JP5760231B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

To smoothly play a game while outputting a signal indicating an advantageous state and delaying the progress of the game, a first game state and a second game more advantageous than the first game state A game state setting means configured to be able to set a state, and starting output of a predetermined signal indicating the setting of the second game state based on the first or second operation condition being satisfied, Signal output means is provided for terminating the output of the predetermined signal based on an operation during the output of the predetermined signal. Further, when the first operation condition is followed, the game progress is delayed by a predetermined time, and when the second operation condition is followed, the game progress is delayed by a time shorter than the predetermined time, Alternatively, delay means that does not delay the progress of the game, and the second gaming state is suggested until the second gaming state is set and the predetermined signal is output once, and the second gaming state Is set, and after the predetermined signal is output once, an effect means for executing an effect suggesting the second operation condition is provided. [Selection] Figure 31

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a specified number of medals, rotates a plurality of reels by operating a start lever, and stops these reels by operating a stop button. It is comprised so that the profit according to a stop aspect may be provided.

  Some of these slot machines are configured so as to be able to grant a privilege that makes it easy to acquire profits, and there are those configured to be able to transmit information about a game including a signal indicating the grant of the privilege to an external display device outside (For example, Patent Document 1).

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  When an advantageous state is started in such a game machine, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the advantageous state has been reached by delaying the progress of the game in addition to the output of the signal. If this delay is executed after an advantageous state is started, there is a risk that smooth progress of the game may be hindered.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and in addition to outputting a signal indicating that the game is in an advantageous state, the game in the advantageous state can be smoothly advanced while delaying the progress of the game. An object is to provide a game table that can be used.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
A signal output means for outputting a signal to the outside;
Delay means for delaying the progress of the game;
And directing means for performing a game-related effect,
A gaming machine that provides a profit in accordance with the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels,
The gaming state setting means includes
In addition to the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, a third game that is set when transitioning from the first gaming state to the second gaming state It is configured to be able to set the state ,
The signal output means includes
Configured to output a predetermined signal indicating that the second gaming state has been set,
Starts the output of the predetermined signal based on any of the conditions of the first output start condition and the second output start condition is satisfied, the output end condition is satisfied until the predetermined To maintain the output of the signal,
The first output start condition is:
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying the first operation condition,
The second output start condition is:
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying a second operation condition different from the first operation condition,
The output termination condition is
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying the third operation condition ,
The delay means is
When the operation of the stop button over one or more game meets the first operating condition, delaying the progression of the game for a predetermined time,
When the operation of the stop button over one or more game meets the second operating conditions, the short time only delaying the progression of the game than a predetermined time, or one that does not delay the progress of a game Yes,
The production means is
The first operation suggestion effect capable of specifying the first operation condition and the second operation suggestion effect capable of specifying the second operation condition are configured to be executable,
When the second game state is set, an effect that can specify an operation condition different from the third operation condition is executed,
When the third game state is set, when to start the output of the previous SL predetermined signal, without performing the second operation suggested effect, perform the first operation suggested effect ,
If the output of the predetermined signal is stopped at said second gaming state, when to start the output of the predetermined signal again, without performing the first operation indicated effect, the second The operation suggesting effect is executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in addition to the output of the signal which shows that it is an advantageous state, the game stand which can advance the game in an advantageous state smoothly, delaying progress of a game can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of switching control execution processing (step S1105) in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of freeze execution processing (step S1107) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game state control process (step S121) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main state transition process A (step S1403) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main state transition process B (step S1407) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main state transition process C (step S1411) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main state transition process D (step S1413) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 20 (step S3003). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the normal state separate process (step S3113) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the preparation state A separate process (step S3107) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the preparation state B separate process (step S3111) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the preparation state A and B common process (step S3301 and step S3401) shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT game state separate processing (step S3103) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the game state update command reception shown in FIG. 20 (step S3007). (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main state. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 1-2 and the re-game player 1-3. It is a figure which shows the re-output of AT signal, and the presence or absence of freeze. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the alerting | reporting for AT signal re-output in case an AT gaming state continues in multiple times.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

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

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

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main controller 300 described below corresponds to an example of the signal output means, lottery means, delay means, and reel control means of the present invention. The first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of a game state setting unit and a period management unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination and a general combination (replay combinations 1 to 3 and small combinations 1 to 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

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

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

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

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

  The re-gamer (re-gamer 1 to 3) is a winning player (operating player) who can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. I will not. As for the corresponding symbol combinations, the replaying role 1 is “replay-replay-replay”, the replaying role 2 is “seven 1-seven 1-seven 1”, and the replaying role 3 is “seven 2- "Seven 2-Seven 2".

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

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

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

  The slot machine 100 is roughly classified into three game states, a low replay probability state (RT0), a replay high probability state (RT1), and a special game state (RT2). These game states are determined by the main controller 300. Is controlled by. FIG. 6 shows these three gaming states. FIG. 6 shows the transition conditions for each gaming state. When the transition condition described on each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

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

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

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

  In the replay low probability state, there are a special combination, a replay combination 1 and a small combination 1 to 3 in the winning combination to be won internally. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  When the small combination 3 is won internally, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is displayed according to the operation order of the player. That is, when a stop operation is performed according to a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the small combination 3 is displayed on the winning line. In the present embodiment, the middle first stop and the right first stop are performed for a combination of stop operations (for example, six of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left). One is the correct answer operation order, and these probabilities are equal. This correct operation order may be set by lottery. For example, after identifying the small combination 3 corresponding to each correct operation sequence in combination with other combinations, the lottery probability of the combination of these combinations is set. Thus, the probability of the correct operation order may be set (for example, to be equal). In addition, the probability of the correct operation order may be biased as in this embodiment, or may be set to be equal to the combination of the above stop operations.

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

<Replay high probability state (RT1)>
The replay high probability state (RT1) is a state where the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON (special combination internal winning state). In the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the replay high probability state includes replaying role 1, replaying role 1-2, replaying role 1-3, and small roles 1 to 3. If these roles are elected internally, they will be displayed in preference to the special roles and will not win the special roles. On the other hand, when the above winning combination is not won (1/65536), the game is lost, and in this case, the player can stop the operation at a predetermined timing to display the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. it can.

  Here, the re-game combination 1-2 is a combination of internal winning in the re-play game combination 1 and the re-play game combination 2. When the re-gamer 1-2 is won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to either the re-gamer 1 or the re-gamer 2 is displayed according to the player's operation order. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation condition, the re-game player 2 is displayed on the winning line, and in other cases, the re-game player 1 is displayed on the winning line. . This operation condition is satisfied when the right first stop is made and the operation timing is met.

  In addition, the re-playing role 1-3 is a role that is won internally by overlapping the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 3. When the re-gamer 1-3 is won internally, a symbol combination corresponding to either the re-gamer 1 or the re-gamer 3 is displayed according to the player's operation order. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation condition, the replaying player 3 is displayed on the winning line, and otherwise, the replaying player 1 is displayed on the winning line. . This operation condition is satisfied when the right first stop is made and the operation timing is met.

  FIG. 6 also shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to a special combination is displayed in the re-gaming high probability state (RT1), the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT2) described later.

<Special gaming state (RT2)>
The special game state (RT2) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, the winning combination for winning internally is only the small combination 3. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In this special gaming state, when the small winning combination 3 is won internally, the small winning combination 3 is displayed on the effective winning line regardless of the stop operation order. That is, since the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3 are aligned on any of the winning lines L2 and L3 shown in FIG. 2, two medals are paid out.

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

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

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls three gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, there may be a case where a stop operation effect for informing information related to an internal winning combination is started. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state.

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

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is set to ON, an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed in the first sub-control unit main process. The This AT flag is set to ON according to the AT number provided in the RAM 408 (sometimes referred to as the remaining AT number). Here, the AT number indicates the number of games in which the AT flag is turned on. In the present embodiment, when the AT flag is off, if the AT count is 1 or more, the AT flag is set on by subtracting 1 from the AT count. When the AT number is 0, the AT flag is turned off. The number of ATs is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 and is added according to a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, the AT number may be added through preparation states A and B described later. Also, this AT number is subtracted by 1 for each game. When the number of ATs becomes 0, the AT flag set to ON is set to OFF.

  Note that the AT game state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific game state is entered) regardless of the number of ATs. Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of ATs according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT2) described above.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, preparation for transmitting a start lever reception command is made, and the process proceeds to step S105. Note that the start lever reception command includes information indicating the main state. Here, the main state is information used for the main control unit 300 to estimate the state of the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, there is a case where an effect of notifying the player of the operation condition is executed (AT game state). In this AT gaming state, there is a high possibility that the above operating conditions are satisfied, and it can be estimated from the operation content that the gaming state is AT gaming. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 estimates whether or not the AT gaming state is based on the operation content. Specifically, one of main states A to D is set according to the estimated state of the AT gaming state by the main control unit 300, and the output of a signal indicating the AT gaming state is controlled according to the main state. Is configured to do.

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

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

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

  In step S111, reel stop data selection processing is executed. Specifically, reel stop data stored in the ROM 306 is selected based on the internal lottery result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the details of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG.

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

  In step 1003, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1 has been internally won in step S1001. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1005. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step 1005, the operation order for main state transition is set by lottery. When the operation is performed in the operation order set here, the main state changes. Note that the operation order candidates for the main state transition may be all operation orders, but in the present embodiment, the operation order is constituted by the right reel first stop, and each is set with an equal probability. It is comprised so that.

  In step 1007, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 1-2 has been internally won in step S1001. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1009, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step 1009, the operation order for executing the switching control is set by lottery. When the operation is performed in the operation order set here, the switching control described later is executed. In the present embodiment, either right middle left or right middle left is set as the operation order for executing the switching control. At that time, the respective set probabilities are equal.

  In step S <b> 1011, preparation is made for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. If there is an operation order set in step S1005 or step S1009, the command includes information indicating the operation order. Thereafter, the winning combination internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, details of the reel rotation start process (step S113) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval timer is zero. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if not, step S1101 is executed again. Note that the game interval timer is a timer provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is counted down by the timer update process described above (step S209 in FIG. 9). In this embodiment, the value is initialized immediately before the start of reel rotation so that the value of the game interval timer becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous reel rotation (FIG. 8). Step S1103). This guarantees the minimum required time between games and suppresses gambling.

  In step S1103, the above-described game interval timer value is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, a switching control execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1107. Details of this switching control execution processing will be described later with reference to FIG. This process may be executed before the determination process in step S1101.

  In step S1107, a freeze execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1109. Details of this freeze execution processing will be described later with reference to FIG. This process may be executed before the determination process in step S1101.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the AT signal output flag is ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1111. Note that the AT signal output flag is a flag used when controlling the output of an AT signal indicating the AT gaming state.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the main state is the main state D. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1113, the AT signal output flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1115, it is determined whether or not the main state is the main state A. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1117; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1117, the AT signal output flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1119, the reels 110 to 112 are accelerated, and the reel rotation start process ends.

  Next, details of the switching control execution process (step S1105) in the reel rotation start process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the switching control execution process (step S1105) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the switching control flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1203. Otherwise, the switching control process is terminated.

  In step S1203, preparation for transmission of the switching control execution command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, switching control is executed. Specifically, a control for switching the reel stop mode is executed so that the re-playing combination 3 (Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2) is in a straight stop mode. It should be noted that either the valid line or the invalid line may be aligned.

  In step S1207, the switching control flag is set to OFF, and the switching control execution process ends.

  Next, details of the freeze execution process (step S1107) in the reel rotation start process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the freeze execution process (step S1107) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1301, it is determined whether or not the freeze flag stored in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the freeze execution process is terminated.

  In step S1303, the freeze time is set, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, preparation for transmitting the freeze execution command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, it is determined whether the freeze time has elapsed. Specifically, the freeze time set in step S1303 is counted down by the timer update process (step S209 in FIG. 9), and it is determined whether or not this value becomes zero. If this condition is satisfied, the freeze execution process is terminated; otherwise, step S1307 is repeated. As a result, the game apparatus is configured to enter a standby state for the freeze time set in step S1303 and not allow the game to proceed (freeze is executed).

  Next, the game state control process (step S121) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the gaming state control process (step S121) shown in FIG.

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

  In step S1403, the main state transition process A is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1415. Details of the main state transition process A will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1407, the main state transition process B is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1415. Details of the main state transition process B will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1409, it is determined whether or not the main state is the main state C. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1413.

  In step S1411, main state transition processing C is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1415. Details of the main state transition process C will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1413, the main state transition process D is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1415. Details of the main state transition process D will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1415, based on the establishment of the conditions shown in FIG. 6, a process for shifting the gaming state is executed, and the gaming state control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the main state transition process A (step S1403) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main state transition process A (step S1403) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1501, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1503. Otherwise, the main state transition process A is terminated.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches the set operation order (step S1005 in FIG. 10). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1505. If not, the main state transition process A ends.

  In step S1505, the main state is set to the main state B, and the main state transition process A is terminated.

  Next, details of the main state transition process B (step S1407) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main state transition process B (step S1407) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1601, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1603; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches the set operation order (step S1005 in FIG. 10). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the main state transition process B is terminated.

  In step S1605, the main state is set to the main state C, and the main state transition process B ends.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609; otherwise, the main state transition process B is terminated.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 has been missed (no small combination 3 winning). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1611. Otherwise, the main state transition process B is terminated.

  In step S1611, the main state is set to the main state A, and the main state transition process B is terminated.

  Next, details of the main state transition process C (step S1411) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main state transition process C (step S1411) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1701, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-2 has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches the operation order for executing the switching control (step S1009 in FIG. 10). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1705; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1705, the switching control flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1707. When the operation is performed according to the set operation order (step S1009 in FIG. 10), either the re-game player 1 or the re-game player 2 is won depending on the timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, regardless of the stop mode, the switching control flag is set to ON based on the main state, the internal winning result, and the operation order. In this step S1705, the re-game player 1-2 is internally won in the main state C, and the switching control flag is set to ON because the set operation order matches the actual operation order. It should be noted that the condition for setting the switching control flag to ON may include a stop mode (for example, winning the re-gamer 1), or may exclude the condition relating to the main state, and is satisfied at least according to the internal winning result and the operation sequence. As long as the conditions are met.

  In step S1707, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is a stop operation on the right reel 112. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1709; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S1709, the freeze flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S1711.

  In step S1711, the main state is set to the main state D, and the main state transition process C is terminated. Since the main state is set to the main state D, an AT signal is output in the next game (step S1113 in FIG. 11).

  In step S1713, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is a stop operation for the middle reel 111. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1711. Otherwise, the main state transition process C is terminated.

  In step S1715, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-3 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1717, it is determined whether the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1719; otherwise, the main state transition process C is terminated.

  In step S1719, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 was not won (lost). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1721, and if not, the main state transition process C is terminated.

  In step S1721, the main state is set to the main state A, and the main state transition process C ends.

  Next, details of the main state transition process D (step S1413) in the gaming state control process of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main state transition process D (step S1413) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1801, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1803. Otherwise, the main state transition process D is terminated.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 has not been won (lost). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1805; otherwise, the main state transition process D is terminated.

  In step S1805, the main state is set to the main state C, and the main state transition process D ends. In the present embodiment, the main state does not transition to the main state A in which the AT signal is stopped in the next game (step S1117 in FIG. 11) by only one operation mistake (missing the small role 3) in the main state D. However, the AT signal may be stopped by a single operation mistake.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 19A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3001, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3003, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether a gaming state update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, a game state update command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3009, processing when a command other than the internal winning command and the gaming state update command is received is executed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state (AT flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3103, AT gaming state individual processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether the preparation state A is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109. The preparation state A and the preparation state B will be described later.

  In step S3107, the preparation state A individual process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3109, it is determined whether the preparation state B is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3111, the preparation state B individual process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3113, normal state individual processing is executed. Thereafter, the internal winning command reception process is terminated. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the normal state individual processing (step S3113) in the internal winning command reception processing of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state individual processing (step S3113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the normal state individual process is terminated.

  In step S3203, a lottery for setting the preparation states A and B is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S3203 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207. Otherwise, the normal state individual process is terminated.

  In step S3207, the preparation state won in step S3203 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3209. In this embodiment, there are a preparation state A and a preparation state B, but other states may be sandwiched, for example, as a precursor state (a pre-stage where an advantageous state is achieved).

  In step S3209, it is determined whether the preparation state B is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3211. Otherwise, the normal state individual process is terminated.

  In step S3211, a lottery for setting the switching control instruction flag is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S3213. The switching control instruction flag is a flag indicating whether or not to notify the operation order for setting the switching control execution flag of the main control unit 300 to ON.

  In step S3213, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S3211 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3215; otherwise, the normal state individual process is terminated.

  In step S3215, the switching control instruction flag is set to ON, and this normal state individual processing is terminated.

  Next, details of the preparation state A individual process (step S3107) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the preparation state A individual processing (step S3107) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, the preparation state A and B common processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3305. Details of the common processes of the preparation states A and B will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3305, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-2 has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3313.

  In step S3307, it is determined whether the main state C is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3309; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S3309, effect data indicating an operation order different from that for the right first stop and switching control execution is set, and the process proceeds to step S3311. By following the operation sequence indicated by the effect data, the main state D is set, the switching control is not executed, and the freeze is further executed.

  In step S3311, effect data indicating the operation timing for the re-gamer 2 winning is set, and the preparation state A individual process is terminated.

  In step S3313, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-3 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3315; otherwise, the preparation state A individual process ends.

  In step S3315, effect data indicating the operation order of the first left stop is set, and the preparation state A individual process is terminated. When the operation sequence indicated by the effect data is followed, the main state is maintained as it is, and switching control and freeze are not executed.

  Next, details of the preparation state B individual process (step S3111) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the preparation state B individual processing (step S3111) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3401, the preparation state A and B common processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3405. Details of the common processes of the preparation states A and B will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3405, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-2 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3407, it is determined whether the main state C is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3425.

  In step S3409, it is determined whether the switching control instruction flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3425.

  In step S3411, effect data indicating the operation order for executing the switching control is set, and the process proceeds to step S3413. By following the operation sequence indicated by the effect data, the main state D is set, the switching control is executed, and the freeze is further executed.

  In step S3413, effect data indicating the operation timing for the re-gamer 2 winning is set, and the preparation state B individual process is terminated.

  In step S3415, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-3 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3417; otherwise, the preparation state B individual process is terminated.

  In step S3417, it is determined whether the main state C is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3419; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3425.

  In step S3419, it is determined whether the switching control instruction flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3425; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3421.

  In step S3421, effect data indicating the operation order for the re-gamer 3 winning is set, and the process proceeds to step S3423. By following the operation sequence indicated by the effect data, the main state D is set and the freeze is executed. In this case, the switching control is not executed.

  In step S3423, effect data indicating the operation timing for re-playing combination 3 winning is set, and the preparation state B individual process is terminated.

  In step S3425, effect data indicating the operation order of the first left stop is set, and this preparation state B individual process is terminated. When the operation sequence indicated by the effect data is followed, the main state is maintained as it is, and switching control and freeze are not executed.

  Next, details of the preparation states A and B common processing (steps S3301 and S3401) in the preparation state A individual processing in FIG. 23 and the preparation state B individual processing in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the preparation states A and B common processing (steps S3301 and S3401) shown in FIGS.

  First, in the first step S3501, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3503. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3505.

  In step S3503, effect data indicating the operation order for the small role 3 winning is set, and the preparation state A and B common processing is ended. As a result, even in the preparation states A and B, similarly to the AT gaming state, it becomes easy to win the small role 3 even in the preparation state, which is advantageous to the player.

  In step S3505, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3507. If not, the preparation state A and B common processing is terminated.

  In step S3507, it is determined whether the main state is the main state A or the main state B. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3509. If not, the preparation state A and B common processing is terminated. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which nothing is executed when the main state is neither the main state A nor the main state B. Instead, an operation order different from the operation order for main state transition is adopted. You may employ | adopt the structure which sets the production data which shows.

  In step S3509, effect data indicating the operation order for the main state transition is set, and the preparation state A and B common processing ends. In addition, it is configured so that the main control unit 300 sets the operation sequence for main state transition related to the replaying player 1 only in the main state A or the main state B, and indicates any of the operation sequences that can be set. Production data may be set.

  Next, details of the AT gaming state individual process (step S3103) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT gaming state individual processing (step S3103) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3601, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3605.

  In step S3603, effect data indicating the operation order for the small role 3 winning is set, and this AT gaming state individual processing is ended.

  In step S3605, it is determined whether the remaining number of ATs is greater than 10. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3607; otherwise, the AT gaming state individual process is terminated. Although details will be described later, this determination process is configured so that when the remaining number of ATs becomes 10 games or less, the main state is changed, that is, the production data indicating the operation order in which the main state D is set is not set. Has been. Here, instead of setting the effect data indicating the operation order in which the main state D is set, effect data indicating the operation order in which the main state does not change may be set.

  In step S3607, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3609; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3613.

  In step S3609, it is determined whether the main state is the main state A or the main state B. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3611. Otherwise, this AT gaming state individual process is terminated. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which nothing is executed when the main state is neither the main state A nor the main state B. Instead, an operation order different from the operation order for main state transition is adopted. You may employ | adopt the structure which sets the production data which shows.

  In step S3611, effect data indicating the operation order for main state transition is set, and the process proceeds to step S3621. In addition, it is configured so that the main control unit 300 sets the operation sequence for main state transition related to the replaying player 1 only in the main state A or the main state B, and indicates any of the operation sequences that can be set. Production data may be set.

  In step S3613, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 1-2 or the re-gamer 1-3 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3615. Otherwise, this AT gaming state individual process is terminated.

  In step S3615, it is determined whether the main state C is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3617; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3619.

  In step S3617, effect data indicating the operation order of the middle first stop is set, and the process proceeds to step S3621. By following the operation sequence indicated by the effect data, the main state D is set and the freeze is not executed. Also, in this case, no prize is awarded to the re-game 2 or the re-game 3.

  In step S3619, effect data indicating the operation order of the first left stop is set, and the process proceeds to step S3621. By following the operation sequence indicated by the effect data, the re-game player 2 or the re-game player 3 is not won.

  In step S3621, other AT gaming state individual processing is executed. For example, the AT number addition processing when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won is executed. Thereafter, the AT gaming state individual processing is terminated.

  Next, the details of the game state update command reception process (step S3007) in the effect control process of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state update command reception process (step S3007) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3701, it is determined whether the preparation state A or the preparation state B is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3703; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3715.

  In step S3703, it is determined whether or not there has been an error in the operation order (when the notified operation order is not followed). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3705.

  In step S3705, it is determined whether the main state D is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3723.

  In step S3707, it is determined whether the preparation state B is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3709; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3711.

  In step S3709, 100 is set as the remaining AT count, and the flow proceeds to step S3713.

  In step S3711, 50 is set as the remaining AT count, and the flow proceeds to step S3713.

  In step S3713, the AT gaming state (AT flag is on) is set, and the process proceeds to step S3723.

  In step S3715, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state (AT flag is on). When this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3717, and when this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3723.

  In step S3717, the remaining AT count is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S3719.

  In step S3719, it is determined whether or not the remaining AT count is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3721; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3723.

  In step S3721, the normal state (AT flag is off) is set, and the flow proceeds to step S3723.

  In step S3723, a penalty setting process is executed, and the gaming state update command reception process is terminated. Specifically, a penalty is set when the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed in the normal state (not in the preparation states A and B and the AT flag is off). In this embodiment, a state that is disadvantageous for the player, such as not performing the setting lottery for the preparation states A and B, the result of the lottery being disadvantageous, or the timing for setting the preparation states A and B being delayed. This is called a penalty. It may be added to the penalty setting condition that the small combination 3 is won internally.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 28D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 28A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 28A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Operation example>
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 based on the above description. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating transition of the main state. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an operation of the re-game player 1-2 and the re-game player 1-3 when winning internally. In FIG. 30, the operation order indicates an operation order for executing the switching control.

<Main game state of the main control unit>
In the main control unit 300, when the first left stop is performed in the replay low probability state (RT0), the main control unit 300 shifts to the replay high probability state (RT1) by internally winning a special role. In addition, when a special role is won and the game state shifts to the special game state (RT2), the replay low probability state (RT0) is restored.

  Specifically, the probability that the special combination is won in the replay low probability state (RT0) is 16384 / 65536≈25%, and it is configured to easily shift to the replay high probability state (RT1). . On the other hand, in order to shift from the re-gaming high probability state (RT1) to the special gaming state (RT2), the player loses at a probability of 1/65536 (0.0015%) and performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing. It is necessary to display the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. When the special game state (RT2) is reached, the transition condition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is satisfied when the game is digested 16 times (two payouts are 16 times). For these reasons, in this embodiment, the replay high probability state (RT1) is mainly set. Hereinafter, the description will be continued assuming that the replay high probability state (RT1) is set unless otherwise specified.

<Main state transition>
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a total of three game states: a replay low probability state (RT0), a replay high probability state (RT1), and a special game state (RT2). On the other hand, apart from these gaming states, four main states (main state A to main state D) are provided. This main state is information used when outputting the AT signal. Hereinafter, the transition of the main information will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the transition from the main state A to the main state B and from the main state B to the main state C will be described. The main state A is set in the initial setting (step S101 in FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 29, in the transition from the main state A to the main state B and from the main state B to the main state C, the operation order for the main state transition at the time of re-game player 1 internal winning matches the actual operation order. It is executed when Specifically, when the re-game player 1 is internally elected, the operation order for main state transition is set (step S1005 in FIG. 10), and when this operation order matches the actual operation order, the main state Shifts (step S1505 in FIG. 15, step S1605 in FIG. 16).

  Next, the transition from the main state C to the main state D will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the transition from the main state C to the main state D is that the first stop operation when the regame player 1-2 or the regame player 1-3 is internally won is the middle first stop or right It is executed when it is the first stop (step S1711 in FIG. 17).

  Subsequently, the transition from the main state B or the main state C to the main state A and from the main state D to the main state C will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the transition to the main state is executed when the small role 3 is missed (when the small role 3 is not won in the small role 3 when winning in the small role 3) (step S1611, FIG. 16). 17 step S1721, FIG. 18 step S1805).

<Operation from normal state to preparation state A and B>
In the present embodiment, any of the preparation states A and B is set by internally winning the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 and winning the preparation states A and B (steps S3201 to S3207 in FIG. 22). ), No penalty is set. When the preparation state B is set, the switching control instruction flag setting lottery is further executed, and the operation until the AT gaming state is changed according to the lottery result.

<Operation from Preparation A to AT Game State>
When the preparation state A is set, the individual preparation state A process is executed (step S3107 in FIG. 21, FIG. 23). In this process, when the small combination 3 is won internally, the operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified (step S3301 in FIG. 23, step S3503 in FIG. 25). As long as the stop operation is performed according to this notification, the transition to the main state A is not performed (the condition shown in (3) of FIG. 29 is not satisfied).

  When the main state A or the main state B is set and the re-game player 1 is internally won, the operation order for main state transition is notified (step S3301 in FIG. 23, step in FIG. 25). S3509). By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state A to the main state B or from the main state B to the main state C is performed (the condition shown by (1) in FIG. 29 is established).

  Further, when the main state C is set and the re-game player 1-2 is internally won, the operation sequence is the first stop to the right, and the operation sequence different from that for switching control execution is notified. (Step S3309 in FIG. 23). By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state C to the main state D is performed (the condition shown by (2) in FIG. 29 is established). In addition, if it is a stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the re-game player 2 can be stopped, the re-game player 2 is won, and if it is a stop operation at other timings, the re-game player 1 is won. . Regardless of the winning combination, since the operation order is the first stop on the right, the freeze flag is set to ON and the freeze is executed at the start of the next game (steps S1709 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 17). These operations correspond to the operations in the second and third rows in the range in which the re-game player 1-2 in FIG. The above-described freeze execution timing is an example. For example, when the main state C is set, the freeze may be executed in a game in which the freeze flag is set to ON.

  When the main state D is set, 50 is added to the number of ATs in the game state update command reception process, and the AT gaming state is set (steps S3711 and S3713 in FIG. 27). Further, the AT signal output flag is set to ON at the start of the next game, and the AT signal is output to the external display device 652 via the information output circuit 334.

  In addition, when the re-game player 1-3 is won internally, the operation order of the first left stop is notified (step S3315 in FIG. 23). When the stop operation is performed in accordance with this notification, the re-game player 1 is won and the transition to the main state is not executed (the condition indicated by (2) in FIG. 29 is not satisfied). Also, switching control and freeze are not executed (Yes in step S1715 in FIG. 17, No in step S1707, No in step S1713).

  In order to maintain the state of the preparation state A without shifting to the AT gaming state, it may be possible not to follow the notified operation sequence. For this reason, in the present embodiment, 50 is added to the number of ATs to shift to the AT gaming state even when the operation order notified in the state where the main state D is not set is not followed. Step S3703 in FIG. In this case, the AT signal output flag is not set to ON at the start of the next game. Thereafter, the operation order for shifting to the main state D after entering the AT gaming state is notified. Although details will be described later, when the AT game state is entered and then the main state D is entered, the AT signal is output but the freeze is not executed.

<Operation from the preparation state B to the AT gaming state (when the switching control flag is on)>
Next, the operation when the preparation state B is set and the switching control instruction flag is set to ON will be described. When the preparation state B is set, the preparation state B individual process is executed (step S3111 in FIG. 21, FIG. 24). In this process, when the small combination 3 is won internally, the operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified (step S3401 in FIG. 24, step S3503 in FIG. 25). As long as the stop operation is performed according to this notification, the transition to the main state A is not performed (the condition shown in (3) of FIG. 29 is not satisfied).

  Further, when the main state A or the main state B is set and the re-gamer 1 is internally won, the operation sequence for main state transition is notified (step S3401 in FIG. 24, step in FIG. 25). S3509). By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state A to the main state B or from the main state B to the main state C is performed (the condition shown by (1) in FIG. 29 is established).

  Further, when the main state C is set and the re-gamer 1-2 is internally elected, the operation order for executing the switching control (right middle left or right left middle) is notified (step S1009 in FIG. 10, Step S3411 in FIG. 24). By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state C to the main state D is performed (the condition shown by (2) in FIG. 29 is established). In addition, if it is a stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the re-game player 2 can be stopped, the re-game player 2 is won, and if it is a stop operation at other timings, the re-game player 1 is won. . Further, in the main control unit 300, the switching control flag is set to ON by operating according to the operation sequence for executing the switching control, and the switching control is executed at the start of the next game (step S1705 in FIG. 17, FIG. 12). . When the notified stop operation is followed, the re-game player 3 is stopped from the state in which the re-game player 2 is stopped by the switching control. Furthermore, since the operation order for executing the switching control is the first stop at the right, the freeze flag is set to ON and the freeze is executed at the start of the next game (steps S1709 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 17). Note that these operations correspond to the operations on the fourth and fifth lines in the range in which the re-game player 1-2 of FIG. The above-described freeze execution timing is an example. For example, when the main state C is set, the freeze may be executed in a game in which the freeze flag is set to ON.

  Thereafter, in the processing at the time of accepting the gaming state update command, 100 is added to the number of ATs due to the setting of the main state D, and the AT gaming state is set (AT flag on) (steps S3709 and S3713 in FIG. 27). Further, the AT signal output flag is set to ON at the start of the next game, and the AT signal is output to the external display device 652 via the information output circuit 334.

  In addition, when the main state C is set and the re-game player 1-3 is internally won, the operation order of the first left stop is notified (step S3425 in FIG. 24). When the stop operation is performed in accordance with this notification, the re-game player 1 is won and the transition to the main state is not executed (the condition indicated by (2) in FIG. 29 is not satisfied). Also, the main control unit 300 does not execute switching control or freeze (Yes in step S1715 in FIG. 17, No in step S1707, No in step S1713).

  In order to maintain the state of the preparation state B without shifting to the AT gaming state, it may be possible not to follow the notified operation sequence. For this reason, in this embodiment, even when the operation order notified in the state where the main state D is not set is not followed, 100 is added to the number of ATs to shift to the AT gaming state ( Step S3703 in FIG. In this case, the AT signal output flag is not set to ON at the start of the next game. Thereafter, the operation order for shifting to the main state D after entering the AT gaming state is notified. Although details will be described later, when the AT game state is entered and then the main state D is entered, the AT signal is output but the freeze is not executed.

<Operation from the preparation state B to the AT gaming state (when the switching control flag is off)>
Next, the operation when the preparation state B is set and the switching control instruction flag is set to OFF will be described. When the preparation state B is set, the preparation state B individual process is executed (step S3111 in FIG. 21, FIG. 24). In this process, when the small combination 3 is won internally, the operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified (step S3401 in FIG. 24, step S3503 in FIG. 25). As long as the stop operation is performed according to this notification, the transition to the main state A is not performed (the condition shown in (3) of FIG. 29 is not satisfied).

  Further, when the main state A or the main state B is set and the re-gamer 1 is internally won, the operation sequence for main state transition is notified (step S3401 in FIG. 24, step in FIG. 25). S3509). By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state A to the main state B or from the main state B to the main state C is performed (the condition shown by (1) in FIG. 29 is established).

  Furthermore, when the main state C is set and the re-gamer 1-3 is internally elected, the re-gamer 3 winning operation sequence (first right stop) is notified (step S3421 in FIG. 24). . By performing the stop operation in accordance with this notification, the transition from the main state C to the main state D is performed (the condition shown by (2) in FIG. 29 is established). In addition, if it is a stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the re-gamer 3 can be stopped, the re-gamer 3 is won, and if it is a stop operation at other timings, the re-gamer 1 is won. . Further, in the main control unit 300, the freeze flag is set to ON by operating according to the operation sequence of the right first stop, and the freeze is executed at the start of the next game (steps S1709 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 17). These operations correspond to the operations in the second and third rows in the range in which the re-game player 1-3 in FIG. The above-described freeze execution timing is an example. For example, when the main state C is set, the freeze may be executed in a game in which the freeze flag is set to ON.

  Thereafter, in the processing at the time of accepting the gaming state update command, 100 is added to the AT count by setting the main state D, and the AT gaming state is set (steps S3709 and S3713 in FIG. 27). Further, the AT signal output flag is set to ON at the start of the next game, and the AT signal is output to the external display device 652 via the information output circuit 334.

  When the main state C is set and the re-gamer 1-2 is internally elected, the operation order for the first left stop is notified (step S3425 in FIG. 24). When the stop operation is performed in accordance with this notification, the re-game player 1 is won and the transition to the main state is not executed (the condition indicated by (2) in FIG. 29 is not satisfied). Also, the main control unit 300 does not execute switching control or freeze (No in step S1703, No in step S1707, No in step S1713).

  In order to maintain the state of the preparation state B without shifting to the AT gaming state, it may be possible not to follow the notified operation sequence. For this reason, in this embodiment, even when the operation order notified in the state where the main state D is not set is not followed, 100 is added to the number of ATs to shift to the AT gaming state ( Step S3703 in FIG. In this case, the AT signal output flag is not set to ON at the start of the next game. Thereafter, the operation order for shifting to the main state D after entering the AT gaming state is notified. Although details will be described later, when the AT game state is entered and then the main state D is entered, the AT signal is output but the freeze is not executed.

<Operation from AT game state to normal state>
In the AT gaming state, AT gaming state individual processing is executed (step S3103 in FIG. 21, FIG. 26). In this AT gaming state individual process, in this process, when the small combination 3 is won internally, the operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified (step S3603 in FIG. 26). As long as the stop operation is performed according to this notification, the transition to the main state A is not performed and the main state D is maintained (the condition shown in (3) of FIG. 29 is not satisfied).

  For example, when the stop operation notified due to an operation mistake or the like is not followed, the main state D is changed to the main state C, and the main state C is further changed to the main state A. In this case, the stop operation is notified so that the main state D is set again only when the remaining AT count is 10 or more. Specifically, when the main state A or the main state B is set, the operation order for main state transition is notified when the re-game player 1 is internally won (step S3611 in FIG. 26). Further, when the main state C is set, when the re-gamer 1-2 or the re-gamer 1-3 is internally won, the operation order of the middle first stop is notified (step of FIG. 26). S3617). By performing a stop operation in accordance with these notifications, the transition to the main state D is performed (the conditions indicated by (1) and (2) in FIG. 29 are satisfied). In this case, the winning combination is the replaying combination 1. Further, the switching control and the freeze are not executed (No in step S1703, Yes in step S1715, No in step S1707, Yes in step S1713). These operations are shown in the first row of the range showing the operation at the time of internal winning in the re-game player 1-2 in FIG. 30 and the range showing the operation at the time of internal winning in the re-game player 1-3. Corresponds to the first line.

  When a predetermined number of games have been consumed after entering the AT gaming state, the normal state is restored (step S3721 in FIG. 27). Since a penalty is set in the normal state, the first left stop is performed to avoid this. In addition, the operation order is not notified when the small role 3 is won internally. For this reason, the small combination 3 is easily missed, and the game moves to the main state A as the game progresses. When the main state A is set, the AT signal output flag is set to OFF at the start of the next game, and the AT signal output to the external display device 652 is stopped.

<Re-output of AT signal>
In this embodiment, the AT signal may be output again after the AT signal is temporarily stopped during the AT gaming state. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the presence or absence of re-output of AT signal and freezing.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which information is not transmitted from the first sub control unit 400 to the main control unit 300 is adopted. For this reason, when the AT gaming state is set by the first sub-control unit, the main control unit 300 cannot directly acquire this information. Therefore, the main control unit 300 is provided with main states A to D that are shifted based on the stop operation so that the first sub-control unit 400 can estimate that the AT gaming state is set. In this embodiment, when the main state D is set, the AT gaming state is regarded as being set, and an AT signal is output, and when the main state A is set, the normal state is regarded as being set. A configuration for stopping the signal is adopted.

  The main state shifts according to the stop operation. Therefore, it can be said that estimating the AT gaming state based on the main state is estimating the AT gaming state based on whether or not the stop operation satisfies a predetermined stop operation.

  Here, the handling of the AT signal when a stop operation different from the notified stop operation is performed although the AT gaming state is set and the stop operation is notified will be described. In this case, since the AT gaming state is set, it can be said that the AT signal should be output. However, the main control unit 300 cannot determine whether the stop operation has been missed in the AT gaming state, or because the operation has been returned to the normal state, the stop operation is not notified, and it has not been possible to win a winning combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the output of the AT signal is maintained (the transition from the main state D to the main state C) at the time when the small role 3 is missed once so that the normal state can be estimated more reliably. ), The AT signal is stopped when the small combination 3 is missed twice (transition from the main state D to the main state A).

  On the other hand, if an operation mistake is made in the AT gaming state, the first sub-control unit 400 is notified of a stop operation for shifting again to the main state D as described above (steps S3611 and S3617 in FIG. 26). In addition to returning to the main state D by performing a stop operation in accordance with this notification, the AT signal is output again when the AT signal is stopped. However, this notification is configured not to be executed when the remaining AT count becomes 10 or less (step S3605 in FIG. 26). The reason why notification is limited by the number of remaining ATs will be described below.

  Since the AT signal is output when the AT gaming state is set, it can be assumed that the player has a sense of achievement that the AT gaming state is set by the operation of the external display device 652 when the AT signal is output. When such an AT signal is re-output in a state where the remaining number of ATs is small, a great difference is generated between the sense of achievement that the player has and the actual AT gaming state. In other words, the smaller the number of remaining ATs, the more the result is contrary to the player's sense of accomplishment, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline further. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the notification of the stop operation is limited so that the AT signal is not output again when the number of remaining games becomes 10 or less (step S3605 in FIG. 26). As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a sense of accomplishment is achieved even though the number of remaining ATs is small and the interest of the game is further reduced.

  In FIG. 31, when the AT gaming state of 50 games is set, a stop operation for re-outputting the AT signal is notified until 40 games (there is a notification for AT signal re-output), and for the remaining 10 games This indicates that the stop operation for re-output of the AT signal is not notified (no notification for AT signal re-output). For example, in the case of a configuration in which the period in which the AT gaming state is set is extended (added), the period in which the notification is executed becomes longer by the extended period.

  In the present embodiment, the period in which the remaining number of ATs is 10 or less is adopted as a period in which the stop operation for re-outputting the AT signal is not notified, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a period in which the stop operation for re-outputting the AT signal is not notified for a period less than half of the period initially set as the AT gaming state prevents a situation where the interest of the game is reduced. be able to. Note that it is preferable that the period during which the stop operation for re-outputting the AT signal is not notified is predetermined.

  In this embodiment, the length of the period during which the AT gaming state is set is set by the number of games (50 games in FIG. 31). Instead, for example, based on a predetermined net profit or a predetermined payout. The length of the lever may be set. Here, a configuration in which the length of the period is set by the number of games as in the present embodiment is referred to as a “game number management type”. In addition, a configuration in which the length of a period is set based on a net profit (or a difference number) over a plurality of games in the AT gaming state (the end timing of the AT gaming state is set) is referred to as a “difference number management type”. A configuration in which the length of a period is set based on payout over a plurality of games in the gaming state (the AT game state end time is set) is referred to as a “payout number management type”.

  The net profit (or the difference number) means a number obtained by subtracting the number of game media used in the game from the number of game media awarded. In addition, the term “profit” simply refers to the benefit given to the player, and may include not only payout but also replays awarded by replaying award winnings. In addition, in the difference number management type, the actual net profit is not based on the number obtained by subtracting the number of game media used from the game media that can be given by a predetermined internal winning result (net profit when winning). You may set the length of the period. Further, in the payout number management type, the length of the period may be set based on a game medium (payout when winning) that can be given by a predetermined internal winning result.

  In the above description, the fact that the number of games and the net profit in the AT gaming state have reached a predetermined value is used as a condition (predetermined deterrence condition) for switching the presence or absence of a stop operation notification for AT signal re-output. Although the configuration has been described, the predetermined deterrence condition only needs to be satisfied based on the progress of the AT gaming state. For example, the AT gaming state is divided into a first period and a second period that is subsequent to the first period and is shorter than the first period. What is necessary is just to satisfy a predetermined deterrence condition. With this configuration, the period during which the AT signal re-output is notified (first period) is longer than the period during which the AT signal re-output is not notified (second period), and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented. In the present embodiment, the case where the first period and the second period are the game number management type has been described. For example, the first period is the difference number management type or the payout number management type, and the second period The period may be a game count management type, and in such a case, the numerical value indicating the remaining length of the second period is likely to be displayed smaller than the numerical value indicating the remaining length of the first period. Therefore, an effect of preventing a situation in which the interest of the game is reduced due to the second period being a period in which notification for re-outputting the AT signal is not made becomes high. In addition, it is preferable that the length of the second period does not vary even when the length of the first period varies.

  Furthermore, a modified example in the case of adopting a configuration in which the AT gaming state continues multiple times will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the presence or absence of an AT signal re-output notification when the AT gaming state continues multiple times.

  FIG. 32 shows a case where the AT gaming state continues twice. In these AT gaming states, a continuation effect is executed just before the end. This continuous effect is an effect that indicates whether or not the AT gaming state is continued again, and is an effect that is executed in a period shorter than half of the period in which the AT gaming state is set. In this case, by setting the period during which this continuous effect is executed as a period (second period) in which notification for re-outputting the AT signal is not performed, it is possible to prevent a situation where the interest of the game is reduced.

  In addition, when the AT gaming state can be set continuously as in this example, not only the stop operation for re-outputting the AT signal during the continuous performance but also the notification of the stop operation for stopping the output of the AT signal. Alternatively, the notification of the AT signal output may be performed when the output of the AT signal is temporarily stopped by not performing the notification of the stop operation for maintaining the output of the AT signal, and then when a new AT gaming state is entered. In this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT gaming state will continue by temporarily stopping the AT signal during the continuous performance. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and the stop operation may be notified so as to maintain the AT signal.

<About Freeze>
Next, the freeze related to the setting of the AT gaming state will be described again with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a re-game player 1-2 and a re-game player 1-3 are provided as internal winning combinations in which freezing is executed according to the operation order of the stop buttons. Then, a configuration is adopted in which an operation order in which a freeze is executed when these internal winning combinations are derived is notified and the AT gaming state is set when this operation order is followed. Further, if there is an operation mistake (missing small role 3) in the AT gaming state, a freeze will occur when these internal winning combinations (re-playing role 1-2 and re-playing role 1-3) are derived. A configuration is adopted in which an operation sequence that is not executed is notified, and when the operation sequence is followed, the state transitions to the main state D.

  In FIG. 31, before entering the AT gaming state (preparation states A and B), the operation order in which the freeze is performed is notified (with notification for freezing), and the operation order in which the freeze is not performed is notified in the AT gaming state. (No notification for freeze). With this configuration, freezing is performed when the AT gaming state is set, allowing the player to recognize that the AT gaming state has been set, and in the AT gaming state, freezing is performed when the AT signal is re-output. The game progress can be made smooth without doing so.

  In this embodiment, an example in which an operation order in which freeze is not performed when there is an operation mistake in the AT gaming state has been described. However, for example, when there is an operation mistake in the AT gaming state, the AT gaming state You may employ | adopt the structure which alert | reports the operation order in which the freeze shorter than the freeze at the time of setting is performed. More specifically, an operation sequence is provided in which a freeze shorter than the freeze at the time of setting the AT gaming state is executed, and an AT signal is re-output by operating according to this operation sequence, and an operation error occurs in the AT state. The configuration may be such that the operation order is notified when there is. With this configuration, freezing is executed when the AT gaming state is set, so that the player can recognize that the AT gaming state is set, and in the AT gaming state, the AT gaming state is set when the AT signal is re-output. The game progress can be made smooth by executing a freeze that is shorter than the setting time.

<AT signal output timing>
In this embodiment, when the preparation state A is set, the re-game player 2 can be won by following the notified stop operation, and the AT game state is entered from the next game. In this case, the number of ATs given is 50. On the other hand, when the switching control flag is set to OFF in the preparation state B, the re-game player 3 can be won by following the notified stop operation, and the AT game state is entered from the next game. In this case, the number of ATs given is 100. For this reason, the re-game player 3 is more advantageous than the re-game player 2, and the player's expectation increases.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the switching control flag is set to ON in the preparation state B, a reel action by switching control is executed when entering the AT gaming state (step S1205 in FIG. 12). In this case, since the stop mode is switched from the re-game player 2 (seven 1 set) to the re-player game 3 (seven 2 set), it can be expected that a big privilege is given to the player. In addition, although a normal stop control gives a profit according to a stop mode, this switching control is different from a normal stop control in that a profit is not given according to a stop mode.

  Here, “privilege” means that payout is increased or replay is easily given, and the number of ATs corresponds to this privilege, for example. Further, the magnitude of the benefits is not limited to those that have been confirmed, but may be those with less profit as long as the expectations are high.

  When executing the switching control for switching to the stop mode (for example, the re-gamer 3) for indicating that a larger privilege is given than the stop mode (for example, the re-gamer 2) derived by the stop control. For this reason, it is preferable to employ a configuration in which an AT signal is output after execution of the switching control in order to focus on the switching control as in the present embodiment. On the other hand, if the AT signal is output immediately when the switching control is not executed, it is presumed that the switching control is not executed, and the interest of the game is reduced without expectation. There is a fear. For this reason, in this embodiment, the output timing of the AT signal when the switching control is not executed is later than the timing at which the control is started if the switching control is executed (step S1113 in FIG. 11 is a step). By configuring so that it is after (S1105), switching control is not estimated by the output timing of the AT signal. Specifically, execution of switching control is determined, and when executing, switching control and AT signal output are executed in this order. If the switching control is not executed as a result of the switching control execution determination, an AT signal is output after this determination.

  In the case of a configuration in which this switching control is executed in the next game (starting game in the AT gaming state), the output timing of the AT signal may be set later than the timing at which this switching control is executed. It is sufficient to output before the start. In particular, it is preferable that the timing before the stop button is accepted in the next game. Specifically, it is preferable that the acceleration start timing, the acceleration end timing, and the stop button reception become valid as in the present embodiment. Even when these configurations are adopted, the output timing of the AT signal when the switching control is not executed is the timing at which the control starts when the switching control is executed (determination of whether or not the switching control can be executed is made. The timing may be later than the timing.

  Further, the timing for stopping the output of the AT signal is configured to be the same as the output timing of the AT signal for the game progress (the execution timings of Step S1113 and Step S1117 in FIG. 11 are substantially the same). The output timing and stop timing for the game progress may be different without adopting such a configuration, but by configuring the same timing to make it easier for the player to grasp the AT signal switching timing. be able to.

  Although the details of the AT signal are not limited in the present embodiment, for example, an AT signal that is output when winning a re-game player 2 and an AT signal output when winning a re-game player 3 It may be output separately. Even in this case, the above-described configuration of the output timing (or stop timing) of the AT signal can be employed.

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In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which an AT signal is output when the main state D is set, and the AT signal is stopped when the main state A is set. As shown in FIG. 29, the main state D is set by satisfying operation conditions in a plurality of games from the main state A. Further, the main state A is set by satisfying operation conditions in a plurality of games from the main state D. That is, it can be said that the AT signal is output or stopped when the operation of the stop button over a plurality of games satisfies a predetermined operation condition. However, the operation condition required for outputting (or stopping) the AT signal does not necessarily have to be a plurality of games, and may be an operation condition in one game, for example. In determining the operation of the stop button over a plurality of games, information such as the main state of this embodiment may be used, or an operation history may be used. When restricting the re-output of the AT signal using the operation history, for example, an operation condition in which the main state does not shift may be notified. In addition, an operation in which the AT signal is not re-outputted when a part of the history satisfies a part of the condition for re-outputting the AT signal, for example, an operation condition that does not shift from the main state C to the main state D is notified. You may make it alert | report a condition.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the main state shifts in the operation order is adopted. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main state shifts in the operation sequence and the operation timing. A configuration may be adopted. That is, the AT signal may be output (or stopped) based on operation conditions (operation order and operation timing) in one or a plurality of games.

  It should be noted that the above-described configuration for inhibiting the re-output of the AT signal, the configuration for inhibiting the freeze during the AT gaming state, and the configuration for switching control may be employed independently or may be selected and combined.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop buttons (stop buttons 137 to 139) that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and are operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means (first sub-control unit 400) for setting a gaming state;
Signal output means (main control unit 300) for outputting a signal to the outside;
Production means (liquid crystal display means 157) for performing an effect relating to a game,
A gaming machine that provides a profit in accordance with the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state (normal state) and the second gaming state (AT gaming state) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state are configured to be settable,
The signal output means includes
A predetermined signal (AT signal) for indicating that the second gaming state has been set is configured to be output,
Starting output of the predetermined signal based on the output start condition (main state D setting) being satisfied,
The output of the predetermined signal is terminated based on the fact that the output end condition (main state A setting) is satisfied during the output of the predetermined signal,
The output start condition is
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined operation condition (see FIG. 29),
The output termination condition is
It is satisfied based on the operation of the stop button over one or more games (see FIG. 29),
The production means is
An operation suggesting effect capable of specifying the predetermined operation condition in the second gaming state is configured to be executable (steps S3611 and S3617 in FIG. 26).
If the predetermined deterrence condition (the remaining AT count is 10 or less) is not satisfied in the second gaming state, the operation suggesting effect is executed (Yes in step S3605 in FIG. 26),
If the predetermined deterrence condition is satisfied in the second gaming state, at least a part of the operation suggesting effect is not executed (No in step S3605 in FIG. 26),
The predetermined deterrence condition is:
There is described a game table that is satisfied based on the progress of the game in the second game state.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
During the period in which the second gaming state is set,
A first period (40 games from the start of the AT gaming state in FIG. 31) and a second period (in FIG. 31) that is a period that follows the first period and is shorter than the first period. , The remaining 10 games)
The predetermined deterrence condition is:
There is described a game table that is satisfied when the second period is reached.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The gaming state setting means includes
The second gaming state is configured to be set a plurality of times in succession,
The production means is
The continuation effect indicating whether or not the second gaming state is newly set is configured to be executable,
There is described a game stand that is characterized by executing the continuation effect in the second period (modified example of FIG. 32).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Period management means (first sub-control unit 400) for managing the length of the period in which the gaming state is set,
The plurality of reels are:
Stopped based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop button,
The lottery means
It is configured to be able to derive a predetermined lottery result that can give a profit (including payout, game state transition, replay),
The period management means includes
Based on the cumulative total of net profits that the player can obtain from the predetermined lottery result in the first period or the cumulative total of profit corresponding to the predetermined lottery result has reached a predetermined amount End the period,
A gaming table (<AT signal re-output>) that terminates the second period based on a predetermined number of games played in the second period Medium, see variation using net profit or payout).

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop buttons (stop buttons 137 to 139) that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and are operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means (first sub-control unit 400) for setting a gaming state;
Signal output means (main control unit 300) for outputting a signal to the outside;
Delay means (main control unit 300) for delaying the progress of the game;
Production means (liquid crystal display device 157) for performing an effect relating to a game,
A gaming machine that provides a profit in accordance with the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state (normal state) and the second gaming state (AT gaming state) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state are configured to be settable,
The signal output means includes
A predetermined signal (AT signal) for indicating that the second gaming state has been set is configured to be output,
The first output start condition (main state D is set by the first stop right at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 1-2 and re-gamer 1-3 in the main state C) and the second output start condition (main state The predetermined signal is based on the fact that any one of the following conditions is satisfied when the re-gamer 1-2 and the re-gamer 1-3 are internally elected in C when the main state D is set by the middle first stop: Output of
The output of the predetermined signal is terminated based on the fact that an output end condition (main state A is set) is satisfied during the output of the predetermined signal,
The first output start condition is:
The operation of the stop button over one or a plurality of games is the first operating condition (the operating condition in which the main state C is set, and the internal winning of the re-game player 1-2 and the re-game player 1-3 in the main state C) Is sometimes satisfied by satisfying the right first stop)
The second output start condition is:
A second operation condition in which the operation of the stop button over one or a plurality of games is different from the first operation condition (an operation condition in which the main state C is set, and a re-game player 1-2 in the main state C, It will be satisfied by satisfying the first stop during the internal winning of Re-Gamer 1-3,
The output termination condition is
It is satisfied based on the operation of the stop button over one or more games (see FIG. 29),
The delay means is
When the stop button is operated according to the first operating condition, the progress of the game is delayed by a predetermined time,
When the stop button is operated according to the second operation condition, the progress of the game is delayed by a time shorter than the predetermined time, or the progress of the game is not delayed,
The production means is
First operation suggestion effect (step S3309 in FIG. 23, step S3411, step S3421 in FIG. 24) that can specify the first operation condition, and second operation suggestion effect that can specify the second operation condition (Step S3617 in FIG. 26) is configured to be executable,
Until the second game state is set and the predetermined signal is output once, the first operation is performed without executing the second operation suggesting effect in outputting the predetermined signal. Perform a suggestion,
After the second gaming state is set and the predetermined signal is output once, the second operation is performed without executing the first operation suggesting effect in outputting the predetermined signal. There is described a game table characterized by executing a suggestion effect.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The benefit given when the stop button is operated according to the first operating condition is the same as the benefit given when the stop button is operated according to the second operating condition (this embodiment) Describes a game stand characterized in that all are re-granting).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Provided with multiple types of lottery tables (see FIG. 7) in which lottery data is associated with multiple types of lottery results,
Using one lottery table among the plurality of types of lottery tables, and comprising lottery means (main control unit 300) for performing a lottery for deriving one lottery result from the plurality of types of lottery results,
The lottery means
The lottery is executed using the same lottery table in the first gaming state (normal state) and the second gaming state (AT gaming state) (the table of FIG. 7 is used in any state). A game table characterized by the above is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop buttons (stop buttons 137 to 139) that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and are operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Reel control means (main control unit 300) for executing control related to the plurality of reels including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on operation of the stop button;
A game stand comprising signal output means (main control unit 300) for outputting a signal to the outside,
The reel control means includes
The stop control for deriving a first stop mode (re-gamer 2) for indicating that a privilege is given is configured to be executable,
Switch control (FIG. 12) is executed to switch the stop mode derived by the stop control to the second stop mode (re-gamer 3) to indicate that a privilege greater than the first stop mode is given. Configured and possible
In some cases where the first stop mode is derived, the switching control is executed (out of the preparation states A and B from which the re-game player 2 is derived, only the preparation state B is switched. Execution)
The signal output means includes
It is configured to be able to output a predetermined signal (AT signal) for indicating grant of a privilege,
When the switching control is executed after the first stop mode is derived, the predetermined signal is output after the switching control is executed (step S1113 in FIG. 11).
When the switching control is not performed after the first stop mode is derived, the predetermined control is performed at a predetermined timing after the timing at which the switching control is started if the switching control is performed. There is described a game stand characterized by being a device that outputs a signal (step S1113 in FIG. 11 is after step S1105).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The reel control means includes
The switching control can be executed based on the start of the next game of the game from which the first stop mode is derived (step S1105 in FIG. 11 is executed at the start of the next game). ,
The predetermined timing is
This is before the operation of the stop button in the game next to the game from which the first stop mode is derived (step S1113 in FIG. 11 is executed before reel acceleration (before operation is activated)). A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The reel control means includes
The stop control for deriving the second stop mode (re-gamer 3) is configured to be executable,
The signal output means includes
A gaming machine is characterized in that, even when the second stop mode is derived by the stop control, the predetermined signal is output at the predetermined timing.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The signal output means includes
The output of the predetermined signal is continued until an output end condition is satisfied after the predetermined signal is output,
The output termination condition is
There is a gaming table characterized in that it is satisfied at the predetermined timing (steps S1113 and S1117 in FIG. 11 are executed at substantially the same timing).

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
A signal output means for outputting a signal to the outside;
Delay means for delaying the progress of the game;
And directing means for performing a game-related effect,
A gaming machine that provides a profit in accordance with the stopped aspects of the plurality of reels,
The gaming state setting means includes
In addition to the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, a third game that is set when transitioning from the first gaming state to the second gaming state It is configured to be able to set the state ,
The signal output means includes
Configured to output a predetermined signal indicating that the second gaming state has been set,
Starts the output of the predetermined signal based on any of the conditions of the first output start condition and the second output start condition is satisfied, the output end condition is satisfied until the predetermined To maintain the output of the signal,
The first output start condition is:
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying the first operation condition,
The second output start condition is:
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying a second operation condition different from the first operation condition,
The output termination condition is
The operation of the stop button over one or more games is satisfied by satisfying the third operation condition ,
The delay means is
When the operation of the stop button over one or more game meets the first operating condition, delaying the progression of the game for a predetermined time,
When the operation of the stop button over one or more game meets the second operating conditions, the short time only delaying the progression of the game than a predetermined time, or one that does not delay the progress of a game Yes,
The production means is
The first operation suggestion effect capable of specifying the first operation condition and the second operation suggestion effect capable of specifying the second operation condition are configured to be executable,
When the second game state is set, an effect that can specify an operation condition different from the third operation condition is executed,
When the third game state is set, when to start the output of the previous SL predetermined signal, without performing the second operation suggested effect, perform the first operation suggested effect ,
If the output of the predetermined signal is stopped at said second gaming state, when to start the output of the predetermined signal again, without performing the first operation indicated effect, the second A game stand that performs an operation suggestion effect.