JP4481605B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and in particular, main control means for controlling a game and The present invention also relates to a slot machine comprising sub-control means for controlling production based on reception of control information (command) transmitted from main control means.

  Conventionally, in this type of slot machine, control of the game and control of effects performed in connection with the game have been performed by a single control means. However, there is a certain limit to the processing capability of this control means, and it has been extremely difficult to diversify the game and diversify the production accompanying it.

  Therefore, a sub-control means is provided separately from the main control means for controlling the game, and the sub-control means controls the effects related to the game based on the command transmitted from the main control means. Many machines have been put into practical use.

  In recent years, when the main control means side is allowed to generate a notification target prize that is generated by an operation that causes the variable display device to derive a display result in an operation procedure that satisfies a predetermined derivation condition, There has been proposed a slot machine having a function of generating a notification gaming state (so-called assist time) in which the sub-control means notifies the operation procedure that satisfies the derivation condition, and can increase the generation probability of the notification target winning. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-52909 A (pages 17-19, 13, 14)

  As described above, in the slot machine in which the sub control means generates the notification game state, the sub control means determines whether or not to generate the notification game state. On the other hand, in a slot machine having a main control means and a sub-control means, it is not preferable to input more signals than necessary from the outside to the main control means responsible for game control. Although the information is transmitted to the sub-control means, the main control means is configured not to accept information from the sub-control means. For this reason, it is impossible to determine whether or not the notification gaming state is occurring on the main control means side. In other words, the main control means cannot control the occurrence of the notification gaming state, and it is possible that the rate of occurrence of winnings will increase extremely. there were.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a slot machine capable of maintaining appropriate gambling while controlling the occurrence of a notification gaming state on the sub-control means side. Objective.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and can identify a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other. The display result of the variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information is derived and displayed so that one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Derivation operation means for deriving a display result of the variable display device by a player's operation;
Main control means for controlling the game;
Sub-control means for controlling production based on reception of control information transmitted from the main control means;
A variable display device for presentation, which is provided separately from the variable display device, and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
With
The main control means includes
And pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation of winning including notification target prize generated by a predetermined derivation condition is satisfied before the display result of the variable display device are derived,
An informing game state possible period in which an informing game state in which an operation procedure that satisfies the predetermined derivation condition is informed when the prior decision means allows the occurrence of the informing target winning is made may be generated. A period determining means for determining;
And duration information transmitting means for transmitting the control information capable of specifying time information determined broadcast gaming state occurs period by the period determining means,
Only including,
The sub-control means includes
Notification game state determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of the notification game state;
The notification gaming state can be generated when the notification gaming state determination unit determines that the notification gaming state is allowed to occur in the notification gaming state generation possible period specified by the period information received from the main control unit. Number-of-games selection means for selecting the number of games within the remaining period of the notification gaming state possible period as the number of games in the notification gaming state from a plurality of different game numbers having a selection rate determined according to the remaining period of the period and,
Notification game state generation means for generating a notification game state of the number of games selected by the game number selection means triggered by the fact that a specific display result is derived as the display result of the effect variable display device;
An effect derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result of the effect variable display device according to an operation of the derivation operation means;
Allowable to derive the specific display result as the display result of the effect variable display device on condition that the notification gaming state determination means determines that the generation of the notification gaming state is allowed An allowable period shift means for shifting to a period,
Including
The effect derivation control means causes the variable effect display device to derive the specific display result on the condition that the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode in the permissible period, and the notification game The state generating means generates the notification gaming state regardless of the display result of the effect variable display device when the specific display result is not displayed in the allowable period and the allowable period has elapsed. Yes.
According to this feature, the control for generating the notification game state and the determination of whether or not to allow the generation of the notification game state are performed on the sub-control unit side, so the control load on the main control unit responsible for controlling the game is reduced. Can be made. In addition, the sub-control unit may generate the notification game state within the range of the notification game state generation possible period on condition that the generation of the notification game state is permitted in the notification game state generation possible period determined by the main control unit. Is possible. That is, the main control means can control the notification game state controlled by the sub-control means to some extent, so that appropriate gambling can be maintained. Furthermore, since the number of games in the notification game state varies within the remaining period of the notification game state occurrence possible period, it is possible to enhance the interest.
In addition, when the occurrence of the notification game state is allowed, the period shifts to the allowable period, and a specific display result that triggers the generation of the notification game state according to the player's operation is derived as the display result of the effect variable display device. It becomes possible to make it. That is, since the notification game state is generated through the player's operation, the interest can be enhanced. Furthermore, when the specific display result is not displayed in the allowable period and the allowable period elapses, that is, the occurrence of the notification gaming state is permitted, the specific display result is displayed in the production variable display device in the allowable period. As a result, even when an opportunity to be derived is not obtained, a notification game state is generated, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged more than necessary.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good.
The notification game state generation means generates the notification game state only on the condition that the notification game state determination means has determined that the generation of the notification game state is allowed during the notification game state generation possible period. Alternatively, the notification game state may be generated when a plurality of conditions including the condition are satisfied.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main reel 2L having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery, 2C and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left main reel, a middle main reel, and a right main reel) are provided. One of the symbols arranged on the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. It arrange | positions so that it can see from the provided see-through window 3. FIG.

  The main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R (see FIG. 2) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbols of each main reel are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results one by one. ing.

  Further, sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R (hereinafter also referred to as left sub reel, middle sub reel, and right sub reel) are provided below the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the symbols arranged on these sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R. The three consecutive symbols are arranged so as to be seen from the effect window 83 provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

  The sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R are rotated by the corresponding sub reel motors 84L, 84C, 84R, so that the symbols of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R are displayed in the effect window 83 while being continuously changed. In addition, by stopping the rotation of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R, three consecutive symbols of each sub reel are derived and displayed on the effect window 83 as display results.

  In this embodiment, the number of symbols arranged on the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is smaller than the number of symbols arranged on the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R, and the main number is smaller than the symbols of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R. The symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are formed smaller. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display areas of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are larger than the display areas of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R. It is formed small. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display results of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are formed so that it is difficult to visually recognize the display results of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a medal insertion slot 4 into which medals can be inserted, a one-BET switch 5 and a MAXBET switch 6 which are operated when setting a bet number using credits, and a game are started. A start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. To use credits, the MAX BET switch 6 or the single BET switch 5 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets are set, the pay line Lm (see FIG. 1) becomes valid according to the set bets, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, when the maximum bet number 3 is set as the bet number, the pay line Lm becomes valid and the game can be started. The predetermined number of bets may be at least one bet number.

  When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding main reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  When one main game is completed by stopping all the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line Lm is stopped as a display result of each main reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout hole 9 (see FIG. 1).

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R also rotate with the rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the symbols of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R continuously vary. . Then, the rotation of the corresponding main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped according to the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the display result is derived. The rotation of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R corresponding to 2C and 2R is also stopped, and the display result is derived. That is, the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R operate in conjunction with the corresponding main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively.

  Further, when the winning symbol combination is derived to the winning line Lm as the display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R have the display areas of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R in advance. Production winnings corresponding to combinations of winning symbols derived to the winning lines Lm of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the predetermined production winning lines Ls1, Ls2, Ls2 ′, Ls3, and Ls3 ′ (see FIG. 1). When a combination of symbols is derived and no winning symbol combination is derived on the winning line Lm as a display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R receive a prize for production. No combination of winning winning designs for the line Ls1, Ls2, Ls2 ′, Ls3, Ls3 ′ is derived. . That is, display results corresponding to the display results derived from the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived as display results derived from the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R.

  The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a combination of winning symbols is derived to the winning line Lm as a display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R A combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to a combination of winning symbols derived to the winning lines of the main reels 2L, 2C and 2R on the effect winning lines Ls1, Ls2, Ls2 ′, Ls3 and Ls3 ′. It is derived at a higher rate (for example, 99%) than the display result other than the combination of symbols is derived, and no winning symbol combination is derived to the winning line as the display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R. At that time, the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R have any of the effects on the effect winning lines Ls1, Ls2, Ls2 ′, Ls3, Ls3 ′. High percentage (e.g., 99%) a combination of any of the effect for winning symbol to the effect for winning lines than the combination of the winning symbol is derived also may not be derived.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game state is mainly controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

  The game control board 40 is connected with the above-described single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal sensor 31, a payout sensor 33 that detects a medal paid out from the medal payout hole 9, and a reel sensor 35 that detects a reference position of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are connected. Detection of these connected switches and sensors A signal is input.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R described above, and is connected to a hopper motor 32 for paying out medals from the medal payout hole 9. It is driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a CPU that performs calculations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM that stores CPU control programs and various data tables, a main control unit 41 that includes a RAM that writes and reads necessary data, and a game control board. 40, a switch circuit 42 to which a detection signal input from the sensor is input, a hopper motor 32, a motor circuit 43 for controlling the driving of the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, and an interrupt pulse periodically. And the like, and the main control unit 41 receives detection signals from switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40 and performs various controls according to the progress of the game.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to a sub reel sensor 85 that detects the reference positions of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R, and the detection signals of these connected sensors are input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the sub reel motors 84L, 84C, 84R described above, and a sub reel lamp 56 that irradiates the game effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R from the back. These electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90.

  The effect control board 90 has the same CPU, ROM, and RAM as the main control part 41, a sub control part 91, a switch circuit 92 to which a detection signal inputted from a sensor connected to the effect control board 90 is inputted, a sub reel A motor circuit 93 that controls the driving of the motors 84L, 84C, and 84R, a lamp driving circuit 94 that controls the driving of the game effect LED 52 and the sub reel lamp 56, an audio output circuit 95 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, etc. The sub-control unit 91 is mounted and receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 and a detection signal from a sensor connected to the effect control board 90, and performs the effect. Various controls are performed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R has a symbol “1” corresponding to each symbol number “1” to “18”. , “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are arranged in 18 patterns.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the combination of “1-3-9” is aligned on the winning line Lm, a double winning combination in which two medals are paid out occurs. When the combination of “5-1 / 3 / 5−1 / 3/7” is aligned on the winning line Lm, a 12-piece winning combination in which 12 medals are paid out occurs. In addition, when the combination of “1-9-3” is aligned on the winning line Lm, a replay in which a replay game (re-game) that allows the next game to be executed with the same bet number as that game is given. (Replay) Wins occur.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 executes an internal lottery process for determining whether or not a prize is allowed to be generated by random lottery, and this internal lottery process. When any one of the winnings is permitted, an internal winning flag indicating that is set (hereinafter also referred to as flag winning).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the internal winning flag is determined corresponding to each winning, and the generation of winning corresponding to the condition that the corresponding internal winning flag is set by the internal lottery process is allowed. It will be.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the combination of replay winnings is a case where a replay flag allowing a corresponding winning is won by an internal lottery process, and corresponding to when each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Are within the drawn-in range (maximum of 3 symbols excluding symbols when stopped in this embodiment), it is aligned with the activated pay line.

  In addition, for the combination of 2 winning combinations and 12 winning combinations, an internal winning flag (2 winning flag, 12 winning flag) allowing the corresponding winning is won by internal lottery processing, and the derivation selected at that time When the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped according to an operation procedure that satisfies the conditions, the winning lines are aligned.

  There are five conditions for derivation of the double winning combination: left-middle-right (left-right-middle), middle-left-right, middle-right-left, right-left-middle, right-middle-left. The main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in order, and these derivation conditions are among the main reel control tables in which control patterns corresponding to the five derivation conditions are separately determined by reel control distribution processing described later. It depends on which table is selected. For this reason, in a game in which the two-piece combination flag is won, the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped by the operation method that matches the derivation condition of the main reel control table selected in the game. There will be a combination of winning combinations. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the main reel control table in which the stop order in which the left main reel is stopped first is defined as the derivation condition is selected at a ratio of 1/9 when the two-piece combination flag is won, Since the main reel control table in which the stop order in which a stop other than the left main reel is the first stop is determined as a derivation condition is selected at a ratio of 2/9 each time the two-player combination flag is won, the left main reel is stopped first. When the game is played, the appearance rate of the combination of two winning combinations is on average about 1/9 of the winning probability of the double winning flag, and the two winning combinations when the game is played with the first stop other than the left main reel as the first stop The appearance rate of the winning combination is on average about 2/9 of the winning probability of the double winning flag.

  There are six main conditions for derivation of 12 winning combinations: left-middle-right, left-right-middle, middle-left-right, middle-right-left, right-left-middle, right-middle-left. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in order, and these derivation conditions are any of the main reel control tables in which control patterns corresponding to the six derivation conditions are separately determined by the reel control distribution process described later. It depends on whether the table is selected. For this reason, in a game in which the 12-player combination flag is won, the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped by the operation method that matches the derivation condition of the main reel control table selected in the game. There will be a combination of winning combinations. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the main reel control table in which the stop order in which the left main reel is stopped first is defined as the derivation condition is selected at a ratio of 2/18 at the time of winning the 12-sheet winning flag, Since the main reel control table in which the stop order for the first stop other than the left main reel is set as the derivation condition is selected at a ratio of 4/18 at the time of winning the 12-sheet winning flag, the left main reel is stopped first. When the game is played, the appearance rate of the combination of 12 winning combinations is on average about 1/9 of the winning probability of the 12 winning flag, and the 12 winning combinations when the game is played with the first stop other than the left main reel as the first stop The appearance rate of winning combinations is on average about 2/9 of the winning probability of the 12-piece winning flag.

  In this embodiment, the combination of the two-piece winning combination and the 12-piece winning combination is more effective when the game is played with the first main stop other than the left main reel than when the left main reel is played as the first stop. Although the appearance rate of the combination increases, the number of AT-possible games, which will be described later, will be added when the combination of two winning combinations is achieved with the left main reel as the first stop, so the left main reel as the first stop Long-term medal earning expectation is higher when playing games.

  After executing the above-described internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs a reel control distribution process for selecting a main reel control table applied in the game according to the result of the internal lottery process. The main reel control table is a table that defines a control pattern of a reel stop process performed by the main control unit 41 when the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. The number of drawn symbols is determined for each stop timing of 2L, 2C, 2R. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, main reel control tables having main table numbers 01-01 to 05, 02-01 to 06, 03, and 04 are applied.

  Among these main reel control tables, the main reel control tables having the main table numbers 01-01 to 05 each have a separate control pattern according to a derivation condition for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm. This table is selected when the two-piece combination flag is won. Among the main reel control tables of these table numbers 01-01 to 05, the main reel control table of the main table number 01-01 is when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left-middle-right or left-right-middle. The table for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm is selected at a rate of 1/9 when the winning combination of the two winning combinations is won. The main reel control table having the main table number 01-02 is a table for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. It is selected at a ratio of 2/9 when the two-piece combination flag is won. The main reel control table having the main table number 01-03 is a table for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. It is selected at a ratio of 2/9 when the two-piece combination flag is won. Further, the main reel control table having the main table number 01-04 is a table for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-middle-left. It is selected at a ratio of 2/9 when the two-piece combination flag is won. The main reel control table having the main table number 01-05 is a table for drawing a combination of two winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop in the right-left-middle. It is selected at a ratio of 2/9 when the two-piece combination flag is won.

  Further, the main reel control tables of the main table numbers 02-01 to 06 are tables in which control patterns corresponding to derivation conditions for drawing in the combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm are individually determined. It is selected when the winning combination flag is won. Among the main reel control tables of these table numbers 02-01 to 06, the main reel control table of the main table number 02-01 is a 12-piece winning prize when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of left-middle-right. Is a table for drawing the combination of the two to the winning line Lm, and is selected at a ratio of 1/18 when the 12-piece combination flag is won. The main reel control table of the main table number 02-02 is a table for drawing a combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of left-right-middle. When the 12-piece combination flag is won, it is selected at a ratio of 1/18. The main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is a table for drawing a combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. When the 12-piece combination flag is won, it is selected at a ratio of 4/18. The main reel control table of the main table number 02-04 is a table for drawing a combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. When the 12-piece combination flag is won, it is selected at a ratio of 4/18. Further, the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is a table for drawing a combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-middle-left. When the 12-piece combination flag is won, it is selected at a ratio of 4/18. The main reel control table of the main table number 02-06 is a table for drawing a combination of 12 winning combinations into the winning line Lm when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-left-middle. When the 12-piece combination flag is won, it is selected at a ratio of 4/18.

  The main reel control table with the main table number 03 is a table for preferentially drawing a combination of replay winnings into the winning line Lm, and is selected when the replay flag is won. The main reel control table of main table number 04 is a table for preventing any combination of winning symbols from being drawn into the winning line Lm, and when the result of the internal lottery process is lost (hereinafter also referred to as lost). ) Is selected.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 in this embodiment as the game progresses will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an initial process for preparing for a game start is executed as the power is turned on. Specifically, the connection of various devices, the operation status, and the like are checked, and if it is possible to return to the gaming state before the power is cut off, a recovery process is performed (Sa1).

  Next, a BET process (Sa2), an internal lottery process (Sa3), a reel control distribution process (Sa4), a reel rotation process (Sa5), a reel stop process (Sa6), a winning determination process (Sa7), and a payout process (Sa8) Then, the AT processing period determination process (Sa9) and the flag update process (Sa10) are repeatedly executed as a loop process.

  In the BET process in step Sa2, the system stands by in a state where medals and credits can be received, sets the number of bets according to the reception of medals and credits, and determines the number of bets when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. Execute the process. Further, when a replay winning is generated in the previous game, the same bet number as in the previous game is set.

  In the internal lottery process in the step Sa3, a winning is generated based on a comparison result between a random value acquired at the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step Sa2 and an internal winning probability table that determines the winning probability of each winning. Whether or not to allow is determined, and processing for setting an internal winning flag is executed according to the result.

  In the reel control distribution process in step Sa4, a process of confirming the internal winning flag and selecting a main reel control table according to the setting status of the internal winning flag is executed.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa5, a process of rotating each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R is executed. In this reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated when all the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

  In the reel stop process in the step Sa6, the player's operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player from the start of rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed in response to the passage of the automatic stop time without detecting an operation. In this reel stop process, control is performed to stop the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the main reel control table selected in step Sa4.

  In the winning determination process in step Sa7, when it is determined in step Sa6 that the rotation of all main reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, according to the display result derived to each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Processing for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in step Sa8, when it is determined in step Sa7 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning.

  In the AT possible period determination process in the step Sa9, a process for determining an AT possible period (number of AT possible games) in which generation of an AT described later is allowed is performed.

  In the flag update process in step Sa10, a process of clearing the internal winning flag won in step Sa3 is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing detailed control contents of the AT possible period determination process in the step Sa9.

  In the AT-possible period determination process of this embodiment, first, an AT-possible game number counter that stores the remaining number of AT-possible games that are allowed to generate an AT is referenced, and one or more AT-possible games remain. Whether or not there is one or more AT-possible games remains, the AT-possible game number counter is decremented by 1 (Sb2).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the two-piece combination flag is won (Sb3). If the two-piece combination flag is won, the main reel control table of the main table number 01-01 in the reel control distribution process, That is, it is confirmed whether or not a main reel control table for which a derivation condition for making the left main reel as the first stop is selected is selected (Sb4). If the main reel control table of the main table number 01-01 is selected, it is confirmed whether or not the combination of two winning combinations has been prepared as a display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R (Sb5). If the combination of two winning combinations has been prepared, one of the games 11 to 333 is selected as the number of games capable of AT according to the selection rate shown in FIG. 8 (Sb6), and the number of games selected Is added to the AT possible game number counter (Sb7).

  In the slot machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of commands including an internal winning command, a stop control command, a reel start command, a reel stop command, and an AT possible period command are transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. .

  The internal winning command is a command indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated. The stop control command is a command indicating the main reel control table selected by the reel control distribution process described above, and is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted. The reel start command is a command indicating the start of rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and is transmitted when the rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel stop command is a command indicating the stop of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stopped main reel (left, middle, right), and the stop position of the stopped main reel, and the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop. Sent every time. The AT possible period command is a command indicating the number of AT possible games in the next game, and is transmitted when one game is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the internal winning flag won by the internal lottery process by the internal winning command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the main reel control table selected by the reel control distribution process by the stop control command, that is, the main reel control table applied in the game. Furthermore, since the derivation condition for the combination of the 2-sheet winning prize and the 12-sheet winning prize is determined according to the main reel control table selected by the reel control distribution process, the internal winning command and the stop control command described above are used. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the derivation condition for the combination of the 2-sheet winning combination and the 12-sheet winning combination. Specifically, the main reel specified by the stop control command is received by the sub control unit 91 receiving the stop control command after receiving the internal winning command indicating the winning of the two-piece combination flag or the 12-piece combination flag. Based on the control table, the derivation condition for the combination of two winning combinations and 12 winning combinations can be specified. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the rotation of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has started by the reel start command. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the main reel stop, the stopped main reel, and the derived display result by the reel stop command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of AT-enabled games in the next game by an AT-enabled period command.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled by the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 based on the reception of the command from the game control board 40. The control for performing the production according to the is performed.

  In particular, the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs control to change the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R in conjunction with changes in the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R controlled by the main control unit 41. Specifically, as the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate, the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R also start rotating, and the main reel 2L corresponding to the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The rotation of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R corresponding to the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have stopped rotating also stops with the rotation of 2C and 2R being stopped and the display result is derived. Perform the derived control. At this time, the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R are controlled so that display results corresponding to the display results derived to the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R. Each of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R has “black 7”, “1” to “21” corresponding to each symbol number. 21 symbols of “White 7”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Replay”, and “Shield” are arranged.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the combinations of two winning combinations are aligned on the winning line Lm as the display results of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the display results of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R As a result, the combination of “cherry-any-any” is aligned on any one of the winning lines for production, and as a result of displaying the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of 12 winning combinations is aligned on the winning line Lm. As a display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with any one of the winning lines for production, and as a display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of replay winnings is on the winning line Lm. If all of the above are arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is displayed as one of the effects as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R. It is adapted to align the winning line.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” on one of the effect winning lines as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R. When the combination is complete, control is performed to assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for notifying the operation procedure that satisfies the derivation condition for the combination of two winning combinations and 12 winning combinations. In the AT game, when the two-piece combination flag and the twelve-piece combination flag are won, that is, when the occurrence of the two-piece combination winning and the twelve-piece winning combination is permitted, The stop order that satisfies the derivation condition for the combination of winning combinations is notified. As a result, in a state other than AT, the two-piece winning combination and the twelve winning combination permitted by winning the two-piece winning flag and the 12-piece winning flag are about 1/9 (when the left main reel is the first stop reel) ) Can be generated only, but when AT occurs, the stop order that matches the derivation condition of the combination of two-piece winning combination and 12-piece winning combination is notified. By performing the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is possible to generate all of the two-piece winning prizes and the 12-piece winning prizes that are permitted by winning the two-piece winning flag and the 12-piece winning flag without being missed. become.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT lottery for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of AT on the condition that the AT period is available, that is, the number of AT-enabled games remains. At the same time, when the AT lottery is won, the number of AT continuing games is selected, and when the selected number of games is other than 0, an AT winning flag indicating that the AT lottery is won is set. The combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is a state in which an AT winning flag is set (hereinafter also referred to as an AT winning state), and the left main reel Left-middle in a game in which any combination of winning symbols is not displayed as the display result of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the stop operations of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R are performed in the order of stop with the first stop -It is controlled so that it can be aligned with any one of the prize winning lines for performance on the condition that the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped in the order of stoppage on the right.

  Further, the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is based on a normal derivation mode and a special derivation mode according to a sub reel control table to be described later. It is controlled in such a way that it can be aligned with any of the production pay lines in the two types of derivation modes.

  Of these two types, the normal derivation mode is such that when the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the “black 7” or “white 7” symbol on the corresponding sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R is displayed. If it is within the pull-in range (maximum 4 symbols excluding symbols when the stop operation is performed in this embodiment), the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the left sub reel and the middle sub reel are also stopped when the left main reel and the middle main reel are stopped. The display result of the sub-reel and the middle sub-reel is that the combination of “black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7” is aligned with any of the production pay lines (hereinafter also referred to as reach state). As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11A, after the reach action in which the right sub-reel continues to change even after the display result of the right main reel is derived in accordance with the stop operation of the right main reel, as shown in FIG. This is a mode in which a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived. That is, the display result is derived to the sub reels 2L, 2C, and 2R over a longer time than the time required for the display result to be derived to the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It should be noted that the special derivation mode may be applied to cases other than the AT winning state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11B, finally, “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “ Control is performed so that the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is not derived.

  Further, in the special derivation mode, if the timing of the stop operation of the left main reel and the middle main reel is within the drawing range of the “black 7” or “white 7” symbol on the corresponding left sub reel and middle sub reel, As a result of displaying the middle sub-reel, a combination of “black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7” is drawn into one of the production pay lines, and a reach action is performed on the condition that the reach state is reached, that is, reach “Black 7-Black 7” or “White” as the display result of the left sub reel and the middle sub reel regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the left main reel and the middle main reel “7-White 7” combination is forcibly drawn into any of the prize-winning lines for directing, and a reach action is performed as a reach state. And special derivation mode that does not require the eye push to the reach state, there is. In these special derivation modes, regardless of whether or not it is necessary to push to reach the reach state, the right sub-reel is finally “black 7-black 7” or “ The “Black 7” or “White 7” symbol is drawn into the effect winning line including “White 7-White 7”. That is, in the special derivation mode, the right sub-reel does not need to be pressed in the reach state, regardless of whether or not it is necessary to set the reach state.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs a sub-reel control distribution process for selecting a sub-reel control table applied in the game according to the main reel control table selected by the main control unit 41. The sub-reel control table is a table that defines a control pattern of sub-reel stop processing performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Specifically, each sub-reel 82L, The number of drawn symbols and the reach action control pattern for each stop timing of 82C and 82R are determined. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, sub-table numbers 11-01 to 05, 12-01 to 06, 13, 14, 15-03 to 06, 16-03 to 06, 17-03 to 06, 18 Sub-reel control tables of -03 to 06 and 19-03 to 06 are applied.

  Among these sub-reel control tables, the sub-reel control table of sub-table number 11-01 is “cherry-any-any” when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left-middle-right or left-right-middle. Is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 01-01 is selected. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 11-02 has a combination of “cherry-any-any” to any one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 01-02 is selected. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 11-03 has a combination of “cherry-any-any” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 01-03 is selected. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 11-04 has a combination of “cherry-any-any” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-middle-left stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 01-04 is selected. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 11-05 has a combination of “cherry-any-any” as one of the prize winning lines for production when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of right-left-middle. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 01-05 is selected.

  Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-01 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of left-middle-right. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-01 is selected. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-02 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of left-right-middle. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-02 is selected. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-03 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected at a ratio of 98/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected at a ratio of 98/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-04 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-05 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-middle-left stop order. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected at a ratio of 98/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 12-06 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right / left / middle. This is a table for drawing in, and is selected at a ratio of 98/100 when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-06 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state.

  The sub-reel control table with sub-table number 13 is a table for preferentially drawing the “replay-replay-replay” combination into one of the effect winning lines, and the main reel control table with main table number 03 is Selected when selected. The sub-reel control table with sub-table number 14 is a table for preventing any combination of effect winning symbols from being drawn into the effect winning line, and the main reel control table with main table number 04 has been selected. When selected.

  The sub reel control tables of the sub table numbers 15-03 to 06 are “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white” when the stop operation is performed in the left-middle-right stop order. This table is used to preferentially draw the combination of “7-white 7” into any of the winning pay lines for presentation, and is selected when the main reel control table having the main table numbers 02-03 to 06 is selected in the AT winning state. Is done. Of these, the sub-reel control table of sub-table number 15-03 has the combination of “bell-bell-bell” as one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 15-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-04 is selected in the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of the sub table number 15-05 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-middle-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in the AT winning state. Also, the sub reel control table of sub table number 15-06 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-left-middle stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-06 is selected in the AT winning state.

  Further, the sub reel control tables of the sub table numbers 16-03 to 06 have “black 7-black 7” or “white” on the left sub reel and the middle sub reel when the stop operation is performed in the left-middle-right stop order. The combination of “7-white 7” is preferentially drawn into one of the production pay lines, and the reach action is executed on the condition that the reach state has been reached, then “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7”. -White 7-White 7 "is a table for drawing in one of the winning pay lines for production, and is selected when the main reel control table of main table numbers 02-03 to 06 is selected in the AT winning state. The Of these, the sub-reel control table of sub-table number 16-03 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” as one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in the AT winning state. Also, the sub reel control table of sub table number 16-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-04 is selected in the AT winning state. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 16-05 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-middle-left. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in the AT winning state. Also, the sub reel control table of sub table number 16-06 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-left-middle. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-06 is selected in the AT winning state.

  Further, the sub reel control tables of the sub table numbers 17-03 to 06 have “black 7-black 7” or “white” on the left sub reel and the middle sub reel when the stop operation is performed in the left-middle-right stop order. “7-White 7” is forcibly drawn into one of the production pay lines, and after executing the reach action, the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” Is selected when the main reel control table of main table numbers 02-03 to 06 is selected in the AT winning state. Of these, the sub-reel control table of sub-table number 17-03 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” as one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of the sub table number 17-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-04 is selected in the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 17-05 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-middle-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in the AT winning state. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 17-06 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” as one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right / left / middle. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a rate of 1/3 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-06 is selected in the AT winning state.

  In addition, the sub reel control tables of the sub table numbers 18-03 to 06 have “black 7-black 7” or “white” on the left sub reel and the middle sub reel when the stop operation is performed in the left-middle-right stop order. The combination of “7-white 7” is preferentially drawn into one of the production pay lines, and the reach action is executed on the condition that the reach state has been reached, then “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7”. -White 7-White 7 "is a table for not drawing in the winning line for production, and is selected when the main reel control table of the main table numbers 02-03 to 06 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. . Of these, the sub-reel control table of sub-table number 18-03 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” as one of the prize winning lines for production when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of the sub table number 18-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-04 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of the sub table number 18-05 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the right-middle-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 18-06 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-left-middle. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-06 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state.

  Further, the sub reel control tables of the sub table numbers 19-03 to 06 have “black 7-black 7” or “white” on the left sub reel and the middle sub reel when the stop operation is performed in the left-middle-right stop order. “7-White 7” is forcibly drawn into one of the production pay lines, and after executing the reach action, the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” Is selected when the main reel control table having the main table numbers 02-03 to 06 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Of these, the sub-reel control table with sub-table number 19-03 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-left-right stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-03 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. In addition, the sub reel control table of sub table number 19-04 has a combination of “bell-bell-bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the middle-right-left stop order. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-04 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of the sub table number 19-05 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the prize winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of right-middle-left. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table of the main table number 02-05 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state. Further, the sub reel control table of sub table number 19-06 has a combination of “bell / bell / bell” to any one of the effect winning lines when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop of right-left-middle. This is a table to be pulled in, and is selected at a ratio of 1/100 when the main reel control table having the main table number 02-06 is selected in a state other than the AT winning state.

  Next, the control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 in the present embodiment will be described below based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when power is turned on, initialization is performed (Sc1). Specifically, the connection check of each part, the setting of each register, etc. are performed, and if it is possible to return to the effect state before the power is cut off, the process of returning is performed.

  After the initial setting, the system waits in a state waiting for reception of an internal winning command transmitted from the main control board 40 (Sc2). When an internal winning command is received in this state, it waits for reception of a stop control command. Wait (Sc3).

  When the stop control command is received, after performing AT lottery processing for performing AT lottery processing and the like for determining whether or not the occurrence of AT is allowed (Sc4), the main reel selected by the main control unit 41 A sub reel control distribution process for selecting a sub reel control table applied in the game is performed according to whether or not the control table and the AT winning state are set (Sc5).

  Next, when the sub reel control table of sub table numbers 16 to 19 is selected in the step of Sc5, that is, when a special derivation mode with reach action is applied, the lighting mode of the sub reel lamp 55 and the output of the warning sound After performing a prior notification process for notification (Sc6), the system waits in a state waiting for reception of a reel start command (Sc7).

  When a reel start command is received, a sub reel start process for starting the rotation of the sub reel is performed (Sc8), and then when the two-piece combination flag and the twelve-piece combination flag are won in the AT game, A stop order notification process is performed to notify the stop order satisfying the condition for deriving the combination of winning combinations and the condition for deriving the combination of 12 winning combinations according to the lighting state of the sub reel lamp 55 (Sc9). Wait in a state (Sc10). When the reel stop command is received, a sub reel stop process for deriving a display result to the sub reel corresponding to the stopped main reel is performed based on the sub reel control table selected in the step of Sc5 (Sc11). It is confirmed whether or not it has been stopped (Sc12).

  If any of the sub reels is changing, the process returns to the step Sc9. If all sub-reels are stopped, the apparatus waits in a state waiting for receiving an AT-enabled period command (Sc13), and when receiving an AT-enabled period command, shifts from the normal state to the AT state, After performing a control state transition process for shifting the control state, such as shifting to a normal state (Sc14), the process returns to the step Sc2.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing detailed control contents of the AT lottery process in the step of Sc4.

  In the AT lottery process, first, it is checked whether or not the AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag indicating that the AT is in progress (Sd1). It is confirmed whether or not the number of AT-enabled games specified by the period command remains (Sd2). If one or more AT-enabled games remain, whether or not to allow the occurrence of AT by random number lottery is determined. An AT lottery for determining at a predetermined ratio is performed (Sd3), and it is confirmed whether or not the AT lottery is won (Sd4). If the AT lottery is won, the AT game number is selected based on the selection rate for each number of AT-capable games shown in FIG. 15 (Sd5), and the selected game number is stored as the AT remaining game number. A game number counter is set (Sd6). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the AT game number counter is 1 or more (Sd7). If the value of the AT game number counter is 1 or more, an AT winning flag indicating that the AT lottery is won is set (Sd8). ), Until the AT is forcibly activated regardless of whether the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” has been prepared as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R A predetermined value (5 in this embodiment) is set to the activation standby counter for counting the number of games (Sd9).

  Also, in this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 15, the number of games of 0 to 333, that is, the number of AT games of a plurality of types including 0, depends on the number of AT possible games in the game. The game is selected based on a predetermined selection rate. When 0 is selected as the number of AT games, the AT winning flag is not set even if the AT lottery is won, and no AT is generated. It has become. Furthermore, even if the AT lottery is won or the number of AT-enabled games in the game is 11 or less, which is the minimum number of AT games that can be selected except for 0, that is, the AT is generated from the next game. When an AT with the smallest number of AT games cannot be generated within the range of AT possible games, only 0 is selected as the number of AT games. In such a case, even if the AT lottery is won, Does not occur.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the control state transition process in the step of Sc14.

  In the control state transition process, first, the number of AT-enabled games specified by the AT-enabled period command that triggered the execution of the process is updated as the number of AT-enabled games in the next game (Se1).

  Next, based on the presence / absence of the AT flag, it is checked whether or not the AT is in progress (Se2). If the AT is in progress, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT game number counter (Se3). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the AT game number counter is 0, that is, whether or not the AT is finished (Se4). If the value of the AT game number counter is 0, the AT flag is cleared (Se5). That is, the AT is terminated.

  If the AT is not in the step of Se2, it is confirmed whether or not the AT is in a winning state based on the presence / absence of an AT winning flag (Se6). If the AT is in a winning state, the display results of the sub reels 82L, 82C and 82R It is confirmed whether or not a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” has been prepared (Se7), and “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7” If the combination of “white 7-white 7” is complete, the AT winning flag is cleared and the AT flag is set (Se11).

  If the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is not complete in the step of Se7, the value of the activation standby counter is decremented by 1 (Se8), and the activation standby It is confirmed whether the counter value is 0, that is, whether the number of games until the AT is forcibly activated after winning the AT lottery has passed (Se9). The winning flag is cleared and the AT flag is set (Se11).

  Also, if the value of the activation standby counter is not 0 in the step of Se9, whether the value of the AT game number counter is equal to the number of AT possible games, that is, if no AT is generated from the next game, at the time of AT lottery It is confirmed whether or not it becomes impossible to execute the AT of the selected number of AT games within the range of the number of AT possible games (Se10), and if the value of the AT game number counter is equal to the number of AT possible games, In this case, the AT winning flag is cleared and the AT flag is set (Se11).

  Further, in Se11, an AT is generated internally, but a notification that an AT has occurred is received when a command is received from the game control board 40 indicating that a bet number setting operation has been performed. Or when the internal winning command is received next, that is, when the betting number setting operation is performed or when the start switch 7 is operated.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs the control for notifying the derivation condition of the 2-sheet winning a prize and the 12-sheet winning winning with the occurrence of AT and the AT lottery for determining whether the AT is allowed or not. Since this is done, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main control unit 41 responsible for controlling the game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can perform AT lottery on the condition that the number of AT-enabled games determined by the main control unit 41 remains, and can generate AT within the range of the number of AT-enabled games. . That is, since the main control unit 41 can control the AT controlled by the sub control unit 91 to some extent, moderate euphoria can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery is performed on the condition that the number of AT-possible games remains. However, the AT lottery is performed regardless of whether or not the number of AT-possible games remains. The result of the AT lottery may be validated on the condition that remains.

  In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the number of AT games is selected from a plurality of games, and the number of AT games fluctuates within the range of the remaining number of games that can be AT. Therefore, interest can be enhanced.

  The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of AT games is selected beyond the range of the remaining number of games that can be AT, but the remaining number of games that can be AT is 0. If the number of AT games remains at the time, the AT may be terminated. Even in this case, the AT does not continue beyond the number of games that can be AT, so that moderate euphoria is maintained. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of AT games is selected from a plurality of types of games including 0. If 0 is selected as the number of AT games, the AT lottery is won. The AT winning flag is not set and no AT is generated. For this reason, whether or not to generate an AT and the number of AT games are collectively determined by selecting the number of AT games, and control related to these determinations can be simplified.

  Furthermore, by adopting a configuration in which the number of AT games is selected from a plurality of types of games including 0, adjustment of the rate of occurrence of two winning combinations and 12 winning combinations associated with the occurrence of AT in the development stage, long-term It is easy to design a detailed medal payout rate.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the AT lottery is won, when the number of AT-enabled games in the game is 11 or less, which is the minimum number of AT games that can be selected except for 0, that is, from the next game to the AT If an AT with the smallest number of AT games within the range of AT possible games cannot be generated even if an AT is generated, only 0 is selected as the number of AT games, and no AT is generated even if an AT lottery is won. Thus, AT with less than 11 games does not occur, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the AT being terminated with an incomplete number of games.

  In this embodiment, by winning the AT lottery, an AT game number is selected from a plurality of game numbers including 0, and an AT is generated when an AT game number other than 0 is selected. However, for example, by winning an AT lottery, the number of AT games may be selected from a plurality of one or more games. That is, the occurrence of AT may be determined when the AT lottery is won. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to generate AT on the condition that the number of AT-enabled games in the game is equal to or greater than the minimum number of AT games that can be selected. It does not occur, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by ending the game with an odd number of games.

  In addition, a configuration in which an AT is generated by selecting an AT game number from a plurality of game numbers including 0 without selecting an AT lottery and selecting a game number other than 0, that is, an AT is generated only by selecting the number of games. In this way, since it is determined in a lump whether the AT is generated or not, and the number of AT games are determined at a time only by selecting the number of AT games, Can be simplified.

  In this embodiment, the display results of the main reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the display results of the corresponding sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R are derived. It is like that. That is, the display results of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R can be derived in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Furthermore, when the AT lottery is won and one or more AT games are selected, the AT winning flag is set, and the state shifts to the AT winning state. In this state, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated. Accordingly, a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” that triggers the occurrence of AT can be derived as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R. . In other words, since AT is generated through the player's operation, the interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, even in the AT winning state, “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white” only in a game where no winning occurs when the stop operation is performed with the left main reel as the first stop. 7-white 7-white 7 "can be derived as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R. The display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R is" black 7-black 7-black 7 ". ”Or“ White 7-White 7-White 7 ”, medals may or may not be awarded, and the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R are changing as the reach action is executed. In spite of this, there is no such event that a medal is awarded when the fluctuation of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. 2C, it is possible to eliminate a sense of discomfort due to the do not mesh progression fluctuation mode and game 82R.

  Further, in this embodiment, after shifting to the AT winning state, “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” for a predetermined number of games (5 games in this embodiment). If it is not possible to derive the combination of the sub reels 82L, 82C, and 82R as the display result, for example, the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived. If the conditions for the game are not satisfied, or if the AT is not generated from the next game even if the predetermined number of games has not elapsed, the AT of the number of AT games selected at the time of the AT lottery will be within the range of the number of games capable of AT. If it becomes impossible to execute, the AT is forcibly forced regardless of whether the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived. In the AT winning state, “Black 7-Black -When the combination of "Black 7" or "White 7-White 7-White 7" cannot be derived as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R, that is, the AT lottery and one or more games Despite the number selected, the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived as the display result of the sub reels 82L, 82C, 82R in the AT winning state. Even when it cannot be made, AT is generated, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged more than necessary.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the embodiment, the main control unit 41 as the main control means for controlling the game is mounted on the game control board 40, and the sub control part 91 as the sub control means for controlling the effect is provided on the effect control board 90. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least the main control means and the sub-control means are provided separately, and these control means are the same. It is good also as a structure mounted on the board | substrate.

  In the embodiment, the number of AT-enabled games is counted on the main control unit 41 side, and a command indicating the number of AT-enabled games is transmitted to each game sub-control unit 91. For example, the main control unit 41, Only when the number of AT-enabled games is added, a command indicating the added number of AT-enabled games or the number of remaining AT-enabled games is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and based on this, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of AT-enabled games. You may make it count.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the derivation condition of the combination of the 2-sheet winning prize and the 12-sheet winning prize is set to the stop order of the main reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The combination deriving condition may be the stop timing of each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R, or may be a combination of the stop timing and stop order of each main reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  In the above embodiment, a normal slot machine capable of playing a game using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot for playing a game using a pachinko ball. The present invention can be applied to a machine, a complete credit type slot machine that can be played using credits without discharging medals, and an image type slot machine in which a variable display device is displayed as an image. Needless to say, the types of these slot machines are not limited.

  Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.

Claim 1 of the present invention allows the game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and fluctuates by moving a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. A slot machine in which one game is completed by displaying and displaying the display result of the variable display device (main reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can be displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device 1. Deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for deriving the display result of the variable display device by the player's operation, and main control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game When a sub-control unit (sub-controller 91) for controlling the presentation based on the received control information transmitted from said main control means (command), the variable display device (the main Li 2L, 2C, 2R) and is provided separately, with each distinguishable plurality of types of identification information (variable display device for variably displaying capable produce an effect for symbol) (sub reel 82L, 82C, 82R) and the The main control means receives a notification target winning (two winning winnings, 12 winning winnings) that occurs when a predetermined derivation condition (stop order) is satisfied before the display result of the variable display device is derived. Pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to include a winning including, and the predetermined derivation condition when the pre-determining means determines to allow the notification target winning to be generated period determining means for operating procedures to determine the broadcast gaming state (AT) capable of generating a notification gaming state occurs period to be broadcast (AT possible number games) and (AT period determination processing), the period determining hands Viewed including the period information transmitting means for transmitting identifiable period information of the determined broadcast gaming state occurs period (AT period command) as the control information (transmission control command), the by the sub-control means An informing gaming state determined by informing gaming state determining means (AT lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of the informing gaming state, and period information (AT available period command) received from the main control means When the notification gaming state determination means (AT lottery process) determines that the generation of the notification gaming state is allowed during the generation possibility period, the selection determined according to the remaining period of the notification gaming state generation period Within the remaining period of the notification game state possible period as the number of games in the notification game state from a plurality of different game numbers (0 to 333) having a rate Game number selection means for selecting the number of games (selection of the number of games in the AT lottery process) and a specific display result (“black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white” as the display result of the effect variable display device ) 7-white 7-white 7 ") is derived, the notification game state generation means (control state transition processing, stop) that generates the notification game state of the number of games selected by the game number selection means (Order notification process), and an effect derivation control means (sub reel stop process) for performing control for deriving the display result of the effect variable display device in accordance with the operation of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). On the condition that the notification game state (AT) is determined to be allowed to be generated by the notification game state determination means (AT lottery process), the display result of the effect variable display device is the special feature. Including a permissible period transition means (setting of an AT winning flag by an AT lottery process) for transitioning to a permissible period (AT winning state) where it is permitted to derive the display result of the display. Condition that the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode in a permissible period (condition for deriving a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7”) In addition, the variable display device for effect causes the specific display result to be derived, and the notification game state generation means (control state transition process) displays the specific display result in the allowable period (AT winning state). (When the condition for deriving the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is not satisfied) When the allowable period has elapsed, the variable for production Display device Generating the notification gaming state regardless shown results.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a main reel. It is a figure which shows the combination etc. of the symbol used as the object of a prize. It is a figure which shows the control content, selection conditions, etc. of a main reel control table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT possible period determination processing shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the number of AT possible games. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows the derivation | leading-out situation of the display result of a sub reel when the special derivation | leading-out aspect is applied as a derivation | leading-out aspect of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows the derivation | leading-out situation of the display result of a sub reel when the special derivation | leading-out aspect is applied as a derivation | leading-out aspect of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows the control content, selection conditions, etc. of a sub reel control table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a sub control part. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the number of AT games. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control state transfer process shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Main reels 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main controller 82L, 82C, 82R Sub reel 91 Sub controller

Claims (1)

A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be derived and displayed. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Derivation operation means for deriving a display result of the variable display device by a player's operation;
Main control means for controlling the game;
Sub-control means for controlling production based on reception of control information transmitted from the main control means;
A variable display device for presentation that is provided separately from the variable display device, and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
With
The main control means includes
And pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation of winning including notification target prize generated by a predetermined derivation condition is satisfied before the display result of the variable display device are derived,
An informing game state possible period in which an informing gaming state in which an operation procedure that satisfies the predetermined derivation condition is informed when the pre-determining means is determined to allow the occurrence of the informing target winning is made. A period determining means for determining;
And duration information transmitting means for transmitting the control information capable of specifying time information determined broadcast gaming state occurs period by the period determining means,
Only including,
The sub-control means includes
Notification game state determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of the notification game state;
The notification gaming state can be generated when the notification gaming state determination unit determines that the notification gaming state is allowed to occur in the notification gaming state generation possible period specified by the period information received from the main control unit. Number-of-games selection means for selecting the number of games within the remaining period of the notification gaming state possible period as the number of games in the notification gaming state from a plurality of different game numbers having a selection rate determined according to the remaining period of the period and,
Notification game state generation means for generating a notification game state of the number of games selected by the game number selection means triggered by the fact that a specific display result is derived as the display result of the effect variable display device;
An effect derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result of the effect variable display device according to an operation of the derivation operation means;
Allowable to derive the specific display result as the display result of the effect variable display device on condition that the notification gaming state determination means determines that the generation of the notification gaming state is allowed An allowable period shift means for shifting to a period,
Including
The effect derivation control means causes the variable effect display device to derive the specific display result on the condition that the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode in the permissible period, and the notification game The state generating means generates the notification gaming state regardless of the display result of the effect variable display device when the specific display result is not displayed in the allowable period and the allowable period has elapsed.
A slot machine characterized by that.

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