JP2021053423A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a player to fully check a payout indication.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes a variable display part capable of variably displaying a plurality of kinds of identifiable identification information, variably displays the variable display part and then derives a display result, and can generate winning according to the display result. The slot machine includes display means for displaying a performance. The display means displays a payout indication for indicating value given according to the display result. The payout indication is divided into a plurality of screens and is displayed. In the plurality of screens, contents that can be checked do not change at a lapse of time, and the plurality of screens can be switched on condition of operation of operation means provided in the slot machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine that plays a game.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and first, a bet is made by a player's bet number setting operation. By setting the number and starting the operation with the specified number of bets set, the reels start to rotate, and the stop button as the derivation operation means provided corresponding to each reel is operated. Stop the rotation. In a normal game, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols) is derived on the winning line. Winning occurs. That is, the game progresses by the operation of the player.

These winning roles include special roles that accompany the transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that accompany the addition of game value such as medals, and replay that allows the game to be played without using the game value. There is a re-game role that accompanies the granting of a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that they have won the internal lottery that is performed at the same time as the start operation.

Further, there is known a slot machine that displays a payout display on a liquid crystal display by pressing and holding the effect switch (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-135540

Since there are few combinations of combinations in the payout display described in Patent Document 1, all combinations of combinations are displayed on the payout display on one screen. However, when there are many combinations of roles, it is conceivable to display the payouts on a plurality of screens. At this time, if the payout display screen is switched and displayed as time elapses, there is a problem that the player cannot sufficiently confirm the payout display.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which a player can sufficiently confirm a payout display.

(A) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
First control means and
A second control means that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
Display means for directing display and
With
The display means displays a predetermined display and
The predetermined display is divided into a plurality of screens and displayed.
The plurality of screens can be switched under the condition of the operation of the operation means provided in the slot machine without changing the contents that can be confirmed with the passage of time.
The first control means
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means is included.
The control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means at each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in the unit game which is a unit game. Includes state control information generation means
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generating means at one timing are control states that can be changed between one unit game and another unit game, and are the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. It includes first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game.
The state control information generation means generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of the plurality of timings.
(1) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Display means for performing effect display (for example, liquid crystal display 51)
With
The display means displays a payout display indicating the value given according to the display result (for example, BIG BONUS, REGULAR BONUS, medal payout, replay).
The payout display is displayed on a plurality of screens (for example, a payout display of a special role, a payout display of small wins 1 to 7 and a payout display of replay 1 (replay combination 1) to replay 6 (replay combination 6)). Dividends are displayed
The plurality of screens are characterized in that the contents that can be confirmed do not change with the passage of time, and the operation of the operation means provided in the slot machine (for example, the operation of the cross key 57) can be switched as a condition. Slot machine to do.

According to such a configuration, the dividend display can be appropriately confirmed, and the convenience can be enhanced.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
When a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses while the display means displays the dividend display, the dividend display is terminated.
When the operating means (for example, the effect switch 56 or the cross key 57) is operated, the predetermined time may be extended (for example, extended by 5 minutes).

According to such a configuration, the display time is guaranteed so that the dividend display does not end unintentionally.

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The plurality of screens include a first screen (for example, a payout display of a small winning combination 1) and a second screen (for example, a payout display of a replay 1 (replaying combination 1)).
By operating the operation means by the first operation (for example, the operation on the left side of the cross key 57), it is possible to switch from a predetermined screen (for example, the payout display of the special combination) to the first screen, and the operation means. May be switched from a predetermined screen to the second screen by operating the second operation (for example, the operation on the right side of the cross key 57).

With such a configuration, the dividend display screen can be arbitrarily confirmed.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
Predetermining means (for example, main control unit 41) that determines (for example, an internal lottery) the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived.
With
The display result that allows the derivation changes depending on the game state (for example, the lottery target combination differs depending on whether the game state is a bonus (BB, RB) or a non-bonus (BB, RB). ), And the initial screen of the payout display screen differs depending on the game state (for example, when the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), the game state is a small winning combination of the payout displays in the bonus (BB, RB). The payout display of 1 is displayed as the initial screen. When the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the payout display of the special role is initially set among the payout displays other than the bonus (BB, RB). It may be displayed as a screen.)

According to such a configuration, the dividend display can be appropriately confirmed, and the convenience can be enhanced.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
There are two types of prizes: the first type of prize (for example, a small role prize) and the second type of prize (for example, a replay (replay role) prize).
In the dividend display, it may be displayed collectively for each type of winning.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily distinguish the contents of the dividend.

(6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (eg, internal lottery) to determine the display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) that is the target of notification (for example, navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (for example) that is advantageous for the player. For example, a notification state control means for controlling a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which a player is notified of an advantageous stop order).
Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) is sent to the effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91). Specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process) to be transmitted
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery) is the notification. The specific control information (for example, when the target result (for example, the notification target combination) is obtained, the fact that the notification target result has been obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. For example, the second internal winning command) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

According to such a configuration, in the one provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means side being fraudulent.

(7) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (eg, internal lottery) to determine the display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery).
Predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to a numerical value (for example, winning number) set by the numerical value setting means. Means and
When the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) to be notified (for example, navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (for example) that is advantageous for the player. For example, a notification state control means for controlling a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which a player is notified of an advantageous stop order).
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) to the effect control means. When,
Including
The numerical value (for example, the winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) is obtained includes a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34). Consecutive numbers are assigned and
In the specific control information transmitting means, a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is set in the predetermined numerical range in a state other than at least the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). (For example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34), the fact that the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) has been obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player). The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command) that cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, in the one provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means side being fraudulent.

(8) In a game machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
The first control means (main control unit 41) and
A second control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
With
The first control means (main control unit 41) is used for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game) in one unit of the game (game). State control for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (main control unit 41) to the second control means (sub control unit 91). Including information transmission means
The plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing do not change between the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game). The first state control information (control state command 2) that can specify the control state (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player), the first timing (at the start of the game), and the second timing (of the game). Includes a second state control information (control state command 1) that can identify a control state (for example, a game state) that can change at the end).
The state control information transmitting means may transmit a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) by common control (control state command batch setting process) at any of the plurality of timings. ..

According to such a configuration, the first state control information capable of specifying the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in the one unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in the one unit game. A plurality of types of state control information including a second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at the second timing, and a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, since these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the second control means side grasps the control state of the first control means in detail. , The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part sends to a sub control part. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the start of a game executed by a main control part. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by the main control unit 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for explaining the type of a small role, the pattern combination of a small role, and the technical matters related to a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical items related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transitional roll, and the technical matter related to the transitional roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination that the winning combination is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination that the winning combination is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a special role in the 1st internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a general combination and a replaying combination in the 2nd internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. This is a flow chart that shows the control contents of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the push order command transmitted by the main control part. This is a flow chart that shows the control contents of the push order command setting process performed by the main control unit. This is a flow chart that shows the control contents of the winning judgment command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which showed the example of the explanatory display. It is a figure which showed the payout display of the special role among the winning role which the game state is other than a bonus (BB, RB). It is a figure which showed the allocation display of the small winning combination among the winning combination which the game state is other than a bonus (BB, RB). It is a figure which showed the payout display of the replay (replaying combination) among the winning combination which the game state is other than a bonus (BB, RB). It is a figure which showed the payout display of a small winning combination which is a winning combination in a game state is a bonus (BB, RB). It is a figure which showed the production example of the bonus confirmation production. It is the figure which showed the example of the demo screen.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are formed on the outer circumferences of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 (display means) performs various effect displays. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a navigation effect, which will be described later, a bonus confirmation effect, and the like as the effect display. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side via.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). In use, the maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range (in this embodiment, 3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB. Settle the medals used to set the MAXBET switch 6, the medals stored as credits, and the number of bets (return the medals used to set the credits and the number of bets). Settlement switch 10 operated at the time of), start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. The effect switch 56 used for the above and the cross key 57 for receiving various selection operations are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, on the front door 1b, an explanatory display 71 is displayed informing that the dividend display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by pressing and holding the effect switch 56 for a long time. The details of the explanatory display 71 will be described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification described later, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, and 2 bets are set. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a game by operating the start switch 7. A start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the start operation is valid, and a lighting that notifies that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying by lighting that a replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and a change of a setting value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the inside or the set value, and a hit that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. Stop switch 36a for selecting enable / disable of the stop function, automatic control to automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined trigger The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the settlement function and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided on the side of the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the housing 1a. Alternatively, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one of the medal payout outlet 9 sides, a medal insertion unit 31 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and an insertion medal sensor. A medal selector 29 having a slot sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are located. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 (see FIG. 4) are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery described later, and the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like, the power supply box 100 is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. It is possible to operate.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It has been decided. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. This makes it easier to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower tier of reel 2C, the lower tier of reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower tier, the upper tier of reel 2L, the middle tier of reel 2C, the lower tier of reel 2R, that is, lined up to the lower right. However, there are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry b") is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined symbol is obtained. By aligning the combinations, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination, and thus the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 Includes roles that can be made to appear as if they have won a prize by combining the symbols that match any of the above. In the following, when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and a combination of symbols as an index is configured. The symbol is called an index symbol.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

Further, in this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped, and the symbol is displayed as stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. It is supposed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door opening. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected and are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41, which will be described later, mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board. The switch detection circuit 44 that takes in the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to the 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the phase signal of the motor to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the main control. The LED drive circuit 47 that transmits the LED drive signal output from the unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to reduce the voltage drop. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when detected, and the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off. It is equipped with a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the clock.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt controller 506, and the like. CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509, interrupt controller 510. , A parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests that occur inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether or not the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it detects that the user program has been executed outside the designated area. Further, the watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function for the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, and the like. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by dividing the control clock CCLK by two or the like. The collation block 503 has a function of connecting to an external collator and collating chips. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various variable data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores the variable data, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. Variable data read operation to read various variable data, CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, parallel input port 511, serial communication circuit 512, etc., CPU 41a Is also used to output various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like.

The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area or the like for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

An 8-bit free run counter is mounted as the free run counter circuit 507. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random number value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b out of the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, which counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when it reaches 0000H. In this embodiment, the timer circuit 509 can be used to perform periodic interrupt requests and time measurement.

The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from an interrupt terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509). .. The parallel input port 511 has a built-in 8-bit wide input-only port. Further, the parallel output port 513 included in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 has a built-in 11-bit wide output dedicated port. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output to the outside.

The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block inside the main control unit 41 and decoding a chip select signal which is a decoding signal for an external device. The chip select signal enables the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device serving as a peripheral device to be selectively and effectively operated to be accessed from the CPU 41a.

For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b in which a program or the like is not stored, or when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c for which access prohibition is set. That is, by generating an illegal access reset when there is an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, the progress of the game is disabled, and the unused area and operation of ROM 41b are disabled. Even when an illegal program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, or the like, it is possible to prevent the illegal program from being executed.

Further, the main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value set in the vector table assigned to the ROM 41b and in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. However, it is judged whether it is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is neither of the values, it is not started, and the interrupt is interrupted. It is possible to prevent in advance that an unintended process is executed due to an occurrence or the like.

The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

Further, the main control unit 41 inputs the detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. Then, the main control unit 41 executes the main process of gradually shifting according to the detection states of the various switches input from the parallel input ports 511. Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the main process and execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509. Further, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is obtained. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, the interrupt process is completed. The ban will be automatically lifted, at which point a new interrupt will occur. In addition, it is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and the interrupt prohibition is not automatically canceled when the interrupt process is completed, but the interrupt process is performed. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of gradual migration. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). This means that the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven based on. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output of the effect device is controlled by both units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, when the power is turned on or A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. , The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and when the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent to the sub CPU 91a. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs to the device, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

In the game control board 40, the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 controls the main control when the power is turned on. It is designed to start at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power failure detection circuit 48 for outputting the voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 on the game control board 40, and is set to have a lower voltage when the power is cut. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than that of the main control unit 41, and performs a power failure process (sub) described later.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, every fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed in, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority. Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, and the additional lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the changed state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

It should be noted that, when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 37 is on, the setting change state may be entered on condition that the door open detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Well, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting from being changed illegally when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting change state on condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. It is preferable to maintain the setting change state even if the setting change state is not detected. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for shifting to the setting change state again is performed. It is not necessary and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting change state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. On the condition that the setting is changed, the setting change state may be terminated and the game may proceed to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally opened. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

After the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on when the number of bets is not set, it is a condition that the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. In addition, a configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state may be used, and such a configuration can prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection is not performed. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. It is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting confirmation state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. On the condition that the setting is confirmed, the setting confirmation state may be terminated and the game may be returned to the state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally opened. It is possible to prevent the set value from being confirmed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal or not at the next return is performed. Execute.

Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM error error code is set in the register to control the RAM error error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

The error state shifts to the normal error state that is canceled by the reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. The RAM error state is a special error state, including the special error state without, and once controlled to the RAM error error state, it shifts to the setting change state and is released until a new setting value is set. Will not be done.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub control unit 91 also determines. At the next return, the power interruption process (sub) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, provided that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the RAM 91c is only initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Further, even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when it receives a setting command described later indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command, which will be described later, indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after a certain period of time has elapsed. In this case as well, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area of the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area 4, and a non-game RAM area. Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area. The special work is a work that stores data that is not initialized even if the set value is changed, and stores software random numbers, set values, data indicating the game state, and the like. The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of a specific game state (RB, BB) is stored, and is the LED display data, input port, output port input / output data, and game time. The timekeeping counter etc. are stored. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized at the end of a specific game state is stored, and a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like are stored. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used in any of the programs. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored during execution of the game program described later.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the data of the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is started when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data of the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started. Each initial is when the initialization condition consisting of five is satisfied: when it is not destroyed, when the setting change state is finished, when the specific game state (RB, BB) is finished, and when one game is finished. Five types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to the conversion conditions.

Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, and initialization 0 initializes all the usable areas. .. The initialization 1 is the initialization performed when the data of the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, and in the initialization 1, the area other than the special work of the game RAM area is not. All areas of the game RAM area are initialized. The initialization 2 is the initialization performed after the setting change state is completed by starting the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, and in the initialization 2, the special work and the game stack area (in use) in the game RAM area. Areas other than) are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed at the end of a specific game state, and in the initialization 3, the general work, the unused area 3, and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game, and in the initialization 4, the unused area 3 of the game RAM area and the game stack area (unused) are initialized. The storage area of the data indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to the special work, and when the data of the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, that is, the data of the RAM 41c. If is normal and the setting is changed, the set value and the data indicating the game state will be retained. Further, the storage area of the timer counter, which will be described later, is allocated to the important work, and is retained without being initialized at the end of the game or the end of a specific game state.

Further, when the main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the above-mentioned initialization, the start address and the end address are specified as the RAM addresses to be initialized, so that the main control unit 41 is one byte from the specified start address. After overwriting the data of 1 with 0, the logical sum of the 1-byte data is calculated, and if the calculation result is 0, the process of moving to the next address is repeated until the specified end address is reached. , Initializes the RAM area in the specified address range.

When the main control unit 41 in this embodiment is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 is set at startup. In the startup setting, the status flag provided in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and the execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes the interrupt master permission flag that sets the prohibition / permission of interrupt. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating that interrupts are prohibited, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupts are prohibited. After that, after setting various functions by referring to the HW parameters described later, when a reset occurs according to the program stored in the program / data area, it is started in the interrupt-prohibited state and then executed first. Start the initial setting process.

In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 first sets the interrupt to prohibit, then determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state at startup, and the setting key switch 37 is ON at startup. When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process shifts to the setting change process, and the RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, the special work is held and the other areas are initialized so that even after the setting is changed, a part of the control state (set value, game state, etc.) before the change can be obtained. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the abnormality in the data in the RAM 41c can be surely eliminated by initializing all the areas of the usable area including the special work. It has become.

After initializing the RAM 41c, interrupt is set to allow, the set value is updated by 1 in the range of 1 to 6 each time the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and after the ON of the start switch 7 is detected, The set value when the ON of the setting key switch 37 is detected is stored in the RAM 41c, and the setting change process is completed.

In this way, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating the prohibition of interrupts, and interrupts are prohibited. , Since the initial setting process is executed after the interrupt is set to prohibit, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

Further, after the setting change processing is completed, the main control unit 41 executes a main process for stepwise processing according to the progress of the game for each game unit. Further, in the main process, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change process. Then, after the setting change process is completed, the main process is started from the stage before the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the main process, and the initialization of the RAM 41c after the setting change process is completed and the game unit. Initialization of each RAM 41c can be performed by a common process.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB) (in this embodiment, 3 for RT0-4 and 2 for RB) is determined. Therefore, it is possible to start the game on the condition that a predetermined number of bets set according to the gaming state is set. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

Then, in this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so that the following is valid. A winning line is obtained when a combination of symbols called a role is arranged on the winning line (the winning line is simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small roles that involve the payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combination are , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations (specifically, the start switch 7). Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state (RT0-4, RB), the numerical data stored in the lottery work and each combination determined according to the current game state, the number of bets, and the set value. Judgment as to whether or not to allow a prize is made according to the number of judgment values of.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

Then, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stopping control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. A general role winning flag indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating remains. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped together on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames. If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, the maximum on the winning line is when the stop operation is performed. If the winning small wins can be aligned and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop the small wins that have been won within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If it is not possible to draw in, if it is possible to align and stop the winning special roles in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control will be performed to align and stop them, and the winning combination will be stopped. Control is performed so that the four frames are stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range of four frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. If the special role and the small role can be drawn at the same time, only the small role will be drawn, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. Also, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the replay roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that specifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, and searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position may be used together, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started after the start of the game, that is, the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which the counting is started from the time point is equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the start time of reel rotation of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started. On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which the time counting is started from the time point is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time. Instead, it waits until the game time at which counting starts from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches the specified time, and when the specified time is reached, the rotation of the reel is started.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence status, and the like. These external output signals are output to hall equipment such as a hall computer via an information providing terminal board of a game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize, and a game state of RB (regular bonus). An RB signal indicating that the game is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the game state is in BB (big bonus), an ART signal indicating the start of ART described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, which will be described later. A setting change signal indicating that the mode has been changed to the setting change mode, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel / serial conversion circuit, terminals for each output signal, and a connector to be connected for electrically connecting to the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the ART signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board as pulse signals via the relay circuit. .. On the other hand, the door open signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal which is a serial signal that can be individually identified by the parallel serial conversion circuit to provide information. It is output to the terminal board.

Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a number of input commands, a credit command, a game state command, an ART state command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a freeze command, an ART lottery result command, and the like. Reel acceleration information command, stop operation command, number of slip frames command, stop command, game end command, winning judgment command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, Send multiple types of commands, including setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

The number of inserted medals command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of medals, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. , Or when a medal is inserted in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the medal is transmitted. Further, since the input number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the input number command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified number of bets are set. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The ART status command is a command that can specify whether or not AT is in progress, whether or not it is in ART, the number of games remaining until the specified number of games described later is reached, the number of games remaining in the precursory period, and the number of games remaining in ART. , When the game starts and is sent after the game state command.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not a special winning combination has been won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not a general winning combination has been won. After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and the stop accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Each time control is performed, it is sent after the stop command is sent. In a game in which the navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which the navigation notification described later is not executed, an advantageous stop is performed. Until the order is confirmed, a push order command that cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted, and from the time when the advantageous stop order is determined, a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted. To.

The game state command, ART state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. Therefore, by receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. It is possible to identify that.

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period, and if it is controlled to the freeze state, the type of the command can be specified, and when the game starts. It is sent after the internal winning command is sent.

The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not an ART lottery or an additional lottery, which will be described later, has been won, and the number of winning ART games or the number of games to be added. It is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the lottery or the additional lottery is performed.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts as the game progresses, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts as the game progresses. Since it is also transmitted when the reel starts rotating with the end of the freeze state, after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the reel acceleration information command is received to accompany the progress of the game. Not only the rotation of the reel starts, but also the end of the frozen state can be specified.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is used for the stop operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The number of sliding frames command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the number of sliding frames that move from the stop operation of the corresponding reel to the stop. Therefore, each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted and then transmitted.

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

The stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command can all specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and are accompanied by the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, it is possible to identify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped by receiving these commands.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning judgment command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. It is when the stop switch is pressed and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning judgment command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize and settlement of credits is completed.

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets after one game ends, credits are given. It is sent after the payout of medals by settlement (including the medal used to set the number of bets) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, when the ending effect waiting time elapses, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure.

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent, and when the setting change state ends, the setting command is sent. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. ..

The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation command that indicates the start of the setting confirmation is sent, and the setting that indicates the end of the setting confirmation when the setting confirmation state ends A confirmation command is sent.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), and is the number of bets for the next game when the power is turned on and when one game ends (after the game ends). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on) (before the setting of can be started).

The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular time intervals.

Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) command transmission process. To.

On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The door.

Further, the operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. , It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after that.

Next, the effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes the command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer, and if an unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 of the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and uses the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new production. The effect based on the command will be executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, it is stored in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The registered selection rate is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Therefore, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a notification period during which navigation notification can be executed, in which the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery according to the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and the player is based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination. By notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91 and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51 and the like. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the AT does not control the control.

Next, the process for the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to transmit a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped at (the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands capable of specifying a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, or when the game state is changed as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number etc. are included.

The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which the AT is not controlled after the control of the previous AT is terminated, and a command in which the normal state is performed. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the remaining number of games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, the right to be controlled by AT is granted. The number of games remaining until the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that can be determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game. A command capable of specifying the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

One command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub control unit 91 is composed of 2 bytes (a set of two 1-byte communication data), and the first byte (MODE) is a command. The classification is represented, and the second byte (EXT) is designed to represent the content of the command. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 6, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

The form of the command shown in this embodiment (a form in which two 1-byte communication data form a set of commands) is an example, and another data form, for example, one communication data is 2 bytes or more. A form in which one command is composed of one or three or more communication data, a form in which these forms are combined, and the like may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the MODE of each command included in the control state command is a continuous numerical value obtained by the sequential addition process (the process of adding 1) from the initial value (B0), but other than the addition process. It may be a numerical value obtained by the arithmetic processing of (four arithmetic operations, etc.).

Further, data indicating the content of a specific command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as an EXT in each command included in the control state command is executed in the above-mentioned main process and timer interrupt process (main). The data address of each data is set in the area of the predetermined data address of the RAM 41c corresponding to each data by various processes, and the data address of each data is continuous corresponding to the order of transmission, similarly to the value of MODE. It is set to be a numerical value to be calculated, and it can be obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing of adding 1) from the initial value (data address of the command transmitted first among the control state commands). There is. Data indicating the contents of the command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified by the data address of each command included in the control state command, and the corresponding data can be directly referred to by referring to the area of the data address. A configuration in which the relevant data can be indirectly read by referring to the relevant data address, for example, a second address indicating a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is stored in the relevant data address. It is possible to read the corresponding data by further referring to the predetermined area according to the second address, and to calculate the corresponding data by referring to the data address. The data may be obtained as a result of the calculation. By configuring the configuration so that the corresponding data can be indirectly read by referring to the data address, for example, even if the data is not stored in the area of the continuous numerical data address, a predetermined value with respect to the initial value is determined. It is possible to read the corresponding data by arithmetic processing (for example, addition processing).

Next, a game start transmission command setting process, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment and is executed at the start of the game, will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. ..

The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c that can specify the winning status of the internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the stop order data setting process is executed, and the stop order data that is advantageous to the player can be specified according to the internal lottery result, or the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example, The stop order data that can specify the left first stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, and the control state command capable of specifying the control state at the start of the game and the internal winning command including the winning number capable of specifying the internal lottery result are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Set in the command queue to send to.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sa1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated. Further, for a control state that can be changed by satisfying a predetermined condition with the start of the game, such as the number of rights controlled by the AT and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Update according to the situation. Further, for example, the control state newly determined with the start of the game, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player, and the type of effect, is newly set.

After executing the control status update process in the step of Sa1, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned command group included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 8, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state related command is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as the EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and then the process returns to the caller's process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), as will be described later, when it is not detected that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the normal command transmission process is performed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Is executed to transmit the data (MODE and EXT constituting the command) set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt wait process is executed in the step Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step of Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt waiting process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sb8 and Sb9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be transmitted to the sub-control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb11). Then, the value of the number of times of processing in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of times of processing remaining after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether or not MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If remains, return to the step of Sb4, and with the timer interrupt set to be prohibited again, perform the processing of the steps Sb5 to Sb7 and then execute the processing of the steps Sb10 and Sb11. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not yet been set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the command transmission process at the start of the caller's game.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sa2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special combination are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is released (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game. In the command setting process, unlike the control state command batch setting process, the timer interrupt wait process is not executed after setting MODE and EXT that make up one command in the command queue, but the timer interrupt is prohibited in the Sc3 step. When is released, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed at a predetermined timing at which the interrupt is subsequently performed. Therefore, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the Sc2 step of the command setting process are Sc3. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the timer interrupt process (main) at a predetermined timing after the step, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general role is determined based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the step of Sa6 are interrupted by the timer at a predetermined timing in which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the step of Sa6, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled as the start operation is performed, and the control is performed according to the progress of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing, that is, at the start of the game, and becomes the control state command. A plurality of included commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, when the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 sets a set of MODE and EXT that constitute one command in a state in which interrupts are disabled. After setting in the command queue, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed twice in succession by executing the timer interrupt process (main) that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed once. By causing the sub-control unit 91 to transmit the MODE and EXT of the command queue, two sets of unit data (1 byte each of MODE and EXT) constituting one command are transmitted in succession. It has become.

Further, when the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 waits for timer interruption after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for one command. After executing the process twice and transmitting one set of unit data, set MODE and EXT in the command queue for the other command in the same way, and execute the timer interrupt wait process twice. By doing so, when sending a plurality of commands included in the control status command, each command is set in the command queue and sent.

Further, each MODE of the plurality of commands included in the control state command is set to a continuous numerical value obtained by adding one by one from the initial value. Then, in the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 sets the value added by 1 from the initial value as the MODE of each command of the control state command when transmitting a plurality of commands included in the control state command. By setting in the command queue, a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the order of consecutive numerical values set as MODE.

Further, in the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then internally. The winning command setting process is executed to send the internal winning command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 to the sub control unit 91, and then the control is performed according to the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving the common internal winning command, and controls the main control unit 41. It is possible to start the control of the corresponding production and the like.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control unit 41 stops the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result in the command queue to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc. are to be subtracted by 1 according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sd5), the command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sd5 and Sd6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of RAM 41c, a command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process at the end of the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to update or maintain the control state that may change with the end of the game. By executing the control status command batch setting process, the control status command batch setting process sends a control status command that can identify the control status updated or maintained by the control status update process.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game, so that a prize is won. It is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving a common command, and responds to the control. It is possible to start the control of the production and the like.

11 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition rolls in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical matters related to the transition rolls. Further, FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special winning combination includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). BB wins a prize when the combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. When a player wins a BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. Then, the big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals are paid out. The RB wins when the combination of "blue 7-red 7-red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. If you win the RB, you will be transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that any of the roles wins 6 times or has completed 12 games. As shown in FIG. 15, it is controlled by RT4 from winning either BB or RB until winning, and after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as bonus) is completed, it is controlled by RT3. The Rukoto.

As shown in FIG. 12, among the winning combinations, the small winning combination includes the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, the upper bell 8, and the middle bell. , Right-down bell, middle-tier watermelon, right-down watermelon, middle-tier cherry, horn cherry. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as the upper bell. ..

The upper bell 1 has "Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a", "Replay a-Cherry a-White 7", "Replay a-Cherry a-BAR", and "Replay a" on the winning line LN in any gaming state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay a-Cherry b-BAR "will be awarded when the combination is complete, and the upper bell 1 will be awarded in any game state. Sometimes eight medals are paid out. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of "replay a-cherry a-plum" and "replay a-cherry b-plum" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and is awarded in any gaming state. Eight medals will be paid out when the upper bell 2 wins. The upper bell 3 is when the combination of "Replay a-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay a-Plum-White 7", and "Replay a-Plum-BAR" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state. A prize is won, and eight medals are paid out when the upper bell 3 wins in any game state. The upper bell 4 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "replay a-plum-plum" in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 4 wins in any gaming state. Is paid out. The upper bell 5 has "Replay b-cherry a-cherry a", "Replay b-cherry a-white 7", "Replay b-cherry a-BAR", and "Replay b" on the winning line LN in any game state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay b-Cherry b-BAR "will be awarded when the combination is complete, and the upper bell 5 will be awarded in any game state. Sometimes eight medals are paid out. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of "Replay b-cherry a-plum" and "Replay b-cherry b-plum" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. Eight medals will be paid out when the upper bell 6 wins. The upper bell 7 is when the winning line LN has a combination of "Replay b-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay b-Plum-White 7", and "Replay b-Plum-BAR" in any game state. A prize is won, and eight medals are paid out when the upper bell 7 wins in any game state. The upper bell 8 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "replay a-plum-plum" in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 8 wins in any gaming state. Is paid out. By aligning the combinations of the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 on the winning line LN, the combinations of "bell-bell-bells" can be aligned on the invalid line LM1.

The middle bell will be awarded when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-bell-bell" in any gaming state, and eight medals will be paid out when the middle bell is won in any gaming state. .. The downward-sloping bell is "Replay a-Bell-Red 7", "Replay a-Bell-Replay a", "Replay b-Bell-Red 7", "Replay b-Bell" on the winning line LN in any game state. A prize will be awarded when the combination of "-Replay a" is complete, and eight medals will be paid out when the downward-sloping bell wins in any game state.

The middle watermelon will be awarded when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and 5 medals will be paid out when the middle watermelon wins in any game state. .. The downward-sloping watermelon wins when the combination of "Bell-watermelon-cherry b" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and 5 medals when the downward-sloping watermelon wins in any game state. Will be paid out. By aligning the combinations of the symbols constituting the downward-sloping watermelon on the winning line LN, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" can be aligned on the invalid line LM3.

The middle-tier cherry wins when the combination of "cherry a-bell-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and one medal is awarded when the middle-tier cherry wins in any game state. It will be paid out. Kaku Cherry will be awarded when the combination of "Red 7-Bell-Replay a" and "BAR-Bell-Replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and Kaku Cherry will be awarded in any game state. When a prize is won, one medal will be paid out.

As shown in FIG. 13, among the winning roles, the replay roles include middle-stage replay, upward-sloping replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7-matched replay, red 7 missed replay, blue 7-matched replay, and blue 7 Includes missed replays.

The middle replay is a prize when the combination of "replay a-replay a-replay a" and "replay b-replay a-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4, and the replay game (replay) is played. Granted. The upward-sloping replay is awarded when the combination of "Bell-Replay a-Red 7" or "Bell-Replay a-Bell" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT1 to RT4, and the replay game (replay) is given. To. The promotion replay is awarded when the combination of "bell-replay a-replay a" is aligned with the winning line LN in RT1, and the replay game (replay) is given. The special replay is awarded when the combination of "replay a-replay a-bell" and "replay b-replay a-bell" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay game) is given. The fall replay is "Bell-Red 7-Cherry a", "Bell-Red 7-Watermelon", "Bell-Red 7-Plum", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a" on the winning line LN at RT0 and RT2. Win a prize when the combinations of "Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon", "Bell-Watermelon-Plum", "Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a", "Bell-Cherry a-Watermelon", and "Bell-Cherry a-Plum" are available. And a replay game (replay) is given. The red 7-matched replay is awarded when the combination of "replay b-blue 7-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT2, and the replay game (replay) is given. Red 7 Missed Replay is "Replay a-Blue 7-Replay a", "Replay a-Watermelon-Replay a", "Replay a-Cherry a-Replay a", "Replay b-Watermelon-" on the winning line LN in RT2. When the combination of "replay a" and "replay b-cherry a-replay a" is complete, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is given. The blue 7 matching replay is won when the combination of "watermelon-blue 7-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT2, and the replay game (replay) is given. Blue 7 Missed Replay is "Watermelon-Watermelon-Replay a", "Watermelon-Cherry a-Replay a", "Bell-Blue 7-Replay a", "Bell-Watermelon-Replay a" or When the combination of "Bell-Cherry a-Replay a" is complete, a prize will be awarded and a replay game (replay) will be awarded.

By aligning the combinations of "replay b-blue 7-replay a" constituting the red 7 matching replay on the winning line LN, the combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" can be aligned on the invalid line LM2. Further, when the combination of "cherry a-blue 7-replay a" constituting the blue 7 matching replay is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" can be aligned with the invalid line LM4.

As shown in FIG. 14, the transition rolls are "replay a-cherry a-bell", "replay a-cherry b-bell", "replay a-plum-bell", and "replay b-cherry a-bell". , "Replay b-Cherry b-Bell", "Replay b-Plum-Bell", "Replay a-Bell-Cherry a", "Replay a-Bell-White 7", "Replay a-Bell-BAR", " Replay a-Bell-Plum, "Replay b-Bell-Cherry a", "Replay b-Bell-White 7", "Replay b-Bell-BAR", "Replay b-Bell-Plum", "Bell-Cherry" a-cherry a, bell-cherry a-white 7, bell-cherry a-BAR, bell-cherry a-plum, bell-cherry b-cherry a, bell-cherry b- White 7 ”,“ Bell-Cherry b-BAR ”,“ Bell-Cherry b-Plum ”,“ Bell-Plum-Cherry a ”,“ Bell-Plum-White 7 ”,“ Bell-Plum-BAR ”,“ Bell It is a combination of "-plum-plum", and when the transition rolls at RT0, RT2, and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, the transition to RT1 is performed. In this embodiment, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the winning upper bell is missed. In that case, the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In this embodiment, the winning combination or the winning combination that is the target of the internal lottery depends on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later as the lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations may be read out at the same time and may be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 17 to 21, "+" is indicated between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 17 to 19, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. In addition, the ○ mark in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the lottery target combination is in the game state, and the × mark is not the lottery target combination in the game state. It shows that. Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of judgment values of the predetermined set value (common to the set value in this embodiment). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. Further, FIG. 17 shows a combination of special combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state, FIG. 18 shows a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state, and FIG. 19 shows a lottery target. The combination of the replay combination read out as a combination is shown.

When the game state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, and Replay GR16 are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, Replay GR1, Replay GR2, Replay GR3, Replay GR4, Replay GR5, and Replay GR6 are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, Replay GR25, and Replay GR26 are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay It will be the target of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT4, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RB, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells are the targets of the internal lottery.

The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, the common bell, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the watermelon are the combinations or combinations of the roles shown in FIG. 20, respectively. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as a middle bell, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as a right bell. There is. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as push order bells.

Normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26 are combinations of combinations shown in FIG. 21, respectively. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26, it may be simply referred to as push-order replay.

In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 22, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order. For example, if the left bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle bells stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop or the right reel is the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 and the upper bell 8 or the transition result is performed. Stop at the winning line LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, and as shown in FIG. 22, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order.

Specifically, if the push order bell is won and the reel stop operation is performed as the first stop, the middle bell will win a prize, the bell symbol is stopped in the middle of the reel, and then the rest By performing the reel stop operation, the "bell" is also stopped in the middle stage of the remaining reels, and the combination of the middle stage bells is aligned with the winning line LN.

On the other hand, if the push order bell is won and the reels other than the reel on which the middle bell is to be won as the first stop are stopped, the first stop reel and the second stop reel are won. The constituent symbols of the upper bell (if the left bell is 1, "replay a" or "replay b" on the left reel, "cherry a", "cherry b" or "plum" on the middle reel, and on the right reel Either "Cherry a", "White 7", "BAR" or "Plum") can be stopped in the middle stage, and when the two reels are stopped, the winning upper bell can be stopped at the winning line LN. Situations (for left bell 1, "replay a-cherry a / cherry b-rotating", "replay a-rotating-cherry a / white 7 / BAR", "replay b-plum-rotating", "Replay b-Rotating-Plum"), and if the 3rd stop reel is stopped at the timing when the winning upper bell configuration symbol can be pulled in, it will be in the middle of the 3rd stop reel. Stop the winning upper bell configuration symbol, align the winning upper bell combination to the winning line LN, and stop the third stop reel except when the winning upper bell configuration symbol can be pulled in. If an operation is performed, the "bell" is stopped in the middle of the third stop reel, and the combination of the transition rolls (if the left bell is 1, "replay a-cherry a / cherry b-bell", " Replay a-Bell-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR ”,“ Replay b-Plum-Bell ”,“ Replay b-Bell-Plum ”) are aligned on the winning line LN. In addition, when the two reels are stopped, the winning upper bell cannot be stopped at the winning line L (if the left bell is 1, "replay b-cherry a / cherry b-rotating", " If replay b-rotating-cherry a / white 7 / BAR "," replay a-plum-rotating "," replay a-rotating-plum "), the timing at which the third stop reel is stopped. Regardless, the "bell" is stopped in the middle of the 3rd stop reel, and the combination of transition rolls (if the left bell is 1, "replay b-cherry a / cherry b-bell", "replay b-bell-" "Cherry a / White 7 / BAR", "Replay a-Plum-Bell", "Replay a-Bell-Plum") are aligned with the winning line L. In addition, when the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 is aligned with the combinations of "bell-bell-other than bell", "other than bell-bell-bell", and "other than bell-bell-bell".

Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order bell is operated in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell. That is, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is not possible to intentionally select the stop order according to the type unless the type is known, and if the stop order matches, the middle bell is surely won. Although you can surely get medals by letting them do, you can only get medals at a certain rate if the stop order does not match. Further, especially in RT0 and RT2, since the shift result is stopped when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the shift to RT1 will occur at a constant rate. In this embodiment, the middle bell wins at an equal rate and eight medals can be obtained regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed. Therefore, the player performs the stop operation in which stop order. However, it is possible to prevent it from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transition roll can be stopped regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, and the transition is surely performed even when the stop operation is performed at any timing. There is no timing to avoid the roll, and if you do not know the type of push order bell, you cannot intentionally avoid the stop of the transition roll.

In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the middle bell or the upper bell can be won, the transition result is always stopped. However, when the push order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the middle bell or the upper bell cannot be won, a transition roll or a missed roll, that is, a symbol in which neither prize is awarded It may be a configuration in which a combination of symbols that is a combination and is not a combination of symbols that constitute a transition result is stopped.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, as shown in FIG. 23, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left, middle, and right, the combination of promotion replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop order is other than left, middle, and right. When the stop operation is performed with, the combination of the middle replays is stopped at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR2 to GR2, and as shown in FIG. 23, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when Replay GR1 to 6 are won in RT1, the promotion replay wins by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, but if the stop order does not match, RT1 will be maintained. In this embodiment, the promotion replay wins at an equal rate and shifts to RT0 regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed. Therefore, no matter which stop order the player performs the stop operation, it is extremely extreme. It is possible to prevent it from becoming disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, as shown in FIG. 24, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR11 (special replay + middle replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle replays stops at the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. Stops the fall replay combination at the winning line LN. If the replay GR12 (special replay + middle replay + fall replay + right rising replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle replay stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If Replay GR13 (Special Replay + Middle Replay + Fall Replay + Red 7 Match Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay will be on the winning line LN. When the game is stopped and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the middle replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. If so, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR14 (special replay + middle replay + fall replay + red 7-matched replay + right-up replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays will be When the game stops at the winning line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of middle replays stops at the winning line LN and the right reel is the first stop in the stop order. When the stop operation is performed, the combination of fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN. If Replay GR15 (Special Replay + Middle Replay + Fall Replay + Blue 7 Match Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays will be on the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. If so, the combination of middle replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR16 (special replay + middle replay + fall replay + blue 7 match replay + right rising replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay will be If you stop at the winning line LN and perform the stop operation in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays will stop at the winning line LN and the right reel will be the first stop in the stop order. When the stop operation is performed, the combination of the middle replays is stopped at the winning line LN.

Therefore, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won in RT0, the special replay wins by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the middle replay, and it matches the stop order corresponding to the special replay. If you do so, you can move to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the middle replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall replay will win and move to RT1. It may end up. In this embodiment, regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, the middle replay wins at an equal rate and RT0 is maintained, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and the fall replay wins. Since the game shifts to RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous regardless of the stop order in which the player performs the stop operation.

Further, in this embodiment, RT0 is maintained in the case where the replays GR11 and 12 are won in RT0, the case where the replays GR13 and 14 are won in RT0, and the case where the replays GR15 and 16 are won in RT0. The stop order for winning the replay (first stop reel) and the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 (first stop reel) are different. Further, when the replay GR11 and 12 are won in RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the middle replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but the stop order (first stop reel) is the same, but the replay GR12 is different from the case where the replay GR11 is won. The stop order (first stop reel) for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 is different from the case where is won. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. Therefore, even if the stop order for winning the middle replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified.

In this embodiment, when the replay GR21-23 is won, as shown in FIG. 24, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR21 (red 7 match replay + red 7 missed replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel or the middle reel as the first stop, the red 7 match replay or If the red 7 missed replay combination stops at the winning line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop, the promotion replay combination stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR 22 and 23, and as shown in FIG. 24, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when the replay GR21-23 is won in RT2, the red 7 aligned replay or the red 7 missed replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the type is intentionally won. It is not possible to select the stop order according to, and if the stop order matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning the red 7 aligned replay or the red 7 missed replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win a prize and shift to RT0. In this embodiment, the player stops in which stop order because the red 7 aligned replay or the red 7 missed replay wins and maintains RT2 regardless of which stop order is performed. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR24 to 26 are won, as shown in FIG. 24, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR24 (blue 7 match replay + blue 7 missed replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel or the middle reel as the first stop, the blue 7 match replay or If the blue 7 missed replay combination stops at the winning line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop, the promotion replay combination stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR 25 and 26, and as shown in FIG. 24, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when Replay GR24-26 is won in RT2, Blue 7 aligned replay or Blue 7 missed replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if you do not know the type, that type is intentionally It is not possible to select the stop order according to, and if the stop order matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning the blue 7 aligned replay or the blue 7 missed replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win a prize and shift to RT0. In this embodiment, the player stops in which stop order because the blue 7 aligned replay or the blue 7 missed replay wins and maintains RT2 regardless of which stop order is performed. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, RT 0 to 4 and a bonus (RB, RB in BB) are controlled. RT0 shifts by winning a promotion replay in RT1 and RT2. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 shifts to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition roll, or shifts to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won. Then, it ends by shifting to RT4. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100% when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, while it becomes 100% or less when the navigation notification is not executed. RT1 shifts at RT0, RT2, and RT3 by winning a fall replay or stopping the shift roll. Then, RT1 ends by shifting to RT0 by winning a promotion replay or shifting to RT4 by winning a special role, regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT1. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100%. RT2 shifts at RT0 by winning a special replay. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2, RT2 shifts to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, shifts to RT1 by stopping the transition roll, or shifts to RT4 by winning a special role. It ends with. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100% when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, while it becomes 100% or less when the navigation notification is not executed. RT3 transitions at the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT3, RT3 ends by shifting to RT1 by stopping the transition roll or by shifting to RT4 by winning a special role. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100%. RT4 shifts by winning a special role (BB, RB) in RT0-3. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT4, the RT4 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to RT4 wins a prize and shifts to a bonus (BB or RB). The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification or the navigation notification is not executed. RB shifts by winning RB at RT4. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are digested or 6 times are won. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100%. BB shifts by winning BB at RT4. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds the specified number (316 in this embodiment) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the BB. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100%.

Among RT0-4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. Further, among RTs 0 to 4, RTs 0, 2 and 4 have a higher probability of winning the replaying combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3, which is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3. It can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player. Further, among RT0, 2 and 4, RT0 and 2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT4. Further, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games described later is likely to be added.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification that notifies the player in the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is the notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination according to the game state, and the sub control unit 91 receives the first internal winning command. , The second internal winning command and the push order command are transmitted to execute the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. The notification target combinations according to the game state are replay GR1 to 6 and push order bells when RT1 and replay GR11 to 16 and push order bells when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Push order bell. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither AT nor ART is controlled. , It is possible to execute a navigation effect. In the navigation notification of this embodiment, the stopping order that is advantageous to the player is identifiable by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The mode of navigation notification will be described in detail later.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when notifying the stop order of the left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. To do. In particular, when the replay GR21-26 is won in RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7-matched replay, the red 7-missed replay or the blue 7-matched replay, and the blue 7 missed replay win is notified, the above-mentioned stop order image In addition, an image prompting the stop operation at the timing of aiming at the red 7 and the blue 7 is also displayed on each reel, and the stop operation at that timing is prompted. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to 16 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the middle replay or the special replay wins is identifiablely notified. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the red 7-matched replay and the red 7 missed replay win is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the blue 7-matched replay and the blue 7 missed replay win is identifiable.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay in RT1 and shift to RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and can win the middle bell, and in RT0. To keep RT0 by winning the middle replay, to win the special replay and move to RT2, to avoid the fall replay, to win the middle bell, to avoid the stop of the transition. You can, in RT2, you can win the Red 7 Match Replay, Red 7 Missed Replay, Blue 7 Matched Replay, Blue 7 Missed Replay to maintain RT2, win the middle bell, and avoid the stoppage of the transition it can.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls ART (a state controlled by AT at RT0) when the lottery condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell are won). An ART lottery will be held to determine whether or not. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursory period ends.

When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT0 is also called the preparation state. The main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won in the ready state. At this time, in RT1, the navigation notification is applied when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and the stop order for winning the promotion replay when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, eight medals are surely obtained. It becomes possible.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the promotion replay wins in RT1, and starts controlling the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 sets a predetermined number of games as the number of remaining games of ART assigned to the RAM 91c, and starts counting the number of remaining games of ART. After the start of ART, the stop order for winning the middle bell will be notified when the push order bell is won, so it is possible to reliably win eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition roll and the winning of the fall replay, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, if the additional state lottery, which will be described later, has not been won, the stop order for winning the middle replay when the replay GR11 to 16 is won is notified by the navigation notification, so the stop operation should be performed according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to win the middle replay and maintain RT0.

Further, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transition roll when the push order bell is won, and it will be impossible to avoid the fall replay winning when the replay GR11 to 16 is won, and the transition roll. A series of AT and ART control is completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping or winning a fall replay.

In addition, after the start of ART, if the lottery conditions (watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, common bell winning) are satisfied before the number of remaining games becomes 0, it is decided whether or not to add the number of ART games. An additional lottery will be held. Then, when the additional lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is added to the remaining number of ART games.

In addition, after the start of ART, if the lottery condition (winning of strong cherry) is satisfied before the number of remaining games becomes 0, the probability that the number of ART games will be added is higher than during ART. An additional state lottery will be held to determine whether or not. Then, when the additional state lottery is won, the stop order for winning the special replay is notified by the navigation notification when the replay GR11 to 16 is won, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. It is possible to win a special replay and shift to RT2.

When the game shifts to RT2 due to winning the additional state lottery, ART is interrupted, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly, and the additional state is shifted. The additional state continues until the promotion replay wins or the transition roll stops, and during that time, the number of ART games is drawn every time one of the roles wins, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is calculated. Add to the number of remaining games in ART. In particular, when Red 7 Replay or Red 7 Missed Replay wins, the average number of games won in the ART game number lottery is set to be higher than when other roles win, and Blue 7 Replay or Blue 7 When the missed replay wins, the average number of games won in the ART game number lottery is set to be higher than when the red 7 replay or the red 7 missed replay wins.

In the additional state, until the guaranteed number of games is reached, the stop order for winning the red 7 replay or the red 7 missed replay when the replay GR21-23 is won is notified by the navigation notification, and the blue 7 replay or the blue 7 replay when the replay GR24 to 26 is won Blue 7 Since the stop order for winning the missed replay is notified by the navigation notification, the end of RT2 due to the promotion replay winning, that is, the end of the additional state is avoided by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, and red 7 replays, red 7 missed replays, blue 7 replays or blue 7 missed replays can be won to add more games to the remaining ART games than when other roles were won. In addition, after reaching the guaranteed number of games, the navigation notification will not be executed when the replay GR21-26 is won, so it becomes impossible to avoid the promotion replay winning when the replay GR21-26 is won, and the promotion replay winning. By shifting to RT0, the additional state ends, and the counting of ART and the number of ART games is restarted.

In addition, in the added state, regardless of whether or not the guaranteed number of games has been reached, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It is possible to surely obtain eight medals, avoid the stoppage of the transition roll, and avoid the transition to RT1.

Further, if the special combination is won after the start of ART and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly. When a special role is won during ART, the navigation notification is not sent even if the push order bell is won until the special role is won.

If a special role is won during ART and ART is interrupted, then the winning special role is won and the corresponding bonus is controlled, and the transition roll is stopped at RT3, which shifts after the bonus ends, and RT1 At the time of shifting to, the control of the AT is restarted, and along with this, the ART is restarted by shifting to RT0 again after the preparation state, and the counting of the number of remaining games of the ART is also restarted.

Further, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the middle bell wins by the navigation notification when the push order bell is won during ART or in the additional state, and ignores the notified stop order. When the stop operation is performed, the upper bell may win and RT0 or RT2 may be maintained, but the transition result may be stopped and the transition to RT1 may occur. If the game shifts from RT0 or RT2 to RT1 during ART or in the additional state, the additional state ends, but ART continues, and the remaining number of games in ART is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and the preparation state is established. Similarly, when the replays GR1 to GR1 in RT1 are won, the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified by the navigation notification, and the promotion replay is won by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, and the promotion replay is won from RT1 to RT0. It is possible to migrate.

In this embodiment, when the middle stage replay that maintains RT0 and the special replay that shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than RT0, are won at the same time, the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins and the stop in which the special replay wins are won. The order and the stop order are different, and if the additional state lottery is not won, the stop order in which the middle replay wins is notified by the navigation notification, and the stop operation in the notified stop order is promoted, and RT0 Is designed to be maintained.

In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation notification, there is a possibility that the stop order for shifting from the notified stop order to RT2 can be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 may be specified. Despite notifying the order, there was a risk that the operation would be performed in the stop order of intentionally shifting to RT2.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, RT0 is maintained when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. The stop order for winning the middle stage replay and the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 are different, and when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay where RT0 is maintained is also different. The order is the same, but when the replay GR11 is won and when the replay GR12 is won, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 is different, and when the replay GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, RT0 The same applies when the replays GR15 and 16 are won. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the middle replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified by the navigation notification, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified. Therefore, when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified, it is possible to prevent the stop order for shifting to RT2 from being specified.

Further, in this embodiment, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won in RT0, the stop order for winning the middle replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but the replay GR12 is different from the case where the replay GR11 is won. If the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 is different from that for winning, and if it does not match the stop order for winning the special replay, the fall replay wins and is more disadvantageous to the player than RT0. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. Therefore, by specifying the stop order for winning the middle replay in which RT0 is maintained by the navigation notification, even if the stop order for winning the special replay is narrowed down, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order. Since this may cause a disadvantage to the player, it is possible to urge the player to stop the operation in the notified stop order.

In this embodiment, the reel stop order is applied as an operation mode for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, and an operation mode for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2. , The timing of the stop operation may be applied, or the combination of the stop order and the timing of the stop operation may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode in which the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained at the time of winning the replay GR11 to 16 is won, and the operation mode in which the special replay that shifts to RT2 is won. In addition, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1 which is more disadvantageous to the player than RT0, but the operation mode to win the middle replay where RT0 is maintained when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, the special shift to RT2 When the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode for winning the replay, at least the display result other than the display result in which the special replay that shifts to RT2 wins is stopped. For example, the middle replay wins the prize. The display result may be stopped.

Further, in this embodiment, when the replays GR11 and 12 having the same operation mode for winning the middle stage replay are won, the operation mode for winning the special replay is the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay as compared with the case where the replay GR11 and 12 are won. It is the same as a part of the operation mode for winning the special replay in different replays GR13 to 16, but the operation mode for winning the middle replay is different from that when the replays GR11 and 12 are won. The configuration may be different from the operation mode. Further, when the replays GR13 and 14 having the same operation mode for winning the middle replay are won, the operation mode for winning the special replay is different from that when the replay GR13 and 14 are won. , 15 and 16 are the same as a part of the operation mode for winning the special replay, but the operation mode for winning the middle replay is different from the operation mode when the replay GR13 and 14 are won. The configuration may be different from the operation mode for winning a prize. Further, when the replays GR15 and 16 having the same operation mode for winning the middle stage replay are won, the operation mode for winning the special replay is different from the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay when the replay GR15 and 16 are won. It is the same as a part of the operation mode for winning the special replay in the above, but the operation mode for winning the middle replay is different from the operation mode for winning the special replay in the replays GR15 and 16. It may be.

Further, RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games is likely to be added, that is, it is advantageous to the player in that a privilege advantageous to the player is likely to be given. However, for example, the configuration may be advantageous for the player in that the probability of winning a specific combination is high, the probability of winning a specific combination is high, and the payout rate of medals is high.

Here, the advantageous privilege for the player is the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state for the player (winning the lottery to determine whether or not the advantageous state occurs, shifting to the advantageous state). The right to be notified of the operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which the game value is given, the current game state is advantageous to the player. It is a directly advantageous privilege for the player, such as the right to be notified of whether or not the game is in a good game state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.). It may be a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, as a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

Further, in this embodiment, in RT0, the display result of maintaining RT0, the display result of shifting to RT2, and the display result of shifting to RT1 all apply the display result in which the re-game combination wins. The display result may be a display result in which a small winning combination wins, or a display result in which no winning combination is won.

Next, the control contents of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 34.

In this embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target combination, and a lottery target combination that may be carried over, that is, a special combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special combination is set. A lottery target combination that is not carried over, that is, a general combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the special winning combination number table, when none of the special winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of BB is "1". The winning number is assigned "2".

Further, as shown in FIG. 26, in the general winning combination winning number table, when none of the general winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of the normal replay is "1". , The winning number of replay GR1 is "2", the winning number of replay GR2 is "3", the winning number of replay GR3 is "4", and the winning number of replay GR4 is "5". The winning number of GR5 is "6", the winning number of replay GR6 is "7", the winning number of replay GR11 is "8", and the winning number of replay GR12 is "9". The winning number is "10", the winning number of the replay GR14 is "11", the winning number of the replay GR15 is "12", and the winning number of the replay GR16 is "13". The winning number of the replay GR22 is "15", the winning number of the replay GR23 is "16", the winning number of the replay GR24 is "17", and the winning number of the replay GR25 is "17". "18" is assigned, and "19" is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR26. The winning number of the strong cherry is "20", the winning number of the strong cherry is "21", and the winning number of the watermelon is "22". The winning number of the left bell 1 is "23", the winning number of the left bell 2 is "24", the winning number of the left bell 3 is "25", and the winning number of the left bell 4 is "". "26", the winning number of the middle bell 1 is "27", the winning number of the middle bell 2 is "28", the winning number of the middle bell 3 is "29", and the winning number of the middle bell 4 is "29". , "30", the winning number of the right bell 1 is "31", the winning number of the right bell 2 is "32", the winning number of the right bell 3 is "33", the winning number of the right bell 4 The number is assigned "34", and the winning number of the common bell is assigned "35".

As described above, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery, the combination is selected. , The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination for which the winning is determined is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if none of the winning combinations are won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared after each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the winning special role wins. It will be cleared.

After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning are based on the internal winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, in the internal winning command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is obtained. , The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of two bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores a MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is the first internal winning command in the first byte, and wins a special role in the EXT of the second byte. Store the number.

In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Winning obtained by sequentially determining whether or not there is (Sf5), whether or not it is less than 20 (Sf6), whether or not it is less than 23 (Sf7), and whether or not it is less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of the plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for transmission winning. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in the step of Sf5 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 20 in the step of Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 19, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in the step of Sf6 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 23 in the step of Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is assigned. The transmission winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 23 in the step of Sf7 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 35 in the step of Sf8, that is, when the winning number is any of 23 to 34, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in the step of Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmitting winning number (Sf9).

Then, after the transmission winning number of the general combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps of Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. When the main control unit 41 stores the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the second internal winning command is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and serves as a general role in the EXT of the second byte. Stores the winning number for transmission.

After storing the second internal winning command in the command queue in the step of Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

As described above, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the transmitting winning number, and the first winning number including the transmitting winning number is set. Set the internal winning command of to the command queue.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process of this embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, the command is used. The winning number by the internal lottery can be specified based on the included sending winning number.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) the winning number is based on the above, while the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19). It is possible to identify something.

If the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify something.

The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of this embodiment are subsequently executed by the timer interrupt processing (main) to the sub-control unit 91. Will be transmitted sequentially.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub control unit 91, but the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example and other data. The form may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the command is composed of a 2-byte signal, but these commands may be composed of a 1-byte signal or a 3-byte or more signal.

Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command composed of 2 bytes are transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and 2 of each command. Although the configuration includes the winning number for transmission in the byte, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data forms may be used. For example, the first internal winning command and the second internal Each winning command is composed of a 3-byte signal, and the 3rd byte includes the special winning transmission winning number or the general winning transmission winning number, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. It may be composed of one signal consisting of 3 bytes, the 2nd byte may include the winning number for transmission of the special combination, and the 3rd byte may include the winning number for transmission of the general combination.

In this embodiment, the winning numbers of the special winning combination and the general winning combination are assigned separately, that is, the winning numbers of the special winning combination corresponding to the types and deviations of the special winning combination (BB, RB) in the special winning combination winning number table are assigned. It is configured to set and set the winning number of the general role according to the type of the general role and the loss in the general role winning number table, and the main control unit 41 sets the winning number of the special role and the winning number of the special role according to the result of the internal lottery. The winning number of the general winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, but the winning number is assigned without dividing the special winning combination and the general winning combination. For example, BB + strong cherry, etc. shown in FIG. 17) ”may be assigned to each of the lottery target combinations. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special winning combination and the small winning combination are won based only on the one winning number. It is possible to determine whether or not the reels are being used, and perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.).

Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26, 28, and 29.

In this embodiment, navigation numbers (0 to 9) that can identify the reel stop order by navigation notification are assigned in advance, and among the lottery target combinations, the notification target combination is assigned a navigation number in advance for each type. , A navigation number table in which navigation numbers for each type of lottery target combination are set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 28, the navigation numbers are 0, which indicates the standard push order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), and the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop, that is, the left first. 1 Indicates a stop 1, a stop order in which the middle reel 2C is the first stop, that is, the middle first stop 2, a stop order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop, that is, a right first stop 3, the first stop Left reel 2L, 2nd stop is middle reel 2C, 3rd stop is right reel 2R 4, showing stop order 4, 1st stop is left reel 2L, 2nd stop is right reel 2R, 3rd stop is middle reel 2C 5. Indicates the stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the left reel 2L, and the third stop is the right reel 2R. 6, The first stop is the middle reel 2C, and the second stop. Indicates the stop order in which the right reel 2R and the third stop are the left reel 2L, the first stop is the right reel 2L, the second stop is the left reel 2L, and the third stop is the middle reel 2C. , 9 indicating a stop order in which the first stop is the right reel 2R, the second stop is the middle reel 2C, and the third stop is the left reel 2L is set.

In this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop is applied as the standard push order specified by the navigation number 0, but the standard push order is disadvantageously advantageous for the player. As long as it is a standard push order, it may be in another stop order.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the navigation number table, navigation numbers are set for each type of the notification target combination among the lottery target combinations, and the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, and the left bell 4 are set. "1" is for middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, and "2" is for right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, and right bell 4. Is set, "4" for replay GR1, "5" for replay GR2, "6" for replay GR3, "7" for replay GR4, and "7" for replay GR5. “8” is set, and “9” is set for the replay GR6.

Further, for replay GR11 to 16, the navigation number is set according to the winning status of the above-mentioned additional lottery, and if the additional lottery is not won, the navigation number 1 is set for the replay GR11 and the replay GR12. , Navi number 2 is set for replay GR13 and replay GR14, and navigation number 3 is set for replay GR15 and replay GR16. If the additional lottery is won, the navigation number is set for replay GR11 and replay GR16. 2. The navigation number 3 is set for the replay GR12 and the replay GR13, and the navigation number 1 is set for the replay GR14 and the replay GR15. Further, navigation numbers 1 and 2 are set for the replay GR21 and the replay GR24, navigation numbers 1 and 3 are set for the replay GR22 and the replay GR25, and navigation numbers 2 and 3 are set for the replay GR23 and the replay GR26. ..

Note that navigation numbers are not set for normal replays, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells, which are not the roles to be notified among the lottery target roles.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins a general combination set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the start operation is performed and when the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. The push order command setting process for setting the push order command according to the number in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, in the push order command setting process, first, after acquiring the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process (Sg1), the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is obtained. Whether or not the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT) by referring to the predetermined flag indicating whether or not the navigation notification is being performed, which is set to. Is determined (Sg2). If it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is determined based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is not determined, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation number (Sg6).

On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is performed, and when it is determined in the step of Sg5 that the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is confirmed, it is stored in the predetermined area of ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIG. 26), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the general combination acquired in the step of Sg1 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation number.

At this time, if it is specified that the replays GR1 to 6 have been won based on the internal winning number, the stop order in which the combination of promotion replays is stopped at the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination is set. Set the indicated navigation number as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 have been won and that the additional lottery has not been won, the combination of the middle replays is set to the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set the navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 have been won and that the additional lottery has been won, a combination of special replays is added to the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set the navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped as the transmission navigation number.

If it is specified that the replays GR21 to 26 have been won, one of the red 7-matched replay, the red 7-missed replay, the blue 7-matched replay, and the blue 7 missed replay is selected according to the type of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination of the above can be stopped on the winning line LN is set as the transmission navigation number. In this embodiment, two navigation numbers are set for the navigation numbers corresponding to the replay GR21 to 26 in the navigation number table, but the main control unit 41 is one of the navigation numbers selected by lottery. Set the navigation number as the transmission navigation number.

If it is specified that the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won based on the internal winning numbers, the middle bells are selected according to the type of winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination is stopped on the winning line LN is set as the transmission navigation number.

After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sg3 or the step of Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When the push order command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the push order command is a push order command in the first byte, and stores a transmission navigation number in the EXT of the second byte.

After the push order command is stored in the command queue in the step of Sg4, the push order command setting process is ended and the process returns to the main process (main).

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the push order command setting process when the start operation is performed, which is advantageous for the player when the navigation notification is being executed. If a push order command that can specify the stop order is set in the command queue and the navigation notification is not being executed, the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, and the standard is disadvantageous or advantageous to the player. Set a push order command that can specify a specific push order in the command queue.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the push order command setting process every time the stop operation is performed, so that the main control unit 41 stops at the winning line LN even when the navigation notification is not being executed. If is confirmed, a push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is set in the command queue.

Further, in the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, for example, when the push order command setting process is executed, the replay GR1 is won in a state where the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed. , When neither reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, promotion replay and middle stage replay can be stopped, but since it is not certain which role will be stopped, the standard navigation number ("0") Is set as the transmission navigation number, and the push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Also, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, promotion replay and middle stage replay can still be stopped, and it is not certain which combination will stop, so the standard navigation number ("" A push order command including 0 ") is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the promotion replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the winning combination to be stopped is confirmed. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation number (“4”) that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player (the stop order that wins the promotion replay) is used as the transmission navigation number. Set. Further, when the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped in the first stop, the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and then the reels other than the middle reel 2C are stopped as the second stop. Regardless of the order, only the middle replay can be stopped and the winning combination is fixed, so even if the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player ("" 4 ”) is set as the transmission navigation number.

Further, even when the replay GR2 to 6 are won in the state where the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed, either the promotion replay or the middle replay role is played in the same manner as when the replay GR1 is won. When it is not decided whether to stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is decided whether the promotion replay or the middle replay will be stopped. Push order commands including navigation numbers that can specify the stop order are set.

Further, for example, when the game state is RT0, the replay GR11 is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, and neither reel 2L, 2C, or 2R is stopped, the middle stage replay, the special replay, Although the fall replay can be stopped, it is not certain which combination will be stopped, so a standard navigation number ("0") that cannot specify the stop order of the replay GR11 is set as the transmission navigation number. , The push order command including the transmission navigation number will be set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the winning combination is determined. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the stop is advantageous for the player. A navigation number (“2”) that can specify the order (stop order for winning a special replay) is set as a transmission navigation number. Further, when the middle reel 2C is stopped as the first stop, it is confirmed that only the special replay is stopped, so that the navigation number (“2”) that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player is used for transmission. It is set as a navigation number, and when the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop, it is confirmed that only the fall replay will stop, so the navigation number ("2") that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. ) Is set as the navigation number for transmission.

Further, even when the replay GR12 to 16 are won in the state where the game state is RT0 and the navigation notification is not performed, any of the middle replay, the special replay, and the fall replay is performed in the same manner as when the replay GR11 is won. When the push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set when it is not decided whether the role of is stopped, and when it is decided which of the middle replay, the special replay, and the fall replay is stopped. In addition, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order (stop order for winning a special replay) that is advantageous for the player is set.

Also, when the game state is RT2 and the navigation notification is not performed and the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the red 7 match replay and the red 7 are missed in the same manner as when the replays GR1 to 6 are won. When it is uncertain which of the replay, the blue 7 match replay, the blue 7 missed replay, and the promotion replay will stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and which role is A navigation number that can identify the stop order that is advantageous for the player (red 7 match replay, red 7 missed replay, blue 7 match replay, blue 7 missed replay) when it is decided whether to stop. Push order commands including are set.

Also, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won without the navigation notification being performed, the same as when the replay GR1 to 6 and the replay GR21 to 26 are won. Then, when it is uncertain which combination of the middle bell and the upper bells 1 to 8 is stopped, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and which combination is stopped. When is confirmed, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order (stop order for winning the middle bell) that is advantageous for the player is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is elected in the state where the main control unit 41 is not controlling the AT, the player is at the timing when the stop order advantageous to the player is determined. A push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The timing at which the advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice combination (replay GR11-16 and replay GR21-26 among the push order replays), and the six-choice combination (6 choices). In the replay GR1 to 6), it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed and it is determined that the winning combination for the player is not stopped, or the timing when the second stop operation is performed.

The push order commands set in the push order command setting process of this embodiment are subsequently transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt process (main).

Then, when the sub control unit 91 is specified to perform navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the above-mentioned first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. In addition, a navigation effect is performed. When the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target combination is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than "0" based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the push order advantageous to the player is other than the standard push order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. To display. Further, in the navigation effect, an image suggesting a winning combination based on the second internal winning command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is won as the notification target role, the push order replay is won by displaying the image of the "bell" to suggest the possibility of winning the push order bell. If so, the type of replay GR that may win a prize is specified based on the game state (RT0 to RT3) on the main control unit 41 side specified based on the game state command or the like, and the specified replay is specified. By performing a production according to the role included in the GR (for example, promotion replay in replay GR1-6, special replay in replay GR11-16, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay in replay GR21-26). It is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a role that is advantageous to the person.

Further, as an effect according to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even if the replay GR21 to 26 are won in the internal lottery, in the internal winning command transmission process on the main control unit 41 side, the second internal As the winning number for transmitting the winning command, "2" indicating the winning of any of Replay GR1-6, 11-16, 21-26 is uniformly set, but the sub-control unit 91 is the second. Replay GR21-26 has been won by specifying that the transmission winning number is "2" based on the internal winning command and that the game state is RT2 based on the game state command or the like. An image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command, and an image suggesting that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win a prize by the operation according to the stop order (this implementation). In the example, by displaying an image that prompts the stop operation at the timing of aiming at the red 7 and the blue 7 on each reel), among the roles included in the replay GR21 to 26, the roles that are advantageous for the player (in this embodiment). , The role with a high average number of games won in the ART game number lottery) can be produced.

Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 and 30.

In this embodiment, a winning number (0 to 64) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which the winning number is set for each type of winning combination is specified in ROM 41b. It is stored in the area.

As shown in FIG. 12, the winning numbers are assigned for each type of winning combination, that is, for each combination of symbols stopped at the winning line LN, and the "replay a-cherry a-cherry a" of the upper bell 1 is "replay a-cherry a-cherry a". 1 ”is“ 2 ”for“ Replay a-cherry a-white 7 ”,“ 3 ”for“ Replay a-cherry a-BAR ”, and“ Replay a-cherry b-cherry a ”. "4" is assigned "5" to "Replay a-cherry b-white 7", "6" is assigned to "Replay a-cherry b-BAR", and "Replay a-cherry a-" in the upper bell 2 is assigned. "7" is assigned to "Plum", "8" is assigned to "Replay a-Cherry b-Plum", and "9" is assigned to "Replay a-Plum-Cherry a" in the upper bell 3. "10" is assigned to "-Plum-White 7", "11" is assigned to "Replay a-Plum-BAR", and "12" is assigned to "Replay a-Plum-Plum" in the upper bell 4. , "Replay b-cherry a-cherry a" of the upper bell 5 is "13", "replay b-cherry a-white 7" is "14", and "replay b-cherry a-BAR" is "15", "Replay b-cherry b-cherry a" is "16", "Replay b-cherry b-white 7" is "17", "Replay b-cherry b-BAR" is "18" is assigned, "19" is assigned to "Replay b-cherry a-plum" of the upper bell 6, "20" is assigned to "Replay b-cherry b-plum", and "20" of the upper bell 7 is assigned. "21" is assigned to "Replay b-Plum-Cherry a", "22" is assigned to "Replay b-Plum-White 7", and "23" is assigned to "Replay b-Plum-BAR". "24" is assigned to "Replay a-Plum-Plum" of 8.

In addition, "25" is assigned to the middle bell "Bell-Bell-Bell", and "26" is assigned to "Replay a-Bell-Red 7" of the downward-sloping bell, and "Replay a-Bell-Replay a". Is assigned "27", "28" is assigned to "Replay b-bell-red 7", and "29" is assigned to "Replay b-bell-replay a".

Further, "30" is assigned to the middle watermelon "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", and "31" is assigned to the right-down watermelon "bell-watermelon-cherry b". In addition, "32" is assigned to the middle cherry "cherry a-bell-replay a", and "33" is assigned to the square cherry "red 7-bell-replay a", and "BAR-bell-replay a". Is assigned "34".

As shown in FIG. 13, "35" is assigned to "replay a-replay a-replay a" in the middle replay, and "36" is assigned to "replay b-replay a-replay a". "37" is assigned to "Bell-Replay a-Red 7", "38" is assigned to "Bell-Replay a-Bell", and "39" is assigned to "Bell-Replay a-Replay a" of the promotion replay. Is assigned, and the fall replay "Bell-Red 7-Cherry a" is "40", "Bell-Red 7-Watermelon" is "41", and "Bell-Red 7-Plum" is "42". "Bell-watermelon-cherry a" is "43", "bell-watermelon-watermelon" is "44", "bell-watermelon-plum" is "45", "bell-cherry" "46" is assigned to "a-cherry a", "47" is assigned to "bell-cherry a-watermelon", and "48" is assigned to "bell-cherry a-plum". "49" is assigned to "replay a-bell", and "50" is assigned to "replay b-replay a-bell".

In addition, "51" is assigned to "Replay b-Blue 7-Replay a" of the red 7 matching replay, and "52" is assigned to "Replay a-Blue 7-Replay a" of the red 7 missing replay. "53" for "a-watermelon-replay a", "54" for "replay a-cherry a-replay a", "55" for "replay b-watermelon-replay a", "replay b" -Cherry a-Replay a "is assigned" 56 ", Blue 7 matching replay" Watermelon-Blue 7-Replay a "is assigned" 57 ", and Blue 7 Missed Replay" Watermelon-Watermelon-Replay " "A" is "58", "watermelon-cherry a-replay a" is "59", "bell-blue 7-replay a" is "60", and "bell-watermelon-replay a" is , "61" is assigned to "Bell-cherry a-replay a", and "62" is assigned to it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" of BB is assigned "63", and "blue 7-red 7-red 7" of RB is assigned "64". ing.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 responds to the combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed. The winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. When it is determined that, the winning number corresponding to the combination of the symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c with reference to the winning number table, while the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination. If it is determined that is not stopped, "0" indicating a loss is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process is completed.

Then, after executing the winning determination processing, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination command setting process for setting the winning determination command capable of specifying the winning number in the command queue.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the winning determination command setting process, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is obtained based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning judgment command setting process is completed. When the winning determination command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the winning determination command is a winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in the EXT of the second byte.

The winning determination command set in the winning determination command setting process is subsequently transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt processing (main).

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the winning determination command setting process when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and sets the winning determination command including the winning number. The winning determination command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Further, in the winning judgment command setting process of this embodiment, the winning judgment command including the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning judgment processing as it is is set in the command queue, so that it can be used as a special command or the like that can specify the winning number. The processing load can be reduced without performing the conversion process.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the winning number is assigned to each type of winning combination and stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. It is possible to specify the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R and execute the effect.

A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect, and the game control unit determines an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target combination is won. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to control the AT that executes the navigation notification that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player, and when controlling to the AT, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result is obtained. Is transmitted to the effect control unit regardless of whether or not the AT controls the internal winning command, and the effect control unit identifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. When the unit is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is executed based on the specified internal lottery result.

In such a configuration, the effect control unit can specify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, so that the effect control unit is illegal. By doing so, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, the internal winning command identifies an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, and the operation procedure is described. There is a possibility that it will be notified by the production control unit.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment uses the internal lottery result as an internal winning command, and the first internal winning command and the general winning command that can specify the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can specify the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the AT is controlled. Regardless of whether or not it has been done, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but it is general so that it is not possible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. Since the second internal winning command related to the combination is set, it is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT without specifying the stop order, the process related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a configuration in which the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified by the navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. The control unit 41 operates by navigation notification at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation mode based on a combination thereof. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 specifies that the notification target combination has been elected regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. However, by setting the second internal winning command so that the operation mode advantageous to the player cannot be specified, the sub-control unit 91 side responds to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. An operation mode that is advantageous to the player is not specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push order replay and the push order bell are included as the notification target roles for the main control unit 41 to execute the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 has an internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process. When the result becomes the notification target combination, a second internal winning command is set so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 is set. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the sub control unit 91 can specify whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 can specify. It is also possible to perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target role.

Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is controlled by the AT, and when the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the stop order advantageous to the player is specified. Since the push order command setting process for setting the push order command that can be performed is executed and the set push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the player can use the sub control unit 91 side in the state where the navigation notification is executed. It is possible to perform a navigation effect that notifies an advantageous stop order.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result is a push order replay and when the push order bell is set, that is, when the navigation notification is executed, the notification target roles won in the internal lottery are different types. However, when the stop order that is advantageous to the player is common, the push order command including the common navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is set, so that the types of push order commands can be reduced. it can.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment specifies a stop order that is advantageous for the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the state where the navigation notification is executed in the push order command setting process. While setting a push order command including a possible navigation number, in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it is not possible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. Since the push order command including the navigation number that can specify the standard push order (first stop on the left) is set, the internal lottery result becomes the notification target regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Sometimes, the process of setting the push order command including the navigation number can be standardized.

Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped stepwise each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, which is advantageous for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed. For example, when the push order bell is won, the first stop operation is performed. By doing so, it is decided whether or not the middle bell will be won, and when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the special replay is won, and the replay is performed. When GR21-26 is won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not Red 7-matched replay, Red 7 missed replay or Blue 7-matched replay, and Blue 7 missed replay can be won. At the time of winning 6, the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the promotion replay is won, and the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state in which the game is played, the stop order advantageous to the player is determined, that is, after the first stop and the second stop operations are performed. Since the push order command including the navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, even if the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is set. While preventing the identification, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the sub-control unit 91 side can perform an effect according to whether or not the operation is performed in a stop order advantageous to the player.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stops the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed in the push order command setting process. When it is determined that the winning combination to be stopped is determined, a push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is set, and the push order command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. However, the command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed and the winning combination to be stopped is determined is different from the push order command. It may also be a command. For example, by transmitting another command including the winning number of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player is determined based on the type of the notification target combination won. The configuration may be such that it can be specified, or it may be configured to provide a separate command including a navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process only when the internal lottery is performed, and then when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, the stop order is advantageous to the player. By configuring the process to set a command that can specify the above, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and when the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. After the combination to be stopped is determined, each time the push order command setting process is performed, a push order command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the winning combination is determined may be a configuration that is transmitted at least once when the stopping combination is determined. After the push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted, the push order command setting process may not be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs push order command setting processing when an internal lottery is performed and when each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in a state of performing navigation notification. However, in the case where the navigation notification is performed, the push order command setting process may be executed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM 41c according to the internal lottery result, and sets the winning number. The internal winning flag is set, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc. are performed according to the internal winning command, and the winning status of the special role is displayed as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A first internal winning command that can be specified and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of a general combination are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target combination is 2 to 19, and the winning number of the push order bell is , 23 to 34) are assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, the winning set in the RAM 41c is set in a state other than the state controlled by the AT and the navigation notification is executed. When the number is in the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34), a second internal winning command that can specify that the winning combination has been notified but cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is issued. Since the set and set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, it is internal from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since the stop order that is advantageous for the player is not specified according to the lottery result, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is a navigation effect without being controlled by the AT. It is possible to prevent the command from being notified.

Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 uses the internal lottery result as the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, the second internal winning command is transmitted. The processing when doing so can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push order replay and the push order bell are included as the notification target roles for which the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, That is, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numerical values in the first numerical range (2 to 19) as winning applications for the winning combinations of the replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26, and the internal lottery is performed. The winning number when the result is the push order bell, that is, the winning number of each lottery target combination of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, is the second numerical range. Since the consecutive numerical values (23 to 34) are assigned, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical value range when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether the internal lottery result is a push order replay or a push order bell according to the numerical range, the process of setting the second internal winning command in the internal winning command setting process is simplified. it can.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has RT1 or RT2 as the first state with respect to RT0 as the first state (for example, RT0, RT1, RT2) and the second state (for example, RT0, RT1, RT2). It is possible to control a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to 4, RB) including RT0 or RT2 for RT1 and RT0 or RT1) for RT2 as the first state, and in each gaming state, it is possible to control. The types of push order replays as notification target roles determined in the internal lottery are different (in this embodiment, for example, in RT0, while replays GR11 to 16 are lottery target roles, replays GR1 to 6 and replays GR21 to 21 26 is not a lottery target role, and in RT1, replay GR1 to 6 are lottery target roles, while replay GR11 to 16 and replay GR21 to 26 are not lottery target roles, and in RT2, replay GR21 to 26 are lottery target roles. On the other hand, the replay GR1 to 6 and the replay GR11 to 16 are not the lottery target roles, and the types of the notification target roles to be internally elected are different in the game states RT0 to 2), and the game state is The winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay in the first state and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay in the second state of the game state are both the first. Since it is assigned to the numerical range (2 to 19), in the internal winning command setting process, it is for determining whether or not the internal lottery result is a push order replay in both the first state and the second state. Processing can be standardized.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a combination other than the notification target combination or a loss in the state of not being controlled by the AT. When the second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35 in this embodiment) is set and the internal lottery result is the push order replay which is the notification target combination, the first When one winning number (2 in this embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 19) is included and the internal lottery result is the push order bell which is the notification target combination, the second numerical range (23 to 34) is included. By setting a second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in this embodiment) included in), the internal lottery result is the notification target combination in a state where the AT is not controlled. Even if the winning combination is other than the notification target combination, the second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted. Therefore, regardless of whether the internal lottery result is the notification target combination or not. The process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be standardized.

In the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the notification target combination when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the player has won, a second internal winning command related to the general role is set so that the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified. , When the result of the internal lottery becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the second internal winning related to the general role can be specified so that the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. While setting the command, when the AT is in control, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the winning number according to the type of the notification target combination won, for example, as a push order replay. When the replay GR11 is won, the winning number "8" is set, and when the middle bell 1 is won as the push order bell, the AT is controlled by setting a second internal winning command including the winning number "27". When it is in the state, a second internal winning command capable of specifying the type of the winning notification target combination may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, so that the sub On the control unit 91 side, the stop order that is advantageous for the player can be notified by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, so that the lottery target winning combination internally won. It is possible to perform an effect according to the type of winning combination included in, for example, an effect suggesting the possibility that the red 7 replay included in the replay GR21 will be won when the replay GR21 is won.

Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be configured not to execute the push order command setting process and not to transmit the push order command, and is controlled by the AT by such a configuration. In the state, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, and the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified on the sub-control unit 91 side. It can be notified by the navigation effect, and the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

The winning number of the push order replay and the winning number of the push order bell need only be set in a continuous numerical range, and the first numerical range and the push order in which the winning number of the push order replay is set are set. The configuration may be such that the second numerical range in which the winning number of the bell is set is continuous. Even with such a configuration, as in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, and the winning number used when performing predetermined control is the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not it is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the user, it is possible to simplify the process of transmitting the second internal winning command.

Further, in this embodiment, 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers of the general winning combination, and the winning numbers of the push order replay which is the notification target combination are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 19). , The winning number of the push order bell which is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning number of the non-notifying target combination is the first numerical range and the second numerical range. Although the configuration is distributed and set in the numerical range before and after the above, the winning numbers of all the non-notifying target combinations may be continuously set in the third numerical range. With such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination by the winning number used when performing the predetermined control. Since it can be determined by whether or not it is possible, the process when transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified, and it is determined whether or not the winning number assigned to the non-notifying target combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The process to be performed can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal winning command transmission process, the main control unit 41 has the same type of notification target combination group (in this embodiment, the push order replay group and the push order bell) regardless of the game state. The same transmission winning number (in this embodiment, "2" for the push order replay group and "23" for the push order bell group) is uniformly set for each group), and the transmission is performed. The configuration is such that a second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but in the internal winning command transmission process, at least the group of the notification target role for which the same transmission winning number is set is set. , Regardless of whether or not it is controlled by AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but it is possible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. It is only necessary to prevent this, and the groups of the same type of notification target roles that are the targets of the lottery in one game state are divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one role that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a different transmission winning number may be set for each divided group. As a result, it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been elected, and to execute the effect according to the specified group. With such a configuration, for example, in the push order replay of the present embodiment, the replays GR21 to 26 whose game state is the target of the lottery in RT2 are advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, the red 7 replay and the blue 7). The first group (replay GR21-23) and the second group (replay GR24-26) are divided so that the replays) are included one by one, and different transmissions are made to the first group and the second group, respectively. By configuring the credit winning numbers (for example, 2A and 2B) to be set, the sub-control unit 91 issues a second internal winning command including a transmitting winning number indicating the first group when the game state is RT2. By receiving, it is possible to identify that the first group has been won and perform an effect that suggests that the Red 7 replay may win, while for transmission indicating the second group. By receiving the second internal winning command including the winning number, it is possible to identify that the second group has won and perform an effect suggesting that the Blue 7 replay may win, that is, the player. It is possible to perform a production that more specifically identifies a role that is advantageous to the player.

Next, a method of displaying the dividend display in this embodiment will be described. The payout display is a display showing a combination of symbols to be won and a value to be given when the combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN and won a prize. In this embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 has been pressed and held (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or longer), the sub-control unit 91 displays a dividend on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that displays the effect. Display it. As described above, in this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for a long time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the dividend display. That is, the dividend display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by pressing and holding the effect switch 56.

Further, in the present embodiment, an explanatory display is provided on the predetermined display unit to notify that the dividend display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by pressing and holding the effect switch 56. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the explanatory display 71 in the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the explanatory display 71 is described as "payout display by pressing and holding the effect switch". Further, in the present embodiment, the explanatory display 71 is displayed on the front side (predetermined display unit) of the slot machine 1 (see FIG. 1).

The explanatory display 71 may be displayed by any method. For example, the explanation display 71 may be displayed by attaching a sticker on which the explanation display 71 is printed to the front side (for example, the front door 1b) of the slot machine 1. Further, for example, the explanatory display 71 may be printed directly on the front side of the slot machine 1. Further, for example, the explanatory display 71 may be displayed by displaying the explanatory display 71 on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, it is desirable that the predetermined display unit for displaying the explanatory display 71 is provided at a position that can be visually recognized when the player faces the slot machine 1 in order to play a game. As a result, the player can see the explanatory display 71 only by moving his / her line of sight, so that he / she can confirm the display method of the payout display while playing the game.

The types of combinations, symbol combinations, and payouts in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment are as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13. Further, the combinations of the special combination, the small combination, and the re-game combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state are as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, and when the game state is a bonus (BB, RB). , The lottery target combination differs depending on the case other than the bonus (BB, RB). That is, the display result that is allowed to be derived changes according to the game state. Further, the winning line in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is only one winning line LN (middle line, see FIG. 1).

32 to 34 are diagrams showing the payout display in the game state other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a payout display of a special winning combination among the winning winning combinations whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, BIG BONUS (Big Bonus, BB) is shown to win when the winning line LN has a combination of "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7". In addition, BIG BONUS has been shown to end with a payout of more than 316 medals (finished on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out) (the value to be granted is shown). In addition, REGULAR BONUS (regular bonus, RR) is shown to be awarded when the combination of "blue 7-red 7-red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN. In addition, REGULAR BONUS has been shown to end with 6 wins or 12 G (provided that either role wins 6 times or finishes 12 games) (the value to be given is shown). ing).

Further, in this embodiment, the payout display (first screen) of the small winning combination 1 is displayed by the operation on the left side of the cross key 57 (first operation) from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the special winning combination. It can be switched, and the payout display (second screen) of the replay 1 (replaying combination 1) can be switched by the operation (second operation) on the right side of the cross key 57. As a result, the player can arbitrarily check the payout display. In the illustrated example, as a method of switching the payout display, the payout display of the small winning combination 1 can be switched by pressing the left side of the cross key 57 at the upper right of the payout display screen, and the right side of the cross key 57 is pressed. It is shown that the payout display of the replay 1 (replaying combination 1) can be switched to by doing so.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a payout display of a small winning combination among the winning winning combinations whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). Since there are many combinations of small winning combinations in this embodiment, among the winning winning combinations in which the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the payout display of the small winning combination is the seven payouts of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 7. It is divided into displays and displayed.

FIG. 33 (A) is a diagram showing the payout display of the small winning combination 1 when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, "Replay a-cherry a-cherry a", "Replay a-cherry a-white 7", "Replay a-cherry a-BAR", "Replay a-cherry b-cherry a" are on the winning line LN. When any combination of "Replay a-Cherry b-White 7" is complete, a small role is won and eight medals are paid out (value given). FIG. 33 (B) is a diagram showing a payout display of the small winning combination 7 when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, when any combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" and "bell-watermelon-cherry b" is aligned on the winning line LN, a small winning combination is awarded and five medals are paid out (5 medals are paid out). The value to be given) is shown. Similarly, the payout display of the small winning combination 2 to 6 whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the symbol combination shown in FIG.

Further, in this embodiment, from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the small winning combination among the winning combinations whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the operation (first operation) on the left side of the cross key 57 is used to obtain the bonus. It is possible to switch to the payout display (first screen), and to switch to the payout display (second screen) of replay 1 (replaying combination 1) by the operation (second operation) on the right side of the cross key 57. .. As a result, the player can arbitrarily check the payout display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the payout display of the small winning combination other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state is divided into seven screens of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 7, and thus is displayed under the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number by operating the side, and to switch to the payout display of the small winning combination of the previous number by operating the upper side of the cross key 57. For example, when the payout display of the small winning combination 1 other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed in the game state, the payout of the small winning combination 2 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number is displayed by operating the lower side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the display, and by operating the upper side of the cross key 57, it is possible to switch to the payout display of the small winning combination 7 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the previous number. Similarly, when the payout display of the small winning combination 2 other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed in the game state, the small winning combination 3 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number is displayed by operating the lower side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display, and by operating the upper side of the cross key 57, it is possible to switch to the payout display of the small winning combination 1 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the previous number.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a payout display of a replay (replaying combination) among the winning combinations whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). Since there are many symbol combinations of the replay combination in this embodiment, the payout display of the replay (replay combination) is the replay 1 (replay combination) among the winning combinations whose game status is other than the bonus (BB, RB). 1) ~ Replay 6 (replay combination 6) is divided into six payout displays.

FIG. 34 (A) is a diagram showing the payout display of the replay 1 (replaying combination 1) when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, "replay a-replay a-replay a", "replay b-replay a-replay a", "bell-replay a-red 7", "bell-replay a-bell", etc. When any combination of "Bell-Replay a-Replay a" is complete, the replay (replay role) is awarded, and the replay game (replay) is given (value given). There is. FIG. 34 (B) is a diagram showing a payout display of the replay 6 (replaying combination 6) in which the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, when the winning line LN has any combination of "Bell-Blue 7-Replay a", "Bell-Watermelon-Replay a" or "Bell-Cherry a-Replay a", the replay (replay) It is shown that a replay game (replay game) is given (value given) by winning a prize (game role). Similarly, the payout display of replay 2 (replay combination 2) to replay 6 (replay combination 6) when the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is also displayed on the liquid crystal based on the symbol combination shown in FIG. It is displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, in this embodiment, the operation on the left side of the cross key 57 (first operation) is performed from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the replay (replaying combination) among the winning combinations whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). ) Can be switched to the bonus payout display (first screen), and the operation on the right side of the cross key 57 (second operation) can be switched to the payout display (second screen) of the small winning combination 1. As a result, the player can arbitrarily check the payout display.

Further, in this embodiment, the payout display of the replay (replaying combination) when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed on six screens of replay 1 (replaying combination 1) to replay 6 (replaying combination 6). Since it is divided into and displayed, it is possible to switch to the payout display of the next number replay (replaying role) by operating the lower side of the cross key 57, and replaying the previous number (replaying) by operating the upper side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display of the game player). For example, when the payout display of replay 1 (replaying combination 1) other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed, the next number replay (replaying combination) can be performed by operating the lower part of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display of replay 2 (replaying combination 2), which is the payout display, and by operating the upper side of the cross key 57, the payout display of the previous number replay (replaying combination), replay 6 (replaying combination 6) ) Can be switched to the dividend display. Similarly, when the payout display of replay 2 (replaying combination 2) other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed, the next number is replayed (replaying combination) by operating the lower part of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display of replay 3 (replaying combination 3), which is the payout display of the previous number, and the payout display of the previous number replay (replaying combination) by operating the upper side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the dividend display of 1).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34, among the winning winning combinations, the special winning combination, the small winning combination, and the replay (replaying combination) are collectively displayed as dividends. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, only the special winning combination is displayed together as the special winning combination display (bonus dividend display). Further, as shown in FIG. 33, only the small winning combination is displayed together as the small winning combination display (the dividend display of the small winning combination 1 to the payout display of the small winning combination 7). Further, as shown in FIG. 34, only the replay (replaying combination) among the winning combinations is displayed as the payout of the replay (replaying combination) (the payout display of the replay 1 (replaying combination 1) to the replay 6 (replaying combination 6). ) Dividend display). As a result, the player can recognize at a glance whether the payout display is for a special role, a payout display for a small role, or a payout display for a replay (replay). Therefore, among the winning roles, the special role, the small role, and the replay (replaying role) are displayed together as a payout (displayed together for each type of winning), so that the contents of the payout can be easily distinguished. can do.

In addition, since there are many combinations of winning symbols in this embodiment, the payout display is divided into a plurality of screens as shown in FIGS. 30 to 33. Further, although the payout display is divided into a plurality of screens, as described above, the player can switch to another payout display screen by operating the cross key 57, so that the player can display all the payouts. You can check.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not switch to another dividend display even after a lapse of time has passed since the liquid crystal display 51 displayed the dividend display. That is, the content of the dividend display screen, which is divided into a plurality of screens and displayed, does not change over time. For example, if the payout display is switched to another payout display every time a predetermined time elapses after the payout display is displayed, the payout display before the switch may be switched to another payout display before the player confirms the payout display. In this case, the player cannot confirm the payout display before switching. However, in this embodiment, the content of the dividend display screen, which is divided into a plurality of screens and displayed, does not change over time. Further, the player can switch to another payout display screen by operating the cross key 57. Therefore, the player can appropriately confirm the payout display, and the convenience of the player can be enhanced.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a payout display of a small winning combination whose game state is a winning combination in a bonus (BB, RB). In this embodiment, the winning combination in the game state bonus (BB, RB) is only a small combination. In addition, since there are many combinations of small winning combinations in this embodiment, the payout display of the small winning combination in which the game state is a bonus (BB, RB) is changed to two payout displays of small winning combination 1 and small winning combination 2. It is divided and displayed.

FIG. 35 (A) is a diagram showing a payout display of a small winning combination 1 in which the gaming state is a bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, "BONUS in progress" is displayed at the upper part of the payout display to indicate that the game state is the payout display of the small winning combination 1 in the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, the winning line LN is "bell-bell-bell", "replay a-bell-red 7", "replay a-bell-replay a", "replay b-bell-red 7", "replay b-bell-red 7". It is shown that when any combination of "Replay b-Bell-Replay a" is completed, a small winning combination is won and eight medals are paid out (value given). FIG. 35 (B) is a diagram showing a payout display of the small winning combination 2 in which the gaming state is a bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, "BONUS in progress" is displayed at the upper part of the payout display to indicate that the game state is the payout display of the small winning combination 2 in the bonus (BB, RB). Further, in the illustrated example, when any combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" and "bell-watermelon-cherry b" is aligned on the winning line LN, a small winning combination is won and five medals are paid out. That (value to be given) is shown.

Further, in the present embodiment, the payout display of the small winning combination with the gaming state as a bonus (BB, RB) is divided into two screens of the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2, so that the lower side of the cross key 57 is displayed. You can switch to the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number by the operation of. For example, when the payout display of the small winning combination 1 in the game state is a bonus (BB, RB) is displayed, the payout display of the small winning combination 2 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number is displayed by operating the lower side of the cross key 57. Can be switched to. Similarly, when the payout display of the small winning combination 2 is displayed, it is possible to switch to the payout display of the small winning combination 1 which is the payout display of the small winning combination of the next number by operating the lower side of the cross key 57.

Next, the bonus confirmation effect in this embodiment will be described. For example, when a predetermined small winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes a bonus confirmation effect with a predetermined probability. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an effect example of the bonus confirmation effect in this embodiment. When executing the bonus confirmation effect, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display "Press a button!" As shown in FIG. 36 (A). After that, when the effect switch 56 is briefly pressed, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a different image depending on whether or not the big bonus or the regular bonus is won (executes the specific effect). To do).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display "press the button!" As shown in FIG. 36 (A), and then the effect switch 56 is briefly pressed (for example, within 2 seconds). When either the big bonus or the regular bonus is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays "BONUS confirmed!" As shown in FIG. 36 (B). Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the sub-control unit 91 displays a "press a button!" On the liquid crystal display 51, and then briefly presses the effect switch 56, resulting in a big bonus and a regular bonus. When none of the above is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed as "sorry" as shown in FIG. 36 (C).

That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the liquid crystal display 51 displays "Press the button!", The player briefly presses the effect switch 56 (operating means) (operates in a predetermined mode). When either the big bonus or the regular bonus is won, "BONUS confirmed!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 36 (B) (specific effect is performed). Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the liquid crystal display 51 displays "Press a button!", The player briefly presses the effect switch 56 (operating means) (operates in a predetermined mode). When neither the big bonus nor the regular bonus is won, "Sorry" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 36 (C) (specific effect is performed).

As a result, the player can recognize whether he / she has won the big bonus or the regular bonus, or has not won either the big bonus or the regular bonus. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the bonus confirmation effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by pressing and holding the effect switch 56. Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 displays "Press the button!", The effect switch 56 is briefly pressed to specify either "BONUS confirmed!" Or "Sorry" on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect is displayed. In this way, the operation for displaying the dividend display (operation in a specific mode) and the operation for displaying the specific effect (operation in a predetermined mode) are different, so that the dividend display is prevented from being mistakenly displayed. can do.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 ends the payout display when the start switch 7 is operated while the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The operation for ending the payout display is not limited to the operation of the start switch 7, and may be any operation. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may end the payout display when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated while the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying the payout display. In this way, the operation for displaying the payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 (holding down the effect switch 56) and the operation for ending the payout display (operation of the start switch 7) are different operations. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the dividend display from being accidentally terminated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 ends the payout display when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed after displaying the payout display on the liquid crystal display 51. The predetermined time is not limited to 5 minutes and may be any time. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may display the demo screen on the liquid crystal display 51 after finishing the payout display. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a demo screen in this embodiment. In the illustrated example, a character is displayed on the demo screen.

The sub-control unit 91 extends the predetermined time when the effect switch 56 (operating means) or the cross key 57 (operating means) is operated while the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying the payout display. For example, when the effect switch 56 or the cross key 57 is operated while the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying the payout display, the sub control unit 91 extends the predetermined time by 5 minutes. The extension time is not limited to 5 minutes and may be any time. As a result, the display time is guaranteed so that the dividend display does not end unintentionally.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery target combination differs depending on whether the game state is a bonus (BB, RB) or a game state other than the bonus (BB, RB). Therefore, when the sub-control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held while the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means). Any one of the payout display (for example, the payout display shown in FIGS. 32 to 34) whose game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed as the initial screen. Further, when the sub control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 is long-pressed when the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) for the game. Any one of the dividend display (for example, the dividend display shown in FIG. 35) whose state is the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed as the initial screen. That is, the initial screen of the payout display screen is changed according to the game state.

For example, when the sub-control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held while the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means). Among the payout displays in which the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the payout display (FIG. 32) of the special combination is displayed as the initial screen. The payout display displayed as the initial screen when the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is not limited to the special role payout display (FIG. 32), and the payout display when the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). Any dividend display may be used as long as it is displayed.

Further, for example, when the sub control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held while the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), the sub control unit 91 displays the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means). , Among the payout displays in which the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), the payout display (FIG. 35 (A)) of the small winning combination 1 is displayed as the initial screen. The payout display to be displayed as the initial screen when the game state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is not limited to the payout display of the small winning combination 1 (FIG. 35 (A)), and the game state is a bonus (BB, RB). ) Can be any dividend display.

As a result, the player can appropriately confirm the payout display according to the game state, and the convenience of the player can be enhanced.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) for displaying an effect. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display indicating the value given according to the display result (for example, BIG BONUS, REGULAR BONUS, medal payout, replay). In addition, the payout display is divided into a special payout display, a payout display for small wins 1 to 7, and a payout display (multiple screens) for replay 1 (replay 1) to replay 6 (replay 6). Is displayed. In addition, the payout display of the special role, the payout display of the small role 1 to the small role 7, and the payout display of the replay 1 (replay role 1) to the replay 6 (replay role 6) can be confirmed over time. The operation of the cross key 57 (operating means) provided in the slot machine 1 can be switched as a condition without changing.

As a result, the dividend display can be appropriately confirmed, and the convenience can be enhanced.

(2) Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses while the liquid crystal display 51 displays the payout display, the payout display ends. Further, when the effect switch 56 or the cross key 57 is operated, the predetermined time may be extended (for example, extended by 5 minutes).

As a result, the display time is guaranteed so that the dividend display does not end unintentionally.

(3) Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the payout display of the special role, the payout display of the small role 1 to the small role 7, and the replay 1 (replay combination 1) to the replay 6 (replay combination 6) The payout display includes a payout display (first screen) for the small winning combination 1 and a payout display (second screen) for the replay 1 (replaying combination 1). Further, by operating the left side of the cross key 57 (the operating means is operated by the first operation), it is possible to switch from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the special combination to the payout display of the small combination 1. It may be possible to switch from the payout display of the special combination to the payout display of the replay 1 (replay combination 1) by performing the operation on the right side of (the operation means is operated by the second operation).

As a result, the dividend display screen can be arbitrarily confirmed.

(4) Further, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a main control unit 41 (predetermined means) that performs an internal lottery (determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived). Be prepared. Further, the lottery target combination differs depending on whether the game state is a bonus (BB, RB) or other than the bonus (BB, RB) (the display result that is allowed to be derived changes depending on the game state. Further, when the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), among the payout displays in the game state is a bonus (BB, RB), the payout display of the small winning combination 1 is displayed as the initial screen, and the game state is a bonus (BB, RB). When the game state is other than BB, RB), among the payout displays other than the bonus (BB, RB), the payout display of the special role is displayed as the initial screen (the initial screen of the payout display screen is displayed according to the game state). It may be different).

As a result, the dividend display can be appropriately confirmed, and the convenience can be enhanced.

(5) Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winnings include a small winning combination (first type of winning) and a replay (replaying combination) (second type of winning). Further, in the dividend display, it may be displayed collectively for each type of winning.

This makes it easier to distinguish the contents of the dividend.

(6) Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (variable display units) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Is displayed in a variable manner, and then the display result is derived, and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Further, the main control unit 41 (game control means) controls the game. Further, the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) performs the effect based on the command (control information) transmitted from the main control unit 41 (game control means). Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (deriving operation means) are operated so that the player can derive the display result. Further, either one or both of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 (operation mode notification means) can identify the stop order (operation mode) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (derivation operation means). It is possible to do.

Further, the main control unit 41 (game control means) determines the predetermining means (internal lottery) and the predetermining means (internal lottery) that determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived. Controlled to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which a stop order (advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous to the player is notified when the result becomes a notification target combination (notification target result) that is the target of navigation notification. The notification state control means to be performed and the specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) are transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (effect control means). Includes specific control information transmission means (internal winning command setting process).

Further, in the specific control information transmitting means, the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target combination (notification target result) regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed). When becomes, the specific control information (second internal winning command) that can identify the notification target combination (notification target result) but cannot specify the stop order (advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous for the player is substituting. It may be transmitted to the control unit 91 (effect control means).

As a result, in the one provided with the main control unit 41 (game control means) and the sub control unit 91 (effect control means), the problem caused by fraud on the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) side is avoided. be able to.

(7) Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (variable display units) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Is displayed in a variable manner, and then the display result is derived, and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Further, the main control unit 41 (game control means) controls the game. Further, the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) performs the effect based on the command (control information) transmitted from the main control unit 41 (game control means). Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (deriving operation means) are operated so that the player can derive the display result. Further, either one or both of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 (operation mode notification means) can identify the stop order (operation mode) of the top switches 8L, 8C, 8R (derivation operation means). It is possible to do.

Further, the main control unit 41 (game control means) determines the predetermining means (internal lottery) and the predetermining means (internal lottery) that determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived. Numerical value setting means that sets different winning numbers (numerical values) for each result, internal winning flag setting according to the winning numbers (numerical values) set by the numerical value setting means, navigation notification, command creation, reels 2L, 2C, A game when the predetermined control means for performing 2R stop control, etc. (predetermined control) and the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) become the notification target combination (notification target result) to be the target of the navigation notification (notification). The notification state control means for controlling the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) in which the stop order advantageous for the player (advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player) is notified, and the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery). Includes a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) to the sub control unit 91 (effect control means).

In addition, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) is assigned as a winning number (numerical value) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target combination (notification target result) is obtained. In the specific control information transmitting means, the winning number (numerical value) set by the numerical value setting means is in a predetermined numerical range (2 to 19,) at least in a state other than the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed). 23 to 34), specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify that the notification target combination (notification target result) has been achieved, but cannot specify the stop order (advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous for the player. ) May be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (effect control means).

As a result, in the one provided with the main control unit 41 (game control means) and the sub control unit 91 (effect control means), the problem caused by fraud on the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) side is avoided. be able to.

(8) Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a main control unit 41 (first control means) and a sub control unit 91 (second control unit 91) that controls according to the control information received from the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 includes, for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game) in one unit of the game (game). Includes a state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of control state commands (state control information) capable of specifying the control state of the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91.

Further, the plurality of types of control state commands transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing are control states (for example, at the end of the game) that do not change at the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game). , Control state command 2 (first state control information) that can specify advantageous stop order for the player, first timing (at the beginning of the game) and second timing (at the end of the game) It includes a control state command 1 (second state control information) capable of specifying a control state (for example, a game state) that can change.

Further, the state control information transmitting means may transmit a plurality of types of control state commands by the control state command batch setting process (common control) at any of the plurality of timings.

As a result, these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any of the plurality of timings, so that the sub control unit 91 can grasp the control state of the main control unit 41 in detail. The program capacity when the main control unit 41 transmits the state control information can be reduced.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The invention according to the claim is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the number of bets and a slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits. It is possible. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be possible to use the game value of the above together. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A slot machine 1 capable of paying out any of the utility values is also included in the slot machine 1 of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all the reels are stopped, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels is used. The slot machine in which a prize is generated is explained accordingly. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas, and as a result of one game, the plurality of games are completed. The slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas of the above has been described. However, one game ends when the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to a slot machine having a variable display device having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as in the horizontal direction and the diagonal direction. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, display results are derived from each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. It is equipped with a variable display device that enables the game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of a plurality of variable display areas. It is a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in, and as a result of one game, a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas. May be good.

Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The base and drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and drum are called slot machines.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
First control means and
A second control means that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
Display means for directing display and
With
The display means displays a predetermined display and
The predetermined display is divided into a plurality of screens and displayed.
The plurality of screens can be switched under the condition of the operation of the operation means provided in the slot machine without changing the contents that can be confirmed with the passage of time.
The first control means
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means is included.
The control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means at each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in the unit game which is a unit game. Includes state control information generation means
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generating means at one timing are control states that can be changed between one unit game and another unit game, and are the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. It includes first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game.
The state control information generation means is a slot machine that generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of a plurality of timings.

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