JP6178049B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines where a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the variable display of the identification information in this way, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display unit, the game is shifted to the specific game state as a privilege. There is something that was configured.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, as proposed in Patent Document 1, it is known to execute an effect in which the effect display mode is changed step by step until a specific display result is displayed. This effect suggests that a specific display result is displayed, that is, that a privilege is granted. Therefore, with such a configuration, the effect display is diversified and the specific display result is displayed. The expectation for the game can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2004-65434 A (paragraphs 0073 to 0082)

  However, when it is configured to be able to determine the execution of both an effect whose aspect changes stepwise as described in Patent Document 1 and an effect different from this effect, the effect display is stepwise in one effect. During the change, it is possible to detect whether or not a privilege is given by the effect display of the other effect, and the effect of effect display of the effect display that progresses in stages may be diminished.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the effect of staging that changes the mode in stages. And

(Means 1) In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game, and is advantageous for the player (for example, Bonus granting means (for example, a portion that performs a process of shifting to the bonus in FIG. 12 when it is determined that the bonus is won in the process of Sd4 in FIG. 6), and the possibility of granting the bonus An effect execution means (for example, a part performing Se2 and Se6 in FIG. 20) for executing an effect to suggest and an effect execution determination means (for example, the process of Sc2 in FIG. 18) for determining whether to execute the effect. The effect includes a first effect (for example, a first step-up effect) whose aspect changes stepwise and a second effect (for example, a normal effect) different from the first effect. , Production execution decision When the stage decides to execute both the first effect and the second effect, the first effect is prioritized and the second effect is executed after the first effect ends (for example, FIG. 20 in which Se6 is executed after it is determined as “Y” in Se3), the area where the first effect is executed and the area where the second effect is executed are different, and the effect execution means And the second effect can be executed by displaying an image using a character, and a specific effect using both the region for executing the first effect and the region for executing the second effect can be executed. And
According to such a structure, it can prevent that the production effect of the production in which an aspect changes in steps is impaired.
In the means 1, the “predetermined number of bets” means at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or a maximum bet number. You may make it become. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.
Further, in the means 1, the “game machine” includes both a slot machine and a pachinko game machine.
Further, in the means 1, the “privilege” includes both a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player regarding the value addition and a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player regarding the value addition. For example, in the slot machine, the privilege to directly give value to the player is shifted to AT (assist time), which is a notification period in which the operation mode of the stop switch for winning the winning combination is notified. Granting the right to transfer to the AT, increasing the AT continuation rate, adding the AT stock number, adding the AT game number, giving the AT more advantageous, giving the state easy to transfer to the AT, and winning the replay The transition to RT (replay time), which is different from the state, is allowed. In pachinko machines, transition to jackpot state, provision of probability fluctuation state that increases the probability of transition to jackpot state, number of rounds during jackpot And more advantageous jackpot grants, such as raising the continuation rate, and giving shorter times when the variable display time for identification display is shortened Further, as benefits that do not directly give an advantage to the player in terms of value addition, for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect, an increase in the effect type, a transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, a portable terminal for the player 2D code display for adding wallpaper and music, and wallpaper and music for mobile terminals.

(Means 2) In the means 1, even if the mode of the second effect is the same mode, the degree of expectation that a privilege will be granted depends on the mode of the first effect (for example, in FIG. The ratios at which the three types of “composite effects” are executed may be different from each other).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to an effect whose aspect changes step by step.

(Means 3) Means 1 or 2 includes effect display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an effect, and the effect display means is a first display area in which the first effect can be displayed. (For example, area 51a shown in FIG. 22) and a second display area (for example, area 51b shown in FIG. 22) capable of displaying the second effect may be provided.
According to such a structure, it can prevent that the production effect of the production in one display area is spoiled.
The means 3 may be provided with a single effect display means having a first display area and a second display area, or an effect display means provided with the first display area and an effect provided with the second display area. You may provide a display means separately.

(Means 4) In the means 3, the effect display means integrally displays the first display area and the second display area when displaying a predetermined effect (for example, a part for performing the process of Sg3 in FIG. 21). You may do it.
According to such a configuration, an effect having an impact can be displayed by performing an effect using the widened display area.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, delay control means for delaying the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the start switch 7 is operated in step Sd1 in FIG. 6, the stop switch In step Sd3, when the predetermined wait period or freeze period elapses, the operation of the stop switch is enabled), and the first effect is a delay in which the delay is performed. It may be executed during a period (for example, a portion where the first step-up effect in FIG. 19 is performed before the stop switch is activated).
According to such a configuration, the game cannot be progressed in the delay period, so that it is possible to concentrate on the effect and increase the degree of attention to the effect.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, an effect is executed by a predetermined stop operation (for example, a betting number setting operation shown in FIG. 26A and a start operation shown in FIG. 26B). The period during which it is possible to cancel is the first period (for example, the period from the start of execution of the third stage of the chance effect shown in FIG. 26A until the betting number setting operation is performed), There is a second period longer than the first period (for example, a period from the start of the third stage of the chance production shown in FIG. 26B until the start operation is performed), and the production is highly expected. Including a high degree effect ("sakura pattern" shown in FIG. 27) and a low expectation degree effect ("normal pattern" shown in FIG. 27) with a lower degree of expectation that a privilege is given than the high expectation degree effect. When executing the expectation effect, the second period is easily selected (for example, FIG. 2). As shown in (b), when the “sakura pattern” is selected, the period from the start of the third stage of the chance effect until the start operation is performed may be selected. .
According to such a configuration, even if the stop operation is performed by the player and the execution of the effect is ended in the middle, the important information for obtaining the benefit among the contents suggested by the effect is recognized as much as possible. be able to.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game control process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol combination, symbol combination, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of replay and a symbol combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer turn. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation object combination in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the effect lottery table used by the effect determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the continuous production execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when performing a normal production after a step-up production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when integrating the display area of an effect image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect when suppressing a 2nd effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the modification of a normal effect. It is a timing chart in the modification of a normal effect. It is a figure which shows the execution probability of chance production | presentation, and the execution probability of prior alert | report. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a cherry tree pattern alerting | reporting effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution situation of chance production.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter referred to as reel 2L, reel 2C, reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. 2R) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, production switch 5 for use in production There are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The start of reel rotation is delayed because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel 1d on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random value (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating the value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a software random number function). .

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 41c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in control related to internal lottery described later, data used in control related to medal payout In addition, data used for control related to rotation and stop of the reel, data used for control related to command input / output, and the like are stored.

  The ROM 41a included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 41b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 41a to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 41b stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 41a to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) described later is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a, and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 provides a work area for various effects control such as liquid crystal display, lamp display, and sound output, and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 91c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in the control related to AT described later, data used in the control related to image display, etc. Stored.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)), and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line LN that is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as the winning line LN). A winning combination will be awarded when a combination of symbols called “comb” is complete. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels are rotating, only the reel 2L is stopped, only the reel 2C is stopped, only the reel 2R is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the reel 2C is stopped, left, the reel 2R is stopped, the middle, or the reel 2R is stopped. Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the status of each, and from the specified address, each status And to be able to identify the stop control table necessary depending on. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn into the winning line LN to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is drawn so that it does not align with the winning line LN. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped in the winning line LN within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the elected small role will be placed in the winning line LN within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is set to 4 in the winning line LN. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the winning line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If it is not possible to withdraw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames to the line LN, if the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn and the small combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special combination.

  In this embodiment, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning combination is prioritized over the winning special role, the special role is controlled to align with the winning line LN only when the winning combination cannot be drawn. When the two are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the special role with the winning line LN has priority over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn. .

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning line LN will be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games with the winning line LN has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but the rotation of the reel is started. Then, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. Anyway. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, for example, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized. By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. (Sa2). These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, after permitting access to the RAM 41c (Sa3), it is determined whether or not the backup flag for the internal lottery control module is set in the external memory (backup RAM) (Sa4). In this embodiment, a backup flag is set for backup data when a power failure occurs.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sa5). After clearing the backup flag, the exclusive OR of the backup data is obtained to calculate the checksum, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum being backed up (Sa6). The checksum that is backed up is calculated and set for the backup data when the power is cut off. The checksum is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the backup RAM. For this reason, if the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data stored in all areas in the backup RAM is 0, the checksum is 0 and stored in all areas in the backup RAM. If the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data is 1, the checksum is 1.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums do not match, or if it is determined in Sa4 that the backup flag is not set, initialization processing for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM (Sa14), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa15). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa12). It should be noted that the setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after the process of step Sa17. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and the winning probability of the winning combination The process changes to a setting change process for changing the setting, that is, a setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa15, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa16), an error command indicating a RAM abnormality is generated, and the generated error command is stored in a command buffer ( Sa17). The error command is transmitted immediately after the process of step Sa17 by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and error processing, that is, RAM Move to abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormality error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums match, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa7). If the setting key switch 37 is on, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c is executed (Sa11), and then the above-described processes Sa12 to Sa13 are performed to change the setting change process, that is, to the setting change state. Transition. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa8). Then, a return command is generated, the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sa9), and a timer interrupt executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8 at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). The interruption of the process (main) is permitted (Sa10), and the process returns to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. The return command is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is the same as the command transmission process in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after steps Sa31 to Sa37. Sent immediately after processing is executed. If any one of the game control processes shown in FIG. 6 is performed before the power interruption, the game process Sd1 to Sd7 is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa8. Of these processes, the process returns to the process performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 is performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa8, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state.

  The setting changing command is a command indicating that the setting is being changed. Since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state, the fact that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed. It can be specified.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption.

  In addition, in the startup process (main), in addition to the above-mentioned commands, a throw-in number command, a bonus type command, a gaming state command, an RT information 1 command, a return internal winning command are generated, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer. Stored. The command stored in the command buffer is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. After steps Sa31 to Sa37, the command in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt processing described later is performed. The transmission is immediately performed by executing processing similar to the transmission processing.

  The inserted number command is a command for designating the number of inserted medals.

  The bonus type command is a command for designating whether or not BB is being executed and which of BB1 to BB4 is being executed.

  The game state command is a command for designating a game state being executed (in BB, in RB, in re-game, or in setting change).

  The RT information 1 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 12).

  The return winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (a flag number of an internal winning flag) when a power interruption occurs.

  In the present embodiment, as the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, the above-described error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT In addition to the information 1 command and return internal winning command, there are a winning number command, an internal winning command, a winning number command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and an RT information 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (flag number of the internal winning flag).

  The internal winning command indicates whether or not the BB has won internally, the type of the BB that has been internally won (BB1 to BB shown in FIG. 12), and whether or not the main control unit 41 executes the effect (for example, freeze effect). The command to specify.

  The winning number command is a command for designating the type of winning combination that won a prize.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The RT information 2 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state, the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 12), and whether or not BB internal winning is being performed.

  Unlike the error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT information 1 command, return internal winning command, winning number command, internal winning command, winning number command The reel rotation start command, the reel stop command, and the RT information 2 command are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the timer allocation shown in FIGS. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the process (main).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content of the game control process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game control process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), a game end process (Sd6), an input / output process ( When the input / output process (Sd7) is completed, the process returns to the BET process (Sd1) again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, a process is performed in which a bet number is delayed in a settable state, a specified number of bets are set according to the gaming state, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. . In the case of performing weight control that delays the effective operation period of the stop switch for a predetermined period or freeze control that freezes the stop switch, if the start switch 7 is operated in the BET process of step Sd1, the operation of the stop switch Perform control to invalidate.

  The internal lottery process in step Sd2 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the internal lottery module. In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  The reel rotation process in step Sd3 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the reel rotation control module. In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed. A reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have started rotating, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped, and a symbol to be stopped for the reel are generated in the reel rotation processing and stored in the command buffer. . Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the reel (2L, 2C, or 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button is delayed until the rotation stops. When weight control or freeze control is executed, when a predetermined wait period or freeze period elapses in the reel rotation processing in step Sd3, the stop switch operation is accepted after the stop switch operation is validated. Control to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  In the winning determination process in step Sd4, when it is determined in step Sd4 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  The payout process in step Sd5 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the payout control module. In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  The input / output process in step Sd7 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the input / output control module. In the input / output process in step Sd7, the input state of the input port is monitored, the presence / absence of input of various switches is detected, and the detection result is set in the input buffer. In this embodiment, for example, in the switch input determination process of Sk21 and the stop switch process of Sk23 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 described later, the input set in Sd7 Check the status of the buffer to see if each switch is on. In the input / output process in step Sd7, a process of outputting output signals to various solenoids and LEDs is performed based on the state of the output buffer. In this embodiment, for example, various output values such as LEDs are set in the output buffer in the LED dynamic display process of Sk12 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. The

  7 to 8 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game control process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main). In the power interruption process (main), the backup flag used in the determination of Sa4 in the startup process (main) shown in FIG. 5 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sa6 in the startup process (main) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Whether or not there is a change in the detection state of the origin passing process (Sk20) to be validated and the switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) After sequentially executing a switch input determination process (Sk21) for performing a determination, a transmission request for an operation detection command, and the like, and a random number reading process (Sk22) for reading numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in a random value storage work, Sk26 Go to step. Note that the time until the operation of the stop switch is validated in the process at the time of passing through the origin is set after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was operated.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, a winning is achieved. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  9 to 11 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the transition of RT.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is controlled as a gaming state in one of the normal gaming state, the inside 1, the inside 2, RB, and BB (RB). In addition, RT is a replay time in which the probability of a replay is increased. In a normal gaming state (hereinafter, the normal gaming state is referred to as normal), any type of RT (replay) from RT0 to RT4 is used. Time).

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes 6 types of bonuses such as big bonuses 1 to 4 and regular bonuses 1 and 2.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7”. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, from the internal winning one of BB1, BB3, and RB2 until winning, it is controlled to 1 inside / RT0, and after winning the internal winning one of BB2, BB4, RB1 Until this is done, the internal control is controlled to 2 · RT0. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal RT4.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 ("black 7", "white 7", and "net 7") are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reel 2L, reel 2C, and reel 2R. Because.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, lower right bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right lower watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one role, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  For example, the middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Below, right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, single role, right-up bell, right-up bevel, right-up bevel are also shown in FIG. When a combination of the symbols shown is complete, a prize is awarded and the number of medals shown in FIG. 9 is paid out. As shown in FIG. 3, the right-down bell, the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged within 5 frames, so that a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Can be made, but the upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, 1 piece role, because there are places where the configuration symbol is not arranged within 5 frames, If a stop switch corresponding to a reel whose symbol is not arranged within 5 frames is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize is won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  For example, the normal replay is performed when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Become. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  Hereinafter, the lower replay, the fall replay, the promoted replays 1 and 2, the special replay, and the SP (special) replay are similarly awarded when the combinations of symbols shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, each of these replays is arranged within 5 frames, so that if it is elected, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. It can be said.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  In addition, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, it is controlled to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, it is controlled to the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 at that time. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, or normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 to normal / RT0, and only when it is normal / RT1 is promoted replay, and only from normal / RT1 is normal / RT0. It is comprised so that it may be controlled.

  In addition, after winning the special replay in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, it is controlled to normal / RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal / RT1 or normal / RT4 internal lottery, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay is awarded only in normal / RT0, normal / RT3, and from normal / RT0 / normal / RT3. Only normal and RT2 are controlled. When the special replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after winning the SP replay in normal / RT2, control is performed in normal / RT3. As will be described later, the SP replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, the internal one / RT0 or the internal two / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. As a result, normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4 are not controlled to normal / RT3, and SP replay is awarded only when normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 only from normal / RT2. It is comprised so that it may be controlled. If the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the transition outcome will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the transition items are composed of 20 kinds of combinations such as “Replay-Orange-Bell”. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected. When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after the transition points are aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT0, the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, the normal / RT1 is controlled. In addition, when the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT1, the normal / RT1 is maintained.

  Next, a combination of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside 1 (BB1, BB3, RB2 is elected), or the inside 2 (BB2, BB4, RB1 is elected) The winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether it is a BB (RB) or RB. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In the following, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  When normal / RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherries, 1 part, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, Replay GR16, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, and Replay GR25 are internal lottery pairs The role.

  In addition, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the upper watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a weak watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. A weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, and a strong cherry is a lower cherry plus one piece. Weak cherry can recognize that it is a weak cherry by having a combination of “BAR-Bell-ANY (any symbol type, that is, any symbol can be stopped)” in the middle. On the other hand, in the case of strong cherry, it can be recognized that the combination of “BAR-orange-ANY” or “BAR-BAR-ANY” is arranged in the middle row, so that the cherry is strong.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as push order bells.

  Replay GR11 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2, replay GR12 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2 + normal replay, replay GR13 is a fall replay + promotion replay 1, and replay GR14 is a fall Replay + promotion replay 1 + normal replay, replay GR15 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, and replay GR16 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay.

  Replay GR21 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR22 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR23 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR24 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR25 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  When it is normal / RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak melons, RB2 + strong melons, RB2 + weak cherries, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  When normal / RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay, replay GR32 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + falling replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + SP replay + lower replay, and replay GR34. Is special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, replay GR35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and replay GR36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall replay.

  When normal / RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle tier, BB1 + 1 double role, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36, SP replay are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  When normal / RT4, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherry, Single role, Normal replay, Lower replay, SP replay, Tumble replay, Promotion replay, Special Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When it is BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and all roles are subject to internal lottery, and when it is RB · RT0, all roles, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, and RB bell 3 are subject to internal lottery.

  All roles are all small roles other than right-up bevel, ie middle bell + right-down bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + Lower right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherries + 1 piece + right rising bell + right rising rivet.

  The RB bell 1 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel, the RB bell 2 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up beryl, and the RB bell 3 is all small roles, that is, the middle stage bell. + Downward bell + Upper bell 1 + Upper bell 2 + Upper bell 3 + Upper bell 4 + Upper bell 5 + Upper bell 6 + Upper bell 7 + Upper bell 8 + Middle watermelon + Downward watermelon + Upper watermelon + Lower cherry + Middle cherry + Single role + Upright Bell + bevel up to the right + bevel up to the right.

  Also, in normal / RT0-4, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion that can be elected simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2 The replay and SP replay judgment values are read separately from the bonus in internal 1 · RT0 and internal 2 · RT0, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece role, normal Since it is added to Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay, the winning probability of each of Strong Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, Middle Cherry, Single Role, Normal Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay is constant. It is secured to be.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside, but it is 1 in the inside or inside The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-4, and depending on whether it is RT0-4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles (bells) and a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously elected, the type of the winning small role or replaying role and the stop Control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small combination and the combination of the re-playing combination determined according to the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Therefore, the types of the small combination and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. FIG. 13 shows a list of small combinations and re-playing combination to be simultaneously won. FIG. 14 shows reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, and FIG. 15 shows reel control when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, for example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the promotion replay among the replaying players who have won Control is performed so that one combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Similarly, when the replays GR2 to 6 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  Similarly, when the replays GR11 to 16 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT0 where the replay GRs 11-16 are subject to internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11-16 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and the normal / RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 5/6 and shifts to normal RT1.

  In addition, in the replays GR21 to GR25, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the special replay combination among the selected replay players is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When stop operations are performed in order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the stop switch 8L Regardless of the stop operation timing of ~ 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay always wins.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is elected in the normal / RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 25 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  Further, in the replay GR31 to 36, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order (left push), the control for stopping the combination of the SP replay or the normal replay among the selected replay players in the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, the special replay combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the SP replay, special replay, and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that SP replay, special replay, or normal replay always wins.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT2 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the process proceeds to the normal / RT3. On the other hand, the normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal / RT2 is maintained. In addition, when SP replay is won as will be described later, one or more navigation stocks for obtaining the right to play a game at the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period, are always given.・ In RT2, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is elected, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one or more navigation stocks are given, and it is easy to win the SP replay. It is possible to shift to normal RT3 which is highly likely to be given.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery to determine whether or not the AT can be controlled by executing AT lottery processing. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. In the case where the AT lottery is won in a state where there is a navigation stock, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to obtain a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G). 555G), the AT is controlled and a navigation effect is executed during that time. In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the number of games at the AT is also determined at the same time.

  In addition, in normal / RT3 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one navigation stock described later On the other hand, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay wins with a probability of 4/6 and shifts to normal RT2.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, when the left bells 1 to 5 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle press or right press, the control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 2 to 8 or the shift outcome is aligned with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the combination of the middle bells among the selected small roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and left or right pressed. When the stop operation is performed at, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If right bells 1 to 4 are elected and stop operation is performed by pressing right, control is performed to stop the combination of middle bells in the selected small role in line with winning line LN, and stop by pressing left or middle. When an operation is performed, control is performed to stop any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome in line with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  When RB bell 1 (Right-up bell + Right-up Rivebe) is elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of right-up bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align the combination of rising right ribs on the winning line LN and stop.

  If RB Bell 2 (Rising Right Bell + Right Rising Bevel + Right Rising Berri) is won and stopped by pressing the middle, the combination of the right rising bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the control is performed to stop the right-up bevel combination in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the right, Control is performed to stop the combination in line with the winning line LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry +1 sheet role + right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up bevel), and if the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of right-up bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed to stop the right-beveled bevel combination aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of right-up bell, right-up ribebe and right-up bevel will be aligned on the winning line LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a rate of 1/3 Only "bell-bell-bell" combinations will be aligned to the right.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  Also, all roles (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle (Cherry + 1 hand + right-up bell + right-up rivebe) is selected, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, 1 inside, 2 inside, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, any of RT0-4 It is controlled.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when the promoted replay wins (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and is stopped in the order in which the promoted replay wins), normal / RT1, normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4, or when a fall replay wins at normal / RT0. The normal RT1 is such that the RT remaining game count is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game count becomes 0 after digesting the specified game count (1000G in the present embodiment). The process ends when the transition is made to normal / RT0 or the special role is won and the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in normal / RT0 or normal / RT3. In normal / RT2, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and when the prescribed number of games (30G in the present embodiment) is consumed, the number of remaining RT games becomes zero. Transition to normal / RT0, SP replay wins and transition to normal / RT3, transitional event stops and transition to normal / RT1, or special role is won and internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by moving to.

  Normal / RT3 shifts when SP replay wins in normal / RT2. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to normal / RT3, whether or not the normal / RT3 shifts to the normal / RT2 with the special replay winning, or the transition outcome stops and shifts to the normal / RT1 When the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or the inside 2, it ends.

  Normal / RT4 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT4, the normal / RT4 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 and 2 inside. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Also, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 4, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT control processing to identify that the AT is being executed from the AT flag. If there is, the navigation effect is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won.

  Here, the gaming state and the RT transition status of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal RT4.

  In normal / RT4, when the transition is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  Normally, in RT1, the special role is not won, the promotion replay is not won, the specified number of games (1000G) is consumed, or the promotion replay wins, and the normal role is transferred to RT0, and the special role is won Depending on the type of the special role that has been won, the game moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the promotion replay wins when the stopping order is correct, and the fall replay wins when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 25 are elected in normal / RT0 and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won, and if the answer is incorrect, the fall replay is won. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 21 to 25 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the transition is made to normal / RT2 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  Normally, in RT2, the special role is not won, SP replay is not won, and the regular game number (30G) is used to move to normal RT0, and SP replay is won to move to normal RT3, When the special role is elected, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside depending on the kind of the special role won.

  In normal / RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the SP replay wins when the stop order is correct. Further, in the normal / RT2, when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are elected, and when the stopping order is correct, the routine proceeds to normal / RT3, and any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 Will be transferred to normal / RT1 if the winning combination is not successful.

  In normal / RT3, when the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and when the transition roll stops, it moves to normal / RT1, and the special role is elected. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  In normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, the SP replay or the normal replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Further, in the normal / RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome is stopped. For this reason, in normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so the routine proceeds to normal / RT2, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the routine will shift to RT1.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  As described above, the gaming state and the transition state of the RT are set, but the navigation effect executed in the AT control process is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is won. As the navigation target combination, replays GR 1 to 6, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4 are set for normal / RT1. Further, when normal / RT0, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 are set. In normal / RT2, replay GRs 31 to 36, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are set. Moreover, in normal and RT4, the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 are set. As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR36, the push order of the stop switch for winning the promotion replay, special replay, or SP replay according to the winning situation is the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 or the speaker. This is notified by the output of the navigation voice from 53. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the order of pressing the stop switch for winning the bell according to the winning situation is the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed by display of a navigation image from the speaker and output of navigation sound from the speaker 53. Then, by depressing the stop switch in accordance with the navigation image or the navigation sound, it is possible to win the promoted replay winning, the special replay winning, the SP replay winning, the bell winning which are intentionally won, and to avoid the falling replay winning. Hereinafter, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, which are navigation target roles at RT 0 to 4, are referred to as “push order bells”, and the navigation target role at RT 0 to 2 among the replays GR 1 to 36. The replay GR that has become may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c and the external memory (backup RAM) is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa9 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting changing command is received, a setting changing command reception flag indicating that the setting changing command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  After the setting change command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sn6). If it is determined that the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sn7). After clearing the backup flag, an exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM is obtained and a checksum is calculated (Sn8). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (Sn9). If the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (Sn10).

  If it is determined that the command for changing the setting has not been received, it is determined whether or not the error command generated in Sa13 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41 ( Sn13). If it is determined that an error command has been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn14), and error processing is performed (Sn15). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined in Sn13 that no error command has been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn12). After the process of Sn12 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 17 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the determination of Sn6 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. 16 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sn9 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  After the command analysis process is completed, an effect determination process for determining the type of effect to be executed is executed (Sp5).

  In the effect determination process, when the step-up effect changing stepwise or the normal effect different from the step-up effect is determined, the effect execution process for executing these effects is executed (Sp6).

  In the effect determination process, when it is determined to be a continuous effect over a plurality of games, a continuous effect execution process for executing the continuous effect is executed (Sp7).

  Next, the effect determination process executed in Sp5 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a winning number command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If the winning number command has not been received, the process ends. When the winning number command is received, the effect determination lottery process is executed (Sc2). In the effect determination lottery process, by executing the effect determination lottery, it is determined whether or not the effect is executed, and the type is determined when the effect is executed. If it is decided to execute the effect, a flag corresponding to the type of effect to be executed is set, and the process ends (Sc3).

  Next, the effect lottery table used in the effect determination lottery in Sc2 of FIG. 18 will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a normal effect, a first step-up effect, a second step-up effect, a continuous effect, and a composite effect are set as effects. Each of these effects is executed by displaying an effect display on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The normal effect is an effect that is completed within one game, and the content is completed without a stepwise change in aspect. Note that there are multiple types of normal effects (for example, normal effects A, B, C...), And when it is decided to execute the normal effects, the type of normal effects to be executed is also determined.

  The first step-up effect is a step-up effect that is performed after the start switch is operated and before the operation of the stop switch is validated, and the mode changes stepwise. Specifically, there are three types of first step-up effects, one that ends in one step (one step), one that ends in two steps (two steps), and one that ends in three steps (three steps). There is.

  The second step-up effect is a step-up effect that is performed after the operation of the stop switch, and the aspect changes step by step. Specifically, there are three types of second step-up effects, one that ends in one step (one step), one that ends in two steps (two steps), and one that ends in three steps (three steps). There is.

  The continuous effect is an effect performed over a plurality of games, and the contents are continuously completed over the plurality of games.

  The combined effect is an effect that combines the first step-up effect and the normal effect. In the composite effect, the first step-up effect is performed after the start switch operation and before the stop switch operation is validated, and the normal effect is executed after the first step-up effect ends.

  Here, a plurality of types of composite effects are provided by combining first step-up effects having different number of steps with the same normal effects. For example, a combined effect in which a normal effect A is combined with a first step-up effect in 3 steps (3 steps), a combined effect in which a normal effect A is combined with a first step-up effect in 2 steps (2 steps), 1 step (1 A combined effect that combines the normal effect A with the first step-up effect of the stage) is provided.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the first step-up effect and the normal effect are combined as the combined effect, but the second step-up effect and the normal effect may be combined. For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the step-up effect and the effect other than the step-up notice effect are combined is shown as the composite effect, but the step-up effects may be combined to form a composite effect. For example, the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect may be combined to form a composite effect. As described above, it is possible to apply the present invention by providing a composite effect in which the combination of the present embodiment and the effect is different.

  Further, in Sc3 of FIG. 18, a flag corresponding to the type of effect is set, and in this flag, the type of effect (that is, whether it is a normal effect or a step-up effect), the type of normal effect ( That is, which of the normal effects A, B, C...), The type of step-up effect (that is, which of the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect), step of the step-up effect Information such as the number and the number of effect execution games in the continuous effect is added. Then, in Sc3 of FIG. 18, specifically, when executing the step-up effect, the step-up effect flag is set, and when executing the normal effect, the normal effect flag is set. Further, when executing the composite effect, both the step-up effect flag and the normal effect flag indicating that the first step-up effect is executed are set at a time.

  The effect display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into an area 51a (see FIG. 22) where a step-up effect is performed and an area 51b (see FIG. 22) where a normal effect is performed, and effects are executed in the respective areas. The

  In the effect lottery table that configures the effects as described above, the value of the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of not performing the effects is 30% when the bonus is won and 65% when the bonus is not won.

  Further, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio of executing only the normal performance is 20% when the bonus is won and 10% when the bonus is not won.

  Further, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of executing only the first step-up effect is 20% when the bonus is won and 10% when the bonus is not won.

  Further, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio of executing only the second step-up effect is 10% when the bonus is won and 5% when the bonus is not won.

  In addition, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the continuous performance is 5% when the bonus is won and 5% when the bonus is not won.

  Further, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the combined effect in which the normal effect A is combined with the first step-up effect of 3 steps is 10% when the bonus is won and 2% when the bonus is not won.

  In addition, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio of executing the combined effect in which the normal effect A is combined with the first step-up effect of 2 steps is 3% when the bonus is won and 2% when the bonus is not won.

  In addition, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio of executing the combined effect in which the normal effect A is combined with the first step-up effect of one step is 2% when the bonus is won and 1% when the bonus is not won.

  In this embodiment, a combined effect that combines a step-up effect and a normal effect is prepared in advance, and the determination process that is performed collectively by one lottery process using random numbers in the effect determination lottery process of Step Sc2. Although a case where both the step-up effect and the normal effect are configured to be executable by performing is shown, the method of determining the effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the determination process of the step-up effect and the determination process of the normal effect are configured to be determined individually by separate lottery processes, and each step-up effect is determined to be executed by the individual determination process and the normal effect is determined. When it is determined to be executed, a combined effect in the same manner as in this embodiment may be configured to be executable. As such, if it is configured to execute both the step-up effect and the normal effect, the method of the determination process does not matter.

  Next, the effect execution process executed in Sp6 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the step-up effect flag is set in the process of Sc3 of FIG. 18 (Se1). If it is determined that the step-up effect flag is set, the step-up effect is executed (Se2).

  When the step-up effect flag indicates the first step-up effect, the first step-up effect is executed after the start switch operation and before the stop switch operation is validated. When executing the first step-up effect, the sub-control unit 91 counts a time corresponding to the activation of the stop switch operation after the start switch operation. The counting of the time starts when a reel rotation start command is received. Then, the first step-up effect is ended before the time has elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to execute the first step-up effect in accordance with the time until the main control unit 41 validates the operation of the stop switch.

  The sub-control unit 91 also counts the time corresponding to the activation of the stop switch operation after the start switch operation, even when the second step-up effect is executed. The counting of the time starts when a reel rotation start command is received. Then, the second step-up effect is started after the passage of the time. Accordingly, it is possible to execute the second step-up effect after the main control unit 41 validates the operation of the stop switch. The execution time of the second step-up effect is set in advance so as to end within one game.

  Next, in Se3, it is determined whether or not the step-up effect has ended (Se3). If the step-up effect is continued, the process ends. When the step-up effect ends, the step-up effect flag is cleared (Se4).

  When it is determined that the step-up effect is not set in Se1, or after the step-up effect flag is cleared in Se4, it is determined whether or not the normal effect flag is set in the process of Sc3 in FIG. Se5). If the normal effect flag is not set, the process ends. When the normal effect flag is set, the normal effect is executed (Se6). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal performance has ended. If the normal performance has not ended, the process ends. When the normal effect is completed, the normal effect flag is cleared and the process ends (Se7).

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 19, the second step-up effect is executed only by itself, but the first step-up effect is executed not only by itself but also by the combined effect with the normal effect in one game. May be.

  When the combined effect is not executed, the normal effect can be executed with the start of the game (that is, before the operation of the stop switch is validated) (that is, it is determined as “N” at Se1 and at Se5). A portion where “Y” is determined and Se6 can be executed). However, when the combined effect is executed (that is, when both the first step-up effect and the normal effect are executed), the overlap period in which the execution period of the first step-up effect and the execution period of the normal effect overlap. In other words, during the period from the start switch operation until the stop switch operation is validated, the execution of the normal effect is suppressed and the first step-up effect is preferentially executed (the process of Se6 during the process of Se2). No part is performed and Se2 is executed prior to Se6), and the normal effect is executed after the execution of the first step-up effect (the part in which Se6 is executed after it is determined as “Y” in Se3). , Both the step-up effect and the normal effect are executed and it is difficult to understand the contents of the effect, or the normal effect is performed before the step-up effect is finished. Such as the contents you are trying to suggest in Ppuappu director would know from the normal effect, it is possible to prevent the dramatic effect of the step-up performance is impaired.

  In particular, in a slot machine configured to cancel the first step-up effect and start the execution of another effect when an operation related to a game is performed during the execution of the first step-up effect, the first step up By canceling the effect, the first step-up effect may end before the contents suggested by the first step-up effect are known, and the effect of the step-up effect may be impaired. However, in the present invention, the first step-up effect is not canceled, and the normal effect can be executed after the first step-up effect is finished, so that the effect of the step-up effect can be prevented from being impaired.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, since the first step-up effect is executed before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the opportunity for concentrating the player's consciousness on the first step-up effect can be increased. it can.

  In addition, since the effect display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into an area 51a (see FIG. 22) for executing the step-up effect and an area 51b (see FIG. 22) for executing the normal effect, a composite effect is performed. Sometimes, it becomes easy to distinguish each performance, and the effect of each performance can be prevented from being impaired.

  In the present embodiment, the first step-up effect is ended before the stop switch operation is validated. However, when the first step-up effect is executed until after the stop switch operation is validated, It is preferable to execute the first step-up effect to the end by disabling cancellation of the first step-up effect by the player. Thereby, it can prevent that the effect of a step-up effect is impaired.

  Next, the effect execution process executed in Sp7 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is set in the process of Sc3 of FIG. 18 (Sg1). If the continuous effect flag is not set, the process ends.

  When the continuous effect flag is set, it is determined whether a reel rotation start command is received from the main control unit 41, that is, whether the game is started (Sg2). If the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received, processing for integrating the effect display areas of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed (Sg3). That is, in the liquid crystal display 51, the effect display area is divided into an area 51b (see FIG. 22) for executing a normal effect and an area 51a (see FIG. 22) for executing a step-up effect. Are integrated into a single effect display area 51c (see FIG. 23).

  And a continuous effect is performed in this integrated effect display area. Next, the value of the effect game number counter that counts the number of games that have been continuously produced is incremented by 1 (Sg4). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect game number counter has reached a predetermined value, that is, whether or not the number of games at which the continuous effect has ended is reached (Sg5). It should be noted that the number of games of continuous effects varies depending on the type of effects, and the type of effects and the number of games are added to the continuous effect flag as information.

  If it is determined in Sg5 that the value of the effect game number counter has reached a predetermined value, the value of the effect game number counter is cleared (Sg6). Next, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sg7). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel stop command is received, the effect display area integration is canceled (Sg8). In other words, the effect display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into an area 51a (see FIG. 22) where the step-up effect is executed and an area 51b (see FIG. 22) where the normal effect is executed, and the process ends.

  As described above, since the effect display area is integrated when the continuous effect is executed, the effect display area becomes wider than when the step-up effect and the normal effect are executed, and the continuous effect can be given an impact. . Thereby, the interest in continuous production can be enhanced.

  Next, a specific example of the present invention, that is, a specific example in which a normal effect is performed after the first step-up effect and an effect display area is integrated when a continuous effect is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the effect display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into an area 51a for displaying a step-up effect and an area 51b for performing a normal effect. Then, in Sc2 of FIG. 18, when it is decided to execute the composite effect by the first step-up effect of three steps (that is, when both the first step-up effect and the normal effect are executed), first, When the start switch 7 is operated, the character 201 (character A) for executing the first step-up effect of the first step is displayed from the region 51a (processing of Se2 in FIG. 20). The number of characters in the area 51a corresponds to the number of steps in the step-up effect. At this time, from the area 51b, the character 200 displayed in the default state before the start of the production remains displayed in a stationary state. That is, the effect by the character 200 is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, next, the process proceeds to the second step, and the character 201 (character A) and the character 202 (character B) are displayed from the area 51a (processing of Se2 in FIG. 20). . At this time, the character 200 remains displayed in a stationary state from the area 51b. That is, the effect by the character 200 is suppressed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22C, the process proceeds to the third step, and the character 201 (character A), character 202 (character B), and character 203 (character C) are displayed from the area 51a (see FIG. 22C). Process of Se2 in FIG. 20). At this time, the character 200 remains displayed in a stationary state from the area 51b. That is, the effect by the character 200 is suppressed. It is assumed that the first step-up effect is completed at the third step. At this time, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated.

  As shown in FIG. 22D, when the first step-up effect ends, the character 200 displayed in the area 51b moves and a message “chance” is displayed (processing of Se6 in FIG. 20). . That is, the normal effect is executed after the step-up effect is completed. If it is determined in Sc2 of FIG. 18 that only the normal effect is performed instead of the composite effect, the character 200 is moved at a timing earlier than the timing when the first step-up effect ends, and the normal effect is executed. Is possible.

  In addition, when performing the 1st step-up effect of 2 steps, it transfers to the state of FIG.22 (b) from the state of Fig.22 (a), and transfers to the state of Fig.22 (d) after that. Further, when the first step-up effect of one step is executed, the state of FIG. 22 (a) is shifted to the state of FIG. 22 (d).

  Thus, since the normal effect by the character 200 is executed in the area 51b after the first step-up effect in the area 51a is completed, the characters 201 to 203 are displayed in the area 51a, and the character 200 is displayed in the area 51a. It is difficult to understand the contents of the production, or the character 200 moves before the end of the step-up production, and the contents to be suggested by the step-up production are understood from the movement of the character 200. It can prevent that the production effect of production is impaired.

  Further, since the effect display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into an area 51a for executing a step-up effect and an area 51b for executing a normal effect, it becomes easy to distinguish each effect, and the effect of each effect Can be prevented from being damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when it is decided to execute the continuous effect in Sc2 of FIG. 18, the region 51a and the region 51b are integrated (the process of Sg3 of FIG. 21), and these regions 51a and 51b The continuous effect is executed in the effect display area 51c having a large area. In the continuous performance, a character 204 larger than the characters 200 to 203 is displayed. When the continuous effect ends, the integration of the areas is canceled and the areas 51a and 51b are displayed again (the process of Sg8 in FIG. 21).

  Thus, since the continuous effect is performed in the effect display area 51c in which the area 51a and the area 51b are integrated, for example, it becomes possible to display the character 204 larger than the characters 200 to 203, and has an impact on the continuous effect. Can be made. Thereby, the interest in continuous production can be enhanced.

  Next, referring to FIG. 24, when both the first effect (first step-up effect) and the second effect (normal effect) are executed, the period for executing the first effect and the period for executing the second effect are shown. In the overlapping period in which the first effect and the second effect are executed, a mode of suppressing the execution of the second effect according to the start timing of the execution of the first effect and the second effect will be described.

  First, the case where execution of the first effect and the second effect is started simultaneously will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the overlap period a starts from the start of execution of the first effect. At this time, the execution of the second effect is suppressed in the overlap period a by not starting the execution of the second effect in the overlap period a. Then, when the first effect ends and the overlap period a ends, the second effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 22, after the three-step first step-up effect shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C is finished, the normal effect shown in FIG.

  Next, the case where execution of the first effect is started before the second effect will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the overlap period b starts from the middle of execution of the first effect. At this time, the execution of the second effect is suppressed in the overlap period b by not starting the execution of the second effect in the overlap period b. Then, when the first effect ends and the overlap period b ends, the second effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 22, after the three-step first step-up effect shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C is finished, the normal effect shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24 (C-1) and FIG. 24 (C-2), two modes will be described for the case where the first effect starts to be executed after the second effect.

  Next, in the case of FIG. 24 (C-1), the overlap period c starts from the middle of execution of the second effect. At this time, the execution of the second effect is suppressed in the overlap period c by not starting the execution of the second effect before the start of the overlap period c. Then, when the first effect ends and the overlap period c ends, the second effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 22, after the three-step first step-up effect shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C is finished, the normal effect shown in FIG.

  Next, in the case of FIG. 24 (C-2), the overlap period d starts from the middle of execution of the second effect. At this time, the second effect is started before the start of the overlap period d, but the execution of the second effect is suppressed in the overlap period d by interrupting the second effect in the overlap period d. When the first effect ends and the overlap period d ends, the second effect is resumed from the interrupted portion. In the example of FIG. 22, for example, when the second effect is set as a step-up effect and the step-up effect is also performed in the region 51b, when the step-up effect up to the first step or the second step is performed as the second effect. The step-up effect is interrupted (for example, when only the character A or the characters A and B appear), and the first step-up effect is displayed while the second effect is interrupted (FIG. 22C). The third step shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and after the first step-up effect is completed, the step-up effect of the remaining steps of the second effect is resumed.

  Next, using FIG. 25 to FIG. 29, the normal effect may be composed of a first normal effect and a second normal effect having a higher degree of expectation of privilege grant than the first normal effect, and the normal effect may be canceled. The first cancellation period and the second cancellation period longer than the first cancellation period are set as cancellation periods in which the normal effect can be canceled, and the second normal effect is the second cancellation period. A modified example that is easy to execute will be described. In this modification, the normal effect will be referred to as a chance effect (an effect indicating the possibility that a privilege will be given). In each figure, the first normal effect is a pattern in which an item “normal pattern” is displayed, and the second normal effect is a pattern in which an item “sakura pattern” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the chance effect is configured in the first stage to the third stage shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the first stage is a stage where “?” Or “?!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the second stage is shown in FIG. 25C. As shown in FIG. 25, “?” Or “?!” Turns into a balloon and is hidden by a cloud, and the third step is as shown in FIG. 25 (d) or FIG. 25 (e). In this step, an item indicating the possibility of winning the special role is displayed in the balloon to indicate the possibility of winning the special role. Items indicating the possibility of winning the special role include a “normal pattern” shown in FIG. 25D and a “sakura pattern” shown in FIG.

  In addition, the chance effect includes a plurality of types of patterns with different timings of transition to the second stage. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, after the first stage is started with the game start operation, the first stage is triggered by the first stop operation, and the first operation is triggered by the game start operation. After the stage is started, the second stage is triggered by the second stop operation, and the first stage is triggered by the game start operation, and then the second stage is triggered by the third stop operation. And a pattern. In any pattern, after the lapse of the specified time t, the process shifts to the third stage.

  In addition, if the chance effect is a pattern in which an item of “normal pattern” is displayed in the third stage, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), an operation for setting the bet number to start the next game, The bet number setting operation (reception of a BET command) by inserting a medal or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is terminated, regardless of which stage the current stage is, and the effect is switched to the bet number setting operation. It is like that.

  On the other hand, in the case where the item “sakura pattern” is displayed in the third stage, as shown in FIG. 26B, an operation for setting the bet number to start the next game, that is, insertion of medals or The betting number setting operation (reception of the BET command) by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not ended, and the chance effect being executed is continued, and then the next game start operation (reception of the internal winning command) is performed. As a result, the current stage is ended regardless of which stage it is in, and the production is switched to the production accompanying the start operation of the next game.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs a chance effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute a chance effect in the normal gaming state, and executes the chance effect of the selected type by winning.

  In the chance effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 27A, it is determined that the chance effect is won with a higher probability when the special role is won than when the special role is not won. For this reason, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the special role is won by executing the chance effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), an item indicating the possibility of winning the special role displayed in the third stage at a higher ratio when the special role is won than when the special role is not won is “ordinary”. Of the “pattern” and “cherry blossom”, it is determined that the chance effect that the item “cherry blossom” is displayed will be won. For this reason, when a chance effect is displayed in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed among “normal pattern” and “sakura pattern” as an item indicating the possibility of winning the special role displayed in the third stage. It is suggested that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than when the chance effect in which the item “normal pattern” is displayed is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the special role is won, the chance of winning the pattern chance transition to the second stage at the third stop is higher than when the special role is not won, and the second stop Thus, the chance to win the chance effect of the pattern that shifts to the second stage is determined to be high. For this reason, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the special role is higher in the case where the second stage is entered in the second stop than in the case where the second stage is entered in the first stop. It is suggested that the possibility of winning the special role is higher in the case of shifting to the second stage at the third stop than in the case of shifting to the second stage. That is, it is suggested that the later the timing of shifting to the second stage, the higher the possibility of winning the special role.

  In addition, the RAM 91c receives a pattern in which a “sakura pattern” item is displayed, and after the transition to the second stage, a predetermined time t required until the “sakura pattern” item is displayed elapses. Shows the rate at which the next game start operation was performed, that is, the rate at which the chance effect ended before the “Sakura” item was displayed, even though the “Sakura” item was displayed. Even though the cherry blossom pattern execution counter has been assigned and the value of the cherry blossom pattern execution counter is greater than 0 or less than 0, the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed is won, It is possible to specify whether or not the rate at which the chance effect is finished before the “sakura pattern” item is displayed is equal to or less than a predetermined rate.

  In this modified example, if the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed is won and the chance effect continues until the specified time t elapses after the transition to the second stage, the value of the cherry pattern execution counter 2 is added, but if the chance effect is finished before the specified time t elapses after moving to the second stage after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed, the cherry pattern The execution counter value is decremented by 1, and the pattern that displays the item “Sakura Pattern” is selected according to whether the value of the cherry pattern execution counter exceeds 0 or less than 0. In addition, after the transition to the second stage, it is possible to specify whether or not the rate at which the chance effect has ended before the specified time t elapses exceeds 1/3.

  In the chance effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), if the conditions other than the value of the cherry pattern execution counter (the presence / absence of special role winning) are the same, the value of the cherry pattern execution counter is 0 or less. In such a case, it is determined that a chance effect in which an item of “sakura pattern” is displayed with a higher probability than the case of exceeding 0 is won. For this reason, when the ratio that the chance production has ended before the specified time t has passed after the transition to the second stage after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed exceeds 1/3, The chance effect that the item of “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher rate than the case of 1/3 or less is executed.

  In addition, when the chance effect is won in the chance effect execution lottery, the sub-control unit 91 further performs a prior notification lottery that determines whether to display “?” Or “?!” In the first stage. In the first stage, the determined one of “?” And “?!” Is displayed.

  In the prior notice lottery, as shown in FIG. 27B, “?” And “?” Are better when a pattern displaying “sakura pattern” is displayed than when a pattern displaying “normal pattern” is displayed as an item. "?!" Is determined so that the ratio of "?!" For this reason, when “?!” Is displayed in the first stage, there is a higher possibility that “sakura pattern” is displayed in the third stage after that, compared to the case where “?” Is displayed. It will be suggested. That is, the display of “?!” In the first stage functions as a prior notification of a pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed.

  Further, in the prior notice lottery, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the value of the cherry pattern execution counter is 0 or less and the pattern displaying “sakura pattern” is selected, the value of the cherry pattern execution counter is 0. It is determined that “?!” Of “?” And “?!” Is determined with a higher probability than the case where a pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed in a state of exceeding “?” Is won. For this reason, when the ratio that the chance production has ended before the specified time t has passed after the transition to the second stage after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed exceeds 1/3, It is more likely that “?!” Is displayed and “sakura pattern” is displayed in the first stage of chance production of a pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher rate than the case of 1/3 or less. Has come to be suggested.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the pattern in which the item “sakura” is displayed in the chance production lottery, regardless of whether the item “sakura” is displayed in the chance production. In the next game, over a certain period (the period from the start to the end of the next game), as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the cherry blossom pattern displaying the item “sakura pattern” on a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The notification effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 28A, the cherry pattern notification effect is not executed in the next game in which the pattern in which the item “normal pattern” is displayed in the previous game is won, and the cherry pattern notification effect is displayed. Is executed, it can be specified that the chance effect executed in the previous game is a pattern in which an item of “sakura pattern” is displayed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present modified example, after the chance production that suggests the possibility of winning the special role advantageous to the player is started, the chance production has not reached the final stage, that is, the special role. Even in a state where the item suggesting the possibility of winning is not reached, an operation for advancing the game is performed, so that the chance effect being executed ends.

  In such a configuration, the chance effect can be freely ended at the player's will, but the chance effect ends in the middle, and the special that is suggested by the pattern of the finally displayed item It becomes impossible for the player to fully recognize the contents that the player wants to recognize due to the possibility of winning the role, that is, the chance effect.

  In particular, in the present modification, after the start of the chance effect, the process shifts to the third stage after the lapse of the specified time t from the time when the process shifts to the second stage at any one timing of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. An item suggesting the possibility of winning the special role will be displayed, but all reels will stop and the game will end soon after the lapse of the specified time t, and the betting number setting operation for the next game will be effective Therefore, even before the transition to the third stage, it is possible to end the chance effect by performing the betting number setting operation for the next game. The chance effect may end without fully recognizing the possibility of winning the special role (item pattern).

  On the other hand, in the present modification, when the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which an item of “normal pattern” is displayed in the third stage, an operation for setting the bet number in order to start the next game is performed. The opportunity ends regardless of which stage the current stage is, and the stage changes to the stage accompanying the setting operation of the bet number, while the chance stage effect being executed is “sakura pattern”, that is, “normal pattern” in the third stage. If the item suggests that the possibility of winning a special role is higher than the pattern in which the item is displayed, an operation to set the bet amount to start the next game The opportunity production that is being executed continues without being terminated, and then the next game is terminated regardless of which stage is the current game, when the next game start operation is performed. Accompanying the start operation So that the switch to the left.

  For this reason, if the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which an item of “normal pattern” is displayed in the third stage, the item is displayed after the transition to the second stage as shown in FIG. If the bet number setting operation for the next game is performed before the specified time t required for the transition to the third stage has elapsed, the chance effect will end at that point, If the chance production is a pattern in which “sakura pattern” is suggested in the third stage, which indicates that the possibility of winning a special role is higher than “normal pattern”, as shown in FIG. Even after the transition to the second stage, even if the betting number setting operation of the next game is performed before the specified time t required to shift to the third stage in which the item is displayed, the chance of being executed Continue to produce, and then start the next game In the latter case, that is, a pattern that displays a “sakura pattern” indicating that the possibility of winning a special role is higher than that of a “normal pattern”. Since the chance production continues for a longer time and shifts to the third stage, the chances of displaying the “cherry blossom pattern” item can be increased. The content that suggests that there is a high probability of winning can be recognized as much as possible.

  Further, in the present modification, the pattern of transition to the second stage at the time of the third stop, that is, the timing at which the setting operation for setting the number of bets for the next game becomes possible almost without any gap as the chance effect pattern. In the case where the chance chance effect being executed is a pattern in which an item of “normal pattern” is displayed in the third stage, while the operation for setting the bet number to start the next game is ended, In the third stage, an item that suggests that the possibility of winning a special role is higher than the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern”, that is, “normal pattern” is displayed in the third stage If the pattern is a pattern, the chance effect that is being executed is continued without ending the operation of setting the number of bets to start the next game, and then the next game is started. When the chance effect that has shifted to the second stage, which has shifted to the timing at which the game result is finalized, is the pattern in which the “sakura pattern” is finally displayed, Even if an operation to set the number of bets for the next game is made immediately after the transition to the stage, the rate of chance production will continue to increase until the next game start operation is performed. By displaying, it is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility of winning the special role, but if you want to finish the chance production and advance the game, you can perform the chance by performing the game start operation It is also possible to forcibly end the production.

  In addition, in this modification, when winning the pattern in which the item “sakura” is displayed in the chance production lottery, regardless of whether the item “sakura” is displayed in the chance production, In the next game, over a certain period (the period from the start to the end of the next game), a cherry blossom pattern notification effect for displaying an item “sakura pattern” on a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Since the chance effect executed in the previous game can be identified as a pattern in which the item “Sakura” is displayed, the chance effect was terminated halfway by an operation to advance the game. Even in this case, a pattern that displays “Cherry blossom pattern” as a chance effect after that, that is, a pattern that suggests the possibility of winning a special role compared to the case where “Normal pattern” is displayed. It is possible to recognize that the chance production has been carried out.

  Further, in the present modification, the ratio that the chance effect is completed by the time when the specified time t has elapsed after the transition to the second stage after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed is the predetermined ratio (this modification In the example, when it exceeds 1/3), the chance effect that the item of “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher rate than the case of the predetermined rate or less is executed. Opportunity to let players who are likely to miss the suggestion that a special role is highly likely to be won by the pattern that displays `` cherry blossom pattern '' be recognized that the special role is likely to be won Can be effectively increased.

  In particular, in this modified example, the pattern in which the item “Cherry Blossom” is displayed is won, and after the transition to the second stage, the ratio that the chance effect is finished until the specified time t has passed, that is, the transition to the second stage. After that, when the ratio of the chance effect is over without exceeding the predetermined ratio without proceeding to the third stage where the item “normal pattern” or “sakura pattern” is displayed, the ratio is higher than the ratio below the predetermined ratio. Since the chance effect that the item of “sakura pattern” is displayed is executed, the suggestion that the possibility of winning the special role by the pattern that displays “sakura pattern” is high in the third stage is overlooked It is possible to effectively increase opportunities for players who are clearly likely to be recognized to recognize that a special role is highly likely to be won.

  In this modification, the chance effect is produced until the specified time t required for the transition to the third stage elapses after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed and the transition to the second stage. When the completed ratio exceeds a predetermined ratio (1/3 in the present modification), a chance effect is displayed in which “cherry blossom pattern” items are displayed at a higher ratio than the predetermined ratio or less. However, the winning time for the pattern in which the item “Sakura” is displayed, and the transition to the third stage after the transition to the second stage t + α (α is the player's recognition of the item type) If the rate at which the chance production is finished before the time of (a sufficient time) exceeds a predetermined rate (1/3 in this modification), the “cherry blossom pattern” is higher than the predetermined rate or less. The chance effect that the item is displayed is executed In this configuration, the third stage is based on whether or not sufficient time has passed for the player to recognize the item type after the transition to the third stage. To determine if the player is likely to miss the suggestion that the possibility of winning a special role is high due to the pattern that displays the “sakura pattern”. Thus, it is possible to effectively increase the chance of recognizing that the special role is likely to be elected.

  Further, in the present modification, the ratio that the chance effect is completed by the time when the specified time t has elapsed after the transition to the second stage after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed is the predetermined ratio (this modification In the example, in the case of exceeding 1/3), “?!” Is displayed in the first stage of the chance production of the pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher rate than the predetermined rate or less, and “sakura pattern” ”Is highly likely to be displayed, so in the third stage, it is highly likely that the player has missed the suggestion that the special role is highly likely to be won by the pattern that displays“ sakura pattern ”in the third stage. It is possible to effectively increase the opportunity for the person to recognize that the special role is highly likely to be elected.

  In particular, in this modified example, the pattern in which the item “Cherry Blossom” is displayed is won, and after the transition to the second stage, the ratio that the chance effect is finished until the specified time t has passed, that is, the transition to the second stage. After that, when the ratio of the chance effect is over without exceeding the predetermined ratio without proceeding to the third stage where the item “normal pattern” or “sakura pattern” is displayed, the ratio is higher than the ratio below the predetermined ratio. Since “?!” Is displayed in the first stage of the chance production of the pattern in which the “sakura pattern” is displayed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the “sakura pattern” is displayed. An opportunity to let players know that they are likely to miss the suggestion that the special role is likely to be won by the pattern that is displayed. Can be effectively increased.

  In this modification, the chance effect is produced until the specified time t required for the transition to the third stage elapses after winning the pattern in which the item “sakura pattern” is displayed and the transition to the second stage. When the completed ratio exceeds a predetermined ratio (1/3 in the present modification), “?” Is displayed in the first stage of the chance production of the pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher ratio than the predetermined ratio or less. ! "Is displayed and it is suggested that there is a high possibility that" sakura pattern "will be displayed, but after winning the pattern that displays the item" sakura pattern ", and after moving to the second stage , The ratio of the completion of the chance effect until the predetermined time t + α (α is a time sufficient for the player to recognize the item type) required to move to the third stage is a predetermined ratio (this deformation) In the example, if it exceeds 1/3) In the first stage of chance production of a pattern in which “sakura pattern” is displayed at a higher rate than in the following cases, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that “?!” Is displayed and “sakura pattern” is displayed. With this configuration, the third stage is based on whether or not a sufficient time has elapsed for the player to recognize the item type after the transition to the third stage. To determine if the player is likely to miss the suggestion that the possibility of winning a special role is high due to the pattern that displays the “sakura pattern”. Thus, it is possible to effectively increase the chance of recognizing that the special role is likely to be elected.

  In addition, in this modification example, the pattern of transition to the second stage at the time of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop is included as a chance effect pattern. It is suggested that there is a high possibility of winning. In other words, the possibility of winning a special role depends on the timing of the transition to the second stage. Even a player who has missed can recognize that there is a high possibility that the special role has been won by the difference in the timing of the transition to the second stage.

  The modification of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS. 25 to 29. However, the present modification is not limited to this embodiment, and there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. However, it goes without saying that it is included in the present invention.

For example, in the above-mentioned modification, a special role with a transition to a bonus is won as a privilege advantageous to the player, that is, a right that enables a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player is applied. Chance production (strictly, production of the second stage transition in chance production) is applied as the production, but not limited to this, other than bonuses as an advantageous right for the player Operation for deriving a gaming state advantageous to a player, for example, a higher probability of winning a specific role than usual, or a stopping mode (a winning mode or a non-winning mode) advantageous to a player Advantages associated with a transition to a gaming state or the like that can be expected to acquire more gaming value than usual by notifying information advantageous to the player, such as the mode In order to apply a right that can be controlled to these advantageous game states (to win a lottery that determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state) and to derive a display result advantageous to the player The right to be notified of the operation mode may be applied as a privilege. In this case, an effect suggesting the possibility that these privileges are given may be applied as a privilege suggestion effect.

  In the above modification, there are a pattern in which the chance effect is ended by the betting number setting operation after the start of the chance effect, and a pattern in which the chance effect is ended by the start operation of the next game after the bet number setting operation, If the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which “normal pattern” is displayed, the chance effect is ended by setting the number of bets, while the chance chance effect being executed is a special role winning than the “normal pattern”. In the case of a pattern that displays a “sakura pattern” that suggests that there is a high possibility, the chance effect is ended by the start operation of the next game after the betting number setting operation. After the start of the game, a pattern that ends at the first timing when a predetermined operation by the player is performed, and a second timing after the first timing after the start of the chance effect When the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which “normal pattern” is displayed, the process is ended at the first timing, while the chance chance effect being executed is more than “normal pattern”. If “Cherry Blossom Pattern” indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is high is displayed, the chance effect is terminated at the second timing after the first timing. By continuing the chance effect for a longer time, it is possible to recognize as much as possible the content that suggests that the possibility of winning the special role is relatively high among the content suggested by the chance effect.

  In this case, the first timing may be a timing at which a predetermined operation by the player is performed at least after the start of the chance effect. The betting number setting operation, the game starting operation, the reel stopping operation, Operations that do not affect the progress of the game (operations that do not affect the progress of the game using the operation unit used for the progress of the game, such as operation of the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where the setting of the bet number is invalidated, For example, the operation of the production operation unit that does not affect the progress of the video). On the other hand, the second timing may be a timing after the first timing. After the operation defined as the first timing is performed, a predetermined operation (first timing) by the player is further performed. The same operation as the predetermined operation that triggers the operation may be performed, or a different operation may be performed), and the predetermined time has elapsed after the operation specified as the first timing was performed This corresponds to the timing, the earlier of these timings, etc.

  In the above modification, if the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which “normal pattern” is displayed, it is terminated at the first timing, while the chance effect being executed is more special than the “normal pattern”. In the case of a pattern in which a “sakura pattern” indicating that the possibility of winning is high is displayed, the chance effect is ended at the second timing after the first timing. Even if both the first timing and the second timing arrive before the third stage to be displayed, depending on whether the chance effect ends at the first timing or at the second timing It is possible to identify whether the pattern is a “regular pattern” or a “sakura pattern”, and the end timing of the pattern will definitely indicate the possibility of winning the special role. However, if the chance chance during execution is a pattern in which “cherry blossom pattern” indicating that the possibility of winning a special role is higher than “normal pattern” is displayed, the first timing and the second timing are displayed. If the ratio of ending at the second timing is higher than the ratio of ending at the second timing out of the first timing and the second timing when the pattern “normal pattern” is displayed, By continuing the chance effect for a longer time, it is possible to recognize as much as possible the content that suggests that the possibility of winning the special role is relatively high among the content suggested by the chance effect. Further, even in such a configuration, the chance production is finished at the first timing or the second timing, depending on whether it is a “normal pattern” pattern or a “sakura pattern” pattern. It is possible to specify whether or not there was a certain degree, and it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning the special role from the end timing.

  In the above modification, the chance production is composed of multiple stages, a common production is applied from the beginning of the chance production to the middle stage, and a different production is applied as the final stage, suggesting the possibility of winning the special role , The effect by continuing the chance production for a longer time will be more exhibited, but the content of the production is different from the beginning of the chance production, even if it is a configuration that suggests the possibility of winning the special role due to the difference, By continuing the chance production for a longer time, it is possible to recognize as much as possible the content suggesting that the possibility of winning the special role is relatively high among the content suggested by the chance production.

  In the above modification, a chance effect that is completed within one game is applied as a bonus suggesting effect in principle. However, a continuous effect over a plurality of games may be applied as a bonus suggesting effect, and a continuous effect over a plurality of games is configured. It is also possible to apply effects within one game.

  In the above modification, after the start of the chance effect, the pattern that ends at the first timing when the player performs a predetermined operation, and after the start of the chance effect, ends at the second timing after the first timing. If the chance effect being executed is a pattern in which “normal pattern” is displayed, the process is terminated at the first timing, while the chance opportunity effect being executed is more than the “normal pattern”. In the case of a pattern in which a “cherry blossom pattern” that indicates that the possibility of winning a special role is high is displayed, the chance effect is ended at a second timing after the first timing. The content that suggests that the possibility of winning special roles is relatively high among the content suggested by chance production, so that it can be recognized as much as possible, but will be explained below It can be as much as possible aware of the suggestive contents that higher winning probability of relatively special role of what is suggested by similarly chances effect even modification.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. For example, the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball, and the claimed invention is applied. Can be realized.

  When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, a step-up effect as a first effect and a normal effect as a second effect are executed in a variable display (variable display) of one symbol and the normal effect is displayed. What is necessary is just to suspend execution and to perform a normal effect after the end of a step-up effect. Further, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, it is possible to invalidate the operation related to the game by stopping the launch of the game ball, and to easily execute the step-up effect while the launch is stopped. .

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that sets wager numbers using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. Claim invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that uses a ball to set the number of bets or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets Can be realized. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

(1) As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined to execute both the first step-up effect and the normal effect, the period for executing the first step-up effect and the normal effect are executed. In the overlapping period where the period overlaps, the execution of the normal effect is suppressed and the first step-up effect is preferentially executed (for example, in FIG. 20, the process of Se6 is not performed during the process of Se2; The part that executes Se2 in advance), the normal effect is executed after the first step-up effect ends and the overlap period ends (for example, Se6 is executed after it is determined as “Y” in Se3 in FIG. 20). Part).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the step-up effect whose aspect changes step by step from being impaired.

  In the above embodiment, the first step-up effect, which is the first effect, is changed in three stages, and the normal effect, which is the second effect, is not changed stepwise. A gaming machine that displays the first effect or the second effect in a different manner from the above embodiment, such as changing the first step-up effect to two or more stages, or changing the normal effect stepwise. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the above.

  Moreover, although the example which gives a bonus as a privilege was given in the above embodiment, the privilege is a privilege that is advantageous to the player with respect to the provision of game value directly, and the game value is directly imparted to the player. Including both benefits that are not advantageous. As a privilege that directly gives the player an advantage regarding the addition of game value, for example, in slot machines, the shift to AT (assist time) and advantageous RT (replay time), and the increase in the continuation rate of AT and advantageous RT , Increase of AT stock number, shortening of the number of games until shifting to AT and advantageous RT, increase probability of transition to AT and advantageous RT, etc. In pachinko machines, the number of rounds in big hit, identification Examples include the number of times the variable display time of display is shortened, the continuation rate of the probability variation state, the number of variable displays until the transition to the probability variation state, and the like. In addition, as benefits that are not directly advantageous to the player regarding the provision of game value, for example, execution of setting suggestion effects, increase in effect types, transition to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, portable terminals for players 2D code display for adding wallpaper and music, and wallpaper and music for mobile terminals. And it is possible to implement | achieve this invention by applying the structure shown in said embodiment to the game machine which provides the privilege different from said embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect is executed using the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the output of the effect sound from the speakers 53, 53 and the lighting / extinguishing of the effect LED 52 ( Blinking), a back lamp (for example, reel LED55) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel is turned on and off (including blinking), and a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (see the reel visually). Effect display on a liquid crystal display configured so that it can be performed, lamps and LEDs (for example, effect effect LED 52) mounted on the front door 1b and the like (including flashing effects), stop switch vibration, stop switch The configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming machine that produces effects by means different from those in the above embodiment, such as ventilation from the surroundings of the vehicle, changes in the temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to implement the present invention. Further, the production may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when the production is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only the performance may be provided.

(2) Moreover, in this embodiment, even if the mode of the normal effect is the same mode, the degree of expectation that the privilege is granted depends on the mode of the first step-up effect (for example, in FIG. 19) , The proportion of the execution of each of the three types of “composite effects” when the bonus is won).
Therefore, the degree of attention to the step-up effect whose aspect changes step by step can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the example of determining the aspect of the first effect and the second effect by determining the combined effect and displaying each in one game is given. It is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that is determined and displayed within one game.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an effect is provided, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a first display area in which a normal effect can be displayed and a second effect. A possible second display area.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of rendering in one display area from being impaired.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the first effect and the second effect are displayed using the single liquid crystal display 51 has been described. However, the gaming machine displays each effect using separate effect display means. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the above.

(4) Further, in the present embodiment, when displaying a continuous effect, the first display area and the second display area are integrated and displayed (for example, a part for performing the process of Sg3 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, an effect with an impact can be displayed by performing an effect using the widened display area.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the effect display areas of the liquid crystal display 51 are integrated on the display screen and the first display area and the second display area are integrated has been described. (For example, a liquid crystal display) is moved and combined to integrate the first display area and the second display area, or by moving an accessory placed in front of the effect display means, Although the display is not changed, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming machine that integrates the first display area and the second display area by a method different from that in the above embodiment, such as making the presentation display area appear to be integrated. The present invention can be realized by application. That is, “integration” includes not only display changes on the screen but also structural changes.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which integrates a 1st display area and a 2nd display area when performing a continuous effect as a predetermined effect was given, for example, a predetermined effect with an effect completed within one game A gaming machine that integrates the first display area and the second display area when executing an effect different from the above embodiment, such as integrating the first display area and the second display area when displaying the effect. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the above.

(5) In the present embodiment, the first step-up effect is executed during a delay period in which the progress of the game is delayed (for example, the first step-up effect in FIG. Part to be done before).
Therefore, since the game cannot be advanced during the delay period, it is possible to concentrate on the effect and increase the degree of attention to the effect.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the period from when the start switch is operated to when the stop switch operation is validated is set as a delay period. For example, after the betting number setting operation is performed, After the operation, the progress of the game is delayed by disabling other operations for a certain period of time after the operation of the stop switch. The operation shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming machine by setting a delay period different from the above embodiment, such as setting the execution period of the so-called freeze effect as a delay period. It is possible to realize.

(6) In the present embodiment (variation example), the normal effect is composed of a “sakura pattern” chance effect and a “normal pattern” chance effect), and the “sakura pattern” chance effect is executed. , A longer cancelable period is more easily selected than when the “normal pattern” chance effect is produced (for example, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the “sakura pattern” is selected, the third stage of the chance effect is produced). The period from the start of execution to the start operation is selected).
Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed by the player and the execution of the effect ends, it is possible to recognize as much as possible information that is important for obtaining a privilege among the contents suggested by the effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the normal effect that is the second effect can be canceled has been described. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in FIG.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for performing production that suggests the possibility of granting the privilege;
Production execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the production,
The effects include a first effect whose aspect changes stepwise and a second effect different from the first effect,
If the effect execution determining means determines to execute both the first effect and the second effect, the first effect is preferentially executed, and the first effect is ended after the first effect is finished. 2 Perform the production,
The area where the first effect is executed is different from the area where the second effect is executed ,
The production execution means
The first effect and the second effect are executed by displaying an image using a character,
A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute a specific effect using both the region for executing the first effect and the region for executing the second effect .

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