JP2021037383A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a new game property which is differentiated from those of other game machines when giving an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided. In a case of a first number of bets, advantageous game control means performs a control related to an advantageous game, but in a case of a second number of bets, does not perform a control related to the advantageous game. However, game number of times update means updates the number of times before reaching an upper limit number of times, regardless of whether the number of bets set in a game during a second game period is either the first number of bets or the second number of bets. Counting means counts a total number, regardless of whether the number of bets set in a game in the advantageous game state is either the first number of bets or the second number of bets.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

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

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

In order to increase the interest of the game, such a game table is given a player's advantageous right (for example, AT right) by lottery, and is in an advantageous state until the number of continuous games of the advantageous right is exhausted. There is a game console that controls (for example, AT state).

However, in the past, the AT right was only granted based on the result of the lottery, and there was a risk that the playability would become tired. That is, in giving an advantageous state, there was room for improvement because it was not differentiated from other game consoles.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game console having a new game property that is differentiated from other game consoles in imparting an advantageous state. And.

In order to achieve the above object, the game console according to the present invention is, as one aspect,
A game table in which a game is played using a game medium and the game medium is given according to the result of the game.
A bet number setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of bets including a first bet number and a second bet number smaller than the first bet number as the bet number of the game medium. When,
Based on the set number of bets, a lottery regarding the internal winning of the winning combination is performed, and the lottery result can be derived.
When a predetermined setting condition is satisfied in the first game period, the second game period in which the maximum number of times is set is started from the next game of the game in which the predetermined setting condition is satisfied. A game period setting means for setting a game period and
A game count updating means for updating the number of games until the maximum number of games is reached, and
Based on the lottery result derived in the second game period set by the game period setting means, as a determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the normal game. ,
When the determination means determines the granting of the advantageous game in the second game period, the advantageous game extends over the remaining game period of the second game period until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A game state setting means that can set an advantageous game state to perform
An advantageous game control means capable of executing control related to the advantageous game in each game in the advantageous game state, and
A counting means for counting the total number of the game media acquired by the player based on the number of the game media used and the number of the game media paid out in the second game period.
With
The predetermined termination condition includes a first termination condition that is established when at least a part of the rights relating to the advantageous game granted to the player is consumed.
A second termination condition that is satisfied based on the total number counted by the counting means, and
Including
The determination means is
When the bet number set in the second game period is the first bet number, a determination as to whether or not to grant the advantageous game is executed.
When the bet number set in the second game period is the second bet number, it is a means for not executing the determination of whether or not to grant the advantageous game.
The game state setting means
If the first end condition is satisfied by the time the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the advantageous game state is set based on the establishment of the first end condition. Finish the setting and
If the second end condition is satisfied by the time the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the advantageous game state is set based on the establishment of the second end condition. Finish the setting and
If neither the first end condition nor the second end condition is satisfied and the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the upper limit is reached. It is a means for ending the setting of the advantageous gaming state based on the above.
The game period setting means
When the setting of the advantageous gaming state is completed, the setting of the second gaming period is terminated regardless of the number of remaining games in the second gaming period, and the setting of the advantageous gaming state is completed. It is a means for setting the first game period so that the first game period starts from the next game.
The advantageous game control means
When the bet number set in the game in the advantageous game state is the first bet number, the control related to the advantageous game is executed.
It is a means for not executing the control regarding the advantageous game when the bet number set in the game in the advantageous game state is the second bet number.
The first termination condition is
It can be satisfied when the control related to the advantageous game is executed.
It is a condition that is not satisfied when the control related to the advantageous game is not executed.
The game number update means is until the maximum number of bets set in the game of the second game period reaches the upper limit regardless of whether the first bet number or the second bet number is reached. Is a means of updating the number of times
The counting means is a means for counting the total number regardless of whether the bet number set in the game in the advantageous gaming state is either the first bet number or the second bet number. It is a feature.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game console having a new game property that is differentiated from other game consoles in imparting an advantageous state.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning line of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view in the state which the front door of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is opened. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which develops and shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a plane. (A) is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations) of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of grants, and the operation. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the RT system of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the correct operation order of the push order combination of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a transition diagram of the game state of the AT system of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is the main control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the production state of. It is a figure which corresponded the display data of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the lighting mode of the payout number display. (A) is a diagram for explaining the number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the effect pattern in the precursor state and the confrontation state. It is a figure which concretely explains an example of the transition of the effect state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processing of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interrupt process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process in step S102 of FIG. 13, and (b) shows in detail the flow of the high navigation state update process in step S201 of FIG. 15 (a). It is a flowchart. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect state control process A in step S106 of FIG. 13, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of each game common process in step S401 of FIG. 16 (a). (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the low navigation state process A in step S404 of FIG. 16 (a), and (b) shows in detail the flow of the high navigation state transition process in step S601 of FIG. 17 (a). It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the high navigation state processing A of step S405 of FIG. 16A in detail. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of LMT-related processing A in step S801 of FIG. 18, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT normal state processing A in step S813 of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation navigation information setting process in step S822 of FIG. 18, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect processing in step S107 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state control process B of step S113 of FIG. 13 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the high navigation state processing B of step S1304 of FIG. 21 in detail. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of LMT-related processing B in step S1401 of FIG. 22, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT normal state processing B in step S1413 of FIG. 22. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the high navigation state end processing of step S114 of FIG. 13 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub-control unit main processing, the 1st sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, and the 1st sub-control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The second sub-control unit main process, the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and the second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the command processing of the first sub-control unit in step S3004 of FIG. 25A. It is a time chart which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the state of the effect when the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention shifts from a high navigation state to a low navigation state during RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of the production image of the AT middle effect, the BB middle effect, and the normal medium effect of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of the BB end effect and AT end effect of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of the AT end effect 2 of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the AT normal state processing B of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT normal state processing B of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention in detail (modification example). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the AT normal state processing B of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention in detail. It is a figure which shows the appearance of the game table which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the transition of the game state and the effect state of the AT system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (modification example).

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the strip-shaped members at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110-112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically with reference to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 1) are the upper design of the left reel and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (shown in the figure). The symbol displayed at position 2 (also referred to as symbol position 2) is the middle symbol on the left reel, and the symbol displayed at the lower row of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 3) is the symbol displayed on the lower left reel. , The symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 4) is the upper design of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 5). The symbol displayed on is the middle reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 6) is the middle reel lower symbol, and the symbol displayed on the right reel 112 is the upper symbol (shown in the figure). The symbol displayed at position 7 (also referred to as symbol position 7) is the upper symbol on the right reel, and the symbol displayed at the middle of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 8) is the middle symbol on the right reel. , The symbols displayed in the lower row of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 9) are referred to as the lower row symbols of the right reel, and each symbol of each reel 110-112 is passed through the symbol display window 113. Reels 110 to 112 each display three in the vertical direction, for a total of nine. 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 symbol display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. Inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (index 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 of this optical sensor is provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light receiving portion and the light receiving portion. Based on the detection result of 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, one winning line 114 of the middle winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 2), the middle reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 5), and the right reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 8) is provided. ing. The winning line 114 is a line set at a stop position of the symbol that can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 113, and is the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described in FIG. 6A described later displayed? It is a line for which it is judged whether or not it is. FIG. 2 shows the middle prize line L1. 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 the winning line is not valid when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and the winning line L1 is valid when three medals are bet. Become. 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 one line. For example, in addition to the middle winning line L1, it is composed of a right-down winning line composed of a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel lower symbol, a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper symbol. A total of three upward-sloping winning lines may be set as valid winning lines 114, or a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as valid winning lines 114.

The winning line indicator lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a valid winning line 114.

The BB medium lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that the bonus game is in progress. In the present embodiment, the light is turned on from the start to the end of the bonus game (while the RT system game state described later is in RT3 (special game state)). The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. The re-game lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be re-played (no need to insert a medal) when the re-game, which is one of the winning roles in the previous game, is won. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for directing.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, a maximum of three bets are inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. 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 medals 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 present embodiment, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of a 7-segment (SEG) display. The payout number display 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device for notifying information regarding the stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

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. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to 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. The reel to be operated may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel to be operated to a second stop may be referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel to be operated to a third stop may be referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110 to 112 are stopped is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The operation order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 for the stop operation is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 for the stop operation is "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push". 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 advantage lamp 190 is a lamp that lights up when the AT-type gaming state, which will be described later, is in a predetermined advantageous state (details will be described later) among the high navigation states. The player can grasp that the advantage lamp 190 is in an advantageous state from the lighting mode.

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settlement of medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and ejecting 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. The medal payout outlet 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

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 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. An effect device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) arranged behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). It has a structure that appears on the person's side).

The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device that notifies information regarding a stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

Even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be configured to be able to display various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a square shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it 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.

<Inside the housing>
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 in a state where the front door 102 is opened. The main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by a top plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a bottom plate 264, and a back plate 242, and opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that houses the main control board is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242, and the main control board storage case 210 Below, three reels 110-112 are arranged. The first sub-control board accommodating the first sub-control board constituting the first sub-control unit is housed in the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110-112. A case 220 is arranged. Further, an external centralized terminal plate 248, which is connected to the main control board and outputs information of the slot machine 100 to an external device, is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket) is arranged on the bottom plate 264, and a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is arranged, and a power supply switch 244 is arranged on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power switch 244 can be operated by opening the front door 102, and is difficult or impossible to operate in the closed state.

The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supply supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and converts each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, etc. It supplies to the control unit and each device. Further, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off is provided. There is.

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

The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and the effect device 160 and the effect control board (illustrated) for controlling the effect device 160 are on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 157. (Omitted), the upper speaker 272 is provided. At the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 157, a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like onto the medal tray 161 are provided. There is. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 180.

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

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a main effect according to a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of an internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. It is equipped with a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. 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, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined, and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor or the like 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 starts when the power is turned on and the random number value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates the numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 based on the clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. A start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a signal (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). To 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, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medal payout from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The state of the index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the 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 value generation circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the random number value generation circuit 316 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 stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in the respective stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect the closing operation of the case. 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 reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time the light-shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through, L Become a level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 that drives the motor, and various lamps 336 (winning line display lamp 120, game medal insertion lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, stored number display 125, game information A drive circuit 328 for driving the display 126, the payout number display 127, the BB medium lamp 123, and the advantageous lamp 190) is provided, respectively.

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 by an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, the game state) of the machine 100 is output. Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 1300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a voltage value of the power supply set to a predetermined value (this implementation). In the embodiment, a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage is less than 9v) 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 can send a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub-control unit>
Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. There is. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, and the like. doing. 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. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various indicators, and the like are stored. It is provided.

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.

A sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 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 first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, and the drive circuit 422 has various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) via an input / output interface. It is connected.

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

Further, a sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first sub control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 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 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

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

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.

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

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

On each reel 110-112, a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the 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.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 6A. It should be noted that the figure is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the combination of symbols 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 role and a general role (replaying combination 1 to replaying combination 7, small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special role is a role of shifting to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. Further, the re-gaming combination 1 to the re-gaming combination 7 are roles that enable re-gaming without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations may be 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 valid line, for example, the special combination and the replay. The winning of the game combination 1 to the re-game combination 7 is included.

The special role 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. The corresponding symbol combination has a special role of "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)".

When the special combination is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally won combination is set to on (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag remains on until the internally won combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internally won combination in the next and subsequent games. That is, even if the special role is not won in the game that is internally won for the special role, the special role will be internally won in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (for example, if the special role is internally won). Is a combination of "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)"), which makes it easy to win a prize. This special role internal winning state (RT2) will be described later.

The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of sheets are paid out, the game shifts to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special gaming state (RT3) and the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

The "re-game combination (re-game combination 1 to re-game combination 7)" is a winning combination (actuating role) that allows a player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. No medals will be paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are "replay-replay-replay (normal replay)" for replay role 1, "bell-replay-replay (promotion replay)" for replay role 2, and "replay-" for replay role 3. "Replay-Bell (falling replay)", replay role 4 is "watermelon-seven 1-replay (directed replay)", replay role 5 is "seven 1-seven 1-replay (fake play)", replay role 6 Is "Replay-Seven 1-Replay (Spill Replay 1)", and Replay 7 is "Replay-Bell-Replay (Spill Replay 2)".

The main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the re-game high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 2. Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 3, the game state is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1). The re-game high probability state (RT4) will be described later.

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

<Reel stop control>
Next, the outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control selects one from a plurality of types of reel stop control data determined in advance based on a predetermined condition (for example, the result of the internal lottery process of the winning combination described later), and the selected reel stop is performed. Perform based on control data.

In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. The pull-in control is to shift the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) range (pull-in range; here, maximum 4 frames) after each stop button 137 to 139 is operated by the player. Refers to control. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data has a permissible control that allows a predetermined combination of winning combinations to be displayed on the winning line, and a prohibition control that does not display any combination of winning combinations on the winning line. It is roughly divided into.

Examples of allowable control are, for example, the case where a certain winning combination is internally won, or the case where a special combination is internally winning (the flag is being carried over), and the timing at which the player operates each stop button 137 to 139. Even if it is bad, the control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are displayed in the same range within the above number of frames. However, since it is only "allowed", the symbol combinations may not be aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

For example, when the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is internally won, the watermelon symbols are arranged in more than 4 frames, so if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon symbols will be on the winning line. Do not stop.

However, depending on the arrangement of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames, 100% may be aligned. For example, since the arrangement interval of the replay symbols corresponding to the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is a maximum of 4 frames, if the replay combination 1 is internally won, 100% of the prizes will be won regardless of the timing.

On the other hand, as an example of prohibition control, for example, when the internal lottery result is lost and the special role is not being internally elected (flag is being carried over), the timing at which the player operates each stop button 137 to 139. Even if it is good, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are not displayed in the same range within the above number of frames.

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

The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a re-game low probability state (RT1), a re-game high probability state (RT4), a special combination internal winning state (RT2), and a special game state (RT4). .. In the present embodiment, the gaming states roughly divided into these four are referred to as RT-type gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls a state related to the so-called AT (assist time) (hereinafter, referred to as an AT system game state), and according to the AT system game state determined by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 is designed to set the gaming state. The game state of the AT system will be described later.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table used for the internal lottery process of the winning combination. The horizontal axis represents each game state (RT-type game state), and the vertical axis shows the lottery value of each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random number obtained at the time of the internal lottery by obtaining numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306. It is obtained by dividing by the numerical data (for example, 65535) in the numerical range. For example, in the re-game low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small winning combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small winning combination 1 is 512/65536 × 100 ≈ 0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each 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 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. The internal winning probability shown in this figure is an example, and is not limited to this probability.

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

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-game low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game is the lowest (disadvantageous to the player) among other game states (for example, a game state excluding the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state. There is also. In the re-game low probability state, the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of "RT1" on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

The winning roles that are internally won in the re-game low probability state are special role, special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2, re-game role 1, re-game role 1 + re-game role 2, small role 1, small. There are a combination 2, a small combination 3a, and a small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, it will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed. In addition, the fact that the symbol combination related to the winning is not stopped on the winning line may be referred to as "loss". In addition, the fact that the winning combination was not won may be expressed as "winning a loss".

Here, "special role + small role 1" means that the special role and the small role 1 are internally elected at the same time. Similarly, "special role + small role 2" means that the special role and the small role 2 have been internally elected at the same time. In these cases, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations is displayed according to the operation of the player. More specifically, in any of the winning lines, unless it is impossible to win any of the internally won combinations, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning line are stopped. Hereinafter, the internal winning of "special role + small role 1" or "special role + small role 2" is referred to as the internal winning of "overlapping special role", and the internal winning of "special role" is inside the "single special role". It may be described as winning.

Further, "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" means that the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combination 2 are internally elected at the same time. In this case, it is determined which combination of symbols is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation order, which is a predetermined operation order, the symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the replay combination 2 is displayed on the winning line (Fig. 7 Remarks). In the column, refer to when the push order is correct), in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replay combination 1 is displayed on the winning line (in the remarks column in Fig. 7, when the push order is incorrect). reference).

A combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as this "replaying combination 1 + replaying combination 2", may be referred to as a "pushing order combination".

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the operation order of the correct answers of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the correct operation order of the push order combination of the present embodiment.

To be precise, "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" is subdivided into "re-game combination 2L", "re-game combination 2C", and "re-game combination 2R". Different correct operation orders are assigned to each of the subdivided "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2". The range of lottery data associated with each of the three subdivided "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" is the same.

For example, when the "re-game combination 2L" of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" is internally won, the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is the correct operation, and other than that. The stop operation is an incorrect answer operation. In addition, when the "re-game combination 2C" of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" is internally won, the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 is the correct operation, and other than that. The stop operation is an incorrect answer operation.

Up to this point, the "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" in FIG. 7 has been described, but the "small combination 3a" is also a "pushing order combination" in which the winning combination differs depending on the operation order of the player.

When the "small winning combination 3a" is internally won, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 3 (bell) is displayed on the winning line according to the operation order of the player (Fig. 7 Remarks). See column). More specifically, when the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation order, which is a predetermined operation order, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the winning line, and 13 medals are displayed. It will be paid out (bell prize). On the other hand, if the stop operation is not performed according to the correct operation order, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is not displayed on the winning line (loss).

On the other hand, when the "small winning combination 3b" is internally won, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the winning line regardless of the operation order, and 13 medals are paid out. (See the remarks column in Fig. 7).

Here, the operation order of the correct answer of "small combination 3a" will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

To be precise, "small role 3a" is divided into six "small role 3LCR", "small role 3LRC", "small role 3CLR", "small role 3CRL", "small role 3RLC", and "small role 3RCL". It is subdivided and set, and different correct operation orders are assigned to each of the subdivided "small winning combination 3a". The range of lottery data associated with each of the six subdivided "small winning combinations 3a" is the same.

For example, when the "small winning combination 3LCR" of the "small winning combination 3a" is internally won, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. The stop operation is a correct operation, and the other stop operations are incorrect operations. If the "small winning combination 3CRL" of the "small winning combination 3a" is internally won, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. The stop operation is the correct operation.
The same applies to the "small winning combination 3a" and "small winning combination 3b" described here in the gaming state described below.

In FIG. 6B, when the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 2 is displayed on the effective line in the re-game low probability state (RT1) (when the re-game combination 2 is won), it will be described later. It has been shown that the player shifts to a high probability state (RT4) of replay. Further, in the figure, it is shown that when the special role is internally elected, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2) described later. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (BB1, BB2) is displayed on the valid line (when the special role is won), it is shown that the state shifts to the special gaming state (RT3) described later. There is.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination 3a as the pushing order combination is a single combination, but it may be a duplicate combination that is won at the same time as another small combination. The points in which the small winning combination 3 is won are the same when the first to third stop operations are performed according to the operation order of the correct answer.

For example, if it is set as "small winning combination 3 + small winning combination A + small winning combination B" and (1) the correct answer stop operation (correct answer operation order) is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 3 is on the effective line. When (2) the incorrect answer stop operation is performed (the first stop operation is the correct answer), the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination A is displayed on the valid line, and (3) the incorrect answer stop operation is performed. If the stop operation is performed within the pull-in range of the symbol of the small winning combination B (the first stop operation is incorrect), the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination B is displayed on the valid line. (4) If the wrong answer is stopped (the first stop operation is incorrect) and the stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of the symbol of the small winning combination B, the spill is on the effective line. It may be displayed.

<Replay high probability state (RT4)>
The re-game high probability state (RT4) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT1). In the re-game high probability state (RT4), the winning combination to be internally won is drawn with reference to the lottery table in the column of "RT4" on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

The winning roles that are internally won in the re-game high probability state (RT4) are special role, special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2, re-game role 1, re-game role 1 + re-game role 3, small role. There are 1, small winning combination 2, small winning combination 3a, and small winning combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, it will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed.

Here, "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" means that the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combination 3 have been internally elected at the same time. In this case, it is determined which combination of symbols is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation order, which is a predetermined operation order, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replay combination 1 is displayed on the winning line (Fig. 7 Remarks). In the column, refer to when the push order is correct), in other cases, the symbol combination (falling replay) corresponding to the replay combination 3 is displayed on the winning line (in the remarks column in Fig. 7, when the push order is incorrect). reference). That is, "replaying combination 1 + replaying combination 3" is also a "pushing order".

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the operation order of the correct answers of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" will be described in detail.

To be precise, "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" is subdivided into "re-game combination 3L", "re-game combination 3C", and "re-game combination 3R" as shown in FIG. It is set so that different correct operation orders are assigned to each of the subdivided "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3". The range of the lottery data associated with each of the three subdivided "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" is the same.

For example, when the "re-game combination 3L" of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" is internally won, the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is the correct operation, and other than that. The stop operation is an incorrect answer operation. In addition, when the "re-game combination 3R" of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" is internally won, the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 is the correct operation, and other than that. The stop operation is an incorrect answer operation.

In the present embodiment, when the push order combination (re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2, re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3, small combination 3a) is internally won, it is unique based on the subdivided internal winning combination. The correct operation order was determined, that is, the correct operation order was determined by one lottery process. However, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the push order combination is not subdivided, after the push order combination is internally won in the internal lottery process of the winning combination, a lottery process for further determining the correct answer operation order is executed to operate the correct answer. The order may be determined.

In FIG. 6 (b), in the re-game high probability state (RT4), when the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 3 is displayed on the effective line (when the re-game combination 3 is won), the above is described. It has been shown that the player shifts to the low probability state (RT1) of the replay. In addition, the figure shows that if the special role is internally won, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2), which will be described later, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed on the effective line. If it is done (when a special role is won), it is shown that the game shifts to the special game state (RT3) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special role internal winning state (RT2) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role is set to on, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, the special role corresponding to this flag is set. It is a gaming state in which the corresponding symbol combination can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of "RT2" on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is internally won in the special role internal winning state includes a replaying combination 1, a small winning combination 1, a small winning combination 2, a small winning combination 3a, and a small winning combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, it will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed.

Further, FIG. 6B shows that in the special role internal winning state (RT2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed, the state shifts to the special game state (RT4) described later. There is.

<Special game state (RT3)>
The special gaming state (RT3) is the most advantageous gaming state among all the gaming states. In the special game state, the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of "RT3" on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combinations that are internally won in the special gaming state are re-gaming combination 4 + re-gaming combination 6 + re-gaming combination 7, re-gaming combination 5 + re-gaming combination 6 + re-gaming combination 7, and small role 3b. In addition, if the winning combination is not won, it will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed.

Here, "re-gaming combination 4 + re-gaming combination 6 + re-gaming combination 7" means that the re-gaming combination 4, the re-gaming combination 6 and the re-gaming combination 7 are internally elected at the same time. In this case, it is determined which combination of symbols is displayed according to the operation content of the player. More specifically, (1) the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. When the symbol corresponding to the replay combination 4 is stopped within the pull-in range in 112, the symbol combination (directing replay) corresponding to the replay combination 4 is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). (2) A reverse push stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110, and the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111 are replayed. When the symbol corresponding to the winning combination 4 is stopped within the retracting range and the symbol corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is stopped outside the retracting range on the left reel 110, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 6 ( If the spill replay 1) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in Fig. 7) and the stop operations other than (3), (1) and (2) are performed, the symbol combination (spill) corresponding to the replay combination 7 is performed. Replay 2) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in Fig. 7).

Further, "re-gaming combination 5 + re-gaming combination 6 + re-gaming combination 7" means that the re-gaming combination 5, the re-gaming combination 6 and the re-gaming combination 7 are internally elected at the same time. In this case, it is determined which combination of symbols is displayed according to the operation content of the player. More specifically, (1) the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. When the symbol corresponding to the replay combination 5 is stopped within the pull-in range in 112, the symbol combination (fake play) corresponding to the replay combination 5 is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). (2) A reverse push stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110, and the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111 are replayed. When the symbol corresponding to the combination 5 is stopped within the retracted range and the symbol corresponding to the replay combination 5 is stopped outside the retracted range on the left reel 110, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 6 ( If the spill replay 1) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in Fig. 7) and the stop operations other than (3), (1) and (2) are performed, the symbol combination (spill) corresponding to the replay combination 7 is performed. Replay 2) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in Fig. 7).

Here, in the above (3), when the stop operation other than (1) and (2) is performed, for example, when the forward push stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is performed, the first stop is performed. This is the case where the reverse push stop operation is performed with the reel as the right reel 112, but the stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of the symbol corresponding to the replay combination 4 or 5.

Below, the stop operation that internally wins "re-game role 4 + re-game role 6 + re-game role 7" and wins the re-game role 4 (directed replay), and "re-game role 5 + re-game role 6 + re-game role 7" There is a case where the stop operation of winning the re-game combination 5 internally is called the correct stop operation.

In the present embodiment, when the player internally wins the "re-game combination 4 + re-game combination 6 + re-game combination 7" in RT3 and wins the re-game combination 4 (directed replay) (in this case, the symbol positions 1, 5 and A predetermined privilege is given to 9), and a predetermined effect indicating that the predetermined privilege has been granted is executed. Therefore, when the RT3 internally wins "re-game combination 4 + re-game combination 6 + re-game combination 7" or "re-game combination 5 + re-game combination 6 + re-game combination 7", the first stop reel is set to the right reel 112, A reverse push stop operation in which the second stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and a chance effect for urging the aim of the Seven 1 symbol may be executed.

For example, 100% if the player is internally elected as "re-game combination 4 + re-game combination 6 + re-game combination 7", and 40% if the internal winning is "re-game combination 5 + re-game combination 6 + re-game combination 7". If the chance effect is executed at a rate and the correct answer is stopped, there is a 1/3 chance that the replay combination 5 (effect replay) will win a prize.

FIG. 6B shows that in the special gaming state (RT3), when a predetermined number of sheets are paid out, the game shifts to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). Specifically, when the game shifts to the special game state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role, the re-game low probability state (RT1) is obtained when more than 312 medals are paid out. Move to.

In the present embodiment, the special game state 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 a predetermined number of times (for example, a predetermined number of times). It may be terminated when a prize is won (for example, 8 times) or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) of games are played.

<Transition of AT-based game state>
Next, the game state of the AT system will be described with reference to FIG. 9A. FIG. 9A is a transition diagram of the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the AT-type gaming state is roughly classified into a low navigation state and a high navigation state. The low navigation state means a state in which the probability of granting the AT right is low, and the high navigation state means a state in which the probability of granting the AT right is higher than in the low navigation state. The low navigation state may be a state in which the AT right is not granted. In the high navigation state, there are AT mode and chance mode. In this embodiment, the operation navigation can be executed in the AT mode. The operation navigation is an effect of notifying the correct operation order when the push order combination (re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2, re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3, small combination 3a) is internally won. That is, the operation navigation refers to an effect of notifying the content of the stop operation for acquiring a medal, the content of the stop operation for shifting to an advantageous gaming state, or maintaining an advantageous gaming state.

In addition, when an internal winning combination (for example, replay combination 1, small combination 3b, etc.) is won in any push order, the operation order may be notified as an effect. In this case, unlike the above-mentioned operation navigation, the operation order may be notified. In order to notify the pseudo operation order for the effect, the effect of notifying the pseudo operation order may be performed in a mode other than the AT mode.

Here, the operation navigation will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 10. In the present embodiment, the operation navigation is executed by using the payout number display device 127 and the effect image display device 157. FIG. 8 shows display data showing the correct operation order of the push order combination of the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a diagram in which the display data and the lighting mode of the payout number display 127 are associated with each other.

For example, the display data 01 is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is set to the left reel 110, the display data 02 is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is set to the middle reel 111, and the display data 03 is data suggesting a stop operation. , This is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112.

Therefore, in the AT mode, when the re-game combination 2L of "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2" is internally won, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is the correct answer, so the first stop operation is on the left. The display data 01 suggesting that the data 01 is displayed is selected, the payout number display 127 displays the lighting mode corresponding to the display data 01 (see FIG. 10), and the effect image display device 157 displays the first An image (eg, the letters "1-−") suggesting that the stop reel is the left reel 110 is displayed (not shown).

Further, the display data 04 is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112, and the display data 05 is the first stop reel. The left reel 110, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, the third stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the display data 06 indicates that the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111. The data suggesting a stop operation in which the left reel 110 and the third stop reel are the right reel 112 and the display data 07 are such that the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left. The data suggesting a stop operation with the reel 110 and the display data 08 are data suggesting a stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the left reel 110, and the third stop reel as the middle reel 112. The display data 09 is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110.

Therefore, when the small winning combination 3CLR of "small winning combination 3a" is internally won in the AT mode, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. Since the stop operation is the correct answer, display data 06 suggesting that the first stop operation is medium, the second stop operation is on the left, and the third stop operation is on the right is selected, and the display data 06 is displayed on the payout number display 127. (See FIG. 10), the effect image display device 157 displays the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, the second stop reel as the left reel 110, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112. An image (eg, the letters "213") suggesting that is displayed (not shown).

The high navigation state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low navigation state. Here, the advantage is specifically the total number of game media paid out by the game console with respect to the total number of game media used by the player as the number of bets when playing the game for a predetermined period. It refers to the advantage in the ratio, the so-called payout rate (ball payout rate).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal mode (low navigation state), the mode shifts to the high navigation state chance mode. Then, in the chance mode in the high navigation state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the AT right is granted, the mode shifts to the AT mode in the high navigation state. In the present embodiment, when the transition to the AT mode is determined, a predetermined number of games in the AT mode (hereinafter referred to as the number of AT games) (for example, 50 games in one set) is given. In this embodiment, the operation navigation is executed in the AT mode. In addition, when the individual special role is internally elected in the normal mode (low navigation state), the AT right is directly granted, so that the transition to the AT mode is decided separately from the above-mentioned route. If the duplicate special combination is internally elected in the normal mode (low navigation state), the mode shifts to the chance mode and then shifts to the AT mode according to the grant of the AT right based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions described above.

In the high navigation state, (1) the number of games in the high navigation state (hereinafter referred to as the number of games in the high navigation state; 1000 games in this embodiment) is completely exhausted, or the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state is a predetermined number. (In this embodiment, 2000 cards) or more (hereinafter referred to as the case where the high navigation state end condition is satisfied), or (2) the granted AT right and the number of AT games are all exhausted (hereinafter referred to as the case). , When the AT mode end condition is satisfied), and the mode shifts to the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the high navigation state end condition is not satisfied, when the AT mode end condition is satisfied, not only the AT mode is terminated but also the high navigation state is terminated. ..

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an effect state in each game state of the AT system. As shown in FIG. 9B, the AT-type game game state is further subdivided and managed, and this is called an effect state.

Specifically, the effect state of the normal mode includes a normal state A and a normal BB state. The normal state A is an effect state when the RT system game state is in RT1, RT2 or RT4, and the normal BB state is an effect state when the RT system game state is in RT3. If the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal state A, the process shifts to the normal state B described later, and if the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal BB state, the system shifts to the non-AT BB state. To do.

The effect state of the chance mode includes a normal state B, a precursor state, a confrontation state, a chance zone state (hereinafter, abbreviated as CZ state), and a non-AT BB state.

In the normal state B, the precursor / confrontation transition lottery is executed based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery. Specifically, the omen / confrontation transition lottery includes the presence / absence of a precursor state, the presence / absence of a confrontation state, the number of games in a precursor state (hereinafter referred to as the number of precursor games), and the number of games in a confrontation state (hereinafter referred to as a confrontation game). If there is a confrontation state (called number), the confrontation result (win / lose) will be decided by lottery. For example, when there is a precursor state and there is no confrontation state, the number of precursor games is set. In addition, when there is a precursor state and there is a confrontation state, the number of precursor games, the number of confrontation games, and the confrontation result are determined. After the next game, the game state progresses according to this scenario. Then, when all the games set in the precursor state and the confrontation state are exhausted (excluding the winning result in the confrontation state), the game shifts to the normal state B.

In the present embodiment, when the main character wins in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state, the AT right is granted, and the state shifts to the AT preparation state or the AT normal state in the AT mode. On the other hand, if the main character loses in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state, the process shifts to the normal state B. In addition, even if the confrontation result (losing) is decided in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, the confrontation result (win) will be based on the result of the internal lottery of the winning combination in the confrontation state, and the AT right will be finally granted. There is also.

FIG. 11A shows the number of games set in the precursory state and the confrontation state of the present embodiment. Note that the 0 game in the confrontation state indicates that there is no confrontation state. The number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as a predetermined command. Upon receiving this predetermined command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a lottery according to the number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state, and selects an effect pattern. FIG. 11B is an example of an effect pattern included in the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the precursor state is 3 games and the confrontation state is 2 games, either pattern 02 or pattern 03 is selected, and the effect of the selected effect pattern is executed.

FIG. 12 (a) shows the transition of the production state when "there is a precursor state and there is no confrontation state" is determined in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, and FIG. 12 (b) shows the transition of the production state in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery. It shows the transition of the production state when "there is a precursor state, there is a confrontation state, and the confrontation result (losing)" is determined. Note that FIG. 12B shows a case where the AT right is not granted even in the confrontation state. FIG. 12 (c) shows the case where "precursor state, confrontation state, confrontation result (win)" is determined in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, or "precursor state, confrontation state" in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery. It shows the transition of the production state when the "confrontation result (losing)" is determined but the AT right is granted in the confrontation state.

Returning to FIG. 9B, the non-AT BB state is a production state when a special role is won and the RT system game state is in RT3. In the non-AT BB state, a lottery for granting AT rights is performed.

In the CZ state, (1) when 600 games (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of ceiling games) are exhausted in the high navigation state, (2) RT3 ends in the non-AT BB state, and the AT right in the non-AT BB state. It is a production state that is started when is not given. In the CZ state, the precursor / confrontation transition lottery is executed based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery. Specifically, in the CZ state precursor / confrontation transition lottery, there is no setting of the precursor state, and the presence / absence of the confrontation state, the number of confrontation games, and the confrontation result (win / lose) are determined by lottery. Then, after the next game, the confrontation state is entered according to this scenario. In addition, in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery in the CZ state, (1) when the number of games in the high navigation state is less than the number of ceiling games, it is easier to win with a confrontation than in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery in the normal state B. 2) When the number of games in the high navigation state is more than the number of ceiling games and 699 games or less, the confrontation result (win) is likely to be won, and (3) when the number of games in the high navigation state reaches 700 games. The result of the confrontation (winning) is 100%. The CZ state started after ending the non-AT BB state shifts to the normal state B when 50 games are digested.

12 (d) to 12 (g) show a case where a special combination is won in the normal state B and the state shifts to the BB state during non-AT. In addition, in FIGS. 12 (d) to 12 (f), when the duplicate special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2) is internally elected, FIG. 12 (g) shows the single special role (special role). ) Is an internal win.

In FIG. 12 (d), since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the game shifts to the CZ state after the end of the non-AT BB state, and 50 games are digested in the CZ state to the normal state B. It shows the case of migration.

In FIG. 12 (e), since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the state changed to the CZ state after the end of the non-AT BB state, and the CZ state changed to the confrontation state, but the confrontation result (losing). ), Therefore, the case where the confrontation state is changed to the normal state B after the end is shown.

On the other hand, in FIG. 12 (f), since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the state changed to the CZ state after the end of the non-AT BB state, and the CZ state changed to the confrontation state. It shows the case where the state shifts to the AT preparation state after the end of the confrontation state for (winning).

FIG. 12 (g) shows a case where the AT right is granted based on the internal winning of the single special role, and therefore the state shifts to the AT preparation state after the end of the BB state during non-AT.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the AT mode includes an AT ready state, an AT normal state, an AT high accuracy state, an AT during BB state, an AT latent state, and a limit state.

The AT preparation state and the AT normal state are production states that shift when the AT right is granted in the chance mode. When the RT system game state is RT1, the state shifts to the AT preparation state, and when the RT system game state is RT4, the state shifts to the AT normal state. In most cases, the AT right is granted in the confrontation state or the non-AT BB state, the state shifts to the AT preparation state, and in the AT preparation state, the player wins the replay 4 (promotion replay) and shifts to the AT normal state.

In the AT normal state and the AT high probability state, the AT addition lottery for determining whether or not to grant the right to add the AT is executed. If the AT additional lottery is won, the number of additional AT games and the number of additional sets (50 games per set) are given. The AT high accuracy state is a production state in which it is easier to win the AT additional lottery than the AT normal state. In the present embodiment, when the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is won in the AT normal state, the AT high-accuracy state is entered.

Further, when all the number of AT games in the set are exhausted in the AT normal state but there is a remaining AT right (remaining AT set), the AT latent state transition lottery is executed. If the AT latent state transition lottery is won, the AT latent state is entered, and if the AT latent state is not won, the AT normal state is continued. The AT latent state ends after the number of games determined in the AT latent state transition lottery is exhausted, and the AT latent state shifts to the original AT normal state.

The BB state during AT is an effect state that starts when a special role is won in the AT mode and the game state of the RT system shifts to RT3, and ends when RT3 ends. In the BB state during AT, the AT addition lottery is executed.

The limit state is an effect state in the high navigation state when the remaining 20 games or less in the high navigation state or the number of acquired cards in the high navigation state reaches 980 or more. In the present embodiment, when the limit state is reached, an ending effect suggesting the end of the high navigation state is executed.

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control unit main 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 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. 13 according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the operation is permitted to the WDT 314, and the initial setting is performed. Set the value, etc.

In step S102, the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process (details will be described later) is executed. Here, 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 player wins the re-game combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, a winning line determination process is performed in which the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined.

In step S104, the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 316 are acquired, and the winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery is performed using this and the acquired random number value, and the result of this internal lottery is shown. Preparations are made for transmitting the internal lottery command to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the winning combination flag is turned on.

In step S105, the reel stop data selection process for selecting the reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Further, in step S105, preparations are made for transmitting a reel stop data command including information regarding the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S106, the effect control process A (detailed later) relating to the control of the game state of the AT system is executed based on the start lever operation.

In step S107, the effect processing (details will be described later) is executed.

In step S108, the reel rotation start process is executed to start the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112.

In step S109, the reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is displayed in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Refer to it and stop any of the reels 110 to 112 according to the number of lead-in frames set in the stop table. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In this step S109, for each stop operation, the stop button reception command for the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command and the second stop operation). The stop button reception 2 command is sent to the first sub-control unit 400, and the stop button reception 3 command is sent to the first sub-control unit 400 for the third stop operation. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, reel stop 1 command for the 1st stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the 2nd stop operation, reel stop for the 3rd stop operation 3 Command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, a winning determination process for determining a winning is performed. In this winning combination processing, when a pattern combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the small role 3 (bell). Further, in this step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

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

In step S112, the game state control process is performed. In the game state control process, processing related to the transition of each game state of the RT system is performed, and the game state is shifted when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command including information indicating the game state of the current RT system.

In step S113, the effect control process B (detailed later) relating to the control of the game state of the AT system is executed.

In step S114, the high navigation state end process (detailed later) regarding the end of the high navigation state is executed.

This completes one game. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S2006 of FIG. 14) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

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

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once every 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 S2001, 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 S2002, the WDT314 is periodically (this) so that the count value of the WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect an abnormality in the process). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

In step S2003, the input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each of the various sensors 318. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S2004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

In step S2005, the timer update process is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated in each time unit.

In step S2006, the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. 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. It becomes possible to determine the effect control content based on the information of the command data.

In step S2007, 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 S2008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S2003, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored, and if an error is detected, the presence or absence of an error is monitored. (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 S2009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S2011, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S2010.

In step S2010, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end processing, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S2001 is set in each of the original registers. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S2011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Bet number setting / start operation reception process>
Next, the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (a). FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process in step S102 of FIG.

In step S201, the high navigation state update process (details will be described later) relating to the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state and the update of the high navigation state is executed in the state where the medal can be inserted before the start lever operation.

In step S202, other bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. That is, the number of bets is set, and it is determined whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated.

<High navigation status update process>
Next, the high navigation state update process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (b). FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state update process in step S201 of FIG. 15A.

In step S301, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state counter> 0. The high navigation state counter is a counter that counts the number of games in the high navigation state, and an initial value of 1000 is set in the game in which the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state is determined. After that, the value of the high navigation state counter is subtracted according to the progress of the game in the high navigation state, and when the value of the high navigation state counter becomes 0, the high navigation state ends and the game shifts to the low navigation state. If the high navigation status counter> 0, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the high navigation status update process ends.

In step S302, the value of the high navigation state counter is subtracted by 1.

In step S303, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is off. The high navigation state flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game state of the AT system is the high navigation state. When it is on, it indicates a high navigation state, and when it is off, it indicates a low navigation state. If the high navigation state flag is off, the process proceeds to step S304, and if not, the high navigation state update process ends.

In step S304, the high navigation state flag is turned on. In the present embodiment, 1000 is set in the high navigation state counter in the game in which the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state is determined (see step S703 in FIG. 17B described later), and the start lever operation of the next game is performed. Sometimes it shifts to a high navigation state.

<Production state control process A>
Next, the effect state control process A will be described with reference to FIG. 16A. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect state control process A in step S106 of FIG.

In step S401, common processing for each game (details will be described later) is executed.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the processing prohibition flag is off. Whether the processing prohibition flag executes (1) a high navigation state transition lottery in a low navigation state, (2) an AT first hit lottery in which an AT right is granted in a high navigation state, or an AT addition lottery in which an AT right is added. It is a flag indicating whether or not, and when the processing prohibition flag is off, it indicates that the game can execute the above (1) or (2), and when the processing prohibition flag is on, it indicates that the game is capable of executing the above (1) or (2). Indicates that the game cannot be executed by either of the above (1) and (2). In the present embodiment, when the high navigation state ends in (A) RT2 (special role internal winning state), the AT system game state is in the low navigation state after the high navigation state ends, and the RT system game state is changed. When the high navigation state ends in (B) RT3 (special game state) when in RT2 (special role internal winning state) or RT3 (special game state), the AT system game state is low after the high navigation state ends. When the navigation state is in the navigation state and the RT system game state is in RT3 (special game state), the processing prohibition flag is turned on. That is, in the case of (A) or (B), the high navigation state transition lottery, the AT first hit lottery, and the AT addition lottery (hereinafter referred to as the high navigation state related lottery) are not executed. If the processing prohibition flag is off, the process proceeds to step S403. If not, that is, if the processing prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step S406.

In step S403, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is off. If the high navigation state flag is off, the process proceeds to step S404, and if the high navigation state flag is not off, that is, it is on, the process proceeds to step S405.

In step S404, since the navigation state is low, the low navigation state process A (details will be described later) is executed.

In step S405, since the vehicle is in the high navigation state, the high navigation state processing A (details will be described later) is executed.

In step S406, the other effect state control process A is executed.

In addition, unlike this embodiment, when the number of bets other than 3 is allowed, the processing prohibition flag is turned on in the game of the number of bets other than 3, so that the lottery related to the high navigation state is not executed. You may.

<Common processing for each game>
Next, the common processing for each game will be described with reference to FIG. 16B. FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the common processing for each game in step S401 of FIG. 16A.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the high navigation state-related processing is satisfied. Here, the high-navigation state-related processing specifically means a high-navigation state-related lottery. If the condition for executing the high navigation state-related process is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S503.

In step S502, the processing prohibition flag is turned off.

In step S503, the processing prohibition flag is turned on.

In step S504, other common processing for each game is executed.

<Low navigation state processing A>
Next, the low navigation state processing A will be described with reference to FIG. 17A. FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the low navigation state processing A in step S404 of FIG. 16A.

In step S601, a high navigation state transition process (detailed later) for determining whether or not to shift to the high navigation state is executed.

In step S602, other low navigation state processing A is executed.

<High navigation state transition processing>
Next, the high navigation state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (b). FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state transition process in step S601 of FIG. 17A.

In step S701, the high navigation state transition lottery is executed. The high-navigation state transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high-navigation state in the low-navigation state. If you win internally, you will win. That is, if a role other than a loss is internally won, the system shifts to a high navigation state.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the player has won the high navigation state transition lottery. If the winner is in the high navigation state transition lottery, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the high navigation state transition process is terminated.

In step S703, the initial value 1000 is set in the high navigation state counter.

In step S704, other high navigation state transition processing is executed.

<High navigation state processing A>
Next, the high navigation state processing A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state processing A in step S405 of FIG. 16A.

In step S801, LMT-related processing (detailed later) related to the setting of the limit state is executed.

In step S802, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the normal state B. If the effect state is the normal state B, the process proceeds to step S803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S803, the normal state B process A is executed. In the normal state B process A, the precursor / confrontation transition lottery is performed based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery, and the production state and the number of games after the next game are determined according to the result of the precursor / confrontation transition lottery. Specifically, the presence / absence of the precursor state and the confrontation state, the number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state, and the result of the confrontation state are determined.

In step S804, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a precursor state. If the effect state is a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S805, and if not, the process proceeds to step S806.

In step S805, the precursor state process A is executed.

In step S806, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a confrontation state. If the effect state is the confrontation state, the process proceeds to step S807, and if not, the process proceeds to step S808.

In step S807, the confrontation state process A is executed. In the confrontation state processing A, the confrontation result is set according to the result of the precursor / confrontation transition lottery. However, even if the confrontation result is lost in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, the confrontation may win based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery in the confrontation state.

In step S808, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the CZ state. If the effect state is the CZ state, the process proceeds to step S809, and if not, the process proceeds to step S810.

In step S809, CZ state processing A is executed. In the CZ state processing A, the precursor / confrontation transition lottery is executed. In the precursor / confrontation transition lottery in the CZ state, the precursor state is not set. That is, the number of games in the confrontation state and the confrontation result are determined. In the sign / confrontation transition lottery in the CZ state, when the number of games in the high navigation state is less than the number of ceiling games, there is a higher probability that no sign / confrontation transition state is determined than in the sign / confrontation transition lottery in the normal state B, and the high navigation state. If the number of games is more than the number of ceiling games and less than 700 games, it is easy to win the confrontation result with a very high probability, and if the number of games in the high navigation state reaches 700 games, the confrontation result is 100% probability. Will win.

In step S810, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT preparation state. If the effect state is the AT ready state, the process proceeds to step S811, otherwise the process proceeds to step S812.

In step S811, AT preparation state processing A is executed.

In step S812, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT normal state. If the effect state is the AT normal state, the process proceeds to step S813, and if not, the process proceeds to step S814.

In step S813, AT normal state processing A (detailed later) is executed.

In step S814, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT high accuracy state. If the effect state is the AT high accuracy state, the process proceeds to step S815, and if not, the process proceeds to step S816.

In step S815, AT high accuracy state processing A is executed.

In step S816, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT latent state. If the effect state is the AT latent state, the process proceeds to step S817, and if not, the process proceeds to step S818.

In step S817, the AT latent state process A is executed.

In step S818, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the non-AT BB state. If the effect state is the non-AT BB state, the process proceeds to step S819, and if not, the process proceeds to step S820.

In step S819, the non-ATBB state process A is executed. In the non-AT BB state processing A, the AT first hit lottery is executed. If you win the first AT lottery, you will be granted the AT right.

In step S820, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the BB state during AT. If the effect state is the BB state during AT, the process proceeds to step S821, and if not, the process proceeds to step S822.

In step S821, BB state processing A during AT is executed. In the BB state processing A during AT, the AT addition lottery is executed. If you win the AT addition, the AT right will be added.

In step S822, the operation navigation information setting process (details will be described later) related to the operation navigation setting is executed.

<LMT related processing A>
Next, the LMT-related process A will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (a). FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the LMT-related process A in step S801 of FIG.

In step S901, it is determined whether or not the effect state is not the limit state. If the effect state is not the limit state, the process proceeds to step S902, and if the effect state is the limit state, the process proceeds to step S906.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state counter is 19 or less. This is for determining whether or not the high navigation state has reached the last 20 games, and in the case of the present embodiment, the remaining game value for shifting to the limit state is 19. If the high navigation state counter is 19 or less, the high navigation state has reached the last 20 games, so the process proceeds to step S904. If not, the process proceeds to step S903.

In step S903, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is 1800 or more. The MY counter is a counter that counts the number of medals won in the high navigation state. The method of updating the MY counter will be described in detail in the MY counter update process (step S1302 in FIG. 21) described later. In the case of this embodiment, the number of medals acquired for shifting to the limit state is 1800. When the value of the MY counter is 1800 or more, the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state is 1800 or more, so the process proceeds to step S904, and if not, the LMT-related process A is terminated.

In step S904, an initial value is set in the LMT counter. The LMT counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games in the limit state, and the initial value is 19. That is, regardless of whether the value of the high navigation state counter is 19 or less or the value of the difference number counter is 1800 or more, the number of remaining games in the limit state is 20 games.

In step S905, the effect state is set to the limit state.

On the other hand, in step S906, since the effect state is in the limit state, the value of the LMT counter is subtracted by 1.

<AT normal state processing A>
Next, AT normal state processing A will be described with reference to FIG. 19B. FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state process A in step S813 of FIG.

In step S1001, the value of the AT counter is subtracted by 1. The AT counter is a counter that counts the number of AT games, and an initial value (for example, 50 or the like) is set in the game that has shifted to the AT mode. After that, the value of the AT counter is subtracted according to the progress of the game in the AT mode, and when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the number of remaining AT sets is 0, the AT mode ends and the state shifts to the low navigation state.

In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is equal to or greater than the number of AT remaining games. In the present embodiment, if the value of the high navigation state counter is not equal to or greater than the number of remaining AT games, the AT high-accuracy state transition-related process for shifting from the AT normal state to the AT high-accuracy state is not executed. This is because even if the AT high probability state is entered and the probability that the AT right is added increases, the granted AT right cannot be exhausted if the value of the high navigation state counter is less than the number of remaining AT games. .. If the value of the high navigation state counter is equal to or greater than the number of AT remaining games, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1004.

In step S1003, the AT high-accuracy state transition-related process is executed. In the AT high-accuracy state transition-related process, the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is executed, and when the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is won, a flag or counter related to the AT high-accuracy state is set in order to shift to the AT high-accuracy state. set.

In step S1004, other AT state processing A is executed. For example, the effect setting is performed according to the result of the AT addition lottery process and the internal lottery process of the winning combination in the game.

<Operation navigation information setting process>
Next, the operation navigation information setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 20A. FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation navigation information setting process in step S822 of FIG.

In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the operation navigable state. Specifically, the operation navigable state indicates the AT mode. If the effect state is the operation navigation enable state, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if not, the operation navigation information setting process ends.

In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been internally won in the push order combination in the winning combination internal lottery process. Specifically, the push order combination means the internal winning of "small combination 3a", "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 2", and "re-game combination 1 + re-game combination 3" in the condition device. If the push order is internally won, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if not, the operation navigation information setting process is terminated.

In step S1103, the correct pressing order is set in the information (operation navigation information) related to the notification content of the operation navigation. As a result, the operation navigation using the payout number display 127 is executed (see FIG. 10).

In step S1104, other operation navigation information setting processing is executed. For example, a preparation is made for transmitting an operation navigation command including operation navigation information indicating the order of pressing the correct answer to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the operation navigation using the effect image display device 157 is executed.

<Processing for production>
Next, the effect processing will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (b). FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect processing in step S107 of FIG.

In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is 19. This is to determine whether or not the high navigation state has reached the last 20 games. If the value of the high navigation state counter is 19, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1203.

In step S1202, freeze information is set. In the present embodiment, since the freeze effect is executed when the high navigation state reaches the last 20 games, the freeze information related to the freeze effect is set. In addition, a freeze effect command including this freeze information is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, first, the freeze effect using the effect image display device 157 is executed, and then the ending effect using the effect image display device 157 is executed.

In step S1203, other effect processing is executed.

<Production state control process B>
Next, the effect state control process B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect state control process B in step S113 of FIG.

In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. If the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1311.

In step S1302, since the navigation state is high, the MY counter update process for updating the value of the MY counter is executed. Specifically, in the MY counter update process, in the medal granting process of the game, (1) when the number of payouts> the number of inserted sheets, the added value = the number of paid out minus the number of inserted sheets, and the added value is added to the value of the MY counter. On the other hand, when (2) the number of payouts ≤ the number of inserts, the subtraction value = the number of inserts − the number of payouts, and the subtraction value is subtracted from the value of the MY counter. As a result of the update, if the value of the MY counter is <0, the value of the MY counter is set to 0. That is, the value of the MY counter does not become negative.

In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the processing prohibition flag is off. If the processing prohibition flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1304, and if not, the effect state control process B ends.

In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. When the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1304, and when the high navigation state flag is not on, that is, when the high navigation state flag is off, the effect state control process B is terminated.

In step S1304, since the user is in the high navigation state, the high navigation state process B (detailed later) is executed.

<High navigation state processing B>
Next, the low navigation state processing B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state processing B in step S1304 of FIG. In step S1403, S1405, S1407, S1409, S1411, S1413, S1415, S1417, S1419, and S1421, the effect state is updated for the next game, and the effect state is updated (next). Prepare to transmit a command related to the production state of the game, the number of games, etc.) to the first sub-control unit 400. ..

In step S1401, the LMT-related process B (detailed later) related to the limit state is executed.

In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the normal state B. If the effect state is the normal state B, the process proceeds to step S1403. If not, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1403, the normal state B process B is executed. In the normal state B process B, for example, in the case of "precursor, no confrontation" or "precursor, confrontation" in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, the effect state of the next game is set to "precursor state". In addition, in the case of "no omen, with confrontation" in the omen / confrontation transition lottery, the production state of the next game is set to "confrontation state". When the value of the high navigation state counter reaches 600, the effect state of the next game is set to the "CZ state".

In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a precursor state. If the effect state is a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S1405, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1406.

In step S1405, the precursor state process B is executed. In the precursor state processing B, it is determined whether or not the set number of precursor games has been exhausted, and when the number of precursor games has been exhausted, the effect state of the next game is set. For example, in the case of "precursor / confrontation" in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery, the production state of the next game is set to "confrontation state", and in the case of "precursor / confrontation transition" in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery. Sets the production state of the next game to "normal state B".

In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a confrontation state. If the effect state is the confrontation state, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1408.

In step S1407, the confrontation state process B is executed. In the confrontation state processing B, it is determined whether or not the set number of confrontation games has been exhausted, and when the number of confrontation games has been exhausted, the next production state is set based on the confrontation result. For example, in the case of a confrontation result (win), the next effect state is set to the AT preparation state, and in the case of a confrontation result (loss), the next effect state is set to the normal state B.

In step S1408, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the CZ state. If the effect state is the CZ state, the process proceeds to step S1409, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1410.

In step S1409, CZ state processing B is executed. In the CZ state processing B, in the case of the CZ state shifted after the end of RT3, it is determined whether or not 50 games have been digested in the CZ state, and when 50 games have been digested, the effect state of the next game is changed to the normal state B. Set. When the number of high-navigation state games is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the CZ state is continued until the confrontation result is won in the precursor / confrontation transition lottery.

In step S1410, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT preparation state. If the effect state is the AT ready state, the process proceeds to step S1411, otherwise the process proceeds to step S1412.

In step S1411, the AT preparation state process B is executed. In the AT preparation state processing B, when the game state of the RT system shifts to RT4, the effect state of the next game is set to the AT normal state.

In step S1412, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT normal state. If the effect state is the AT normal state, the process proceeds to step S1413, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1414.

In step S1413, AT normal state processing B (detailed later) is executed.

In step S1414, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT high accuracy state. If the effect state is the AT high accuracy state, the process proceeds to step S1415, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1416.

In step S1415, AT high accuracy state processing B is executed.

In step S1416, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT latent state. If the effect state is the AT latent state, the process proceeds to step S1417, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1418.

In step S1417, the AT latent state process B is executed. In the AT latent state processing B, it is determined whether or not the number of games set in the AT latent state has been exhausted, and when the number of games set in the AT latent state has been exhausted, the production state of the next game is set to AT normal. Set to state.

In step S1418, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the non-AT BB state. If the effect state is the non-AT BB state, the process proceeds to step S1419, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1420.

In step S1420, the non-AT BB state process B is executed. In the non-AT BB state processing B, (1) the internally elected special role is a duplicate special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2), and the AT right is not granted in RT3. In that case, in the end game of RT3, the production state of the next game is set to the CZ state, and (2) the special role won internally is a duplicate special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2). In this case, if the AT right is granted in RT3, the production state of the next game is set to the AT preparation state in the end game of RT3, and (3) the special role elected internally is a single special role (special). In the case of (role), the AT right is granted in the end game of RT3, and the production state of the next game is set to the AT preparation state.

In step S1420, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the BB state during AT. If the effect state is the BB state during AT, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if not, the high navigation state process B ends.

In step S1421, the BB state process B during AT is executed.

<LMT related processing B>
FIG. 23A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the LMT-related process B in step S1401 of FIG. 22.

In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the effect state is in the limit state. If the effect state is in the limit state, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the LMT-related process B is terminated.

In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the value of the LMT counter is 0. If the LMT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1503, and if not, the LMT-related process B is terminated.

In step S1503, the high navigation state end wait flag is turned on. The high navigation state end standby flag is a flag for determining whether or not the high navigation state is in the end time, and when it is on, it means that the high navigation state ends in the game.

<AT normal state processing B>
Next, the AT normal state process B will be described with reference to FIG. 23 (b). FIG. 23B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state processing B in step S1413 of FIG. 22.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT counter is 0. If the value of the AT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT right counter is 0. The AT right counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining AT rights, and the number of remaining AT rights is specifically the number of remaining AT sets. If the value of the AT right counter is 0, that is, the number of remaining AT sets is 0, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1607, since the values of the AT counter and the AT right counter are both 0, 0 is set to the value of the high navigation state counter in order to end the AT mode and the high navigation state. That is, when the value of the AT counter is 0, 0 is forcibly set to the value of the high navigation state counter even if the value of the high navigation state counter remains.

On the other hand, in step S1608, other AT state processing B is performed. For example, in the AT state processing A, when the transition to the AT high accuracy state is determined, the effect state is set to the AT high accuracy state. If the value of the AT counter is 0 (step S1601: YES) and the value of the remaining AT right counter is not 0 (step S1602: NO), the AT latent state transition lottery is executed. If the AT latent state transition lottery is won, the effect state is set to the AT latent state, and if not, the value of the AT right counter is subtracted by 1 to continue the AT normal mode of 50 games per set. ..

<High navigation state end processing>
Next, the high navigation state end processing will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state end processing in step S114 of FIG.

In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. If the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1702, and if not, the high navigation state end process is terminated.

In step S1702, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state end wait flag is on. If the high navigation state end wait flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1703, otherwise the process proceeds to step S1704.

In step S1703, the high navigation state end wait flag is turned off. After the process of step S1703, the process proceeds to step S1706.

In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is 0. If the value of the high navigation state counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1706, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1705.

In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is 2000 or more. If the value of the MY counter is 2000 or more, the process proceeds to step S1706, and if not, the high navigation state end process is terminated.

In step S1706, the high navigation state flag is turned off.

In step S1707, the value of the high navigation state counter is cleared.

In step S1708, the value of the MY counter is cleared.

In step S1709, the AT-related information is cleared. Specifically, the values of the AT counter and the AT right counter are cleared.

In step S1710, other high navigation state end processing is executed. For example, the AT system game state is set to the low navigation state.

In step S1711, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command indicating a low navigation state to the first sub-control unit 400.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. Note that FIG. 25A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 25B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 25C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (a).

When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In 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 S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

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

In step S3004, the first sub-control unit command processing (details will be described later), which is the processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

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

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

In step S3008, the shutter control process is performed based on the process result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the effect data read in step S3005, this command is output to the drive circuit 424.

In step S3009, information output processing for setting to send a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S3005, the setting to output this control command is made, and the process returns to step S3002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (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 this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 25A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S3202, the command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S3009, the effect random number value is updated, and the like.

<Processing of the second sub control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. Note that FIG. 26A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 26B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 26C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 26D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

First, in step S4001 of FIG. 26A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S4001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization processing, initialization processing of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization processing of the storage area in the VRAM 536, and the like are performed.

In step S4002, 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 S4003.

In step S4003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S4004, 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 S4005, the effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S4004, 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 S4006, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result of step S4005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S4005, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S4002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 26 (b). 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 S4101 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. 26 (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 this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S4201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S4002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 26A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S4002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S4202, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S4006 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 26 (d). The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S4301, 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 the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set the command to instruct the start of data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the instruction set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S4302, 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 S4303. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

In step S4303, 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 S4301, 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 S4304, 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 S4305, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of drawing the image. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5306. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is generated. Wait for to be entered.

In step S4306, the scene display counter, which 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.

<Command processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the command processing of the first sub-control unit will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the command processing of the first sub-control unit in step S3004 of FIG. 25 (a).

In step S3301, it is determined whether or not a game state command indicating a low navigation state has been received. If a game state command indicating a low navigation state is received, the process proceeds to step S3302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the game state of the RT system is RT3 (special game state). If the game state of the RT system is RT3, the process proceeds to step S3303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

In step S3303, the special BB end effect flag is turned on. The special BB end effect flag is a flag that determines whether the end effect to be executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is the BB end effect or the AT end effect, and the special BB end effect flag is on. In this case, the end effect executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is set as the AT end effect, and when it is off, the end effect executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is set as the BB end effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the high navigation state is ended during RT3 and the state shifts to the low navigation state, the AT end effect is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) after the transition to the low navigation state. .. Since the AT end effect in this case is different from the normal AT end effect effect mode, it is referred to as AT end effect 2 (see FIGS. 33 and 36, which will be described later for details).

In step S3304, other command processing is executed. For example, when the game state command indicating RT1 is received while the special BB end effect flag is on, the AT end effect 2 is set.

<Transition of AT-based game state and production state>
Next, the transitions between the AT-based gaming state and the effect state of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 28 to 32.

Here, "low" and "high" shown in the figures of FIGS. 28 to 33 indicate "low navigation state" and "high navigation state", respectively, and are "normal A", "normal B", and "normal B". "Omen", "Confrontation", "LMT", "BB", "Hidden" are "Normal state A", "Normal state B", "Omen state", "Confrontation state", "Limit state", "Non", respectively. Indicates "BB state during AT" and "AT latent state". Further, "AT normal *" indicates "when the state shifts to the AT normal state via the AT preparation state, that is, the AT preparation state and the AT normal state", and "CZ *" indicates "confrontation after the CZ state". When it shifts to the state, that is, the CZ state and the confrontation state "is shown. Further, "OFF" of the BB middle lamp 123 and the advantageous lamp 190 indicates non-lighting, and "ON" indicates lighting. In the present embodiment, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on in the AT mode, starts lighting from the AT ready state, and turns off when the AT normal state ends. However, the lighting may be started from the AT normal state, or the lighting may be started from the start of the operation navigation. Further, when the number of ceiling games is exhausted in the high navigation state, the advantageous lamp 190 lights up in the games after the number of ceiling games.

The value of the liquid crystal counter indicates the number of high-navigation state games displayed on the screen of the effect image display device 157, and starts counting when the low-navigation state shifts to the high-navigation state, and shifts from the high-navigation state to the low-navigation state. Then, it is reset to zero. The number of revolutions indicates the number of digested games, and is reset to zero when the power is turned on, the state shifts from the high navigation state to the low navigation state, and RT3 (special game state) ends. The total number of revolutions indicates the total number of games that have been digested since the power was turned on.

The number of games used in the description of FIGS. 28 to 33 means the total number of rotations unless otherwise specified.

FIG. 28 shows a case where the low navigation state is changed to the high navigation state twice, and the first high navigation state ends the high navigation state by exhausting all the granted AT rights and the number of AT games. In this case, the second high-navigation state indicates a case where the acquired number of sheets (MY counter value) in the high-navigation state reaches 2000 and the high-navigation state is terminated.

Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 28, the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the 50th game to shift to the high navigation state, and the AT lottery is won in the 200th game to shift to the AT mode. In the first AT mode, all the assigned AT games of 175 games are exhausted, the high navigation state is ended at the 375th game, and the state shifts to the low navigation state. Therefore, in the 375th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related information are cleared (see FIG. 24).

Further, in the 440th game in the low navigation state, the lottery for shifting to the high navigation state is won again to shift to the high navigation state, and in the 520th game, the AT lottery is won and the mode shifts to the AT mode. In the second high-navigation state, since the number of acquired cards (MY counter value) in the high-navigation state reached 2000 in the 930th game, the high-navigation state is terminated and the state shifts to the low-navigation state. Therefore, in the 930th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related information are cleared (see FIG. 24).

FIG. 29 shows a case where the number of ceiling games is exhausted in the high navigation state, the AT right is granted and the mode shifts to the AT mode, and all the granted AT rights and the number of AT games are exhausted to end the high navigation state. Shown.

Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 29, after winning the high-navigation state transition lottery in the 50th game and shifting to the high-navigation state, the player wins a special role in the high-navigation state and is not AT in the 200th game. The game state has started. Then, after finishing the non-AT BB game state of 25 games, the game shifts to the normal state B again through the CZ state and the confrontation state. That is, it shows the case where the AT right is not granted in the confrontation state. In the present embodiment, even after the end of RT3 (special game state), the high navigation state is maintained, so that the values of the high navigation state counter and the MY counter are not reset.

The 625th game shifts to the high navigation state and corresponds to the 600th game, and since the number of ceiling games has been reached, the 625th game shifts to the CZ state. The advantage lamp 190 is also lit from the 625th game. Then, since the AT right was granted in the confrontation state after the CZ state, the AT mode is shifted from the 680th game. This high navigation state ends at the 750th game by exhausting all the assigned AT games, and shifts to the low navigation state. Therefore, in the 750th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related information are cleared (see FIG. 24).

In FIG. 30, similarly to FIG. 29, after the number of ceiling games is exhausted in the high navigation state, the AT right is granted and the mode shifts to the AT mode, and all the granted AT rights and the number of AT games are digested and the high navigation is performed. Indicates the case where the state is terminated. Since the 680th game is the same as in FIG. 29, the 680th game and thereafter will be described.

Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 30, in the 1050th game in the middle of the AT mode started from the 680th game (all the AT rights and the number of AT games granted at this point have not been exhausted), it is high. Since the number of games in the navigation state has reached 1000 games, the high navigation state is ended and the navigation state is shifted to the low navigation state. Therefore, in the 1050th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related information are cleared (see FIG. 24).

FIG. 31 shows the transition to the non-AT BB game state in the 200th game as in FIG. 30, but unlike FIG. 30, the player internally wins the special role of the single role and shifts to the non-AT BB game state. Therefore, it shows the case where the AT mode is entered after the end of the BB game state during non-AT.

Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 31, since the number of acquired sheets in the high navigation state reached 2000 in the 550th game, the high navigation state was ended in the 550th game and the state was shifted to the low navigation state. Since the non-AT BB game state is the high navigation state, the value of the MY counter also includes the number of sheets acquired in the non-AT BB game state.

FIG. 32 shows a case where the AT mode shifts to the AT latent state.

Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 32, the AT preparation state is started in the 400th game, and the AT normal state is shifted to the AT latent state in the 575th game. That is, in the 575th game, the number of AT games in the set is exhausted, but there is a remaining AT set, so the AT latent state transition lottery is executed and the case is shown. Then, the started AT latent state ends after the set number of games has been exhausted, and shifts to the AT normal state. This AT normal state ends at the 700th game by exhausting all the assigned AT games, and shifts to the low navigation state.

As shown in FIG. 32, since the AT latent state is in the high navigation state, the value of the high navigation state counter is not reset in the AT latent state and the update is continued. Then, when the AT latent state ends and the AT normal state is entered, the value of the liquid crystal counter is displayed based on the updated high navigation state counter.

Further, in the AT latent state, the advantageous lamp 190 is not lit, and the value of the liquid crystal counter is not displayed. However, when the AT normal state is ended in a state where the high navigation state end condition is not satisfied (for example, there is a latent state, there is a pullback zone, etc.), the advantage lamp 190 may be turned on for several games thereafter (for example, the advantage lamp 190 may be turned on). The advantage lamp 190 may be turned on in the AT latent state. Then, while the advantage lamp 190 is lit, the value of the liquid crystal counter may or may not be displayed.

FIG. 41 shows a case where the AT mode shifts to the pullback zone.

More specifically, the case shown in FIG. 41 shows a case where the AT preparation state is started in the 400th game and the AT normal state is shifted to the pullback zone in the 575th game. That is, in the 575th game, the number of AT games in the set is exhausted and there is no remaining AT set, so the case where the game shifts to the pullback zone is shown. As the number of games in the pullback zone, a predetermined fixed number of games may be set, or a variable number of games determined by lottery may be set. When the set number of games is exhausted, the pullback zone ends the high navigation state and shifts to the low navigation state. In the example shown in FIG. 41, in the 600th game, the pullback zone of 25 games is ended and the state shifts to the low navigation state. If the AT right is granted in the pullback zone, the AT normal state is entered after the end of the pullback zone.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, the advantageous lamp 190 that was lit in the AT normal state continues to be lit even in the pullback zone, indicating that the pullback zone has ended (for example, indicating that the pullback zone is in effect). After the production is finished, the lights are turned off. The timing of turning off the advantage lamp 190 is preferably, for example, after pressing the third stop operation in the final game of the pullback zone (when it is not pressed), and when the medal insertion operation of the next game of the final game of the pullback zone is performed. Is.

<RT3 production mode>
FIG. 33 is a time chart showing the state of the effect when the high navigation state is changed to the low navigation state during the execution of the RT3 (special game state) game.

In the production column shown in FIG. 33, "AT", "Ending", "Final notification", "BB", and "Normal" are "AT during production", "Ending production", and "Final notification production", respectively. , "BB medium production", "normal medium production". FIG. 34 shows an example of the production modes of the AT-time effect, the BB-time effect, and the normal-time effect. Specifically, FIG. 34 (a-1) shows an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the normal medium effect in the low navigation state, and FIG. 34 (a-2) shows the effect in the normal medium effect in the high navigation state. An example of an image displayed on the image display device 157, FIG. 34 (b) is an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the effect during BB, and FIG. 34 (c) is an example of the image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the effect during AT. This is an example of an image displayed in.

In the normal medium effect in the high navigation state, as shown in FIG. 34 (a-2), the game number information d1 indicating the number of games after the transition to the high navigation state is displayed. The game number information d1 indicates the value of the liquid crystal counter described above. Further, in the BB production, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the acquired number information d2 indicating the number of medals acquired in the RT3 (special game state) is displayed. Further, in the AT production, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the acquired number information d3 indicating the number of medals acquired in the AT mode and the AT game number information d4 indicating the total number of games and the remaining games in the AT mode are displayed. Will be done. The acquired number information d3 also includes the number of medals acquired in RT3 (special gaming state) when the mode shifts to RT3 (special gaming state) in the AT mode, that is, the number of medals acquired in the BB state during AT. Further, since FIG. 34 (c) shows the game in which the push order is internally won, the operation navigation image d5 showing the contents of the operation navigation is also displayed in the AT in-game effect shown in FIG. 34 (c). ..

In the BB medium effect shown in FIG. 34 (b) and the AT medium effect shown in FIG. 34 (c), the game number information d1 was not displayed, but in the high navigation state, the BB medium effect and AT In the middle production, the game number information d1 may be displayed. In this case, when shifting from the high navigation state to the low navigation state, 0 games may be displayed and the game number information d1 may be continued, but once the game number information d1 is hidden, the low navigation state is changed to high. It is preferable to display the game number information d1 again when the navigation state is entered. This is because it does not give the player a sense of discomfort.

FIG. 33 shows a case where the special role won internally is won and the game shifts to RT3 (special game state) in the 990th game in the high navigation state. Therefore, the production state shifts from the AT normal state to the AT-during BB state from the 990th game in the high navigation state. Further, FIG. 33 shows that when the game progresses and the 1000th game in the high navigation state is reached, the high navigation state ends and the game shifts to the low navigation state. Therefore, the production state shifts from the BB state during AT to the normal BB state after the 1000th game. However, in the present embodiment, the effect during BB executed in RT3 (special game state) is executed as it is in the same effect mode in both the BB state during AT and the normal BB state. The AT-type game state shifts from the high navigation state to the low navigation state, and shifts to a game state that is internally disadvantageous to the player, but since it does not give the player a sense of regret, the same production mode It was.

<End production>
Next, using FIGS. 35 and 36, the end effect (hereinafter referred to as BB end effect) executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) and the end of AT mode (also at the end of the high navigation state). The end effect (hereinafter referred to as AT end effect) executed in 1) will be described. 35 and 36 show an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157, and show an image transition before and after the end of RT3 (special game state) or AT mode.

First, with reference to FIG. 35 (a), an effect mode of the BB end effect will be described. FIG. 35 (a-1) shows an effect mode of the effect during BB in RT3 (special game state), and FIG. 35 (a-2) shows the end of BB executed at the end of RT3 (special game state). The production mode of the production is shown. For example, it is an effect mode of the BB end effect such as when the non-AT BB game state shown in the time chart of FIG. 29 ends. In the BB end effect, BB acquisition number information d10 (for example, "acquired 250 medals") indicating the total number of medals acquired in RT3 (special game state) is displayed. FIGS. 35 (a-3) and 35 (a-4) show the production mode of the normal medium effect in the high navigation state after the end of RT3 (special game state). In the present embodiment, the value of the high navigation state counter is not cleared even when RT3 (special game state) ends, so in this normal medium production, the game number information d1 after the transition to the high navigation state is redisplayed. To.

Next, the production mode of the AT end effect will be described with reference to FIG. 35 (b). FIG. 35 (b-1) shows an effect mode of the effect during AT in the AT mode, and FIG. 35 (b-2) shows an effect mode of the AT end effect executed at the end of the AT mode. .. For example, it is an effect mode of the AT end effect such as when the AT normal state shown in the time chart of FIG. 29 ends. In the AT end effect, AT-related information d20 (for example, "total game 120 times", "total acquisition 834", etc.) indicating the total number of medals acquired in the AT mode and the total number of AT games played is displayed. FIG. 35 (b-3) shows an effect mode of the normal medium effect in the low navigation state after the end of the AT mode, and FIG. 35 (b-4) shows the effect of the normal medium effect immediately after the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state. The production mode is shown.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the execution timing and the effect mode of the AT end effect when the AT mode ends and the state shifts from the high navigation state to the low navigation state during the execution of the RT3 (special game state) game will be described. To do. This explains, for example, the AT end effect in the case shown in the time chart of FIG. 33.

FIG. 36 (c-1) shows an effect mode of the effect during BB in RT3 (special game state), and FIG. 36 (c-2) shows an effect mode of the AT end effect executed at the end of the AT mode. Is shown. In the present embodiment, when the AT mode ends during the execution of the RT3 (special game state) game, the AT end effect is executed not at the end of the AT mode but at the end of the RT3 (special game state). There is. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 33, the AT end effect is executed not at t1 when the game shifts to the high navigation state and reaches 1000 games, but at t2 when RT3 (special game state) ends. In the AT end effect (hereinafter referred to as AT end effect 2) in this case, the BB acquisition number information d10 (for example, "acquisition 250") indicating the total number of medals acquired in RT3 (special game state), and the AT mode Both the total number of medals acquired in the above and the AT-related information d20 (for example, "total games 120 times" and "total acquisition 834") indicating the total number of AT games played are displayed on one screen. FIG. 36 (c-3) shows an effect mode of the normal medium effect in the low navigation state after the end of the AT mode, and FIG. 36 (c-4) shows the effect of the normal medium effect immediately after the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state. The production mode is shown.

As described above, in the AT end effect 2 of the present embodiment, the acquired information d10 and the AT-related information d20 are displayed by using the background image of the AT end effect. However, the effect mode of the AT end effect 2 is not limited to this, and if both the BB acquisition number information d10 and the AT-related information d20 are displayed, it is not necessary to use the background image of the AT end effect. That is, the AT end effect 2 notifies different information while using an end screen having the same display mode as the AT end effect (including substantially the same difference in some colors and background colors, partial addition of the configuration, etc.). Alternatively, different information may be notified using an end screen having a display mode different from that of the AT end effect. Further, the BB acquisition number information d10 and the AT-related information d20 may not be displayed, and only the end display may be performed.

The main control unit 300 cleared the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related information at the timing when the high navigation state ended (see FIG. 24). However, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the high navigation state ends during the execution of the RT3 (special game state) game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related at the time t1 when the high navigation state ends. Do not clear the information. As a result, it is possible to notify the AT-related information d20 in the AT end effect 2 executed at the time t2 when the RT3 (special game state) ends. Then, after executing the AT end effect 2, these information are cleared.

[Second Embodiment]
In the AT normal state processing B (see FIG. 23B) of the first embodiment, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the high navigation state counter is uniformly terminated. However, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the high navigation state does not necessarily have to end. That is, the high navigation state may or may not be terminated according to various conditions.

In the second embodiment, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, in the game just before the end of the high navigation state, the high navigation state is ended together with the AT mode, but otherwise. , The AT mode is terminated, but the high navigation state is maintained. This is because in a game just before the end of the high navigation state, even if the AT right is granted, the granted AT right cannot be fully utilized. Specifically, (1) the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, and (2) the number of acquired cards in the high navigation state exceeds 1800, or the remaining game in the high navigation state. When the number is 50 games or less, the high navigation state is terminated. Here, the threshold value of the number of acquired cards in the high navigation state is set to 1800. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the average number of acquired cards in the AT game is 5 (average net increase = 5). Therefore, if 50 games of AT 1 set are given, even if the AT right is given in a state where 250 medals (= 5 × 50) cannot be digested, it is useless. Therefore, under such a situation, it was decided to end the AT normal state and the high navigation state. Further, the threshold value of the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is set to 50. Even if the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is 1800 or less, if the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is 50 or less, 50 games in the AT1 set are assumed. This is because even if the grant is given, it is not possible to digest all the granted 50 games.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state process B according to the second embodiment. In the following, the configurations, functions, and processes different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same parts may be designated by the same reference numerals with respect to other configurations, functions, and processes, and the description may be omitted.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT counter is 0. If the value of the AT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT right counter is 0. If the AT right counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is greater than 1800. If the value of the MY counter is greater than 1800, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1604.

In step S1604, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 51. If the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 51, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the AT normal state process B ends. That is, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the AT mode ends, but the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is 1800 or less, and the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is 51. In the case of a game or higher, the value of the high navigation status counter is not cleared to zero, and the high navigation status continues.

In step S1607, (1) the value of the AT counter is 0, the value of the AT right counter is 0, and (2) the number of acquired cards in the high navigation state exceeds 1800, or the remaining game in the high navigation state. Since the number is 50 games or less, 0 is set to the value of the high navigation state counter in order to end the AT mode and the high navigation state.

On the other hand, in step S1608, other AT state processing B is performed.

The threshold value of the high navigation state end condition (the number of acquired games 1800 or the number of remaining games in the high navigation state 50) shown in the second embodiment is not limited to the above value. Both thresholds may be determined according to the correspondence between the number of acquired games in the high navigation state and the number of remaining games in the high navigation state.

For example, if the threshold value of the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is set to 1500, the number of acquired games in the high navigation state reaches 2000 with the acquisition of 500 more cards, so the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is 100 (= 500/5). ) May be set. Specifically, when the threshold value of the acquired number of sheets in the high navigation state is set to 1500, it is necessary to digest 100 games on average in order for the acquired number of sheets to reach 1500 to 2000 in the high navigation state. Therefore, even if the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is 1500 or less, if the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is less than 100 games, the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is 2000 even if the AT right is granted in such a situation. Never reach the sheet. Therefore, under such a situation, it was decided to end the AT normal state and the high navigation state.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state processing B according to such a modification of the second embodiment.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT counter is 0. If the value of the AT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT right counter is 0. If the value of the AT right counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1603A, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1603A, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is greater than 1500. If the value of the MY counter is greater than 1500, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1604A.

In step S1604A, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 100. If the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 100, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the AT normal state process B ends. That is, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the AT mode ends, but the number of acquired games in the high navigation state is 1500 or less, and the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is 100. In the case of a game or higher, the value of the high navigation status counter is not cleared to zero, and the high navigation status continues.

In step S1607, (1) the value of the AT counter is 0, the value of the AT right counter is 0, and (2) the number of acquired cards in the high navigation state exceeds 1500, or the remaining game in the high navigation state. Since the number is 100 games or less, 0 is set to the value of the high navigation state counter in order to end the AT mode and the high navigation state.

On the other hand, in step S1608, other AT state processing B is performed.

Also in the second embodiment, when the high navigation state is continued, the advantage lamp 190 is continuously lit, the value of the liquid crystal counter is continuously displayed, and the game number information d1 is displayed. Further, in the second embodiment, when the navigation state is high, it is preferable to display the game number information d1 in the BB production and the AT production.

[Third Embodiment]
In the AT normal state processing B of the third embodiment, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the number of games after shifting to the high navigation state is greater than or equal to the number of ceiling games or high. In the game just before the end of the navigation state, the high navigation state is ended together with the AT mode, while if not, the AT mode is ended and the high navigation state is continued.

Specifically, (1) the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, and (2) the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 400, that is, the number of games in the high navigation state is the number of ceiling games. When it reaches, or when the value of the high navigation state counter is 400 or more, but the value of the MY counter is larger than 1800, the AT normal state and the high navigation state are terminated. In the latter case (when the value of the high navigation state counter is 400 or more and the value of the MY counter is larger than 1800), even if the number of games in the high navigation state does not reach the number of ceiling games, acquisition in the high navigation state This is because when the number of sheets exceeds 1800, even if the AT right is granted, the granted AT right cannot be fully utilized (for the same reason as in step S1604 of FIG. 37).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state process B according to the third embodiment.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT counter is 0. If the value of the AT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT right counter is 0. If the value of the AT right counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1605, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 400. If the value of the high navigation state counter is less than 400, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1606.

In step S1606, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is greater than 1800. If the value of the MY counter is larger than 1800, the process proceeds to step S1607, and if not, the AT normal state process B ends.

In step S1607, (1) the value of the AT counter is 0, the value of the AT right counter is 0, and (2) the number of remaining games in the high navigation state is 400 games or less, or acquisition in the high navigation state. Since the number of sheets exceeds 1800, 0 is set to the value of the high navigation state counter in order to end the AT mode and the high navigation state.

On the other hand, in step S1608, other AT state processing B is performed.

Also in the third embodiment, when the high navigation state is continued, the advantage lamp 190 is continuously lit, the value of the liquid crystal counter is continuously displayed, and the game number information d1 is displayed. Further, in the third embodiment, when the navigation state is high, it is preferable to display the game number information d1 in the BB production and the AT production.

[Other variants]
In the first embodiment, the AT mode is started during the high navigation state, and the high navigation state is also terminated together with the end condition of the AT mode. However, the advantageous state of starting based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition during such a high navigation state and ending together with the high navigation state based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition is not limited to the AT mode. For example, a re-game high probability state in which the probability of winning the re-game combination is high, a special game state in the case of winning a special role (bonus combination), an AT high probability state in which the probability of granting an AT game is high, and the like may be used.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, when the high navigation state ends, if the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the low navigation state after the high navigation state ends, the high navigation state shifts again. did. That is, once a predetermined condition is satisfied after shifting to the low navigation state, the game shifts to the high navigation state again and the number of games in the high navigation state is reset. However, if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the end of the high navigation state, the number of games in the high navigation state is reset by shifting to the high navigation state again from the next game without shifting to the low navigation state. You may do it.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, when the AT right is granted in the chance mode, the number of AT games of 50 games (one set) is uniformly granted. Not limited. One of a plurality of types of AT games may be determined by lottery, and the determined number of AT games may be assigned.

Further, in the MY counter update processing of the first to third embodiments, the value of the MY counter did not become negative by the above-mentioned calculation method (see step S1302 in FIG. 21). However, the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state may be calculated by allowing the MY counter to be a negative value.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, the number of ceiling games in the high navigation state is set to 600 games. This is because the average number of AT games acquired is 5, so in consideration of 1000 game digestion, which is one of the high navigation state end conditions, acquisition is another of the high navigation state end conditions in the remaining 400 games. It is set so that the number of sheets can reach 2000. Therefore, when the end conditions of the high navigation state are different, different numbers of ceiling games may be set in consideration of the different end conditions of the high navigation state and the average number of acquired AT modes.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, when the number of games in the high navigation state is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the probability of being granted the AT right is increased. However, when the number of games in the high navigation state is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the AT right may be granted immediately, or the AT right may be granted after several games have been exhausted. On the other hand, even if the number of games in the high navigation state exceeds the number of ceiling games, it is not necessary to have a relationship with the lottery for granting the AT right.

Further, the AT end effect 2 of the first to third embodiments is the end of RT3 (special game state) when the AT mode and the high navigation state are ended while the game of RT3 (special game state) is being executed. It was an end production that was sometimes performed. However, the AT end effect 2 is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) when only the high navigation state ends during the execution of the RT3 (special game state) game, or when only the AT mode ends. It may be used as an end effect.

If the AT mode and the high navigation state end first, and then the RT3 (special game state) ends, the end game of the AT mode and the high navigation state and the end game of the RT3 (special game state) are the same. Even if it is a game, the AT end effect 2 may be executed.

Further, since the game number information d1 of the first to third embodiments indicates the number of games after the transition to the high navigation state, the game number information d1 is added as the game progresses. Was displayed. However, as the game number information d1, the number of remaining games up to the upper limit number of games (1000 games) in the high navigation state may be subtracted and displayed as the game progresses.

Further, the upper limit number of games (1000 games) in the high navigation state is not fixed, and a plurality of upper limit games may be prepared in advance and the upper limit number of games selected by lottery may be set. In this case, it is preferable that the game number information d1 is displayed by subtracting the number of remaining games up to the maximum number of games (1000 games) in the high navigation state.

Further, the value of the MY counter, that is, the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state may be notified together with the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state end condition (2000 in the present embodiment). These pieces of information may be constantly notified in the high navigation state, or when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the value of the MY counter is close to the satisfaction of the high navigation state end condition such as ≧ 1500). It may be notified.

Further, when the value of the MY counter approaches the number of medals acquired under the high navigation state end condition (2000 in the present embodiment), a predetermined message may be notified (for example, the value of the MY counter). When the number reaches 1900, a message indicating the remaining 100 sheets is notified).

[Other game consoles]
In the above 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, casino machines, etc. as media.

For example, the pachinko machine has a launching device 1010 for launching a game ball into a predetermined game area 1002 and a starting winning opening 1006 configured to allow the game ball launched from the launching device 1010 to enter, as shown in FIG. And the detection means 1008 that detects the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 1006, and the payout means 1012 (or the consideration corresponding to the game ball) that pays out the game ball when the detection means 1008 detects the game ball. The variable display device 1004 is provided with a giving means) and a variable display device 1004 that variablely displays a predetermined symbol (identification information), and the variable display device 1004 stops after the symbol is changed when the game ball is detected by the detection means 1008. It may be a pachinko machine 1000 that is displayed to notify the transition of the gaming state.

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

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, according to the game console of the above embodiment (for example, slot machine 100),
A variable display unit (for example, reels 110 to 112) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided.
A game console capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result of the variable display unit.
Before the display result is derived, a special prize (for example, a prize of special role 1) accompanied by a transition to a special game state (for example, special game state (RT3)) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state is given. Predetermining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of at least a plurality of types of winnings (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process), and
When the pre-determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur and the special prize does not occur, the carry-over means (carry-over means) that the decision to allow the special prize to occur is carried over to the next game or later. For example, the main control unit 300, the winning combination internal lottery process),
Determining means (for example, main control unit 300, high) for determining whether or not to give an advantageous game (for example, a game in a high navigation state) that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game (for example, a game in a low navigation state). Navigation state transition processing, etc.) and
When the granting of the advantageous game is determined by the determination means, the first termination condition is satisfied (for example, the number of games in the high navigation state is 1000, the number of acquired games is 2000, etc.). Game state setting means (for example, main control unit 300, high navigation state processing A, high navigation state processing B, etc.) that can be set to an advantageous game state (for example, high navigation state) in which the advantageous game is performed.
It is provided with an effect executing means (for example, an effect image display device 157, a main control unit 300, a first sub control unit 400, a second sub control unit 500, a first sub control unit command processing, etc.) for executing an effect related to a game. ,
When the special prize is generated in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state setting means satisfies the second end condition while continuing to set the advantageous gaming state (for example, paying out more than 312 medals). Is a means that can be set to the special gaming state up to
The effect executing means is a means for executing a special game effect (for example, an effect during BB) in the special game state when the special game state is set.
The game state setting means
If the second end condition is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied, the setting of the advantageous gaming state is continued and the setting of the special gaming state is completed.
If the first end condition is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied, the setting of the advantageous gaming state is completed and the setting of the special gaming state is satisfied with the second end condition. It is a means to continue until
The effect executing means is
If the second end condition is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied, the special game end effect being executed is ended and the first special game end effect (for example, BB end effect) is performed. Run and
If the first end condition is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied, after the second end condition is satisfied, the special game effect being executed is terminated and the first end condition is satisfied. It is a means for executing a second special game end effect (for example, AT end effect 2) that is different from the special game end effect.
The basic configuration is that the second end condition is an end condition that can be satisfied after the next game of the game in which the first end condition is satisfied.

According to this basic configuration, in the period when the special gaming state and the advantageous gaming state overlap, if the special gaming state ends before the advantageous gaming state ends, the first special game ending effect is executed. If the advantageous game state ends before the end of the special game state, the second special game end effect is executed at the end of the special game state, not at the end of the advantageous game state, which is advantageous during the special game state. It is possible to make the player aware of whether or not the game state has ended. That is, when the bonus game and another advantageous state overlap, it is possible to provide a game table characterized by a bonus end effect for notifying the end of the bonus game.

In addition, in the above basic configuration,
If the first end condition is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied, the determination means is a game after the setting of the special game state being executed is completed (setting of the special game state). The first preferred configuration is that it is a means for determining whether or not to grant the new advantageous game in the subsequent game after the game in which the above is completed.

According to this first preferred configuration, even if the advantageous game state ends, a new advantageous game is not given unless the special game state ends, so that the game can be sharpened, and by the end of the advantageous game state, the game can be sharpened. It becomes easier to notice.

Further, in the above basic configuration or the above first preferred configuration,
The second special game end effect is an end effect that includes at least suggestive information (for example, AT-related information d20) that can suggest the end of the advantageous game state.
The second preferred configuration is that the first special game end effect is an end effect that does not include the suggestion information.

According to this second preferred configuration, it is possible to clearly notify that the advantageous gaming state has ended during the special gaming state.

Further, in the above-mentioned second suitable configuration,
The first special game end effect is an end effect that includes at least acquisition information (for example, BB acquisition number information d10) indicating the number of acquisitions acquired by the player in the special game state.
The third preferred configuration is that the second special game end effect is an end effect that includes at least the acquired information and the suggestion information.

According to this third preferred configuration, the suggestion information can be made more conspicuous by notifying the acquired information in the special game end effect.

Further, in the above basic configuration, the first suitable configuration, the second suitable configuration, or the third suitable configuration,
The fourth preferred configuration is that the effect mode in the special game effect is the same effect mode regardless of whether or not the first end condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 33).

According to this fourth preferred configuration, since the configuration of the special game effect is not affected by the end condition of the advantageous gaming state, it is suitable for the special game effect with a story.

Further, in the above basic configuration, the first suitable configuration, the second suitable configuration, the third suitable configuration, or the fourth suitable configuration,
An upper limit number setting means (for example, 1000 games) for setting an upper limit number of games (for example, 1000 games) that is a threshold value for the number of games based on the establishment of a predetermined setting condition (for example, winning a high navigation state transition lottery). Main control unit 300, high navigation state transition processing, etc.)
The fifth preferred configuration is that the first end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous gaming state reaches the upper limit number of times set by the upper limit number of times setting means. To do.

According to this fifth preferred configuration, since the advantageous gaming state ends based on the number of games, it is easy to grasp the end of the advantageous gaming state.

Further, in the above basic configuration, the first suitable configuration, the second suitable configuration, the third suitable configuration, the fourth suitable configuration, or the fifth suitable configuration,
Counting means (for example, main control unit 300, effect state control processing) for counting the total number of the game media acquired by the player based on the number of game media used in the advantageous game state and the number of payouts of the game media. B, high navigation state end processing, etc.)
The sixth preferred configuration is that the first end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the total number counted by the counting means reaches the upper limit acquisition number that becomes a threshold value.

According to this sixth preferred configuration, since the advantageous gaming state ends based on the number of acquisitions, it is easy to grasp the end of the advantageous gaming state.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and is various with respect to the embodiments of the present invention as long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated. Can be modified or modified, and those accompanied by such modification or modification are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects arising from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Design display window 123 BB Medium lamp 127 Payout number indicator 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Effect image display device 190 Advantage lamp 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 1st sub control unit 500 2nd sub control unit

Claims (1)

A game table in which a game is played using a game medium and the game medium is given according to the result of the game.
A bet number setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of bets including a first bet number and a second bet number smaller than the first bet number as the bet number of the game medium. When,
Based on the set number of bets, a lottery regarding the internal winning of the winning combination is performed, and the lottery result can be derived.
When a predetermined setting condition is satisfied in the first game period, the second game period in which the maximum number of times is set is started from the next game of the game in which the predetermined setting condition is satisfied. A game period setting means for setting a game period and
A game count updating means for updating the number of games until the maximum number of games is reached, and
Based on the lottery result derived in the second game period set by the game period setting means, as a determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the normal game. ,
When the determination means determines the granting of the advantageous game in the second game period, the advantageous game extends over the remaining game period of the second game period until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A game state setting means that can set an advantageous game state to perform
An advantageous game control means capable of executing control related to the advantageous game in each game in the advantageous game state, and
A counting means for counting the total number of the game media acquired by the player based on the number of the game media used and the number of the game media paid out in the second game period.
With
The predetermined termination condition includes a first termination condition that is established when at least a part of the rights relating to the advantageous game granted to the player is consumed.
A second termination condition that is satisfied based on the total number counted by the counting means, and
Including
The determination means is
When the bet number set in the second game period is the first bet number, a determination as to whether or not to grant the advantageous game is executed.
When the bet number set in the second game period is the second bet number, it is a means for not executing the determination of whether or not to grant the advantageous game.
The game state setting means
If the first end condition is satisfied by the time the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the advantageous game state is set based on the establishment of the first end condition. Finish the setting and
If the second end condition is satisfied by the time the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the advantageous game state is set based on the establishment of the second end condition. Finish the setting and
If neither the first end condition nor the second end condition is satisfied and the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit, the upper limit is reached. It is a means for ending the setting of the advantageous gaming state based on the above.
The game period setting means
When the setting of the advantageous gaming state is completed, the setting of the second gaming period is terminated regardless of the number of remaining games in the second gaming period, and the setting of the advantageous gaming state is completed. It is a means for setting the first game period so that the first game period starts from the next game.
The advantageous game control means
When the bet number set in the game in the advantageous game state is the first bet number, the control related to the advantageous game is executed.
It is a means for not executing the control regarding the advantageous game when the bet number set in the game in the advantageous game state is the second bet number.
The first termination condition is
It can be satisfied when the control related to the advantageous game is executed.
It is a condition that is not satisfied when the control related to the advantageous game is not executed.
The game number update means is until the maximum number of bets set in the game of the second game period reaches the upper limit regardless of whether the first bet number or the second bet number is reached. Is a means of updating the number of times
The counting means is a means for counting the total number regardless of whether the bet number set in the game in the advantageous gaming state is either the first bet number or the second bet number. A featured game console.