JP5687381B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To improve the interest of a game by suggestion control related to the provision of a privilege. Action type specifying means for specifying one action type based on a stop button operation result from a plurality of types of action types, each corresponding to one or more operation conditions of a stop button operation condition , An operation mode selection unit for selecting one operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes corresponding to the operation type specified by the operation type specifying unit, and an suggestion for performing the suggestion control as the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection unit A game machine comprising: a first control means comprising a control execution means; and a second control means comprising an action type selection means for selecting one action type from a plurality of kinds of action types. Furthermore, the operation types corresponding to the respective operation types are different from the operation conditions corresponding to the other operation types, and the effect control means is the one selected by the action type selection means. An effect capable of specifying the operation condition corresponding to the action type is performed. [Selection] Figure 44

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and the start lever is operated to perform a lottery to determine an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations, and rotate a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped based on the operation result of the internal winning combination and the stop button, and a profit corresponding to the determined combination won according to the mode of the stopped reel is provided. Is configured to be performed by the main control unit.

  In addition to such a main control unit, such a slot machine includes a sub-control unit that manages most of the benefits for facilitating the acquisition of profits. Thus, the communication is limited to only communication from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  By the way, in order to improve the interest of the game in these slot machines, there is one that uses the main control unit and the sub-control unit to perform suggestive control that is related to the provision of the above-mentioned privilege and can be recognized by the player. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-182902 A

  However, when this suggestion control is performed by the main control unit, the main control unit cannot know the state of the sub-control unit, so it becomes difficult to perform according to the state of the sub-control unit, and the interest of the game is increased. It does not lead to improvement.

  Furthermore, regardless of whether the suggestion control is performed by the main control unit or the sub-control unit, if the precursor period is provided for the execution of the suggestion control, execution of the suggestion control may be determined during the precursor period. However, it is difficult to appropriately perform the suggestion control determined to be executed, and the interest of the game is not improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and relates to the provision of a privilege, and is to provide a game stand that can improve the interest of the game by suggestion control that can be recognized by the player. Objective.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
First control means for performing control to stop the plurality of reels being rotated based on an operation of the stop button ;
Second control means for controlling the effect means ,
A game stand that provides a profit according to a stop mode of the plurality of reels,
The first control means includes
It is those capable of transmitting information to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Information cannot be transmitted to the first control means ;
The first control means includes
The suggestion control for stopping the plurality of reels can be executed, and the profit according to the stop mode of the plurality of reels derived by the suggestion control is not given,
The first control means includes
Specifying the order to determine the operating mode that defines derivable stop mode in suggesting control, one operation type from among multiple modes of operation is the identification information in which one or more of said operating mode is respectively associated with and, it also of a that determine an operation mode from among one or more of the operation mode that has been correlated to the operation type specified,
The operation type of multiple number,
Each associated with at least one operating condition of a plurality kinds of operating conditions of the stop button, the operating conditions are correlated to the respective modes of operation is an operation condition which is correlated to the other modes of operation Is different,
The first control means includes
On the basis of the stop button of the operation result, which specifies an operation type from the operation type of the multiple,
The second control means includes
The select multiple operation type one operation type from, characterized in that the corresponding Tagged operating conditions on the mode of operation one selected in which to perform a possible effect specific.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is related with provision of a privilege, The game stand which can improve the interest of a game by suggestion control which a player can recognize can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. (A) is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100, and (b) is a transition diagram of the main state in the special gaming state. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. 6 is a transition diagram of the AT state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation game preparation process (step S1007) shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel rotation start processing (step S113) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation game execution process (step S1107) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game state control process (step S121) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main execution flag setting process (step S1403) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main precursor flag setting process (step S1407) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a normal state internal winning command reception process (step S3005) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of AT state internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 19 (step S3007). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of AT state 1 internal winning command reception (step S3203) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the precursor shortening lottery process (step S3305) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of AT state 2 internal winning command reception (step S3205) shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a flow of pseudo type hold processing (step S3513) shown in FIG. 24. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation classification reservation process (step S3517) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of normal state game state update command reception shown in FIG. 19 (step S3013). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of AT state gaming state update command reception processing (step S3015) shown in FIG. 19; FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of an AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process (step S3905) shown in FIG. 28. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the precursor shortening execution process (step S3A05) shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of an AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process (step S3909) shown in FIG. 28. FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (A) is the figure which showed the decision probability of the number of main precursor games in the table | surface, (b) is the figure which showed the decision probability of the stop data for every pseudo classification in the table | surface. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect by the stop data selected by pseudo classification 1-4. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect by the stop data selected by the pseudo classification 5. It is the figure which compared the presence or absence of shortening of the number of AT2 precursor games. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect at the time of shortening the number of AT2 precursor games. It is a figure which shows the modification from which this embodiment differs in the transition timing of AT state 2 after a precursor shortening. It is a figure which shows the concept of a precursor shortening about this embodiment and the modification of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the flow of pseudo classification hold. It is a figure which shows the problem which arises by the pending | holding of the pseudo classification in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification which solves the problem by FIG. It is a figure which shows the concept of the modification shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between pseudo classification and stop data.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. 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. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this 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.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. 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 the two. Based on the detection result of the 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.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. , Left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol composed of a rising right winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol and right reel upper symbol composed of upper reel, L reel There are provided five winning lines, a lower winning line L5 configured by a lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol, and a right reel lower symbol. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment can start a game by using two medals in a special gaming state to be described later, and by using three medals in a gaming state other than the special gaming state. It has become. When the game is started using three medals, the winning lines L1 to L5 are valid, and when the game is started using two medals, the winning lines L2 and L3 are valid. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. Note that if the number of medals corresponding to the gaming state is not bet, no winning line is activated and the game cannot be started. Further, the number of winning lines is not limited to five. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery that will be described later, or that a special gaming state will be described later. is there. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals have been inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player. These stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of the stop button in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. 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.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of the first control unit, operation type specifying unit, operation mode selection unit, and suggestion control execution unit of the present invention. The first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of a second control unit, an effect control unit, an action type selection unit, and a privilege grant unit of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 has a data capacity limitation from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals inserted into the game. Detects a throwing operation when throwing. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an external display device 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output. Specifically, a signal for indicating information related to the game, such as an AT signal to be described later and a signal transmitted at the start of the game, can be transmitted to the external display device 652, and the external display device 652 is configured to send the received information. Based on this, the game information is displayed in detail, such as a display indicating the AT state, which will be described later, the number of times the AT state has been reached, and the number of games since the AT state has ended. It is configured.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication for maintaining security, so that the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. Although configured, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

  In the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is large, it becomes difficult to check the program, or it becomes a hotbed of illegal modification, and security is lowered. For this reason, the data capacity of the main control unit 300 is limited.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. The speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, bet button lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. 200, reel backlight, etc.) are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in 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 present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination and a general combination (replay combination, small combination 1 to 4). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state described later. In addition, the re-playing role is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating role that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. Includes a re-game winning prize.

  The special combination is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state by winning a prize. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combination is “BAR-BAR-BAR”.

  When the special combination is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, it will be in the state where the special role is won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role will be easy to win. Become. This special combination internal winning state (RT1) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in the special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0). The special game state (RT2) and the replay low probability state (RT0) will be described later.

  The re-gamer is a winning player (operator) who can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay”.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal-inserted number is reset in a medal-inserted-number storage area described later). The medals inserted in the game won in can be used as it is in the next game.

  The small role (small roles 1 to 4) is a winning role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for small role 1 and “ANY-Cherry” for small role 2 -ANY ", small part 3 is" Bell-Bell-Bell ", and small part 4 is" Bell-Bell-Replay ". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6A is a game state transition diagram of the slot machine 100. FIG. 6B is a transition diagram of the main state in the special game state.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into three game states, that is, a low replay probability state (RT0), a special role internal winning state (RT1), and a special game state (RT2). Is controlled by. FIG. 6A shows these three gaming states. Further, FIG. 6A shows the transition conditions for each gaming state. When the transition condition described on each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is provided with three main states (main state 1 to main state 3) controlled by the main control unit 300 in addition to the above gaming state in the special role internal winning state described above. It has been. FIG. 6B shows these three main states and describes the transition conditions for each main state. When the transition condition described on each arrow is satisfied, the main state transitions in the direction of the arrow. This main state is information used to appropriately perform the effect on the first sub-control unit 400 side.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT0), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

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

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The re-game low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state). In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  The winning combination that is won internally in the replay low probability state includes a special combination, a replay combination, and a small combination 1 to 4. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  When the small combination 3 is won internally, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is displayed according to the operation order of the player. That is, when a stop operation is performed according to a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the small combination 3 is displayed on the winning line. In the present embodiment, from the middle first stop or the right first stop for combinations of stop operations (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left). One of the four operation sequences starting (stop operation excluding the first left stop) is set as the correct operation sequence by lottery. In addition, the probability that each stop operation is selected by lottery is uniform. In addition to setting the correct answer operation order by lottery, for example, by setting a plurality of small roles 3 corresponding to the operation order that can be the correct answer operation sequence by combining with other roles, etc. The correct answer operation order may be set according to the internal winning probability. When this configuration is adopted, four kinds of small roles 3 corresponding to the four operation orders starting from the middle first stop or the right first stop are provided, and these internal winning probabilities are made equal, thereby implementing this implementation. Operation similar to the configuration of the embodiment is possible. Note that the probability of the operation order selected as the correct operation order may be biased as in the present embodiment, or may be set to be equal to the combination of the above stop operations. The same applies to the case where an internal winning is made in the special role internal winning state described below.

  When the re-game combination or small combination 4 is won internally, these combinations are displayed on the effective winning line regardless of the stop operation order. In other words, these combinations are combinations that can be awarded regardless of the operation order or operation timing. The same applies to the case where an internal winning is made in another gaming state described below.

  FIG. 6A shows that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT1) described later. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed (when the special combination is won), it is shown that the state shifts to a special game state (RT2) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT1)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT1) is a state where the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON (special combination internal winning state). In the special combination internal winning state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination and small combinations 1 to 4. If these roles are elected internally, they will be displayed in preference to the special roles and will not win the special roles. On the other hand, if a winning combination other than the special combination is not won (7168/65536), the player loses the game. In this case, the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to display the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. be able to.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT1), the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT2) described later. Yes.

<Special gaming state (RT2)>
In the special game state (RT2), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, the winning combination for winning internally is only the small combination 3.

  In this special gaming state, when the small combination 3 is won internally, the small combination 3 is displayed on any one of the valid winning lines regardless of the operation order, and two medals are awarded.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows that in the special gaming state (RT2), when 32 payouts are made, a transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is shown.

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<AT state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls three gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, there may be a case where a stop operation effect for informing information related to an internal winning combination is started. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) state. This AT state will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a transition diagram of the AT state of the slot machine 100. FIG. 8 shows three states: a normal state (non-AT state), an AT state 1, and an AT state 2. FIG. 8 shows transition conditions for each state. When the transition condition described on each arrow is satisfied, the state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Note that AT state 1 and AT state 2 are both states in which a stop operation effect is executed, and both may be collectively referred to as an AT state.

  In the AT state, when the winning combination is won internally, an effect of notifying the operation timing of the stop operation means or the pressing order is executed so as not to adversely affect the player. Specifically, when the small combination 3 is won internally, an operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified. The small combination 3 may be referred to as an AT combination.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, each state is managed using information called a sub-state in the first sub-control unit 400. Specifically, information indicating one of a normal state (non-AT state), an AT state 1, and an AT state 2 is set in the sub state based on the condition shown in FIG. Productions are performed according to each state. In the present embodiment, the AT state 1 is set based on the fact that the lottery transitioning to the AT state 1 is won, and the AT state 2 is set based on the fact that the lottery transitioning to the AT state 2 is won. Note that periods during which the AT state 1 and the AT state 2 are set are respectively managed by the number of AT1 games and the number of AT2 games (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as the number of AT games). Here, the AT1 game number indicates the number of games in which the AT state 1 is maintained, and the AT2 game number indicates the number of games in which the AT state 2 is maintained. The number of these AT games is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, and is set and added according to a predetermined condition. Also, this AT number is subtracted by 1 for each game. When the AT2 game number becomes 0, the sub state is set to the AT state 1, and when the AT1 game number becomes 0, the sub state is set to the normal state.

  The AT state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered). Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of ATs according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In this AT state, the player can easily obtain medals.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 9 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. Further, the main state described later is set to the main state A.

  In step S103, bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, preparation for transmitting a start lever reception command is made, and the process proceeds to step S105. Note that the start lever reception command includes information indicating the main state.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S109, a winning combination internal lottery process is executed. Details of the winning combination internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S113, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all reels 110 to 112. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S115, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table is referred to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and the stop table is set. Any one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the cherry has been won.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won in the winning determination process, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out (given) according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing relating to transition of each gaming state of the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), the special role internal winning state (RT1), and the special gaming state (RT2) is performed, and the start condition or end condition is established. To shift the gaming state. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made. Thus, one game is completed. Details of this gaming state control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

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

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various counters such as a game interval counter, which will be described later, or various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, Game state update command), bits 0 to 10 are command data It is composed of (a predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334. The information output here includes, for example, an AT signal transmitted with the AT signal output flag turned on.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

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

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, details of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1001, an internal lottery of a winning combination is executed. Specifically, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal winning lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is set to ON. When the small combination 3 is won internally, the operation order (correct operation order) in which the small combination 3 wins is determined by lottery.

  In step 1003, it is determined whether or not the main state 1 is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1013. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step 1005, it is determined whether or not the main sign flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1009. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1007. Here, the main sign flag is a flag indicating that it is a main sign period that is a period until a pseudo game described later is executed, and is set to ON in a main sign flag setting process described later (FIG. 17). Step S1611).

  In step 1007, a pseudo game preparation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1009. The details of the pseudo game preparation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step 1009, it is determined whether or not the small combination 4 has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1011. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step 1011, the operation order for main state transition is determined. When the operation is performed in the operation order set here, the main state shifts from one of the main state 2 and the main state 3 to the other. In the present embodiment, one of the four operation sequences starting from the middle first stop or the right first stop (stop operation excluding the left first stop) is set as the operation sequence for main state transition by lottery. The lottery probability at this time is equal in each of the four operation orders. In the present embodiment, the operation order for shifting to the main state is determined by lottery, but a predetermined operation order may be used. In this embodiment, the four operation orders starting from the middle first stop or the right first stop are used as candidates for the operation order for main state transition. However, the present invention is not limited to such candidates. All operation orders including the operation order starting from one stop may be candidates.

  In step S1013, preparation is made for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that if this command has the operation order set in steps S1001, S1007, and S1011 above, information indicating this operation order is included, and information indicating the main state and the state of each flag is included. Is also included. Thereafter, the winning combination internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the pseudo game preparation process (step S1007) in the winning combination internal lottery process of FIG. 11 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game preparation process (step S1007) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1103; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the main state 3 is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1105; otherwise, the pseudo game preparation process is terminated.

  In step S1105, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a pseudo game is executed. In the present embodiment, it is determined to execute the pseudo game with a probability of 50%. The lottery probability is an example, and any value can be adopted. Moreover, you may make it perform a pseudo game, without performing lottery. In this case, a pseudo type to be described later is determined without performing a pseudo game lottery.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the lottery for executing the pseudo game is won in step S1105. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1115. If not, the pseudo game preparation process is terminated.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the re-game player is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1111. Otherwise, the pseudo game preparation process is terminated.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the main state 2 is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1117.

  In step 1113, the operation order for executing the pseudo game is determined. A pseudo game is reserved when the operation is performed in the operation order set here. In this embodiment, one of the four operation sequences starting from the middle first stop or the right first stop (stop operation excluding the left first stop) is set as the operation sequence for executing the pseudo game by lottery. The lottery probability at this time is equal in each of the four operation orders. In the present embodiment, the operation order for executing the pseudo game is determined by lottery, but a predetermined operation order may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the four operation orders starting from the middle first stop or the right first stop are set as candidates for the operation order for executing the pseudo game, but are not limited to such candidates. All operation orders including the operation order starting from one stop may be candidates. Here, the information on the determined operation order for executing the pseudo game is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 by an internal winning command.

  In step S1115, the pseudo type is determined and the process proceeds to step S1119. Specifically, when the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is internally won, any one of the pseudo types 3 to 5 is selected by lottery. In addition, when the re-game player is won internally, either pseudo type 1 or 2 is selected by lottery. Here, the “pseudo type” is a mode in which a mode in a pseudo game described later is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the pseudo type is determined at this timing, but this pseudo type may be determined until the pseudo game is executed. Therefore, for example, it may be determined at the start of a game in which a pseudo game is executed (for example, reel rotation processing).

  In step S1117, which proceeds to the case where it is determined in step S1111 that the main state is not 2 (in this case, the main state 3), the operation order for the pseudo type is set. Specifically, one of four types of operation orders excluding the first left stop is set as the operation order corresponding to each of the pseudo types 3 to 5. The remaining one operation order not set here and the operation order for the first left stop are the operation order in which the pseudo game is not executed. In this embodiment, the operation order corresponding to the pseudo game is determined by lottery, but this correspondence may be determined in advance. Here, the information on the operation order corresponding to the determined pseudo types 3 to 5 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 by the internal winning command.

  In step S1119, an initial value is set for the number of main precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S1121. Specifically, initial values are set according to the table shown in FIG. Here, the number of main precursor games indicates the number of games until the pseudo game is executed, and subtraction of the set value is started when the main precursor flag is set to ON (FIG. 16). Step S1501). In this embodiment, the number of main precursor games is set by lottery. However, the number of main sign games is not limited to the lottery configuration, and a predetermined value may be set.

  In step S1121, the main preparation flag is set to ON, and this pseudo game preparation process is terminated. Here, the main preparation flag is a flag indicating that a series of operations from the main precursor period to the pseudo game is scheduled to be executed.

  Next, details of the reel rotation start process (step S113) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval timer is zero. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if not, step S1201 is executed again. Note that the game interval timer is a timer provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is counted down by the timer update process described above (step S209 in FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the value is initialized immediately before the reel rotation is started so that the value of the game interval timer becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous reel rotation (FIG. 13). Step S1203). This guarantees the minimum required time between games and suppresses gambling.

  In step S1203, the above-described game interval timer value is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the main execution flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1213. Here, the main execution flag is a flag indicating that the pseudo game is executed, and is set to ON in a main execution flag setting process described later (step S1507 in FIG. 16).

  In step S1207, a pseudo game execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1209. Details of the pseudo game execution processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval timer is zero. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1211, and if not, step S1209 is executed again. In subsequent step S1211, initialization of the value of the game interval timer described above is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1213. By these steps S1209 and S1211, even when a pseudo game is executed, the minimum required time between games is secured as in a normal game. However, these processes may not be provided as in the present embodiment. In this case, the game may be delayed by a predetermined time.

  In step S1213, stop data for normal gaming is set based on the result of the internal winning and the gaming state. Here, the stop data refers to data in which the number of drawn symbols is associated with each reel corresponding to each symbol position, or data from which the data can be derived. In the reel stop control process (step S115 in FIG. 9), the reel is stopped after rotating the reel by the number of drawn symbols corresponding to the symbol position at the timing when the stop button is operated using the stop data. .

  In step S1215, the reels 110 to 112 are accelerated, and the reel rotation start process ends. It should be noted that since the symbols may be aligned after the pseudo game is executed, if the reels 110 to 112 are uniformly accelerated, it may be easy to perform a stop operation targeting a specific symbol. In this case, since there is a possibility that the fairness of the game cannot be maintained between the skilled person and the beginner, when accelerating the reels 110 to 112 after the pseudo game, a delay amount for delaying the acceleration start timing for each reel is set. A configuration may be adopted that is determined by lottery and delays the acceleration start timing of the corresponding reel in accordance with the determined delay amount. The timing for setting the delay amount may be the same for all reels, or the delay amount may be set in this order, such as setting the next delay amount at the timing when the acceleration of the previous reel is completed according to a predetermined order. In any case, it is possible to accelerate all reels at irregular timings. Note that the above-described processing relating to the acceleration of the reels may be executed even when the pseudo game is not executed.

  Next, the details of the pseudo game execution process (step S1107) in the reel rotation start process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game execution process (step S1107) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, pseudo-game stop data (step S1505 in FIG. 16) determined in a main execution flag setting process described later is set. Note that the specific processing is the same as that in the case of setting stop data for normal games (step S1213 in FIG. 13).

  In step S1303, the reels 110 to 112 are accelerated, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether an effective stop operation has been performed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307, and if not, step S1305 is executed again. If no stop operation is performed, the non-stop reels may be stopped in sequence every predetermined time, or the non-stop reels may be stopped simultaneously after the predetermined time. May be.

  In step S1307, a process of stopping the reel corresponding to the stop operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether all reels have been stopped. If this condition is satisfied, the pseudo game execution process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  Next, the details of the gaming state control process (step S121) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the gaming state control process (step S121) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the main precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1403, a main execution flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1409. Details of the main execution flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the main preparation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1407, a main sign flag setting process is executed, and the process advances to step S1409. Details of the main sign flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1409, based on the establishment of the condition shown in FIG. 6A, a process for shifting (updating) the gaming state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1411. In addition, when the special role internal winning state (RT1) shifts to another gaming state, the main state 1 is set.

  In step S1411, when the special combination internal winning state (RT1) is established, a process for shifting to the main state is executed based on the establishment of the condition shown in FIG. 6B, and the gaming state control process is terminated. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the main state 1 is set (returns to the initial state) when a gaming state other than the special role internal winning state (RT1) is entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which all flags indicating the main state are set to OFF may be employed.

  Next, details of the main execution flag setting process (step S1403) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main execution flag setting process (step S1403) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1501, the number of main precursor games is counted down (1 subtraction), and the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the number of main precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1505. If not, the main execution flag setting process ends.

  In step S1505, stop data for pseudo game is determined based on the determined pseudo type (step S1115 in FIG. 12, step S1609 in FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S1507. In the present embodiment, stop data A to K are provided as stop data candidates for the pseudo types 1 to 5 (FIG. 33B). Note that the processing in step S1505 may be executed, for example, at the start of the next game (reel rotation processing) or at the time of determining the pseudo type.

  In step S1507, the main execution flag (flag indicating execution of the pseudo game) is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1509, the main sign flag (flag indicating the main sign period) is set to OFF, and the main execution flag setting process ends.

  Next, details of the main precursor flag setting process (step S1407) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main sign flag setting process (step S1407) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1601, it is determined whether or not the re-game player is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the main state 2 is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches the operation order for executing the pseudo game determined in the pseudo game preparation process (step S1113 in FIG. 12). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1611. If not, the main sign flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S1607, which proceeds to the case where it is determined in step S1603 that the main state is not 2 (here, the main state is 3), the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is determined by the pseudo game preparation process. It is determined whether or not any one of the operation orders (step S1117 in FIG. 12) matches. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609. If not, the main sign flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S1609, a pseudo type corresponding to the operation order is determined. Specifically, the pseudo type corresponding to the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is determined with reference to the correspondence relationship between the pseudo type and the operation order (set in step S1117 in FIG. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1611, the main precursor flag (a flag indicating that it is the main precursor period) is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S1613, the main preparation flag (a flag indicating that a series of operations from the main sign period to the pseudo game is scheduled to be executed) is set to OFF, and the main sign flag setting process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, if the operation for executing the pseudo game is not performed, the pseudo game is not executed (No determination in step S1605, No determination in step S1607), and the determined pseudo type, etc. The information is not used and the information is newly overwritten by the preparation of the next pseudo game. However, the information is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and information such as the determined pseudo type may be initialized.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 18C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 18A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

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

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 18 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3001, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3003, it is determined whether or not the sub state is a normal state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3005. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007.

  In step S3005, normal state internal winning command reception processing is executed, and this effect control processing is terminated. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3007, an AT state internal winning command reception process is executed, and this effect control process ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3009, it is determined whether a gaming state update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3011. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3017.

  In step S3011, it is determined whether the sub state is a normal state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3013. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3013, a normal state gaming state update command reception process is executed, and the effect control process ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3015, an AT state gaming state update command reception process is executed, and this effect control process ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3017, processing is executed when a command other than the internal winning command and the game state update command is received. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the normal state internal winning command reception process (step S3005) in the effect control process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of normal state internal winning command reception processing (step S3005) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3101, it is determined whether or not the AT1 precursor flag is set to ON. When this condition is satisfied, the normal state internal winning command reception process is terminated, and when this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. Here, the AT1 precursor flag is a flag indicating a period (AT state 1 precursor period) from the normal state to the transition to the AT state 1 (see FIG. 8). It is set to ON in the reception process (step S3817 in FIG. 27).

  In step S3103, a lottery for shifting to the AT state 1 is executed. Specifically, when the small combination 1 and small combination 2 are internally won, this transition lottery is executed, and the winning probability is 30%. In addition, any conditions may be sufficient as the opportunity of a transfer lottery and a winning probability.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether or not the transition lottery to AT state 1 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. If not, the normal state internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3107, the AT1 preparation flag is set to ON, and the normal state internal winning command reception process is terminated. Here, the AT1 preparation flag is a flag indicating that a series of operations from the AT state 1 precursor period to the AT state 1 is scheduled to be executed.

  Next, details of the AT state internal winning command reception process (step S3007) in the effect control process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state internal winning command reception process (step S3007) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the sub state is the AT state 1. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, AT state 1 internal winning command reception processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S3207. This AT state 1 internal winning command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3205, an AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3207. This AT state 2 internal winning command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3207, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3211.

  In step S3209, effect data indicating the correct operation order (effect data for notifying the correct operation order) is set, and this AT state internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3211, it is determined whether or not the small combination 4 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3213. If not, the AT state internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3213, it is determined whether or not the main state matches the sub state. In the present embodiment, the main state 2 corresponds to the AT state 1, and the main state 3 corresponds to the AT state 2. If this condition is satisfied, the AT state internal winning command acceptance process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  In step S3215, effect data indicating the operation order for main state transition (effect data for notification of operation order) is set, and this AT state internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3213 described above, a configuration is adopted in which the operation order is not notified when the main state does not match the sub state. For example, an operation order different from the operation order for main state transition (main state) The maintenance operation order) may be notified.

  Next, details of the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process (step S3203) in the AT state internal winning command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of AT state 1 internal winning command reception processing (step S3203) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, it is determined whether or not the AT2 precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3307. Here, the AT2 precursor flag is a flag indicating a period (AT state 2 precursor period) from the AT state 1 to the AT state 2 (see FIG. 8), and will be described later in the AT state 1 gaming state. It is set to ON in the update command reception process (step S3A21 in FIG. 29).

  In step S3303, it is determined whether or not the re-game player is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305. If not, the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3305, a precursor shortening lottery process is executed, and this AT state 1 internal winning command reception process is terminated. The details of the precursor shortening lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3307, it is determined whether or not the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3309; otherwise, the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3309, the lottery for shifting to the AT state 2 is executed. Specifically, when the small combination 1 and small combination 2 are internally won, this transition lottery is executed, and the winning probability is 30%. In addition, any conditions may be sufficient as the opportunity of a transfer lottery and a winning probability.

  In step S3311, it is determined whether or not the lottery for shifting to the AT state 2 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3313, the AT2 preparation flag is set to ON, and this AT state 1 internal winning command reception process is terminated. Here, the AT2 preparation flag is a flag indicating that a series of operations from the AT state 2 precursor period to the AT state 2 is scheduled to be executed.

  Next, details of the precursor shortening lottery process (step S3305) in the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the precursor shortening lottery process (step S3305) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3401, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main omen games is 3 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3403, it is determined whether the number of AT2 precursor games is larger than the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3405. If not, the precursor shortening lottery process is terminated. Here, the number of AT2 precursor games indicates the number of games until the AT state 2 is set as the sub state.

  In step S3405, the shortening preparation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3409. Here, the shortening preparation flag is a flag indicating that the shortening of the number of AT2 precursor games is allowed. When this flag is set to ON, the number of AT2 precursor games may be shortened when a subsequent game state update command is received.

  In step S3407, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games is equal to the number of AT2 precursor games. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3409, and if not, the precursor shortening lottery process is terminated.

  In step S3409, effect data for informing the operation order for executing the pseudo game is set, and the sign reduction lottery process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the operation order for executing the pseudo game is always notified when the condition (precursor shortening condition) corresponding to step S3409 is satisfied, but a part thereof is notified. You may do it. Further, when the precursor shortening condition is not satisfied, an operation order different from the operation order for executing the pseudo game may be notified.

  Next, details of the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process (step S3205) in the AT state internal winning command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process (step S3205) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3501, it is determined whether or not the main execution flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3503, it is determined whether the privilege grant flag is set on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3505; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3511. Here, the privilege grant flag is a flag used to prevent a privilege from being granted in a pseudo game generated by a player's erroneous operation.

  In step 3505, the number of additional games corresponding to the determined stop data is determined. In the present embodiment, when the determined stop data is stop data C to E (corresponding to pseudo type 3, see FIG. 33B), 50 is determined as the number of additional games, and stop data F to H (pseudo) In the case of type 4 (see FIG. 33B), 100 is determined, and in the case of stop data I to K (corresponding to pseudo type 5; see FIG. 33B), 0 (out of line) is determined. Is done.

  In step S3507, the extra flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3509. This extra flag is a flag indicating that the extra number of AT1 games is to be executed.

  In step S3509, the privilege grant flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3511, it is determined whether the small combination 1 or small combination 2 has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3513. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3515.

  In step S3513, the pseudo type hold process is executed, and the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is terminated. The details of the pseudo type hold processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3515, it is determined whether or not the re-game player is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3517. If not, the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3517, the pseudo type reservation process is executed, and this AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is terminated. The details of the pseudo type reservation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the pseudo-type holding process (step S3513) in the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process of FIG. 24 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo type holding process (step S3513) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3601, it is determined whether or not the main precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3603.

  In step S3603, it is determined whether the main state 2 is set as the sub state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3613.

  In step S3605, a pseudo lottery for lottery game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3607. In this holding lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to hold is executed so that the pseudo game can be executed later. In this embodiment, it is determined to hold the pseudo game with a probability of 50%. The lottery probability is an example, and any value can be adopted. Moreover, you may make it hold | maintain a pseudo game without performing lottery.

  In step S3607, it is determined whether or not a pseudo lottery game lottery has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3609; otherwise, the pseudo-type holding process ends.

  In step S3609, one of pseudo types 3 to 5 is determined, and the process proceeds to step S3611.

  In step S3611, the determined pseudo type is suspended. In the present embodiment, the pseudo type is held together with the hold order. That is, it is configured so that a plurality of suspended pseudo types can be identified for each suspended order.

  In step S3613, it is determined whether or not the main preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3615. Otherwise, the pseudo type hold process is terminated.

  In step S3615, the privilege grant flag is set to ON, and this pseudo type hold process is terminated.

  Next, details of the pseudo type reservation process (step S3517) in the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process of FIG. 24 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo type reservation process (step S3517) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3701, it is determined whether or not the main sign flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the pseudo type reservation process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3703.

  In step S3703, it is determined whether the main state 3 is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3705; otherwise, the pseudo type reservation process is terminated.

  In step S3705, it is determined whether there is a pending pseudo type. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3709; otherwise, the pseudo type reservation process ends.

  In step S3709, the suspended pseudo type is acquired, and the process advances to step S3711. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the reserved pseudo types are acquired according to the order in which they are held. However, pseudo types that indicate advantages may be acquired preferentially.

  In step S3711, the operation order for the acquired pseudo type is determined, and the process advances to step S3713. Specifically, the operation order corresponding to the acquired pseudo type is determined according to the correspondence relationship between the pseudo type determined by the main control unit 300 and the operation order.

  In step S3713, effect data for notifying the determined operation order is set, and the process proceeds to step S3715.

  In step S3715, the pending digest flag is set to ON, and this pseudo type reservation process ends. The pending digest flag is a flag indicating that after the pseudo type described later is suspended, the production data for the operation order notification based on the suspended pseudo type is set (the suspended is digested). is there.

  In this embodiment, when the condition up to step S3709 is satisfied, the operation order for executing the pseudo game is notified. However, when the process does not reach step S3709, the operation order for executing the pseudo game is executed. You may employ | adopt the structure which alert | reports the operation order different from.

  Next, details of the normal state gaming state update command reception processing (step S3013) in the effect control processing of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state gaming state update command reception process (step S3013) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3801, it is determined whether or not the AT1 precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3803; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3813.

  In step S3803, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT1 precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3805. Here, the number of AT1 precursor games indicates the number of games until the AT state 1 is set as the sub state.

  In step S3805, it is determined whether the number of AT1 precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3807. If not, the normal state gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3807, the sub state is set to AT state 1, and the flow proceeds to step S3809.

  In step S3809, an initial value is set for the number of AT1 games, and the flow proceeds to step S3811.

  In step S3811, the AT1 precursor flag is set to OFF, and the normal state gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3813, it is determined whether the AT1 preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3815. Otherwise, the normal state gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3815, an initial value is set for the number of AT1 precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3817.

  In step S3817, the AT1 precursor flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S3819.

  In step S3819, the AT1 preparation flag is set to OFF, and this normal state gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the AT state gaming state update command reception processing (step S3015) in the effect control processing of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state gaming state update command reception process (step S3015) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3901, it is determined whether or not the sub state is the AT state 1. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3903; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3907.

  In step S3903, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT1 games, and the process proceeds to step S3905. Note that 0 is the lowest value for the number of AT1 games, and when 0, the value is maintained.

  In step S3905, an AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process is executed, and the AT state gaming state update command reception process ends. Details of the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3907, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT2 games, and the process proceeds to step S3909. Note that 0 is the lowest value for the number of AT2 games, and when 0, the value is maintained.

  In step S3909, an AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process is executed, and the AT state gaming state update command reception process ends. Details of the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception processing (step S3905) in the AT state gaming state update command reception processing of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process (step S3905) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3A01, it is determined whether or not the AT2 precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3A03, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3A17.

  In step S3A03, it is determined whether or not the shortening preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3A05. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3A07.

  In step S3A05, a precursor shortening execution process is executed, and this AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process ends. The details of the precursor shortening execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3A07, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT2 precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3A09.

  In step S3A09, it is determined whether the number of AT2 precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3A11. If not, the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3A11, the sub state is set to AT state 2, and the process proceeds to step S3A13.

  In step S3A13, an initial value is set for the number of AT2 games, and the process proceeds to step S3A15.

  In step S3A15, the AT2 precursor flag is set to OFF, and this AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process ends.

  In step S3A17 that proceeds when it is determined in step S3A01 that the AT2 precursor flag is not on, it is determined whether or not the AT2 preparation flag is set on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3A19. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3A25.

  In step S3A19, an initial value is set for the number of AT2 precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3A21. As for this initial value, one game number is determined by lottery from a plurality of game numbers (3 to 15 in this embodiment), and this game number is set as the initial value of the AT2 precursor game number. Note that the number of games determined as the initial value may be a predetermined number of games. Further, if the number of games determined here is larger than the number of AT1 games and set as it is, AT state 1 will end before the AT2 precursor period elapses. Therefore, in such a case, the number of AT2 precursor games may be forced to be the number of AT1 games, or the number of AT1 games may be extended in accordance with the initial value of the number of AT2 precursor games.

  In step S3A21, the AT2 precursor flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S3A23.

  In step S3A23, the AT2 preparation flag is set to OFF, and this AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3A25, it is determined whether or not the number of AT1 games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3A27. If not, the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3A27, the sub state is set to the normal state, and this AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process is terminated. This step S3A27 is executed when the sub state is the AT state 1 (the AT1 precursor flag and the AT1 preparation flag are both off), and both the AT2 precursor flag and the AT2 preparation flag are off. That is, when any of these flags is on, the sub state is not set to the normal state.

  Next, details of the precursor shortening execution process (step S3A05) in the AT state 1 gaming state update command reception process of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the precursor shortening execution process (step S3A05) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3B03, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed in the operation order for executing the pseudo game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3B05, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3B07.

  In step S3B05, a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games is set as the number of AT2 precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3B07.

  In step S3B07, the shortening preparation flag is set to OFF, and the precursor shortening execution process ends.

  Next, details of the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process (step S3909) in the AT state gaming state update command reception process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process (step S3909) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3C01, it is determined whether or not the extra flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3C03, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3C07.

  In step S3C03, the value of the determined additional game number is added to the AT1 game number, and the process proceeds to step S3C05.

  In step S3C05, the extra flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3C07.

  In step S3C07, it is determined whether or not the pending digest flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3C09, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3C21.

  In step S3C09, it is determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed in the operation order for executing the pseudo game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3C11. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3C17.

  In step S3C11, the target pseudo-type hold (obtained among the pseudo-types held) is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S3C13.

  In step S3C13, the privilege grant flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S3C17.

  In step S3C17, the pending digest flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3C21.

  In step S3C21, it is determined whether or not the number of AT2 games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3C23. If not, the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3C23, it is determined whether or not the main sign flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3C25.

  In step S3C25, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game is suspended. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3C27, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3C33.

  In step S3C27, the number of additional games is determined based on the reserved pseudo type, and the process proceeds to step S3C29.

  In step S3C29, the value of the determined additional game number is added to the AT1 game number, and the process proceeds to step S3C31.

  In step S3C31, the target pseudo-type hold (obtained among the held pseudo-types) is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S3C33.

  In step S3C33, the sub state is set to AT state 1, and this AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 32B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 32C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 32D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 32A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

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

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, a second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 32A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

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

≪Operation explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<Main game state of the main control unit>
The main control unit 300 shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT1) by internally winning the special combination in the replay low probability state (RT0). Further, when winning a special role and shifting to the special game state (RT2), the game returns to the re-game low probability state (RT0) after paying out more than 32 cards.

  Specifically, the probability that the special combination is won in the replay low probability state (RT0) is 16384 / 65536≈25%, and it is configured to easily shift to the special combination internal winning state (RT1). . On the other hand, in order to shift from the special role internal winning state (RT1) to the special gaming state (RT2), there is a probability of 7168/65536 (about 10%) without winning any of the internal winnings (losing), and It is necessary to display a symbol combination corresponding to a special combination by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. Even if the game state is shifted to the special game state (RT2), when the game is digested 16 times, the transition condition to the re-game low probability state (RT0) is satisfied (two payouts by the small role 3 are 16 times). ). For these reasons, in this embodiment, the special combination internal winning state (RT1) is mainly set. In the following, the description will be continued assuming that the special role internal winning state (RT1) is set unless otherwise specified.

<About transition between main state 1 and main state 2>
In the main control unit 300, three main states (main state 1 to main state 3) are managed in the special role internal winning state (RT1) (see FIG. 6B). Hereinafter, the transition between the main state 1 and the main state 2 will be described.

  The main state 1 is set in the initial setting (step S101 in FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the transition from the main state 1 to the main state 2 is executed when winning the winning combination 3 continuously (winning twice consecutively). In order to win the small combination 3 in the special combination internal winning state (RT1), it is necessary to perform a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence. For this reason, it can be said that the above condition is that a small operation 3 is won internally and a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence is continuously performed.

  On the other hand, the transition from the main state 2 to the main state 1 is executed in the case where the small combination 3 is not continuously won (second consecutive non-winning). It can be said that this condition continues that a small operation 3 is won internally and a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence is not performed.

  When the sub state is the normal state in the first sub-control unit 400, the correct operation sequence is not notified. For this reason, the probability of continuously winning a prize and shifting to the main state 2 when winning an internal winning combination in the small role 3 is approximately 2.8% (1/6 squared). Therefore, when the sub state is the normal state, the main state 1 is easily maintained. Also, even if the transition to the main state 2 is made, if the internal winning of the small role 3 is continuously won, the probability of the continuous non-winning and the transition to the main state 1 is about 69% (5/6) Squared). Therefore, when the sub state is the normal state, the main state 2 is easily shifted to the main state 1. Thus, the main control unit 300 is configured to maintain the main state 1 by setting the sub state to the normal state in the first sub control unit 400.

  On the other hand, when the sub state is the AT state 1 or the AT state 2 in the first sub control unit 400, the correct operation sequence is notified (step S3209 in FIG. 21). Move to 2. In addition, even after the transition to the main state 2, the main state 2 is reliably maintained by following the notification of the correct operation sequence (not shifted to the main state 1). As described above, the first sub control unit 400 is configured to change the sub state to the AT state 1 or the AT state 2 so that the main control unit 300 shifts from the main state 1 to the main state 2 and is maintained. ing.

<About transition between main state 2 and main state 3>
Next, the transition between the main state 2 and the main state 3 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the transition between the main state 2 and the main state 3 is executed when a stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation sequence for main state transition. The operation sequence for shifting to the main state is set when the small combination 4 is won internally (step S1011 in FIG. 11). Therefore, it can be said that the above condition is that the small combination 4 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation sequence for shifting to the main state.

  When the sub-state is the AT state 1 in the first sub-control unit 400, the operation order for shifting to the main state is notified when the small role 4 is elected on the condition that it is the main state 3 (FIG. 21). Step S3213 and Step S3215). Further, when the sub state is the AT state 2, on the condition that the sub state 4 is the main state 2, the operation order for shifting to the main state is notified when the small role 4 is won internally (step S3213 in FIG. 21, step S3213). S3215).

  Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to maintain the main state 2 when the sub state is the AT state 1 and to maintain the main state 3 when the sub state is the AT state 2. Yes. Since the state immediately before the sub state becomes the normal state is the AT state 1, the sub state transitions to the normal state while the main state 2 is maintained. In this case, as described above, since the correct operation order of the small combination 3 is not notified, the main state 2 is shifted to the main state 1.

<About transition between normal state and AT state 1>
The first sub-control unit 400 manages a total of three states: a normal state, an AT state 1, and an AT state 2 (see FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the transition between the normal state and the AT state 1 will be described.

  The normal state is set in the initial setting (step S301 in FIG. 18). In this normal state, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won internally, the lottery for shifting to the AT state 1 is executed (step S3103 in FIG. 20). When the lottery is won, the AT state 1 flag is not turned on immediately, but the AT1 preparation flag is set to ON (step S3107 in FIG. 20). If the AT1 preparation flag is set to ON, the number of AT1 precursor games is set at the end of the game, the AT1 precursor flag is set to ON, and the AT1 preparation flag is set to OFF (steps S3813 to S3813 in FIG. 27). Step S3819). Since the AT1 precursor flag is set to ON, the number of AT1 precursor games is subtracted as the game is digested (step S3803 in FIG. 27), and when the number of AT1 precursor games becomes 0, the sub state is the AT state 1 (Step S3807 in FIG. 27). The above flow corresponds to an example of processing for determining whether the transition condition from the normal state to the AT state 1 shown in FIG.

  When the sub state becomes the AT state 1, the number of AT1 games is set at the same time (step S3809 in FIG. 27). The number of AT1 games is subtracted as the game is digested (step S3903 in FIG. 28), and when the number of AT1 games becomes 0, the sub state becomes the normal state (step S3A27 in FIG. 29). The above flow corresponds to an example of processing for determining whether the condition for transition from the AT state 1 to the normal state shown in FIG.

<About transition between AT state 1 and AT state 2>
Next, the transition between AT state 1 and AT state 2 will be described.

  In the AT state 1, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won internally, a lottery for shifting to the AT state 2 is executed (step S3309 in FIG. 22). When the lottery is won, the AT state 2 flag is not set immediately but the AT2 preparation flag is set to ON (step S3313 in FIG. 22). When the AT2 preparation flag is set to ON, the number of AT2 precursor games is set at the end of the game, the AT2 precursor flag is set to ON, and the AT2 preparation flag is set to OFF (steps S3A17 to S3A17 in FIG. 29). Step S3A23). Since the AT2 precursor flag is set to ON, the number of AT2 precursor games is subtracted as the game is digested (step S3A07 in FIG. 29), and when the number of AT2 precursor games becomes 0, the sub state is the AT state 2 (Step S3A11 in FIG. 29). The above flow corresponds to an example of a process for determining whether the transition condition from the AT state 1 to the AT state 2 shown in FIG.

  When the sub state becomes the AT state 2, the number of AT2 games is set at the same time (step S3A13 in FIG. 29). The number of AT2 games is subtracted according to the digestion of the game (step S3907 in FIG. 28), and when the number of AT2 games becomes 0, the sub state becomes the AT state 1 (step S3C33 in FIG. 31). The above flow corresponds to an example of a process for determining whether the transition condition from the AT state 2 to the AT state 1 shown in FIG.

  As described above, in principle, the sub state becomes the AT state 1 when the number of AT2 games becomes 0, but in this embodiment, the main precursor flag is on (main precursor period). Adopts a configuration in which the AT state 2 is maintained until this period elapses. Not limited to this configuration, the number of AT2 games is managed by the main control unit 300 (for example, managed from the next game in which a pseudo game is executed), and the initial value of the number of main precursor games + 1> the remaining AT2 In the case of the number of games, the pseudo value game may be executed at the end of the AT state 2 by setting the initial value of the number of main precursor games to the number of AT2 games-1. Further, when the initial value of the number of main precursor games + 1> the number of remaining AT2 games, the main precursor flag may not be set to ON, or when the number of AT2 games becomes zero, The flag may be turned off. In these cases, it is preferable that the first sub-control unit 400 is given a privilege.

  In the present embodiment, since a precursor period (AT2 precursor period) from when the setting of the AT state 2 is determined to when the AT state 2 is set is provided, the player has a sense of expectation for the setting of the AT state 2 Can improve interest. Also, although details are omitted, even if AT state 2 is not set, it is assumed that the small sign 1 and small role 2 set the harsh precursor period based on the internal winning and the AT state 2 is not set. As shown. The same applies to the main precursor period in the AT state 2 (the main precursor flag is on).

<About pseudo games>
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a pseudo game that does not give a profit corresponding to a stop mode like a normal game. Hereinafter, the flow up to the execution of the pseudo game will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 (a) is a table showing the determination probabilities of the number of main precursor games, and FIG. 33 (b) is a table showing the determination probability of stop data for each pseudo type. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode based on stop data selected in pseudo type 1 to 4, and FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode based on stop data selected in pseudo type 5. The pseudo game is executed by one of the following three patterns. Hereinafter, these patterns will be described separately from pattern A, pattern B, and pattern C, respectively.

  In the pattern A, first, when the main state is 3 and the winning lottery of the pseudo game executed when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won (steps S1101, S1103, FIG. 12) The pseudo type (information that can distinguish the stop mode of the pseudo game) is determined in step S1107 (Yes in all) (step S1115 in FIG. 12). At this time, a value is set for the number of main precursor games, and the main preparation flag is set to ON (steps S1119 and S1121 in FIG. 12).

  When the main preparation flag is set to ON, in the main precursor flag setting process (step S1407 in FIG. 15, FIG. 17), the main precursor flag is set to ON and the main preparation flag is set to OFF (FIG. 17). No in step S1601, step S1611, step S1613).

  When the main precursor flag is set to ON, the number of main precursor games is subtracted as the game is digested (step S1501 in FIG. 16) in the main execution flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 15, FIG. 16). When the number of main precursor games becomes zero, stop data is determined based on the previously determined pseudo type, the main execution flag is set on, and the main precursor flag is set off (FIG. 16). No in step S1503).

  When the main execution flag is set to ON, a pseudo game is executed in the reel rotation start process of the next game (steps S1207 and FIG. 14 in FIG. 13). Specifically, stop data that has already been determined is set in the same manner as in a normal game, and a predetermined mode is derived when a rotating reel is stopped. When this pseudo game ends, a normal game proceeds.

  In the pattern B, first, when the main state is 2 and the re-game player is internally won (No in step S1101 in FIG. 12, Yes in step S1109, Yes in step S1111), an operation for executing a pseudo game is performed. Along with the order, the pseudo type is determined (steps S1113 and S1115 in FIG. 12). At this time, a value is set for the number of main precursor games, and the main preparation flag is set to ON (steps S1119 and S1121 in FIG. 12).

  When the main preparation flag is set to ON, in the main sign flag setting process (steps S1407 and FIG. 17 in FIG. 15), on the condition that the stop operation is performed in accordance with the determined operation order for executing the pseudo game. The main sign flag is set on and the main preparation flag is set off (Yes in all of steps S1601, S1603, and S1605 in FIG. 17).

  When the main sign flag is set to ON, the same processing as that of the pattern A described above is executed. That is, after subtraction until the number of main precursor games becomes zero, stop data is determined based on the previously determined pseudo type, and the pseudo game is executed in the reel rotation start processing of the next game ( Step S1207 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14).

  In pattern C, first, when the main state is 3 and the re-gamer is internally elected (No in step S1101 in FIG. 12, Yes in step S1109, No in step S1111), a plurality of pseudo types and operations are performed. Correspondence with the order is determined (step S1117 in FIG. 12). At this time, a value is set for the number of main precursor games, and the main preparation flag is set to ON (steps S1119 and S1121 in FIG. 12).

  When the main preparation flag is set to ON, a stop operation according to any of the operations determined in the operation sequence corresponding to the pseudo type in the main precursor flag setting process (steps S1407 and FIG. 17 in FIG. 15) is performed. As a result, the pseudo type corresponding to this operation order is determined, the main precursor flag is set to on, and the main preparation flag is set to off (Yes in step S1601 in FIG. 17; in step S1603) No, Yes in step S1607).

  When the main sign flag is set to ON, the same processing as that of the pattern A described above is executed. That is, after subtraction until the number of main precursor games becomes zero, stop data is determined based on the previously determined pseudo type, and the pseudo game is executed in the reel rotation start processing of the next game ( Step S1207 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33A, the lottery probabilities of the number of precursor games are varied according to the internal winning combination. For example, in the case of internal winning of the small role 1 or the small role 2 (pattern A), 1 to 4 are set with a probability of 5%, and 5 to 8 are set with a probability of 10%. -10 is set with a probability of 20%. Further, when the re-gamer is won internally (pattern B, pattern C), 1 to 10 are set with a probability of 10% as the number of main precursor games. In the present embodiment, the average value (expected value) of the number of predictive games set when winning a small combination 1 or small combination 2 is the average of the number of predictive games set when winning an internal combination for a replaying combination. It is set to be larger than the value (expected value). This probability is merely an example, and for example, the probabilities in the case of internal winning as a re-gamer may be made different without being equalized.

<About stop data for pseudo type and its mode>
In this embodiment, 11 types of stop data (stop data A to K) are facilitated as stop data for five types of pseudo types (pseudo types 1 to 5) as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, each pseudo type will be described.

  First, only the stop data A is used for the pseudo type 1 (the probability that the stop data A is determined is 100%). As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data A, the mode shown in FIG. 34 (a) is derived. Specifically, the BAR symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 110 and two replay symbols are arranged in the middle line (replay symbol loss).

  Only the stop data B is used for the pseudo type 2 (the probability that the stop data B is determined is 100%). As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data B, the mode shown in FIG. 34B is derived. More specifically, the BAR symbol stops further below (outside the frame) of the lower stage of the left reel 110, and two watermelon symbols are lined up along the right-down line (watermelon symbol loss).

  For pseudo type 3, stop data C is determined with a probability of 50%, stop data D with a probability of 30%, and stop data E with a probability of 20%. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data C, the mode shown in the leftmost part of FIG. 34 (c) (the mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are aligned in the middle line) is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data D, a mode shown in the middle of FIG. 34C (a mode in which Seven 1 symbols are aligned on the right-downward line) is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data E, the mode shown in the rightmost part of FIG. 34 (c) (the mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are aligned on the right-up line) is derived. Note that each stop data may be allowed when the Seven 1 symbols can be arranged on different lines.

  For pseudo type 4, stop data F is determined with a probability of 50%, stop data G with a probability of 20%, and stop data H with a probability of 30%. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data F, a mode shown in the leftmost part of FIG. 34D (a mode in which Seven 2 symbols are arranged in the middle line) is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data G, a mode shown in the middle of FIG. 34D (a mode in which Seven 2 symbols are aligned on the right-downward line) is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data H, a mode shown in the rightmost part of FIG. 34 (d) (a mode in which Seven 2 symbols are aligned on the right-up line) is derived. Note that each stop data may allow this when the Seven 2 symbols can be arranged on different lines.

  For pseudo type 5, stop data I is determined with a probability of 80%, stop data J with a probability of 10%, and stop data K with a probability of 10%. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data I, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), two Seven 1 symbols are aligned in the middle line, and the remaining one is stopped in the lower row, or the Seven 2 symbols are in the middle line. Either one of the two modes, with the remaining one stopped at the lower stage, is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data G, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), two of the Seven 1 symbols are aligned on the right-down line, and the remaining one is stopped below the right-down line, or Seven 2 One of the modes in which the symbols are aligned on the right-down line and the remaining one is stopped below the right-down line is derived. As a result of the pseudo game using the stop data H, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), two Seven 1 symbols are aligned on the right rising line and the remaining one is stopped below the right falling line, or Seven 2 One of the modes in which two symbols are aligned on the right rising line and the remaining one is stopped below the right falling line is derived. .

  In the present embodiment, each piece of stop data is created so that the mode corresponding to each pseudo type is not derived from other pseudo types. In addition, regarding the aspect which is not illustrated, there may be an aspect derived in common by at least two types of pseudo types, or all the modes may be different for each pseudo type.

<About the reduction in the number of AT2 precursor games (predictor reduction) during the execution of pseudo games>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 employs a configuration in which a pseudo game is executed after the number of games corresponding to the number of main predictor games has been consumed. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 employs a configuration in which the sub state shifts to the AT state 2 after the game corresponding to the number of AT2 precursor games is consumed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of AT2 precursor games is reduced (hereinafter referred to as precursor shortening) when the pseudo game can be executed during the period in which the number of AT2 precursor games is subtracted (AT2 precursor period). Therefore, a configuration is adopted in which the execution timing of the pseudo game and the timing of shifting to the AT state 2 are matched. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved more. Hereinafter, the flow of this timing adjustment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 36 is a diagram comparing the presence or absence of a reduction in the number of AT2 precursor games. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the number of AT2 precursor games is shortened.

  First, FIG. 36 (a) shows the progress of the game state when the precursor is not shortened. In the present embodiment, a lamp that is turned on when the AT state 1 is entered (hereinafter referred to as AT1 lamp, not shown) and a lamp that is turned on when the AT state 2 is entered (hereinafter referred to as AT2 lamp, not shown) are provided. ing. The AT1 lamp is lit up after the AT state 1 is reached until the AT state 1 is completed, and is also lit when the AT state 2 is entered midway. The AT2 lamp is a lamp that is lit from the AT state 2 until the AT state 2 ends. The player can recognize a sub-state determined in the first sub-control unit 400 according to the state of these lamps.

  The “sub-state on the surface” shown in FIG. 36A indicates a sub-state that can be recognized by the player using these lamps (AT1 lamp, AT2 lamp). On the other hand, the “internal sub-state” indicates a sub-state determined within the first sub-control unit 400, and is updated when a gaming state update command is received in this embodiment. The “effect form” indicates the form of the effect performed by the effect device (for example, the image display device 157) managed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In FIG. 36 (a), when the sub state is AT state 1, the number of AT2 precursor games is subtracted from the state of 6 as the game progresses, and the sub game starts from the next game where the number of AT2 precursor games becomes zero. The state is shown to transition to AT state 2. Further, it is shown that the first sub-control unit 400 executes the precursor effect and the interlocking effects (interlocks 1 to 3) over three games during the period in which the number of AT2 precursor games is subtracted.

  Here, the interlocking effect is an effect performed over a plurality of consecutive games, and is an effect for notifying whether or not the AT state 2 is set with the effect of the final game. On the other hand, the sign effect is an effect indicating an expectation for the fact that the linked effect is performed or an expectation for whether or not the AT state 2 is set.

  Next, the case where the precursor is shortened will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 (b) shows the progress of the game state when the precursor is shortened.

  First, it is assumed that the re-game player is internally won in the (n + 1) th game in FIG. Note that the main state at this time is assumed to be the main state 2. In this case, in the pseudo game preparation process (step S1007 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12), the operation order for executing the pseudo game is determined, the pseudo type is determined, and the initial number of main precursor games is set to 2 (here, 2). Is set (step S1113, step S1115, and step S1119 in FIG. 12). These pieces of information are included in the internal winning command and transmitted (step S1013 in FIG. 11).

  In the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the internal winning command, in the AT state internal winning command reception process (step S3007 in FIG. 19, FIG. 21), the AT state 1 internal winning command reception process (step S3203 in FIG. 21). FIG. 22) is executed. Further, in this AT state 1 internal winning command reception process, a precursor shortening lottery process (step S3305 in FIG. 22, FIG. 23) is executed.

  In the precursor shortening lottery process, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games is 3 or more (step S3401 in FIG. 23). In the present embodiment, a pseudo game can be executed in the next game in which the number of main precursor games becomes zero. In addition, the interlocking effect is executed over a maximum of three games. That is, in the above determination, it is determined whether or not a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games is equal to or greater than the maximum number of games required for the interlocking effect (number of main precursor games + 1 ≧ maximum number of games required for the interlocking effect). To do. It can also be said that it is determined whether the period until the pseudo game can be executed has a sufficient length for executing the linked performance. In addition, for example, when the interlocking effect is executed over a maximum of 5 games, a location that is “3 or more” under the above conditions may be “5 or more”. Although this condition is not indispensable, by adopting this condition, the AT2 precursor period can be shortened without giving the player a sense of incongruity when the linked performance is executed.

  Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that the number of main precursor games is set to 2 and the above conditions are satisfied.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT2 precursor game number is larger than the value obtained by adding 1 to the main precursor game number (step S3403 in FIG. 23). This determination can be said to determine whether the period until the AT state 2 is set (AT2 precursor period) is longer than the period until the pseudo game can be executed. Further, it can be said that it is determined whether or not the game in which the AT state 1 ends is after the game in which the pseudo game can be executed. When this condition is satisfied, there is room for shortening the AT2 precursor period in accordance with the execution of the pseudo game. Specifically, when the value of the number of AT2 precursor games is changed (set) to the number of main precursor games + 1, the timing at which the AT state 2 is set can be prevented from becoming later than before the change.

  Here, since the number of AT precursor games is 5 and the number of main precursor games is 2, the description will be continued assuming that the above conditions are satisfied.

  If the above condition is satisfied, the shortening preparation flag is set to ON (step S3405 in FIG. 23). Further, effect data for notification of the operation order for executing the pseudo game is set (step S3409 in FIG. 23). Note that the effect data is also set when the value of the number of AT2 precursor games is equal to the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games (step S3407 in FIG. 23). This is because it is determined whether the game in which the AT state 1 ends and the game in which the pseudo game can be executed are the same, and in this case also, the operation order is notified, so that the pseudo state is synchronized with the transition timing of the AT state 2. In this case, the operation order for executing the pseudo game may not be notified.

  Based on the effect data set as described above, the player is notified of the operation order for executing the pseudo game. Here, the description will be continued assuming that the stop operation is performed in the operation order for executing the pseudo game.

  In the main control unit 300, the main precursor flag is set to ON because the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation sequence for executing the pseudo game, and after the subtraction until the number of main precursor games becomes zero, the previously determined pseudo Stop data is determined based on the type, and the pseudo game is executed in the reel rotation start process of the next game (the operation of the pattern B described in <Pseudo game>).

  On the other hand, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the gaming state update command, the AT state gaming state update command is received in the AT state gaming state update command reception processing (step S3015 in FIG. 19, FIG. 28). Processing (step S3905 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29) is executed. Further, in this AT state 1 game state update command reception process, a precursor shortening execution process (step S3A05 in FIG. 29, FIG. 30) is executed.

  In this precursor shortening execution process, the number of AT2 precursor games is changed to a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of main precursor games when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation order for pseudo game execution. In the (n + 1) th game in FIG. 36 (b), it is shown that the value of the number of AT2 precursor games is changed from 5 to 3 (2 games shortened) by this process. Further, in FIG. 36 (b), due to the change in the value of the number of AT2 precursor games, the start time of the linked performance and the time of transition to the AT state 2 are brought forward from those shown in FIG. 36 (a). It has been shown that

  In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of AT2 precursor games is shortened when the operation order for executing the pseudo game is notified and the operation order is notified according to the notified operation order. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a configuration that is always shortened.

  Although there is no substantial meaning, this processing is also performed when the number of AT2 precursor games = number of main precursor games + 1 (Yes in step S3407 in FIG. 23) from the viewpoint of sharing the processing. Good.

  Here, an example of the effect in the case where the sign reduction is performed will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the effect when the precursor shortening is performed.

  FIG. 37 shows a state in which the last part of the linked production (linked 3) is executed in accordance with the operation in the pseudo game (pseudo game by the pseudo type 2 in this example) by shortening the precursor. In addition, it is shown that a re-game is won in the normal game after the end of the pseudo game. In this way, by adjusting the number of AT2 precursor games in accordance with the number of main precursor games in a state in which pseudo games are reserved (main precursor flag on), pseudo games are performed in accordance with the timing at which AT state 2 is set. be able to. In this case, it is possible to increase the effect when the AT state 2 is set, and it is possible to easily recognize that the AT state 2 is set. In the present embodiment, the sub-states (AT1 lamp, AT2 lamp) on the surface are in the AT state 2 at the timing when the next game (in this case, n + 5 game) in which the pseudo game is performed is started (AT1). Both the lamp and AT2 lamp are lit).

  In FIG. 37, when a pseudo-type 2 pseudo game is performed, it is suggested that this symbol is stopped on a straight line with respect to a symbol (watermelon symbol) drawn into the straight line until the first and second stops in this pseudo game. An example is shown. In the pseudo game, it is not necessary to suggest the operating conditions in particular, but it may be suggested as in the example of FIG. 37, and some symbols may be stopped on the straight line as in the display of “CHANCE”. It may be suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to encourage the player to perform a stop operation and to further enjoy the pseudo game. It should be noted that the same effect can be obtained by performing the same suggestion even when the pseudo type 1 pseudo game is performed. Moreover, it can be said that such suggestion suggests an operation condition for stopping the reel in a manner of stopping in the above-described pseudo type.

  The pseudo game is different from a normal game in that although a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop button, a medal is not given based on the stop mode. In this pseudo game, the pull-in range when the stop button is operated may be the same range as the normal game, or may be a different range.

  Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a modified example in which the transition timing of the AT state 2 after the sign reduction is different from the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the example in which the abbreviation is shortened so as to shift to the AT state 2 in the game following the game in which the pseudo game is executed has been described. On the other hand, Modification 1 of FIG. 38A is different in that the internal sub-state shifts to the AT state 2 in the same game as the game in which the pseudo game is executed. In this case, if the sub-state on the surface becomes the AT state 2 when the pseudo game is being executed, the pseudo game cannot be expected and the pseudo game can be enjoyed. Disappear. For this reason, in the same game as the game in which the pseudo game is executed, when shifting to the AT state 2, the sub-state on the surface is maintained in the AT state 1 until the end of the pseudo game, and the pseudo game is continued. The AT state 2 may be configured.

  With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the precursor so that the game shifts to the AT state 2 in the same game, not the game next to the game in which the pseudo game is executed. Even in this configuration, the player can be entertained by performing a pseudo game in accordance with the timing at which the AT state 2 is set. Specifically, for example, in step S3401, step S3403, step S3407 of the precursor shortening lottery process of FIG. 23, and step S3B05 of the precursor shortening execution process of FIG. A configuration of “number of precursor games” can be employed.

  Note that the internal sub-state shown in FIG. 38 (a) is configured to shift to the AT state 2 at the timing when the pseudo game is completed, as shown in the modified example 2 of FIG. 38 (b). It may be made to coincide with the sub-state.

  Here, the concept of shortening the precursor described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the concept of shortening the precursor for this embodiment and the modification of FIG.

  FIG. 39 (a) shows the concept of the relationship between the timing when the sub state on the surface is set to the AT state 2 and the execution timing of the pseudo game before and after shortening the precursor. In shortening the precursor, the sub-state on the surface is set to the AT state 2 after the end timing of the pseudo game and before the timing of starting the next game of the game in which the pseudo game has been performed. Thus, the player can be entertained by causing the pseudo game to be performed in accordance with the timing at which the AT state 2 is set.

  FIG. 39 (b) shows the concept of the relationship before and after shortening the warning about the timing at which the last part of the linked production (linked 3) is executed and the execution timing of the pseudo game. In the game in which the pseudo game is executed in the case of adopting a configuration in which an interlocking effect that notifies that the AT state 2 is set is executed before the AT state 2 is set as in the present embodiment. You may comprise so that this interlocking production may be performed. In this case, the player can be entertained by executing the combination effect and the pseudo game in combination.

  Note that, for example, an effect relating to the setting of the AT state 2 such as the interlock 1 or the interlock 2 of the present embodiment may be executed together with the pseudo game. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the interlocking effect is performed only when the AT state 2 is set. However, the interlocking effect indicating that the AT state 2 is not set may be performed. In this case, since the AT state 2 is not set, the pseudo game may be prevented from being performed.

  In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of AT2 precursor games is shortened according to the execution time of the pseudo game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of AT2 precursor games is extended according to the execution time of the pseudo game. You may employ | adopt the structure to do. Also with this configuration, the pseudo game can be performed at the timing when the AT state 2 is set.

<Addition by winning the pseudo game execution lottery>
In the present embodiment, the AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400, and the small winning combination 1 or the small winning combination 2 is internally won and the pseudo game execution lottery is won (Pattern A in <About the pseudo game>) And the number of AT1 games are added (added). In the main control unit 300, the main sign flag is set to OFF and the main state 3 is set so that a pseudo game execution lottery is performed when the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is internally won. It is a prerequisite. Hereinafter, a specific flow will be described assuming that this precondition is satisfied.

  First, in the pseudo game preparation process executed when the main sign flag is off, it is assumed that a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is internally won and a pseudo game execution lottery is won (Yes in step S1107 in FIG. 12). ). In this situation, when the AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the internal winning command, the pseudo-type holding process is executed in the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process (FIG. 24). Step S3513 of FIG. 25). Immediately after winning the pseudo game execution lottery, the main sign flag is off and the main preparation flag is on, so the privilege grant flag is set on in this pseudo type hold process (step S3615 in FIG. 25).

  After that, when the game has elapsed, the main execution flag is set to ON after the number of main precursor games is exhausted (No in step S1503 in FIG. 16). When the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is executed in the next game, the number of additional games corresponding to the determined stop data is determined, and the additional flag is set to ON (in step S3503 in FIG. 24). Yes). In the pseudo game when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won internally, one of the pseudo types 3 to 5 is selected (step S1115 in FIG. 12). For this reason, one of the stop data C to K corresponding to these pseudo types 3 to 5 is determined.

  When the stop data corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is determined, 50 is determined as the number of additional games, and when the stop data corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is determined, 100 is determined as the number of additional games. If stop data corresponding to pseudo type 5 is determined, 0 is determined as the number of additional games (step S3505 in FIG. 24). Therefore, pseudo type 4 is a pseudo type that is more advantageous than pseudo type 3.

  Thereafter, in the AT state 2 gaming state update command reception process, since the additional flag is on, the determined additional game number is added to the AT1 game number (step S3C03 in FIG. 31). As described above, the AT state 2 is a period in which the number of games added to the AT state 1 is added, and can be said to be a period more advantageous than the AT state 1.

<Pseudo type hold>
In the above-described <Addition by winning of the pseudo game execution lottery>, it has been described on the premise that the main sign flag is off. On the other hand, when the main sign flag is on (main sign period), the main control unit 300 does not execute the pseudo game preparation process (Yes in step S1005 in FIG. 11, bypasses step S1007), and the small role 1 or Even in the case of the internal winning of the small role 2, the execution lottery of the pseudo game is not performed. In this embodiment, in order to prevent a decrease in the chances of executing a pseudo game due to this, a pseudo type is held when a winning lottery of a pseudo game is executed, and a pseudo game is held at another opportunity based on this. A configuration for making a reservation (execution) is adopted.

  First, the flow until the pseudo type is suspended will be described. The pseudo type hold is performed in the pseudo type hold process. Specifically, the AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400, the main state 3 is set in the main control unit 300, and the main precursor flag is set on, and the small state is set. When the winning combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won internally, the pseudo type may be suspended (step S3611 in FIG. 25). Hereinafter, a specific flow will be described.

  Since AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400, AT state 2 internal winning command reception processing is executed, and further, since the internal winning is performed for small role 1 or small role 2, pseudo type hold Processing is executed (step S3513 in FIG. 24, FIG. 25). Furthermore, since the main sign flag is set to ON, a pseudo lottery holding lottery is executed (step S3605 in FIG. 25). When this holding lottery is won, any one of the pseudo types 3 to 5 is determined and then held (Yes in step S3607 in FIG. 25).

  In this embodiment, in addition to the above, the main control unit 300 is in the main state 2 (the pseudo game by the small role 1 or the small role 2 is not reserved and executed), and the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state 2 In this case, a configuration in which the holding lottery is executed in the same manner as described above is adopted (Yes in step S3603 in FIG. 25). Further, in the case of the AT state 2 and the main state 1, the holding lottery is not performed, but may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the pseudo-type hold lottery and the pseudo-type determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a configuration in which the main control unit 300 performs these processes and transmits the result to the first sub control unit 400 may be adopted. In addition, the winning probability of the holding lottery is preferably the same as the winning probability of the pseudo lottery of the pseudo game in the main control unit 300, and the pseudo type is also the same as the ratio determined by the main control unit 300. Is preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after determining the pseudo type, a configuration is adopted in which the pseudo type is reserved and effect data for informing the operation order corresponding to the pseudo type is set later. However, for example, the pseudo type may not be determined at the time of winning the holding lottery, but the pseudo type may be determined immediately before setting the production data (for example, the pseudo type reservation process).

<About the execution of the pseudo game with the suspended pseudo type>
Next, the flow until the production data for informing the operation order for executing the pseudo game is set according to the reserved pseudo type will be described. The setting of the effect data is performed in the pseudo type reservation process. Specifically, the AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400, the main state 3 is set in the main control unit 300, and the main precursor flag is set to OFF, and then restarted. When the game player is internally won, effect data for informing the operation order for executing the pseudo game may be set (step S3713 in FIG. 26). Hereinafter, a specific flow will be described.

  Since the AT state 2 is set in the first sub-control unit 400, the AT state 2 internal winning command reception process is executed, and the pseudo-type reservation process is executed when the re-game player is internally won. (Step S3517 in FIG. 24, FIG. 26). Here, when the main sign flag is off and the main state 3 is set, the operation order corresponding to the suspended pseudo type is determined, and the effect data for informing this is set. (Step S3711 in FIG. 26). The operation order corresponding to the pseudo type uses information set in the pseudo game preparation process of the main control unit 300 included in the internal winning command (step S1117 in FIG. 12).

  In this embodiment, the pseudo game in the main state 2 (pseudo game by the pseudo types 1 and 2 and the operation of the pattern B of <pseudo game>) and the pseudo game in the main state 3 (pseudo game by the pseudo types 3 to 5). A configuration is adopted in which both the game and the operation of the pattern C of <pseudo game> are performed by a common internal winning combination (re-playing combination). The pseudo game in the main state 2 is provided for execution in accordance with the transition to the AT state 2. On the other hand, in order to digest the pseudo type held in the main state 3 in the same main state 3, the present embodiment is configured to reserve the pseudo game in the main state 3 (FIG. 26). Step S3703). However, for example, when the internal winning combination (for example, the small combination 3) different from the re-playing combination in the main state 2 is internally won, the pseudo game is reserved and changed to an executable configuration. The internal winning combination corresponding to the pseudo game is changed, and the determination process in step S3703 in FIG. 26 is deleted, so that the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type that is held in either of the main states 2 and 3 can be obtained. It is good also as a structure which can be reserved and executed.

  Next, a flow from the setting of the effect data to the execution of the pseudo game will be described.

  When the stop operation is performed according to the operation order notified by the production data set in the above flow, the pseudo type corresponding to this operation order is determined, the main sign flag is set to on, and the main preparation flag is turned off. It is set (Yes in step S1601 in FIG. 17, No in step S1603, Yes in step S1607). After that, after subtraction until the number of main precursor games becomes zero, stop data is determined based on the previously determined pseudo type in the same manner as the flow described in the pattern C of <About the pseudo game>. In the game reel rotation start process, a pseudo game is executed (step S1207 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14). With the above flow, the pseudo game with the pseudo type held is executed. Note that the information on the pending pseudo type is deleted when an operation is performed in the operation order corresponding to the pseudo type (step S3C11 in FIG. 31).

<Regarding the addition of a pseudo game with a suspended pseudo type>
In the above <Adding by winning the pseudo game execution lottery>, it is explained that the number of AT1 games may be added by winning the pseudo game execution lottery when the internal winning of the small role 1 or the small role 2 is won. did.

  On the other hand, when the main sign flag is on, the above-mentioned pseudo game execution lottery is not executed, and the number of AT1 games based on this is not executed, which is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which when the pseudo game is executed based on the reserved pseudo type, the number of AT1 games is added. This will be specifically described below.

  In the above <Execution of a pseudo game with a held pseudo type>, when the operation is performed in the operation order corresponding to the held pseudo type (when the pseudo game is reserved), the held pseudo type is deleted. The flow has been described (step S3C11 in FIG. 31). At this time, the privilege grant flag is set ON (step S3C13 in FIG. 31).

  After that, among the operations described in <Adding by winning the pseudo game execution lottery>, the main execution is performed after the set number of main precursor games is exhausted in the same flow as the operation after the privilege grant flag is set to ON. The flag is set to ON (No in step S1503 in FIG. 16), and the number of additional games corresponding to the stop data determined in the next game is determined (Yes in step S3503 in FIG. 24). Since the suspended pseudo type is any one of the pseudo types 3 to 5 (step S3609 in FIG. 25), any of the stop data C to K corresponding to these pseudo types 3 to 5 is determined. Will be.

  When the stop data corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is determined, 50 is determined as the number of additional games, and when the stop data corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is determined, 100 is determined as the number of additional games. If stop data corresponding to pseudo type 5 is determined, 0 is determined as the number of additional games (step S3505 in FIG. 24). Thereafter, the determined number of added games is added to the number of AT1 games (step S3C03 in FIG. 31).

<Addition by pseudo-type that was put on hold at the end of AT state 2>
In this embodiment, when the number of AT2 games is 0 and the main sign flag is not on, the AT state 2 ends (step S3C33 in FIG. 31). At this time, if the held pseudo type remains, the number of added games corresponding to the held pseudo type is added to the number of AT1 games, and the held pseudo type is deleted (step of FIG. 31). S3C27 to step S3C31). Thereby, it is possible to secure an opportunity for adding the number of AT1 games based on the small role 1 or the small role 2 and not to be disadvantageous to the player.

<Specific example of pseudo type hold>
Hereinafter, based on the flow described above, a specific example of the pseudo type hold will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a specific example of the flow of pseudo type suspension. In the following description, it is assumed that the AT state 2 is set.

  FIG. 40A is a diagram illustrating a specific example when the main state 3 is set. First, it is shown that a small winning combination 1 (small winning combination 2) is won internally. Further, the main precursor period is indicated by a dotted line by the number of main precursor games (step 1119 in FIG. 12) set by winning the pseudo game execution lottery (step 1105 in FIG. 12). It is shown that the game is executed (step S1207 in FIG. 13). At this time, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the addition of the number of AT1 games in the case of the stop mode by the pseudo type 3 or 4 (step S3C03 in FIG. 31).

  In the specific example of FIG. 40 (a), it is shown that the small winning combination 1 (small winning combination 2) was internally won during the main precursor period (the dotted line period). In this case, the virtual game execution lottery (step 1105 in FIG. 12) is not executed (Yes in step S1005 in FIG. 11). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, pseudo type hold processing is executed (step S3515 in FIG. 24). FIG. 40A shows that the pseudo type hold process is executed at this timing. Here, the description is continued assuming that the pseudo-type holding lottery (step S3605 in FIG. 25) is won and the pseudo-type is held (step S3611 in FIG. 25).

  After the main precursor period and the pseudo game are finished, the pseudo game is not reserved. Subsequently, FIG. 40A shows that the re-game player has been won internally. In this case, the pseudo type reservation process is executed in the first sub control unit 400 (step S3517 in FIG. 24). FIG. 40A shows that the pseudo type reservation process is executed at this timing. In this pseudo type reservation process, effect data for notifying the operation order for reserving and executing a pseudo game is set based on the held pseudo type (step S3717 in FIG. 26).

  When the stop operation is performed according to the operation order notified by the effect data, the main precursor period starts (Yes in step S1607 in FIG. 17). In FIG. 40 (a), the main precursor period according to the number of main precursor games (step 1119 in FIG. 12) set by the internal winning of the re-gamer is indicated by a dotted line, and the pseudo game is executed when this period ends. This is shown (step S1207 in FIG. 13). At this time, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the addition of the number of AT1 games in the case of the stop mode by the pseudo type 3 or 4 (step S3C03 in FIG. 31).

  FIG. 40B is a diagram illustrating a specific example when the main state 2 is set. First, it is shown that a small winning combination 1 (small winning combination 2) is won internally. In this case, the virtual game execution lottery (step 1105 in FIG. 12) is not executed (No in step S1103 in FIG. 12). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, pseudo type hold processing is executed (step S3515 in FIG. 24). FIG. 40B shows that the pseudo type hold process is executed at this timing. Here, the pseudo type hold lottery (No in step S3601 in FIG. 25, Yes in step S3603 in FIG. 25, step S3605 in FIG. 25) is won and the pseudo type is held (step S3611 in FIG. 25). Continue.

  Here, the suspended pseudo type is not digested in the state where the main state 2 is set (No in step S3703 in FIG. 26). On the other hand, since this state is a state in which the main state is 2 and the AT state 2 is set, a notification of an operation sequence for shifting from the main state 2 to the main state 3 when the small role 4 is won internally This is executed (step S3215 in FIG. 21). Here, the main state 3 is set by following the notified operation sequence (step S1411 in FIG. 15). FIG. 40 (b) shows that the operation sequence for shifting to the main state is notified when the small combination 4 is internally won, and the main state 3 is obtained by following the notified operation sequence. Is shown to be set.

  Subsequently, FIG. 40 (b) shows that the re-game player has been internally won. In this case, the pseudo type reservation process is executed in the first sub control unit 400 (step S3517 in FIG. 24). FIG. 40B shows that the pseudo type reservation process is executed at this timing. In this pseudo type reservation process, effect data for notifying the operation order for reserving and executing a pseudo game is set based on the held pseudo type (step S3717 in FIG. 26).

  When the stop operation is performed according to the operation order notified by the effect data, the main precursor period starts (Yes in step S1607 in FIG. 17). In FIG. 40 (b), the main precursor period based on the number of main precursor games (step 1119 in FIG. 12) set by the internal winning of the re-gamer is indicated by a dotted line, and the pseudo game is executed when this period ends. This is shown (step S1207 in FIG. 13). At this time, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the addition of the number of AT1 games in the case of the stop mode by the pseudo type 3 or 4 (step S3C03 in FIG. 31).

  Heretofore, a specific example of the pseudo type hold according to the present embodiment has been described. The period during which the pseudo type is suspended is the period in the present embodiment (the main precursor period in the AT state 2 and the main state 2 in the AT state 2 (the period in which the pseudo game with the pseudo types 3 to 5 cannot be executed)). Any period may be adopted without being limited to a certain period.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), in the present embodiment, the average of the main precursor period corresponding to the re-gamer internal winning than the average of the main predictor period corresponding to the internal winning of the small combination 1 or 2 Is shorter (see FIG. 33A). The main precursor period is not necessarily configured as in the present embodiment, but by configuring as in the present embodiment, even if the pseudo type is suspended, execution of the suspended pseudo type is performed. Can be smooth. The average value of the main precursor period may be shortened without fail.

<Execution order of suspended pseudo types>
Next, a problem caused by pseudo-type suspension and a modification for solving the problem will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 is a diagram illustrating a problem caused by the pseudo type suspension in the present embodiment, FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a modification example that solves the problem according to FIG. 41, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the concept of an example. In the following description, the determination of the pseudo type when winning either the pseudo game execution lottery or the pseudo type holding lottery may be simply referred to as “pseudo type ...”.

  In FIG. 41 (a), the fact that the pseudo type 4 has been won and the precursor period due thereto are indicated by dotted lines. This precursor period is provided to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of expectation for the addition of the number of AT1 games. The figure also shows that the pseudo category 3 was won during the precursor period.

  In this embodiment, first, when the precursor period ends, the pseudo game by the pseudo type 4 that triggered the setting of the precursor period is executed, and then, according to the operation order notified at the time of internal winning of the re-game player, The reserved pseudo-type 3 pseudo game is reserved and executed. FIG. 41A shows that the pseudo game for each pseudo type is executed in this order.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows that the pseudo type 3 has been won and the precursor period is indicated by a dotted line, and that the pseudo type 4 has been won in the precursor period. In this case, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), after the pseudo game with the pseudo type 3 is executed, the pseudo game with the pseudo type 4 is executed.

  In the example of FIG. 41A, the pseudo type 3 is won during the precursor period of the pseudo type 4, and in this case, the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is executed after the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is executed. A game will be executed. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 41B, the pseudo type 4 is won during the precursor period of the pseudo type 3, and in this case, the pseudo type 4 is executed after the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is executed. The pseudo game corresponding to is executed. As described above, 50 games are added when the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is executed, and 100 games are added when the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is executed. This pseudo type is more advantageous than 3. That is, it can be said that the operations in FIGS. 41A and 41B execute the corresponding pseudo game according to the order of the selected pseudo type, regardless of the advantage of the pseudo type.

  When configured in this way, the pseudo game corresponding to the advantageous pseudo type may not be shown to the player first, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced. FIG. 41C shows a flow when the AT state 2 is changed to the AT state 1 after the pseudo type 3 pseudo game is executed in FIG. 41B. Since the pseudo game with the held pseudo type is not executed in the AT state 1, unlike the example of FIG. 41B, the pseudo game with the held pseudo type 4 is not executed. As described above, when there is a period (AT state 2) in which the execution of the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo types 3 and 4 is permitted, the pseudo game corresponding to the advantageous pseudo type may not be executed. Since this occurs, the interest of the game will be further reduced.

  In order to solve the above problem, when the pseudo type (pseudo type 4) won later is more advantageous than the pseudo type (pseudo type 3) won earlier as shown in FIG. Instead of the pseudo game corresponding to the selected pseudo type, a pseudo game corresponding to the selected pseudo type may be executed later. That is, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced by preferentially executing the pseudo game corresponding to the advantageous pseudo type. FIG. 42A shows that the order of the pseudo games to be executed is changed according to this modification. As shown in FIG. 42 (b), when the pseudo type won first is a pseudo type that is more advantageous than the pseudo type won later, the order is changed in the same way as the flow shown in FIG. 41 (a). The pseudo game is executed without change.

  In this modification, even when there is a period (AT state 2) in which the execution of the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo types 3 and 4 is permitted as in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. As described above, it is possible to preferentially execute the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type which is advantageous as much as possible, and to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (a), the execution timing of the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is the game after the game in which the pseudo type 4 is won (including the selected game), and corresponds to the pseudo type 3. Any timing may be used as long as the pseudo game is executed. Here, before the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is executed, the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is preferentially executed over the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 It can be said. Further, even if only the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is executed without performing the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3, it can be said that the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is preferentially executed. Even so, the pseudo game corresponding to the advantageous pseudo type can be executed first, and the same effect can be obtained.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the execution timing of the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is after the pseudo type 4 is won, and the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is scheduled to be executed. If the game is executed before the game (including the game), the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  Furthermore, if the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is executed in the game in which the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 3 is scheduled to be executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling more uncomfortable. it can. Further, the production scenario selected and executed when the pseudo type 3 is won may be maintained and used even after the pseudo type 4 is won. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable without changing the contents of the performance. Note that the production scenario is a single production that completes in one game corresponding to the number of elapsed games in the precursor period, or a linked production that is performed over a plurality of consecutive games, It shows which kind of production is selected for each production, and one is selected from a plurality of types when the precursor period is started. After this effect scenario is selected, effects in each game in the precursor period are selected and executed based on the selected effect scenario.

  Further, if the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 is executed in the game selected by the pseudo type 4, the pseudo game corresponding to the pseudo type 4 can be executed earliest.

<Relationship between pseudo type and stop data>
Next, the relationship between the pseudo type and the stop data will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the relationship between pseudo type and stop data.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 associates a plurality of pieces of stop data (stop data C to K) corresponding to a plurality of pseudo types (pseudo types 3 to 5). In addition, an operation order for reserving and executing a pseudo game according to the pseudo type is associated. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a configuration for selecting one from a plurality of pseudo types and notifying the operation order according to the selected one.

  According to the above configuration, by associating a plurality of stop data (in this embodiment, three types of stop data for one pseudo type) with one pseudo type on the main control unit 300 side, The type of instruction (notification) from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300 can be made smaller than the type of stop data. That is, it is possible to promptly instruct the execution of the pseudo game from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300 without complication of instructions (notification). Furthermore, although the execution of the pseudo game can be instructed quickly, the variation of the pseudo game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the advantage of the pseudo game is divided into the stop data C to E corresponding to the pseudo type 3 and the stop data F to H corresponding to the pseudo type 4, so the first sub-control It is possible to match the status of the unit 400 (granting a privilege) and the type of pseudo game to be executed. For this reason, for example, it becomes possible to give a privilege according to the kind of pseudo game to be performed. Here, the privilege is for facilitating acquisition of profit (medal grant (payout)), and corresponds to AT state 1 and AT state 2 in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the reservation of the pseudo game is realized by the notification of the operation order by the first sub-control unit 400, but the target reserved by the notification of the operation order is not limited to the pseudo game. It may be a reel action that derives a specific stop mode without being based on the operation of the stop button, a reel action that has a different rotation speed or direction, and a delay period that delays the progress of the game (freeze) The production may be any production managed by the main control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which one operation order is associated with one pseudo type has been described. However, for example, an operation order that is not associated with another pseudo type (another pseudo type and other pseudo types). A plurality of operation orders may be associated with one pseudo type. Even in this case, one pseudo type can be reserved from one operation order.

<Others>
In the present embodiment, the operation order is used as the operation condition for executing the pseudo game. However, the operation order is not limited to the operation order. For example, the operation timing may be used, or these may be combined.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
First control means (for example, main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400),
The first control means includes
Information can be transmitted to the second control means, and control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 9) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on operation of the stop button is performed. ,
The second control means includes
Information cannot be transmitted to the first control means, and is provided with effect control means (for example, step S309 to step S315 in FIG. 18) for controlling the effect means,
A gaming machine that gives a profit according to the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels and can set an advantageous specific period (for example, AT state 1, AT state 2),
The first control means includes
Provided with suggestion control means (for example, main control unit 300) for performing suggestion control (for example, pseudo game),
The suggestion control means includes
When the first condition (for example, internal winning for re-game player) is satisfied and the stop button is operated according to the first operation condition (for example, operation order for pseudo game execution), the first While performing the suggestion control based on the first number of games (for example, the number of main precursor games) since the above condition is satisfied,
When the first condition is satisfied and the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition (for example, an operation order other than the operation order for executing the pseudo game) , Does not perform the suggestion control,
The production control means includes
It is possible to perform a first effect that can specify the first operation condition (for example, an effect according to step S3409 in FIG. 23),
It is possible to cause a specific effect related to the setting of the specific period (for example, an effect of interlock 3 in FIG. 36),
Based on the fact that the second number of times (for example, the number of AT2 precursor games) has been played since the second condition (for example, winning in step S3309 in FIG. 22) is satisfied, the specific effect is performed.
In at least a part of cases where the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period from when the second condition is satisfied to when the second number of games are performed, the first The production of
When the first effect is performed in the precursor period and the stop button is operated at least according to the first operation condition, the specific effect is performed in accordance with the game in which the suggestion control is performed. There is described a game table characterized in that the timing can be advanced or delayed (for example, FIGS. 36 to 39).

  According to this game stand, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first condition corresponds to a case where the re-game player is internally won in the main state 2. The second condition corresponds to the case where the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 wins an internal winning in the AT state 1 and wins the lottery for the transition to the AT state 2. Regarding these conditions, the first condition is a condition determined by the first control unit (main control unit 300), and the second condition is determined by the second control unit (first sub control unit 400). Any conditions may be adopted as long as the conditions are satisfied.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
Among the cases where, when the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period, the timing at which the specific effect is performed in causing the specific effect to be performed in accordance with the game in which the suggestion control is performed In the case of at least a part of the
When the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period, the timing at which the specific effect is performed is delayed when the specific effect is performed in accordance with the game in which the suggestion control is performed. A gaming table (for example, FIG. 36 to FIG. 39), which does not allow the first performance to be performed, is described.

  According to this game stand, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by not delaying the timing at which the privilege is given when performing the suggestion control.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
An effect over a plurality of consecutive games, including the specific effect (for example, linked 3), and a specific continuous effect (for example, linked effect) indicating that the specific period is set. Is possible and
When the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period, the period until the first number of games is performed is longer than the longest period among the periods required for the specific continuous performance In at least some of the cases, the first performance is performed,
When the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period, the period until the first number of games is performed is shorter than the longest period among the periods required for the specific continuous performance Describes a gaming machine that does not allow the first performance to be performed (<Reduction of the number of AT2 precursor games (precursor reduction) during pseudo game execution>) , See the description regarding step S3401 in FIG. 23).

  According to this game table, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
It is possible to perform a second performance that can specify the second operation condition,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the second effect to be performed when the first effect is not performed when the first condition is satisfied in the precursor period. (See the description in step S3409 in FIG. 23).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
When the first performance is performed and the stop button is not operated according to the first operation condition, the second number of games are performed after the second condition is satisfied. The game table is characterized in that the specific presentation is performed based on the above (operation when step S3A05 in FIG. 29 is not executed).

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) that is operated to stop the plurality of reels that are rotating individually, and provides a benefit according to the mode of the stopped reels, A gaming machine configured to be able to grant a privilege that facilitates acquisition of the profit,
Provided with suggestion control means configured to be capable of executing first suggestion control (for example, pseudo-type 3 pseudo game) and second suggestion control (for example, pseudo-type 4 pseudo game) as control relating to the provision of the privilege. ,
The second suggestion control is
It is more advantageous than the first suggestion control (for example, there are many additions of AT1 games),
The suggestion control means includes
If the first condition (for example, the internal winning of the small role 1 or the small role 2 and the pseudo type 3 pseudo game is won) is satisfied, a predetermined period (a period corresponding to the number of main precursor games) is set. The first suggestion control is performed based on the elapsed time,
The second suggestion control is performed based on at least a second condition different from the first condition (for example, when the pseudo type 4 is suspended) being satisfied,
There is a gaming table characterized in that when the second condition is satisfied in the predetermined period, the second suggestion control is performed with priority (for example, FIG. 42). (A)).

  According to this game machine, it is difficult to reduce the interest of the game by preferentially performing advantageous suggestion control.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
In the first period (for example, AT state 2), the first suggestion control and the second suggestion control are configured to be executable,
In the second period different from the first period (for example, AT state 1), the first suggestion control and the second suggestion control are configured to be unexecutable. A game table is described (for example, FIG. 42 (c)).

  According to this gaming machine, it is difficult to reduce the interest of the game by facilitating the advantageous suggestion control when the execution period of the suggestion control is limited.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
When the second condition is satisfied in the predetermined period, at a timing after the timing when the second condition is satisfied and before the timing when the first suggestion control is scheduled to be performed. There is described a game stand that performs the second suggestion control (for example, FIG. 43 (a)).

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable by performing advantageous suggestion control before the timing at which suggestion control is originally scheduled.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
A game characterized in that when the second condition is satisfied in the predetermined period, the second suggestion control is performed at a timing when the first suggestion control is scheduled to be performed. The table is described (for example, FIG. 43B).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400),
The production control means includes
Selecting one scenario from a plurality of types of scenarios based on the first condition being satisfied, and performing the predetermined period according to the selected one scenario;
Whether the first condition is satisfied when the second condition is satisfied in the predetermined period and the second condition is not satisfied in the predetermined period, There is a description of a game stand characterized in that an effect is produced in the predetermined period according to the one scenario selected based on fulfillment (<execution order of suspended pseudo-types> About the explanation regarding the production scenario in the explanation of>.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400),
The gaming machine is configured to stop the plurality of rotating reels based on a lottery result derived by the lottery means and an operation result of the stop button, and to provide a profit in accordance with an aspect of the stopped reels. And
Provide suggestion control means (main control unit 300) for performing suggestion control (for example, pseudo game),
The lottery means
The first lottery result (for example, small role 1 or small role 2) and the second lottery result (for example, re-playing role) can be derived,
The suggestion control means includes
While the first lottery result is derived in a predetermined period (for example, the main precursor period), the suggestion control is not performed.
When the first lottery result is derived in a period different from the predetermined period, the suggestion control is performed,
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to a predetermined operation condition (for example, an operation order for executing the pseudo game), the suggestion control is performed,
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated according to the predetermined operation condition, the suggestion control is not performed.
The production control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived in the predetermined period, an effect capable of specifying the predetermined operation condition in the game in which the second lottery result is derived after the predetermined period has elapsed. There is described a game table characterized by the fact that the game is performed (for example, FIG. 40 (a)).

  According to this game machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without reducing the opportunity for execution of suggestion control.

  In the above game console, the suggestion control based on the first lottery result may be the suggestion control corresponding to the first lottery result, and the suggestion control based on the second lottery result may be changed to the second lottery result. Corresponding suggestion control may be used.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
In performing the suggestion control based on the first lottery result, the suggestion is performed when a first period (for example, a period corresponding to the number of main precursor games) has elapsed since the game from which the first lottery result was derived. Control.
The predetermined period is
A game machine characterized by being in the first period is described.

  According to this game table, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
In performing the suggestion control based on the second lottery result, the second lottery result is derived, and the game in which the stop button is operated according to the predetermined operation condition (for example, the number of precursor games) And the suggestion control is performed when a period corresponding to
The second period is
There is described a game stand that is shorter than the first period (for example, FIG. 40C).

  According to this game table, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control means includes
As the suggestion control, a first suggestion control (for example, a pseudo game based on pseudo type 3) and a second suggestion control (for example, a pseudo game based on pseudo type 4) that is different from the first suggestion control are performed. Is possible and
When the first lottery result is derived, it is determined which one of the first suggestion control and the second suggestion control is performed (for example, step S1115 in FIG. 12),
The predetermined operating conditions are:
Including a first operation condition corresponding to the first suggestion control, and a second operation condition corresponding to the second suggestion control,
The suggestion control means includes
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to the first operation condition (for example, the operation order corresponding to the pseudo type 3), the first suggestion control is used as the suggestion control. And
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to the second operation condition (for example, the operation order corresponding to the pseudo type 4), the second suggestion control is used as the suggestion control. Is what
The production control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived and the first suggestion control is determined to be performed in the predetermined period, the second lottery result after the predetermined period has elapsed. In the game from which the first operation condition is specified,
In the predetermined period, when the first lottery result is derived and it is determined that the second suggestion control is performed, the second lottery result after the predetermined period has elapsed. In the game from which is derived, there is described a game table characterized by performing an effect capable of specifying the second operation condition (for example, step S3713 in FIG. 26, FIG. 40 (a)). ).

  According to this game table, the carried-over suggestion control can be performed more accurately.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
First control means (for example, main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400),
The first control means includes
Information can be transmitted to the second control means, and control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 9) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on operation of the stop button is performed. ,
The second control means includes
Information cannot be transmitted to the first control means, and is provided with effect control means (for example, step S309 to step S315 in FIG. 18) for controlling the effect means,
A gaming machine that provides a profit in accordance with the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels,
The first control means includes
Action type specifying means for specifying one action type from a plurality of kinds of action types (for example, pseudo-types 3 to 5) each corresponding to at least one kind of operation conditions of the plurality of kinds of operation conditions of the stop button ( For example, step S1609 in FIG.
An operation mode selecting unit (for example, selecting one operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes (for example, stop data C to K corresponding to pseudo types 3 to 5) corresponding to the operation type specified by the operation type specifying unit (for example, , Step S1505 in FIG.
Suggestion control execution means (for example, FIG. 14) that performs suggestion control to be the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection unit,
The second control means includes
An operation type selection means (for example, step S3609 in FIG. 25) for selecting one operation type from the plurality of operation types;
The plurality of operation types are:
The operation conditions corresponding to each operation type are different from the operation conditions corresponding to other operation types (for example, step S1117 in FIG. 12),
The action type specifying means includes:
Based on the operation result of the stop button, one action type is specified from the plurality of kinds of action types (for example, step S1609 in FIG. 17),
The production control means includes
There is a description of a game stand that is capable of producing an effect capable of specifying an operation condition corresponding to one action type selected by the action type selecting means (for example, step S3713 in FIG. 26). Yes.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to increase the operation variation of the suggestion control while suppressing the main capacity.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second control means includes
Provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, step S3C03 in FIG. 31),
The privilege granting means
One privilege is given from a plurality of types of benefits (for example, 50 additions and 100 additions to the number of AT1 games) having different advantages,
The operation type selection means includes
Each of the plurality of types of benefits is associated with one of the plurality of types of operation types so as not to overlap (for example, pseudo type 3 adds 50 AT1 games, and pseudo type 4 adds AT1 games. To 100)
Selection of an action type corresponding to the one privilege granted by the privilege granting unit (for example, when 50 AT1 games are added, pseudo game by pseudotype 3 and 100 AT1 games are added) Describes a game stand characterized by a pseudo-type 4 pseudo game).

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to perform the kind of suggestion control suitable for the situation of the second control means while increasing the operation variation.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The suggestion control execution means includes
There is described a game stand that performs the suggestion control for stopping the plurality of reels in a mode based on the one operation mode selected when the stop button is operated ( For example, the pseudo game becomes the mode shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 by operating the stop button).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The action type specifying means includes:
There is a gaming table characterized in that one operation type is specified from the plurality of types of operation based only on the operation result of the stop button in one game (for example, an operation type (Do not use operation results across multiple games for decision).

100 Slot machine 110 to 112 Reel 113 Display window 130 to 132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137 to 139 Stop button 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
First control means for performing control to stop the plurality of reels being rotated based on an operation of the stop button ;
Second control means for controlling the effect means ,
A game stand that provides a profit according to a stop mode of the plurality of reels,
The first control means includes
It is those capable of transmitting information to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Information cannot be transmitted to the first control means ;
The first control means includes
The suggestion control for stopping the plurality of reels can be executed, and the profit according to the stop mode of the plurality of reels derived by the suggestion control is not given,
The first control means includes
Specifying the order to determine the operating mode that defines derivable stop mode in suggesting control, one operation type from among multiple modes of operation is the identification information in which one or more of said operating mode is respectively associated with and, it also of a that determine an operation mode from among one or more of the operation mode that has been correlated to the operation type specified,
The operation type of multiple number,
Each associated with at least one operating condition of a plurality kinds of operating conditions of the stop button, the operating conditions are correlated to the respective modes of operation is an operation condition which is correlated to the other modes of operation Is different,
The first control means includes
On the basis of the stop button of the operation result, which specifies an operation type from the operation type of the multiple,
The second control means includes
Amusement machine, wherein the selecting a plurality of operation types one operation type from those to perform a possible specific effect corresponding Tagged operating conditions on the mode of operation one chosen.