JP6286731B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and the start lever is operated to perform a lottery to determine an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations, and rotate a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped based on the result of operating the internal winning combination and the stop button, and the number of game media corresponding to the determined combination won according to the mode of the stopped reel is provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4785212

  One of such slot machine test methods is a simulation test. In this test, it is considered that the determined internal winning combination has been won, and the payout rate ((grant number−use number) / game trial count) is derived. One of the sales conditions is that the derived payout rate is less than a predetermined value (for example, 1.2).

  However, although such a simulation test is an excellent test method from the viewpoint of work efficiency, it is difficult to win all the internal winning roles in a real game. There will be a big difference in the rate of appearance. For this reason, if the game play rate is lowered in order to clear the simulation test, the game play rate in the actual game becomes too low, and the interest of the game is not increased.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of lowering the play rate of a simulation test and enhancing the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means for deriving one internal winning result from a plurality of types of internal winning results, each consisting of one or a plurality of types of roles, by lottery based on a set gaming state;
And directing means,
Based on the derived internal winning result and the operation result of the stop button, the rotating reels are stopped within the maximum pull-in range, and the winning combination is determined based on the stopped reels. And a gaming machine that grants profits according to the winning combination.
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
When the correct operation conditions are mutually different internal winning results and the stop button is operated according to the correct operation conditions, the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which a predetermined profit is given, In the case where the stop button is not operated according to the correct operation condition, at least a part of the cases, the plurality of types of internal winning results (the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is not given) Below, the first internal winning result) can be derived,
Regardless of the operation result of the stop button, it is possible to derive one internal winning result (hereinafter, the second internal winning result) in which the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is given,
An internal winning result including the first combination in which the second game state is set by winning and the winning state is not carried over to the next game if the winning is not won Internal winning results) can be derived,
The production means is
When the first internal winning result is derived, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the correct operation condition,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, it is possible to derive the first internal winning result, while not deriving the second internal winning result,
In the second gaming state, the second internal winning result can be derived with a predetermined probability, while the first internal winning result is not derived,
In the first gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The predetermined probability is
A probability that is lower than the combined probability of deriving a plurality of types of the first internal winning results in the first gaming state,
A probability that is higher than or equal to one of the probabilities that a plurality of types of the first internal winning results are derived in the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means includes
A third gaming state that is more advantageous than both the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set;
The lottery means
An internal winning result including the second combination in which the third game state is set by winning and the winning state is carried over to the next game if the winning state is not won (hereinafter referred to as the fourth internal Winning results) can be derived,
In the first gaming state, the fourth internal winning result can be derived,
The plurality of reels are:
The symbols constituting the first combination are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range, and the interval between the symbols constituting the first combination and the symbols constituting the second combination exceeds the maximum drawing range. Including the reels
The lottery means
In the second gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The gaming state setting means includes
When a single game is performed in the second gaming state, if the first combination is not won, the first gaming state is set,
When one game is performed in the second gaming state, when the first combination is won, the second gaming state is maintained.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the slot machine which can reduce the play rate of a simulation test and can raise the interest of a game can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation condition notification effect data setting processing (step S3003) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the privilege provision process (step S3005) shown in FIG. 11, (b) is a table which shows the lottery value of the remaining AT game number addition process of the privilege provision process shown to (a). (C) is a table showing the lottery value of the AT right lottery process of the privilege granting process. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the difference of the winning probability of the internal winning combination in the normal gaming state 1 and the normal gaming state 2. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the winning probability of the internal winning combination in the modification of this embodiment.

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

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. In addition, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of the plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the winning combination (internal winning combination) based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. If it does not match, it is a game machine that progresses a series of games that are ended without paying out game media. An internal winning combination may be referred to as an internal winning combination.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. , Left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol composed of a rising right winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol and right reel upper symbol composed of upper reel, L reel There are provided five winning lines, a lower winning line L5 configured by a lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol, and a right reel lower symbol. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L5 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, “watermelon design” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell design” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven design” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. ”, Respectively.

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

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include bonuses (BB, RB), SB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these winning combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted. Note that winning means that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination stops on the active line.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the bonus is a winning combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. The SB is a winning combination for shifting from the normal gaming state 1 (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0) to the normal gaming state 2 (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). Furthermore, the replay is a winning combination that enables replay without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the actuator that does not accompany the medal payout (ie does not accompany the medal payout) stops on the effective line, for example, bonus, SB, and replay Includes a prize.

  BB or RB is a winning combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state by winning. The medal is not paid out for winning the winning combination itself, but may be paid out. Corresponding symbol combinations are BB “Seven-Seven-Seven” and RB “BAR-BAR-BAR”.

  When BB or RB is won internally, a bonus internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, main controller 300 shifts the gaming state to the internal winning gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag is kept on until the internal winning prize winning combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning prize winning combination in the next and subsequent games. In other words, even if a game won internally for BB or RB does not win the winning combination, the winning combination will be in an internal winning state (bonus is carried over) in the next game or later, and the symbol corresponding to BB or RB The combination is easy to win. The internal winning game state (RT2) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on winning the BB or RB. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game state shifts to the normal game state 1 (RT0). Any condition may be adopted as the end condition. The special game state (RT3) and the normal game state 1 (RT0) will be described later.

  SB is a winning combination (operating combination) that shifts to the normal gaming state 2 (RT1) by winning. The medal is not paid out for winning the winning combination itself, but it may be configured so that the payout is performed. The corresponding symbol combination is “SB symbol 1-SB symbol 2-SB symbol 3”. In addition, if the SB won an internal winning game and did not win the SB, the next winning game will not maintain the internal winning state for the winning combination (SB will be carried over) (carryover) Not)

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state 2 (RT1) based on winning the SB. Further, in this normal game state 2 (RT1), when one game is digested without winning the SB, the game is shifted to the normal game state 1 (RT0), while the normal game state 2 (RT1) based on winning the SB. ). The normal gaming state 2 (RT1) will be described later.

  Replay is a winning combination (operating combination) that allows a player to play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay”.

  The replay may be a winning combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Accordingly, for example, when a replay is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (a medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a game that has won a replay. The medal inserted in can be used as it is in the next game.

  Watermelon, cherry, and bell are winning combinations where a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" for watermelon, "cherry-ANY-ANY" for cherry, and "bell for bell". -"Bell-Bell". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. These winning roles are small roles for profits, and Bell is the main small role with a high probability of winning internally. Bell is also the winning player with the most payouts. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  In addition, the state which did not win any of the above winning combinations is referred to as “losing”. Specifically, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be stopped on the active line if none of the winning combinations are elected internally or due to an operational error etc. If this happens, it will be in this state.

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

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into four gaming states, namely, a normal gaming state 1 (RT0), a normal gaming state 2 (RT1), an internal winning gaming state (RT2), and a special gaming state (RT3). The state is controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 shows these four game states. FIG. 6 shows the transition conditions for each gaming state. When the transition condition described on each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. The conditions for the transition of the game state include, for example, winning a predetermined winning combination, winning a predetermined winning combination internally, stopping a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and a predetermined number of games. Have been digested, and a predetermined number of payouts have been made.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. Specifically, it is a diagram showing the correspondence between the gaming state and the lottery data of the internal winning result, where the internal winning result is composed of one or more types of winning combinations. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is acquired from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 and numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65535) in the range of the random number value. For example, in the normal gaming state 1 (RT0), the watermelon lottery value is 512, and the watermelon winning probability is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and a winning combination is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which winning combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. If no winning combination is won, the internal winning combination is lost. In this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different, and a clerk at a game shop or the like can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

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

<Normal gaming state 1 (RT0)>
In the normal gaming state 1 (RT0), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  The winning combination that is won internally in the normal gaming state 1 (RT0) includes BB, RB, SB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bells 1-6.

  When Bells 1 to 6 are won internally, the Bell is won according to the player's operation order. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence for each of the bells 1 to 6, the bell is won on any of the active lines. The correct operation order is as follows: bell 1 is left middle right, bell 2 is left and right middle, bell 3 is middle left and right, bell 4 is middle right and left, bell 5 is right and left middle, and bell 6 is right middle and left. In this embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the bells 1 to 6 are set equally. Further, the bells 1 to 6 are configured to be identified by a combination of the bell and other winning combinations (a winning combination not shown in the drawing, which has a smaller number of winning combinations than the bell). In some cases of not being operated in the correct operation order, the other winning combination is won.

  For the bells 1 to 6, for example, when one winning combination that is drawn with a total value (3072 × 6 = 18432) of these lottery probabilities is provided and the winning combination is selected, the correct answer of the present embodiment You may employ | adopt the structure which determines a correct operation order by lottery so that it may become the ratio similar to the ratio of an operation order. Moreover, the lottery probabilities of the bells 1 to 6 are not uniform and may be very good. For example, the lottery probabilities of the bells 4 to 6 may be larger than those of the bells 1 and 2.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the bonus (BB or RB) is won internally, the game is shifted to an internal winning gaming state (RT2) described later. Further, it is shown that when a bonus is won, the game state shifts to a special game state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when the SB is won, transition to a normal gaming state 2 (RT1), which will be described later, is made.

<Normal gaming state 2 (RT1)>
The normal game state 2 (RT1) is a game state that is shifted to when the SB is won in the normal game state 1 (RT0). In the normal gaming state 2 (RT1), the winning combination to be won internally is lottery with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  The winning combinations that are won internally in the normal gaming state 2 (RT1) include BB, RB, SB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell 7. If Bell 7 is won internally, he will win the Bell regardless of the player's order of operation.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the bonus (BB or RB) is won internally, the game is shifted to an internal winning gaming state (RT2) described later. Further, it is shown that when a bonus is won, the game state shifts to a special game state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when one game is digested, it shifts to the normal game state 1 (RT0). For example, when two games are consumed, the game state may be shifted to the normal game state 1 (RT0). Further, it is shown that when the SB is won again in the normal gaming state 2 (RT1), the normal gaming state 2 (RT1) is maintained.

<Internal winning game state (RT2)>
The internal winning game state (RT2) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to BB or RB is set to ON, and refers to the internal winning reference with reference to the lottery table in the “RT2” column on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. Draw a winning combination to win. In the internal winning game state (RT2), the winning combinations for internal winning include replay, watermelon, cherry, and bells 1-6. If the winning combination is not won (36864/65536), the player loses the game. In this case, the player can stop the game at a predetermined timing to win the bonus corresponding to this flag. In addition, since SB is not included in the winning combination for internal winning, SB cannot be internally won if the bonus is carried over.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when a bonus is won in the internal winning game state (RT2), the state shifts to a special game state (RT3) described later.

<Special gaming state (RT3)>
The special game state (RT3) is the most advantageous game state with the largest expected value of the increased number of games per game among all the game states. In this gaming state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combinations that are won internally in the special game state are watermelon, cherry, and bell 7.

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special gaming state (RT3), when the payout exceeds the prescribed number, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state 1 (RT0). This prescribed number is set to 240 when BB is won, and 60 is set when RB is won.

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

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment controls four game states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the bells 1 to 6 are internally won, a stop operation effect for informing information on the winning combination won internally may be started. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described. The AT gaming state may be managed by the main control unit 300. In this case, as shown below, apart from the above-mentioned four gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3). It should be managed.

  In the AT gaming state, when the winning combination is won internally, an effect of notifying the operation timing or pressing order of the stop operation means is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. Specifically, when the bells 1 to 6 are internally won, the operation order for winning the bell is notified. The bells 1 to 6 are sometimes referred to as AT roles.

  Bells 1 to 6 are winning combinations that win a bell on any active line when an internal winning is made and a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when the bells 1 to 6 are internally won, the effect of notifying the operation order for winning the bell is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, when an AT right is granted in an AT right lottery process (step S3207 in FIG. 13) described later, the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is set to ON, An initial value is set to the AT number (sometimes referred to as the remaining AT number). While this flag is on, an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed in the first sub-control unit main process. This AT flag is kept on according to the number of ATs. The AT number is decremented by 1 every time the game is consumed, and when the AT number becomes 0, the AT flag is turned off. The number of ATs may be added by a remaining AT game number addition process (step S3205 in FIG. 13) described later.

  Note that the AT game state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific game state is entered) regardless of the number of ATs. Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of ATs according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT3) described above.

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

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

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

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

  In step S103, bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

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

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

  In step S109, a winning combination internal lottery process is executed. Specifically, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal winning lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is set to ON. In addition, preparation for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, any of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. More specifically, based on the reel stop control data selected in step S111, the reel to be stopped is stopped within the maximum pull-in range (number of symbols). When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

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

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

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing related to transition of each gaming state of normal gaming state 1 (RT0), normal gaming state 2 (RT1), internal winning gaming state (RT2), and special gaming state (RT3) is performed and started. The game state is shifted when the condition or the end condition is satisfied. Also, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current (latest) game state is made. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing. The information indicating the game state after the transition may be transmitted by being included in the command at the start of the next game.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, stop button reception processing is performed based on the acquired interrupt statuses of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

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

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

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

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

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

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

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

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

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 10 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3001, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007.

  In step S3003, operation condition notification effect data setting processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3005, a privilege grant process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3007, processing when a command other than the internal winning command is received is executed, and the effect control processing ends. In this processing, when the AT right is set in the non-AT gaming state, the processing for setting the AT gaming state, the subtraction processing for the number of remaining AT games, and the fact that the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 Processing for setting the AT gaming state is performed. In setting the AT gaming state, the AT gaming state may be set after digesting a predetermined number of games (precursors) after the AT right is set.

  Next, details of the operation condition notification effect data setting process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation condition notification effect data setting process (step S3003) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. Otherwise, the operation condition notification effect data setting process is terminated.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the internal winning result is any one of bells 1 to 6. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether bonuses (BB, RB) are being carried over. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3107, it is determined whether or not there has been an opportunity to win the bonus. If this condition is satisfied, the operation condition notifying effect data setting process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  Here, the reason for providing step S3107 will be supplemented. If the correct operation order is continuously notified to the bells 1 to 6, it is advantageous not to win a bonus. On the other hand, when a configuration is adopted in which the correct operation order is not notified when the bonus is carried over, it is easily determined whether or not the bonus is carried over in the AT gaming state. It becomes difficult to hold. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the correct operation order is not notified on the condition that there is once a winning opportunity (losing) while carrying over the bonus.

  In addition to the condition that there was an opportunity to win once, for example, the conditions such as having digested a predetermined number of games, or having finished the effect of notifying whether the bonus is being carried over, etc. There may be any condition as long as the bonus is satisfied based on the progress of the game after the internal winning of the bonus.

  In the present embodiment, the correct operation order is not notified after the above conditions are satisfied. However, even if the correct operation order is notified in part during the internal winning of the bells 1 to 6. Good. In this case, it is preferable that the notified ratio is not so advantageous as to the player.

  In step S3109, effect data indicating the correct operation sequence for the internal winning result is set, and the operation condition notification effect data setting process is terminated. By this step S3109, the correct operation order is notified when the internal winning of the bells 1 to 6 is performed in the AT gaming state. Thereby, even if any of the bells 1 to 6 is won internally, the bell can be won, and if the SB is mistakenly won, it is disadvantageous for the player. In the following, “setting of effect data indicating the operation order” may be referred to as “notification of operation order”.

  In step S3111, it is determined whether or not the internal winning result is Bell 7. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113. If not, the operation condition notification effect data setting process is terminated.

  In step S3113, the operation order to be notified (operation order to be notified) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S3115. Here, the operation order to be notified is determined by lottery so that the ratio is the same as in the case where the bells 1 to 6 are derived. For example, in the present embodiment, lottery is performed so that the ratio of notification of one of the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is equalized. Further, for example, when the lottery probability of the bells 4 to 6 is larger than that of the bells 1 and 2, the ratio may be set to match the lottery probability (left middle right, left and right). Compared to the middle, the ratio of notification of the operation order of middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left is increased). As described above, when the bell 7 is won internally, the bell is won regardless of the operation order.

  In step S3115, effect data indicating the operation order selected in step S3113 is set, and the operation condition notification effect data setting process ends. As described above, the present embodiment employs a configuration that notifies the operation order even when the winning bell 7 is derived regardless of the operation order. It is not always necessary to notify the operation order as described above, but by adopting this configuration, it is difficult to recognize that the player has won the SB (the normal gaming state 2).

  Next, details of the privilege granting process (step S3005) in the effect control process of FIG. 11 will be described using FIG. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the flow of the privilege grant process (step S3005) shown in FIG. FIG. 13B is a table showing the lottery values of the remaining AT game number addition process of the privilege grant process shown in FIG. 13A, and FIG. 13C is the lottery of the AT right lottery process of the privilege grant process. It is a table which shows a value.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the internal winning result is either watermelon or cherry. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. If not, the privilege granting process is terminated.

  In step S3203, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3207.

  In step S3205, remaining AT game number addition processing is executed. Specifically, the number of remaining AT games to be added is determined by lottery, and this value is added to the number of remaining AT games. Note that the lottery probability of the number of remaining AT games is as shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, in this embodiment, the expected value of the number of remaining AT games is configured so that the normal game state 2 (RT1) is more disadvantageous than the normal game state 1 (RT0). In the AT gaming state, a privilege (the number of remaining AT games remaining) that lengthens the AT gaming state can be given in either case of RT0 or RT1. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is made to win SB accidentally, decline in game willingness can be suppressed. Then, this privilege provision process is complete | finished.

  In step S3207, an AT right lottery process is executed. Specifically, the AT right lottery is executed, and when the winning is made, the AT right is set. The lottery probability is as shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, in this embodiment, the expected value of AT right winning is configured such that the normal gaming state 2 (RT1) is more disadvantageous than the normal gaming state 1 (RT0). In the non-AT gaming state, a privilege (AT right) for setting the AT gaming state can be given in either case of RT0 or RT1. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is made to win SB accidentally, decline in game willingness can be suppressed. Then, this privilege provision process is complete | finished.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 14B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 14C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 14D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 14A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 14A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Outline of this embodiment>
In the simulation test, which is one of the testing methods for slot machines, a virtual payout rate ((number of grants-number of uses) when winning the determined internal winning combination (in which there are multiple cases where payout is advantageous) / Number of games) is derived. The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured such that the payout rate derived in this simulation test is close to the payout rate in an actual game. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 based on the above-described content. FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing a difference in winning probability of the internal winning combination in the normal gaming state 1 (hereinafter referred to as RT0) and the normal gaming state 2 (hereinafter referred to as RT1). FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing the winning probability of the internal winning combination in the modification of the present embodiment.

<Difference in the probability of winning a bell>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probabilities of Bell 1 to Bell 6 at RT0 are set to be smaller than the winning probability of Bell 7 at RT1. Further, the sum of the winning probabilities of Bell 1 to Bell 6 at RT0 is set larger than the winning probability of Bell 7 at RT1. FIG. 15A conceptually shows the difference in the magnitude of the winning probability. In the present embodiment, the lottery data other than Bells 1 to 7 are the same for RT0 and RT1 (see FIG. 7). The bell is the main small role with the highest number of payouts and the highest probability of winning internally among the small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell) for profit. The payout due to the winning of the main small role is the largest among the payouts of the game machine (the contribution rate to the payout is high), so the payout rate greatly depends on the internal winning probability of the main small role.

  Bells 1 to 6 that are internally won at RT0 are winning combinations that cannot be won if they are not operated in the correct operation sequence. In an actual game, it is difficult to win with the winning probability shown in FIG. 7 in the non-AT gaming state, while in the AT gaming state, the correct operation sequence is notified (step S3109 in FIG. 12). It becomes possible to win according to the winning probability shown in (3072 × 6 / 65536≈28%). In the simulation test, the player always wins according to the winning probability shown in FIG. 7 (3072 × 6 / 65536≈28%). Note that due to the above difference, the payout rate in the simulation test is higher than the actual play rate.

  On the other hand, the bell 7 that is internally won in RT1 is a winning combination that can win the bell regardless of the operation order. In an actual game, regardless of whether or not it is in the AT gaming state, it will be won according to the winning probability shown in FIG. 7 (4096 / 65536≈6%). Also, in the simulation test, the prize is won according to the winning probability shown in FIG. 7 (4096 / 65536≈6%).

  Comparing RT0 and RT1 with the probability of winning a bell, it can be said that RT0 is more advantageous and RT1 is more disadvantageous in the AT gaming state and simulation test.

<About SB>
In the present embodiment, SB is provided as a winning combination for shifting from RT0 to RT1 (see FIG. 6). The symbols constituting the SB are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range (the number 12 of the left reel 110, the number 14 of the middle reel 111, the number 14 of the right reel 112). It is necessary to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol can be stopped. In other words, it can be said that SB is a winning combination that can be missed in an actual game. In order to be able to miss it, it is preferable that all the reels 110 to 112 have the above arrangement, but at least one reel has the above arrangement (an arrangement exceeding the maximum pull-in range). It only has to be.

  In addition, the left reel 110 has a configuration in which the symbols constituting the SB are less likely to be stopped (not easily aimed) by arranging the symbols constituting the SB beyond the maximum pull-in range from the operation timing with the largest number of small roles that can be aimed at the same time. It has become. Specifically, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the time when the number 2 watermelon symbol of the left reel 110 is in the middle line L1, the BAR symbol (number 4), the replay symbol (number 5), the watermelon symbol (number 2) 7), cherry symbol (No. 3), bell symbol (No. 1, 6) can be stopped at any effective line, while SB symbol 1 (No. 12) should be stopped at any effective line It is configured not to be able to. By providing at least one such reel, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of SB erroneous winning (winning against a player's will).

  Furthermore, as described above, since SB is a winning combination that will not be carried over to the next game if no winning is made, it can be made difficult to win SB, and the occurrence of erroneous winning of SB can be further suppressed. Can do.

  In addition, since the symbol combination of SB is not composed of the same symbol, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the prize has been won. In particular, as shown in this embodiment, if the symbols are configured with different symbols, it is more difficult to recognize that the SB has been won.

<Regarding the yield rate in simulation tests>
First, the effect in the simulation test will be described. In the simulation test, the bell is won when the bells 1 to 6 are internally won at RT0. Thereby, a higher payout rate than the actual game is derived. However, if the SB is won internally at RT0, the SB is won and the game shifts to RT1 which is more disadvantageous than RT0 (low payout rate), so the payout rate can be kept low accordingly.

  On the other hand, in an actual game, RT1 is more disadvantageous than RT0 in the AT gaming state. Therefore, if the SB is won, it will be disadvantageous for the player. However, as described above, since the SB can be missed depending on the operation timing, it is possible to avoid disadvantageous without shifting to RT1. Furthermore, since the symbols constituting the SB are not easily targeted, this effect can be further enhanced.

  In other words, according to the present embodiment, by using the SB to suppress the payout rate in the simulation test, while making the SB difficult to win in an actual game, the actual payout rate derived in the simulation test is reduced. It can be close to the game play rate in games.

  In the simulation test, a virtual payout rate in the case of winning the determined internal winning combination (in the case of a plurality of cases where the payout is advantageous) is derived. In this test, it can be said that it is an excellent test method from the viewpoint of work efficiency because the yield rate can be derived without using an actual machine. However, in an actual game, it is difficult to win all the determined internal winning combinations, and there is a problem that the game play rate is higher in the simulation test than in the actual game. For example, if the internal winning probability of a winning combination with a payout for the purpose of clearing the simulation test is uniformly lowered, even if the test can be cleared, the game table will be uninteresting. However, according to the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the payout rate derived in the simulation test is suppressed without lowering the internal winning probability of the winning combination with payout uniformly, and the payout rate in the actual game is reduced. You can get closer.

<Disadvantages of SB winning in actual games>
In this embodiment, in order to reduce the disadvantage that the player suffers when winning an SB in an actual game and moving to RT1, the internal winning is won for the bell 7 which wins the bell regardless of the order of pushing in the RT1. It is configured as follows. Thereby, while being disadvantageous in the simulation test, it is configured so as not to be disadvantageous in the actual game. This will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 15B shows a comparison of internal winning probabilities of bells 1 to 7 having a high contribution rate to payout among the internal winning combinations in RT0 and RT1. As described above, this configuration makes it possible to bring the yield rate derived in the simulation test closer to the actual yield rate in the game.

  Here, for example, when the internal winning probability of the bell 7 is 0, although the effect of the above-mentioned payout rate is recognized, there is a great disadvantage when the player enters the SB by mistake and shifts to RT1. The problem arises. In order to reduce this disadvantage, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C, the internal winning probability of the bell 7 of RT1 is larger than the internal winning probability of any one of the bells 1 to 6 of RT0. It is comprised so that it may become. As a result, even if the SB is erroneously won in the AT gaming state, it can be prevented from being disadvantaged as compared to the non-AT gaming state of RT0.

  If the internal winning probabilities of the bells 1 to 6 are different from each other, by making the internal winning probability of the bell 7 of RT1 the same or larger than the smallest internal winning probability, the SB is erroneously won. Even if you do, you can avoid being too disadvantaged. More preferably, by making the internal winning probability of the bell 7 of RT1 the same or larger than the highest internal winning probability, it is definitely more disadvantageous than the non-AT gaming state of RT0 even if SB is missed. Can be avoided.

  Further, when the internal winning probabilities of each of the bells 1 to 6 of RT0 are equal as in the present embodiment, one of these internal winning probabilities is equal to the internal winning probability of the bell 7 of RT1. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent at least a disadvantage from the non-AT gaming state of RT0.

<About modification>
Hereinafter, modified examples in which a part of the configuration of the present embodiment described above is changed will be described.

  First, in the present embodiment, the example in which the internal winning combination of the bells 1 to 6 is won as the internal winning combination that can win the bell as the main small combination at RT0 has been described. Not limited to this configuration, it is sufficient if there are at least two internal winning combinations that can be won in the main small role bell. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), the sum of the winning probabilities of the internal winning combination that can win the bell at RT0 should be larger than the winning probability of the internal winning combination that can win the bell at RT1.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the bells 1 to 7 are internally elected, a configuration is adopted in which all the winning combinations (bells) are won. For example, the bells 1 to 6 are operated in the correct operation order. In this case, there may be a plurality of types of winning combinations that are awarded in the same manner as the winning combination that is awarded at the bell 7 as long as the winning combination is the same.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), a configuration is adopted in which SB is internally won in both RT0 and RT1. In this way, it is not always necessary to provide a configuration in which SB internally wins at RT1, but by setting the possibility that SB not only wins at RT0 but also at RT1, RT1 is continuously set in a simulation test ( Since RT1 is maintained), the effect of lowering the payout rate in the same test can be further enhanced. Note that all the SBs already described in this embodiment are single wins. However, by configuring the internal win probability of single wins of this SB so that RT1 is larger than RT0, it is more continuous in simulation tests. RT1 can be set to.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the bells 1 and 2 in the present embodiment are deleted, and the bells 3 to 6 are adopted as internal winning combinations that can win the main small role bell at RT0. The correct operation sequence for winning the bell may be biased. In this case, Bell 1 and Bell 2 are in the first left stop (left middle right, left and right middle) in the correct answer operation order, and therefore, at RT0, the first left stop does not win the bell. In such a case, the operation order of the bell 7 may be unquestioned. However, the operation order of the correct answers of the bells 3 to 6 may be summed up (winning the bell other than the first stop on the left). If the relationship shown in FIG. 15C is applied, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage from the non-AT gaming state of RT0 even if the SB is erroneously won in the AT gaming state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the bells 1 to 7 and SB are elected in duplicate, and then the internal winning probability of SB at RT0 (single and sum of duplication with bells 1 to 6) And the internal winning probability of SB in RT1 (single and sum of overlap with Bell 7) may be the same. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to obtain the same effect as the effect described in FIG. 15E while making the internal winning probability of SB in RT0 and RT1 the same. In addition, you may employ | adopt the structure which overlaps in part, without overlapping with all the bells 1-7, and the same effect can be acquired also in this case.

  In this embodiment, in order to win the bell at the time of internal winning of bells 1 to 6 which are the main small roles, a configuration that requires operation in the correct operation order is adopted, but not only the operation order but also operation timing is included. It may be necessary to have different operating conditions. The operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing. In addition, if the corresponding operating conditions are not satisfied during the internal winning of the main small role, it is not necessary to adopt a configuration that does not necessarily win the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning role, and the operating conditions are not satisfied The structure which wins in a part of may be sufficient. Even in this case, since there is a problem that a payout rate is different between the simulation test and the actual game, the effect of the configuration of the present embodiment can be expected.

  In this embodiment, the winning combinations that are internally won at RT0 and RT1 are SB (the winning combination that shifts to RT1), Bells 1 to 7 (main small portion), and other winning combinations (cherry, watermelon, replay, bonus) It is divided into. The configuration described above relates to SB and bells 1 to 7 and does not limit the internal winning probability for other winning combinations. Therefore, any configuration for other winning combinations can be adopted, and a configuration in which an internal winning is made overlapping with the bells 1 to 7 and SB can also be adopted.

  In addition, with regard to the above other winning combinations, in this embodiment, a configuration in which cherries, watermelons, replays and bonuses are each independently won internally is adopted. May be adopted. In this case, when winning a cherry or watermelon, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving the bonus the expectation of being internally won.

  Further, the stop mode when the bonus is won internally and the bonus is not won may be derived as a part of the case where the SB is won internally and the SB is not won. . In this case, if the SB is not won, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the bonus the expectation of being internally won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the correct operation order of bells 1 to 6 is notified when the AT gaming state is set, but the correct operation order is not notified and a profit is obtained mainly from a bonus. Even so, it is possible to suppress the appearance rate in the simulation test.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Gaming state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means (for example, the main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery based on a set gaming state;
Stop control means (for example, the main control unit 300) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the derived one lottery result and the operation result of the stop button;
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420),
A gaming machine that gives a profit according to a combination of symbols stopped on an active line,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state (for example, RT0) and the second gaming state (for example, RT1) can be set,
The lottery means
As a lottery result that makes it possible to stop the first symbol combination (for example, bell) corresponding to the first combination to which a predetermined profit is given to the effective line, the first lottery result (for example, bells 1 to 6) Any), the second lottery result (for example, any one of the bells 1 to 6 other than the first lottery result), and the third lottery result (for example, the bell 7) can be derived,
It is possible to derive a fourth lottery result (for example, SB) that allows only the second symbol combination (for example, SB) corresponding to the second combination for which the second gaming state is set to be stopped on the active line. And
The stop control means includes
The first lottery result is derived, and the stop button is operated according to a first operation condition (for example, the correct operation order corresponding to the internal winning combination as the first lottery result among the bells 1 to 6). The first symbol combination is stopped at the effective line,
If the first lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated in accordance with the first operating condition, the first symbol combination is stopped on the active line. Without letting
The second lottery result is derived and the stop button is different from the first operation condition in the second operation condition (for example, the internal winning combination as the second lottery result among the bells 1 to 6) When operated according to the corresponding correct answer operation order), the first symbol combination is stopped at the active line,
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated in accordance with the second operation condition, the first symbol combination is stopped at the active line. Without letting
When the third lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated at least according to the first operation condition, the first symbol combination is stopped on the effective line (for example, the bell 7 is a bell). You can win by operating in any of the correct operation order 1-6),
When the fourth lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to a predetermined operation condition (for example, an operation timing capable of stopping the SB symbol), the second symbol combination is set to the active line. While stopping
When the fourth lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to an operation condition different from the predetermined operation condition, the second symbol combination is not stopped at the active line,
The production means is
When the first lottery result is derived, an effect capable of specifying the first operation condition can be executed (for example, step S3109 in FIG. 12),
When the second lottery result is derived, an effect capable of specifying the second operation condition is executable (for example, step S3109 in FIG. 12).
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, the first lottery result is derived with a first probability (for example, 3072 / 65536≈4.7% in FIG. 7),
In the first gaming state, the second lottery result is derived with a second probability (for example, 3072 / 65536≈4.7% in FIG. 7),
In the second gaming state, the third lottery result is derived with a third probability (for example, 4096 / 65536≈6.3% in FIG. 7),
In the first gaming state, the fourth lottery result can be derived (for example, SB can be internally won at RT0),
The third probability is
Lower than the combined probability of the first probability and the second probability,
The second role is
Even if the second symbol combination is not stopped on the active line, it is not carried over to the next game (for example, SB is not carried over to the next game), Is described.

In the above game console,
The second gaming state is
When the third probability is lower than the combined probability of the first probability and the second probability, the third gaming state is disadvantageous than the first gaming state.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The third probability is
A gaming stand characterized by being equal to or higher than the second probability (for example, see <About disadvantage at the time of SB winning in actual game>) is described. Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, it is possible to derive a plurality of specific lottery results (for example, bells 1 to 6) that allow the first symbol combination to be stopped on the active line,
Each of the plurality of specific lottery results is
The operation condition of the stop button required for stopping the first symbol combination on the effective line is different from the other specific lottery results (for example, the correct operation order of the bells 1 to 6 is different). ,
The first lottery result is
Are included in the plurality of specific lottery results,
The second lottery result is
Included in the plurality of specific lottery results,
A gaming table characterized in that the probability of being derived is the highest among the plurality of specific lottery results (for example, see <About disadvantage at the time of SB winning in actual game>). Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The fourth lottery result is
There is described a gaming table characterized in that it can be derived even in the second gaming state (for example, SB can be won internally at RT1).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The fourth lottery result is
The probability of being derived in the second gaming state is higher than the probability of being derived in the first gaming state (see, for example, the description of FIG. 15E of <Modification>). The game table is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The stop control means includes
Even if the third lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated according to the first operation condition, the first symbol combination is stopped on the active line (for example, , The game table is characterized in that the bell 7 can win the bell regardless of the operation order.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production means is
When the third lottery result is derived, the game table is characterized by being capable of executing an effect capable of specifying the operation condition of the stop button (for example, step S3115 in FIG. 12). Have been described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The gaming state setting means includes
A third gaming state (for example, special gaming state, RT3) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
The fifth lottery result (for example, RB in FIG. 7) that allows the symbol combination (for example, RB and BB in FIG. 5) corresponding to the third combination for which the third gaming state is set to be stopped on the active line. , BB) can be derived,
The third role is
If it is not stopped on the active line, it is carried over to the next game (for example, RB, BB is carried over to the next game),
The lottery means
When the third combination is carried over (for example, RT2), it is impossible to derive a lottery result that can stop the second symbol combination on the active line (for example, RT2 does not win SB internally) The game table is characterized by being a special game.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The stop control means includes
When the fourth lottery result is derived, the plurality of reels can be stopped in a predetermined stop mode,
When the fifth lottery result is derived, the plurality of reels can be stopped in the predetermined stop mode,
The predetermined stop mode is:
The second combination is not stopped on the active line, and the third combination is not stopped on the active line (for example, among the <variants>, a bonus is won by internal winning) The game stand is characterized in that the stop mode in the case of not winning a prize is a modified example derived in part when the SB is won internally and the SB is not won.

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Gaming state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means (for example, the main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery based on a set gaming state;
Stop control means (for example, the main control unit 300) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the derived one lottery result and the operation result of the stop button;
Production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420),
A gaming machine that gives a profit according to a combination of symbols stopped on an active line,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state (for example, RT0) and the second gaming state (for example, RT1) can be set,
The lottery means
As a lottery result that makes it possible to stop the first symbol combination (for example, bell) corresponding to the first combination to which a predetermined profit is given to the effective line, the first lottery result (for example, bells 1 to 6) Any), the second lottery result (for example, any one of the bells 1 to 6 other than the first lottery result), and the third lottery result (for example, the bell 7) can be derived,
It is possible to derive a fourth lottery result (for example, SB) that allows only the second symbol combination (for example, SB) corresponding to the second combination for which the second gaming state is set to be stopped on the active line. And
The stop control means includes
The first lottery result is derived, and the stop button is operated according to a first operation condition (for example, the correct operation order corresponding to the internal winning combination as the first lottery result among the bells 1 to 6). The first symbol combination is stopped at the effective line,
If the first lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated in accordance with the first operating condition, the first symbol combination is stopped on the active line. Without letting
The second lottery result is derived and the stop button is different from the first operation condition in the second operation condition (for example, the internal winning combination as the second lottery result among the bells 1 to 6) When operated according to the corresponding correct answer operation order), the first symbol combination is stopped at the active line,
When the second lottery result is derived and the stop button is not operated in accordance with the second operation condition, the first symbol combination is stopped at the active line. Without letting
When the third lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated at least according to the first operation condition, the first symbol combination is stopped on the effective line (for example, the bell 7 is a bell). You can win by operating in any of the correct operation order 1-6),
When the fourth lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to a predetermined operation condition (for example, an operation timing capable of stopping the SB symbol), the second symbol combination is set to the active line. While stopping
When the fourth lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated according to an operation condition different from the predetermined operation condition, the second symbol combination is not stopped at the active line,
The production means is
When the first lottery result is derived, an effect capable of specifying the first operation condition can be executed (for example, step S3109 in FIG. 12),
When the second lottery result is derived, there is a game table characterized in that an effect capable of specifying the second operation condition is executable (for example, step S3109 in FIG. 12). Have been described.

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(Appendix 1)
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means for deriving one internal winning result from a plurality of types of internal winning results by lottery based on a set gaming state;
And directing means,
Based on the derived internal winning result and the operation result of the stop button, the plurality of rotating reels are stopped, and the winning combination of the combination is determined based on the stopped state of the plurality of reels. A game machine that grants profits according to the roles played,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
When the correct operation conditions are mutually different internal winning results and the stop button is operated according to the correct operation conditions, the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which a predetermined profit is given, In the case where the stop button is not operated according to the correct operation condition, at least a part of the cases, the plurality of types of internal winning results (the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is not given) Below, the first internal winning result) can be derived,
Regardless of the operation result of the stop button, it is possible to derive one internal winning result (hereinafter, the second internal winning result) in which the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is given,
According to the result of the operation of the stop button, there is an internal winning result that may or may not win the winning combination for which the second gaming state is set, and when the winning combination has not been won. Even if there is, it is possible to derive an internal winning result (hereinafter referred to as a third internal winning result) that is not carried over to the next game in a state where it can be won.
The production means is
When the first internal winning result is derived, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the correct operation condition,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, the first internal winning result can be derived,
In the second gaming state, do not derive the first internal winning result,
In the first gaming state, do not derive the second internal winning result,
In the second gaming state, the second internal winning result can be derived with a predetermined probability,
In the first gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The predetermined probability is
A probability that is lower than the combined probability of deriving a plurality of types of the first internal winning results in the first gaming state,
A probability that is higher than or equal to one of the probabilities that a plurality of types of the first internal winning results are derived in the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means includes
A third gaming state that is more advantageous than both the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set;
The lottery means
Depending on the result of the operation of the stop button, an internal winning result that may or may not win the winning combination for which the third gaming state is set, and when the winning combination has not been won , It is possible to derive an internal winning result (hereinafter referred to as a fourth internal winning result) in which the state in which the winning combination can be won is carried over to the next game,
The plurality of reels are:
When the third internal winning result is derived, both the mode for winning the winning combination set with the second gaming state and the mode for winning the winning combination with the third gaming state are set. Can be stopped in different predetermined ways,
The game table, wherein the fourth internal winning result is carried over and can be stopped in the predetermined manner.

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

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means for deriving one internal winning result from a plurality of types of internal winning results, each consisting of one or a plurality of types of roles, by lottery based on a set gaming state;
And directing means,
Based on the derived internal winning result and the operation result of the stop button, the rotating reels are stopped within the maximum pull-in range, and the winning combination is determined based on the stopped reels. And a gaming machine that grants profits according to the winning combination.
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
When the correct operation conditions are mutually different internal winning results and the stop button is operated according to the correct operation conditions, the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which a predetermined profit is given, In the case where the stop button is not operated according to the correct operation condition, at least a part of the cases, the plurality of types of internal winning results (the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is not given) Below, the first internal winning result) can be derived,
Regardless of the operation result of the stop button, it is possible to derive one internal winning result (hereinafter, the second internal winning result) in which the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is given,
An internal winning result including the first combination in which the second game state is set by winning and the winning state is not carried over to the next game if the winning is not won Internal winning results) can be derived,
The production means is
When the first internal winning result is derived, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the correct operation condition,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, it is possible to derive the first internal winning result, while not deriving the second internal winning result,
In the second gaming state, the second internal winning result can be derived with a predetermined probability, while the first internal winning result is not derived,
In the first gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The predetermined probability is
A probability that is lower than the combined probability of deriving a plurality of types of the first internal winning results in the first gaming state,
A probability that is higher than or equal to one of the probabilities that a plurality of types of the first internal winning results are derived in the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means includes
A third gaming state that is more advantageous than both the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set;
The lottery means
An internal winning result including the second combination in which the third game state is set by winning and the winning state is carried over to the next game if the winning state is not won (hereinafter referred to as the fourth internal Winning results) can be derived,
In the first gaming state, the fourth internal winning result can be derived,
The plurality of reels are:
The symbols constituting the first combination are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range, and the interval between the symbols constituting the first combination and the symbols constituting the second combination exceeds the maximum drawing range. Including the reels
The lottery means
In the second gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The gaming state setting means includes
When a single game is performed in the second gaming state, if the first combination is not won, the first gaming state is set,
A gaming table that maintains the second gaming state when the first combination is won when one game is performed in the second gaming state. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means for deriving one internal winning result from a plurality of types of internal winning results, each consisting of one or a plurality of types of roles, by lottery based on a set gaming state;
And directing means,
Based on the derived internal winning result and the operation result of the stop button, the plurality of rotating reels are stopped, and the winning combination of the combination is determined based on the stopped state of the plurality of reels. A game machine that grants profits according to the roles played,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
When the correct operation conditions are mutually different internal winning results and the stop button is operated according to the correct operation conditions, the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which a predetermined profit is given, In the case where the stop button is not operated according to the correct operation condition, at least a part of the cases, the plurality of types of internal winning results (the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is not given) Below, the first internal winning result) can be derived,
Regardless of the operation result of the stop button, it is possible to derive one internal winning result (hereinafter, the second internal winning result) in which the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is given,
An internal winning result including the first combination in which the second game state is set by winning and the winning state is not carried over to the next game if the winning is not won Internal winning results) can be derived,
The production means is
When the first internal winning result is derived, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the correct operation condition,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, it is possible to derive the first internal winning result, while not deriving the second internal winning result,
In the second gaming state, the second internal winning result can be derived with a predetermined probability, while the first internal winning result is not derived,
In the first gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The predetermined probability is
A probability that is lower than the combined probability of deriving a plurality of types of the first internal winning results in the first gaming state,
A probability that is higher than or equal to one of the probabilities that a plurality of types of the first internal winning results are derived in the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means includes
A third gaming state that is more advantageous than both the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set;
The lottery means
An internal winning result including the second combination in which the third game state is set by winning and the winning state is carried over to the next game if the winning state is not won (hereinafter referred to as the fourth internal Winning results) can be derived,
In the first gaming state, the fourth internal winning result can be derived,
The first role is
It is a role that is not composed of the same design,
The second role is
A role that consists of the same design,
The lottery means
In the second gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The gaming state setting means includes
When a single game is performed in the second gaming state, if the first combination is not won, the first gaming state is set,
A gaming table that maintains the second gaming state when the first combination is won when one game is performed in the second gaming state. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states;
Lottery means for deriving one internal winning result from a plurality of types of internal winning results, each consisting of one or a plurality of types of roles, by lottery based on a set gaming state;
And directing means,
Based on the derived internal winning result and the operation result of the stop button, the plurality of rotating reels are stopped, and the winning combination of the combination is determined based on the stopped state of the plurality of reels. Is a gaming machine that can grant a benefit according to the role played, and can grant a privilege that facilitates the acquisition of the profit,
The gaming state setting means includes
The first gaming state and the second gaming state can be set,
The lottery means
When the correct operation conditions are mutually different internal winning results and the stop button is operated according to the correct operation conditions, the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which a predetermined profit is given, In the case where the stop button is not operated according to the correct operation condition, at least a part of the cases, the plurality of types of internal winning results (the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is not given) Below, the first internal winning result) can be derived,
Regardless of the operation result of the stop button, it is possible to derive one internal winning result (hereinafter, the second internal winning result) in which the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner in which the predetermined profit is given,
An internal winning result including a predetermined combination in which the second game state is set by winning and the winning state is not carried over to the next game if the winning state is not won (hereinafter referred to as the third internal state) Winning results) can be derived,
The production means is
When the first internal winning result is derived, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the correct operation condition,
The lottery means
In the first gaming state, it is possible to derive the first internal winning result, while not deriving the second internal winning result,
In the second gaming state, the second internal winning result can be derived with a predetermined probability, while the first internal winning result is not derived,
In the first gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The predetermined probability is
A probability that is lower than the combined probability of deriving a plurality of types of the first internal winning results in the first gaming state,
A probability that is higher than or equal to one of the probabilities that a plurality of types of the first internal winning results are derived in the first gaming state,
The benefits are:
It can be given in both the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The lottery means
In the second gaming state, the third internal winning result can be derived,
The gaming state setting means includes
When a single game is performed in the second gaming state, if the predetermined combination is not won, the first gaming state is set,
A gaming table that maintains the second gaming state when the predetermined combination is won when a single game is performed in the second gaming state.