JP6365588B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a unit game in which a result is determined according to a combination of symbols displayed when a reel on which a plurality of symbols is drawn is stopped.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when the player inserts a prescribed number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective. As a result, when the player operates the start switch, the game is started, the lottery is performed, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols are rotated. When the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and every time the player operates the stop switch, in accordance with the result of the role lottery, The corresponding reel is stopped, and when all reels stop, one game result is determined. If the combination of symbols displayed along the active line defined in the display window of the reel corresponds to any combination, it means that the combination has won a prize, and the privilege corresponding to that combination Is given to the player, and one game is completed. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, one game is finished without a privilege being given. In the following, one game described above is referred to as a unit game.

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, there is a slot machine that performs an effect of informing a color indicating a winning combination. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that a color indicating a winning combination is notified by a liquid crystal display.

JP 2011-234831 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the color displayed on the liquid crystal display may be different from the color of any symbol actually stopped on the effective line, which gives the player a misunderstanding. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which the color to be notified and the color of the symbol of the reel stopped on the effective line are related.

In order to solve the problems described above, the present invention provides:
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
The main control means includes
In a game where the result of the role lottery is a predetermined result, the combination of symbols to be stopped on the effective line may differ depending on the operation mode of the stop switch, but the predetermined color on the active line regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. Stop at least one of the prominent symbols,
The sub-control means includes
At any timing from the role lottery results game start of the game which has become the predetermined result to game end, Ru executable der a predetermined effect to a predetermined color stand out, and wherein.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention is characterized in that the sub-control means performs a first predetermined effect in which a predetermined color stands out at a first timing among games in which the result of the winning lottery is the predetermined result. Is feasible,
Among games in which the result of the role lottery is the predetermined result, a second predetermined effect in which a predetermined color stands out can be executed at a second timing .

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, the notified color and the color of the symbol of the reel stopped on the effective line can be related.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of a slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit which controls the slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the re-game player in the same slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the re-game player in the same slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the re-game player in the same slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination and bonus combination (BB) are won in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the part lottery table referred by the part lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of RT state in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state by the main control circuit in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of the production state by the sub-control circuit in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the instruction number in the slot machine, and the press order to alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the indicator for a press order alert | report in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the display timing of the instruction number by the main control means in the slot machine, and the timing of the press order notification based on the instruction number by the sub-control means. It is a figure for demonstrating the control command transmitted to the sub control means from the main control means in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the winning number and effect group number in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the color of the design in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a symbol stop when the re-game player A wins in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a symbol stop when re-game combination B1 in the slot machine is elected. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a symbol stop when the re-game player F wins in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a symbol stop when winning A1 in the slot machine wins. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a symbol stop when the winning prize G is won in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display timing in non-AT in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation display timing in BB determination in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display timing in AT during AT preparation in the slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a main routine executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end check process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 1 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 4 and 8 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 6 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 7 and 9 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of timer interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

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

(Configuration of slot machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 1A shows a front view of the slot machine 10. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. A display window 22 is formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20, and symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R that are rotatably provided inside the slot machine 10 are displayed. Is displayed. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided such that the respective rotation axes are arranged on the same straight line in the horizontal direction, each having a ring shape, and 20 symbols are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface thereof. A strip of reel tape is affixed. From the display window 22, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, among the 20 symbols printed on each reel, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel are visually recognized. It is possible. That is, 3 [symbol] × 3 [reel] = 9 symbols in total are stopped and displayed on the display window 22. Here, among the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the uppermost stop display position is the upper stage U, the middle stop display position is the middle stage M, and the lowermost figure. The stop display position is set to the lower stage L.

  In the display window 22, one effective line (also referred to as an effective line), an effective line L (upwardly effective line) crossing the lower stage L of the reel 40L, the middle stage M of 40C, and the upper stage U of 40R are defined. . The effective line L is a line that serves as a reference when determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined combinations (described later) is stopped and displayed. In other words, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, when the combination of three symbols stopped and displayed at the stop display position through which the effective line L passes corresponds to one of the roles, I won a prize. Also, “the symbol combination is displayed (stopped) along the active line L” is synonymous with “winning”. The effective line is not limited to the above.

  In addition to the display window 22, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and a display for notifying the player of various information regarding the unit game. Below the display window 22, bet number (betting number) display lamps 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided in order from the bottom in FIG. 1. In addition, you may provide the indicator 29 for a pushing order alerting | reporting separately. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are for displaying the number of medals inserted in one game. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the bet number display lamp 26a is lit, and when two medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are lit and three medals are inserted. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are turned on.

  Here, a medal inserted to play a unit game in the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, but a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, and a non-contact IC card. Alternatively, it may be value information recorded on a recording medium such as a coin having an IC chip and capable of playing a unit game. In the slot machine 10, when a prescribed number of medals (for example, 3) are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L becomes an effective line. When two medals are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L may be an effective line. The credit number display 27 (stored number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, a RAM in the main control circuit 100 to be described later). The number of medals (stored in) is displayed. The acquired number display 28 (given number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player in the slot machine 10 according to the result of the unit game.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. Inside the medal slot 32 is provided a medal sensor that outputs a medal detection signal to the main control circuit 100 described later when a medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is detected. As a result, the main control circuit 100 can recognize the number of inserted medals by counting the number of times the medal detection signal is output.

  Further, a 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 that can insert a credited medal into the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 is a switch for inserting only one medal that is credited every time it is operated into the slot machine 10 as a game betting target. The maximum bet switch 35 is a switch for inserting, into the slot machine 10, the maximum number (specified number) of medals that are allowed to be inserted in the current unit game among the credited medals. is there.

  When three medals are inserted into the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34 and 35, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially displayed every time a medal is inserted. It will light up. Further, when the various bet switches 34 and 35 are operated, the number of inserted medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 described above. The displayed value is also subtracted. Further, when a predetermined number of medals have already been inserted, and further medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the number of inserted medals is the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. As a result, the value displayed on the credit amount display unit 27 is also added.

  An enter button switch 39, a left switch 39L, an upward switch 39U, a downward switch 39D, and a right switch 39R are provided at the center of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30 (see FIG. 1B).

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. The start switch 36 becomes effective when the player inserts a prescribed number of medals into the slot machine 10. When a re-gamer to be described later in a unit game wins, even if no medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are lit for a predetermined number, and the start for the next unit game is started. The operation of the switch 36 becomes effective. When the player tilts the start switch 36 in this state, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are moved (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 22.

  Three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminated push button switches, and the push button portion has a structure capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. The left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 40R. During the pseudo game, the correspondence relationship between the stop switch 37 and the reel 40 may be changed. Specifically, for example, the right reel 40R is stopped by operating the left stop switch 37L. Stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player when the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as a constant speed). The operation becomes valid. Here, basically, when the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the emission color in the push button part of each stop switch is red, and when the operation reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button The emission color of the part changes to blue. As will be described later, the emission color of each stop switch is appropriately controlled depending on the state. When the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the push button part of each stop switch is turned off, and when the reel reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button part emits light. Also good.

  When the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the middle stop switch 37C, the middle reel 40C stops and pushes the right stop switch 37R. Sometimes the right reel 40R stops. At this time, each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R includes the center position of any three consecutive symbols among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the upper stage U in the display window 22, Stop control is performed so that the center positions of the middle stage M and the lower stage L coincide with each other. Here, the position where the center of the symbol coincides with the center of the stop display position is referred to as a fixed position. When the slot machine 10 stops the reel, the reel stop control is performed so that each symbol of the reel stops at the fixed position. Is done.

  A settlement switch 38 is provided on the left side of the operation panel 30. When operated within the medal insertion acceptance period, all credited medals are paid back and displayed on the credit number display 27. The value becomes “0”. Here, the medal insertion acceptance period is from when all reels stop (when medals are paid out, when the medals are paid out) until the start switch 36 of the next game is operated. .

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if a combination of three symbols that are stopped and displayed along the active line L corresponds to a winning combination, the medal payout installed in the slot machine 10 The device is activated and the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, when the settlement switch 38 is operated in a state where medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the paid-out medals are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 and stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for allowing sounds emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside are provided.

  A display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. This display device 70 displays a game history, an effect image displayed during a unit game, an effect image for notifying the result of a role lottery, the progress of a unit game (medal insertion → operation of a start switch 36 → reel Rotation → stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R operation → all reel rotation stop), etc. can be displayed. Above the display device 70, there is provided an effect lamp 72 that blinks in a pattern corresponding to the winning combination when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and a certain winning combination is won.

[Description of reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, but each symbol is divided into 20 divisions in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. One symbol is printed in each symbol area. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), there are ten types of symbols displayed in each symbol area, and a type code (not shown) is predetermined according to each type. The types of symbols in the slot machine 10 include the “red 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red, the “white 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in white, and the “BAR” which is represented in black with a bar-shaped lump as a motif. "Bell" design with yellow bell motif, "Replay A" design with light blue plum motif, "Replay B" design with light blue plum motif, "Watermelon" with green watermelon motif There are “A” design, “Watermelon B” design with green watermelon motif, “Cherry” design with red cherry motif, and “Blank” design with white star motif. Hereinafter, “Replay” symbol indicates “Replay A” symbol or “Replay B” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol indicates “Watermelon A” symbol or “Watermelon B” symbol.

  The number of symbols on one reel is not limited to 20 symbols, and can be set to any number of symbols such as 16, 21 symbols.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are determined in advance in each symbol region of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, as shown in FIG. A symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 100. The symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code are referred to when performing reel stop control to be described later. Hereinafter, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state where the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and developed, and when actually attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, The symbols of symbol numbers “0” and “1” are continuous.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated, the three symbols of each reel displayed in the display window 22 are scroll-displayed in a direction in which the values of three consecutive symbol numbers are increased. For example, when symbols of symbol numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are displayed from the lower L to the upper U of the display window 22, the symbols that are displayed thereafter are symbol numbers “2”. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”→ design numbers“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”→ design numbers“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”→... When the symbol numbers “18”, “19”, “0” are displayed, the symbol numbers “19”, “0”, “1” → the symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “ 2 ”→ symbol number“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”→... Three consecutive symbols from symbol numbers“ 0 ”to“ 19 ”circulate until the reel stops. Scrolled.

(1-c-1) Configuration of Control Circuit The control circuit for controlling the slot machine 10 is a main control circuit 100 (hereinafter also referred to as main control means 100 or main control board 100) and a sub control circuit 200 (hereinafter referred to as sub control). (Also referred to as means 200). Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto are shown in FIG.

[Description of control means]
Next, control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 includes a main control means 100 that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect of the game. The main control means 100 performs control to advance the game in accordance with the player's operation, and the sub-control means 200 outputs an effect executed with the game based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Control to perform and control to notify various information. Note that transmission of information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control unit 200. There is no direct transmission to the main control means 100.

≪Description of main control means≫
<Main control means and surrounding hardware configuration>
The main control means 100 comprises a CPU, ROM, RWM, random number generation means (random number circuit), timer count means (timer circuit), and an I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control circuit or a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on a single board.

  The random number generation means generates a random number used when performing various lotteries, and the timer count means generates an interrupt request signal based on a count value of a clock signal for operating a CPU or the like. The I / O port includes an operation unit 300, bet number display lamps 26a to 26c, a credit number display unit 27, an obtained number display unit 28, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, Signals for various components such as the blocker 45, the hopper motor 46, the payout sensor 47, the door switch 48, the setting door switch 49, and the external concentrated terminal board 84 are output, and signals from the respective components are input.

  Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when detecting an index (a member to be detected) provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel, the detection signal Is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (the symbol displayed in the display window 22) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that has started counting from the index position.

  The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and stores medals from the medal payout opening 60 according to a drive signal output from the main control means 100. Let it drain. The payout sensor 47 detects medals to be paid out when the hopper motor 46 is driven, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in the middle of the medal flow path from the medal slot 32 provided in the slot machine 10 to the medal hopper, and the formation or release of the medal flow path according to the on / off signal from the main control means 100. To do. The medals inserted from the medal slot 32 are stored in the medal hopper when the medal flow path is formed (blocker is on), and when the medal flow path is not formed (blocker is off), It is discharged from the medal payout outlet 60. The door switch 48 detects opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects opening / closing of a setting door that covers a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 for setting a setting value, which will be described later, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

  The external concentration terminal board 84 displays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external game information display device (also referred to as a data display) or a hall computer for information related to the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. Relay. Signals transmitted from the main control means 100 to the outside include a bet signal (IN signal) indicating that a medal has been betted when a game is performed, and a payout signal (IN) indicating that a medal has been paid out to the player. OUT signal), a signal (BB signal) indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to gaming state 5, 7, 9 (BB), a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10 (abnormality occurrence signal), start There is a signal (start signal) indicating that the switch 36 has been operated, and a signal (AT signal) indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to the gaming state 3 (AT). Here, the external concentration terminal board 84 may represent the contents of the various signals described above by a potential indicating a high level and a potential indicating a low level, or by providing relay circuits corresponding to various signals, You may represent the content of the various signals mentioned above by opening and closing a relay circuit.

  In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operation means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided in the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyhole, and is a switch that is turned on or off by rotating a setting change key inserted into the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error occurs to reset the error state or to change a setting value to be described later.

<Functional blocks of main control means>
Next, functional blocks of the main control unit 100 will be described. The main control unit 100 includes a winning combination determination unit 110, a freeze control unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a state control unit 140, a notification control unit 146, a winning determination unit 150, a control command transmission unit 160, External signal output means 170. The function of each means described below is realized by executing a control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of the winning role determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 obtains a winning combination (a winning number corresponding to the winning combination or a winning combination number) by lottery based on a random number (numeric range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control unit 100. decide. The main control means 100 does not transmit information on the winning number to the sub control means 200 regardless of the gaming state described later, but instead transmits information on the production group number. When the information on the winning number is transmitted, the winning number may be extracted by the goto action, and the correct pressing order may be specified by specifying the winning number. On the other hand, the production group number is a number when grouped for each type of winning combination (winning number), and even if different winning numbers are determined, the same production group number may be transmitted. Even if the number is specified, the determined winning number cannot be specified, and there is no fear that the correct answer pressing order is specified.

  Here, there are three types of winning roles: bonus, replay, and winning. When these winning roles (also referred to as bonus, replaying, and winning) are awarded, players are given certain benefits. Will be. That is, when a bonus combination is won, a bonus game (also referred to as a special game) advantageous to the player is played from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the bonus is described as being BB, but may be RB or MB. BB is a game in which a predetermined winning combination (RB) with a high probability is continuously performed until a predetermined payout number is exceeded. When the re-game player wins, the game can be played again without inserting medals only for the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal when the re-game player wins is called a re-game. Further, when the winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  Next, symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. 4 is a symbol combination associated with condition devices BB1, BB2, RB and replays 1-6, FIG. 5 is a symbol combination associated with condition device replays 7-13, and FIG. FIG. 7 shows symbol combinations associated with the condition device winnings 21-24. As shown in these figures, each condition device is associated with one or more symbol combinations, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is complete, the corresponding winning combination wins. Become. FIG. 7 shows symbol combinations defined as specific symbols 1 to 3. The specific symbols 1 to 3 are symbol combinations that can be displayed when three winning combinations are missed when the winning combinations E1 to E6 are won.

  For example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is prepared, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the replays 1 to 13 is prepared, the replay is performed. Further, when a symbol combination corresponding to any one of the winning prizes 1 to 24 is prepared, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winnings 1 to 3 (also referred to as 9 winnings) are prepared during the normal game (3 bets), 9 winnings and 4 to 8 winnings are obtained. One medal is paid out when a symbol combination corresponding to (a single combination) is prepared, and three medals are paid out when a symbol combination corresponding to winning 9 to 23 (also referred to as a three combination) is prepared.

  In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the symbol names in each reel are written in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and are enclosed in square brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to “2” of the replay 1 shown in FIG. 4 is expressed as “Bell-Replay A-Bell”.

  8 to 14 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIG. 8 to FIG. 14 show condition devices that operate when a re-playing combination, a winning combination, and a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB) are won. As shown in FIG. 14B, the condition devices that are activated when the bonus combination is won are BB1, BB2, and RB, and once the condition devices BB1, BB2, and RB are activated, the condition devices are maintained until winning. The This state is called “inside” or “carrying over a bonus flag”.

  In addition, as a result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, regardless of whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB) has been won, the winning combination winning number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later. The feature winning number is “0” when the bonus combination is not won, the feature winning number is “1” when BB1 is won, and the feature winning number when BB2 is won. Is “2”, and when the RB is winning, the winning combination winning number is “3”.

  Here, the name (referred to as role classification) when the winning combination is divided for each classification is shown in Remarks 1. The role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 1 and 27 is normal replay. The role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 2 to 14 and 26 is RT transfer replay. Moreover, the role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 28 to 45 is a push order bell, and the role classification corresponding to the winning number 46 is a common bell. And, the role classification corresponding to the winning number 15 is weak cherry, the role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 16 and 17 is strong cherry, the role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 18 to 20 is in the middle order of pushing order, and the winning numbers 21 to 23 Corresponding role classification is a chance in pushing order, 7 role classifications corresponding to the winning number 24 are fake 7 matches, 7 role classifications corresponding to the winning number 25 are, and the role classification corresponding to the winning number 53 is weak watermelon, winning number 54 The role classification corresponding to is a strong watermelon, and the role classification corresponding to the winning number 55 is a strong chance.

  Remark 1 shows the relationship between the operation order and the condition devices that can be aligned during normal games (inside non-inside (inside of BB, inside of RB in BB)). Remarks 2, 3, and 4 show the relationship between the operation order in the BB1, the BB2, and the RB, and the condition devices that can be aligned. Moreover, the special figure in FIG. 13 is abbreviated-name of the specific symbols 1-3 described in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the replays A to M are associated with any one of 13 kinds of replays 1 to 13, and the prizes A1 to J are the prizes 1 to 1. Any of 24 types of 24 condition devices is associated. In addition, a plurality of condition devices are associated with each re-game winning combination and winning combination. When a winning combination in which a plurality of condition devices are associated (actuated) wins, on the effective line L according to the operation sequence (also referred to as pushing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pushing position) of the stop switches. There are also different combinations of symbols (condition devices). In addition, unlike the condition device corresponding to the bonus combination, the condition device corresponding to each re-game combination and winning combination operates only during the game in which the corresponding winning combination is determined, and ends the operation when the game ends. To do.

(Lottery table)
Here, FIG. 15 shows a lottery table in which the winning probability of each winning combination is determined. In the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, one or more of the bonus combinations BB1, BB2, the replaying games A to M, and the winning combinations A1 to J are selected as the winning combination. May be determined. Also, nine RT states of non-RT, RT1 to 7 and RB are defined, and the winning probabilities of the winning combination described above differ depending on each RT state. The RT state shifts in accordance with a predetermined transition condition, and whether the transition condition is established and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state control unit 142. Non-RT is inside BB or inside BB (inside RB), RT1 to RT3 are inside BB, RT4 and RT5 are inside BB or inside BB (RB inside and inside RB) RT6 and 7 are inside the BB (inside BB1 and inside BB2), and RB is inside RB.

  Specifically, in non-RT, replay A, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winnings A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won, and in RT1, replays B1 to B5 , E, F, G, M, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winning A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won. In RT2, the replays C1 to C5, E, F, G, M, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winnings A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won. In RT3, replays D1 to M, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winnings A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won. In RT4, there is a possibility that BB2 + regame F, BB2 + regame G, regame L, winnings A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H will be won. In RT5, replays D1 to M, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winnings A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, and BB2 + winning H may be won. In RT6, replay A, replay F, replay G, and winning prizes A1 to H may be won. In RT7, replay A, replay F, replay G, and winning prizes A1 to H may be won. In RB, winning prizes I and J may win.

  Also, among the respective RT states, the combined winning probability of the re-gamer in the non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT4, RT6, RT7 is the lowest (respectively the number is 3838 (the denominator is 65536)), RT3, RT5 Has a high combined winning probability for the re-gamer (the number of each is 42720 (the denominator is 65536)). The higher the combined winning probability of a re-gamer, the more opportunities to play without inserting medals. In particular, in RT3 and RT5, the possibility of winning BB (generic name for BB1 or BB2, the same shall apply hereinafter) Therefore, it can be said that the player is in an advantageous state. RT4 includes RT4 in non-BB (non-BB) and RT4 in BB (when BB starts). Although not shown in the figure, at RT4 in BB (at the time of BB start), the lost number 33742 of RT4 (non-BB) in non-BB is replaced with the RB number 33742. In addition, even in non-RT during BB (during BB operation), the non-RT (non-BB) loss number 33742 in the non-BB is replaced with the RB number 33742.

  Here, the winning number of BB2 + replay F is 16 + 2 because the winning number of replay F is 16, and the winning number of BB2 is 2, so it is expressed as 16 + 2 (BB2 + replay G, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning. The same applies to H).

  FIG. 15 shows a lottery table corresponding to the set value 6. Further, in the present embodiment, a lottery table (set values 1 to 5) having a winning probability different from the winning probability in the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is further provided. The winning probabilities of F, winning D, winning F and winning G are set high. That is, each lottery table is preliminarily given one unique number among the numbers 1 to 6, and set values (1 to 6) set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. The lottery table corresponding to) is used in the game.

  Each winning combination shown in FIG. 15 has a predetermined condition device. When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated. The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition device are aligned on the active line L (that is, the winning combination can be won). In the following description, the fact that the symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L is also simply referred to as “the symbol combinations are aligned”.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control unit 120 sets a so-called freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated. In this embodiment, the occurrence timing of the freeze state is from when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts to rotate. In addition to this, the stop switch is operated after the reel starts to rotate. Until it is possible to accept the operation of the stop switch, until the operation of each stop switch until the operation of each stop switch, after the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the next game can be started. A freeze state may be generated during the period until it becomes.

  In this embodiment, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are appropriately rotated in the freeze state, an effect (reel effect) for improving the fun of the game is performed, and the freeze control means 120 is provided. Determines whether to generate a freeze state and also determines the type of reel effect to be executed when the freeze state is entered. The types of reel effects include, for example, rotating the reel in the opposite direction to normal rotation, rotating the reel by a predetermined number of symbols to display a specific symbol combination, or stopping a predetermined reel among a plurality of reels. It is conceivable to put other reels into a rotating state, change the rotation speed of the reels, or change the operation of the reels according to the player's operation.

  The freeze period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to a predetermined condition. This change in the freeze period includes shortening or lengthening the pause period during the freeze state. Further, the predetermined conditions include predetermined signals by detecting signals based on operations of various switches (start switch 36, bet switches 34, 35, stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, checkout switch 33, etc.) by the player, or by lottery. The result is obtained.

  Examples of the control process for shortening the pause period include forcibly terminating the pause period or rewriting it to a period shorter than the pause period. And as control processing which lengthens a temporary stop period, another stop period is added after a temporary stop period, or rewriting to a period longer than a temporary stop period is mentioned. In addition, the pause period based on the freeze effect is not set for the maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the player's operation.

  The freeze period during which the freeze effect is performed is set after the elapse of a so-called wait period (the shortest time from when the reel starts rotating in the previous game until the reel can start rotating in the next game, for example, 4.1 seconds). Alternatively, it may be set including the wait period. When the wait period is included, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and when it is ended, the freeze period is set after the wait period has elapsed, or the remaining wait period after the freeze effect ends. The mode which restarts is mentioned. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by providing a freeze period longer than the wait period.

  As the freeze effect, a pseudo game effect may be performed as if a normal game is in progress. In the pseudo game effect, a freeze effect period is defined between the start switch accepting process and the reel rotation start process based on the operation of the start switch, the reel rotation control is performed during the freeze effect period, and the stop switches 37L and 37C. , 37R, reel stop control is performed. However, the winning determination process or the payout control process is not performed during the pseudo game effect.

  In the pseudo game effect, a motion of swinging up and down may be performed at a timing when the stop switch 36 is operated, a timing when a specific reel is stopped, or a timing when all reels are stopped. This makes it possible to determine whether the game is a normal game or a pseudo game effect. Further, in the pseudo game effect, it is preferable that the relative angle between the reels is not maintained when the pseudo game effect is finished and the original game is returned. In order to realize this, for example, when the reels are rotated again after the pseudo game effect is finished, the rotation start timing may be randomly delayed between the reels.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control unit 130 drives and controls stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. That is, the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player. Maintain speed. When any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more precisely, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, if the reels with 20 symbols on each reel as in this embodiment are stopped from rotating at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute) within 190 milliseconds, the reels will be 80 (rotation). / 60 (seconds) × 0.19 (seconds) × 20 (symbol) = about 5.067 The reels may be stopped until the pattern is rotated (within the stop control range).

  When any winning number or winning combination winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning number or winning combination number is on the active line L. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop (so-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbol constituting the winning symbol combination is not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so as to prevent a winning other than the winning symbol from winning (so-called kicking control is performed).

  Further, when the replays B1 to D3, F to K (winning numbers 2 to 14, 17 to 25) and winning prizes A1 to E6 (winning numbers 28 to 52) shown in FIG. Depending on the operation order (pushing order) of 37L, 37C, and 37R, the condition device (also referred to as the condition device that is subject to pull-in control) corresponding to the symbol combination that is subject to pull-in control differs. That is, for example, when the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a winning combination is determined by lottery, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the first pushing order. The symbol combination corresponding to the first condition device is the target of the pull-in control, and when operated in the second pressing order, the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device is the target of the pull-in control.

  Here, the relationship between the winning combination and the condition device that is the target of the pull-in control according to the pressing order is shown in the remarks column in FIGS. The remarks column in FIGS. 8 to 14 shows the relationship between the pressing order when the winning combination is won and the condition device that is the target of the pull-in control. Here, Remark 1 is during normal game, Remark 2 is inside BB1, Remark 3 is inside BB2, and Remark 4 is the relationship between the pushing order and the condition device that is the target of the pull-in control. For example, regarding the replay B1 (winning number 2), when the stop switch 37 is operated in the order of left first, middle second, and right third, replay 5, left first, right second, middle third When the stop switch 37 is operated in the order of pushing, the replay 2 is performed. When the stop switch 37 is operated in the first middle push order, the replay 2 is performed, and when the stop switch 37 is operated in the first right push order. It is shown that replay 2 wins. The pushing order as shown in the remarks column is similarly set for other condition devices. 100% in the remarks column indicates that when the stop switch 37 is operated in the pressing order, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device subject to the pull-in control is always awarded, and is described as 1/4 or the like. This shows that even if the stop switch 37 is operated in the pressing order, it is a probability of 1/4 that the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device that is the target of the pull-in control wins.

(Description of state control means)
The state control unit 140 includes an RT state control unit 142 and a gaming state control unit 144, and the transition of the RT state in which the winning probability (the winning probability of the winning combination) performed by the winning combination determining unit 110 is different, When a winning combination or winning combination is won, a game result advantageous to the player can be obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Controls the transition of different gaming states. The RT state control means 142 controls the transition of the RT state. As shown in FIG. 16, in the non-RT which is the initial state, one of the specific symbols 1 to 3 shown in FIG. When stopped and displayed, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to replay 5 is completed in RT1, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2, and in RT2, when the symbol combination corresponding to replay 6 is complete, the RT state is shifted to RT3. In RT2, RT3, RT5 (non-BB), the RT state is shifted to RT1 when the symbol combinations corresponding to the specific symbols, replays 3 and 4 are complete. In RT4 (non-BB) and RT5 (non-BB), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 6 are prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT3. In RT4 (non-BB), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the specific symbols are complete, the RT state is shifted to RT1.

  In non-RT, RT1 to RT4, non-BB, and RT5 (non-BB), when BB1 is determined to be a winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is not aligned, the RT state is set to RT6 ( When BB2 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 and the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT7 (inside BB2), and non-RT, RT1 -3, RT4 (non-BB), RT5 (non-BB), RT6, 7 When the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT4 (at the start of BB). Then, at RT4 (at the start of BB), the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450, and when the BB ends, the process shifts to RT4 (non-BB), and the winning combination determining means 110 starts RT4 (non-game) from the next game. The lottery in BB) is performed.

  At RT4 (at the start of BB), when the RB is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 and the symbol combination corresponding to RB is not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT5 (inside RB), and RT4 (BB When the combination of symbols corresponding to RB is completed at the time of start) or RT5 (inside RB), the RT state is shifted to RB operation (in SRB). Then, when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 in RT5 (inside the RB) and BB ends, the process proceeds to RT5 (non-BB). If there are 2 games or 2 wins during the RB operation (it is free as long as it is within the range of 12 games or 8 wins), it will shift to non-RT (BB operation), non-RT ( When the RB is determined to be a winning combination during BB operation) and the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT5 (inside the RB). When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450 during RB operation (in SRB) or non-RT (in BB operation), the process shifts to non-RT.

  Here, the non-RT is a state that is transferred after the RB operation (SRB) or non-RT (BB operation) that is in BB is completed, and RT1 is a state that the replays B1 to B5 that shift to RT2 are won RT2 is in a state where the replays C1 to C5 that shift to RT3 are won. RT3 and RT5 (non-BB) are in a state where the winning probability of replaying is the highest. Non-RT, RT1 to RT3, RT4 (non-BB), RT5 (non-BB) are in BB non-internal, RT6, 7 are in BB, RT4 (at the start of BB), RT5 (inside RB), During RB operation (in SRB), non-RT (in BB operation) is in BB.

  RT4 (non-BB) is a state in which the replay L that moves to RT3 is won. RT5 (non-BB) is a state in which replays D1 to D3 transitioning to RT3 are won. RT6 is a state until BB1 wins, and RT7 is a state until BB2 wins. RT4 (when BB starts) is a state where RB wins, and RT5 (inside RB) is a state until RB wins. During RB operation (in SRB), RB is in operation, and in non-RT (in BB operation), RB is elected.

  The gaming state control means 144 controls the transition of gaming state in which processing related to the AT is different. In this embodiment, there are ten game states 0 to 9, and as shown in FIG. 17, the game state 0 (normal time) stays in the initial state.

  Further, during the stay in the game state 0 (normal time), an AT lottery for determining whether or not to execute the AT is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the game state 1 (AT precursor) is shifted to. Then, when a predetermined number of games are performed in game state 1 (AT precursor) (the number of precursor games is digested), the game state 2 (AT preparation) is entered. When winning the AT lottery, the game state 1 (AT precursor) and the game state 2 (AT preparation) may be immediately transferred to the game state 3 (AT).

  While staying in the gaming state 2 (AT preparation), in order to shift the above-described RT state to RT3, the push order is notified. In the game state 2 (AT preparation), if the stop switch 37 is operated without staying in the RT3 or following the notified push order (in the incorrect answer push order), the game state 3 (AT) is entered. In the gaming state 3 (AT), the push order is notified until a predetermined number of games are performed (the number of AT games (50 games) is consumed). When a predetermined number of games have been played, the game state is shifted to 0 (normal time). When there is an AT stock (right to execute AT), the game state 3 (AT) is continued until a predetermined number of games are performed again.

  In the gaming state 0 to 1, when BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is transferred, and when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 4 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 5 (BB2). If the total number of medals paid out in gaming state 5 (BB2) exceeds 450, if the AT lottery is won, the game will shift to gaming state 1 (AT precursor), and if the AT lottery is not won, Transition to gaming state 0 (normal time). Further, in the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are prepared, the state shifts to the game state 7 (BB1). When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450 in gaming state 7 (BB1), the AT stock is incremented by 1 and a transition is made to gaming state 3 (AT).

  In the gaming state 3 (AT), when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred, and when BB2 is won, the game state 8 (BB2 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 8 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 9 (BB2). In the gaming state 9 (BB2), when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450, the AT stock is incremented by 1 and the state shifts to the gaming state 3 (AT).

  In the gaming state 3 (AT) and the gaming state 5 (BB2), an AT lottery is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the AT stock is added. Further, the main control circuit 100 counts the number of games such as the number of precursor games and the number of AT games.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the effect state in the sub control circuit 200. The sub control circuit 200 controls the effect state to effect states 0 to 6 according to the game state in the main control circuit 100. The performance state 0 (normal time) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 0 (normal time) and the game state 1 (AT precursor), and is an effect state in which a normal time effect is performed. When it is in the production state 0 (normal time), a single production, a continuous production suggesting the possibility of winning the AT lottery, a display of a precursor counter (done in spite of having not shifted to the game state 1) Including a display of a warning sign counter).

  The production state 1 (AT preparation) is a production state corresponding to the game state 2 (AT preparation), is a production state in which production is performed during AT preparation, and in the production state 1 (AT preparation), RT3 is set. Notification of the push order for transition, display of the total number of acquired sheets, etc. are performed. The effect state 2 (AT) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 3 (AT), and is an effect state in which an effect during the AT is performed. In the production state 2 (AT), the notification of the pressing order is performed for a predetermined number of games (50 games) (one set). In addition, the display of the number of sets indicating the number of ATs currently set, the display of the number of stocks indicating how many AT stocks have been acquired, the display of the number of remaining games (the number of remaining games), have already been performed Display of the number of games (the number of digested games), display of the total number of acquired games, etc. are performed. An effect state 3 (BB2 preparation) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 4 (BB2 preparation), and is an effect state in which an effect during BB2 preparation is performed. In the production state 3 (BB2 preparation), “Aim at BB2” is displayed, the total number of acquired images is displayed, and the like. The effect state 4 (BB2) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 5 (BB2), and is an effect state in which an effect in BB2 is performed. In the production state 4 (BB2), display of the remaining payout number, display of the total acquired number, and the like are performed.

  An effect state 5 (BB1 preparation) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), and is an effect state in which an effect during the preparation of BB1 is performed. In the production state 5 (BB1 preparation), “Aim at BB1” is displayed, the total number of acquired images is displayed, and the like. The effect state 6 (BB1) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 7 (BB1), and is an effect state in which an effect in BB1 is performed. In the production state 6 (BB1), display of the remaining payout number, display of the total acquired number, and the like are performed.

  The effect state 7 (BB2 preparation) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 8 (BB2 preparation), and is an effect state in which an effect during BB2 preparation is performed. In the production state 7 (BB2 preparation), “Aim at BB2” is displayed, the total number of acquired images is displayed, and the like. The effect state 8 (BB2) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 9 (BB2), and is an effect state in which an effect in BB2 is performed. In the production state 8 (BB2), display of the remaining payout number, display of the total acquired number, and the like are performed.

(Push order number)
The notification control means 146 determines the pressing order (instruction number) to be notified according to the winning combination in the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) and the gaming state 3 (AT). The notification control means 146 also performs notification of the determined pressing order (also referred to as instruction display (display of instruction content corresponding to the instruction number)) using the acquired number display 28. The determined pressing order (instruction number) is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 also notifies the pressing order (also referred to as instruction display) using the display device 70. It has become.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the instruction number, the acquired number display (main control means 100), and the pressing order (instruction display) notified on the display device (sub-control means 200). First, as the types of push orders to be notified, there are six push orders (instruction numbers A1 to A6) indicating the push order of the stop switch from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

  Here, in the instruction number A1, “= 1” is displayed on the acquired number display 28 (main control means 100), and “1, 2, 3” (left middle right) is displayed on the display device. . “1, 2, 3” (left middle right) is an instruction indicating that the left stop switch 37L should be stopped first, the middle stop switch 37C should be stopped second, and the right top switch 37R should be stopped third ( The same applies to the other operation order, referred to as left middle right operation).

  The instruction number A0 indicates that the pressing order is unknown, and stays in a game state other than the game state 2 (AT preparation) and the game state 3 (AT) (that is, a game state in which no instruction can be generated). Even when the player is in the game state 2 (AT preparation) or 3 (AT), the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order is determined.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for describing a gaming state (also referred to as a gaming state in which an instruction can be generated) in which the push order may be notified. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the push order should not be notified in the gaming states 0, 1, 4 to 9, and the push order may be notified in the gaming states 2 and 3. . In the game state 6 (only when transitioning from the game state 2 or 3), 7 (only when transitioning from the game state 2 or 3), and the game states 9 and 10, the push order is notified. It may be defined.

  FIG. 19C shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the notification control unit 146 and the instruction number. In the winning combination shown in FIG. 19 (c), advantageous game results can be obtained by pressing order (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Therefore, when determining the pushing order for such a winning combination, the notification control means 146 determines it. The advantage mentioned here means that the number of medals to be paid out becomes larger than when operated in other pushing orders, the transition to an advantageous RT, or the transition to an unfavorable RT. FIG. 19D shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the sub-control means 200 and the instruction number. The winning combination shown in FIG. 19 (d) has different game results (symbol combinations aligned on the active line L) obtained by the pressing order, but the advantages are not different. Therefore, when determining the pressing order for such a winning combination, it may be determined by the sub-control unit 200 instead of the notification control unit 146 (At this time, the notification control unit 146 determines the instruction number A0. And is transmitted to the sub-control means). Of course, the notification control means 146 may determine the pressing order.

(Indicator for push order notification)
As described above, the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number described above is notified not only by the sub-control unit 200 but also by the main control unit 100. As an informing means for informing the pushing order, an existing indicator of the slot machine 10 may be used, or a new indicator may be provided for pushing order informing. In this embodiment, in order not to excessively increase the processing load of the main control means 100, the acquired number display device 28 shown in FIG. 20 is used as a display device for pressing order notification, and the determined instruction number is used. Corresponding instruction content is displayed (The instruction content displayed on the acquired number display unit is the value of the instruction number, so that the instruction content corresponding to the instruction number will be displayed hereinafter, that the instruction number is displayed. To do).

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the notification of the pressing order on the acquired number display device 28. As shown in FIG. 20, when the acquired number display device 28 is used as a display device for pressing order notification, the acquired number display device 28 can display two-digit numbers using two 7-segment displays. Therefore, for example, the instruction number (1 to 6) is displayed on the first 7-segment display (right display in FIG. 20), and the second 7-segment display (left display in FIG. 20). May be used to distinguish whether the symbol (character, number, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicates the payout number or the instruction number. For example, in the second-digit 7-segment display, segments A and B may be lit when notifying the pressing order. FIG. 20 shows a state in which the shaded portion is lit, and shows that the displayed instruction number is 2.

  Segments A and B in the second-digit 7-segment display indicate an instruction number indicating whether the symbols (characters, numbers, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicate the number of payouts. It is used to distinguish between For example, the segments A and B are turned off when the payout number is displayed, and the segments A and B are turned on when the instruction number is displayed. In this way, even when the acquired number display 28 is used as a push order notification display, the player can determine whether the current display indicates the number of payouts or indicates the instruction number. Will not be misidentified.

  In this embodiment, in response to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all segments are turned off), and the start switch 36 is turned off. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination is won, the display is turned off and the number of payouts is displayed. .

  Further, when the acquired number display 28 is used as a display for notifying the pressing order, “00” is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is displayed. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination wins, the display is temporarily returned to “00” and then the payout number is displayed. It may be. After displaying the payout number, it is preferable to display “00” on the acquired number display 28 when a medal is inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to “00” when all reels are stopped, and until the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may make it maintain a state.

  In the two examples described above, the indication number is temporarily turned off or “00” is displayed before displaying the number of payouts. However, the indication number is changed to display of the number of payouts directly. Also good. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 13, the player may display the winning number instead of the instruction number because the pressing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained if the winning number is understood.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 21, the timing of notification of the pressing order by the main control means 100 and the timing of notification of the pressing order based on the instruction number by the sub-control means 200 will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control unit 100 is transmitted to the sub control unit 200. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is determined, and the determined instruction number is displayed in the acquired number display. Displayed on the device 28. Then, the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 by the instruction number command (a kind of control command), and the sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number on the display device 70.

  In the present embodiment, after the instruction number command is transmitted, the production group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 performs processing based on the accessory winning number command. , The pressing order corresponding to the previously received instruction number is displayed on the display device 70. By doing so, the sub-control unit 200 does not need to perform processing based on the command every time any command is transmitted, and the processing load on the sub-control unit 200 can be reduced. The sub-control unit 200 may separately perform a process based on the instruction number command, and display the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number on the display device 70 in the process based on the instruction number command.

  The pressing order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed at the timing when the last stop switch is operated, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained and all reels are displayed. It disappears after stopping. The display number of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is not displayed, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the display device 70 is, for example, a stop switch by the player. The display content may be changed every time is operated.

  Further, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed when the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the displayed push order, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is It is maintained and disappears after all reels have stopped rotating. It should be noted that the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the displayed instruction number. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation that the push order is displayed only on the display device 70, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is hidden and then displayed on the acquired number display 28. Although it is preferable to hide the instruction number, the pressing order displayed on the display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden simultaneously or displayed on the acquired number display 28. The designated instruction number may be hidden first.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
When all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line L corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. judge. As a result, when it is determined that BB or RB has won, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when it is determined that the re-gamer has won, the re-game is performed in the next game, When a winning combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination is paid out. The payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current credit number until the upper limit value (for example, 50) of the number of credits is reached. After reaching 50), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

  The instruction display by the acquired number display 28 and the display device 70 may be performed before the reel 40 reaches the constant speed rotation. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the push order before the stop switch 37 becomes effective, and there is no problem that the push order is notified after the stop switch 37 is operated.

(Description of control command transmission means)
FIG. 22 shows a list of control commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. The control command transmission unit 160 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each unit of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. Information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. No information is sent directly. Information from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted in the form of a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted.

  The “RT state number” command (3300 to 3307) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The RT state number is information indicating whether the current RT state is non-RT or RT1-7. The RT state number is “0” for non-RT, “1” for RT1, “2” for RT2, “3” for RT3, and “4” for RT4. , RT5 is “5”, RT6 is “6”, and RT7 is “7”. Non-RT corresponds to 3300, and RT1 to 7 correspond to commands 3301 to 3307.

  The “gaming state number” command (3400 to 3409) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The game state number is information indicating whether the current game state is the game state 0-9. The gaming state number is “0” when in gaming state 0, “1” when in gaming state 1, “2” when in gaming state 2, and “3” when in gaming state 3. "4" when in state 4, "5" when in gaming state 5, "6" when in gaming state 6, "7" when in gaming state 7, and when in gaming state 8 When the game state is “8”, it is “9”. Game states 0-9 correspond to commands 3400-3409. By transmitting the “gaming state number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can control the presentation state according to each gaming state.

  The “instruction number” command (3900 to 3906) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. The instruction numbers A0 to A6 correspond to the commands 3900 to 3906. By transmitting the “instruction number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can notify the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by an image or sound displayed on the display device 70. it can. However, when receiving the instruction number A0 (unknown), the sub control unit 200 does not notify the push order except when the sub control unit 200 determines the push order.

  The “production group number” command (3A00 to 3A27) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When the winning combination determining means 110 determines either the re-playing combination or the winning combination as the winning combination, an effect group number (see FIG. 23) corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. The production group numbers 0 to 27 correspond to the commands 3A00 to 3A1B. Further, the “object winning number” command is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When BB1 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination winning number is 1, and the winning number 1 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB1 wins. When BB1 wins and the bonus game is started, the winning number is 0, and the winning number 0 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB is determined as the winning combination. Similarly, when the winning combination determining unit 110 determines BB2 as the winning combination, the winning combination winning number is 2, and when RB is determined, the winning combination winning number is 3.

  If the BB1 or BB2 is not determined when the RT state is non-RT or RT1 to RT5, the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “0”. In addition, when BB1 is won, the RT state is RT6, and when BB2 is won, the RT state is RT7, and the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “1” or “2”. Until the BB1 or BB2 wins, the value of the second control command of the “actual winning number” command remains “1” or “2”, and the second control command of the “production group number” command The value is the value of the production group number corresponding to the determined winning combination. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 can perform an effect according to the determined winning combination based on the second control command of the “effect group number” command and the “act winning item winning number” command. In addition, the “winning item winning number” command also serves to transmit to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. The sub-control unit 200 performs processing when the start switch is operated (for example, processing for starting notification of the pressing order according to the received instruction number) based on the “community winning number” command.

(Correspondence between winning numbers and production group numbers)
Here, the correspondence between the winning number and the effect group number will be described with reference to FIG. First, when replay A is determined to be a winning combination by lottery, the control command transmission means 160 replaces the winning number 1 with the effect group number 1 and transmits the effect group number 1 to the sub-control means 200. That is, the value of the second control command of the “production group number” command is set to “1”. When any of the replays B1 to B5 is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the production group number 2 to the sub-control unit 200. The winning number is replaced with the production group number and transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the winning number is not rewritten.

  When any one of the re-games C1 to C5 is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the effect group number 3 to the sub-control unit 200, and any one of the re-games D1 to D3 is determined to be the winning combination. In this case, the control command transmission means 160 transmits the effect group number 4 to the sub-control means 200. Regarding the replays E to M, the effect group number shown in FIG. 23 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order.

  Next, when any one of the winning prizes A1 to A6 (a winning combination with the possibility of winning 9 sheets) wins, the control command transmission means 160 uses the winning number (any one of 28 to 33) as the production group number. 17 and transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If any of the winning prizes B1 to B6 (a winning combination with the possibility of winning nine winning combinations) is won, the control command transmitting means 160 will change the effect group number replaced with the winning number (any of 34 to 39). 18 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  Next, when any one of the winning prizes C1 to C6 (a winning combination with a possibility of winning 9 winning combinations) is won, the control command transmission means 160 is replaced with the winning number (any of 40 to 45). The group number 19 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If any of the winning prizes E1 to E6 (a winning combination with the possibility of winning a three-piece winning combination) is won, the control command transmission means 160 will change the effect group number replaced with the winning number (any one of 47 to 52). 21 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. For winning prizes D, F, G, H, I, and J, the effect group number shown in FIG. 23 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order.

  As described above, when a plurality of winning combinations having different advantages depending on the pressing order are won, a common performance group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the plurality of winning numbers. Even if is acquired, the push order cannot be specified. Further, when the sub-control means 200 receives the production group numbers 22 (weak watermelon) and 23 (strong watermelon), the secondary control means 200 performs the production (strong production) with a higher expectation for the player. On the other hand, when the production group number 21 (special drawing) is received, the production (weak production) having a lower expectation than the strong production described above is performed for the player. Similarly, the sub-control means 200 executes effects corresponding to each effect group number.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmission unit 170 performs an IN signal, an OUT signal, a BB signal, an abnormality occurrence signal, via the external centralized terminal board 84 by a timer interrupt process executed in a predetermined cycle in the main control unit 100. The start signal and AT signal on / off are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 to the gaming state 3, an AT signal on is output, and when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 3 to the gaming state 0, an AT signal off is output. I am doing so.

≪Description of sub-control means≫
<Sub-control means and peripheral hardware configuration>
The sub-control unit 200 (sub-control circuit 200) includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (main control circuit 100). A sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204 that drives presentation means such as the display device 70, speakers 64 </ b> L and 64 </ b> R, and a presentation lamp 72 based on a sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. Has been.

<Functional block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the push order to produce or notify based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or push order notification. The effect control means 210, the control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the sub control command transmitting / receiving means for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204. 230.

(Description of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling an effect executed according to the effect state, and includes an effect lottery means 212 and an effect state control means 214.

  The effect control means 210 receives the control command (RT state number command, game state number command, instruction number command, effect group number command, bonus winning number command, etc.) received from the main control means 100 and the current effect state. There are effect lottery means 212 for determining the corresponding effect by lottery, and effect state control means 214 for controlling the transition of the effect state based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Here, the production state controlled by the production state control means 214 is as described above.

(Description of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 through serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer (for example, RWM) included in the sub-control unit 200 in the order received. In a part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer. Note that processing based on some control commands may not be performed. In this case, the control command is stored in another storage area of the RWM, and thereafter referred to in processing based on the other control command.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception unit 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication every predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). Further, the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 receives the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 250.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 250 and an image / sound output means 240. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the display device 70, speakers 64L and 64R, and an effect lamp 72 is driven and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception unit 250 receives the sub control command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 by serial communication, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores the sub control command in the received order in the sub command buffer. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission / reception means 250 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception means 230 has been normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub control board 202 can detect an abnormality that has occurred in the image control board 204. If the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub control command, the sub control command can be retransmitted. .

(Description of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output unit 240 outputs the image signal and sound signal for production generated by the image control board 204 to the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R output a normal operation signal indicating whether or not normal operation is possible to the image control board 204 (or the sub-control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

(About color announcement)
Some slot machines perform an effect (also referred to as a color notice) for notifying a color that suggests a winning combination. For example, when winning combination “weak cherry” or “strong cherry” is won, a red character is displayed on the display device 70 to suggest that a weak cherry or strong cherry is won. . However, in the conventional slot machine, the color of the character displayed on the display device 70 may be different from the color of any symbol actually stopped on the active line L, which gives misunderstandings to the player. was there. For example, a red character is displayed on the display device and an effect suggesting that a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won has been performed, but in reality a common bell has been won or a weak cherry has actually been won. However, the red symbol on the active line L may not stop. Of course, the red symbol may be stopped on the invalid line, but this does not prevent misunderstandings. In order to avoid this misunderstanding or the like, for example, when a red character is displayed on the display device 70, a red color is included in the effective line L (for example, “cherry” symbol, 50% or more of the area is red, or a plurality If it is necessary to stop one or more of red, the red occupies the largest area (40% is red, the remaining 30% is green, the remaining 30% is yellow), etc. It is said. Incidentally, white or black is generally not recognized as a color that suggests a specific winning combination (it is recognized as suggesting that there is a possibility of any winning combination), and thus the display device 70 has a white color. Or, when a black character is displayed, it is said that there is no need to stop one symbol including white or black on the active line L.

  In addition, for example, when a red character is displayed on the display device 70, a symbol that is widely recognized as corresponding to red even if it does not include red is used instead of a symbol that includes red in the active line L. It may be possible to avoid misunderstanding by stopping one or more. However, it is considered that there is a possibility of misunderstanding as compared with the case where one or more symbols including red are stopped on the active line L. The colors corresponding to the widely recognized symbols include blue for the “replay” symbol, yellow for the “bell” symbol, green for the “watermelon” symbol, and red for the “cherry” symbol.

(Enable line setting)
The display window 22 defines one effective line L (upwardly effective line) that crosses the lower stage L of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. For example, when the re-game player B1 is won and the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the symbol combination associated with the re-game 2 is stopped on the active line L. At this time, the “Replay B” symbol is stopped on the upper U of the left reel 40L, the “Replay A” symbol is stopped on the upper U of the middle reel 40C, and the “Replay B” symbol is stopped on the upper U of the right reel 40R. “Replay” symbols are aligned and stopped on the upper stage U of 22 (see FIG. 26C).

  Here, if the effective line L is a straight active line in the middle stage M crossing the middle stage M of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the middle stage M of the right reel 40R, “replay” is performed on the upper stage U of the display window 22. When the symbols are stopped in a straight line, there is a situation in which no “replay” symbols are stopped on the middle stage effective line. On the other hand, when the effective line L is changed to a right-up active line, when the “replay” symbol is stopped in a straight line in parallel with any of the upper U, middle M, and lower L, any “replay” symbol is Since it always stops on the active line L, at least one “replay” symbol can be on the active line. As described above, when the effective line L is a right-up effective line or a right-down effective line, when a predetermined symbol is stopped along with a parallel straight line, a right-up straight line, or a right-down straight line, it is somewhere on the active line. This is effective to stop a given symbol without fail.

(Correspondence between color and design)
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the colors of the symbols. FIG. 24A shows how many colors the design is. The “Replay A” design and the “Replay B” design are blue. Therefore, if the “Replay A” symbol or “Replay B” symbol stops on the active line L, a blue character can be displayed on the display device 70. The “bell” symbol is yellow. Therefore, if the “bell” symbol stops on the active line L, a yellow character can be displayed on the display device 70.

  The “Watermelon A” design and the “Watermelon B” design are green. Therefore, if the “watermelon A” symbol or the “watermelon B” symbol stops on the active line L, a green character can be displayed on the display device 70. The “Red 7” symbol and the “Cherry” symbol are red. Therefore, if the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol stops on the active line L, a red character can be displayed on the display device 70.

  FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a “watermelon” symbol. Of this "watermelon" design. The shaded portion indicates red, and the white portion indicates green. As shown in the drawing, the red portion occupies about 30% of the whole, the green portion occupies about 70% of the whole, and the majority of the portion is green, so the “watermelon” design is green.

  FIG. 24C shows a “cherry” symbol. Of this "Cherry" design. The shaded portion indicates red, and the white portion indicates green. As shown in the drawing, the red portion occupies about 85% of the whole, the green portion occupies about 15% of the whole, and since many portions are red, the “cherry” symbol is red. As mentioned above, the color which occupies many parts among the symbols is the color of the symbols.

  FIG. 24D is a diagram showing a “watermelon” symbol. Of this "watermelon" design. A gray part shows that it is red, and a white part shows that it is green. As shown in the figure, the gray portion occupies about 85% of the whole and the green portion occupies about 15% of the whole. However, since the “watermelon” symbol is generally widely recognized as green in the slot machine, the “watermelon” symbol may be green. This is because a player who plays a game with a slot machine for the first time may be misunderstood, but there is no possibility of misunderstanding for most players.

(Pattern stop example, re-playing player A, normal replay)
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the symbol stop when the re-game player A is won. FIG. 25A shows a condition device that operates when the re-game player A is elected and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 25 (b) shows a stop mode by left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left operation when the re-playing combination A is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated first, the “bell” symbol or “watermelon B” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, The “Replay A” symbol is displayed in the middle M of the reel 40C, and when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the “Bell” symbol is displayed in the upper U of the right reel 40R, and the replay 1 is valid. The display is stopped on the line L (see FIG. 25B). Similarly, the replay 1 is also stopped and displayed on the active line L in the stop mode by the left / right / middle / left / right / middle right / left / right / left / right / right / right / left operations (see FIG. 25B).

  As described above, when the re-gamer A is won, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C in all operation orders. Therefore, when the re-gamer A is elected, an effect indicating blue (also referred to as a blue color announcement, such as displaying a blue character on the display device 70, the same applies hereinafter) at which timing (the timing pattern will be described later). There is no problem to do. Because the “Replay A” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, the color indicated by the production does not differ from the color of the symbol stopped on the effective line L (also referred to as the color corresponding to the symbol). It is. Even when the winning numbers 1 (replaying combination A) to 14 (replaying combination D3), 26 (replaying combination L), and 27 (replaying combination M) are won, at what timing the effect indicating blue is performed. Even if it is performed, since the “replay” symbol (“replay A” symbol or “replay B” symbol) is always displayed on the effective line L, the color indicated by the effect and the effective line L are stopped on any reel 40. The color corresponding to the selected pattern is the same.

  When the re-game player A is won, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C and the “bell” symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R in all the operation orders. For this reason, the “Bell” symbol is always displayed on the active line L regardless of the timing at which the yellow-colored effect is performed. Although it is not performed, an effect indicating yellow is performed, so that it is possible to perform a contradiction effect). Therefore, for example, when the re-gamer A is elected during the AT precursor, the inside of the BB, etc., the replay 1 is actually stopped and displayed on the active line L by performing an effect indicating a yellow color (contradiction effect). The player can be given a sense of incongruity, and this contradiction effect may be used to notify the player that the AT sign is in progress and that the BB is inside.

(Pattern stop example, re-player B1, RT transition replay)
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of symbol stop when the re-game player B1 is won. FIG. 26A shows a symbol combination corresponding to the condition device that operates when the re-game player B1 is won. FIG. 26B shows a stop mode by the left middle right operation when the re-game player B1 is won. When the left stop switch 37L is operated first, any one of the “white 7” symbol, “watermelon A” symbol, and “replay A” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then the middle stop switch 37C. Is operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the "Watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated. Then, the replay 5 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 26B).

  FIG. 26 (c) shows a stop mode by left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left operations when the re-game player B1 is elected. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is first operated, any one of the “white 7” symbol, the “watermelon A” symbol, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then the right When the stop switch 37R is operated, the “Replay B” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R, and when the middle stop switch 37C is finally operated, “red 7” is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. Any of the symbol, “cherry” symbol, and “white 7” symbol is displayed, and the replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 26C). At this time, “replay” symbols are aligned and stopped in the upper stage U of the display window 22.

  As described above, when the re-game player B1 is won, the “Replay” symbol (“Replay A” symbol or “Replay B” symbol) is displayed on any of the reels 40 in all the operation orders. Therefore, when the re-game player B1 wins, there is no problem even if the stage showing the blue color is performed at any timing. Because the “Replay” symbol (“Replay A” symbol or “Replay B” symbol) is always displayed on the effective line L, the color indicated by the production and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same. Because it becomes.

(Design stop example, re-playing role F, strong cherry)
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example of symbol stoppage when the re-game player F is won. FIG. 27 (a) shows a symbol combination corresponding to a condition device that operates when the re-game player F is won. FIG. 27B shows a stop mode by the middle left / right or right / left middle operation when the re-game player F is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is first operated, any one of the “Replay B” symbol, the “Cherry” symbol, and the “Red 7” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. When the “replay B” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated next, either the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. When the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, any one of the “red 7” symbol, the “bar” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, and the “blank” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. Then, the replay 7 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 27B).

  When the “cherry” symbol is first displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated next, the “m” symbol on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, the “watermelon A” symbol, When either the “Watermelon B” symbol or the “Blank” symbol is displayed, and finally the right stop switch 37R is operated, the “Replay B” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. Is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 27B).

  When the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L first, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated next, the “cherry” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. When the right stop switch 37R is operated, the “Replay A” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R, and the replay 10 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 27B).

  FIG. 27 (c) shows a stop mode by middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle and right middle / left operations when the re-playing combination F is won. As an example, when the middle stop switch 37C is first operated, either the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and then the right stop switch 37R is operated. Then, any one of the “red 7” symbol, the “bar” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, and the “blank” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, In the lower L of the left reel 40L, any one of “Bar” symbol, “Cherry” symbol, “Replay B” symbol, and “Blank” symbol is displayed, and the replay 7 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (FIG. 27). (See (c)).

  As described above, when the re-playing combination F is won, either of the “red 7” symbol and the “cherry” symbol is displayed on any of the reels 40 in all the operation orders. Therefore, when the re-gamer F is elected, there is no problem even if an effect indicating red (also referred to as a red color announcement, such as displaying a red character on the display device 70, etc.) is performed at any timing. This is because since either the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is always displayed on the active line L, the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the active line L. is there. In addition, even when the winning numbers 15 (re-gamer E) and 17 (re-gamer G) are won, there is no problem even if the effect of showing red is performed at any timing. This is because the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, and the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L.

  It should be noted that the color announcement may be made even when the re-game players H1 to H3 (the cherry in the middle of pushing order) are won. When re-games H1-H3 (push order middle cherries) are won, depending on the push order, re-game 1 that does not include the “red 7” symbol or “cherry” symbol wins, and the re-play 1 does not win Then, replays 2 and 7 including a “red 7” symbol or a “cherry” symbol win a prize (see FIGS. 4, 5 and 9). Therefore, when the re-game players H1 to H3 (the cherry in the middle of pushing order) are won, when it is determined that the “red 7” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is stopped (for example, when the re-game player H2 is won, At the timing when the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is first operated), it is possible to produce an effect of making a red color announcement, and it is determined that the “Replay A” symbol or “Replay B” will stop. At the time (for example, when the re-game player H2 is won, the timing after the first time when the left stop switch 37L is operated), the effect of performing the blue color announcement is possible.

(Design stop example, winning A1, push order bell)
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of symbol stop when winning A1 is won. FIG. 28A shows a symbol combination corresponding to a condition device that operates when winning prize A1 is won. FIG. 28B shows a stop mode by the left middle right operation when winning A1 is won. The condition devices that operate when winning A1 is won include winning 1, winning 4, and winning 5. When the left stop switch 37L is operated first, the “bell” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and when the middle stop switch 37C is operated next, “BAR” is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. ”,“ Watermelon A ”,“ Watermelon B ”, and“ Blank ”symbols are displayed, and when the right stop switch 37R is operated lastly,“ Red 7 ”is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. One of the symbols, “BAR” symbol, “White 7” symbol, and “Blank” symbol is displayed, and winning 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 28B). At this time, the “bell” symbols are aligned and stopped at the lower stage L of the display window 22.

  FIG. 28 (c) shows a stop mode by left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left operations when winning A1 is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated first, a “bell” symbol is displayed on the lower stage L of the left reel 40L, and when the right stop switch 37R is operated next, the upper stage U of the right reel 40R is displayed. When the “bell” symbol is displayed, and finally the middle stop switch 37C is operated, the “bell” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the winning 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 28 (c)). At this time, the “bell” symbols are aligned and stopped on the effective line L of the display window 22, and the “bell” symbols are also displayed on the effective line L in the middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / left / left operation sequence. Stopped and displayed in a straight line.

  As described above, when winning A1 is won, the “bell” symbol is displayed in the lower stage L of the left reel 40L in all operation orders. Therefore, when winning A1 is won, there is no problem at any timing when an effect indicating yellow (also referred to as yellow color notification, such as displaying a yellow character on the display device 70, etc.) is performed. This is because the “bell” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, and the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L. In addition, even when the winning numbers 28 (winning A1) to 46 (winning D) are won, there is no problem even if an effect showing yellow is performed at any timing. This is because the “bell” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, and the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L.

  The winning combinations A1 to A6, winning prizes B1 to B6, winning prizes C1 to C6 are assumed not to be overlooked. May be configured. Of course, even in such a case, when the winning A1 to A6, winning B1 to B6, winning C1 to C6 wins, if the "bell" symbol always stops on the active line, there are various yellow color announcements It may be performed at any timing. It is even better if the “bell” symbol stops on the active line even if it is missed.

  For example, if the winning prizes A1 to A6 are configured differently from the above example in which the “bell” symbol does not always stop on the active line depending on the pressing order and timing of the stop switch 37, any timing is used. When an effect of performing yellow color notification is executed (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated), but the “bell” symbol does not stop on the active line L (when it is determined that the “bell” symbol does not stop), It is preferable to finally delete the yellow color announcement or change the yellow color announcement to a white color announcement. At this time, when the “bell” symbol stops on the active line L, the yellow color notice is maintained. By doing in this way, since the color which a production | presentation shows and the color corresponding to the design stopped by the effective line L does not differ, a misunderstanding etc. are not given to a player.

  Also, an effect of performing white and yellow color announcements at the same time (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated) is executed at the same time. When the “bell” symbol does not stop on the effective line L, only the white color announcement is performed. It may be. At this time, when the “bell” symbol stops on the active line L, only the yellow color announcement is made (the white color announcement is turned off), or the yellow color is kept while the white and yellow color announcements are performed simultaneously. The notification may be emphasized (a yellow character is enlarged and displayed on the display device 70).

(Design stop example, winning G, strong watermelon)
FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of symbol stoppage when winning prize G is won. FIG. 29A shows a symbol combination corresponding to the condition device that operates when the winning prize G is won. FIG. 29B shows a stop mode by left middle right operation when winning G is won. When the left stop switch 37L is first operated, either the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed in the lower L of the left reel 40L. When the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated next, the “watermelon B” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. One of the “watermelon A” symbol, “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, or “replay A” symbol is displayed.

  When the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. Is displayed, and the winning prize 22 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 29B).

  When the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is operated lastly, the “bell” symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. The winning line 23 is displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 29B). Further, when the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is lastly operated, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. The winning prize 7 or 8 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 29B).

  FIG. 29 (c) shows a stop mode by the left / right middle, right / left middle, and right / left / left operations when the winning prize G is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is first operated, either the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed in the lower stage L of the left reel 40L. When the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the lower stage L of the left reel 40L, when the right stop switch 37R is operated next, the upper stage of the right reel 40R is drawn to draw the symbol corresponding to the winning 22 U displays the “Watermelon A” symbol.

  Finally, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated at the timing when the “watermelon B” symbol and the “watermelon A” symbol are pulled into the middle M of the middle reel 40C, either the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is selected. The winning symbol 22 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 29C). In addition, when the stop switch 37 is operated at a timing at which the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol cannot be pulled into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, either the “bar” symbol or the “blank” symbol is displayed. Then, the lost combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 29C). In this way, even if the combination of losing is stopped and displayed on the effective line L, the “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon A” symbol or “watermelon B” symbol) is displayed on the effective line L. The color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L becomes the same.

  FIG. 29 (d) shows a stop mode by middle right / left and middle right / left operations when winning G is won. As an example, when the middle stop switch 37C is first operated, one of the “watermelon B” symbol, the “watermelon A” symbol, and the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. First, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated at a timing when the “watermelon B” symbol and the “watermelon A” symbol are retracted into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, the “watermelon B” symbol or “watermelon” is designated at the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. When the “A” symbol is displayed and then the right stop switch 37R is operated, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R to draw the symbol corresponding to the winning prize 21. Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, any one of the “white 7” symbol, the “Replay A” symbol, the “Replay B” symbol, and the “Cherry” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. The winning prize 21 is stopped and displayed on the active line L (see FIG. 29D). At this time, “watermelon” symbols are aligned and stopped in the middle C of the display window 22.

  First, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated at a timing at which the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol cannot be pulled into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. Next, when the right stop switch 37R is operated, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R in order to draw the symbol corresponding to the winnings 7 and 8. Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, either the “watermelon A” symbol or the “watermelon B” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and either of the winning prizes 7 and 8 is the active line L. Is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 29D).

  As described above, when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the first time, the “watermelon A” symbol or the “watermelon B” symbol is always displayed on the lower stage L of the left reel 40L (see FIG. 29B). When the stop switch 37R is operated for the first time, the “watermelon A” symbol is always displayed on the upper stage U of the right reel 40R (see FIG. 29C). When the middle stop switch 37C is operated for the first time and is operated at the timing when the “watermelon B” symbol or “watermelon A” symbol is retracted, the “watermelon B” symbol or “watermelon A” is inserted into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. A symbol is displayed (see FIG. 29C). Further, when the middle stop switch 37C is first operated and operated at a timing at which the “watermelon B” symbol and the “watermelon A” symbol cannot be retracted, the “replay A” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. However, the “watermelon A” symbol or the “watermelon B” symbol is always displayed on the lower stage L of the left reel 40L (see FIG. 29D).

  As described above, when the winning prize G is won, the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the effective line L of any one of the reels 40 in all the operation orders. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 29C, even when the winning G is missed, the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. Therefore, when winning G1 is won, there is no problem at any timing when an effect indicating green (also referred to as green color announcement, such as displaying a green character on the display device 70, etc.) is performed. This is because the “watermelon” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, and the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L. Note that even when the winning number 53 (winning prize F) is won, there is no problem even if the stage showing the green color is performed. This is because the “watermelon” symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, and the color indicated by the effect is the same as the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L.

  In the above example, when performing green, when the winning G is missed, the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the active line L of any reel 40. The symbol combination corresponding to the winning G (watermelon) may be configured so that the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is not displayed on the active line L of the reel 40 when the winning G is missed. When the winning G wins, the color indicated by the production and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the active line L are misleading to the player. The color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the active line L are not supposed to be the same. However, in order not to give a slight misunderstanding or the like to the player, it is preferable that the “watermelon B” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol is displayed on the active line L even if it is missed.

(Production timing, non-AT)
FIG. 30 illustrates the effect display timing (color notification timing, timing for displaying a color character on the display device 70) during non-AT (game state 0 (normal time), game state 1 (AT precursor)). FIG. There are four patterns of effect display timing. The production of the first pattern includes production α00 (white), production β00 (blue), production γ00 (yellow), production δ00 (green), and production ε00 (red). In the production α00 (white), the production β00 (blue), the production γ00 (yellow), the production δ00 (green), and the production ε00 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the display device 70 does not announce the color (color). It is assumed that an effect other than the announcement is performed or no effect is performed). The color notification is performed on the display device 70 that is a liquid crystal (displaying a character of a certain color at a timing on the display device 70), but is not limited to the display device 70, and is provided on the housing. The effect lamp 72 and light emitting components such as LEDs may be used (the effect lamp 72 is turned on in a certain color at a certain timing).

  Here, the color notice means a notice (effect) that suggests a winning combination by displaying a character or the like in an image on the display device 70 or the like in colors such as white, blue, yellow, green, and red. In the figure, α00 indicates that no color announcement is made when the winning combination is 0 (winning number is 0) (losing), and α0 is the selection rate (%) where the production α00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (losing) ) (Same for other cases). The total value of α0, α1, α2, and α3 is 100% (the same applies to other cases). Here, when the color notification is made, if the winning combination is 0 (losing), a white color notification (a white character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be lit white). ), And when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (winning numbers are 1-14, 26, 27) (normal replay, RT transition replay), the blue color notice (blue on the display device 70) If the winning combination 28-46 (winning number is 28-46) (push order bell, common bell), the yellow lamp is displayed. Color notification (displays a yellow character on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be lit in yellow) and winning combination 53, 54 (winning numbers 53, 54) (strong watermelon, weak watermelon ) Is the green color notification (display device) A green character is displayed on 70. It is also possible to turn on the effect lamp 72 in green), and when the winning combination is 15-17 (winning number is 15-17) (strong cherry, weak cherry), A red color notification is made (a red character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be lit red).

  The production of the second pattern includes production α11 (white), production β11 (blue), production γ11 (yellow), production δ11 (green), and production ε11 (red). In the production α11 (white), the production β11 (blue), the production γ11 (yellow), the production δ11 (green), and the production ε11 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the black character moves from the left side to the right side of the screen. An effect of running toward is performed until any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the first time, and when any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the first time, an effect that the black character stops on the right side of the screen is performed. When any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the second time, the black character changes to white, blue, yellow, green, and red according to the winning combination. In other words, in the production of the second pattern, when any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the second time, the color is notified (the production of displaying the color character in the display device 70 is performed. It may be lit in a certain color.) Characters shown in white in the figure are white when the winning combination is 0, blue when the winning combination is 1 to 14, 26 and 27, yellow when the winning combination is 28 to 46, and 53 , 54 is displayed in green, and in the case of winning combinations 15-17, it is displayed in red (the same applies hereinafter).

  Next, when any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the third time, the characters shown in white, blue, yellow, green, and red according to the winning combination are displayed with their colors retained. Then, when the player releases the third-operated stop switch 37 from the pressed state, the characters shown in white, blue, yellow, green, and red are displayed with their colors held according to the winning combination. .

  The production of the third pattern includes production α22 (white), production β22 (blue), production γ22 (yellow), production δ22 (green), and production ε22 (red). In the production α22 (white), the production β22 (blue), the production γ22 (yellow), the production δ22 (green), and the production ε22 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the black character moves from the left side to the right side of the screen. An effect of running toward the vehicle is performed until any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the first time, and when any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the first time, the black character stops on the right side of the screen and white, blue, or blue depending on the winning combination. An effect that changes to yellow, green, and red is performed. That is, in the production of the third pattern, when any one of the stop switches 37 is operated for the first time, the color is notified (the production of displaying the color character in the display device 70 is performed. It may be lit in a certain color.) The second and subsequent operations of the stop switch 37 are the same as the production of the second pattern.

  The production of the fourth pattern includes production α33 (white), production β33 (blue), production γ33 (yellow), production δ33 (green), and production ε33 (red). In the production α33 (white), the production β33 (blue), the production γ33 (yellow), the production δ33 (green), and the production ε33 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the black character and white, blue, yellow An effect is displayed in which an image of a battle with a character (white in the figure) indicated by either green or red is displayed. The black character remains upright and is displayed in white, blue, yellow, green, or red from when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted until any one of the stop switches 37 is first operated. A series of effects is displayed from when the character (white in the figure) falls down until only the black character remains upright. Then, an image is displayed in which only the black character stands upright until the player releases the third-operated stop switch 37 from the pressed state after the first operation of the stop switch 37. That is, in the production of the fourth pattern, when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the color is notified (the effect of displaying the color character in the display device 70 is performed. The effect lamp 72 is lit in a certain color. It may be allowed to.)

  In Expression 1, when the winning combination is 0 (losing), the selection rate α1 (%) at which the second pattern effect α11 (white) is performed and the third pattern effect α22 (white) is performed. The total value of the selection rate α2 (%) and the selection rate α3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect α33 (white) is performed is the selection rate α0 at which the first pattern effect α00 (white) is performed. It is larger than (%). That is, when the winning combination is 0 (losing), the selection rate at which the white color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed.

  The selection rate α1 (%) at which the second pattern effect α11 (white) is performed is the selection rate α2 (%) at which the third pattern effect α22 (white) is performed and the fourth pattern. This indicates that the selection ratio α3 (%) at which the production α33 (white) is performed is greater. That is, when the white color notification is performed, the white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

  In Expression 2, when the winning combination is 0 (losing), the selection rate α1 (%) at which the second pattern effect α11 (white) is performed and the third pattern effect α22 (white) is performed. The total value of the selection rate α2 (%) and the selection rate α3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect α33 (white) is performed is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). Then, the selectivity β1 (%) at which the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed, and the selectivity β2 (%) at which the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed, and the fourth pattern. When the total effect with the selection rate β3 (%) at which the pattern effect β33 (blue) is performed and the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ11 ( Selection ratio γ1 (%) in which yellow) is performed and selection γ22 (yellow) in the third pattern is performed .gamma.2 (%) to indicate a greater than the sum of the fourth effect of the pattern γ33 selectivity (yellow) is performed [gamma] 3 (%). That is, the total selection rate at which white color notification is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which blue color notification is performed or the total selection rate at which yellow color notification is performed. A white color notification is a blue color notification. And more frequently (in proportion at the time of each decision) than the yellow color announcement.

  In Formula 3, when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is achieved, the selection rate β1 (%) at which the production β11 (blue) of the second pattern is performed and the third The total value of the selection rate β2 (%) at which the pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed and the selection rate β3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect β33 (blue) is performed is that of the first pattern It shows that it may be larger or smaller than the selectivity β0 (%) at which the production β00 (blue) is performed. That is, when the winning combination is 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), the selection rate at which the blue color notification is performed is smaller or smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. Also shows that it can be arbitrarily determined. This is because if it is performed too often, the player may get bored, and if it is not performed frequently, the rare performance will become too strong.

  Further, the selection rate β1 (%) at which the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed is the selection rate β2 (%) at which the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed or the fourth pattern. This means that the production blue 33 (blue) is greater than the selectivity β3 (%). That is, when the blue color notification is performed, the blue color notification is often performed at a later timing. Replay (general name for normal replay and RT transition replay) is different from watermelon (generic name for strong watermelon and weak watermelon) and cherry (generic name for strong cherry and weak cherry), and it is a win for winning AT and BB. Because there is no possibility, it is not very happy for players to win replay. Therefore, instead of notifying early that the replay was won by setting the highest blue color announcement β3 (%) at a late timing, we won the watermelons and cherries with high expectations of winning such as AT and BB. The player has a sense of expectation that a green color announcement or a red color announcement suggesting this will be made until a late timing.

  Equation 4 shows that when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) is achieved, the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed and the third pattern effect. The total value of the selectivity γ2 (%) at which γ22 (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (yellow) is performed is the first pattern effect γ00 (yellow) ) Is performed, it may be larger or smaller than the selectivity γ0 (%). That is, when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) is selected, the selection rate at which the yellow color notification is performed may be larger or smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. Indicates that it can be determined. This is because if it is performed too often, the player may get bored, and if it is not performed frequently, the rare performance will become too strong.

  The selection rate γ2 (%) at which the third pattern effect γ22 (yellow) is performed is the selection rate γ1 (%) at which the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed, or the fourth pattern. This indicates that the production rate γ33 (yellow) is greater than the selectivity γ3 (%). That is, when the yellow color notification is performed, the yellow color notification is often performed at the timing when the stop switch 37 is first operated. The yellow color announcement is often made at the timing of the first operation. The bell (push order bell, generic name of common bell) is watermelon (generic name for strong watermelon, weak watermelon) and cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry) Unlike the generic name of Cherry), there is no possibility of winning the AT or BB, which is in an advantageous state, so it is not very happy that the player won the bell. Therefore, instead of notifying you that the bell has been won early, the expectation that a green color announcement or a red color announcement will be made to suggest that you have won a watermelon or cherry that has a high expectation of winning such as AT or BB To the player until late. Also, unlike Replay, Bell can get paid out, so I'm pleased to some extent that I won the Bell. In particular, the winning combination 28-45 (push order bell) can receive 9 payouts by correctly answering the operation order, so that the operation order is correct when the notification is made at the timing of the first operation. Because there is a sense of expectation (may receive 9 payouts), color announcements are often made at an earlier timing than when replay is won.

  Expression 5 shows that the selection rate γ1 (%) at which the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed and the third pattern effect γ22 when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell). The total value of the selection rate γ2 (%) at which (yellow) is performed and the selection rate γ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (yellow) is performed is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normally Replay, RT transition replay) When the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed, the selection rate β1 (%) and the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed. ) And the selection rate β3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect β33 (blue) is performed, it may be larger or smaller. That is, when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) is selected, the selection rate for performing the yellow color notification is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). It is shown that it can be arbitrarily determined whether it is larger or smaller than the selection rate at which the blue color announcement is made.

  Expression 6 shows that when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is achieved, the selection rate δ1 (%) at which the second pattern effect δ11 (green) is performed and the third pattern effect δ22 The total value of the selection ratio δ2 (%) at which (green) is performed and the selection ratio δ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed is the first pattern effect δ00 (green). Is greater than the selectivity δ0 (%). That is, when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is selected, the selection rate at which the green color notification is performed is greater than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. This is because watermelons (a general term for strong watermelons and weak watermelons) may win an AT that is in an advantageous state, so that a color announcement can also give a sense of expectation for AT winning.

  Further, the selection rate δ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed is greater than the selection rate δ1 at which the second pattern effect δ11 (green) is performed. That is, when the green color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an earlier timing. Since the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pushed, it is preferable that a green color notification is given when the operation of the start switch 37 is accepted. Watermelons (a collective name for strong watermelons and weak watermelons) have the potential to win an AT that is in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for players to have won watermelons. For this reason, δ3 (%), which notifies the green color at an early timing, is increased to notify the player of the possibility of winning the AT at an early timing.

  When winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed. The selection rate δ3 (%) is the third pattern effect δ22 (green). It can be shown that it may be larger or smaller than the selectivity δ2 (%) at which. However, since the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pushed, it is preferable that a green color announcement is made when the operation of the start switch 37 is accepted. Watermelons (a collective name for strong watermelons and weak watermelons) have the potential to win an AT that is in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for players to have won watermelons. For this reason, it is preferable to increase δ3 (%), which gives a green color notification at an early timing.

  Expression 7 shows that when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is achieved, the selection rate δ1 (%) at which the second pattern effect δ11 (green) is performed and the third pattern effect δ22 The total value of the selection rate δ2 (%) at which (green) is performed and the selection rate δ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normally (Replay, RT transition replay), the selection rate β1 (%) at which the second pattern production β11 (blue) is performed and the selection rate β2 (at the third pattern production β22 (blue)) %) And the fourth pattern production β33 (blue) and the selection rate β3 (%) and the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) The selection rate γ1 (%) at which the pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed and the third pattern effect γ22 Indicates greater than the sum of the effect of the fourth pattern selection rate γ2 and (%) of yellow) is performed Ganma33 (selectivity yellow) is performed [gamma] 3 (%). That is, the total selection rate at which the green color announcement is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which the blue color announcement is performed and the total selection rate at which the yellow color announcement is performed, and the green color announcement is the blue color announcement. Or, it is performed more frequently (in proportion at the time of each decision) than the yellow color announcement. This is because a watermelon (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win an AT that is in an advantageous state, and thus, by giving color notification, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to AT winning. The probability of winning a watermelon (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is much smaller than the probability of winning a replay (normal replay, RT transition replay) or a bell (push order bell, common bell). This is because even if color announcements are frequently made when winning watermelons or weak watermelons, color announcements are not frequently made as a whole game (other performances are often made when winning replays or winning bells). Because you can go to

  In Expression 8, when the winning combination 15-17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) is achieved, the selection rate ε1 (%) at which the second pattern effect ε11 (red) is performed and the third pattern effect ε22 The total value of the selection rate ε2 (%) at which (red) is performed and the selection rate ε3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect ε33 (red) is performed is the first pattern effect ε00 (red). Is greater than the selectivity δ0 (%). That is, when the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the selection rate at which red color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which color notification is not performed. Cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win the AT or BB, which is in an advantageous state, so it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the AT or BB winning by performing the color announcement. .

  The selection rate ε3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect ε33 (red) is performed is greater than the selection rate δ1 at which the second pattern effect ε11 (red) is performed. That is, when the red color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an earlier timing. The winning combination 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) will not stop the “cherry” symbol on the left reel in the display window 22 unless it is pushed (although it will not be missed). It is preferable that a red color announcement is made when an operation is accepted. Cherries have the potential to win AT and BB, which are in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for the players that they have won. Therefore, ε3 (%) that notifies red color at an early timing is increased to notify the player of the possibility of winning AT and BB at an early timing.

  When the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the fourth pattern production ε33 (red) is performed. The selection rate ε3 (%) is the third pattern production ε22 (red). It may be larger or smaller than the selectivity ε2 (%) at which is performed. However, cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) have the potential to win AT and BB, which are in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for players to win cherries. For this reason, it is preferable to increase ε3 (%) for red color notification at an early timing.

  In Expression 9, when the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the selection rate ε1 (%) at which the second pattern effect ε11 (red) is performed and the third pattern effect ε22 The total value of the selection rate ε2 (%) at which (red) is performed and the selection rate ε3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect ε33 (red) is performed is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normally (Replay, RT transition replay), the selection rate β1 (%) at which the second pattern production β11 (blue) is performed and the selection rate β2 (at the third pattern production β22 (blue)) %) And the fourth pattern production β33 (blue) and the selection rate β3 (%) and the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) The selection rate γ1 (%) at which the pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed and the third pattern effect γ 2 shows a greater than the sum of the effect of the fourth pattern selection rate γ2 and (%) of (yellow) is performed γ33 selectivity (yellow) is performed [gamma] 3 (%). That is, the total selection rate at which red color notification is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which blue color notification is performed and the total selection rate at which yellow color notification is performed, and red color notification is blue color notification. Or, it is performed more frequently (in proportion at the time of each decision) than the yellow color announcement.

  Cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win the AT or BB, which is in an advantageous state, so it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the AT or BB winning by performing the color announcement. . The probability of winning a cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry) is much smaller than the probability of winning a replay (normal replay, RT transition replay) or a bell (push order bell, common bell). This is because even if color announcements are frequently made at the time of winning a cherry, a weak cherry), the color announcement is not frequently made as a whole game (other replays are often made when winning a replay or winning a bell) Because you can go to

(Production timing, BB being determined)
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the effect display timing during BB determination (during a game after it is notified that BB has been won). The effect in FIG. 31 is that the player recognizes that the BB confirmation effect (displaying BB confirmation or the like on the display device 70) is performed, that is, that BB is confirmed (BB is won). It is an effect performed in the state. There are two patterns of effect display timing. The production of the first pattern includes production α′00 (white), production β′00 (blue), production γ′00 (yellow), production δ′00 (green), production ε′00 (red). is there. In the production α′00 (white), the production β′00 (blue), the production γ′00 (yellow), the production δ′00 (green), and the production ε′00 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted. In the display device 70, color notification is not performed (the effect other than the color notification is performed, or any effect is not performed). In the figure, α′00 indicates that the color notification is not made when the winning combination is 0 (lost), and α′0 is the selection rate (%) where the production α′00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (lost). ) (Same below). The same applies to winning combination 1 (normal replay), winning combinations 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell), winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), and winning combinations 16 and 17 (strong cherry). is there.

  As the production of the second pattern, production α′33 (white), production β′33 (blue), production γ′33 (yellow), production δ′33 (green), production ε′33 (red) When the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the display device 70 around the display window 22 of each reel 40 is white when the winning combination is 0, blue when the winning combination is 1, and when the winning combination is 28 to 46 In yellow, the winning combination 53, 54 is displayed in green, and in the winning combination 16, 17, it is displayed in red. This is also a color announcement.

  In Expression 10, when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is achieved, the selection rate β′3 (%) at which the production β′33 (blue) of the second pattern is performed Indicates that the first pattern production β′00 (blue) is greater than the selection rate β′0 (%). This is a state in which the player recognizes that the BB has been confirmed, and therefore, an effect other than the color announcement is performed to aim the player at the BB (“red 7” symbol or “bar” symbol). To prevent unnecessary pushes (when BB1 or BB2 and normal replay are selected at the same time, priority is given to winning the normal replay), winning combination 1 (normal replay) This is because it is possible to quickly inform the player that the player has been won and to end the game quickly without waiting. Further, when the winning combination 1 (normal replay) is won, all the productions β′33 (blue) are performed, and the production α′00 may not be performed at all.

  In Expression 11, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ′33 (yellow) is performed, and the selection rate γ′3 (%) is one. This indicates that the eye pattern effect γ′00 (yellow) is greater than the selection rate γ′0 (%). This is due to the same reason as in the case of production β'33 (blue) (when BB1 or BB2 and push order bell or common bell are simultaneously elected, priority is given to winning the push order bell or common bell. Because it is). In addition, when the winning combination 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) is won, the production γ′33 (yellow) is all performed, and the production α′00 may not be performed at all.

  In Expression 12, when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is achieved, the selection rate δ′3 (%) at which the production δ′33 (green) of the second pattern is performed is the first This indicates that the pattern production δ′00 (green) is greater than the selection rate δ′0 (%). This is to prevent the player from making unnecessary impressions aiming at the BB (“Red 7” symbol or “Bar” symbol) by performing effects other than color announcement (BB1 or BB2, strong watermelon, weak watermelon) This is because priority is given to winning strong watermelons and weak watermelons. In addition, since the watermelon may be missed if it is not pushed, it informs the player at an early timing. Further, when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is won, all the production δ'33 (green) may be performed, and the production δ'00 may not be performed at all.

  In Expression 13, when the winning combination 16, 17 (strong cherry) is achieved, the second pattern effect ε′33 (red) is performed. The selection rate ε′3 (%) is the first pattern. This indicates that the selection rate ε′0 (%) at which the production ε′00 (red) is performed is greater. This is to prevent the player from making unnecessary moves to aim at the BB (“Red 7” symbol or “Bar” symbol) by performing effects other than color announcement (BB1 or BB2 and strong cherry are won simultaneously) (Because it gives priority to winning strong cherries when you are playing), let them know early that the winning roles 16, 17 (strong cherries) are winning, and don't look forward to that game This is to make it possible to finish quickly. Further, if the strong cherry does not press the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 40L, the “cherry” symbol may not stop on the left reel 40L, and the winning combination 16, 17 (strong cherry) is won. This is because the player may not notice. When the winning combination 16, 17 (strong cherry) is won, all the effects ε′33 (red) are performed, and the effect δ′00 may not be performed at all.

(Production timing, AT preparation, AT)
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the effect display timing during AT preparation, during AT (game state 2 (AT preparation), game state 3 (AT)). There are four patterns of effect display timing. The production of the first pattern includes production α “00 (white), production β“ 00 (white), production γ “00 (white), production δ“ 00 (green), production ε “00 (red)”. In the production α “00 (white), the production β“ 00 (white), the production γ “00 (white), the production δ“ 00 (green), and the production ε “00 (red), the operation reception of the start switch 36 is accepted. At this time, it is assumed that no color notification is made on the display device 70 (an effect other than the color notification is performed, or no effect is performed). In the figure, “α” 00 indicates that no color notification is given when the winning combination is 0 (lost), and “α” 0 is the selection rate (%) where the production α ”00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (lost). In addition, winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon) The same applies to the winning roles 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) and during the AT, the winning roles 1 to 14, 26 and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), and winning role 28 -46 (push order bell, common bell) The point that the white color announcement is performed instead of the blue color announcement and the yellow color announcement during non-AT at the time of winning is different from that during non-AT.

  During the AT preparation, the second to fourth pattern effects during the AT are the second to fourth pattern effects during the non-AT and the winning roles 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winning combinations 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) are the same except that a white color announcement is made at the time of winning, so the description is omitted.

  During AT preparation, during AT, winning color 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winning character 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) The reason is as follows. During AT preparation, during AT, when the RT transition replay is won and when the push order bell is won, the display of the push order is performed using the display device 70. Players are happy to win the push bell during AT (because they can receive 9 payouts), but they are not happy to win the transition replay after RT3 transition ( Because you can't get paid). In RT3, the winning probability of the RT transition replay in which the player is not happy is high. Therefore, the notification of the push order during the AT is performed in such a manner that it is not possible to determine whether the notification is made when the push order bell is won or when the RT transition replay is won when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted. (Conventionally, the notification of the push order when the push order bell is won is performed using a yellow image, and the push order when the RT transition replay is won may be reported using a blue image. In this embodiment, the notification of the pressing order in any winning is performed using a white image). When winning the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), the blue color announcement is made, and when winning the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), the yellow color announcement is made. If this is done, there is a possibility that it becomes meaningless to notify the push order using a white image (if a color notification is given when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, depending on the color notification, This is because it is possible to determine whether or not the push order is notified at the time of winning.

  Since Expression 14 is the same as Expression 1, description thereof is omitted. Expression 15 shows that when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is performed, the selection ratio β ″ 1 (%) at which the production β ″ 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed And the third pattern production β ″ 22 (white) selection rate β ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern production β ″ 33 (white) selection rate β ″ 3 (%) Indicates that the selection ratio β ″ 0 (%) at which the production β ″ 00 (white) of the first pattern is performed is smaller. That is, when winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are selected, the selection rate at which white color notification is performed is smaller than the selection rate at which color notification is not performed. During AT preparation or during AT, when the RT transition replay is won, the display device 70 is used to notify the push order. This is because it may cause a push order mistake.

  Further, the selection rate β ″ 1 (%) at which the second pattern effect β ″ 11 (white) is performed is equal to the selection rate β ″ 2 (at which the third pattern effect β ″ 22 (white) is performed. %) Or the effect β ″ 33 (white) of the fourth pattern is greater than the selection rate β ″ 3 (%). That is, when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is performed and the white color notification is performed, the white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

  Expression 16 is a selection in which the second pattern effect β ″ 11 (white) is performed when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is performed during AT preparation during AT preparation Selection rate β ″ 2 (%) with the ratio β ″ 1 (%) and the third pattern effect β ″ 22 (white) and selection with the fourth pattern effect β ″ 33 (white) performed The total value of the rate β ″ 3 (%) is the effect β11 (blue) of the second pattern when the winning combination is 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) during non-AT. Selection rate β1 (%) for the third pattern, selection rate β2 (%) for the third pattern presentation β22 (blue), and selection rate β3 (%) for the fourth pattern presentation β33 (blue) ) Is smaller than the total value. In other words, during the AT preparation, during the AT, even if the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition) during non-AT This indicates that the color announcement is not performed as much as when “Replay”.

  Expression 17 indicates that the selection rate γ1 (%) at which the second pattern effect γ11 (white) is performed when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) is drawn during AT preparation. And the selection rate γ2 (%) at which the third pattern effect γ22 (white) is performed and the selection rate γ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (white) is performed are one. This indicates that the eye pattern effect γ00 (white) is smaller than the selection rate γ0 (%). That is, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell), the selection rate at which white color notification is performed is smaller than the selection rate at which color notification is not performed. During AT preparation and AT, when the push order bell is selected, the display device 70 is also used to notify the push order. This is because it may cause a push order mistake.

  The selection rate γ ″ 1 (%) at which the second pattern effect γ ″ 11 (white) is performed is equal to the selection rate γ ″ 2 (at which the third pattern effect γ ″ 22 (white) is performed. %) Or the fourth pattern effect γ ″ 33 (white) is greater than the selection rate γ ″ 3 (%). That is, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) and white color notification is performed, it indicates that white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

  Expression 18 shows that the selection rate γ ″ 1 at which the production γ ″ 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed when the winning combination 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) is achieved during AT preparation. (%) And the third pattern production γ ″ 22 (white) selection rate γ ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern production γ ″ 33 (white) selection rate γ ″ 3 The total value of (%) is the selection rate γ1 (%) in which the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) during non-AT. ) And the selectivity γ2 (%) at which the third pattern effect γ22 (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (yellow) is performed. . In other words, during the AT preparation, during the AT, the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) becomes more colored when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) becomes non-AT. Indicates that no announcement will be made.

  Expression 19 indicates that the selection rate γ ″ 1 at which the production γ ″ 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed when the winning combination 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) is achieved during AT preparation. (%) And the third pattern production γ ″ 22 (white) selection rate γ ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern production γ ″ 33 (white) selection rate γ ″ 3 As for the total value of (%), when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is performed during the AT, the second pattern effect β "11 (white) is performed. Selection rate β ″ 1 (%) and third pattern production β ″ 22 (white) are performed Selection rate β ″ 2 (%) and fourth pattern production β ″ 33 (white) are performed It indicates that it may be larger or smaller than the total value with the selectivity β ″ 3 (%). That is, when the winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) is performed during AT, the selection rate at which white color notification is performed is the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). ) Indicates that the white color announcement may be larger or smaller than the selection rate and can be arbitrarily determined.

  Expression 20 shows that the selection rate δ ″ 1 (where the second pattern effect δ ″ 11 (green) is performed when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is achieved during AT preparation during AT preparation. %) And the third pattern effect δ ″ 22 (green) are selected δ ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect δ ″ 33 (green) are selected δ ″ 3 ( %) Indicates that the selection ratio δ ″ 0 (%) at which the effect δ ″ 00 (green) of the first pattern is performed is larger. That is, when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is performed during AT, the selection rate at which green color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which color notification is not performed. This is because a watermelon (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win the AT again, so that the color announcement can also give a sense of expectation to the AT winning.

  Further, the selection rate δ ″ 3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect δ ″ 33 (green) is performed is greater than the selection rate δ ″ 1 at which the second pattern effect δ ″ 11 (green) is performed. Is also large. That is, when the green color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an earlier timing. The winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pressed, so a green color notice may be given at the earliest possible timing, preferably when the start switch 37 is accepted. preferable. Because watermelon (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win the AT again, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the AT election again at an early timing by performing color notification at an early timing. .

  When winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the fourth pattern effect δ ”33 (green) is performed. The selection rate δ” 3 (%) is the third pattern effect. It indicates that the selectivity δ ″ 2 (%) at which δ ″ 22 (green) is performed may be larger or smaller. However, since the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they do not push their eyes, a green color notification will be made at the earliest possible timing, preferably when the start switch 37 is accepted. It is preferable.

Expression 21 shows that when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is made during AT preparation during AT preparation, the selection rate δ ″ 1 ( %) And the third pattern effect δ ″ 22 (green) are selected δ ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect δ ″ 33 (green) are selected δ ″ 3 ( %) Is the selection rate β ″ 1 at which the production β ″ 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is achieved. (%) And the third pattern production β ″ 22 (white) selection rate β ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern production β ″ 33 (white) selection rate β ″ 3 When the total value with (%) and winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ ”11 (white) is performed. Selection rate γ ″ 1 (%) and third pattern effect γ ″ 22 (white) are performed. Selectivity rate γ ″ 2 (%) and fourth pattern effect γ ″ 33 (white) are performed. It indicates that the selectivity is larger than the total value with γ ″ 3 (%). That is, the total selection rate at which green color announcements are made during AT is greater than the total selection rate at which white color announcements are made, and green color announcements are more frequent than white color announcements (the percentage at each decision) In). This is because the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is one of the most interesting of the player because the AT lottery is performed again. In addition, when the RT transition replay is won and when the push order bell is won, the push order is also notified using the display device 70. Therefore, if color announcements are frequently made, the disturbing (player's consciousness will be color notice) This is because there is a possibility of inducing a push order mistake.

  Expression 22 shows that the selection rate ε ″ 1 (where the second pattern effect ε ″ 11 (red) is performed when the winning combination 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) is made during AT preparation during AT. %) And the selection rate ε ″ 2 (%) at which the third pattern effect ε ″ 22 (red) is performed, and the selection rate ε ″ 3 (at which the fourth pattern effect ε ″ 33 (red) is performed. %) Indicates that the selection ratio δ ″ 0 (%) at which the first pattern effect ε ″ 00 (red) is performed is larger. That is, when the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) during AT, the selection rate at which red color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which color notification is not performed. This is because cherries (strong cherries and weak cherries) may win the AT or BB again, so that the color announcement can also give a sense of expectation to the AT or BB winning.

  In addition, during the AT preparation, the second pattern effect ε ″ 11 (red) is performed at the selection rate ε ″ 3 (%) in which the fourth pattern effect ε ″ 33 (red) is performed during the AT. It is shown that the selectivity is greater than 1. That is, when the red color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an earlier timing. This is because there is a possibility that cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) will win the AT and BB again, so by giving color notification at an early timing, the expectation for AT or BB winning at an early timing will also be given Because it can. In addition, the winning combination 15-17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) does not stop in the display window 22 in the left reel 40L unless it pushes the eye during AT (although it is not missed) It is preferable that a red color announcement is made at the earliest possible timing, preferably when an operation of the start switch 37 is accepted.

  During AT preparation, when the winning combination is 15-17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) during AT, the selection rate ε ″ 3 (%) at which the fourth pattern production ε ″ 33 (red) is performed, This indicates that the third pattern effect ε ″ 22 (red) may be larger or smaller than the selection rate ε ″ 2 (%).

  Expression 23 shows that the selection rate ε ″ 1 at which the production ε ″ 11 (red) of the second pattern is performed when the winning combination 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) is made during AT preparation during AT preparation (%) And the third pattern production ε ″ 22 (red) selection rate ε ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern production ε ″ 33 (red) selection rate ε ″ 3 The total value of (%) is the selection ratio β at which the effect β ″ 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed when the winning combination 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) is achieved. “1 (%) and third pattern effect β” 22 (white) selection rate β “2 (%) and fourth pattern effect β” 33 (white) selection rate β "When the total value with 3 (%) and winning combination 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ" 11 (white) The selection rate γ ″ 1 (%) to be performed and the third pattern effect γ ″ 22 (white) are performed. The selection rate γ ″ 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect γ ″ 33 (white) are to be performed. It indicates that the selectivity is larger than the total value with the selectivity γ ″ 3 (%). That is, the total selection rate at which red color announcements are made is greater than the total selection rate at which white color announcements are made, and red color announcements are more frequent (in proportion at the time of each lottery) than white color announcements. Indicates what will be done.

  This is because the winning combination 15-17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) is one of the most interesting of the player because there is a possibility of winning AT or BB. In addition, when the RT transition replay is won and when the push order bell is won, the push order is also notified using the display device 70. Therefore, if color announcements are frequently made, the disturbing (player's consciousness will be color notice) This is because there is a possibility of inducing a push order mistake.

  As mentioned above, during AT preparation, during AT, in order to make it difficult to know whether it is a replay win or a bell win, a dedicated announcement (blue color announcement, yellow color announcement) However, a common notification (white color notification, etc.) is made, but there is no need to make any dedicated notification (β ″ 1 + β ″ 2 + β ″ 3 = γ ″ 1 + γ ″ 2 + γ ″ 3 = 0). The acquired number display 28 also displays the same instruction (= number) in order to make it impossible to know whether the RT transition replay is won or the push order bell is won.

  Has evolved into a continuous production such as after winning watermelons and cherries (a production that is continuous for several games, suggesting whether you have won the AT or suggesting you have won the BB) At this time, it is better not to interrupt the production other than the continuous production, so the color notification by the display device 70 is not performed. However, if a rare role such as a watermelon or cherry is won during a continuous performance, even if it suggests that the rare role has been won by performing a common specific effect such as lighting the lamp of the frame of the housing white, etc. Good. Even during continuous production, when the last stop button 37 is released, a lamp or the like may be turned on to notify the color (green or red).

  In the above description, the case where the single color notification is performed has been described. However, first, the color notification of two or more colors may be performed. For example, the yellow and red color announcements are made simultaneously at any timing (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated or the first operation of the stop switch 37). Finally, the “bell” symbol does not stop and “cherry” is displayed. When the symbol stops (for example, when a cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry) is won), at any timing (for example, during the second operation of the stop switch 37), the yellow color notification is turned off and the red color is turned off. Only notices may be left.

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First, the contents of the game progress main process that is executed in the main control means 100 and controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 33 is executed after various check processes executed after the slot machine 10 is turned on, and controls the game by repeatedly executing the game progress main process. be able to.

<Description of the game progress main process>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, the RT state number, the game state number, and the number of predictive games are read out from a predetermined storage area of the RWM and stored in a ring buffer. Sent to the control means). Further, the blocker 45 (see FIG. 3) is turned on to form a medal flow path, and the medal insertion from the medal insertion port 32 is made effective. However, when the next game to be played is a re-game, automatic medal insertion processing (for example, automatically turning on the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c) is performed, and the credit number has reached the upper limit. In this case, the blocker 45 is turned off and the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is received from the tray 62. Then, the instruction number determined in the previous game is cleared (updated to “0”).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a display update process on the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction process, a fraud determination process regarding medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting process, and the like are executed. Next, when the number of inserted medals reaches the specified number and the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated (step S14). When it is determined that there is no (NO), the process returns to step S12.

  If it is determined in the determination process of step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off to invalidate the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a role lottery process based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (step S18).

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S20). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (start) is performed (step S22). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is gaming state 2 (step S24). Here, the processing of the game state 0 (start) in step S22 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of the game state 2, 3, 5 (start)). ).

  If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES and processing of the game state 2 (start) is performed (step S26). If the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 3. Whether or not (step S28).

  If it is gaming state 3, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 3 (start) is performed (step S30). If it is not gaming state 3, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state 5 Is determined (step S32).

  If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES and the game state 5 (start) is processed (step S34). If the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO (game state 1 (start)). The process, the game state 4 (start) process, the game state 6 (start) process, the game state 7 (start) process, the game state 8 (start) process, and the game state 9 (start) process are omitted. ), An instruction display process for displaying information corresponding to the instruction number on the acquired number display 28 is executed (step S40). Then, the main control unit 100 reads the instruction number from the predetermined storage area of the RWM and stores it in the ring buffer (step S42). Thereby, an instruction number command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interrupt process described later.

  This ring buffer temporarily stores a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and uses a part of the storage area of the RWM described above as a ring buffer. The control commands stored in the ring buffer are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 from the first stored in the timer interrupt process described later, and the transmitted control commands are deleted from the ring buffer. That is, a control command stored later is not transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before a control command stored before that time.

  A priority is set for each control command. If a control command saved later has a higher priority than a control command saved earlier, the control command saved later is sub-control first. You may make it transmit to the means 200. FIG. For example, unlike the present embodiment, the instruction number command to be described below is set to have a higher priority than the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command. Even when the command is stored in the ring buffer and then the instruction number command is stored in the ring buffer, the instruction number command may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 first.

  Next, a process of replacing the winning number with the effect group number is performed (step S44). Here, the replacement of the winning number with the effect group number is performed according to the table of FIG. Then, the main control means 100 saves the effect group number set in the CPU register in the ring buffer (step S46), and saves the winning combination winning number in the ring buffer (step S48). As a result, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interruption process described later.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50), and if it determines that the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50 / YES), performs a reel stop management process (step S52). ). In the reel stop management process, when rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is started and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches.

  Then, display determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line L matches any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 (step S54). When the symbol combination stopped on the active line L matches any of the winning symbol combinations (see FIGS. 4 to 7), the hopper motor 46 is driven to match the winning combination. A payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to is performed (step S56).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S58), and performs a game state transition control and an RT state transition control based on the stopped symbol combination and the like. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is stopped and displayed, the BB signal is turned on via the external concentrated terminal board 84. Further, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) to the gaming state 3 (AT), the AT signal is turned on via the external concentration terminal board 84.

  When one game is completed by the above process, the main control means 100 returns to the process of step S10 again and executes the process for the next game. As described above, in the game progress main process shown in FIG. 33, after the winning number is determined by the winning lottery process (step S18), the instruction number corresponding to the winning number is determined. The instruction number command is transmitted first (step S40), and then the effect group number command is transmitted (step S46).

<Description of Game State 0 (Start) Processing>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (start) executed in step S22 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 0 (start) process of step S22, the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 15, 16, 53, 54 (weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon) , Strong watermelon) or not (step S80).

  When it is determined that the winning number is 15, 16, 53, or 54 (weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon) (step S80 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S82) and the AT is won. It is determined whether or not (step S84). When it is determined that the AT is won (step S84 / YES), the AT stock is incremented by 1 (step S86), and the number of precursor games is drawn (step S88). After the processing of step S80 / NO, step S84 / NO, and step S88, the gaming state 0 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of Game State 2 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (start) executed in step S26 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 2 (start) process of step S26, the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is one of the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47. It is judged whether it is (step S100).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S100 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set (step S102). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S100 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S104).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S104 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set (step S106). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S104 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set (step S110). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112 / YES), the instruction number A4 is set (step S114). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116 / YES), the instruction number A5 is set (step S118). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S120).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S120 / YES), the instruction number A6 is set (step S122). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S122 / NO), the gaming state 2 (start) process is terminated.

<Description of Game State 3 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 3 (start) executed in step S30 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 3 (start) process of step S30, the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is one of the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47. It is determined whether or not (step S160).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S160 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set (step S162). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S160 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S164).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S164 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set (step S166). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S164 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set (step S170). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172 / YES), the instruction number A4 is set (step S174). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176 / YES), the instruction number A5 is set (step S178). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180).

  When it is determined that the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180 / YES), the instruction number A6 is set (step S182). . When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is one of the winning numbers 15 to 23, 25, 53, 54 (step S200). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 15 to 23, 25, 53, 54 (step S200 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S202), It is determined whether or not the winning is made (step S204).

  When it is determined that the AT is won (step S204 / YES), 1 is added to the AT stock (step S206). After the processing of step S200 / NO, step S204 / NO, and step S206, the gaming state 3 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of Game State 5 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 5 (start) executed in step S34 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 5 (start) process in step S34, the main control means 100 performs AT lottery with a predetermined probability regardless of the determined winning number (step S220), and determines whether or not the AT is won. (Step S222).

  When it is determined that the AT is won (step S222 / YES), the AT stock is incremented by 1 (step S224), and the number of precursor games is drawn (step S226). After the processing of step S222 / NO and step S226, the gaming state 5 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of game end check>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S58 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game end check process of step S58, the main control means 100 performs a transition process of the RT state (step S300). The transition of the RT state is performed according to the transition condition described in FIG.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S302). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (all stop) is performed (step S304). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is gaming state 1 (step S306). Here, the processing of the gaming state 0 (all stopped) in step S304 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of gaming states 1 to 9 (all stopped)). ).

  If the game state is 1, the determination result is YES and the game state 1 (all stop) is processed (step S308). If the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S310). If it is gaming state 2, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 2 (all stop) is performed (step S312). If it is not gaming state 2, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is 3. It is determined whether or not there is (step S314). If the game state is 3 (all stopped), the determination result is YES and the game state 3 (all stop) is processed (step S316). If the game state is not 3, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether the state is gaming state 4 or 8 (step S318).

  If the game state is 4 or 8 (all stopped), the determination result is YES and the game state 4 or 8 (all stop) is processed (step S320). If the game state is not 4 or 8, the determination result is NO. It is then determined whether or not the current gaming state is gaming state 5 (step S322).

  If it is gaming state 5, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 5 (all stop) is performed (step S324). If it is not gaming state 5, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state. 6 is determined (step S326). If it is gaming state 6, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 6 (all stop) is performed (step S328). If it is not gaming state 6, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is 7 or Whether it is 9 or not is determined (step S330). If the game state is 7 or 9, the determination result is YES and the game state 7 or 9 (all stopped) is processed (step S332). If the game state is not 7 or 9, the determination result is NO and the game End check processing ends.

<Description of gaming state 0 (all stopped)>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (all stop) process executed in step S304 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the contents of processing performed in each RT state will be described.

(Processing in game state 0 (all stopped))
The main control means 100 determines whether the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S400). When the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S400 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is shifted (step S404). When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S402 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is shifted. (Step S406).

  When it is not the prize winning number 1 or 2 (step S400 / NO), it is determined whether or not the AT stock is 1 or more (step S408). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S408 / YES), the number of precursor games is set in the precursor game number counter (step S412), and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S414).

(Description of gaming state 1 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 1 (all stop) process executed in step S308 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S420). When the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S420 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S424).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S422 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S428). When it is not the prize winning number 1 or 2 (step S420 / NO), the precursor game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S429), and it is determined whether the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430). When the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430 / YES), the game state 2 is entered (step S432).

(Description of gaming state 2 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (all stop) process executed in step S312 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S440). When the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S440 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442 / YES), the game state 7 or 9 is entered (step S444).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S442 / NO), the game state 6 or 8 is entered (step S448). When it is not the prize winning number 1 or 2 (step S440 / NO), it is determined whether or not the RT state is non-RT, RT3, RT5 (step S450). When the RT state is non-RT, RT3, RT5 (step S450 / YES), the game state 3 is entered (step S454), and when the RT state is not non-RT, RT3, RT5 (step S450 / NO), the instruction number It is determined whether or not the actually operated push order matches (step S452). When the instruction number and the actually operated push order do not match (step S452 / NO), the game state 3 is entered (step S454), and the AT counter is set to 50 (step S456).

(Description of gaming state 3 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 3 (all stop) process executed in step S316 in FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number is 1 or 2 (step S460). When the winning item selection number is 1 or 2 (step S460 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462 / YES), the game state 7 or 9 is entered (step S464).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S462 / NO), the game state 6 or 8 is entered (step S468). When it is not the prize winning number 1 or 2 (step S460 / NO), the AT counter is decremented by 1 (step S475), and then it is determined whether or not the AT counter is 0 (step S476). When it is determined that the AT counter is 0 (step S476 / YES), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock (step S477), and it is determined whether the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478 / YES), the AT counter is set to 50 (step S482). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S478 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S486).

(Description of gaming states 4 and 8 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 4, 8 (all stop) processing executed in step S320 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB2 is displayed (step S500). When BB2 is displayed (step S500 / YES), the process shifts to the gaming state 5 or 9 (step S502), and when BB2 is not displayed (step S500 / NO), the gaming state 4, 8 (all stop) processing Exit.

(Description of gaming state 5 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 5 (all stop) process executed in step S324 in FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the payout number has exceeded 450 (step S504). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S504 / YES), it is determined whether or not the AT stock is 1 or more (step S506). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S506 / YES), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S510). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S506 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S512).

(Description of gaming state 6 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the game state 6 (all stop) process executed in step S328 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB1 is displayed (step S520). When BB1 is displayed (step S520 / YES), the game state 7 is entered (step S522). When BB1 is not displayed (step S520 / NO), the game state 6 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming states 7 and 9 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 7, 9 (all stop) processing executed in step S330 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S530). When the payout number exceeds 450 (step S530 / YES), 1 is added to the AT stock, and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 3 (step S534). When the number of payouts does not exceed 450 (step S530 / NO), the gaming state 7, 9 (all stop) processing is terminated.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
In addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 33, there is a timer interrupt process executed at predetermined intervals as an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100. This timer interruption process is repeatedly executed at a period of about 2.235 milliseconds, detection of an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmission of a control command to the sub-control means 200, stepping motor 42L, Processing such as generation and output of control signals for performing drive control of 42C and 42R, update of random number values and various counter values used as timers, and the like are performed. The contents of the above-described timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the interrupt request signal (generation period: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer count means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs an initial process of a timer interrupt process to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power-off (a power-supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined value) is detected based on a power-off detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power-off detection signal is output from a power monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. If the main control unit 100 detects a power interruption, the determination result in step S602 is YES, and a power interruption process performed at the time of power interruption is performed (step S626). In this power-off process, the value of the power-off process completed flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed is set to “1”, the RWM checksum is calculated, and the result is stored in the nonvolatile memory. Further, after the values of the flags in the RWM are stored in the nonvolatile memory together with the values of the CPU register and the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a standby state for a reset signal input from the outside is entered.

  On the other hand, if the power cut-off is not detected in the determination process in step S602, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 updates the values of various control counters that are referred to when performing various controls. (Step S604), and the count value of a timer used for general purposes to measure the predetermined time is updated (Step S606). Then, 7-segment display control is performed to update the display contents of the credit amount display unit 27 and the acquired number display unit 28 (step S608). In this embodiment, so-called dynamic drive control is performed as 7-segment display control.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads various external signals input to the input port and stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610). Then, in order to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, a reel drive management process is executed for each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612). When the reel drive management process is performed for all the stepping motors (step S614 / YES), the main control unit 100 internally displays the display data of various displays, the control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. From the output port (step S616).

  Next, the main control unit 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub-control unit 200 (step S618).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs output processing of various signals (IN signal, OUT signal, BB signal, abnormality occurrence signal, start signal, AT signal, etc.) output to the outside via the external concentration terminal board 84 (step S620). ), The random number used for the role lottery is updated (step S622). Further, the main control means 100 performs a return process for restoring the values of the registers and various flags stored in the predetermined address of the RWM by the initial process of step S900 (step S624), and the timer interrupt of FIG. The process ends.

  In this embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the replay E, the replay F, the winning D, the winning F, and the winning G. However, the winning probability is the same for all the setting values. It is good. The reason for this is to prevent the probability of winning the AT from changing according to the set value. Recently, it is said that it is not preferable for a player to change the probability of winning an AT depending on a set value (in the market, it is often a low set value, and the probability of winning an AT is also low). Because there are many cases). This is because, in order to meet such a demand, it is necessary to make the winning probability of the winning combination that becomes the trigger of the AT lottery the same at any set value. Of course, it is necessary that the probability of winning the AT lottery when winning the winning combination does not change depending on the set value.

  In the present embodiment, AT lottery is performed even during AT (game state 3). However, recently, there are also indications that ATs have continued (excited). Therefore, a regulation may be provided to prevent gambling from being raised excessively. As a regulation method, first, during the inside of the BB or during the BB, AT lottery shall not be performed at all, and the section where the AT stock (right to execute AT) is 0 is a normal section (in this embodiment, When the gaming state is 0, 4 to 7), and the section where the AT stock (right to execute AT) is 1 or more is the advantageous section (gaming state 1 to 3, 6 to 9), the transition to the advantageous section Then, even if 1500 games are played, if it is still in the advantageous section (if it has not shifted to the game state 0 which is the normal section), the advantageous section is forcibly terminated at that time. (In addition to clearing the AT stock and the AT counter, if the game state is 3, the game state is shifted to 0, if the game state is 8 or 9, the game state is shifted to 4 or 5, and if the game state is 6 or 7, , Gaming state 6 or 7 Although lifting, AT stock at the end of the game state 7 without adding shifts to gaming state 0) may be.

  In addition, even if the AT lottery is won, the fact that the AT has been won is not immediately notified, and the AT has been won after passing through the AT sign (for example, an AT winning notification lamp) It was common to be lit). However, recently, when a hall clerk won an AT lottery, there was a request that he would like to know immediately. This is because during AT, it is a period during which the payout of medals increases, and depending on the situation, it is necessary to replenish medals before the player is notified that the AT has been won (opening of the store) Immediately after that, there are times when the inside of the medal hopper is almost empty, etc. The player is informed that the AT has been elected, and during the preparation for the subsequent AT, the inside of the medal hopper immediately becomes empty and an error occurs. It may fade out.) In order to respond to such a request, when an AT is won, a medal insertion (from the medal slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34, 35) for the next game of the game won by the AT is performed. Until it becomes possible, the lamp for the clerk may be turned on so that only the hall clerk knows. The reason why the medal can be inserted is that the player replenishes the medal before starting the next game. Note that the lighting of the lamp for the store clerk is preferably small so that it is not noticed by the player, as compared with the lamp for notifying the AT winning notification. In addition, since it is expensive to separately provide a lamp for a store clerk, for example, a two-digit seven-segment display (seven bar-shaped segments and one piece of the number-of-credits display 27 or the acquired number display 28) The segment DP for representing the decimal point in the dot-shaped segment DP may be used as a lamp for a store clerk.

  In addition, when an AT is won, it is preferable to notify the pressing order once (at the time of winning the pressing order bell) until the AT ends. This is because the AT needs to be more advantageous to the player than during the non-AT. In the present embodiment, the AT is terminated as it is even if the push order bell is not won once until the AT is terminated, but even if the AT termination condition is satisfied, If the push order has not been reported once (when the push order bell is won), the push order is not notified until the push order is reported (when the push order bell is won), and the push order is notified (push order) The AT may be terminated when the bell is won. In addition, when setting a regulation to prevent gambling from being raised too much, for example, even if 1500 games are played after the transition to the advantageous section, if it is still in the advantageous section (once in the normal section) (If the game state has not been changed to 0), if there is a restriction that forcibly terminates the advantageous section at that time, it may be once before the advantageous section is forcibly terminated. Even if you don't win the push order bell, the advantage section is forced to end.

  In the color announcement in the present embodiment, a white, blue, yellow, green, or red character is displayed on the display device 70, but the character color does not have to be a single color, and a plurality of colors are displayed. Even if it is comprised, as long as the color is emphasized. For example, even if a character is composed of blue, yellow, green, and red, red characters are emphasized more than other colors (the area occupied by red is extremely large, and red characters are enlarged and displayed on the way) If the color of a specific item is red, or the color of a specific part of the character is red), a red color announcement is made.

10 Slot machine 26a, 26b, 26c Bet number display lamp 27 Credit number display 28 Acquired number display 36 Start switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop switch 38 Settling switch 40L, 40C, 40R, 40E Reel 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display Device 72 Production lamp 84 External concentration terminal board 100 Main control circuit 110 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means 170 External signal output means 200 Sub control circuit 202 Sub control board 204 Image control board

Claims (2)

First control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Second control means for controlling the production,
The first control means
In a game in which the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, when the stop button is operated in the first operation order, at least one of the first symbol combinations including a symbol in which a predetermined color stands out on the active line can be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the third symbol combination composed of symbols in which a predetermined color stands out on the first line composed of a straight line different from the effective line can be stopped and displayed.
In a game in which the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, when the stop button is operated in the second operation order, it is possible to stop and display at least one second symbol combination including a symbol in which a predetermined color stands out on the active line. In addition, when the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the third symbol combination constituted by a symbol in which a predetermined color stands out on an effective line and a second line constituted by a straight line different from the first line is stopped. Can be displayed,
The second control means is
In a game in which the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, there may be a predetermined effect where the predetermined color stands out.
A gaming machine characterized by that. There are multiple types of symbols that stand out for a certain color.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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