JP4945411B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a game table that displays an effect image (character image) displayed in a display area of a liquid crystal display device in an enlarged manner according to the number of button operations by a player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-204748 A

  However, since the gaming table described in Patent Document 1 is a uniform condition for the enlarged display, the development of the effect reflecting the button operation by the player is monotonous, and it is interesting. There is no. Furthermore, since the skill of pressing a button operation of a player (for example, a young person or an elderly person) is different, for example, a player who can easily perform a button operation can easily participate in the production, and conversely, Unsatisfied players suffer from inequality that it is difficult to participate in the production, which impairs their willingness to participate in the production.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such conventional problems, and can provide a variety of effects according to the player's operation status, and the player feels bored and unequal. It is intended to provide a gaming table that is rarely given.

  (1) The present invention includes an effect processing unit that performs a predetermined effect process, an operation reception unit that receives a predetermined operation by a player during an effect period in which the effect process is performed by the effect processing unit, and the operation reception unit. An operation situation specifying means for specifying the accepted operation situation; and a setting means for setting a condition for performing an effect process due to the operation according to the operation situation specified by the operation situation specifying means. The effect processing means is a gaming machine that performs effect processing due to the operation based on the conditions set by the setting means during the effect period.

  (2) Further, according to the present invention, the condition includes a first condition in which an effect process due to the operation is performed at a predetermined ratio, and a ratio in which the effect process due to the operation is performed more than the first condition. A high second condition, wherein the operation status specifying means specifies whether or not the operation status satisfies a predetermined threshold, and the setting means satisfies the threshold by the operation status specifying means The first condition is set when it is specified that the threshold is satisfied, and the second condition is set when it is specified that the threshold is not satisfied, according to (1), It is a game machine.

  (3) The present invention further includes counting means for counting the number of operations accepted by the operation accepting means, wherein the operation status specifying means is configured to perform the operation based on the number of operations counted by the counting means. The game machine according to (1) or (2), characterized in that a situation is specified.

  (4) Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that the condition is a lottery value in which a ratio at which an effect process resulting from the operation is performed is determined with a predetermined probability. It is the game stand in any one of.

  (5) Further, the present invention is provided on each of the plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for rotating the plurality of reels by a player's operation, and each of the plurality of reels. Each of the plurality of reels when receiving a stop operation accepting operation for individually stopping the plurality of reels that are rotationally driven by the operation of the start lever, and a stop operation accepting by the stop operation accepting means A reel stop control means for performing control to stop the sound, and a determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop control means is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination internally, Game setting means for setting a plurality of games based on the determination result by the determination means, wherein the effect processing means is the reel stop control means. And performing the effect process more time in which a plurality of reels is stopped all a game machine according to any one of (1) to (4).

  (6) Further, the present invention is provided in each of the plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for rotating the plurality of reels by a player's operation, and each of the plurality of reels. Each of the plurality of reels when receiving a stop operation accepting operation for individually stopping the plurality of reels that are rotationally driven by the operation of the start lever, and a stop operation accepting by the stop operation accepting means A reel stop control means for performing control to stop the sound, and a determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop control means is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination internally, Game setting means for setting a plurality of games based on the determination result by the determination means, wherein the effect processing means is provided by the player by the star. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the effect process is performed during a period from when the lever is operated to when the stop operation accepting unit becomes valid. .

  (7) Further, the present invention is based on a launching means for launching a game ball in a game area, and a game ball launched by the launching means passes through a passing area provided in the game area. A variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed between an advantageous state advantageous to the player and an unfavorable state disadvantageous to the player, wherein the effect processing means is configured to perform the variable winning ball apparatus during the period in which the variable winning ball apparatus is in the disadvantaged state. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein an effect process is performed.

  (8) Moreover, the present invention is an effect process in which the effect process resulting from the operation includes a plurality of types of unit effects and performs a series of effects that are executed in a predetermined order. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the game stage is a degree of progress of the series of effects determined based on the operation situation specified by the operation situation specifying means. .

  The gaming table according to the present invention can perform a wide variety of effects according to the player's operation status, and has an excellent effect that the player is less bored and unequal.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an external perspective view of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 includes a substantially box-shaped main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front opening of the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for a predetermined number of frames are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate inside. Each of the symbols is printed on the belt-like member at an equal interval, and the belt-like member is attached to a predetermined circular frame member to constitute the reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. In the first embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Further, on the outer frame of the symbol display window 113, line display LEDs (not shown) for informing an effective line and a winning line, which will be described later, are arranged by lighting control such as blinking and lighting.

  Further, in the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between them. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view showing the symbol display window 113 of the slot machine 100 in an enlarged manner. An effective winning line (effective line) is determined in advance by the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, when one medal is inserted out of the five winning lines 114, the middle stage horizontal winning is shown. When the line L1 becomes an active line and two medals are inserted, the three lines including the upper horizontal winning line L2 and the lower horizontal winning line L3 become the active lines, and when three medals are inserted, the upper right winning prize Five lines to which the line L4 and the right down winning line L5 are added are effective lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five, and the relationship between the number of medals inserted and the number of active lines is not limited to this example.

  Here, the “symbol combination” means a combination of symbols displayed on one of the effective lines L1 to L5. For example, when the middle horizontal winning line L1 is an effective line, among the nine areas 1 to 9 constituting the symbol display window 113, the area 2 indicated by the middle horizontal winning line L1 (middle stage of the left reel 110). The combination of symbols displayed in the area 5 (middle stage of the middle reel 111) and the area 8 (middle stage of the right reel 112) is referred to as “design combination”, and when the upper right winning line L4 is an active line, Of the nine areas 1 to 9 constituting the symbol display window 113, the area 3 (lower stage of the left reel 110), the area 5 (middle stage of the middle reel 111), and the area 7 (right side) indicated by the upper right winning line L4. A combination of symbols displayed on the upper part of the reel 112 is referred to as a “symbol combination”. Further, the nine areas 1 to 9 constituting the symbol display window 113 are referred to as “display areas”.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line that is valid. The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not required) when a replay game that is one of the winning games in the previous game is won. It is a lamp to inform. The notification lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (for example, a bonus such as BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) described later) is won internally in the internal lottery. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The payout number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The game number display 126 is an indicator for displaying an error display at the time of inserting a medal, the number of games during the big bonus game (in the BB game), the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination, and the like. The stored number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the first embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, and when a medal insertion button (hereinafter may be referred to as a BET button) 131 is pressed, three are inserted. It has come to be. The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or an actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 134. The payment button 132 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them to the medal tray 156 from the medal payout opening 155. The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated as a trigger, and the game is started. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are buttons for performing a stop operation on the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. When any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is operated, any one of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped.

  The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 156 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155. In the first embodiment, the medal tray 156 employs a tray that can emit light.

  The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, and the lower lamp 154 are decorative lamps for exciting games. The effect device 190 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device with a door (shutter) 163 that can be freely opened and closed attached to the front surface. The effect device 190 displays various information such as a small role notification. The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. On the title panel 162, a pattern for decorating the slot machine 100 is drawn.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. Has been.

  <Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the sensor and switch states and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  Further, the CPU 310 stores a ROM 312 for storing various data such as a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used for internal winning lottery, reel stop position, and temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal, and a start lever sensor 321, a stop button sensor 322, a medal insertion button sensor 323, a checkout switch via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 324, the medal payout sensor 326, and the power supply determination circuit 327 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  The medal insertion sensor 320 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 134. The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is a sensor for detecting which medal insertion button is pressed when one of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 is pressed. The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 132, and when the settlement button 132 is pressed once, the stored medals and the bet medals are settled and paid out. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. The power determination circuit 327 is a circuit for detecting the interruption of the power supplied to the slot machine 100.

  Further, an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 are connected to the CPU 310 via the address decoding circuit 350 to the address bus. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces. An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes a high level every time the light shielding piece provided on the reels 110 to 112 passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The output interface 370 drives a motor of a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving the reel and a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). Hopper motor drive unit 331, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a replay lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.), and a 7 segment (SEG) display A device 341 (a payout number display 125, a game information display 126, a stored number display 127, etc.) is connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions. An output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

  <Sub control unit>

  Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, line lighting LED lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. A RAM 413 for storage is connected via each bus.

  Further, an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals is connected to the CPU 410. The input / output interface 460 is disposed on the outer frame of the symbol display window 113 and controls lighting such as blinking and lighting. Are connected to a line display LED 420 for notifying an active line or a winning line, a door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 102, and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483. The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, a clock IC 423, an output interface 472 for outputting signals to the 7-segment display 440, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100 so that, for example, predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400 can be confirmed by an attendant of a game store or the like. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 determines the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 128, the title panel lamp 170, and the payout exit strobe 171 according to the data received from the CPU 410. To control. The title panel lamp 170 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout exit strobe 171 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the medal payout opening 155. The CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 via the demultiplexer 419. The door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 is a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door 163.

  <Pattern arrangement>

  Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). . Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the first embodiment, the number 1 frame of the left reel 110 is “BB1 symbol”, the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111 is “CHANCE symbol (chance symbol)”, and the number 2 frame of the right reel 112 is “2”. Each has a “replay symbol”.

  <Type of winning prize>

  Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), the names of each winning combination, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts for each winning combination, and the operation of each winning combination. .

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a bonus combination 1 (BB1), a bonus combination 2 (BB2), a bonus combination 3 (RB), a small combination (CHANCE, bell, watermelon, cherry), and a re-playing combination ( Replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Of the winning combinations in this specification, bonus combination 1 (BB1), bonus combination 2 (BB2), and bonus combination 3 (RB) are transferred to bonus games, and replaying combinations (replay) are newly inserted medals. As a role that allows replay without being played, and as a role that suggests the possibility that a small bonus 1 (CHANCE) can obtain a predetermined privilege, it is sometimes distinguished from a winning role and called an “acting role”. However, the “winning combination” in the present specification includes the bonus combination 1 (BB1), the bonus combination 2 (BB2), the bonus combination 3 (RB), the replay combination, and the small combination 1 (CHANCE). ) Is included. In addition, “winning” means that a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination is displayed on an active line, but “winning” in this specification does not involve a medal payout (with a medal payout). No) The combination of symbols of the operating combination is displayed on the active line, for example, bonus combination 1 (BB1), bonus combination 2 (BB2), bonus combination 3 (RB), replay combination, small combination 1 Includes a prize for (CHANCE).

  “Bonus combination 1 (BB1), bonus combination 2 (BB2)” (hereinafter, bonus combination 1 (BB1) and bonus combination 2 (BB2) may be collectively referred to as “big bonus (BB)”) This is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game) that is a special game is started. Corresponding symbol combinations are BB1 “BB1 symbol-BB1 symbol-BB1 symbol” and BB2 “BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol”. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. The flag indicating the internal winning will be maintained until the next game, and even after the next game, BB1, BB2 will be in the internal winning, the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 "BB1 symbol-BB1 symbol-BB1 symbol", symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol” is in a state of winning a prize on the active line.

  “Bonus combination 3 (RB)” (hereinafter, bonus combination 3 (RB) may be referred to as “regular bonus”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning a prize. It is. The corresponding symbol combination is “RB symbol-RB symbol-RB symbol”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. It may be set to automatically start.

  “Small 1 (CHANCE), Small 2 (Bell), Small 3 (Watermelon), Small 4 (Cherry)” (hereinafter simply referred to as “CHANCE”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”) Is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations are CHANCE “CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol” and Bell “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. The watermelon is “Watermelon design-Watermelon design-Watermelon design”, and the cherry is “Cherry design-ANY-ANY”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry symbol”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Re-playing combination (replay)” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”.

  <Pattern combination stop priority>

  Next, the stop priority order of the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the priority stop order of winning combinations, the names of winning combinations, and the stop conditions when stopping the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination.

  In this embodiment, when a re-playing combination is won internally, even if a bonus combination (bonus combination 1 to 3) or small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 4) is won internally, Stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination is stopped on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the other winning combination in the internal winning. For example, when a bonus combination 1 (BB1) and a replaying combination are simultaneously won internally as a duplicate combination, which will be described later, a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination is selected as a symbol corresponding to the bonus combination 1 (BB1) currently selected. The stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so that the reels are stopped on the effective line in preference to the combination.

  In addition, if the bonus combination is won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination has priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination even if the bonus combination is internal. Then, the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to stop on the effective line. For example, when a bonus combination 1 (BB1) and a small combination 1 (CHANCE) are simultaneously internally won as a duplicate combination, which will be described later, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination 1 is assigned to the small combination 1 (CHANCE) currently selected internally. Stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to stop on the effective line in preference to the corresponding symbol combination. In other words, the priority stop order of the symbol combinations of each winning combination is re-playing combination> bonus combination> small combination in descending order of priority.

  <Internal winning probability of winning part>

  Next, the internal winning probability of each winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of internal winning probabilities for single roles and duplicate roles in setting 6 for each RT mode.

  For the internal winning probability of each winning combination, numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination is represented as numerical data in the range of random values acquired during the internal lottery (65536 in this embodiment). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each winning combination or lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which winning combination, and the internal lottery is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different, and a clerk or the like of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any setting value (FIG. 8). Shows an example of lottery data of setting 6).

  In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned winning combinations (in some cases, referred to as “single combination” as an internal winning combination for one type of winning combination) There are duplicate roles that can be won. For example, the double combination indicated by NO9 is a double combination in which a bonus combination 1 (BB1) and a small combination 1 (CHANCE) can be won simultaneously, and the internal winning probability is 62/65536 in the RT0 mode. The RT1 mode (BB1 internal winning) is 875/65536, the RT1 mode (BB2 internal winning or RB internal winning) is 0, the RT2 mode is 0, and the RT3 mode is 62/65536. Although details will be described later, when the BB1, BB2 or RB1 is internally won in the RT0 mode or the RT3 mode, the mode shifts to the RT1 mode, and in the BB1 internal winning, a lottery value corresponding to BB1, An internal lottery is performed using a lottery value corresponding to BB2 at the time of winning, and a lottery value corresponding to RB at the time of RB internal winning.

  <Type of gaming state>

  Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 includes a normal gaming state (RT0 mode), a bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode) of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), a BB game and an RB game. It can be roughly divided into a bonus game including (RT2 mode) and a re-game changing game (RT3 mode).

  <Normal gaming state (RT0 mode)>

  The content of the normal gaming state (RT0 mode) is not particularly limited. For example, the result of the internal lottery is largely lost, and the total number of medals that can be obtained during the game when the player has played multiple times is In this embodiment, a game state other than the bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode), bonus game (RT2 mode), and re-game variation game (RT3 mode) described later is used. Refers to the game state. In this normal gaming state (RT0 mode), when BB1, BB2 or RB are won internally (including internal winnings by overlapping roles), the game moves to bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode) and the symbol combination corresponding to CHANCE is valid. When displayed on the line, the game shifts to a re-game changing game (RT3 mode). Further, when the re-game variation game (RT3 mode) is completed or when the bonus game (RT2 mode) is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal game state (RT0 mode).

  <Bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode)>

  This bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode) refers to a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination can be displayed on an active line. This bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode) is transferred to the case where internal winning is performed for BB1, BB2 or RB (including internal winnings by overlapping roles) in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode) and the re-game variable game (RT3 mode). To do. Also, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1, BB2, or RB is displayed on the active line, the BB game (BB1) to be described below is ended depending on the type of bonus combination (bonus combination 1 to 3) won. Game, BB2 game) and RB game.

  <BB game (RT2 mode)>

  Although the content of the BB game (RT2 mode) is not particularly limited, it is a gaming state in which the player is more profitable than the normal gaming state, and in this embodiment, the total number of medals earned during the game is inserted during the game. A game state that exceeds the total number of medals. The BB1 game, which is one of the BB games, is shifted to a game state in which a combination of symbols corresponding to BB1 is displayed on the active line in the bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode), and an RB game described later can be repeatedly executed. It is. In addition, BB2 game, which is one of BB games, shifts when a symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is displayed on the active line in the bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode), and the RB game described later can be repeatedly executed. A gaming state. In addition, the BB game (BB1 game or BB2 game) is terminated when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 465) are paid out during the game, and the normal game state (RT0 mode) is entered. Transition. However, the starting condition of the RB game during the BB game is to set a combination (for example, replay) for starting the RB game and start the RB game when this combination is won internally or when winning. It may be set. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

  <RB game (RT2 mode)>

  The content of the RB game (RT2 mode) is not particularly limited, but it is a game state that has a larger profit than the normal game state for the player. In this embodiment, the total number of medals earned during the game is inserted during the game. A game state that exceeds the total number of medals. The RB game shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is displayed on the active line in the bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode). Further, the RB game ends when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 50) are paid out during the game, and shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). However, a variation in which a predetermined predetermined role increases the internal winning probability (for example, “setting 1”, internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” set to “normal game” is determined in advance. It is also possible to increase the internal winning probability, which is a predetermined value, to 1 / 1.2), and to end when a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) has been won.

  <Re-game variation game (RT3 mode)>

  The content of the re-game change game (RT3 mode) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the re-game player is the internal winning probability of the re-game player in the normal gaming state (RT 0 mode) (in this embodiment). It is a gaming state in which the fluctuation is raised more than about 1 / 7.3). The re-game fluctuation game state (RT3 mode) is shifted to the case where the symbol combination corresponding to CHANCE is displayed on the active line in the normal game state (RT0 mode). In the re-game variable game state (RT3 mode), when the predetermined number of games (5 games in the present embodiment) is consumed, the game moves to the normal game state (RT0 mode), and BB1, BB2 or RB is internally won. In the case (including internal winning by duplicate combination), it shifts to a bonus internal winning game (RT1 mode).

  <Main control unit main processing>

  Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the Main CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main control unit main process of FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed in step S101 of the main control unit main process. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. In the case where the player has won the re-game player in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous game can be played without additional insertion of medals. In step S102, a process related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and a start signal (command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Prepare to do. Note that the transmission of commands to the sub-control unit 400 is collectively performed in a gaming state control process described later.

  In step S103, a valid winning line 114 is determined, and in step S104, a random number generated by the random number generator 317 is acquired.

  In step S105, the winning combination internal lottery is performed using the random value acquired in step S104 and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312. Also, in this step S105, if it is determined that the winning combination has been won internally as a result of the winning combination internal lottery, the command corresponding to the winning combination is determined. If it is determined that the winning combination is lost (the winning combination is not won). Prepare to send a command corresponding to the loss to the sub-control unit 400. For example, when the bonus combination is won internally, the sub-control unit 400 is prepared to send a bonus internal winning command. When the watermelon or cherry is won internally, the sub-control unit 400 receives a watermelon / Prepare to send a Cherry internal winning command.

  In step S106, one of the reel stop control tables is selected with reference to the stop position data selection table based on the result of the internal lottery in step S105. In step 107, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started by reel rotation start processing.

  In step S108, an effect insertion button reception process (details will be described later) is performed, and in step S109, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped by a reel stop control process. At this time, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped based on the reel stop control table selected in step S106. In step S109, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, preparation for transmitting a third stop command to the sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S110, the winning determination of the symbols stopped when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination has been won when a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning winning combination or a winning combination with a flag carryover is aligned (displayed). For example, if “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” are arranged on the active line, it is determined that the replay is won. In step S110, when it is determined that the winning combination is won as a result of the winning determination, preparations for transmitting a command corresponding to the winning combination to the sub-control unit 400 are made. For example, when “CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol” is displayed on the active line (when a chance is won), preparations for transmitting a CHANCE symbol display command to the sub-control unit 400 are made. Similarly, when winning a prize in BB1, BB2, or RB, preparations for transmitting a BB1 prize command, a BB2 prize command, or an RB prize command to the sub-control unit 400 are made.

  In step S111, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. In step S112, game state control processing is performed (details will be described later). Thus, one game is completed, and thereafter, the game proceeds by repeating the main control unit main process.

  <Direction input process for production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the effect insertion button receiving process in the main control unit main process will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the input button reception process for productions.

  In step S201, during the operation valid period for accepting the operation of the BET button 131 (also functioning as a production input button in this embodiment) by the player (in this embodiment, start after all reels 110 to 112 are stopped). Until the operation of the lever 135 is performed. If it is during the operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S202, and if it is not during the operation effective period, the process is terminated.

  If it is during the operation valid period of the effect insertion button 131, the detection result of the medal insertion button sensor 323 is confirmed in step S202, and it is determined whether or not the effect insertion button 131 has been received. Then, if the production input button 131 is received, the process proceeds to step S203, where the production button reception command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and if the production input button 131 is not received, processing is performed. Exit.

  <Game state control processing>

  Next, the gaming state control process in the main control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state control process.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game (BB1 game, BB2 game, or RB game). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S302. If not, the process proceeds to step S302. The process proceeds to step S304 without executing the process of S303.

  If the current gaming state is a bonus game, the payout counter (counter for counting the number of medals to be paid out) is updated in step S302, and the payout number indicated by the payout counter in step S303 is a predetermined value (BB1 game and It is determined whether it is larger than 465 for BB2 games and 50) for RB games. If the value of the payout number is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S310, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the internal lottery result in step S105 is referred to determine whether or not the bonus combination is won internally. If the bonus combination is won internally, the bonus flag is set in step S305 and then the step. The process proceeds to S310, and if the bonus combination is not won internally, the process proceeds to Step S306.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line with reference to the result of the winning determination in step S110, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S307 and the bonus game is performed. And the bonus flag is reset in step S308. More specifically, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is displayed on the active line as a result of the winning determination, the setting for starting the BB1 game is performed. When it is determined that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the setting for starting the BB2 game is performed, and as a result of winning determination, it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed on the active line. If it is, the setting for starting the RB game is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line as a result of the winning determination, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to CHANCE is displayed on the active line with reference to the result of the winning determination in step S110. If yes, the process proceeds to step S310. Then, the process proceeds to step S311. In step S310, after setting a predetermined waiting time, the process proceeds to step S312 to perform a game mode update process (details will be described later).

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not the re-game fluctuation game state (RT3 mode) has been consumed by a prescribed number (5 times in this embodiment), and if so, the process proceeds to step S312 to perform game mode update processing. If not digested, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, the above-described various commands (for example, the start signal prepared for transmission in step 102 and the bonus internal winning command prepared for transmission in step 105) are transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, In step S314, the process ends after waiting for the predetermined waiting time set in step S310 to elapse.

  <Game mode update process>

  Next, the game mode update process in the game state control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game mode update process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts indicated by the above-mentioned payout counter is greater than a predetermined value (465 for BB1 game and BB2 game, 50 for RB game). If the value of the payout number is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S403, where the RT mode is set to the RT0 mode, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming game state (RT3 mode) has been consumed by a specified number (5 times in this embodiment), and if so, the process proceeds to step S403 and the RT mode is set to RT0 mode. If not digested, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, it is determined by referring to the internal lottery result in step S105 whether or not the bonus combination is won internally. If the bonus combination is won internally, the process proceeds to step S405 and the RT mode is changed to the RT1 mode. If the bonus combination is not won internally, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line with reference to the result of the winning determination in step S110, and if applicable, the RT mode is set to the RT2 mode. If not, the RT mode is set to the RT3 mode.

  <Sub control section main processing>

  Next, the main process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S501, it is determined whether a command from main controller 300 has been received. If any command is received, the process proceeds to step S502. If no command is received, the determination in step S501 is repeatedly executed, and the process waits for receiving a command.

  In step S502, the command received from the main control unit 300 is analyzed, and in step S503, effect processing is performed (details will be described later). The CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the above processing unless a power-off is detected.

  <Direction processing>

  Next, the effect process in the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect process.

  In steps S601 to S603, it is determined whether any one of the CHANCE symbol display command, bonus internal winning command, and watermelon / cherry internal winning command is received from the main control unit 300. If any command is received, the process proceeds to step S604, and if no command is received, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S604, it is determined whether or not an operation effect flag (continuous hit effect flag and timing effect flag, which will be described later) is set (whether or not an operation effect has already been performed), and if applicable, steps S605 and S606. The process proceeds to step S607 without executing the process. If not, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S605, whether or not to execute the operation effect is determined by the operation effect lottery, and when the operation effect lottery is won, a distribution lottery of whether to perform the continuous effect or the timing effect is selected among the operation effects. Do. As a result of this sort lottery, if it is decided to perform repeated hitting effects, a repeated hitting effect flag is set as an operation effect flag in step S606 (information indicating that repeated hitting effects are executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). If it is decided to perform the timing effect, the timing effect flag is set as the operation effect flag in step S606 (information indicating that the timing effect is executed is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). On the other hand, if the operation effect lottery is off, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, an operation effect process (details will be described later) is performed. In step S608, after other effect processes are performed, the process ends.

  <Operation effect processing>

  Next, the operation effect process in the effect process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation effect process.

  In Steps S701 and S702, it is determined whether or not the continuous impact effect flag or the timing effect flag is set. If the repeated impact effect flag is set, the process proceeds to Step S703 to perform repeated impact effect processing (details will be described later). If the timing effect flag is set, the process proceeds to step S704 to perform timing effect processing (details will be described later). On the other hand, if no flag is set, the process is terminated.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the effect period has ended. If the effect period has ended, the process proceeds to step S707. If the effect period has not ended, the process proceeds to step S706. In step S706, it is determined whether or not a start signal has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not the main control unit 300 has accepted an operation of the start lever 135). The process proceeds to step S707 to cancel the operation effect in the middle. If not, the process ends. In the present embodiment, the operation effect is canceled when the operation of the start lever 135 is accepted, and the final effect is reflected by reflecting the effect state at the time of cancellation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect weight period may be provided during the operation effect, and reception of the start lever 135 may be invalidated during the effect wait period. With such a configuration, a situation in which the production is interrupted by the player's operation by performing the production to be executed (for example, displaying an important message to the player) during the production weight period. It can be avoided.

  In step S707, after the effect process being executed is finished, a final effect described later is executed. In step S708, a lottery value and a determination value, which will be described later, are initialized (an initial lottery value is set for the lottery value and an initial medium determination value is set for the determination value). In step S709, an operation effect flag (continuous hitting is set). (Effect flag, timing effect flag) is reset.

  <Consecutive effect processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the repeated hit effect process in the operation effect process will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuous striking effect process.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a repetitive strike effect is being executed. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S804 without executing the processes in steps S802 and S803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not a third stop command has been received from the main control unit 300. If it is applicable, a continuous striking effect is executed in step S803, and if not, the process proceeds to step 804. Note that details of the repetitive strike effect will be described later.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed since the start of the continuous hit effect. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S806 to perform a late hit effect flag late setting process (details will be described later). Proceeding to step S805, a repeated hitting flag first-stage setting process is performed.

  In step S807, it is determined whether or not an effect flag (attack effect flag or damage effect flag) is set. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S808, and if not applicable, the process ends. In step S808, an effect corresponding to the effect flag set in the consecutive hit effect flag early setting process in step S805 or the repeat hit effect flag late setting process in step S806 is executed, and in step S809, the effect flag set in step S606 above. To end the process.

  <Consecutive Strike Effect Flag First Period Setting Processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the repeated hitting effect flag previous period setting process in the repeated hitting effect process will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the continuous hit | damage effect flag previous period setting process.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not an effect insertion button reception command has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not the effect input button 131 has been operated). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S902, and does not apply. If so, the process ends.

  In step S902, an attack effect flag is set (information indicating that the attack effect is to be executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413), and in step S903, 1 is set to the button operation count stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 413. Add and store. In step S904, a damage lottery is performed based on an initial lottery value to be described later, and it is determined whether or not the damage lottery has been won.

  FIG. 19A shows an example of a damage lottery table used for the damage lottery. This damage lottery table includes information on lottery value categories and winning probabilities corresponding to each lottery value category (no internal bonus wins, with internal wins). Pre-stored in the area. In addition, in the remarks on the right side of the damage lottery table, the explanation of each lottery value is described for reference.

  For example, if there is no internal winning of bonus, in step S904, a damage lottery is performed based on the initial lottery value of 1/30, a damage lottery is won with a probability of 1/30, and a damage lottery is performed with a probability of 29/30. Damage lottery is performed so that it can be removed. On the other hand, if there is a bonus internal winning, in step S904, a damage lottery is performed based on an initial lottery value of 1/15, a damage lottery is won with a probability of 1/15, and a damage lottery is performed with a probability of 14/15. Damage lottery is performed so that it can be removed. Thus, in the case where there is an internal winning of the bonus, the winning probability of the damage lottery is set to be higher (in this embodiment, twice the winning probability) than in the case where there is no internal winning of the bonus. .

  If the damage lottery is won as a result of the damage lottery, the process proceeds to step S905 to set a damage effect flag (information indicating that the damage effect is executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). On the other hand, if the damage lottery is missed, the process is terminated.

  <Long-run effect flag late setting process>

  Next, the repeated setting flag late stage setting process in the above-described repeated hit effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the repeated setting flag late stage setting process.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a lottery value (high probability lottery value or low probability lottery value described later) used for damage lottery has been set, and if applicable, the processing of steps S1002 to S1005 is executed. The process proceeds to step S1006, and if not applicable, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, the value of the button operation count described above stored in the RAM 413 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the number of operations of the effect input button 131 is five or more. If the number of operations of the production input button 131 is five or more, a low-probability lottery value is set as the lottery value used for the damage lottery in step S1004, and the operation input button 131 is operated five times. If it is less than that, a high-probability lottery value is set as a lottery value used in the damage lottery in step S1003. For example, when the damage lottery table shown in FIG. 19A is used, 1/40 is set as the low-probability lottery value and 1/10 is set as the high-probability lottery value when there is no internal winning of the bonus. On the other hand, when there is a bonus internal winning, 1/20 is set as the low probability lottery value and 1/5 is set as the high probability lottery value. In step S1005, the value of the above button operation count is set to 0 and the number of button operations is cleared.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not an effect insertion button reception command has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not the effect input button 131 has been operated). If applicable, an attack effect flag is set in step S1007. If not applicable, the process is terminated. In step S1008, a damage lottery is performed based on the lottery value set in step S1003 or step S1004, and it is determined whether or not the damage lottery has been won. If the production flag is set and the game is out of the damage lottery, the process is terminated.

  <Timing effect processing>

  Next, the timing effect process in the operation effect process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the timing effect process.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the timing effect is being executed. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1104 without executing the processes of steps S1102 and S1103. If not, the process proceeds to step S1102. In step S1102, it is determined whether a third stop command has been received from the main control unit 300. If applicable, a timing effect is executed in step S1103, and if not, the process proceeds to step 1104. Details of the timing effect will be described later.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not an effect insertion button reception command has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not the effect insertion button 131 has been operated). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1105, and is not applicable. If so, the process ends.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the command received in step S1104 is the first time, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1106 to perform the timing effect flag previous period setting process (details will be described later). Advances to step S1107 to perform the timing effect flag late setting process (details will be described later).

  In step S1108, an effect process corresponding to the effect flag (explosion effect flag or non-occurrence effect flag) set in the consecutive hit effect flag early setting process in step S1106 or the repeat hit effect flag late setting process in step S1107 is executed, and step S1109 is executed. Then, the effect flag set in step S606 is reset, and the process ends.

  <Timing effect flag first half process>

  Next, the timing effect flag first-stage setting process in the timing effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timing production flag previous period setting process.

  In step S1201, a firing effect flag is set (information indicating that the firing effect is executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). In step S1202, whether or not a hit has been made is determined based on an initial hit determination value described later.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram showing an example of a hit determination table used for hit determination. This hit determination table includes information on determination value categories and area levels (no bonus internal wins, internal wins) corresponding to each of the determination value categories. Pre-stored in the storage area. In the remarks on the right side of the hit determination table, the description of each determination value is described for reference. In addition, the area level is an allowable range of deviation between the coordinate value on the liquid crystal display device 157 determined based on the player's operation of the effect input button 131 and the target coordinate of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. This indicates that the larger the area level, the larger the allowable amount of deviation between the coordinate value determined based on the player's operation and the target coordinate, and the lower the difficulty level for the player.

  For example, if there is no internal winning of the bonus, in step S1202, a hit determination is made based on the initial hit determination value of area level 2, and if the amount of deviation of the actual coordinates is 2 or less, it was hit. If the amount of deviation of the actual coordinates is larger than 2, it is determined that the target is not hit. On the other hand, in the case where there is a bonus internal winning, in step S1202, a hit determination is made based on the initial hit determination value of area level 5, and if the amount of deviation of the actual coordinates is 5 or less, the hit is determined. If the amount of deviation of the actual coordinates is larger than 5, it is determined that the target is not hit. As described above, in the case where the bonus internal winning is performed, the level of difficulty in determining the hit is set lower than in the case where the bonus internal winning is not performed.

  As a result of such hit determination, if hit is determined, an explosion effect flag is set in step S1203 (information indicating that the explosion effect is executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). On the other hand, if not hit, a misfire effect flag is set in step S1204 (information indicating that the misfire effect is executed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 413). In step S1205, the determination result of the hit determination in step S1202 (information on whether or not the hit has been made) is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 413 as the initial operation status, and then the process ends. The explosion effect and the misfire effect will be described later.

  <Timing effect flag late setting process>

  Next, the timing effect flag late setting process in the timing effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timing production flag latter term setting process.

  In step S1301, a launch effect flag is set. In step S1302, it is determined whether or not the hit determination value used for the hit determination has been set. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1306 without executing steps S1303 to S1305, and does not apply. In that case, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, the initial operation status stored in the RAM 413 in step S1205 of the timing effect flag initial setting process is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the initial operation is correct. If the first operation is correct, a low-probability medium determination value is set as the determination value used for the determination in step S1305. If the first operation is not correct, the target is determined in step S1304. A high probabilistic medium determination value is set as a determination value used for medium determination. For example, when the hit determination table shown in FIG. 19B is used, 1 is set as the low-probability intermediate determination value and 3 is set as the high-probability intermediate determination value when there is no internal winning of the bonus. . On the other hand, 4 is set as the low-probability medium determination value and 6 is set as the high-probability medium determination value when there is a bonus internal winning.

  In step S1306, a hit determination is performed based on the hit setting value set in step S1304 or step S1305. If hit is determined, an explosion effect flag is set in step S1307. In S1308, the misfire effect flag is set.

  <Operation production>

  Next, the operation effect performed in the above-described operation effect process will be specifically described. In this example, in the previous game, (1) when the symbol combination corresponding to CHANCE is displayed on the active line, (2) when the bonus is won internally, (3) when the watermelon or cherry is won internally, If any of the above is true (steps S601 to S603), the above-described operation effect lottery and distribution lottery are performed in step S605, and it is determined whether the continuous effect or the timing effect is performed as the operation effect.

  FIG. 24 is a time chart showing a rough flow of operation effects performed from when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped until the start lever 135 is operated (when all reels are stopped). In the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, if it is determined to perform the continuous hit effect or the timing effect as a result of the operation effect lottery, the stop hit effect or the timing effect is performed in advance after all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. A notification effect for informing the player is performed (periods A to B in FIG. 24). FIG. 25A is a diagram showing an example of the notification effect before the continuous hit effect. In this example, after all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the liquid crystal display device 157 is “attacked with BET consecutive hits! "And a countdown display of numbers are displayed to notify the player that the continuous hitting effect will be started. FIG. 26A is a diagram showing an example of the notification effect before the timing effect. In this example, after all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the “BET button is hit with good timing on the liquid crystal display device 157. A message such as “attack the enemy!” And a number countdown are displayed to inform the player that the timing effect will start.

  Next, in the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, if it is determined to perform the repeated hit effect as a result of the sorting lottery, whether or not a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the repeat hit effect is determined. (Step S803), and before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the repetitive striking effect, the presence / absence of operation of the effect input button 131 is determined (step S901), and if there is an operation, it is based on the initial lottery value. A damage lottery is performed (period B to C in FIG. 24). On the other hand, after a predetermined time (1 second) has elapsed since the start of the repetitive striking effect, it is specified whether or not the number of operations of the effect input button 131 within the predetermined time is 5 or more (step S1002). If it is more than the number of times, the damage lottery based on the low probability lottery value is performed, and if the number of operations is less than five times, the damage lottery based on the high probability lottery value is performed (references C to C in FIG. 24). D period). In other words, the probability of winning the damage lottery will be low for a player who has been able to operate the effect input button 131 five times or more within one second (a player who is used to the game operation). If the player has not been able to operate the production input button more than 5 times within 1 second (a player unfamiliar with game operations), the winning probability of the damage lottery will increase. Set to. Therefore, even a player who is unfamiliar with the game operation can enjoy the same performance as the player who is accustomed to the game operation, and the player does not feel unfairness due to the difference in skill.

  Further, in the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, an attack effect is performed when the effect input button 131 is operated during the period of the continuous hit effect (during the period of symbols B to D in FIG. 24), and further, If the damage lottery is won as a result of the damage lottery, a damage effect is performed. 25 (c) to 25 (e) are diagrams showing an example of the attack effect and the damage effect in the repetitive strike effect. The effect process of the sub-control unit 400 displays the remaining time of the repetitive strike effect on the liquid crystal display device 157. Whenever the production input button 131 is operated, an attack production in which a gun is fired toward the flying helicopter is performed. In addition, if the damage lottery is won as a result of the above-mentioned damage lottery, the damage effect in which the helicopter is damaged is performed by displaying the characters “HIT” or an image in which the helicopter is burning. . In addition, when the effect period of the continuous hit effect ends, the final hit effect is performed and the final effect is performed (periods D to E in FIG. 24). FIG. 27A is a diagram showing an example of a final effect (successful effect) after repeated hitting effects, and FIG. 27B is a diagram showing an example of a final effect (failed effect) after repeated hitting effects. In the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, when the bonus is internally won, for example, the final effect (success effect) is displayed by displaying the message “Mission successful” and “Bonus confirmed!” On the liquid crystal display device 157. If the bonus is not won internally, for example, a message “Mission Failed” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the final effect (failed effect) is performed.

  Further, in the production process of the sub-control unit 400, when it is decided to perform the timing production as a result of the sorting lottery, the number of operations of the production input button 131 is specified after the timing production is started (step S1104). In the operation of, a hit determination based on the initial hit determination value is performed (steps S1202 to S1204, periods B to C in FIG. 24). On the other hand, in the second and subsequent operations, it is determined whether or not the target determination by the first operation is correct. If the target determination by the first operation is correct, it is based on the low probability intermediate determination value. When the target determination by the first operation is not correct, the target determination based on the high-probability intermediate determination value is performed (steps S1303 to S1305, symbols C to D in FIG. 24). Period). In other words, for a player who has been able to hit the first operation (player who has become accustomed to the game operation), set the hit probability for the second or later hit determination to be low, For a player who has not been hit by the first operation (player who is unfamiliar with the game operation), the hit probability for the second or later hit determination is set to be high. Therefore, even a player who is unfamiliar with the game can enjoy the same performance as the player who is accustomed to the game operation, and the player does not feel unfairness due to the difference in skill.

  Further, in the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, an explosion effect is performed when it is determined as being hit by the hit determination, and a non-occurrence effect is performed when it is not determined as hit by the hit determination. FIG. 26D is a diagram showing an example of the explosion effect in the timing effect. The effect process of the sub-control unit 400 displays the remaining time of the timing effect on the liquid crystal display device 157 and the characters “GOOD!” And an explosion effect by displaying an image of a helicopter exploding. FIG. 26E is a diagram showing an example of a non-occurrence effect in the timing effect. The effect process of the sub-control unit 400 displays the remaining time of the timing effect on the liquid crystal display device 157 and is referred to as “MISS”. A misfire effect is performed by displaying an image of characters and helicopters that have not exploded. Further, when the effect period of the timing effect ends, the timing effect ends and the final effect is performed (periods D to E in FIG. 24). FIG. 27C is a diagram showing an example of the final effect (success effect) after the timing effect, and FIG. 27B is a diagram showing an example of the final effect (failure effect) after the timing effect. In the effect process of the sub-control unit 400, when the bonus is internally won, for example, the final effect (success effect) is displayed by displaying the message “Mission successful” and “Bonus confirmed!” On the liquid crystal display device 157. If the bonus is not won internally, for example, a message “Mission Failed” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the final effect (failed effect) is performed.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes an effect processing unit that performs a predetermined effect process, and an effect period during which the effect process is performed by the effect processing unit (in the present example, during an operation effect). Operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation by the player (in this embodiment, the pressing operation of the effect making button 131), and the operation status accepted by the operation accepting means (in this embodiment, effect making within a predetermined time) The operation condition specifying means for specifying the number of operations of the button 131 and the operation timing of the production input button 131, and the conditions for performing the effect process due to the operation according to the operation situation specified by the operation situation specifying means ( In the present embodiment, a setting means for setting a lottery value or a hit determination value) is provided, and the effect processing means satisfies the conditions set by the setting means during the effect period. Hazuki, (in this embodiment, the damage effect, explosion effect, unexploded effect) effect process due to the operation and carrying out a gaming table.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a wide variety of effects according to the player's operation status, and it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play compared to the conventional game table. , The player is less bored.

  The condition is caused by the first condition (for example, a low-probability lottery value) in which an effect process (for example, a damage effect) caused by the operation is performed at a predetermined rate, and by the operation more than the first condition. A second condition (for example, a high-probability lottery value) in which the ratio of the effect processing is high, and the operation status specifying means has the operation status (for example, the number of operations of the effect input button 131) determined in advance. If the threshold value (for example, five times) is satisfied, the setting means specifies that the threshold value is satisfied by the operation status specifying means (for example, the operation of the effect input button 131) When the number of times is 5 or more), the first condition is set, and when it is specified that the threshold value is not satisfied (for example, when the number of operations of the production input button 131 is less than 5), Set second condition It may be configured to so that.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to produce effects that match the player's operational skills, eliminate inequalities among players, and maintain the willingness of players who are unfamiliar with games. There is a case that can be made.

  In addition, it further includes a counting unit (for example, a button operation counter) that counts the number of operations received by the operation receiving unit, and the operation status specifying unit is configured to perform the operation based on the number of operations counted by the counting unit. You may comprise so that a situation may be specified. The counting means is not limited to the software counter, and a hardware counter can be applied.

  With such a configuration, the effect can be changed according to the number of times the player operates the operating means, and the player can be actively involved in the game to increase interest in the game. Further, for example, it is possible to easily realize a game in which the operation means is continuously operated (struck continuously) and the effect is changed according to the number of times of consecutive hits.

  Further, the condition may be a lottery value (for example, an initial lottery value, a low probability lottery value, a high probability lottery value) in which a ratio at which an effect process resulting from the operation is performed is determined with a predetermined probability.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give randomness as to whether or not to perform the rendering process, and it may be possible to further increase the variation of the rendering.

  In addition, in the said Example, although the example which performs an operation effect between games (from the stop of all the reels 110-112 to the start of operation of the start lever 135) was shown, this invention is not limited to this, For example, as shown in FIG. 28A, after the start of the notification effect in the state where all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped together with the start of operation of the start lever 135 (timing A in the figure), the operation effect is performed. This may be performed (periods B to D in the figure), and the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 may be started at the end of the operation effect (timing of the code D in the figure). Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the notification effect is started in a state where all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped together with the start of the operation of the start lever 135 (timing A in the same figure), and a predetermined operation effect is determined. You may start rotation of all the reels 110-112 after progress of a period (before the start of a final effect. The timing of the code | symbol C of the figure).

  In other words, each of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 provided with a plurality of types of symbols, the start lever 135 for rotating the plurality of reels 110 to 112 by a player's operation, and the plurality of reels 110 to 112 are provided. Stop operation accepting means (stop button in this embodiment) 137 to 139 for accepting an operation for individually stopping the plurality of reels 110 to 112 that are rotationally driven by the operation of the start lever 135, and stop operation accepting means 137 When a stop operation is received by ˜139, a reel stop control means for controlling each of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (in this embodiment, the reel stop control of S109 is applicable) and a reel stop control means The symbol combination of the stopped reels 110 to 112 corresponds to the winning combination. Determination means (in this embodiment, the winning determination in S110 is applicable) and a game setting means (in this embodiment, S112) for setting a plurality of games based on the determination result by the determination means. And the effect processing means may be configured to perform the effect processing during a period when all of the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop control means.

  With such a configuration, the player can be concentrated on the effects resulting from the operation, and the player may not be confused and the game may be sharpened.

  Further, the effect processing means may be configured to perform the effect processing in a period from when the player operates the start lever 135 until the stop operation accepting means 137 to 139 becomes valid.

  With such a configuration, the player can be concentrated on the effects caused by the operation, and the player is not confused, and the game start weight (4.1 seconds (for example, FIG. In some cases, the time period b) between the symbols A to C) can be used effectively.

  In the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. It is also applicable to slot machines and pachinko machines that are used as media. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1100 to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 1100 includes a later-described game board (board surface) 1102 that is disposed on the back side of a door member 1156 made of a glass or resin transparent plate member 1152 and a transparent member holding frame 1154 so as to be visible through glass. .

  Below the door member 1156, a launcher 1138 that is rotated by a launcher motor 1602 to be described later, a launcher 1140 that is attached to the tip of the launcher 1138 and launches a ball toward a game area 1104 to be described later, and this launcher A launch rail 1142 for guiding a ball launched by the rod 1140 to an outer rail 1106, which will be described later, and a storage tray 1144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 1142 in sequence, A chance button 1146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 1110 or the like which will be described later when the player can perform a pressing operation and detects the operation at a predetermined time. Note that the chance button 1146 also functions as a production input button used in the above-described repeated production and timing production.

  Further, below the launcher 1138 and the launcher 1140, an operation handle 1148 for controlling the launcher 1138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 1104 is disposed, and a storage dish Below 1144, a lower plate 1150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 1144.

  FIG. 30 is a schematic front view of the game board 1102 as viewed from the front. The game board 1102 is provided with an outer rail 1106 and an inner rail 1108, and a game area 1104 in which a game ball (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “ball”) can roll is defined.

  An effect device 1200 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 1104. The effect device 1200 is provided with a horizontally-decorated decorative symbol display device 1110 substantially in the center, around which a normal symbol display device 1112, a special symbol display device 1114, a normal symbol hold lamp 1116, and a special symbol hold. A lamp 1118 and a high-probability medium lamp 1120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The rendering device 1200 performs a rendering by operating a movable part, and details will be described later. The decorative symbol display device 1110 is a display device for displaying various images used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 1110 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). This decorative symbol display device 1110 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 1110a, a middle symbol display area 1110b, a right symbol display area 1110c, and an effect display area 1110d, and a left symbol display area 1110a and a middle symbol display area 1110b. The left symbol display area 1110c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 1110d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1110a, 1110b, 1110c, and 1110d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110. The decorative symbol display device 1110 employs other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a drum display device, and a leaf display device in place of the liquid crystal display device. May be.

  The universal map display device 1112 is a display device for displaying a universal map, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 1114 is a display device for displaying a special figure, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The common figure hold lamp 1116 is a lamp for indicating the number of the common figure variable games that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to two common figure variable games can be held. The special figure hold lamp 1118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. The high-probability lamp 1120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from a low probability state to a high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  Further, a general prize opening 1122, a general figure start opening 1124, a first special figure start opening 1126, a second special figure start opening 1128, and a variable prize opening 1130 are disposed around the rendering device 1200. ing. In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 1122 are arranged on the game board 1102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 1122 (in the general winning holes 1122). In the case of winning, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the storage tray 1144. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the storage tray 1144. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on the winnings. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 1122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 1124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area. In this embodiment, the start port 1124 is located on the left side of the game board 1102. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 1122, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 1124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the general map start opening 1124, the pachinko machine 1100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 1112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 1126 is disposed at the center of the game board 1102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 1126, a payout device 1552 described later is driven to store a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls as prize balls. While discharging to the tray 1144, the special figure display device 1114 starts the special figure variable game. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 1126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 1128 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 1128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 1126. This second special figure starting port 1128 has a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and the sphere cannot be entered while the wing is closed. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1128, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, five) of balls are described later as prize balls. While discharging to the storage tray 1144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 1114 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 1128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the game island side.

  The variable winning opening 1130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 1130 is arranged below the center of the game board 1102. This variable winning opening 1130 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 1114 stops and displays the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 1130, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the storage tray 1144. To do. The ball that entered the variable prize opening 1130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting ball direction changing members 1132 and game nails 1134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 1108, An out port 1136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 1100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 1144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 1142, and drives the launch motor 1602 with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 1148. The firing rod 1138 and the firing rod 1140 are passed through the outer rail 1106 and the inner rail 1108 to launch into the game area 1104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 1104 falls downward while changing the direction of travel by the hitting direction changing member 1132, the game nail 1134, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 1122, variable winning opening 1130) or start opening (1st special figure starting port 1126, 2nd special figure starting port 1128) winning out, without winning in any winning opening and starting port, or just passing through normal figure starting port 1124, out port 1136 To reach.

  <Director>

  Next, the rendering device 1200 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described. A warp device 1230 and a stage are arranged on the front side of the effect device 1200, and a decorative symbol display device 1110 and a shielding means 1250 are arranged on the back side of the effect device 1200. That is, in the rendering device 1200, the decorative symbol display device 1110 and the shielding unit 1250 are located behind the warp device 1230 and the stage.

  The warp device 1230 discharges the game ball that has entered the entrance 1232 provided at the upper left of the effect device 1200 to the front stage 1234 below the front surface of the effect device 1200, and the game ball discharged to the front stage 1234 is the front surface. When entering the second entrance 1236 provided at the rear of the center of the stage 1234, the game ball is discharged from the exit 1238 provided at the lower center of the stage device 1200 above the first special figure starting port 1126. It discharges toward the first special figure starting port 1126. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 1238 is easy to enter the special figure start port 1126.

  The shielding means 1250 includes a lattice-like left door 1250a and right door 1250b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 1110 and the front stage 1234. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 1250a and the right door 1250b, respectively. That is, the left door 1250a and the right door 1250b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor drives the pulley. When the left and right doors 1250a and 1250b are closed, the shielding means 1250 shields the inner end portions of the doors 1250a and 1250b so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 1110. In the state where the left and right doors 1250a and 1250b are opened, the inner end portions of the left and right doors 1250a and 1250b slightly overlap the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110. . In addition, the left and right doors 1250a and 1250b can be stopped at arbitrary positions. For example, only a part of the decorative design is shielded so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. You can do that. Note that the left and right doors 1250a and 1250b may make a part of the decorative symbol display device 1110 behind the lattice hole visible, or cover the shoji part of the lattice hole with a translucent lens body, The display by the symbol display device 1110 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice may be completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 1110 behind may be completely invisible. .

  <Control unit>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 1300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 1300. A sub-control unit 1400 that controls the production, a payout control unit 1550 that mainly performs control related to payout of the game ball in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, and a launch control unit 1600 that controls the launch of the game ball And a power management unit 1650 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1100.

  <Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 1308 for storing data, an I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1314 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 includes a counter circuit 1316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1314 is received (this circuit has 2 Each counter), and signals output from various sensors 1318 including ball detection sensors provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving amplification results and reference A sensor circuit 1320 for outputting the comparison result with the voltage to the counter circuit 1316 and the basic circuit 1302, a display circuit 1322 for performing display control of the special-figure display device 1114, and display control of the universal map display device 1112 Display circuit 1324 and various status display sections 1326 (general map hold lamp 1116, special figure hold lamp 1118, high accuracy A display circuit 1328 for performing display control of the lamp 1118 and the like), connects the solenoid circuit 1332 for controlling the solenoids 1330 for opening and closing the like second Laid view start hole 1128 and the variable winning opening 1130.

  When the ball detection sensor 1318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 1126, the sensor circuit 1320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 1316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 1316 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 1128 has won a ball, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1128.

  Further, an information output circuit 1334 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 pachinkos to an information input circuit 1652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 1334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 1100 is output.

  The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1550. With this configuration, the sub control unit 1400 is provided. In addition, communication with the payout control unit 1550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 1300, the sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1550 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 1300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550. However, the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 1300.

  <Sub control unit>

  Next, the sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 1400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404, a control program, ROM 1406 for storing various data, RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 1412 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 1402 drives a sound source IC 1418 for controlling the speaker 1416 (and amplifier), a display circuit 1422 for controlling various lamps 1420, a movable body for rendering of the rendering device 1200, and the like. An effect drive device control circuit 1426 for controlling various effect drive devices 1424 including a solenoid or a motor as a drive device, a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 1110 and a shielding means 1250 are controlled. And a chance button detection circuit 1380 that detects the pressing of the chance button 1146 and outputs a signal.

  <Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>

  Next, the payout control unit 1550, the launch control unit 1600, and the power management unit 1650 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1550 controls the payout device 1552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 1300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 1554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 1654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 1100 via the interface unit 1556.

  The launch control unit 1600 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 1550 to permit or stop the launch, and an operation amount of the launch handle 1148 by the player output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 1148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launch rod 1138 and the launch motor 1602 that drives the launch rod 1140 are controlled, and the ball feeder 1604 that feeds the balls from the storage tray 1144 to the launch rail 1142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 1650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 1100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 1300 and the sub control unit 1400, and the devices such as the payout device 1552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 1650 is a storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor).

  <Game control processing>

  Next, game control processing performed by the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The main controller 1300 starts the special figure variable game when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure start port 1126 or the second special figure start port 1128. Also, at the start of the special figure variable game, a lottery table (not shown) is used to win a 15-round (15R) jackpot game, a 7-round (7R) jackpot game, ) (Decision of jackpot). The jackpot game refers to a game in which the door member of the variable winning opening 1130 is opened at a predetermined interval, and the round (R) refers to a unit game constituting the jackpot game. A game in which the door member is opened a predetermined number of times, or a game that is ended when a predetermined number of balls enter the variable prize opening 1130. Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot game (7R or 15R) in the normal game described later is 1 / 251.5, and the winning probability of the jackpot game (7R or 15R) in the probability variable game described later is 1/25. 15 and so on. Of the jackpot games (7R or 15R), the winning probability of the jackpot game (7R) is 4/5, the winning probability of the jackpot game (15R) is 1/5, and all the jackpot games have 30 short-time games ( For example, a game that shortens the fluctuation time of the special figure in the special figure variable game, a game that shortens the fluctuation time of the common figure in the general figure variable game, a game that extends the opening time of the blades of the second special figure start port 1128, A game that increases the number of times the blades of the 2 special figure starting port 1128 are opened, or the opening time of the blades of the second special figure starting port 1128 is extended, and the number of times that the blades of the second special figure starting port 1128 is opened is increased. Game) to be added.

  In addition, the main control unit 1300 sets the winning probability of the jackpot game to the normal probability (1 / 251.5 in this embodiment) after the jackpot game is finished (whether the winning is the normal game), or wins the jackpot game Determine whether the probability is higher than the normal probability (1 / 25.55 in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot game (whether to win the probability variation game (probability change)) (probability change determination) .

  The main control unit 1300 determines the result of the jackpot determination (winning of the jackpot game (15R), winning or winning the jackpot game (7R)), and the result of the probability change transition determination (winning of the normal game or winning of the probability variation game). Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 1400 using a command. Receiving this command, the sub-control unit 1400 applies predetermined symbols to the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110 in the effect processing described later, based on the results of jackpot determination and probability change transition determination. Stop display. When the main control unit 1300 determines that 15R (final round) of the jackpot game has ended, the main control unit 1300 transmits a final round end command to the sub-control unit 1400, and the seventh round (7R) of jackpot game ends. If it is determined that the 7R end command is transmitted, the 7R end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 1400.

  <Direction processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an effect process performed by the sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of effect processing in the pachinko machine 1100.

  The sub control unit 1400 acquires the results of jackpot determination and probability change transition determination from the command received from the main control unit 1300, and the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 110 based on the acquired results. Randomly select a decorative pattern to be stopped. In this embodiment, when three or seven decorative symbols are displayed side by side in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110 and are stopped and displayed, the winning game (15R) is won (15R confirmed). ), And the probability variation game is won (the probability change is confirmed), and any one of 1, 5 and 9 is displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110. When three decorative symbols are displayed side by side, it means that you have won the jackpot game (15R) or jackpot game (7R) and have won the probability variation game (the probability change has been confirmed) When three decorative symbols 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 are stopped and displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110, a big hit game (15R) Other means that won the jackpot gaming (7R), are and winning the normal game or the probability change game.

  In step S1501 of the effect process, it is determined whether or not the above-described final round end command has been received from the main control unit 1300. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1504, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1502. In step S1502, it is determined whether the 7R end command described above has been received from the main control unit 1300. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1506. In step S1503, it is determined whether or not 15R has been confirmed (whether or not three decorative symbols 3 or 7 have been stopped and displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1506; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the probability change has been confirmed (three, 1, 5, 5, 7 or 9 decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped manner in the left, middle and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110. Whether or not the process proceeds to step S1506. If not, the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1505, the operation effect flag is set, and in step S1506, it is determined whether or not the operation effect flag is set. If the operation effect flag is set, the above-described operation effect process is performed in step S1507. If the operation effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1508. In step S1508, after performing other effect processes, the process ends.

  <Operation production>

  Next, the operation effect in the pachinko machine 1100 will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, (1) when 7R of the jackpot game ends and 15R has not been confirmed (in this embodiment, the left, middle and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110a of the decorative symbol display device 1110 at the start of the jackpot game. 1110c) When three decorative symbols of 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are stopped and displayed side by side), (2) The final round of the jackpot game has ended, and the probability change has been confirmed. When there is not (In this embodiment, three decorative symbols 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are arranged in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c of the decorative symbol display device 1110 at the start of the jackpot game. In the case of any of the cases (steps S1501 to S1505), an operation effect is performed in step S1507.

  FIG. 33A is a time chart showing a rough flow of an operation effect when 7R of the jackpot game is completed and 15R is not confirmed. In this example, when 7R of the jackpot game is approaching the final stage and 15R has not been finalized, a notification effect is provided to notify the player in advance that a repeated hitting effect will be performed (for example, a decorative symbol display device 1110). In the effect display area 1110d, a message such as “tap the chance button repeatedly” and a countdown of numbers are displayed). Then, after the notification effect (after the end of 7R, the timing of symbol A in the figure), the door member of the variable prize opening 1130 is temporarily closed, and the player operates the chance button 1146 (number of operations). On the basis of the above-mentioned repeated striking effects (periods A to C in the figure) and final effects (periods C to D in the figure), the determination result of round promotion (7R → 15R) is confirmed ( The result of the above jackpot determination is confirmed based on the command from the main control unit 1300), and when the round promotion is determined (when the jackpot game (15R) is won), the 8th game of the jackpot game is Start (timing D in the figure).

  FIG. 33B is a time chart showing a rough flow of the operation effect when the final round of the jackpot game is finished and the probability change is not fixed. In this example, when the final round of the jackpot game is approaching the final stage and the probability change is not confirmed, a notification effect is provided to notify the player in advance that the timing effect will be performed (for example, a decorative symbol display device) A message such as “hit the chance button at the right timing” is displayed in the effect display area 1110d of 1110, and a number countdown is displayed). Then, after the notification effect (after the end of the final R, the timing indicated by the symbol A in the figure), the door member of the variable prize opening 1130 is closed and the player operates the chance button 1146 (operation timing). After performing the above-mentioned timing effects (periods A to C in the figure) and final effects (periods C to D in the figure), the determination result of the probability change promotion is confirmed (result of the above-described probability change transition determination). Is confirmed based on a command from the main control unit 1300), and when the probability variation promotion is determined (when the probability variation game is won), the probability variation is confirmed and the special figure variation game is started (same as above). Timing of symbol D in the figure).

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1100 includes a launching unit (e.g., a launching handle 1148) that launches a game ball in the game area 1104, and a passing area (in which the game ball launched by the launching unit is provided in the game area 1104). For example, a variable winning ball apparatus (for example, a variable winning opening 1130) that can be changed between an advantageous state advantageous to the player and an unfavorable state disadvantageous to the player based on passing through the second special figure starting opening 1128). And the effect processing means performs the effect processing during a period in which the variable winning ball apparatus is in the disadvantageous state.

  According to such a pachinko machine 1100, it is possible to perform a variety of effects according to the player's operation status, and it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play compared to the conventional game table, Rarely feel bored. In addition, the player can be concentrated on the effects caused by the operation, and the player is not confused, and the game can be given clarity.

  In addition, although 1 type pachinko was demonstrated as a representative example of a pachinko machine, it cannot be overemphasized that it can apply also to 2 types pachinko, 3 types pachinko, an arrangement pachinko, an enclosed pachinko, etc., for example.

  Moreover, although the example which performs the operation effect when 7R of jackpot game is complete | finished and 15R has not been confirmed was shown, even if the operation effect is performed between rounds 1R-7R, for example, the effect of a round promotion is performed Good. In addition, the example of performing the operation effect when the final round of the jackpot game has ended and the probability change has not been confirmed has been shown. For example, the operation effect is performed before the start of one round or during a short time, and the effect change promotion effect is performed. May be.

  In addition, as an example of the operation effect, an effect using an image is given as an example, but the operation effect according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the color and brightness of a decorative lamp and various displays provided in the game table are provided. Change the level of an indicator displayed on a display means such as a liquid crystal display, change the sound output from a speaker, change the movement of a movable object such as a reel or an accessory, An operation effect may be performed by vibrating the housing or the operation means.

  Further, the data structure of the damage lottery table or the hit determination table is not limited to the data structure of the above-described embodiment. For example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b), the operation effect is represented by a plurality of unit effects. (In this example, the effect is composed of six step images 1 to 6), and lottery data is associated with each unit effect, and a unit effect (in this example) selected according to the operation status by the player Then, the step image) may be changed so that the progress degree (story) of the operation effect is different. That is, the effect process resulting from the operation is an effect process that includes a plurality of types of unit effects and performs a series of effects that are executed in a predetermined order, and the condition is specified by the operation status specifying unit. It may be the progress degree of the series of effects determined based on the operated situation.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give a change to the effect resulting from the operation, and to further increase the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The present invention can be applied to game machines represented by slot machines and game machines (such as pachinko machines).

An external perspective view of the slot machine is shown. It is the elements on larger scale which expanded and showed the symbol display window of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit. The circuit block diagram of a sub-control part is shown. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel. It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the name of each winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts of each winning combination, and the operation of each winning combination. It is the figure which showed the stop condition at the time of stopping the priority stop order of a winning combination, the name of a winning combination, and the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination. It is the figure which showed an example of the internal winning probability of the single combination and the double combination in setting 6 according to RT mode. It is the state transition diagram which showed the transition of the gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | use insertion button reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game state control process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game mode update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a sub control part. It is a flowchart showing the flow of effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuous striking effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuous hit | damage effect flag previous period setting process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the damage lottery table used for a damage lottery. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the hit determination table used for the hit determination. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the repeated setting flag latter term setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timing effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timing production flag previous term setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timing production flag latter term setting process. It is a time chart which showed the rough flow of operation production. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting effect before a continuous striking effect. (B)-(e) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous impact effect and the damage effect. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting effect before a timing effect. (B)-(e) It is the figure which showed an example of the timing effect. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the last production (success production) after a continuous hit production. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the last production (failure production) after a continuous hit production. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the final effect (success effect) after a timing effect. (D) It is the figure which showed an example of the final effect (failure effect) after a timing effect. (A) (b) It is the time chart which showed the rough flow of other operation effects. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board of the pachinko machine from the front. The circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production process of the pachinko machine. (A) is a time chart showing a rough flow of the operation effect when 7R of the jackpot game is finished and 15R is not finalized, and (b) in FIG. It is a time chart which showed the rough flow of the operation effect when no is determined. (A) (b) It is the figure which showed an example of the other lottery table.

Explanation of symbols

100 slot machine 101 main body 102 front door 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 114 winning line 120 winning line display lamp 130, 131 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 300 main control unit 400 Sub-control unit

Claims (5)

Effect processing means for performing predetermined effect processing;
In the second presentation period after the one of the rendering period in which the effect process is performed by effect processing means, the first effect period, and said first effect period, and operation acceptance means for accepting a predetermined operation by the player,
An operation mode specifying means for specifying an operation mode accepted by the operation acceptance means,
Based on the identified operation mode by the operation mode specifying means, and a setting means for setting the presentation conditions for performing the effect process corresponding to the operation mode,
The effect processing means includes:
In the first production period, production processing according to the operation mode is performed,
The operation mode specifying means includes:
Determining whether or not the operation mode received by the operation receiving means during the first performance period satisfies a predetermined condition;
The setting means includes
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied by the operation mode specifying means, a first performance condition is set in which a performance process according to the operation mode is performed at a rate lower than the first performance period, When it is determined that the condition is not satisfied, a second effect condition is set in which the effect process according to the operation mode is performed at a higher rate than the first effect period,
The effect processing means includes:
In the second stage, the stage according to the operation mode is performed based on the first stage condition or the second stage condition set by the setting means . Lottery means for drawing lots related to games;
Game setting means for setting a second game that is more advantageous to the player than the first game based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
The effect processing means includes:
When the second effect period ends, the effect process according to the operation mode is ended, and whether or not the lottery result by the lottery means is a lottery result in which the second game is set by the game setting means. While performing the final production showing
In the first effect period and the second effect period, an effect related to the final effect is performed by an effect process according to the operation mode .
The game table according to claim 1. The effect process according to the operation mode is as follows.
It is an effect process that performs a series of effects that consist of a plurality of types of unit effects and proceed in a predetermined order,
The effect processing means includes:
In the first production period, the unit production is selected at a predetermined ratio and production processing is performed to advance the series of productions.
When the first effect condition is set in the second effect period, the series effect is advanced later than the first effect period by selecting the unit effect at a rate lower than a predetermined rate. To perform the production process
When the second effect condition is set in the second effect period, the series effect is advanced earlier than the first effect period by selecting the unit effect at a rate higher than a predetermined rate. It is characterized by performing production processing
The game table according to claim 1 or 2. Lottery means for drawing lots related to games;
Game setting means for setting a second game that is more advantageous to the player than the first game based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
The effect processing means includes:
When the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific lottery result in which the second game is set by the game setting means, than when the first game is set by the game setting means , Characterized by increasing the proportion of the production process according to the operation mode,
The game stand according to claim 1.   A counter for counting the number of operations received by the operation receiver;
  The operation mode specifying means includes:
  When the number of operations counted by the counting means during the first performance period is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the condition is satisfied, and when the number of operations is less than the predetermined threshold, the condition is not satisfied. It is characterized by judging,
  The game stand according to claim 1.