JP5720076B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery based on the player's operation, displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery, and displays the game result. A function for paying out medals is provided.

  In addition, the above gaming machines are generally controlled by a main board and a sub board, and the main board performs important control related to the progress of the game, so that the input of signals to the main board is limited, and the main board is limited. Transmission of signals from the board to the sub board is possible, but transmission of signals from the sub board to the main board is impossible.

  Conventionally, the main board performs control to output a signal to an external device (for example, a hall computer or a data counter). For example, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, a correct answer counter and an incorrect answer counter are prepared, and a 5-choice push order bell combination is won. If the correct answer counter is incremented and the five-choice push order is won, but the correct answer is not pushed in the correct push order, the incorrect counter count value is incremented and an external count is generated based on the count values of these counters. Controls start and stop of signal output.

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  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since a plurality of counters are operated to control the start and stop of output of external signals, the main board program is complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of simplifying the program of the main board and reducing the program capacity of the main board. .

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine that includes a main board and a sub board, and is configured to allow only one-way communication from the main board to the sub board between the main board and the sub board. The main board rotates an internal lottery means for performing internal lottery to determine whether or not multiple types of winning combinations are won, and a plurality of reels having multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for each game, and is triggered by a stop operation. Including a reel control means for controlling the stop of the reels therein and a communication control means for controlling the output of a specific signal to an external device, wherein the sub-board shifts the effect state between a plurality of effect states. When the production state is set to the special production state, the production control unit includes production control means for causing the production device to perform the production for assisting the winning of the winning combination, and the communication control unit is configured to perform the signal state between the plurality of types of signal states. Migrate The signal state is shifted so as to reach the specific signal state every time the specific transition condition is established, and the signal state transition based on the establishment of the specific transition condition is performed between the plurality of types of signal states. When the specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, a relationship between the specific signal state and the other signal state is set so as to stay in the specific signal state, and the effect control means is configured to perform the specific transition in the special effect state. A specific effect suggesting an aspect of a stop operation that can establish a condition is caused to be executed by the effect device, and the communication control means determines that the specific signal is based on the transition of the signal state to the specific signal state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized by starting output.

  In the present invention, in the main board, the signal state is shifted between a plurality of types of signal states so that the specific signal state is reached each time the specific transition condition is satisfied. And between these signal states, the relationship between the specific signal state and other signal states is set so that the specific signal state stays in the specific signal state when the specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times due to the transition of the signal state based on the establishment of the specific transition condition Has been. In the present invention, on the main board, the output of the specific signal is started based on the transition of the signal state to the specific signal state. As described above, according to the present invention, since the output start of the specific signal can be controlled based on the single information of the signal state, the main board program can be simplified, and the main board program capacity can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the communication control means shifts the signal state so as to reach an initial signal state every time a specific fall condition is satisfied, and the specific state is between the plurality of types of signal states. The relation between the initial signal state and the other signal state is set so as to stay in the initial signal state when the specific falling condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times by the transition of the signal state based on establishment of the falling condition, and the effect control Means for causing the effect device to execute a specific effect that suggests a mode of a stop operation capable of avoiding the establishment of the specific fall condition in the special effect state, and the communication control means is configured such that the signal state is the initial state. The output of the specific signal may be stopped based on the transition to the signal state.

  In the present invention, each time a specific fall condition is satisfied, the signal state is shifted between a plurality of types of signal states so as to reach the initial signal state. And between these signal states, the relationship between the initial signal state and other signal states is set so that when the specific fall condition is satisfied a specific number of times due to the transition of the signal state based on establishment of the specific fall condition, the initial signal state stays Has been. In the present invention, on the main board, the output of the specific signal is stopped based on the transition of the signal state to the initial signal state. Thus, according to the present invention, since the output stop of the specific signal can be controlled based on the single information of the signal state, the main board program can be simplified and the main board program capacity can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, each time the communication control means reaches the first specific signal state as the specific signal state every time the first specific transition condition as the specific transition condition is satisfied. And each time the second specific transition condition as the specific signal state is satisfied, the signal state is shifted from the first specific signal state to the second specific signal state as the specific signal state, Between a plurality of types of signal states, the first specific signal state stays in the first specific signal state when the first specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times due to the transition of the signal state based on the establishment of the first specific transition condition. A relationship between the specific signal state and the other signal state is set and the second specific state is set after the transition to the first specific signal state by the transition of the signal state based on the establishment of the second specific transition condition. When the row condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, the relationship between the second specific signal state and the other signal state is set so as to stay in the second specific signal state. A specific effect that suggests a mode of stop operation that can satisfy the first specific transition condition and a specific effect that suggests a mode of stop operation that can satisfy the second specific transition condition are executed in the effect device. And the communication control means starts outputting the first specific signal as the specific signal based on the fact that the signal state has shifted to the first specific signal state, and the signal state is the second specific signal. You may make it start the output of the 2nd specific signal as said specific signal based on having shifted to the state.

  In the present invention, each time the first specific transition condition is satisfied, the signal state is shifted between a plurality of types of signal states so as to reach the first specific signal state, and each time the second specific transition condition is satisfied, the second specific state is satisfied. The signal state is shifted between a plurality of types of signal states so as to reach the signal state. And between these signal states, the first specific signal state and the other are set so as to stay in the first specific signal state when the first specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times due to the transition of the signal state based on the establishment of the first specific transition condition. When the second specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times after the transition to the first specific signal state due to the transition of the signal state based on the establishment of the second specific transition condition, the second specific signal state is set. The relationship between the second specific signal state and another signal state is set so as to stay. In the present invention, on the main board, based on the signal state shifting to the first specific signal state, the output of the first specific signal is started, and based on the signal state shifting to the second specific signal state. Then, the output of the second specific signal is started. As described above, according to the present invention, since it is possible to control the output start of each of a plurality of types of specific signals based on a single information called a signal state, the main board program can be simplified, The program capacity of the main board can be reduced.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, after the communication control means shifts to the first specific signal state, it shifts to the second specific signal state even when a predetermined number of games have passed under a predetermined condition. You may make it make it.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, after the communication control means has shifted to the first specific signal state, the game in which the result of the internal lottery is a lottery result that can satisfy the second specific shift condition. The signal state may be shifted even when the stop operation is performed in a mode different from the mode of the stop operation in which the second specific transition condition can be established.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop aspect of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop aspect of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop aspect of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the signal state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. 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  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 10 that controls the progress of the game as a control board, and a display effect and a sound effect that match the progress of the game by receiving a signal transmitted from the main board 10. There are provided a plurality of types of electronic circuit boards including a sub board 20 that performs control for executing the above.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In particular, in the present embodiment, the effective line L1 is set by a combination of the upper display positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the effective line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a result, medals are paid out from the hopper unit. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number, differs depending on the gaming state, and the prescribed insertion number is 3 for the normal state and the bonus establishment state. (The first insertion number) is set, and for the bonus state, the prescribed insertion number is set to two (second insertion number), and the effective line L1 is set based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. Is done.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As operation means, a 1-bet button (first insertion operation means) B01 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, a MAX bet button (second insertion operation means) B0M, the first reels R1 to R1. A start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the three reels R3, and each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by a stepping motor are stopped. Stop buttons (stop operation means) B <b> 1 to B <b> 3 and the like are provided for performing an operation that triggers the operation.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performs an operation of pressing the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX-bet button B0M, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are operated. A game start standby state in which the rotation control can be started is set. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including the main board 10 and the sub board 20. The main board 10 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, and the stop switch 240, and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310 and the hopper unit 320 is performed. In addition, the sub-board 20 receives signals sent from the main board 10 and performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the calculation results, the sub-board 20 and the audio device Operation control of output means such as 340 is performed. The functions of each board such as the main board 10 and the sub board 20 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM This is realized by software composed of a given program stored in advance.

  The main board 10 includes an insertion receiving means 105, a random number generating means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a gaming state. The shift control unit 170, the communication control unit 175, and the main memory 190M are included.

  The insertion accepting unit 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and activates the game start operation for the start lever SL (game start operation unit) based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. I do. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on state. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is pressed in the state where the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 is accompanied by the operation of the bet switch 220. However, the medals that have been credited are set to the inserted state by limiting the specified number of inserted coins. In this embodiment, every time the 1-bet button B01 is pressed, the credited medals are set to the inserted state one by one, and the MAX bet button B0M is pressed when the specified number of inserted medals is set to 3. If there are 3 or more credited medals, 3 are set in the inserted state, and if there are 2 or less credited medals, all of the credited medals are inserted. Set to state.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the prescribed insertion number to 3 in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and sets the prescribed insertion number to 2 when the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. Then, when the gaming state returns to the normal state, the control is performed to reset the prescribed insertion number to three. Then, the insertion accepting unit 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). For performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the main memory 190M. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing (unauthorized). It has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, bell A, bell B1, bell B2, illegal answer small role 1 to illegal answer small role 6, control small role 1, and control small role 2 are prepared as small roles. As the winning mode of the combination, as shown in FIG. 3, batting order bells C1 to C6, batting order bells R1 to R6, and a common bell are set. These winning modes, as shown in FIG. 4, mean that a plurality of types of small roles are won in duplicate, and especially in the batting order bell, the bell A is always included. The combination of other small roles won in duplicate with A is different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replay 1 to replay 15 are prepared as replays. As shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning modes include normal replay, batting order replays A1 to A3, and batting order replays B1 to B4. The hit order replays C1 to C3, the hit order replays D1 to D4, the chance replays A1 to A3, and the chance replays B1 to B4 are set. As shown in FIG. 5, these winning modes mean that a plurality of types of replays of the above-mentioned replays are won in duplicate, and in each of these winning modes, there are combinations of replays to be won in duplicate. They are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state. In the lottery table selection process, any of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C is selected according to the gaming state. One is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the main memory 190M for the acquired random value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the main memory 190M. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the bonus state, the lottery flags of all small roles are exceptionally set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery flag for the small role or replay is a lottery flag (carry-over impossibility flag) that is reset to the non-winning state without carrying the winning state in the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. The bonus lottery flag is a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state in the next game until the prize is won. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over until the bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 Even in a game where the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a small role and replay are successful.

  The reel control means 130 starts the rotational drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the game start operation to the start lever SL. Stop by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) While performing control which validates operation, the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag is performed.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the first reel R1 is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped with the stop buttons B2, B3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from when the button is pressed. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. -4 frames (predetermined pull-in range, first pull-in range). In addition, when a rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is in a range of 0 to 1 frame (narrower than a predetermined pull-in range). (The pull-in range, the second pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 performs a pressing operation on the stop button on a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed. When it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms) or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (when stopped within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line at the time Control that stops the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button so that the symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. Is going.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the blue 7 symbol “blue 7” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , The BAR symbol “BAR”, the replay symbol “RP”, the bell symbol “BL”, the watermelon symbol A “WMA”, the watermelon symbol B “WMB”, the watermelon symbol C “WMC”, and the watermelon symbol D “WMD” are arranged. The symbols that make up the winning pattern of the combination are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less (when stopped within 190 ms) or at intervals of 1 frame (when stopped within 75 ms) on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. For example, it is possible to display on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing of the stop button is detected). It has been cut way.

  In the present embodiment, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process) and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the main memory 190M. And a process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process).

  First, in the logic calculation process, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressed detection position according to the priority order data determined for each combination. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel are obtained. For R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in principle, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the bonus state, the priority order is exceptionally in the order of “small role> replay”. A ranking has been established. In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the winning state, the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having the highest priority according to the priority order associated with each winning combination are displayed. The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidate including the symbol is higher than that of the stop position candidate including the symbol constituting the winning form of the role having a low priority.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the active line. There is a case where the priority is determined according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidate is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the effective line. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line increases, and the medal When the priority for the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the small part payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line is large. That the stop position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a prize is often small win) increases determine the priority for the candidate of each stop position. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In this embodiment, when the hit order bell is won, the correct answer order is set for each winning mode, and an order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order. Then, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is maximized. The priority is obtained so that the priority of the stop position candidate is the highest. In addition, when any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priorities of the stop position candidates are set according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. The priority is calculated so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position that can perform the logic operation to be calculated and can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, which position is set as the stop position is determined as a stop control table storage unit in the main memory 190M. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193. In the stop control table, in accordance with the setting state of the lottery flag, the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when pressing of the stop button is detected), and the actual stop position from the pressing detection position. Correspondence with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation until is set. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 7, the correct batting order is set for each batting order bell, and the pressing order different from the correct batting order is incorrect. Treated as batting order. In the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell is won, the number of sliding symbols for the pressing detection position is set so that the correct batting order is the stop position where the most medals are paid out, For the incorrect answering order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the stop position has the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. More specifically, when any of the batting order bells is won in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 7, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the bell A wins and the incorrect batting order When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, in the batting order 1 or batting order 2 in which the stop button B1 is first depressed, both the cases where the incorrect answer small part included in the winning batting order bell wins are won. In the hit order 3 to 6 in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the number of sliding symbols relative to the pressed detection position is so that the control small part included in the winning hit order bell wins. Is set. The stop control table referred to when the batting order bell is won in the bonus establishment state includes data different from the stop control table, and as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order bell R1, When one of R2 wins, there is a case where an incorrect answering role included in the winning batting order bell wins and a case where none of the roles wins in the batting order 3 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed. In the batting order 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed, the case where the incorrect small part included in the winning batting order bell wins, the case where the big bonus (BB) wins, or the case where no part wins The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the common bell is won in the internal lottery, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is such that either the bell B1 or B2 wins regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when any one of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 9, specific batting orders A and B are set for each batting order replay. The pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, which is different from any of the two types of specific hitting orders, is treated as a non-specific hitting order. In this embodiment, when any one of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order A as shown in FIG. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific hitting order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressing detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins. As shown in FIG. 9, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order B, the replay 2 wins for the batting order replay A1, and the replay 3 wins for the batting order replay A2, and the batting order replay A3. For Replay 4, 5 either wins, Replay 1 wins for batting order replay B1, Replay 7 wins for batting replay B2, or Replay 9, 10, 12 for batting order replay B3. , 14 and 15 wins, and for the batting order replay B4, the number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that either of the replays 8 and 13 wins.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay 1 wins, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, the replay symbols “RP” are displayed together on the active line L1 (hereinafter referred to as replay alignment). ) And a stop mode (hereinafter referred to as “bell bell”) in which “ANY (other than the bell symbol“ BL ”) / BL / BL” is displayed together on the invalid line (the line that is not the target of the winning judgment). When the replays A1 to A3 and the batting order replays B2 to B4 are won, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop position is determined so that the replay 1 wins in the replay aligned stop mode. Also, when the hitting replay B1 is won, if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the specific batting order B, the replay 1 wins in the bell-haze stop mode, and if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the non-specific batting order, the replay is performed. The stop position is determined so that the replay 1 wins in a uniform stop mode.

  When Replay 2 to Replay 6 wins, as shown in FIGS. 10C to 10G, a watermelon symbol (watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, The watermelon symbol C “WMC” or the watermelon symbol D “WMD”) is displayed together (hereinafter, the same as the watermelon).

  When Replay 7 wins, as shown in FIGS. 10 (H) to (I), a symbol combination of “ANY (other than watermelon symbol) / watermelon symbol / watermelon symbol” (hereinafter referred to as watermelon loser) is displayed on the invalid line. It is displayed.

  In addition, when the replay 9 wins, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11B, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11B, a stop mode in which blue 7 symbols “blue 7” are displayed together on the effective line L1 (hereinafter, blue 7 aligned) is displayed. In addition, there is a watermelon losing stop mode.

  Further, when the replay 10 wins, as shown in FIGS. 11C to 11G, a stop mode in which red 7 symbols “red 7” are displayed together on one invalid line (hereinafter referred to as a single set). In addition, a stop mode (hereinafter, double alignment) in which red 7 symbols “red 7” are displayed together on two invalid lines, and “ANY (other than red 7 symbol“ red 7 ”), red 7, A stop mode in which the symbol combination of “Red 7” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as red 7 loss), a stop mode in which the blue 7 symbol “blue 7” is displayed in alignment with the invalid line (hereinafter referred to as blue 7), and an invalid line There is a stop mode in which the symbol combination of “WMA / watermelon symbol / BL” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon loss”), and when the batting order replay A1, A2, B1, B2 is won, as shown in FIG. Only single set can be displayed among 5 types of replay 10 stop modes Stop position so replay 10 winning is determined while. Further, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order A when the batting order replays A3 and B4 are won and when the batting order replay B3 is won, the single and double arrangements of the five types of the replays 10 are stopped. The stop position is determined so that the winning of the replay 10 in double alignment is prioritized while only display is possible.

  In addition, when the replay 12 wins, as shown in FIGS. 11 (H) to (I), a stop mode in which blue 7 is aligned and a stop mode in which the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed together on the invalid line (hereinafter, referred to as “replay 12”). BAR). And when stop button B1-B3 is pushed by specific batting order B at the time of winning of batting order replay B3, as shown in FIG. 9, as for replay 9, only blue 7 alignment can be displayed among blue 7 alignment. As for the replay 10, only the blue 7 alignment can be displayed among the five types of the replay 10 stop modes, and the replay 12 has only the blue 7 alignment and the blue 7 alignment of the BAR alignment. The stop position is determined so that the winning of any one of the replays 9, 10, and 12 in blue 7 is given priority.

  Further, when the replay 13 wins, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12B, there are a stop mode with blue 7 and a stop mode with BAR, as shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 7, the stop position is determined so that only the replay 13 winning in blue 7 out of the blue 7 aligned and BAR aligned can be won, and the winning of replay 13 in blue 7 aligned is given priority. ing.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order replays C1 to C3, D1 to D4 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 13, a specific batting order is set for each batting order replay, The pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 different from the specific hit order is treated as a non-specific hit order. In this embodiment, when any one of the hit order replays C1 to C3 and D1 to D4 is won, as shown in FIG. 13, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the non-specific hit order, the replay alignment is stopped. The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins in this manner. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order, the replay 10 for the batting order replay C1 can be displayed while only red 7 loses can be displayed among the five types of stop modes of the replay 10. The replay 10 is awarded while only a single set can be displayed among the five types of stop modes of the replay 10 for the batting order replay C2, and the stop mode of the five types of replay 10 is set for the batting order replay C3. Among them, the number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that only the single alignment and the double alignment can be displayed and the replay 10 wins while giving priority to the double alignment. For the batting order replays D1 and D2, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order, one of the replays 1 and 11 wins, and for the batting order replay D3, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order. Then, for replay 1, only the replay alignment can be displayed among the replay alignment and bell haze, and for replay 12, only the BAR alignment among the blue 7 alignment and the BAR alignment can be displayed. Priority is given to the replay 12 winning in the BAR uniform, one of the replays 1 and 12 wins, and for the batting order replay D4, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order, the replay 1 is aligned. , Only the replays of Bell Hazle can be displayed. Only the BAR alignment can be displayed among the AR alignment, and the number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that either one of the replays 1 and 13 wins while giving priority to the replay 13 winning in the BAR alignment. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay 11 wins, as shown in FIG. 12C, the symbol combination “ANY (other than BAR symbol“ BAR ”) / BAR / BAR” is displayed on the invalid line. A mode (hereinafter, BAR loss) is present. Then, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order when the batting order replays D1 and D2 are selected, as shown in FIG. 13, only the replay alignment and the replay alignment of the bell haze can be displayed. For replay 11, the stop mode of BAR loss can be displayed, and the stop position is determined so that one of replays 1 and 11 wins while giving priority to winning of replay 11 with BAR. Yes.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the normal replay and chance replay B1 are won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the replay-equipped stop mode (normal replay win) regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. And the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins in the bell-haze stop mode (when the chance replay B1 is won).

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the chance replay A1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 and the batting order 2, as shown in FIG. When the player wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 3 to the batting order 6, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 2 wins.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when chance replays A2 and A3 are won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3, replay 3 (when chance replay A2 is won) The number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that replays 4 and 5 (when chance replay A3 is won) wins.

  Further, in the stop control table referred to when the chance replay B2 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 and the batting order 2, as shown in FIG. When any one of the replays 7, 9, and 10 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 3 to the batting order 6, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 7 wins.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the chance replay B3 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the replay 9 is aligned in blue 7, and only the watermelon loses can be displayed among the watermelon loses. As for the replay 10, only the blue 7 alignment can be displayed among the five types of the replay 10 stop modes, and the replay 12 can display only the blue 7 alignment of the blue 7 alignment and the BAR alignment. And any one of the replays 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15 wins, giving priority to winning the replays 9, 10, and 12 in blue 7 regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the chance replay B4 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, for the replay 13, only the blue 7 alignment can be displayed for the blue 7 alignment and the BAR alignment. The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that either of the replays 8 and 13 wins while giving priority to the winning of the replay 13 in blue 7 regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the main memory 190M, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 26, big bonus (BB), replay 1 to replay 15, bell A, bell B1, bell B2 In addition, a winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there are winnings of the incorrect answer small 1 to the incorrect answer 6, the control small 1 and the control small 2.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. In the present embodiment, the payout for the small role is determined by the prescribed insertion number, and when the prescribed insertion number is three, the dividend for Bell A is set higher than the prescribed insertion number. The payout for the winning combination is set to be equal to or less than the specified input number. When the specified input number is two, the payouts for all small roles including the bell A are set to be equal to or less than the specified input number.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  When medal credits (internal storage) are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (replay process) for setting the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring the insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. Do. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A (see FIG. 3) in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, the winning probability of the small role is set to be the same as the normal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.3, and any bonus is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to 3) is performed.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C (see FIG. 3) in which all the random values are associated with the loss. Also, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 24) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The communication control means 175 controls the output of signals to the sub-board 20, the hall computer 410 (computer that centrally manages gaming machines installed in the game hall) and the data counter 420 (game hall) as external devices. It is individually connected to each installed gaming machine and performs control to output a signal to a device that displays information related to gaming history of the gaming machine). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 10 to the sub board 20 is possible between the main board 10 and the sub board 20, and from the sub board 20 to the main board 10. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, a first specific signal (specific signal) for notifying the hall computer 410 and the data counter 420 that a first AT lottery described later is won, and a hall computer 410 and the data counter 420 described later. A second specific signal (specific signal) for notifying that the game in the first AT state or the first special AT state for the set has been started is set to be output, and the communication control means 175 is selected when the batting order bell is won. When Bell A wins continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the output of the first specific signal is started, and after the start of the output of the first specific signal, the winning of Bell A is continuously performed when winning the batting order bell Until a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) is missed, stop buttons B1 to B3 are continuously repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, hitting order 2 when winning replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won) When twice) is pressed, the control starts outputting the second specific signal performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the communication control means 175 first performs a signal state transition control process for shifting the signal state between the initial signal state and the first signal state to the twelfth signal state. As the signal state transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the signal state is determined based on whether one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to transition to another signal state.

  In this embodiment, as the transition condition, the bell A has won a prize at the time of winning the batting order bell (hereinafter referred to as the first transition condition), and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are the batting order 2 at the time of winning the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4. It was pressed (hereinafter referred to as the second transition condition), one game was played (hereinafter referred to as the third transition condition), and Bell A did not win when the batting order bell was elected (hereinafter referred to as the first fall) Condition), and the pressing order (first game) that is different from batting order 2 at the time of winning the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 (the game in which the result of the internal lottery is the lottery result that can establish the second specific transition condition) 2 A mode different from the mode of the stop operation that can establish the specific transition condition: the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as the second fall condition) in the mode: batting order 1, batting order 3 to batting order 6) ing.

  The signal state is for managing the output start and output stop of the first specific signal and the second specific signal, and the initial signal state is the first transition condition (first specific transition condition, specific transition condition). Is the state indicating that the first transition condition is not satisfied, the first signal state is a state indicating that the first transition condition is satisfied once, and the second signal state is that the first transition condition is twice. The third signal state (the first specific signal state, the specific signal state) is the second transition condition (second specific transition condition, specific transition condition) and the first fall condition (specific fall condition). ) Each indicates that the first transition condition has not been satisfied, and the fourth signal state indicates that the second transition condition has not been satisfied once and the first fall condition has been satisfied once. In the fifth signal state, the second transition condition is satisfied once and the first transition The condition is a state indicating that the condition has not been satisfied once, and the sixth signal state is a state indicating that each of the second transition condition and the first falling condition is satisfied once, and the seventh signal state Is a state indicating that the second transition condition is satisfied twice and the first falling condition is not satisfied once, and the eighth signal state is that the second transition condition is satisfied twice and the first falling condition is satisfied. The ninth signal state (second specific signal state, specific signal state) is after the output of the first specific signal and the second transition condition and the first fall condition The tenth signal state (second specific signal state, specific signal state) is after the output of the first specific signal and the second transition condition is one time. Is not established, and the first fall condition is established once, The signal state (second specific signal state, specific signal state) indicates that after the output of the first specific signal, the second transition condition is satisfied once, and the first fall condition is not satisfied even once. The twelfth signal state (second specific signal state, specific signal state) is after the output of the first specific signal and indicates that each of the second transition condition and the first fall condition is satisfied once. It is in the state shown. As described above, in this embodiment, combinations of the number of times each of the plurality of types of transition conditions is established are set as different signal states.

  In the present embodiment, the communication control unit 175 shifts the signal state so as to reach the third signal state every time the first transition condition is satisfied in the initial signal state, the first signal state, or the second signal state. In any of the third signal state to the eighth signal state, the signal state is shifted so as to reach any one of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state each time the second transition condition is satisfied, and the ninth signal state In any one of the twelfth signal states, every time the second transition condition is satisfied, the signal is again passed through the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state to reach any one of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state. The state is shifted, and the signal state is shifted so as to reach the initial signal state every time the first fall condition is satisfied in any of the first signal state to the sixth signal state and the eighth signal state to the twelfth signal state. .

  Specifically, the communication control means 175 first sets the signal state to the initial signal state where no specific signal is output as the initial state of the signal state, and in the initial signal state as shown in FIG. The transition to the first signal state is made based on the fact that Bell A won at the time of winning the batting order bell (hereinafter, the first transition condition is established), and the first transition condition is established in the first signal state. Based on the fact that the bell A did not win the winning order when the batting order bell was won (hereinafter, the first falling condition was satisfied), the transition was made to the initial signal state. Then, the transition to the third signal state is made based on the establishment of the first transition condition, and the transition to the initial signal state is made based on the establishment of the first fall condition.

  Then, the communication control means 175 determines that the first AT lottery is won based on the signal state transitioning from the second signal state to the third signal state, and outputs the first specific signal at a predetermined opportunity. Start.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first transition condition is satisfied in the initial signal state, the first transition condition is satisfied three times continuously when the batting order bell is won, including the satisfaction of the first transition condition. The relationship between the third signal state and the other signal states is set so that the transition to the three-signal state is possible.

  Further, the communication control means 175 indicates that in the third signal state, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 2 at the time of winning one of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 (hereinafter, the second transition condition is satisfied). To the fifth signal state, and to the fourth signal state when the first fall condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the fourth signal state, the communication control means 175 shifts to the third signal state when the first transition condition is satisfied, and shifts to the sixth signal state when the second transition condition is satisfied. Then, based on the establishment of the first fall condition, the initial signal state is entered.

  The communication control means 175 continues to output the first specific signal when the signal state is the third signal state, the fourth signal state, the fifth signal state, or the sixth signal state, but the signal state is the initial state. Based on the transition to the signal state, the output of all the specific signals is stopped at a predetermined trigger.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first falling condition is satisfied in the third signal state, when the first falling condition is satisfied twice continuously when the batting order bell is won, including the establishment of the first falling condition, The relationship between the initial signal state and other signal states is set so that the transition to the initial signal state is possible.

  Further, the communication control means 175 shifts to the seventh signal state based on the fact that the second transition condition is satisfied in the fifth signal state, and the batting order 2 at the time of winning one of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4. Is changed to the third signal state based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the different pressing orders (batting order 1, batting order 3 to batting order 6) (hereinafter, the second falling condition is satisfied), Based on the fact that the falling condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the sixth signal state.

  Further, in the sixth signal state, the communication control unit 175 causes the transition to the fifth signal state based on the establishment of the first transition condition, and causes the transition to the eighth signal state based on the satisfaction of the second transition condition. Then, the transition to the fourth signal state is made based on the fact that the second fall condition is satisfied, and the transition is made to the initial signal state based on the fact that the first fall condition is satisfied.

  Then, the communication control means 175 determines that all the first signals are generated at a predetermined opportunity based on the transition of the signal state from the fifth signal state to the seventh signal state or the transition from the sixth signal state to the eighth signal state. Stops output of a specific signal.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first falling condition is satisfied in the fifth signal state, when the first falling condition is satisfied twice continuously when the batting order bell is won, including the establishment of the first falling condition, The relationship between the initial signal state and other signal states is set so that the transition to the initial signal state is possible.

  Further, in the seventh signal state (predetermined condition), when the third transition condition is satisfied (when a predetermined number of games have passed), the communication control means 175 determines the first fall condition and the second transition condition in the game. If the second transition condition is satisfied in the game based on the fact that is not satisfied, the first transition condition is satisfied in the game based on the fact that the second transition condition is satisfied in the game. Based on this, the transition to the tenth signal state is made.

  In addition, the communication control means 175, in the eighth signal state (predetermined condition), when the third transition condition is satisfied (when a predetermined number of games have passed), the first transition condition, the second transition condition in the game When the first falling condition is not satisfied, the state is shifted to the tenth signal state, and when the first transition condition is satisfied in the game, the state is shifted to the ninth signal state. When the condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the twelfth signal state. When the first fall condition is satisfied in the game, the state is shifted to the initial signal state.

  The communication control means 175 then changes the signal state from the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state to any one of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state. It is determined that the game in the special AT state has been started, and the output of the second specific signal is started at a predetermined opportunity.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second transition condition is satisfied in any of the third signal state to the sixth signal state, the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 including the satisfaction of the second transition condition are included. When the second transition condition is satisfied twice continuously at the time of winning, the relationship between the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state and other signal states is set so that the transition from the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state is possible. Has been. In this embodiment, since the third transition condition is set as the transition condition from the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state to any of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state, the third signal state is set. One game number of times elapses between the transition to the transition from the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state.

  Further, in the ninth signal state, the communication control means 175 shifts to the eleventh signal state when the second transition condition is satisfied, and shifts to the tenth signal state when the first fall condition is satisfied. .

  Further, in the tenth signal state, the communication control means 175 shifts to the ninth signal state based on the first transition condition being satisfied, and shifts to the twelfth signal state based on the second transition condition being satisfied. Then, based on the establishment of the first fall condition, the initial signal state is entered.

  Further, in the eleventh signal state, the communication control means 175 shifts to the seventh signal state when the second transition condition is satisfied, and shifts to the ninth signal state when the second fall condition is satisfied. Based on the establishment of the first fall condition, the twelfth signal state is entered.

  And the communication control means 175 stops the output of all the 2nd specific signals based on the signal state having changed from the 11th signal state to the 7th signal state.

  Further, in the twelfth signal state, the communication control means 175 shifts to the eleventh signal state based on the first transition condition being satisfied, and shifts to the eighth signal state based on the second transition condition being satisfied. Then, the transition to the tenth signal state is made based on the fact that the second fall condition is satisfied, and the transition to the initial signal state is made based on the fact that the first fall condition is satisfied.

  And the communication control means 175 stops the output of all the 2nd specific signals based on the signal state having changed from the 12th signal state to the 8th signal state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second transition condition is satisfied in any of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state, the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 including the satisfaction of the second transition condition are included. When the second transition condition is established twice continuously at the time of winning, the ninth signal state is set so that the transition from the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal state can be made again via the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state. A relationship between the twelfth signal state and other signal states is set. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first falling condition is satisfied in either the ninth signal state or the eleventh signal state, the first falling condition continues when the batting order bell is won, including the establishment of the first falling condition. If established twice, the relationship between the initial signal state and other signal states is set so that the transition to the initial signal state is possible.

  When the signal state is the ninth signal state, the tenth signal state, the eleventh signal state, or the twelfth signal state, the communication control unit 175 continues to output the second specific signal, but the signal state is initial. Based on the transition to the signal state, the output of all the specific signals is stopped at a predetermined trigger.

  In the present embodiment, the output of the specific signal is not started or stopped when the big bonus (BB) is won, the winning, or the bonus state is ended.

  The first specific signal can be output when the signal state shifts to the third signal state, and the second specific signal has a signal state of the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal. The output can be triggered by the transition to one of the states, the winning determination process has been performed in the game in which the transition of these signal states occurs, or the transition of these signal states In the next game of the game in which a game has occurred, a medal corresponding to the specified number of throws has been thrown in, a game start operation has been performed on the start lever SL, one of the stop buttons has been pressed, or a winning determination The output can be started when the processing is performed. In addition, the first specific signal and the second specific signal can be stopped when the signal state shifts to the initial signal state, the seventh signal state, or the eighth signal state, The winning determination process has been performed in the game in which the signal state transition occurs, or in the next game in which the signal state transition has occurred, a medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions has been inserted, the start lever The output can also be stopped when a game start operation for SL is performed, one of the stop buttons is pressed, or a winning determination process is performed.

  Further, when the internal lottery unit 120 performs the internal lottery, the communication control unit 175 outputs a signal for notifying the sub board 20 of the result of the internal lottery. Further, the communication control means 175 presses the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M to insert a medal, performs a game start operation on the start lever SL, or performs a stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3. In such a case, the player performs operations such as pressing the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M, pressing the start lever SL, and the type of the stop button pressed. Output a signal. Further, the communication control means 175 outputs a signal notifying the current gaming state and the current signal state to the sub-board 20. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on various notifications from the main board 10, the operation control unit 180 of the sub board 20 performs the operation performed by the player as a result of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, the current The display device 330 and the sound device 340 can be made to perform effects according to the signal state.

  Next, the sub substrate 20 will be described. The sub board 20 is configured to include the effect control means 180 and the sub memory 190S.

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 195 of the sub memory 190S, and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device). ) Is used to control the sound effect performed. For example, a lamp (an example of the display device 330) or the like according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as the insertion of a medal, the operation of the 1 bet button B01, the MAX bet button B0M, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, or the change in the gaming state By turning on or blinking an LED (an example of a display device 330), changing a display content of a liquid crystal display LCD (an example of a display device 330), or outputting a sound from a speaker (an example of an acoustic device 340). Enhances the game and controls the execution of effects to assist the game.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control means 180 has a normal effect state, a first AT preparation state (special effect state), a first special AT preparation state (special effect state), and a first AT. State (special effect state), first special AT state (special effect state), second AT state (special effect state), second special AT state (special effect state), third AT state (special effect state), fourth AT preparation Control is performed to change the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states including a state (special effect state), a fourth AT state (special effect state), and a fourth special AT state (special effect state). In this embodiment, the production state is any AT state (first AT preparation state, first special AT preparation state, first AT state, first special AT state, second AT state, second special AT state, third AT state. In a game staying in the 4th AT ready state, 4th AT state, 4th special AT state), the effect control means 180 informs the winning order of the bell A by notifying the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won. An auxiliary effect is executed, and a game in which a medal can be easily obtained can be performed as compared with a game staying in a normal effect state. In the present embodiment, each effect state can be set in the bonus establishment state. In the present embodiment, the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the bell A is to avoid the establishment of the specific effect that suggests the mode of the stop operation that can establish the first transition condition and the first falling condition. This corresponds to a specific effect that suggests a mode of a stop operation that can be performed.

  Further, the production control means 180 wins the replays 9, 10, and 12 in the blue 7 match (at the time of the chance replay B3 win) or the blue 7 match based on one of the chance replays B3 and B4 being won. Control to execute a winning assist effect that assists the replay 13 winning (when chance replay B4 is won) is performed.

  In addition, when any one of batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won in any AT state, the effect control means 180 is in the batting order when a specific flag described later is set in the effect flag storage means 196. 2 is executed to execute a winning assistance effect (a specific effect suggesting a mode of a stop operation that can establish the second specific transition condition) for assisting the winning of the replay 1, and the specific flag is the effect flag storage unit 196. In the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, and the fourth AT state, a winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the batting order 1, In the first special AT ready state, the first special AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, and the fourth special AT state, Performs control to execute the winning auxiliary effect to assist the winning of a predetermined replay by notifying a particular batting B (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the replay.

  In addition, when any one of the batting order replays C1 to C3 is won in any AT state except the fourth AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 is in the batting order if the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196. 1 is executed to assist the winning of the replay 1 and when the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage unit 196, the batting order 2 is notified to assist the winning of the replay 1 The control which performs the prize-winning auxiliary effect to perform is performed.

  In addition, when one of the batting order replays D1 to D4 is won in the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state, the production control unit 180 is in the batting order when the specific flag is set in the production flag storage unit 196. 1 is executed to assist the winning of the replay 1 and when the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage unit 196, the batting order 2 is notified to assist the winning of the replay 1 The control which performs the prize-winning auxiliary effect to perform is performed. In addition, the production control means 180 is one of the batting order replays D1 to D4 in the first AT state, the first special AT state, the second AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, the fourth AT state, or the fourth special AT state. If the winning flag is set in the production flag storage means 196, the winning of the replays 11, 12, 13 is notified by notifying the specific batting order (see FIG. 13) according to the winning batting order replay. If the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the winning assistance effect that assists or the batting order 1, and the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196, the winning batting order replay is performed. A winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the replays 11, 12, 13 by notifying the specific batting order (see FIG. 13) according to the response, or hitting Performs control to execute the winning auxiliary effect to assist the winning of Replay 1 by notifying the 2.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 changes the effect state to the first AT state or the first special when the chance replay is won when the effect state is the normal effect state in the bonus establishment state. A first AT lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed. In the first AT lottery, a random value is acquired, the acquired random value is compared with the first AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and whether or not the first AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether. In the first AT lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with one of normal winning, special winning, or losing, and the random value acquired in the first AT lottery is If the first AT lottery table is associated with any of the winning combinations, it is determined that the first AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of first AT lottery tables having different winning probabilities are prepared. In the first AT lottery, one of the first AT lottery tables is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. Yes. Also, in the first AT lottery table selected at the time of chance play B3, B4 winning, the normal winning or the special winning is associated with any random value, and it is set to be sure to win in the first AT lottery. Yes.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a special lottery that determines whether or not to shift the effect state to the first special AT preparation state based on the winning of the first AT lottery. In the special lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the special lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 to determine whether or not the special lottery is won according to the comparison result. To do. In the special lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the special lottery is selected in the special lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the special lottery has been won. Then, the effect control means 180 shifts the effect state to the first special AT preparation state when the special lottery is won, and changes the effect state to the first AT preparation state when the result of the special lottery is lost. Take control.

  Further, the effect control means 180 sets the specific flag for causing the main board 10 to output the second specific signal in the effect flag storage means 196 based on the fact that the first AT lottery has been won, so It is determined that a specific signal is to be output, and the specific flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is determined based on the notification from the main board 10 that the signal state has shifted to the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state. Process to clear.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “5” is set as a value corresponding to 5 times that is the number of games that is the end condition of the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state based on the fact that the first AT lottery is won. In the first AT preparation state and the first special AT preparation state set in the counter 198A, every time a game is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the first AT counter 198A. Done. When the value of the first AT counter 198A reaches the threshold value “0”, it is determined that the termination condition for the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 determines the effect. Control to change the state. Specifically, when the result of the first AT lottery is a normal win, the state is shifted to the first AT state, and when the result of the first AT lottery is a special win, the state is shifted to the first special AT state.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs a process of setting the number of payouts that is the end condition of the first AT state or the first special AT state in the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state. Specifically, each time a game is performed, a first extra lottery is performed in which an addition value to be added to the second AT counter 198B according to the result of the internal lottery and a value corresponding to the number of payouts is determined. In the first extra lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the obtained random number value is compared with the first extra lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 to determine an addition value to be added according to the comparison result. To do. In the first extra lottery table, any additional value from “20” to “200” is associated with each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and is acquired by the first extra lottery. The added value is determined according to the random number value, and the determined added value is added to the value of the second AT counter 198B. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of first extra lottery tables having different aspects are prepared, and in the first extra lottery, one of the first extra lottery tables is selected according to the production state and the result of the internal lottery. It has become so. In addition, in the first AT preparation state, the added value of the first extra lottery is more easily selected when winning the chance replay than when winning the other role. In the state, in addition to the chance replay win, the added value is more easily selected when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won than when the other roles are won. More specifically, in the first special AT preparation state, if the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196 when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are selected, that is, specifying according to the winning order replay selected In the case where a winning assist effect that assists a predetermined replay winning is performed by notifying batting order B, these winnings are treated in the same way as the chance replay winning in the first extra lottery, and winning of the batting order replay A1 is performed. Sometimes the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay A1 is selected, the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay A2 is selected, and the chance at the time of winning the batting order replay A3 The first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning Replay A3 is selected and The first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay B1 is selected when winning the Ray B1, and the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay B2 is selected when winning the hitting replay B2, and the batting order replay B3 At the time of winning, the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay B3 is selected, and at the time of winning the batting order replay B4, the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replay B4 is selected. Then, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order B in accordance with the winning assistance effects at the time of winning, as with the chance replay winning, specific stop modes such as watermelon alignment, bell haze, watermelon loss, blue 7 alignment, etc. Can be displayed, so that the player can grasp that the expected value of the added value to be added is relatively large. On the other hand, when the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are selected in the first special AT preparation state, and in the first AT preparation state, the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1. The first extra lottery table (a table in which the expected value of the added value to be added is set smaller than the table selected at the time of winning the chance replay) selected at the time of winning B4 is selected. The relation between the result of the internal lottery and the added value of the first extra lottery is not limited to that described above, and can be arbitrarily determined. In the first AT preparation state and the first special AT preparation state, the value of the second AT counter 198B is determined. In addition to adding a given addition value, a given addition value may be added to the value of the first AT counter 198A.

  In this embodiment, in the first AT state and the first special AT state, every time a medal is paid out, the value corresponding to the number of payouts from the value of the second AT counter 198B (for example, 8 pieces paid out when the bell A is won) Decrement update is performed by subtracting “8” corresponding to the minute. Then, when the value of the second AT counter 198B reaches “0” which is a threshold value, a second AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the performance state to the second AT state or the second special AT state. In the second AT lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the second AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and whether or not the second AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether. In the second AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning or lost, and the random value acquired in the second AT lottery is If the second AT lottery table is associated with any of the winning combinations, it is determined that the second AT lottery has been won. Then, the effect control means 180 executes a specific notification effect for notifying the lottery result of the second AT lottery for a predetermined number of games (for example, a maximum of seven times), and triggered by the end of the specific notification effect, Based on the result, control is performed to shift the effect state. Specifically, when the result of the second AT lottery is a normal win, the production state is shifted to the second AT state, and when the result of the second AT lottery is a special win, the production state is changed to the second special AT. If the result of the second AT lottery is lost, it is determined that the termination condition for the first AT state or the first special AT state is satisfied, and the effect state is shifted to the normal effect state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “20” is set in the third AT counter 198C as a value corresponding to 20 times that is the number of games that becomes the end condition of the first special AT state at the start of the first special AT state. In the AT state, every time a game is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the third AT counter 198C. When the value of the third AT counter 198C reaches the threshold value “0”, a falling lottery is performed every time a game is performed in the subsequent games, and when the falling lottery is won, the first special AT state is set. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 performs control to shift the effect state to the first AT state while maintaining the value of the second AT counter 198B. In the first special AT state, when either the end condition of the first special AT state based on the result of the falling lottery or the end condition of the first special AT state based on the result of the second AT lottery is satisfied, the first special AT state is satisfied. The AT state ends, and in the first special AT state, the first special AT state ends based on the result of the second AT lottery before the end condition of the first special AT state based on the result of the falling lottery is satisfied. When the condition is established, the effect control means 180 is configured to shift the effect state to the normal effect state.

  In addition, in the first AT state, the effect control means 180 determines whether or not to add an additional value that is added to the second AT counter 198B and corresponds to the payout number based on the winning of any chance replay. A second extra lottery to be determined, and a third AT lottery to determine whether or not to shift the production state to the first special AT state, the second AT state, the second special AT state, or the third AT state, and the first special AT In the state, when the specific flag is not set in the production flag storage means 196, based on the fact that any one of the hit order replays A1 to A3, B1 to B4 and the chance replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won, When the second extra lottery is performed and the specific flag is set in the production flag storage means 196, any chance replay is won Based on the door, a second plus lottery.

  In the second extra lottery, a random value is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with the second extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 197, and the second extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether or not. In the second extra lottery table, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with any added value from “5” to “300” and the loss, and the second extra When the random value acquired in the lottery is associated with one of the additional values in the second extra lottery table, it is determined that the extra lottery is won. In this case, the random value obtained in the second extra lottery is Accordingly, an addition value is determined, and the determined addition value is added to the value of the second AT counter 198B. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of second extra lottery tables having different aspects are prepared. In the second extra lottery table, one of the second extra lottery tables is selected depending on the production state and the result of the internal lottery. It has become so. Similarly to the first extra lottery, in the first special AT state, if the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196 when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won, in the second extra lottery These winnings are handled in the same manner as the chance replay winning, and the second extra lottery table selected at the time of the corresponding chance replay winning is selected. In addition, in the second extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance plays B3 and B4, any random value is associated with any added value from “5” to “300”. It is set so that it is always won in the extra lottery.

  In the third AT lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the third AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197. Whether the third AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether or not. In the third AT lottery table, the first winning, the second normal winning, the second special winning, the third winning, and the lose are associated with each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767. When the random number value acquired in the 3AT lottery is associated with one of the winnings in the 3rd AT lottery table, it is determined that the 3rd AT lottery has been won, and the effect control unit 180 wins the 3rd AT lottery. Control to change the production state is performed. Specifically, when the result of the 3rd AT lottery is the first winning, the state is shifted to the first special AT state, and when the result of the 3rd AT lottery is the second normal winning state, the state is shifted to the second AT state. If the result of the third AT lottery is the second special winning state, the state is shifted to the second special AT state, and if the result of the third AT lottery is the third winning state, the state is shifted to the third AT state. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of third AT lottery tables having different aspects are prepared. In the third AT lottery, one of the third AT lottery tables is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. . In addition, in the third AT lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance play B3, B4, any one of the first winning, the second normal winning, the second special winning, and the third winning is associated with any random value. It is set to win by the 3rd AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, in the first AT state, when the second extra lottery is won, the result of the third AT lottery is the second normal win or the second special win, or the second extra lottery and the third AT lottery In any case, when the lottery result is lost, a specific notification effect for informing the lottery result of the second extra lottery and the third AT lottery is executed over a predetermined number of games (for example, a maximum of seven times) When the result of the 3AT lottery is the second normal winning or the second special winning, the effect state is the second AT state or the second special while maintaining the value of the second AT counter 198B based on the end of the specific notification effect. The state is shifted to the AT state, and in the second AT state and the second special AT state, the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is interrupted.

  When the result of the third AT lottery is the first winning, the effect state is shifted while the value of the second AT counter 198B is held, and the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is also updated in the shifted first special AT state. Will continue.

  If the result of the third AT lottery is the third winning, the presentation state is shifted while the value of the second AT counter 198B is held, and the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is interrupted in the shifted third AT state. The

  In addition, if the winner of the second extra lottery is won but the result of the third AT lottery is lost, the first AT state is continued, and in the first AT state or the first special AT state based on the end of the specific notification effect. An effect of notifying that the next set in the game is started is executed, and by setting the specific flag in the effect flag storage means 196, it is determined that the main board 10 is to output the second specific signal. When the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196 at the end of the specific notification effect, the specific flag is set based on once the specific flag is cleared.

  In this embodiment, the first AT preparation state, the first special AT preparation state, the second AT state, or the transition from the second special AT state to the first AT state, or from the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state. At the time of transition to the first special AT state, when a specific notification effect when the result of the third AT lottery has been lost but the third AT lottery has been lost is completed, a predetermined number (for example, nine people) For example, an effect is performed so as to select a character to be battled from among the characters by, for example, a game start operation on the start lever SL, and in the specific notification effect, a battle is performed with the selected battle character, and is won in the second extra lottery. Or, if the result of the 3rd AT lottery is the second normal winning or the second special winning, an effect is performed so as to win the battle character, If the plus lottery and the 3AT lottery lottery result in either becomes lost game, so that the effect is performed such lose the opponent character.

  In the present embodiment, “4” is the fourth AT counter as a value corresponding to four times that is the number of games to be the end condition of the second AT state or the second special AT state at the start of the second AT state or the second special AT state. In the second AT state and the second special AT state, which is set to 198D, every time a game is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the fourth AT counter 198D. When the value of the fourth AT counter 198D reaches the threshold value “0”, it is determined that the termination condition for the second AT state or the second special AT state is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 determines that the second AT counter Control is performed to return the effect state to the first AT state while maintaining the value of 198B. Then, in the restored first AT state, the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is resumed, and at this time, an effect is given to notify that the next set in the game in the first AT state or the first special AT state has started, By setting the specific flag in the effect flag storage means 196, it is determined that the second specific signal is output to the main board 10. If the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196 when the first AT state is restored, the specific flag is set based on once the specific flag is cleared.

  In addition, in the second AT state or the second special AT state, the production control unit 180 performs the first extra lottery every time a game is played, and adds an additional value corresponding to the random number value acquired in the first extra lottery to the second AT counter 198B. Add to the value of. Also in the first extra lottery, in the same way as the lottery in the first special AT preparation state, in the second special AT state, a specific flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196 when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won. If not, these winnings are treated in the first extra lottery in the same manner as the chance replay winning, and the first extra lottery table selected at the time of the corresponding chance replay winning is selected. In the second AT state and the second special AT state, not only the given added value is added to the value of the second AT counter 198B but also the given added value is added to the value of the fourth AT counter 198D by a predetermined lottery. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, “7” is set in the fifth AT counter 198E as a value corresponding to seven times that is the number of games that becomes the end condition of the third AT state at the start of the third AT state, and in the third AT state, the game is played. Every time it is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a fixed value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the fifth AT counter 198E. When the value of the fifth AT counter 198E reaches the threshold value “0”, it is determined that the condition for ending the third AT state is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 holds the value of the second AT counter 198B. Control is performed to shift the effect state to the first AT state or the fourth AT preparation state. Specifically, when both the value of the first stock counter 199A and the value of the second stock counter 199B, which will be described later, are “0” which is the initial value, the state is returned to the first AT state, and the first stock counter 199A When either the value or the value of the second stock counter 199B is larger than the initial value, the state shifts to the fourth AT ready state. Then, in the restored first AT state, the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is resumed.

  In addition, in the third AT state, the effect control means 180 is one of the batting order replays A1 to A3, B1 to B4, and the chance replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 when the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196. In the case where the 4th AT lottery for determining that the production state is to be shifted to the 4th AT state or the 4th special AT state is performed based on the fact that is won, and the specific flag is set in the production flag storage means 196 Based on the fact that any chance replay is won, the fourth AT lottery is performed. In the fourth AT lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the fourth AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and whether or not the fourth AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether. In the 4th AT lottery table, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with a normal winning and a special winning, and the random number acquired in the 4th AT lottery If it is associated with that winning, it is determined that the 4th AT lottery has been won, and based on the result of the 4th AT lottery, the effect control means 180 is in the 4th AT state or 4th based on the winning of the 4th AT lottery. A process of temporarily storing (stocking) the right to shift to the special AT state is performed. Specifically, when the result of the 4th AT lottery is a normal winning, a constant value “1” corresponding to the right to shift to the 4th AT state for one time is added to the value of the first stock counter 199A, When the result of the 4AT lottery is a special winning, a constant value “1” corresponding to the right to shift to the fourth special AT state for one time is added to the value of the second stock counter 199B. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of fourth AT lottery tables having different modes are prepared, and in the fourth AT lottery, one of the fourth AT lottery tables is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. . Further, in the fourth AT lottery table selected at the time of winning the chance replays B3 and B4, the winning probability of the special winning is set higher than that at the time of winning the other role. Similarly to the first extra lottery, in the third AT state, if the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196 when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won, these winnings are made in the fourth AT lottery. Are handled in the same manner as the chance replay win, and the fourth AT lottery table selected when the corresponding chance replay win is selected. Further, in the third AT state, not only a constant value is added to the values of the first stock counter 199A and the second stock counter 199B but also a given added value is added to the value of the second AT counter 198B by the second extra lottery. Also good.

  Further, the production control means 180 is the batting order when the value of the second stock counter 199B is larger than the initial value “0” and the specific flag is not set in the production flag storage means 196 in the fourth AT preparation state. When one of the replays A3, B3, B4 is won, or when the value of the second stock counter 199B is larger than the initial value “0” and the batting order replay C3 is won, the winning shown in FIG. By assisting the specific batting order A corresponding to the batting order replay (when the batting order replays A3, B3, and B4 are won) or the specific batting order shown in FIG. 13 (when the batting order replay C3 is won), the winning of the replay 10 in double alignment is assisted. The winning assistance effect is executed, the effect state is shifted to the fourth special AT state while the value of the second AT counter 198B is maintained, and the second strike A constant value which corresponds to the right to make a transition from the value of the Kukaunta 199B in 1 batch of the fourth special AT state perform a decrement update to "1" is subtracted. When the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196, if any of the batting order replays A1, A2, B1, and B2 is won, the winning of the replay 1 is assisted by notifying the batting order 1 If any of the striking order replays C1, C2, D1 to D4 is won, the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the replay 1 is executed by informing the striking order 2 and the production state is changed. Maintain in 4th AT ready state. In the fourth AT preparation state, when the value of the second stock counter 199B is larger than the initial value “0” and the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196, the batting order replay C1, C2, When any one of D1 to D4 is won, a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the batting order 1, and the effect state is maintained in the fourth AT preparation state.

  In addition, in the fourth AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 is “0”, which is the initial value of the second stock counter 199B, and the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196. If one of A2, B1 and B2 is won or if the second stock counter 199B is “0” which is the initial value and the batting order replay C2 is won, the winning batting order replay shown in FIG. In addition, the winning assistance that assists the winning of the replay 10 in a single set by informing the specific batting order A (when the batting order replay A1, A2, B1, B2 is won) or the specific batting order shown in FIG. 13 (when the batting order replay C2 is won). The effect is executed, the effect state is shifted to the fourth AT state while the value of the second AT counter 198B is held, and the first stock counter 1 A constant value corresponding to the right to make a transition from a value of 9A in one cycle of the 4AT state performs decrement update to subtract "1". When the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage unit 196, if any of the batting order replays A3, B3, and B4 wins, the winning assistance that assists the winning of the replay 1 by notifying the batting order 1 If any of the batting order replays C1, C3, D1 to D4 is won, the winning assisting effect that assists the winning of the replay 1 is executed by informing the batting order 2 and the effect state is set to 4th AT. Keep in preparation. Further, in the fourth AT ready state, when the value of the second stock counter 199B is “0” which is the initial value and the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196, the batting order replay C1, C3, D1 to D4 Is won, the winning order assist effect for assisting the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the batting order 1, and the effect state is maintained in the fourth AT preparation state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game in the fourth special AT state is preferentially executed out of the game in the fourth AT state stored (stocked) in the third AT state and the game in the fourth special AT state. In the case of shifting to the fourth special AT state by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in accordance with the winning assistance effect, a double-aligned stop mode appears, and in the case of shifting to the fourth AT state. Since a single uniform stop mode appears, the player can grasp that the mode shifts to the fourth special AT state or shifts to the fourth AT state depending on the stop mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “30” is the sixth AT counter as a value corresponding to 30 times that is the number of games to be the end condition of the fourth AT state or the fourth special AT state at the start of the fourth AT state or the fourth special AT state. In the fourth AT state and the fourth special AT state, which is set to 198F, every time a game is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the sixth AT counter 198F. When the value of the sixth AT counter 198F reaches the threshold value “0”, it is determined that the end condition of the fourth AT state or the fourth special AT state is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 determines that the second AT counter Control is performed to shift the effect state to the first AT state or the fourth AT preparation state while maintaining the value of 198B. Specifically, when the value of the first stock counter 199A and the value of the second stock counter 199B are both “0” which is the initial value, the state is returned to the first AT state, and the value of the first stock counter 199A and When any of the values of the second stock counter 199B is larger than the initial value, the state shifts to the fourth AT preparation state. Then, in the restored first AT state, the decrement update of the second AT counter 198B is resumed.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs the second extra lottery based on the fact that any chance replay is won in the fourth AT state, and the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196 in the fourth special AT state. If not, the second addition lottery is performed based on any one of the hit order replays A1 to A3, B1 to B4 and the chance replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 being won, and the specific flag is stored in the effect flag storage unit 196. If it is set, based on one of the chance replays, the second extra lottery is performed, and when the second extra lottery is won, an addition value corresponding to the random value obtained in the second extra lottery is obtained. Add to the value of the second AT counter 198B. As in the first extra lottery, in the fourth special AT state, if the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196 at the time of winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4, in the second extra lottery These winnings are handled in the same manner as the chance replay winning, and the second extra lottery table selected at the time of the corresponding chance replay winning is selected.

  In addition, the production control means 180 is one of the batting order replays D3 and D4 in the first AT state, the first special AT state, the second AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, the fourth AT state, or the fourth special AT state. Based on the fact that Kaga has won, when the execution lottery is won, when the winning lottery is won, a specific batting order (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the winning batting order replay is notified to replay 12, A winning assist effect that assists thirteen winnings is executed, and a process of adding a given added value to the value of the second AT counter 198B is performed. In this embodiment, when the batting order replays D1 and D2 are won, the BAR aligned stop mode does not appear, but the BAR losing stop mode appears, and the execution lottery is also performed when the batting order replays D1 and D2 are won. When the winning lottery is won, the winning assistance effect is executed. On the other hand, if the execution lottery is not won when the batting order replays D1 to D4 are won, and the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage means 196, the winning of the replay 1 is assisted by notifying the batting order 2 If the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196, the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the batting order 1. The added value to be added may be determined by lottery from a plurality of types of added values, or may be different depending on the winning order of the batting order replay D3 and the winning order of the batting order replay D4.

  In the present embodiment, the specific batting order set for each of the batting order replays D1 to D4 suggests that the second AT counter 198B is provided with the benefit of adding a given added value. Or the stop mode (BAR alignment, BAR loss) which expects that the profit of this addition will be provided becomes the pressing order which will stop. Further, the specific batting order A set for each of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 and the specific batting order set for each of the batting order replays C1 to C3 are single aligned, double aligned, or red The pressing order is for stopping the 7-losing stop mode. Further, the specific batting order B set for each of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is a stop mode that suggests that the second AT counter 198B is given a benefit of adding a given added value. (Sequence of watermelon, bell haze, watermelon haze, blue 7 assortment) is a pressing order that stops.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in the normal effect state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting the execution of the first AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the result of the first AT lottery until the certain number of games are consumed, and winning the first AT lottery. Even so, it is possible to perform a process of suspending the transition to the first AT preparation state or the first special AT state until a certain number of games are consumed.

  Note that the functions of this embodiment can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, by downloading a program that causes a computer to function as the main board 10 or the sub board 20 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or a Web server on the Internet via the network, the function is achieved. Can be realized. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, the main board 10 adopts a method of shifting the signal state between a plurality of types of signal states and managing the start and stop of output of a specific signal according to the signal state. . Hereinafter, the flow of processing performed on the main board 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 30 to 34.

  First, in the main board 10, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, when any batting order bell is won (Y in step S100), when the bell A wins (Y in step S101), the signal state is the initial signal. When the state, the first signal state, the fourth signal state, the sixth signal state, the tenth signal state, or the twelfth signal state is stayed (Y in step S102), the signal state is shifted (step S102). S103). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when staying in the initial signal state, transition is made to the first signal state, and when staying in the first signal state, transition is made to the second signal state. If it stays in the fourth signal state, it shifts to the third signal state. If it stays in the sixth signal state, it shifts to the fifth signal state and stays in the tenth signal state. If it is, the transition is made to the ninth signal state, and if it is staying in the twelfth signal state, the transition is made to the eleventh signal state.

  On the other hand, when Bell A wins (Y in step S101), if the signal state stays in the second signal state (Y in step S104), the state shifts to the third signal state (step S105). The output of the specific signal is started (step S106), and when the signal state stays in the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state (Y in step S107), the state is shifted to the ninth signal state (step S108). Then, the output of the second specific signal is started (step S109). As described above, in the present embodiment, in the eighth signal state, when one game is performed and the third transition condition is satisfied, the first transition condition (Bell A wins when the batting order bell is won) in the game. When the above condition is satisfied, the signal state is shifted at the same time as the first transition condition is satisfied, and the signal state shifts to the ninth signal state as shown in FIG. Yes.

  If Bell A does not win at the time of winning any of the batting order bells (N in Step S101), the signal state stays in the third signal state, the fifth signal state, the ninth signal state, or the eleventh signal state. If so (Y in step S110), the signal state is shifted (step S111). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when staying in the third signal state, the state is shifted to the fourth signal state, and when staying in the fifth signal state, the state is changed to the sixth signal state. Transition is made to transition to the tenth signal state when staying in the ninth signal state, and transition to the twelfth signal state when staying in the eleventh signal state.

  On the other hand, if Bell A does not win when winning one of the batting order bells (N in step S101), if the signal state stays in the first signal state or the second signal state (in step S112) Y), transition to the initial signal state (step S113), and when the signal state stays in the fourth signal state, the sixth signal state, the tenth signal state, or the twelfth signal state (Y in step S114) ), The initial signal state is entered (step S115), the output of all the specific signals is stopped (step S116), and if the signal state stays in the seventh signal state (Y in step S117), Transition to the 10 signal state (step S118), the output of the second specific signal is started (step S119), and the signal state stays in the eighth signal state (step S1). In 0 Y), the procedure moves to the initial signal state (step S121). As described above, in the present embodiment, in the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state, when one game is performed and the third transition condition is established, the first fall condition (winning order bell win is determined) in the game. (Sometimes, Bell A did not win), the transition of the signal state corresponding to the establishment of the first fall condition is performed at the same time, as shown in FIG. 28, staying in the seventh signal state. The signal state shifts to the tenth signal state in the case of being in the state, and the signal state shifts to the initial signal state in the case of staying in the eighth signal state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when any one of the hit order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won (Y in step S130), the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the hit order 2 (step S131). If the signal state stays in the third signal state, the fourth signal state, the ninth signal state, or the tenth signal state (Y in step S132), the signal state is shifted (step S132). S133). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when staying in the third signal state, the state is shifted to the fifth signal state, and when staying in the fourth signal state, the state is changed to the sixth signal state. If it is transitioned and stays in the ninth signal state, it transitions to the eleventh signal state, and if it stays in the tenth signal state, it transitions to the twelfth signal state.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 2 when any of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won (Y in step S131), the signal state is the fifth signal state or the eleventh signal. When staying in the state (Y in step S134), the state is shifted to the seventh signal state (step S135), the output of all the specific signals is stopped (step S136), the signal state is the sixth signal state, Alternatively, when staying in the twelfth signal state (Y in step S137), the state is shifted to the eighth signal state (step S138), the output of all the specific signals is stopped (step S139), and the signal state is changed to the first state. When staying in the 7 signal state (Y in step S140), the 11th signal state is entered (Y in step S141), and the output of the second specific signal is started ( (Step S142) If the signal state stays in the eighth signal state (Y in Step S143), the state is shifted to the twelfth signal state (Y in Step S144), and the output of the second specific signal is started. (Step S145). As described above, in the present embodiment, in the seventh signal state or the eighth signal state, when one game is performed and the third transition condition is satisfied, the second transition condition (batting order replays A1 to A1 in the game is satisfied). If the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the batting order 2 at the time of winning A3, B1 to B4), the signal state transition corresponding to the establishment of the second transition condition is performed at the same time, as shown in FIG. As shown, the signal state transitions to the eleventh signal state when staying in the seventh signal state, and the signal state transitions to the twelfth signal state when staying in the eighth signal state. It has become.

  Further, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a pressing order different from the batting order 2 at the time of winning any of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 (N in step S131), the signal state is the fifth signal state, When staying in the sixth signal state, the eleventh signal state, or the twelfth signal state (Y in step S146), the signal state is shifted (step S147). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when staying in the fifth signal state, the state is shifted to the third signal state, and when staying in the sixth signal state, the state is changed to the fourth signal state. Transition is made to transition to the ninth signal state when staying in the eleventh signal state, and transition to the tenth signal state when staying in the twelfth signal state.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a pressing order different from the batting order 2 when any of the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is won (N in step S131), the signal state is the seventh signal state. (Y in step S148), transition to the ninth signal state (step S149), the output of the second specific signal is started (step S150), and the signal state stays in the eighth signal state. If yes (Y in step S151), the state is shifted to the tenth signal state (step S152), and the output of the second specific signal is started (step S153).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34, when the result of the internal lottery other than the winning of the batting order bell and batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 is obtained (Y in step S160), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won ( In step S161), when the signal state stays in the seventh signal state (Y in step S162), the state is shifted to the ninth signal state (step S163), and the output of the second specific signal is started (step S164). ) When the signal state stays in the eighth signal state (Y in step S165), the signal state is shifted to the tenth signal state (step S166), and the output of the second specific signal is started (step S167). .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, on the main board 10, the output of the first specific signal is started based on the transition of the signal state to the third signal state, and the signal states are the ninth signal state to the twelfth signal. The output of the second specific signal is started based on the transition to one of the states, and all the identification is performed based on the transition of the signal state to the initial signal state, the seventh signal state, or the eighth signal state. Stop signal output.

  In the present embodiment, by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in accordance with the winning assistance effect executed on the sub-board 20, the main board 10 basically has “initial signal state → first signal state → first 2 signal states → 3rd signal state → 5th signal state → 7th signal state → 9th signal state → 11th signal state → 7th signal state → 9th signal state →... To do. More specifically, when the first AT lottery is won in the sub-board 20, the production state is shifted from the normal production state to the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state and a specific flag is set. In the AT state, Since the correct answer order is notified at the time of winning the hit order bell, it is possible to easily achieve the winning of the bell A, so that the game is started in the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state. Each time the bell A wins when the hitting bell is won, the signal state transitions in the order of “initial signal state → first signal state → second signal state → third signal state”, and the signal state is the third signal. Based on the transition to the state, the main board 10 starts outputting the first specific signal. When the specific flag is set on the sub-board 20, a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the replay 1 is executed by notifying the batting order 2 when the hitting replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won. Therefore, each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 2 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won along the winning assist production, the signal state is changed to “third signal state → In the order of “fifth signal state → seventh signal state”, based on the fact that the signal state has shifted to the seventh signal state, the output of the first specific signal is stopped in the main board 10 and the sub board 10 The specific flag is cleared. In the seventh signal state, when the game is performed once, the signal state shifts to the ninth signal state, and based on the fact that the signal state shifts to the ninth state, Starts to output.

  Then, when a new set of the first AT state or the first special AT state is started on the sub-board 20, the specific flag is set again, and the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to A1 along the winning assistance effects as described above. Each time the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the batting order 2 when B4 is won, the signal state shifts in the order of “the ninth signal state → the eleventh signal state → the seventh signal state” on the main board 10, Based on the transition of the state to the seventh signal state, the output of the second specific signal is stopped on the main board 10, and the signal state transitions to the ninth signal state by performing one game. Based on the transition of the state to the ninth signal state, the main board 10 starts outputting the second specific signal. In this way, when the output of the second specific signal is stopped after the output of the second specific signal is once stopped, if the output stop of the second specific signal and the output start are performed in the same game, the second specific signal However, in this embodiment, at least one game has elapsed between the output stop of the second specific signal and the start of output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the hall computer 410 or the data counter 420 cannot recognize the output stop of the second specific signal.

  In the sub-board 20, when the first AT state or the first special AT state is finished and the production state is shifted to the normal production state, the winning assistance effect is not executed in the normal production state, so that when the batting order bell is won, the bell A Since it is difficult to achieve the winning of the bell A, if the winning of the bell A is won twice in succession, the third signal state, the fifth signal state, the seventh signal state in the main board 10 will be missed. Based on the fact that the signal state finally transitions to the initial signal state and the signal state transitions to the initial signal state regardless of whether the signal state stays in the ninth signal state or the eleventh signal state. The output of the specific signal is stopped.

  According to the present embodiment described above, each time the sub AT 20 wins the first AT lottery, the main board 10 outputs the first specific signal, and the sub board 20 outputs the first AT state or the first AT. Each time a new set of the special AT state is started, the second specific signal can be output from the main board 10.

  In this way, if Bell A wins three consecutive times when winning the batting order bell, the output of the first specific signal is started, and after starting the output of the first specific signal, the winning of Bell A is won when the batting order bell is won. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed twice in succession in the batting order 2 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won until the two consecutive misses, the output of the second specific signal is started. In the past, when the winning of the batting order bell is missed twice, the output of all specific signals is stopped, and conventionally, when the batting order bell is won, A counter for counting (hereinafter referred to as a first small role counter), a counter for counting the number of times that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are continuously pressed in the batting order 2 when the hitting replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won (hereinafter referred to as a second counter) Replay counter) A counter (hereinafter referred to as a second small part counter) that counts the number of consecutively missed winnings of the bell A at the time of winning the batting order bell, and a pressing order different from the batting order 2 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won ( A plurality of counters such as a counter (hereinafter referred to as a second replay counter) that counts the number of times the stop buttons B1 to B3 are continuously pressed in the batting order 2, the batting order 3 to 6), and the number of games per game under a predetermined condition Since a special flag or the like for managing the passage of time has been prepared and these counters are operated to control the output start and output stop of the first specific signal and the second specific signal, The program related to the start and stop of output of specific signals was complicated. However, in the present embodiment, since the output start and output stop of each of the first specific signal and the second specific signal can be controlled based on a single information such as the signal state, the program of the main board 10 can be simplified. As a result, the program capacity of the main board 10 can be reduced. More specifically, conventionally, it is necessary to check the above four counters and special flags to determine whether or not to perform the output start and output stop processing for each of the first specific signal and the second specific signal. As a result, the program becomes complicated and it is difficult to reduce the program capacity. In this embodiment, whether or not to perform these processes is determined by simply checking the current signal state. Therefore, the program of the main board 10 can be simplified, and the program capacity of the main board 10 can be reduced. Conventionally, since the first small combination counter counts four from “0” to “3”, a 2-bit data area is required, and the second small combination counter is “0” times to A 2-bit data area is required to count three “2” times, and the first replay counter counts three from “0” to “2” times, so a 2-bit data area The second replay counter counts three from “0” to “2” times, so a 2-bit data area is necessary, and the special flag has two states, ON state and OFF state. Since it is only necessary to be able to set the state, a 1-bit data area is required, and a total of 9-bit data area is required for these four counters and special flags. As the state, initial signal state, Since it is only necessary to set 13 states from the 1st signal state to the 12th signal state, the area for storing the signal state is only 4 bits, so that the data area to be used can be reduced. become.

  In this embodiment, when the signal state is staying in the third signal state, the fifth signal state, the seventh signal state, the ninth signal state, or the eleventh signal state, Even if the winning is missed, the fourth signal state (when the third signal state stays), the sixth signal state (when the fifth signal state stays), the tenth signal state (when the seventh signal state or the ninth signal state stays), Transition to the twelfth signal state (during the eleventh signal state stay), and the signal state transition also occurs between these signal states. Even when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed and the winning of the bell A is missed, the output start and stop of the specific signal can be controlled on the main board 10 in conjunction with the operation of the sub board 20. It made. Specifically, in the AT state, for example, when the signal state stays in the third signal state, the signal state shifts to the fourth signal state due to missed the winning of the bell A when winning the batting order bell In this case, each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 2 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won in accordance with the winning assistance effect, the signal state changes to “the fourth signal state → the sixth signal state”. → 8th signal state ”and the output of the first specific signal is stopped in the main board 10 based on the fact that the signal state has changed to the 8th signal state, and the specific flag is set in the sub board 10. Cleared. In the eighth signal state, the signal state is shifted to the tenth signal state when one game is performed, and the second specific signal is generated in the main board 10 based on the signal state being shifted to the tenth state. Starts to output. Then, when a new set of the first AT state or the first special AT state is started on the sub-board 20, the specific flag is set again, and the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to A1 along the winning assistance effects as described above. Each time the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the batting order 2 when B4 is won, the signal state in the main board 10 changes in the order of “10th signal state → 12th signal state → 8th signal state” Based on the transition of the state to the eighth signal state, the output of the second specific signal is stopped on the main board 10 and the signal state transitions to the tenth signal state by performing one game. Based on the transition of the state to the tenth state, the main board 10 starts outputting the second specific signal. In the AT state, when the signal state is staying in the fourth signal state, the sixth signal state, the eighth signal state, the tenth signal state, or the twelfth signal state, it is used as a winning assist effect when the batting order bell is won. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pushed down and the bell A wins, the signal state is the third signal state (when the fourth signal state is staying), the fifth signal state (when the sixth signal state is staying), and the ninth signal state. Return to the eleventh signal state (when the twelfth signal state stays) (when the eighth signal state or the tenth signal state stays).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, even when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in an incorrect answer hit order due to an operation mistake of the stop button at the time of winning the hit order bell, the winning of the bell A is missed continuously. As long as the winning of Bell A is not missed, the main board 10 is prevented from stopping the output of the specific signal due to the transition of the signal state to the initial signal state, and the sub board 20 wins the first AT lottery. Each time the main board 10 outputs a first specific signal and the sub board 20 starts a new set of the first AT state or the first special AT state, the main board 10 causes the second specific signal to be output. Can be output.

3. Modification The method described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and even when an equivalent method that achieves the same effect as the method of the above embodiment is employed, it can be included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Various methods described later as the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined and used as a method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the specific flag is set when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won in the first special AT preparation state, the first special AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, or the fourth special AT state. Is set in the production flag storage means 196, the case where the batting order 2 is notified has been described as an example. However, in these production states, depending on the winning batting order replay when the specific flag is set. There may be a case where the specific batting order B is notified.

  In the above embodiment, in the first special AT preparation state or the second special AT state, the normal replay is performed when the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196 when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are selected. The case where the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning is selected and the first extra lottery is performed has been described as an example. However, the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the corresponding chance replay is selected. May be. In other words, if the specific flag is set when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won, a winning assist effect for informing batting order 2 is executed in order to cause the main board 20 to output the second specific signal. With regard to the first extra lottery, these winnings may be handled in the same manner as the chance replay winning.

  In the above embodiment, if the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196 in the first special AT state, the third AT state, or the fourth special AT state, one of the chance replays has been won. Based on the above, the case where the second extra lottery or the fourth AT lottery is performed has been described as an example, but the second extra lottery or the fourth AT lottery may be performed even when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won. Good. In other words, if the specific flag is set when winning order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won, a winning assist effect for informing batting order 2 is executed in order to cause the main board 20 to output the second specific signal. As for the second extra lottery and the fourth AT lottery, these winnings may be handled in the same manner as the chance replay winning.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the first special AT preparation state, the first special AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, or the fourth special AT state, it is specified when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won. If the flag is not set in the production flag storage unit 196, it is determined whether or not to notify the specific batting order B, and if it is not determined to notify the specific batting order B, the winning batting order replay is determined. In addition, the non-specific batting order may not be notified, or the winning assistance effect may not be executed. If it is not decided to notify the specific batting order B, the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the normal replay is selected for the first extra lottery in the first special AT preparation state or the second special AT state. However, the second extra lottery or the fourth AT lottery in the first special AT state, the third AT state, or the fourth special AT state may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, in the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, or the fourth AT state, the specific flag is not set in the effect flag storage unit 196 when the batting order replays A1 to A3 and B1 to B4 are won. In this case, whether or not to notify the specific batting order B may be determined, and when it is determined to notify the specific batting order B, the specific batting order B corresponding to the winning batting order replay may be notified. When it is decided to notify the specific batting order B, in the first AT preparation state or the second AT state, the first extra lottery table is selected by selecting the first extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the corresponding chance replay. In the first AT state or the fourth AT state, the second extra lottery table selected at the time of winning the corresponding chance replay is selected to perform the second extra lottery, and in the first AT state, the third AT lottery is also performed. May be.

  In the above embodiment, any one of the batting order replays D1 to D4 in the first AT state, the first special AT state, the second AT state, the second special AT state, the third AT state, the fourth AT state, or the fourth special AT state. A case where a predetermined execution lottery is performed when a win is won and a winning assistance effect for notifying a specific batting order according to the winning batting order replay is executed when the winning lottery is won has been described as an example, but batting order replay D1 At the time of winning D4, a winning assistance effect for notifying the specific batting order corresponding to the winning batting order replay may be executed. Further, in the 1st AT preparation state, the 1st special AT preparation state, or the 4th AT preparation state, when winning batting order replays D1 to D4 are won, a winning assistance effect for informing the specific batting order according to the winning batting order replay is executed, and the batting order When the replays D3 and D4 are won, a process of adding a given added value to the value of the second AT counter 198B may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the second announcement lottery is won but the result of the third AT lottery is lost, the specific notification effect ends, or the second AT state or the second special AT state returns to the first AT state. In the case where the specific flag is sometimes set in the effect flag storage means 196, the case where the specific flag is set based on the fact that the specific flag is once cleared has been described as an example. 20, a specific counter for counting the number of times that the specific flag has not been set is prepared, and at the end of the specific notification effect when the result of the third AT lottery is lost when the second extra lottery is won, or the second AT If the specific flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196 when the state or the second special AT state returns to the first AT state, When increment update is performed to add a constant value “1” corresponding to the number of times that the specific flag for one time is not set, and the specific flag is cleared, the value of the specific counter is larger than the initial value “0”. If the value is a value, the specific flag may be set again, and decrement update may be performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to the number of times that the specific flag for one time has not been set. Note that the present invention is not limited to such processing, and when the specific flag is cleared, if the value of the specific counter is “0” that is the initial value, the specific flag is cleared and the value of the specific counter is the initial value. When the value is larger than “0”, the specific flag is set and maintained, and the decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to the number of times that the specific flag for one time is not set from the specific counter. You may do it. In these examples, when the specific flag is set, or when the value of the specific counter is larger than the initial value “0”, the production state is changed to the normal production state. The set specific flag may be cleared, and the specific counter may be reset to the initial value “0”.

  In the above embodiment, the first AT preparation state, the first special AT preparation state, the second AT state, or the transition from the second special AT state to the first AT state, or from the first AT preparation state or the first special AT preparation state. At the time of transition to the first special AT state, when a specific notification effect when the result of the third AT lottery has been lost but the third AT lottery has been lost is completed, a predetermined number (for example, nine people) For example, a case where an effect is performed so that a character to be battled is selected by, for example, a game start operation on the start lever SL, but the winning character is stored in a predetermined storage area. Performs an effect to select a character to fight from among the characters that have not won, and wins all characters in the specific notification effect When was the, you may be given the privilege to the player. For example, a fixed value “1” corresponding to the right to shift to the fourth special AT state for one time is added to the value of the second stock counter 199B, and after the specific notification effect is finished, You may make it transfer to 4 special AT state. In addition, if the result of the 3rd AT lottery is lost but the result of the 3rd AT lottery is lost, after the specific notification effect is ended, the state shifts to the 4th AT preparation state, and the result of the 3rd AT lottery is the 2nd normal winning or the 2nd lottery result. In the case of 2 special winnings, after the specific notification effect is finished, the state is shifted to the second AT state (at the time of the second normal winning) or the second special AT state (at the time of the second special winning), and the second AT state or the second After the special AT state ends, the state shifts to the fourth AT preparation state, or after the specific notification effect ends, the state shifts to the fourth AT preparation state, and after the fourth special AT state ends, the second AT state (at the time of the second normal winning) Alternatively, the state is shifted to the second special AT state (at the time of the second special winning), or after the specific notification effect is finished, the second AT state (at the time of the second normal winning) or the second special AT state (at the time of the second special winning) 4th AT preparation letter instead of migration It may be allowed to migrate to. Further, based on the fact that the effect state has shifted from any AT state to the normal effect state, a predetermined storage area for storing the winning character may be reset to clear the memory of the winning character.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the big bonus (BB) is won alone has been described as an example. However, the winning may overlap with replays and small roles.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B01 1 bet button, B0M MAX bet button,
SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
10 main board, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
175 communication control means,
190M main memory, 191 internal lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means,
20 sub-boards, 180 production control means,
190S sub memory, 195 effect data storage means,
196 effect flag storage means, 197 effect lottery table storage means,
198A 1st AT counter, 198B 2nd AT counter,
198C 3rd AT counter, 198D 4th AT counter,
198E 5th AT counter, 198F 6th AT counter,
199A first stock counter, 199B second stock counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (5)

A gaming machine that includes a main board and a sub board, and is configured to allow only one-way communication from the main board to the sub board between the main board and the sub board,
The main board is
Gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states;
A plurality of lottery tables in which correspondence relationships between a plurality of types of roles and random numbers are set, and a random value acquired for each game is selected from the plurality of lottery tables according to the gaming state; An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not the plurality of types of winning combinations are successful by comparing with a lottery table ;
Reel control means for performing a control to rotate a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for each game, and to stop the rotating reel with a stop operation as a trigger;
Communication control means for performing control to output a specific signal to an external device,
The sub-board is
Including an effect control means for causing the effect device to execute an effect that assists in winning a winning combination when the effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states and the effect state is set to a special effect state;
The communication control means is
The signal state is transitioned between a plurality of types of signal states, and the signal state is transitioned each time a specific transition condition is satisfied, and when the specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, the signal state is transitioned to the specific signal state. Transition signal state,
The production control means
In the special effect state, the effect device is caused to execute a specific effect that suggests the mode of the stop operation that can establish the specific transition condition,
The communication control means is
A gaming machine, wherein the output of the specific signal is started based on the transition of the signal state to the specific signal state. In claim 1,
The communication control means is
Performs control specific fall condition Ru transitions the pre SL signal state at each time of establishment, the specific sliding condition is shifted to the signal state to transition to an initial signal state when satisfied a predetermined number of times,
The production control means
In the special effect state, the effect device is caused to execute a specific effect that suggests a mode of the stop operation that can avoid the establishment of the specific fall condition,
The communication control means is
A gaming machine, wherein the output of the specific signal is stopped based on the signal state shifting to the initial signal state. In claim 1 or 2,
The communication control means is
Wherein performs a first control that particular transition condition or the second specific shift condition Ru transitions the pre SL signal state whenever the establishment of a specific transition condition, as the specific signal with said first specific shift condition is satisfied the predetermined number of times The signal state is shifted so as to shift to the first specific signal state, and the second specific transition condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times after the signal state shifts to the first specific signal state. 2 transition the signal state to transition to a specific signal state,
The production control means
In the special effect state, the specific effect suggesting the mode of the stop operation capable of satisfying the first specific transition condition and the mode of the stop operation capable of establishing the second specific transition condition are suggested. Causing the production device to execute a specific production,
The communication control means is
Based on the transition of the signal state to the first specific signal state, the output of the first specific signal as the specific signal is started, and based on the transition of the signal state to the second specific signal state A game machine that starts outputting the second specific signal as the specific signal. In claim 3,
The communication control means is
A gaming machine, wherein after transitioning to the first specific signal state, transition is made to the second specific signal state even when a predetermined number of games have passed under a predetermined condition. In claim 3 or 4,
The communication control means is
After the transition to the first specific signal state, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is the lottery result that can satisfy the second specific transition condition, the stop that can satisfy the second specific transition condition The gaming machine is characterized in that the signal state is shifted even when the stop operation is performed in a mode different from the mode of operation.

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