JP6103440B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  In this slot machine, a re-gamer is set as one of the roles, and when the re-gamer is won, the player can play the next game without inserting a new game medium. In order to increase the player's interest in the game with a replay function that can be performed, there has been proposed a slot machine that increases the winning probability of a re-gamer over a plurality of games when a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-137430 A

  By the way, there is a game nature that allows an internal winning of a bonus combination to be expected by providing a predetermined combination overlapping with a bonus combination and stopping and displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination. In the case of this game, regardless of whether the bonus combination is won or not, the player expects an internal winning of the bonus combination by winning a predetermined combination.

  However, if the gameability that can expect the internal winning of the bonus combination due to the above-mentioned winning of the predetermined combination is adopted, the internal winning situation of the bonus can be easily detected from the change in the winning probability of the re-playing combination. Therefore, there is a problem that it is impossible to give a tension as to whether or not the bonus combination is won internally.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which whether or not a bonus combination is won is not detected when a symbol combination that expects a bonus combination is stopped and displayed.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, and whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is won or not. and determining lottery means by lottery, according to the provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, a plurality of stop buttons for stopping individually the rotation of the plurality of reels, the lottery result and the stop button of the selecting means Based on a stop operation, a stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the plurality of reels, and a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control by the stop control means, The determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied A game state setting means for setting any one game state from among a plurality of types of game states having different advantages for the player, wherein the plurality of types of roles are game media Re-gamer who can play a game without needing to input and when winning internally, the internal winning is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the active line A first lottery including a bonus combination and a first combination, wherein the lottery means allows the bonus combination and the first combination to be simultaneously elected in a single lottery process. And a second lottery that allows the first combination to be won internally without winning the bonus combination in a single lottery process, and the plurality of types of gaming states , the bonus combination is internally won A game state for use in the absence, the the first game state internal winning probability of replay combination is first internal winning probability, gaming state used when the bonus combination is internally won a is, the a second game state internal winning probability is the second internal winning probability is changed from said first internal winning probability of replay combination, used when the bonus combination is not internally won A third gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-playing role is the same as or substantially the same as the second internal winning probability , and corresponds to the bonus combination. A bonus gaming state that is started when the symbol combination determined in the above manner is stopped and displayed on the active line , and the gaming state setting means is configured to draw the lottery in the first gaming state . By means The bonus combination and the first combination are won at the same time , and the symbol combination determined corresponding to the internal winning bonus combination is not displayed on the active line but corresponding to the first combination. If a defined symbol combination is stopped on the effective line, and set so that the game state in the next game is started in the second game condition, in the first game condition, the lottery If the internal winning of the first winning without internal winning the bonus combination, and the first symbol combination determined corresponding to winning is stopped on the activated line by means, following The game state in the game is set to start in the third game state, and the bonus combination includes a plurality of types of bonus combinations having different symbol combinations, and the plurality of reels Oke Symbol sequence, wherein in order to stop displaying all the plurality of types of bonus combination on the activated line is one that requires a number of first game, the game condition setting means, the third When the gaming state is set, the gaming state can be maintained in the third gaming state for the first number of games, and the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state in the third gaming state . If none of the plurality of types of bonus combinations is won internally during the number of games, the gaming state in the next game after the first number of games has elapsed is started in the first gaming state. And a combination of symbols determined in accordance with the internal winning combination and one of the plurality of types of bonus winning combinations between the first number of games in the third gaming state . On the active line If you are stopped displaying the first regardless of the course of the game number, and set so that the game state in the next game is started in the bonus gaming state, the first in the third game state If the symbol combination determined corresponding to the bonus combination that has been internally won is not stopped and displayed on the active line during any of the plurality of types of bonus combinations during the number of games, regardless of the lapse of the first number of the game is intended to set so that the game state in the next game is started in the second game state, the game state setting means is in the second game condition When the symbol combination determined corresponding to the internal winning bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game state in the next game is set to start in the bonus game state. It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when the symbol combination which expects a bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the game stand by which the success or failure of the internal winning of a bonus combination is not perceived can be provided.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 shows a type of winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout / operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows the internal winning probability of winning combination in the setting N of the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention, classified by RT mode. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the effect image in the operation procedure alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 52 is a timing chart of continuous effects in the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 is a timing chart of continuous effects in the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an example of the effect image in the continuous effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an example of the effect image in the continuous effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of the gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG. 13 together with FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process of step S111 of FIG. 13 together with FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the flow of the sub control part main process of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, the 1st sub control part command process, the 1st sub control part command reception interruption process, and the 1st sub control part timer interruption process. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation setting process of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of AT lottery processing of step S2403 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the setting process of the operation procedure alerting | reporting effect of step S2406 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the setting process of the special operation procedure alerting | reporting effect of step S2602 of FIG. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing at the game state control of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart to show. FIG. 38 is a state transition diagram showing a variation of the game state transition of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to one embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 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 this 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 attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations 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.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces 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. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the nine display areas 1 to 9 of the symbol display window 113 and the pay line 114 employed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a middle horizontal winning line (horizontal winning line L1) constituted by the display areas 2, 5, 8 and a right falling winning line (diagonal winning line L2) constituted by the display areas 1, 5, 9; Three pay lines, which are a right-up winning line (diagonal winning line L3) constituted by the display areas 3, 5, and 7, are set. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. For example, in the present embodiment, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are bet, two additional right-down pay lines are valid, and the medal is When three bets are placed, the three lines with the upper right winning line added are valid as the winning line. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to three, and the same number of winning lines may be made effective regardless of the number of bets. For example, when one medal is bet, a middle horizontal winning line, an upper horizontal winning line (a winning line composed of display areas 1, 4, and 7), and a lower horizontal winning line (display areas 3, 6, and 9). 5 lines including a down-right winning line and an upper-right winning line may be valid as the winning line. Hereinafter, a valid winning line may be referred to as a valid line.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. 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 this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX (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.

  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. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. 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 provided in association with the reels 110 to 112. In the present embodiment, a stop button 137 is associated with the left reel 110, a stop button 138 is associated with the middle reel 111, and a stop button 139 is associated with the right reel 112. 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. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  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 181 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 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 157 is used for a stop button navigation effect described later, and the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the stop operation order and stop timing for the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, 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.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is 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.

<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 stop. A ROM 306 for storing a position, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. 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 control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b 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 314b 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 basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  Further, the basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  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 stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, 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 each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the case input operation. 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 reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 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 drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, and various lamps 338 (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, a stored number indicator 125, a game information display 126, and a payout number display 127) are provided.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 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 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. 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. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  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 speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 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 first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. Various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Is connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the effect image display device 157, the shutter 163, and the like. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the effect image display device 157 and a control unit that controls the shutter 163.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that 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 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. 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 second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that 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 504 for 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 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 530 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>
The symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by 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, a “watermelon” symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, a “bell” symbol is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and a “bell” symbol is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The symbols “Seven 1” are arranged.

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

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, special combinations 1 to 4 (BB (big bonus)) are transferred to bonus games, and re-playing combinations 1 to 4 (replay) do not insert new medals. As combinations that can be replayed, there are cases where they are distinguished from winning combinations and called “acting combinations”, but “winning combinations” in this embodiment include big bonuses and replays that are operational combinations. . In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on the active line, for example, a big bonus, Includes winning a replay.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a special combination (BB1 to 4, also referred to as a bonus combination) and a general combination (small combination 1 to small combination 6, replay combination 1 to replay combination 4). is there. Further, the general combination can be divided into a small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 6) and a replay combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 4). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: Special Role 1 (BB1) is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1”, Special Role 2 (BB2) is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2”, Special Role 3 (BB3) is “ “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 2” and Special Role 4 (BB4) are “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 1”. For BB, the flag is carried over. That is, when the BB is won internally, a flag (bonus flag) indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, the BB is in the internal winning state, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB in the internal winning state are in a state of winning all together.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to RT3 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later) based on the display of this symbol combination. RT3 ends the gaming state when there are more than 241 medals paid out.

  The “re-game player (re-game player 1, re-game player 2, re-game player 3, re-game player 4)” can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game due to winning. It is a winning combination (operating combination) that can be made, and medals are not paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Replay-Replay-Replay” for Replay 1 (Replay 1), “Replay-Replay-Bell” for Replay 2 (Replay 2), and Replay 3 (Replay 3). Is “bell-replay-replay”, and the replay player 4 (replay 4) is “replay-bell-replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the replaying roles 2 to 4 are roles that involve a transition of the gaming state, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to the replaying role 2 in RT1 or 2 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). Based on the display of the symbol combination, the gaming state is shifted to RT0 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later), and the symbol corresponding to the re-game player 3 in RT0 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). Based on the display of the combination, the game state is shifted to RT2 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later), and the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 4 in RT0 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). The gaming state is shifted to RT1 (described in detail in FIG. 7 to be described later) based on the fact that is displayed.

  “Small (1 to 6)” (hereinafter simply “Small 1”, “Small 2”, “Small 3”, “Small 4”, “Small 5”, “Small” A winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combination is “ANY-Cherry-ANY” for small role 1 (cherry), and small role 2 (watermelon). ) Is "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon", Minor 3 (Blue Bell) is "Seven 1-Bell-Bell", Minor 4 (Red Bell) is "Seven 2-Bell-Bell", Minor 5 (Black Bell) ) Is “BAR-Bell-Bell”, and the small part 6 (Bell) is “Bell-Bell-Bell”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the middle reel 110 may have the middle reel middle stage symbol “Cherry”, and the symbols of the left reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the small combinations 1 and 2 are combinations that involve a transition of the gaming state, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to the small combination 1 or 2 in RT1 or 2 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). Based on the display of the symbol combination, the gaming state is shifted to RT0 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later).

  Note that the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 are arranged at positions where they are not drawn simultaneously. More specifically, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5, the symbols displayed on the left reel 110 are “Seven 1”, “Seven 2”, and “BAR”, respectively. . As shown in FIG. 4, “Seven 1” is arranged at the second position, “Seven 2” is arranged at the ninth position, and “BAR” is arranged at the sixteenth position. Here, when the winning combination of the small combination 3 is won internally, three symbols of “Bell (No. 7), Blank 2 (No. 8), Seven 2 (No. 9)” are displayed on the left reel 110. Even if the stop operation of the left reel 110 is performed at the timing, “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is not displayed on the left reel 110, and the player cannot display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3, “replay (6th), bell (7th), blank 2 (8th)” to “bell (0th), watermelon (1st) ), Stop operation must be performed at the timing when “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is displayed. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4, "watermelon (No. 13), bell (No. 14), replay (No. 15)" to "Bell (No. 7), blank 2 (No. 8) is displayed on the left reel 110. ), 7-2 (No. 9) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. To display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5, "replay (20th), bell (0), watermelon (1)" to "bell (14), replay (15) on the left reel 110 , BAR (No. 16) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. That is, there is no stop timing common to the symbols of the left reel 110 among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5. The position that is not pulled in at the same time refers to a position provided so that there is no common stop timing. In this case, since the player does not know which combination is won unless the game stand 100 notifies the internal winning combination, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 cannot be surely arranged. Hereinafter, small combinations 3 to 5 may be referred to as three-choice small combinations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when one of the three choice small roles is won and the player stops the left reel 110, “Seven 1”, “Seven 2” or “Seven 2” If the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol “BAR” is not drawn, the symbol combination “bell spill” is displayed. The symbol combination of “bell spilled eyes” is “replay-bell-bell”, and the main control unit 300 displays a game when this symbol combination is displayed at RT0 or 2 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). The state is shifted to RT1 (described in detail in FIG. 7 described later). In other words, the bell spill is a symbol combination that involves a transition of the gaming state.

<Internal winning probability of role>
Next, the internal winning probability of a combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the internal winning probability of the winning combination in the setting N for each gaming state, and shows the contents of the winning combination lottery table in each gaming state. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, there are roughly five gaming states (also referred to as RT states) of RT0 to RT4. Note that RT0 is a replay probability state (for production) shown in FIG. 7, RT1 is a replay low probability state (for normal game) shown in FIG. 7, and RT2 is a replay high probability state (shown in FIG. 7). RT3), RT3 is a bonus combination internal winning state shown in FIG. 7, and RT4 is a bonus game state shown in FIG.

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

  In the present embodiment, in addition to a single combination that can be internally won for one type of winning combination, a multiple combination that can be internally won for a plurality of types of combinations is provided. As this duplicated role, for example, “small role 1 (cherry) BB1” (see NO6 in FIG. 6), which is elected simultaneously to small role 1 (cherry) and special role 1 (BB1), replay role 2 and special role 1 (BB1) winning at the same time “replaying role 2 (replay 2) BB1” (see NO18 in FIG. 6), replaying role 1, replaying role 2 and replaying role 3 are selected simultaneously at “replaying role 1 · 2, 3 (Replay 1, 2, 3) "(see NO26 in FIG. 6) and the like. Note that a duplicate role is not a single role but a combination of a plurality of roles, and the condition device (flag) corresponding to the duplicate role does not operate, and a plurality of roles ( If it is an overlapping small combination, each of the condition devices corresponding to a plurality of small combinations included in the overlapping small combination is activated. For example, when “small role 1 (Turi) BB1” (NO6 in FIG. 6) is won internally, both the winning flag for small role 1 (Cherry) and the winning flag for special role 1 (BB1) are turned ON. . In the following, for example, the fact that “small role 1 (Turi) BB1” (NO6 in FIG. 6) has won internally is also referred to as the condition device 6 operating.

  In the present embodiment, since the small combination 1, the small combination 2 and the replaying combination 2 may be won simultaneously with the bonus combination (BB1 to BB4), the small combination 1, the small combination 2 and the replaying combination 2 Is a role that makes you expect to win a bonus role. That is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1, small combination 2 and re-playing combination 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the player has confirmed that one of the bonus combinations (BB1 to BB4) has been won. expect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the remarks column of the figure, in RT0 or 3, when “re-game player 1/3” is internally won and a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, In the case of a stop operation other than the above, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replaying player 1 (replay 1) is aligned on the active line, and in the case of a stop operation other than the above, the replaying player 3 (replay 3) is supported. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of each of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations to be performed are aligned (replay 3 wins).

  In addition, in RT0 or 3, when “Re-Gamer 1, 2, 3” is internally won and a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, Re-Gamer 3 (Replay) is placed on the active line. 3) The symbol combinations corresponding to 3) are aligned (replay 3 wins), and in the case of a stop operation other than the above, the symbol combinations corresponding to replaying player 1 (replay 1) are aligned (replay 1 wins) As described above, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112.

  In addition, in RT0 or 3, when “re-game player 1 · 4” is internally won and a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as left reel 110, re-game player 1 (replay 1) is placed on the active line. In the case of a stop operation other than the above, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay player 4 (replay 4) are aligned (the replay 4 wins). In addition, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112.

In addition, in RT0 or 3, when “re-game player 1, 2, 4” is internally won and a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, re-game player 4 (replay on the active line). 4) The symbol combinations corresponding to 4) are aligned (replay 4 wins), and in the case of a stop operation other than the above, the symbol combinations corresponding to replaying player 1 (replay 1) are aligned (replay 1 wins). As described above, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112.

  In the following, “re-playing role 1 · 3”, “re-playing role 1 · 2 · 3”, “re-playing role 1 · 4” and “re-playing role 1 · 2 · 4” are stopped and displayed according to the stop operation sequence. This is called “push order replay”.

  As described above, when the re-game player 3 wins at RT0, the gaming state shifts to RT2, and when the re-game player 4 wins at RT0, the game state shifts to RT1. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, since the gaming state is advantageous to the player in the order of RT1 <RT0 <RT2, the winning of the re-player 3 in RT0 means the transition to the advantageous gaming state. In addition, winning of the re-gamer 4 at RT0 means shifting to an unfavorable gaming state. However, the player cannot recognize the internal winning combination unless the information that is advantageous to the player, such as which winning combination is won internally, or which stop operation order is given, is not performed. If there is no such notification, the player cannot reliably execute the stop operation for winning the re-gamer 3 at RT0 and the stop operation for avoiding the re-gamer 4 winning. .

  In RT0 (probability state during replay), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0”. The winning combination that is won internally in RT0 (probability state during replay) includes special combination 1 (also referred to as condition device 1), special combination 2 (also referred to as condition device 2), special combination 3 (also referred to as condition device 3), Special role 4 (also referred to as condition device 4), small role 1 (also referred to as condition device 5), small role 1BB1 (also referred to as condition device 6), small role 1BB2 (also referred to as condition device 7), small role 1BB3 (condition device) 8), small role 1BB4 (also referred to as condition device 9), small role 2 (also referred to as condition device 10), small role 2BB1 (also referred to as condition device 11), small role 2BB2 (also referred to as condition device 12), small Role 2BB3 (also referred to as condition device 13), pocket 2BB4 (also referred to as condition device 14), role 3 (also referred to as condition device 15), role 4 (also referred to as condition device 16), role 5 (condition device 17) Also called), re-playing role 2BB1 (condition device) 8), replaying role 2BB2 (also referred to as condition device 19), replaying role 2BB3 (also referred to as condition device 20), replaying role 2BB4 (also referred to as condition device 21), replaying role 2 (also referred to as condition device 24) Replaying actors 1 and 3 (also referred to as condition device 25), replaying players 1 and 2 and 3 (also referred to as condition device 26), replaying players 1 and 4 (also referred to as condition device 27), and replaying There are roles 1, 2, and 4 (also referred to as condition devices 28). If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”. For example, the probability that the condition device 1 operates at RT0 is 50/65536, and the probability that the condition device 15 operates is 5000/65536.

  In RT1 (replay low probability state), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1”. In addition to the above condition devices 1 to 21 and 24, there is a replay combination 1 (also referred to as a condition device 23) as a winning combination to be internally won in RT1 (low replay probability state). If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In RT2 (high reprobability state), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2”. The winning combinations that are won internally in RT2 (high reprobability state) include the above condition devices 1 to 21 and 23 to 24. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In RT3 (bonus combination internal winning state), a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3”. The winning combinations that are won internally in RT3 (bonus combination internal winning state) include the above condition devices 1 to 21 and 24 to 28. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In RT4 (bonus game state), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4”. The winning combination that is won internally in RT4 (bonus game state) is the ALL small combination (all small combinations, that is, small combinations 1 to 6 are simultaneously selected, and any of the small combinations 3 to 6 wins. Only). Here, since the probability that the condition device 22 operates is 100% (= 65536/65536), there is no loss in RT4.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the value of the winning range of the re-gamer (the total of all re-gamer) is varied for each gaming state, but the same value may be used. That is, the value of the winning range of the re-gamer in each gaming state of RT0 to RT4 may be all the same, or the value of the winning range of the re-gamer in any two or more gaming states of RT0 to RT4 It may be the same. In addition, when the value of the winning range of the re-gamer in each gaming state is the same, the allocation of the winning range to each condition device constituting the re-gamer may be different for each gaming state, or the same It is good.

<Reel stop control>
Next, an outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed based on the selected reel stop data by selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop data based on a predetermined condition.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. The pull-in control is a control for shifting the stop positions of the reels 110 to 112 within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) in this case (maximum of 4 frames here) after the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. . The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data is allowed to allow a predetermined winning combination symbol combination to be displayed on the winning line 114 and to prohibit any winning combination symbol combination from being displayed on the winning line 114. And control.

  An example of the admissible control is, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, or when a BB is won internally (flag carryover), and the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are displayed together within the range of the above-mentioned number of frames. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the symbol combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  For example, when winning a small combination 3 (blue bell), there is only one 7 symbol of the left reel 110 among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 (arranged over 4 frames). Therefore, if the timing for operating the stop button 137 is not suitable, the Seven 1 symbol does not stop on the winning line 114.

  However, 100% may be arranged depending on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames. For example, the replay symbol layout interval corresponding to replaying game 1 (replay 1) is a maximum of 4 frames, and if replaying game 1 is won internally, 100% will be won regardless of the timing.

  An example of the prohibition control is, for example, a case where the internal lottery result is lost and the BB is not currently winning (flag carryover), and the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 with good timing. In addition, the control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are not displayed together within the range of the number of frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an internal winning is made for a replaying role (replaying roles 1 to 4), an internal winning is made for a small role (small role 1 to small role 6) or a special role (special roles 1 to 4). Even if it is a case, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination (re-playing combination 1 to 4) is stopped on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the other winning combination. As described above, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112. For example, if the re-playing role 1 (replay 1) is internally won during the internal winning of the special role 1 (BB1), the main control unit 300 selects the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing role 1 (replay 1) as the internal winning. Stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to stop on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the middle special combination 1 (BB1).

  In addition, when a small role (small role 1 to 6) is elected internally, even if a special role (special role 1 to 4) is elected internally, a small role (small role 1 to small size) The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination 6) is stopped on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the special winning combination in the internal winning. For example, when the internal winning of the small role 1 (cherry) is made during the internal winning of the special role 1 (BB1), the main control unit 300 selects the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 (cherry) as the special winning character in the internal winning. The reels 110 to 112 are controlled to stop on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to 1 (BB1). That is, the priority stop order of the symbol combination of the combinations is: replay combination> small combination> special combination (bonus combination) in descending order of priority.

<Game state of the main control unit>
Next, the types of gaming states in the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the main control unit 300.

  As described above, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes a replaying probability state (RT0), a replaying low probability state (RT1), a replaying high probability state (RT2), and a bonus role. It can be roughly divided into an internal winning state (RT3) and a bonus game state (RT4). Note that there are cases in which a normal gaming state (RT0, RT1, and RT2), a bonus combination internal winning state (RT3), and a bonus gaming state (RT4) are classified.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The content of the low replay probability state (RT1) is not particularly limited. For example, if the result of the internal lottery is largely lost, and the player plays a game for a predetermined period, the total number of medals that can be acquired during the game is A game state that is less than the total number of medals inserted. The re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is a gaming state having the lowest internal winning probability of re-gaming in the normal gaming state.

  The re-playing low probability state (RT1) is a re-playing high probability state (RT2) when the re-playing role 4 is won in the re-playing probability state (RT0) or when the bell spill is stopped and displayed on the active line. ) Is started when the bell spilled eyes are stopped on the active line.

  Also, in the replay low probability state (RT1), if any of the special roles 1 to 4 is won internally, the replay low probability state (RT1) is terminated and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is entered. To do. Also, in the replay low probability state (RT1), even if one of the replaying role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 is won, the replaying low probability state (RT1) is ended and the replaying probability Transition to the state (RT0).

<Probability state during replay (RT0)>
The replaying probability state (RT0) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the replaying player is higher than the internal winning probability of the replaying player in the low replaying state (RT1). It is also a gaming state after the bonus.

  In the replaying probability state (RT0), in the replaying low probability state (RT1), when one of the replaying role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 is won, in the replaying high probability state (RT2), This is started when a prize is won in any of the re-playing role 2, the small role 1 and the small role 2, and when a medal payout exceeding a prescribed number is made in the bonus game state (RT4).

  In the replaying probability state (RT0), if any of the special roles 1 to 4 is won internally, the replaying probability state (RT0) is terminated and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is entered. To do. Also, in the re-playing probability state (RT0), if the re-playing role 4 is won or if the bell spill is stopped and displayed on the active line, the re-playing probability state (RT0) is terminated and replayed. It shifts to a gaming low probability state (RT1). Further, in the re-playing probability state (RT0), when the re-game player 3 is won, the re-playing probability state (RT0) is ended and the re-playing high-probability state (RT2) is entered.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-playing high probability state (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the internal winning probability of the re-gamer in the re-playing probability state (RT0). That is, the internal winning probability of replay in the normal game state of the present embodiment increases in the order of replay low probability state (RT1) <replaying probability state (RT0) <replay high probability state (RT2). The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state having the highest internal winning probability of re-game in the normal game state.

  Accordingly, in the replay high probability state (RT2) of the present embodiment, there is a high probability that the game can be continued without inserting a medal, so the replay probability state (RT0) and the replay low probability state (RT1) ), The gaming state is more advantageous to the player. Here, the advantage in the present embodiment is, specifically, that the game stand pays out with respect to the total number of game media used by the player as a bet amount when playing a game for a predetermined period. The ratio of the total number of game media, that is, the so-called payout rate, is more advantageous to the player than the replaying probability state (RT0) and the replaying low probability state (RT1). It means that the payout rate is larger than the low replay probability state (RT1). That is, the advantage in the normal gaming state of the present embodiment is re-playing low probability state (RT1) <re-playing probability state (RT0) <re-playing high probability state (RT2).

  The re-game high probability state (RT2) is started when the re-game player 3 is won in the re-game probability state (RT0).

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), if any of the special roles 1 to 4 is won internally, the replay high probability state (RT2) is terminated and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is entered. To do. Further, in the re-gaming high probability state (RT2), when any of the re-gaming role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 is won, the re-gaming high probability state (RT 2) is terminated and the re-gaming probability Transition to the state (RT0). The bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is entered. Further, in the replay high probability state (RT2), when the bell spill is stopped and displayed on the active line, the replay high probability state (RT2) is terminated and the replay low probability state (RT1) is entered. To do.

<Bonus role winning status (RT3)>
The bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) refers to a gaming state in which symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning special combinations 1 to 4 (BB1 to 4) can be displayed on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) includes the replaying probability state (RT0) and the replaying player internal winning probability (specifically, condition devices 18 to 21). The winning probabilities of 23 to 28 are substantially the same, and the internal winning probabilities of other roles (special role and small role) are also the same as RT0. RT3 cannot be distinguished.

  Further, since the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the replaying role is lower than that of the replaying high probability state (RT2), the bonus combination in the replaying high probability state (RT2) is internal. Even if the winning combination is won, the re-playing role does not interfere with the winning of the bonus winning combination. That is, as in the prior art, the problem that it is difficult to win a bonus combination when the bonus combination is won internally in the replay high probability game is solved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the winning probability of the replaying player in the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is set low, as described above, the replaying probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) ) Are in substantially the same gaming state, the internal winning situation of the bonus is not easily detected from the change in the winning probability of the re-gamer.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, in the replay high probability state (RT2), the bonus combination (BB1 to BB4) and the replay combination 2, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 are both internally won. In the case of winning one of the replaying role 2, the small role 1 and the small role 2 (as described above, the priority stop order is replaying role> small role> bonus role), the winning probability of the replaying role Shifts to the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) with a low (to be exact, after shifting to the replaying probability state (RT0), the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is immediately transferred). On the other hand, in the re-playing high probability state (RT2), if the bonus combination is not internally won and one of the re-playing role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 is won, the gaming state is the re-playing probability state ( In this case, the player expects to win a bonus combination (BB1 to BB4). This is because, in the present embodiment, the re-playing combination 2, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 have the possibility of simultaneous winning with the bonus combination as described above. In other words, in the replay high probability state (RT2), if any combination of the replaying role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is determined to be the internal winning combination of the bonus role. In this case, the player expects the gaming state to be the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3). Here, in this embodiment, since the replaying probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) are substantially the same gaming state, the player advances a predetermined number of games, and the bonus If the stop operation (to push) to win the winning combination is performed and it is not confirmed whether or not the bonus winning combination is won, whether the gaming state is the replaying probability state (RT0) or the bonus winning internal winning state (RT3) I can't judge. In this embodiment, since there are four types of bonus combinations BB1 to BB4, it is necessary to digest at least four games to determine whether or not the bonus combination is won. As a result, in the replay high probability state (RT2) of the present embodiment, if any of the replaying role 2, small role 1 and small role 2 wins, the 4 games at the beginning of the transition to the gaming state are replayed. The internal winning situation of the bonus is not easily detected from the change in the winning probability of the gamer.

  In a replay high-probability game, when a bonus combination is won internally, there is a proposal to set the replay combination winning probability low in order to make it easier to align the bonus combination symbols. However, in this case, there is a difference in the winning probability of the re-playing role between the case where the bonus role is internally won and the case where the bonus role is not internally won in the replay high probability game. There is a problem that it is possible to detect whether or not the internal winning of the bonus combination is successful based on the difference in the winning probability of the re-playing combination. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a predetermined combination (replay combination 2, small combination 1 and small combination 2) that expects the internal winning of the bonus combination in the replay high probability game is won, the inside of the bonus combination Such a problem is solved because there is no difference in the winning probability of the re-gamer regardless of whether or not he has won.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the bonus combination is won internally in the re-game high probability state (RT2) in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to be high, the bonus combination is replayed to make it easy to win. A transition is made to the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) in which the winning probability of the game combination is set low. At the same time, there is a predetermined combination that is won at the same time as the bonus combination. Since a transition is made to a replay high probability state (RT2) that is substantially the same gaming state as the internal winning state (RT3), if the player wins the predetermined role in the replay high probability state (RT2), the player The internal winning situation of the bonus cannot be detected from the change in the winning probability of the re-gamer.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when (1) only the special role (BB1-4) is won internally in the replay high probability state (RT2), and (2) the special role (BB1) in the replay high probability state (RT2). -4), and in the case of (1) and (2) in the case that the internal winning is overlapped with either of the small roles 1 and 2, and the small roles 1 and 2 are not won , Transition to the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3)), and the difference in the winning probability of the re-playing combination, it is detected that the bonus combination was won internally. However, in this embodiment, since there are four types of bonus combinations, it is impossible to immediately arrange the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus combination won internally.

  In the cases (1) and (2) above, in order not to detect whether or not the bonus combination is won internally, (A) the single bonus combination is eliminated, all bonus combinations are duplicated, If the winning combination is an internal winning combination that includes a bonus combination, a symbol arrangement (design arrangement that does not exceed the pull-in range) will be made so that the predetermined winning combination will be awarded at the same time as the bonus combination, or (B) a single bonus combination In the case of providing a game, a countermeasure such as shifting to the replaying probability state (RT0) may be taken on condition that the predetermined winning combination is not a prize and the internal winning of the predetermined combination is a condition.

  This bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is when the special combination 1 to 4 is internally won in the replay low probability state (RT1), the replaying probability state (RT0), or the replay high probability state (RT2). To begin.

  Moreover, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 to 4 won in the inside is displayed on the active line, the process is ended, and the state shifts to the bonus game state (RT4).

<Bonus game state (RT4)>
The bonus gaming state (RT4) is a gaming state having the greatest profit for the player, and refers to a gaming state in which the total number of medals acquired during the game exceeds the total number of medals inserted during the game. That is, as is clear from the lottery values shown in FIG. 6, the bonus game state (RT4) includes a low replay probability state (RT1), a replay probability state (RT0), a replay high probability state (RT2) and The expected value of the number of game media to be paid out is higher than in the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3). For this reason, it can be said that the bonus game state is the most advantageous game state.

  The bonus game state (RT4) is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 to 4 won in the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is displayed on the active line. Further, the bonus game state (RT4) is ended when medals exceeding a predetermined number (241 in this embodiment) are paid out during the game, and the replaying probability state (RT0). ).

  In the present embodiment, the bonus game state is ended when a predetermined payout amount is paid out, and during that time there is no transition of the game state, but it is started by winning a special role, and other special game states ( A so-called RB gaming state or the like) may be executed continuously and repeatedly. Further, the bonus game state is determined when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or when the number of RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<Game status of first sub-control unit and outline of effects>
As will be described in detail later, the first sub-control unit 400 enters an AT (assist time) state in which information advantageous to the player is notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the AT state, the effect image display device 157 is used to perform a navigation effect related to the stop operation, that is, an operation procedure notification effect for notifying the stop operation order and the stop operation timing (indication of an internal winning combination). By following the instruction of the operation procedure notification effect, the player can win a predetermined small role or maintain an advantageous gaming state. Therefore, the AT state is a state in which a large profit can be given to the player. Of the operation procedure notification effects, the navigation related to the stop button stop operation order may be referred to as “push order navigation”, and the navigation related to the stop operation timing (indication of the winning combination) may be referred to as “eye navigation”. For example, in the present embodiment, when the three-choice winning combination is internally won in the replay low probability state (RT1) or the replaying high probability state (RT2), the symbol (internal winning winning combination) The “eye-push navigation” for informing the corresponding symbol combination) is executed.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of an effect image of “eye push navigation”, and FIG. 8B shows an example of an effect image of “push order navigation”. FIG. 8 (a) shows a case in which a three-choice small role 3 (blue bell) is internally won in the replay low probability state (RT1), and a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 (blue bell). Is displayed on the screen of the effect image display device 157, and a stop operation is urged at the timing of displaying the Seven 1 symbols on the effective line of the left reel 110. In response to this display, the player performs a stop operation so as to display the Seven 1 symbols on the left reel 110. In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 (blue bell) is displayed on the active line, and ten medals are paid out. FIG. 8 (b) shows a case where the re-game players 1, 2, and 4 are internally won in the re-playing probability state (RT0), and a display image prompting the stop of the left reel 110 as the first stop operation. This is performed on the screen of the display device 157. If the player performs a stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 in accordance with this display, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1 is displayed on the active line, so that the gaming state is the probability of being replayed. The state (RT0) is maintained, and the transition to the replay low probability state (RT1) is not made.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game state shifts from another gaming state to a re-playing probability state (RT0) or a bonus combination internal winning state (RT3), a continuous effect over four games is executed. A continuous performance is a continuous performance developed over a plurality of games, and an expectation that suggests to the player a decision that is advantageous to the player (for example, an internal lottery result, etc.) and a transition to an advantageous gaming state. It is a feeling production. In the present embodiment, it is notified whether or not the bonus combination is won internally at the end of the continuous effect (when the display of the fourth game is determined). Specifically, when winning a winning combination (replaying role 2, small role 1, small role 2) and shifting from another gaming state to a replaying probability state (RT0), Lastly, if the bonus combination is performed to indicate that the bonus combination has not been won internally and the game is shifted from another game state to the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3), the bonus combination will be internally won at the end of the continuous performance. The production suggests that there is. As described above, in this embodiment, when a winning combination (re-playing role 2, small role 1, and small role 2) that is expected to win a bonus is won, in the two game states that may shift, Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the bonus combination is won internally not only from the winning probability of the re-game player but also from the aspect of the production. When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state, the operation procedure notification effect is also executed while executing the continuous effect.

  9 and 10 are timing chart diagrams of continuous effects. FIG. 9 shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state, and FIG. 9A shows a case where the replaying high probability state (RT2) is shifted to the replaying probability state (RT0). That is, when the bonus combination is not internally won, FIG. 9B shows the case where the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is shifted from the replay high probability state (RT2), that is, the bonus combination is internally won. Shows the case. FIG. 10 shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT state, and FIG. 10A shows a transition from the replay high probability state (RT2) to the replaying probability state (RT0). FIG. 10 (b) shows a case where the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is changed from the replay high probability state (RT2), that is, the bonus combination is internally won. Shows the case.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, continuous effects are executed during the initial four games that have shifted to the replaying probability state (RT0) or the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3). In the case shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 10 (a), since the bonus combination is not internally won, an effect indicating that the bonus combination is not internally won at the end of the fourth game is performed. On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 9B and FIG. 10B, since the bonus combination is won internally, an effect suggesting that the bonus combination is won internally at the end of the fourth game is performed.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show an example of a continuous effect image displayed on the effect image display device 157. 11 and 12 show display images when the first sub control unit 400 is in the AT state (also referred to as having an AT flag). In the first, second, and fourth games, the operation procedure notification effect is performed together with the continuous effect. Continuous production 1-4 (A) shows a case where the bonus combination is not internally won. Specifically, the main character loses the confrontation and displays the character “defeat” to make the bonus combination It is suggested that you have not won the internal. On the other hand, continuous production 1-4 (B) shows a case where the bonus is won internally, and more specifically, the main character wins the confrontation and displays the character “Victory” to display the bonus role. Suggests that you have won internally.

  Although details will be described later, since the operation procedure notification effect in the replaying probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is different from the operation procedure notification effect in the other game states. The operation procedure notification effect in the replaying probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is also referred to as a special operation procedure notification effect. In the re-playing probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3), as described above, the continuous production is executed during the initial four games. Not desirable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 is in either the AT state or the non-AT state during the initial four games during the transition to the replaying probability state (RT0) and the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3). Even if it exists, the operation procedure alerting | reporting effect (henceforth "RT0 stay navigation") for staying in the replaying probability state (RT0) is performed. The RT0 stay navigation when staying in the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) has no substantial meaning, but is performed in order to maintain the sameness as the replaying probability state (RT0) ( Therefore, RT0 stay navigation when staying in the bonus combination internal winning state (RT3) is also referred to as “production navigation”). Specifically, when the three-choice small winning combination is won internally, “inward navigation” for notifying the internally winning winning combination is performed, and when the internal winning is performed in the push order replay, the replay probability state ( “Push order navigation” for notifying the stop operation order for staying at RT0) is performed.

  It should be noted that after the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state and the initial 4 games of the replaying probability state (RT0) transition, that is, after the 5 games in the replaying probability state (RT0), An operation for notifying a stop operation order for not moving to a more advantageous replay high probability state (RT2) or being demoted to a more unfavorable replay low probability state (RT1) in the case of internal winning in push order replay Produce a procedure notification (hereinafter also referred to as “promotion & avoidance navigation”). More specifically, when either of the “re-game player 1 · 3” or “re-game player 1 · 2 · 3” is won internally, the re-game player 3 is won and the re-game high probability state (RT2 ) Perform “push order navigation” to notify the stop operation order to shift to), and if either of the “re-game player 1, 4” or “re-game player 1, 2, 4” is won internally, A “push order navigation” is performed in which the re-game player 1 is awarded and a stop operation order for avoiding the transition to the re-game low probability state (RT1) is notified.

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

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  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.

  In step S102, medal insertion / 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, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that.

  In step S103, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S105, a combination internal lottery process is performed. In the combination internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). Also, in this step S105, preparation is made for transmitting an effect information command including internal winning information indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery and RT information indicating the gaming state to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the watermelon is won internally, a preparation information command indicating that the watermelon is internally won is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and the result of the winning combination internal lottery is lost (the winning combination) In the case of non-winning, preparation for transmitting an effect information command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S106, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S105.

  In step S107, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started by reel rotation start processing.

  In step S108, it is determined whether or not all the reels, that is, the reels 110 to 112 are all stopped. If all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, display determination processing is performed. In the display determination process, 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 “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is arranged on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the watermelon symbol is won. Also, in this step S109, preparation is made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S111, a game state control process (details will be described later) for performing game state transition control is performed.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Game state control processing>
Next, the game state control process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether the RT state (game state) is any of RT0 to RT2. If the RT state (gaming state) is any of RT0 to RT2, the process proceeds to step S202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the RT1 transition opportunity is displayed on the active line. Here, the symbol combination of the RT1 transition opportunity refers to the symbol combination that transitions to RT1, and specifically refers to any of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing player 4 and the bell spillage. If the symbol combination of the RT1 transition opportunity is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S203, since the RT1 transition opportunity symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the RT state (game state) is set to RT1.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the RT2 transition opportunity is displayed on the active line. Here, the symbol combination of the RT2 transition opportunity refers to the symbol combination that shifts to RT2, specifically, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 3. If the RT2 transition opportunity symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S205, the RT2 transition opportunity is displayed on the active line, so the RT state (game state) is set to RT2.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not any of the special roles 1 to 4 is won internally. If any of the special roles 1 to 4 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S207. If not, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S207, since the bonus combination is won internally, a bonus flag indicating that the bonus combination is internally won is set (ON), and then in step S208, the RT state (game state) is set to RT3.

  In step S209, it is determined whether the RT state (game state) is either RT1 or 2. If the RT state (game state) is either RT1 or 2, the process proceeds to step S210, and if not, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination that triggers the transition to RT0 is displayed on the active line. Here, the symbol combination of the RT0 transition opportunity refers to a symbol combination that shifts to RT0, and specifically refers to a symbol combination corresponding to any one of the re-game combination 2, the small combination 1, and the small combination 2. When the symbol combination of the RT0 transition opportunity is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S211. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S211, the RT0 transition opportunity symbol combination is displayed on the active line, so the RT state (game state) is set to RT0.

  In step S212, it is determined whether or not the RT state (game state) is RT4. If the RT state (game state) is RT4, the process proceeds to step S213, and if not, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S213, the value of the payout counter indicating the total payout number of medals in RT4 is updated based on the number of medals paid out in the game.

  In step S214, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout counter exceeds 241. If the value of the payout counter exceeds 241, the process proceeds to step S 215, otherwise the process proceeds to step S 216.

  In step S215, since the total payout number of medals at RT4 exceeds 241, the RT state (game state) is set to RT0.

  In step S216, it is determined whether or not the RT state (game state) is RT3. If the RT state (game state) is RT3, the process proceeds to step S217. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S217, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 to 4 that has been won internally is displayed on the active line. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 to 4 won internally is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S218, and if not, the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S218, since the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combinations 1 to 4 won internally are displayed on the active line, the RT state (game state) is set to RT4, and then in step S219, the bonus flag is reset. .

  In step S220, preparation is made for transmitting to the first sub-control unit 400 a game information command indicating the RT state (game state) and the total number of medals paid out in RT4.

<Main control unit 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 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, timer interrupt start processing 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 S1002, the WDT is counted periodically (to prevent detection of processing abnormality) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, 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 S1004, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S1005, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit. For example, in the present embodiment, the above-described auxiliary signal output timer is decremented.

  In step S1006, 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 S1003 are read, the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality, etc. are monitored, and an error is detected. Performs error handling. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S1007, if the status of each reel is “start rotation”, a reel control process is performed. In this reel control process, the rotation of the reel is controlled, and from the plurality of reel stop control data candidates selected in step S106 of the main control unit main process, the reels 110 to 112 are actually controlled according to the stop order and the stop situation of the reels 110 to 112. After the reel stop control data used for the reel stop control is determined, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped based on the determined reel stop data. Note that a stop button reception process described later is a subroutine of a reel control process in step S807.

  In step S1008, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands 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, a basic command, a start lever reception command, an effect information command, a rotation start command for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and a stop button for receiving operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 A reception command, a stop position information command associated with the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command associated with the medal payout processing, a payout end command, etc.), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  The first sub-control unit 400 can 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 is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, it is possible to determine the content of the effect control.

  In step S1009, external signal output processing is performed. In this external signal output processing, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S1010, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low-voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S1012. If the low-voltage signal is off (when power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, 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 S1001 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 S1012, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4B is a flowchart of command processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. These are the flowcharts of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S2001. 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 step S2002, 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 S2003.

  In step S2003, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S2004, first sub-control unit command processing (details will be described later) is performed. In the first sub control unit command process, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S2005, effect update processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S2004, the effect data is read from the ROM 406 based on the result of each event process (for example, effect setting process, gaming state control process, etc.) corresponding to this command. When the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data of each effect device (speaker, lamp, liquid crystal image display device, shutter, etc.) is updated.

  In step S2006, a sound control process is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S2005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S2007, a lamp control process is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S2005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S2008, an information output process is performed. In the information output process, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S2005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S2002. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 command process will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub control unit 400 command process is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit 400 command process in step S2004 of FIG.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S2102, and if there is no unprocessed command, the first sub-control unit 400 command process is terminated.

  In step S2102, the process jumps to a process corresponding to an unprocessed command. For example, when the unprocessed command is a medal insertion command, processing when a medal is inserted (explanation is omitted), when the command is when a start lever is received, processing when a start lever is received, and when setting an effect information command Processing (details will be described later), in the case of a stop button acceptance command, in the case of a stop button acceptance processing (explanation is omitted), in the case of a display determination command, in display judgment processing (explanation is omitted), the game information command In this case, the process jumps to a game state control process (details will be described later).

  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 S2201 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). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S2301, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Accordingly, in step S2002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S2302, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Production setting process>
Next, the effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect setting process is an event process executed when the unprocessed command is an effect information command in step S2102 of FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect setting process.

  In step S2401, the internal winning information in the first sub-control unit 400 is updated based on the effect information command.

  In step S2402, the RT information in the first sub control unit 400 is updated based on the effect information command.

  In step S2403, an AT lottery process (described later in detail) for determining whether or not to grant an AT game (a game in the AT state) is performed.

  In step S2404, depending on the RT state (game state) of the main control unit 300 and the result of the AT lottery in step S2401, effects to be generated at each event (start lever operation, stop button reception, display determination, etc.) A lottery process is performed. In the present embodiment, when transitioning to RT0 and RT3, continuous effects over a plurality of games are executed.

  In step S2405, the effect of each event is set based on the lottery result of the effect in step S2404 (however, an operation procedure notification effect described later is excluded because it is set in the next step).

  In step S2404, effect information related to the operation procedure notification effect is set (details will be described later).

  In step S2405, other processing based on the effect information command is executed.

<AT lottery processing>
Next, the AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT lottery process in step S2403 in FIG.

  The AT lottery process is a process for determining whether to give an AT game by lottery, and in this embodiment, when any of the condition devices 1 to 4 and the condition devices 5 to 14 is activated, that is, special It is executed when a single combination of roles 1 to 4, small roles 1 and 2, and a special role, one of small roles 1 to 4, and a duplicate role simultaneously winning either small role 1 or 2 are won internally. The In the present embodiment, the AT lottery conditions are set differently when the condition devices 1 to 4 are operated and when the condition devices 5 to 14 are operated.

  In step S2501, it is determined from the updated internal winning information whether any of the condition devices 1 to 4 has been activated. If any of the condition devices 1 to 4 is activated, the process proceeds to step S2502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2503.

  In step S2502, the AT lottery is executed using the first AT lottery table, and it is determined whether or not to give an AT game.

  In step S2503, it is determined from the updated internal winning information whether any of the condition devices 5 to 14 has been activated. If any of the condition devices 5 to 14 is activated, the process proceeds to step S2504, and if not, the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In step S2504, the AT lottery is executed using the second AT lottery table, and it is determined whether or not to give an AT game.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. If the AT lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S2506. If not, the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In step S2506, an AT flag indicating that the first sub control unit 400 is in the AT state is set.

  In step S2507, the AT game stock game number lottery is performed, and the AT game stock game number given by the lottery process is determined.

  In step S2508, the AT game information including the AT flag and the number of stock games of the AT game is updated. Specifically, the AT game stock game number is updated by adding the AT game stock game number determined by the lottery process to the current AT game stock game number. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state for the number of updated AT games stock games.

<Operation procedure notification effect setting process>
Next, the operation procedure notification effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation procedure notification effect setting process in step S2406 of FIG.

  In step S2601, it is determined from the updated RT information whether the RT state (game state) is either RT0 or RT3. If the RT state (game state) is either RT0 or RT3, the process proceeds to step S2602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2602, special operation procedure notification effect setting processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S2603, it is determined from the updated RT information whether the RT state (game state) is either RT1 or RT2. If the RT state (game state) is either RT1 or RT2, the process proceeds to step S2604, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2605.

  In step S2604, it is determined whether there is an AT flag. If the AT flag is present (set), the process proceeds to step S2605. If the AT flag is absent (reset), the operation procedure notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S2605, it is determined whether any of the condition devices 15 to 17 is operating. If any of the condition devices 15 to 17 is operating, the process proceeds to step S2606, and if not, the operation procedure notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S2606, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT1 or RT2, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state, and the three-choice small role is won internally. A navigation effect is additionally set (see FIG. 8A).

<Special operation procedure notification production setting process>
Next, the special operation procedure notification effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the special operation procedure notification effect setting process in step S2602 of FIG.

  In step S2701, it is determined whether the number of RT0 transition games is zero. Here, the RT0 transition game number is a value indicating the number of remaining games of the continuous effect, and 4 is initially set when transitioning to RT0 or RT3, and 1 is subtracted every time the game is digested. That is, the RT0 transition game number 0 indicates that the continuous effect over 4 games has been completed. If the RT0 transition game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S2707. If the RT0 transition game number is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2702.

  In step S2702, 1 is subtracted from the RT0 transition game number.

  In step S2703, it is determined whether any of the condition devices 15 to 17 is operating. If any of the condition devices 15 to 17 is operating, the process proceeds to step S2704. If not, the process proceeds to step S2705.

  In step S2704, since the three-choice winning combination is won internally, an effect of a navigation system for notifying the winning combination is additionally set.

  In step S2705, it is determined whether any of the condition devices 25 to 28 is operating. If any of the condition devices 25 to 28 is operating, the process proceeds to step S2706; otherwise, the special operation procedure notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S2706, a push order navigation effect for allowing the re-gamer 1 to win is additionally set. More specifically, when the condition device 25 is activated, the push order navigation for notifying the first stop reel as the left reel 110, and when the condition device 26 is activated, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel. When the push order navigation to notify the reel 112 and the condition device 27 are activated, the push order navigation to inform the first stop reel to the left reel 110 and when the case device 28 is activated, the first stop reel is turned to the middle. An effect of push order navigation informing the reel 111 or the right reel 112 is additionally set.

  As described above, when the RT0 transition game number is a positive number, continuous production is being performed, so RT0 stay navigation is performed as shown in steps S2703 to S2706 (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  In step S2707, it is determined whether there is an AT flag. If there is an AT flag, the process proceeds to step S2708. If there is no AT flag, the special operation procedure notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S2708, it is determined from the updated RT information whether the RT state (game state) is RT3. If the RT state (game state) is RT3, the special operation procedure notification effect setting process is terminated, and if the RT state (game state) is not RT3, the process proceeds to step S2709.

  In step S2709, it is determined whether either of the condition devices 25 or 26 is operating. If either of the condition devices 25 or 26 is operating, the process proceeds to step S2710, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2711.

  In step S2710, since the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state and is in the 5th game of RT0, an effect of the first stop navigation for winning the regame player 3 is additionally set. Specifically, when the condition device 25 is activated, push order navigation for informing the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112, and when the condition device 26 is activated, the first stop reel is moved to the left. An effect of push order navigation to notify the reel 110 is additionally set.

  In step S2711, it is determined whether either of the condition devices 27 or 28 is operating. If either of the condition devices 27 or 28 is operating, the process proceeds to step S2712. Otherwise, the special operation procedure notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S2712, since the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state and is in the 5th game of RT0, additional push order navigation for allowing the re-game player 1 to win is additionally set. More specifically, when the condition device 27 is activated, the push order navigation for notifying the first stop reel as the left reel 110, and when the condition device 28 is activated, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel. A push order navigation effect to notify the reel 112 is additionally set.

  As described above, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state and there are five games after RT0, promotion & avoidance navigation is performed as shown in steps S2709 to S2712 (see FIG. 9).

<Processing during game state control>
Next, the game state control process will be described with reference to FIG. The game state control process is an event process that is executed when the unprocessed command is a game information command in step S2102 of FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of game state control.

  In step S2801, the RT information in the first sub-control unit 400 is updated based on the game information command.

  In step S2802, it is determined based on the updated RT information whether the RT state (game state) of the main control unit 300 has shifted to RT0 or RT3. If the RT state has shifted to RT0 or RT3, the process proceeds to step S2803; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2804.

  In step S2803, 4 is set as the number of RT0 transition games.

  In step S2804, it is determined whether or not the number of AT stock games is a positive number. If the AT stock game number is a positive number, the process proceeds to step S2805. If the AT stock game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S2809.

  In step S2805, it is determined whether or not the RT state of main controller 300 is RT1 or RT2. If the RT state (game state) of the main control unit 300 is RT1 or RT2, the process proceeds to step S2806, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2809.

  In step S2806, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT stock games. That is, in this embodiment, even if the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT state, when the RT state (game state) is RT0, RT3, and RT4, the AT stock game number is not subtracted and the RT state (game) Only when the (status) is RT1 or RT2, the number of AT stock games is subtracted.

  In step S2807, it is determined whether or not the number of AT stock games is zero. If the number of AT stock games is 0, the process proceeds to step S2808. If not, the process proceeds to step S2809.

  In step S2808, since the number of AT stock games has become 0, the AT flag is reset to end the AT state.

  In step S2809, other processing is performed.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S3001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S3005, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S3004, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S3006, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S3005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S3007, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S2005, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the flow returns to step S3002. In the present embodiment, the stop button navigation effect described above is executed.

  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 S3101 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, and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt.

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S3002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S3202, various update processes for updating the production random number and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of image control processing in step S3007 in FIG.

  In step S3301, 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 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 S3302, 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 S3303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S3303, 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 S3001, 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 (arrangement coordinates, 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 S3304, 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 S3305, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S3306; Wait for input.

  In step S3306, 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.

<Other embodiments>
In this embodiment, when transitioning to RT0, RT0 stay navigation is performed during the initial four games and the game state is controlled to stay at RT0. However, the period during which RT0 stay navigation is performed is limited to four games. Is not to be done. With the RT0 stay navigation, the number of games in which the game state stays at RT0 can be flexibly set such as 5 games and 6 games. In this case, the number of games for continuous production is also changed according to the number of RT0 stay navigation games.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are four types of bonus combinations, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 110 to 112 can only aim at one bonus combination per game. At least 4 games are required to determine whether or not. Therefore, although the number of games for continuous production is 4 games, the number of games for continuous production is 4 games as long as the design of the reels 110 to 112 is a design array that can aim for a plurality of bonus combinations in one game. May be shorter. For example, three games may be used.

  In addition, since the replaying probability state (RT0) of the present embodiment is terminated when the symbol combinations that trigger the transition to another gaming state are complete, a specified number is set as the termination condition of the replaying probability state (RT0). However, the end condition of the replaying probability state (RT0) may be a prescribed number of game digests. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the game is shifted to the re-playing probability state (RT0) and four games are finished, the game state may be shifted to another game state.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100), a plurality of types of symbols are provided and a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven are determined in advance. A lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, a combination internal lottery process) for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is performed by lottery, and provided for each of the plurality of reels, Based on a plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for stopping rotation individually, a lottery result of the lottery means, and a stop operation by the stop button, stop control relating to stop of rotation of the plurality of reels is performed. The stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel stop control processing) to be performed and the stop control by the stop control means, the predetermined effective line Judgment means (for example, main control unit 300, display) that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the symbol combination that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means Determination processing) and a game state setting for setting any one of the plurality of types of game states by providing a plurality of types of game states having different advantages for the player and satisfying a predetermined condition Means (for example, main control unit 300, gaming state control processing), wherein the plurality of types of roles play a game without requiring insertion of a game medium (for example, a medal) A re-playing role that can be played (for example, re-playing roles 1 to 4), and a bonus role (for example, BB1 to 4) that starts a bonus game (for example, RT4) that is most advantageous to the player by winning, One combination (for example, small combination 1, 2 and replay combination 2), and the lottery means, in one lottery process, the bonus combination and the first combination at the same time internal winning (for example, In the lottery that allows the small role 1 and BB1 to be elected), and in the one lottery process, the first role is won internally without winning the bonus role (for example, the small role 1 is won) A plurality of types of gaming states, a normal game (for example, RT1) in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is a predetermined probability;
Including a replay high probability game (for example, RT0, RT2, RT3) in which the internal winning probability of the regame player is higher than that of the normal game, and the bonus game (for example, RT4), and the replay high probability game Is the first replay high-probability game (for example, RT2) in which the internal winning probability of the re-playing combination is higher than the predetermined probability, and the bonus combination is internally winning A second replay high probability game (for example, RT3) in which the internal winning probability of the replaying player is a second probability that is higher than the predetermined probability but lower than the first probability; A third replay high probability game in which the bonus combination is not internally won, and the internal winning probability of the replaying role is a third probability that is substantially the same as the second probability (for example, RT0), and the gaming state setting means includes In the first replay high probability game, when the bonus combination and the first combination are won simultaneously by the lottery means, and the winning of the first combination is determined by the determination unit The gaming state is set from the first replay high probability game to the second replay high probability game. In the first replay high probability game, the lottery means does not win the bonus combination. If one winning combination is won and the winning means is determined by the determining means, the gaming state is changed from the first replay high probability game to the third replay high probability game. Setting is a basic configuration.

  In the present embodiment, even if the bonus combination is won internally in the replay high probability game, the internal winning probability of the replay combination can be lowered, so that there is an effect that the bonus combination can be easily arranged. In the case of winning the first role that is expected to win a bonus role in a replay high probability game, the second replay high probability game or the second replay high probability game that is in the bonus internal winning state Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the bonus combination has been won internally from the change in the internal winning probability of the replay combination. In other words, according to the present embodiment, there is an effect that, in the case of winning the first combination that expects a bonus combination in the replay high probability game, whether or not the internal winning of the bonus combination is won't be detected. In addition, it is preferable that the above-described “second probability” and “third probability” are substantially identical, and that there is no difference between the two. Specifically, the denominator difference is preferably about 0 to 0.5 (for example, about 1/4 and 1 / 4.5).

  The bonus combination includes a plurality of types of bonus combinations (for example, BB1 to 4) having different symbol combinations, and the symbol arrangement on the plurality of reels determines that each of the plurality of types of bonus combinations is the effective. A symbol array that requires at least a first number of games (for example, 4 games) in order to stop and display all on the line, and the gaming state is set to the first replay high probability game by the gaming state setting means. To the third replay high probability game, the stay process for executing the stay process for causing the game state to stay in the third replay high probability game for at least the first number of games. It is preferable to further include execution means (for example, maintaining the gaming state by executing RT0 stay navigation and maintaining the gaming state until the prescribed number of games is consumed).

  In this case, the expectation of winning the bonus combination can be maintained at least for the first number of games aiming for the bonus combination.

  The stay process execution means includes notification means for notifying stop procedures for the plurality of reels in a predetermined manner (for example, the effect image display device 157, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500). The re-game player is a non-transition re-game player (for example, re-game player 1) that does not shift to another game state when winning is determined by the determination means. When the winning operation is performed in accordance with a predetermined first stop procedure (for example, the first stop reel is other than the left reel 110, etc.) by internal winning by the lottery means, the determination means determines the winning. In addition, in the third replay high probability game, when a winning is determined by the determination means, a first transition replay game player (for example, a regame game player) that shifts to the first replay high probability game is determined. 3) and When an internal winning is performed by the lottery means and a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined second stop procedure (for example, the first stop reel is other than the left reel 110) is performed, a winning is determined by the determination means. In the third replay high-probability game, when a winning is determined by the determining means, a second transition replaying game (for example, replaying game 4) that shifts to the normal game, The lottery means is a lottery that allows the first transition re-gamer and the non-transition re-gamer to win simultaneously (for example, re-games 1 and 3 are elected) in one lottery process; and In a single lottery process, a lottery is executed that allows the second transition re-gamer and the non-transfer re-gamer to win simultaneously (for example, re-games 1 and 4 are won), and the notification The means is based on the gaming state setting means. , When the gaming state is set from the first replay high probability game to the third replay high probability game, and between the first number of games, the lottery means performs the first transition replay. When a game player and the non-transitional re-game player are won at the same time, a stop procedure other than the first stop procedure is notified, and the game state is determined from the first replay high probability game by the game state setting means. In the case where the third replay high probability game is set, the lottery means makes the second transfer replay game player and the non-transfer replay game game overlap between the first game numbers. In this case, it is preferable to notify the stop procedure other than the second stop procedure.

  In this case, it is possible to stay in the third replay high-probability game for the first number of games by informing the stop procedure. Therefore, depending on the type of bonus combination, etc., the third replay high-probability game The stay period can be set flexibly.

  Further, in the normal game, the game state setting means wins the bonus combination and the first combination at the same time by the lottery unit, and the determination unit determines the winning of the first combination. In this case, the game state is set from the normal game to the second replay high probability game, and in the normal game, the lottery means wins the first combination without winning the bonus combination internally. When the determination means determines that the first winning combination is won, it is preferable to set the gaming state from the normal game to the third replay high probability game.

  In this case, in the case of winning the first combination that is expected to win the bonus combination in the normal game, the third replay high probability that is substantially the same as the second replay high probability game that is in the bonus internal winning state. Since the game is shifted to the game, the player cannot determine whether or not the bonus combination is won internally from the change in the internal winning probability of the re-game combination. In other words, there is an effect that, when winning the first combination that expects a bonus combination in a normal game, whether or not the internal winning of the bonus combination is won't be detected.

  Further, when the gaming state is set from the first replay high probability game to the third replay high probability game by the gaming state setting means, the bonus combination is applied over the first number of games. Further effect means (for example, effect image display device 157, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, effect setting process, image control process, etc.) for executing a continuous effect that makes the player expect an internal winning of It is preferable to provide.

  In this case, since the continuous performance over the first number of games is executed, the expectation of winning the bonus combination can be further increased.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100), a plurality of types of symbols are applied and a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven, and a plurality of predetermined types. A lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, internal winning lottery process) for determining whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined by lottery and a plurality of reels are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. Stop control means for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the plurality of reels based on a plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) to be stopped, a lottery result of the lottery means, and a stop operation by the stop button (For example, main control unit 300, reel stop control process) and stop control by the stop control means, stop display is performed on a predetermined active line. Determining means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not the symbol combination is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, display determination processing) And game state setting means (for example, main control unit 300, game state control) for setting any one game state from a plurality of types of game states having different degrees of advantage for the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The plurality of types of roles can be played without requiring the insertion of game media (for example, medals) (for example, the replay role 1). To 4), a bonus combination (for example, BB1 to 4) for starting a bonus game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game by winning a prize, and a first combination (for example, a small combination 1, 2 or a replay combination) 2) and The lottery means can perform the first lottery to allow the bonus combination and the first combination to be simultaneously won in one lottery process and the bonus combination in one lottery process. A second lottery that allows the first winning combination to be won internally without winning, and the plurality of types of gaming states have a predetermined internal winning probability of the re-playing winning combination. A first gaming state (for example, RT3), a second gaming state (for example, RT0) in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is substantially the same as the predetermined probability, and the re-gamer And the third gaming state (for example, RT1, RT2) different from the first gaming state, and the gaming state setting means is at least in the third gaming state, The bonus combination and the bonus by the lottery means When the first combination is won internally, the gaming state is changed from the third gaming state even if the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Set in the first gaming state, and in the third gaming state, at least the lottery means does not win the bonus combination internally and wins the first combination, and the first combination When the symbol combination correspondingly determined is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is set from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, and the bonus combination is A plurality of types of bonus combinations (for example, BB1 to 4) having different symbol combinations are included, and the symbol arrangement in the plurality of reels displays all of the plurality of types of bonus combinations stopped on the active line. At least a first number of games (for example, 4 games) is required, and the gaming state is set from the third gaming state to the second gaming state by the gaming state setting means. In such a case, stay processing execution means for executing stay processing for causing the gaming state to stay in the second gaming state for at least the first number of games (for example, gaming state by executing RT0 stay navigation) And maintaining the gaming state until the prescribed number of games is consumed is a second basic configuration.

  In the present embodiment, when winning the first combination that is expected to win a bonus combination in the third gaming state, the first gaming state that is in the bonus internal winning state, or the first gaming state Since the game state shifts to substantially the same second gaming state, the player cannot determine whether or not the bonus combination is won internally from the change in the internal winning probability of the re-game combination. That is, according to the present embodiment, there is an effect that in the third gaming state, when winning the first combination that expects a bonus combination, whether or not the internal winning of the bonus combination is won't be detected. Further, the expectation of winning the bonus combination can be maintained at least for the first number of games aiming for the bonus combination.

  In the second basic configuration, when the second game state is set, the game state setting means plays a game until at least the first game number is consumed unless the bonus combination is won internally. It is preferable that the state is the second gaming state.

  Further, in the second basic configuration described above, there is provided an informing means for informing a stop procedure for the plurality of reels in a predetermined informing manner, and the plurality of types of combinations include a second combination (for example, the replaying combination 1 ) And a third combination different from the second combination (for example, re-playing combination 3), and the lottery means performs the second combination and the third combination in one lottery process. A third lottery that enables an internal winning at the same time, and the stop control means is configured to execute a second lottery in a state where the second winning combination and the third winning combination are simultaneously winning an internal winning. When the stop operation is performed in one stop procedure (for example, the stop operation with the first stop operation on the left), the symbol combination determined corresponding to the second combination is stopped on the effective line. In the state where the second combination and the third combination are simultaneously elected internally, When the stop operation is performed in a second stop procedure different from the first stop procedure (for example, a stop operation in which the first stop operation is other than the left), it is determined corresponding to the third role. The displayed symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the gaming state setting means is configured such that, in the second gaming state, the symbol combination determined corresponding to the second combination is the active line. If it is stopped and displayed above, the gaming state is maintained as the second gaming state, and in the second gaming state, the symbol combination determined corresponding to the third combination is the effective line. In the case where it is stopped and displayed above, the game state is set from the second game state to the third game state, and the stay process execution means, during the first game number, By the lottery means, the second role and the third role are Sometimes when internal winning is the first stop procedure to inform the said notification means in a predetermined manner, and executes the stay process, it is preferable.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

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Claims (1)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
Provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, a plurality of stop buttons for stopping individually the rotation of the plurality of reels,
Stop control means for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the plurality of reels based on a lottery result of the lottery means and a stop operation by the stop button;
Depending on whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control by the stop control means is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the internal winning combination by the lottery means. A determination means for determining a prize winning;
A game state setting means for setting any one game state from a plurality of types of game states having different degrees of advantage for the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A game machine equipped with
The multiple types of roles are:
A re-player who can play a game without the need to insert a game medium;
In the case of an internal winning, a bonus combination in which the internal winning is carried over until the symbol combination determined corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line ,
Including the first role,
The lottery means
A first lottery that allows the bonus combination and the first combination to win simultaneously in a single lottery process;
A second lottery that allows the first combination to be won internally without winning the bonus combination in a single lottery process;
The plurality of types of gaming states are:
A gaming state used when the bonus combination is not internally won, and a first gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-playing role is a first internal winning probability ;
A second game that is used when the bonus combination is won internally, and the internal winning probability of the re-playing combination is a second internal winning probability changed from the first internal winning probability State and
A gaming state used when the bonus combination is not internally won, and a third internal winning probability in which the internal winning probability of the re-playing role is the same as or substantially the same as the second internal winning probability A third gaming state,
A bonus game state that is started when a symbol combination determined corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line ,
The gaming state setting means includes
In the first gaming state , the bonus combination and the first combination are simultaneously won internally by the lottery means , and the symbol combination determined corresponding to the bonus combination won internally is stopped on the active line. If the symbol combination determined corresponding to the first winning without displaying is stopped on the effective line, such that the game state in the next game is started in the second game condition Set,
In the first gaming state , the lottery means does not win the bonus combination internally but wins the first combination internally, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is the active line. If it is stopped on the upper, which is set so that the game state in the next game is started in the third game state,
The bonus combination includes a plurality of types of bonus combinations having different symbol combinations,
The symbol arrangement on the plurality of reels requires a first number of games in order to stop and display all of the plurality of types of bonus combinations on the active line,
The gaming state setting means includes
If the third gaming state is set, the gaming state can be maintained in the third gaming state for the first number of games,
The gaming state setting means includes
If none of the multiple types of bonus combinations is won internally during the first game number in the third game state, the game state in the next game after the first game number has elapsed Set to start in the first gaming state ,
An internal winning combination of any of the plurality of types of bonus combinations during the first number of games in the third gaming state , and a symbol combination determined corresponding to the internally winning bonus combination is the active line If it is stopped and displayed above, the game state in the next game is set to start in the bonus game state regardless of the progress of the first game number,
An internal winning combination of any of the plurality of types of bonus combinations during the first number of games in the third gaming state , and a symbol combination determined corresponding to the internally winning bonus combination is the active line If not stopped and displayed above, the game state in the next game is set to start in the second game state regardless of the progress of the first game number,
The gaming state setting means includes
When the symbol combination determined corresponding to the bonus combination won in the second gaming state is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state in the next game is started in the bonus gaming state. Is what you set up,
A game stand characterized by that.