JP6388042B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A slot machine is known as one of the gaming machines. This slot machine is configured to provide a game in which a game medium (such as a game medal) is obtained by aligning a predetermined combination of symbols according to a lottery result of a combination by a player's operation. Some of these slot machines have a predetermined gaming state (for example, 7 rushes in which a game advantageous to the player is executed) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-036070

  However, such a gaming machine has a problem that when a predetermined number of games are executed in a predetermined gaming state, the predetermined gaming state ends regardless of the contents of the effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent sudden recognition of the end of a game in a predetermined gaming state and disappointment. .

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a predetermined game section, the game section counter can be updated for each game in the predetermined game section, and the value of the game section counter is a first value. When the end condition is satisfied, the predetermined game section is ended, and in the predetermined game section, it is possible to set a specific state in which instruction information advantageous to the player can be notified until the second end condition is satisfied, and the specific state When the second end condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a specific notification effect, and in the specific state, the first state is satisfied when the first end condition is satisfied even before the second end condition is satisfied, In the specific state, when the value of the game section counter satisfies a predetermined condition, a predetermined notification effect that requires a predetermined number of games or a predetermined period until the first end condition is satisfied. Execution And ability and at least until said predetermined condition is satisfied, no broadcast information value of the game segment counter.

  By configuring the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a sudden recognition of the end of a game in a predetermined gaming state and disappointment.

  If the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from being suddenly recognized and disappointed at the end of a predetermined gaming state.

2 is a front view of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of functions of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system in the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the outer peripheral surface of a reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the combination of a combination and a symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the re-game player at the time of a normal game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of a special combination and a winning combination in a normal game and a special game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pushing order of the stop button 33a-33c allocated to the pushing order bell and the pushing order replay. FIG. 46 shows the game state transition in the slot machine 1. FIG. 38 shows the internal game state transition in the slot machine 1. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the acquisition number display 72. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between a winning combination, an instruction number, and display content. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a mask process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of a mask process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a program start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a power supply return process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the control command set 1 process and the control command set 2 process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game progress main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game medal management process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the front | former stage of a game medal insertion check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the back | latter stage of a game medal insertion check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the accumulation | storage number 1 sheet addition process, and the game medal 1 sheet addition process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a role lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a lottery determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the front | former stage of the process with respect to an advantageous section classification among internal game state setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the back | latter stage of the process with respect to an advantageous section classification among internal game state setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to internal game state 0 and 1 among internal game state setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to the internal game state 2 among internal game state setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to the internal game states 3-5 among internal game state setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pushing order replay instruction | indication generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the front | former stage of the flow of a pushing order bell instruction | indication generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the back | latter stage of the flow of a pushing order bell instruction | indication generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation start pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel stop management process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process with respect to RT game state transition process and advantageous section types 1 and 2 among game end check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to a non-RT game state among RT game state transition processes which comprise a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to RT1 game state and RT2 game state among the game state transition processes which comprise a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to RT3-1 game state and RT3-2 game state among the game state transition processes which comprise a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to BB-A game state, BB-BC game state, and MB game state among the game state transition processes which comprise game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to internal game state 0 and 1 among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process with respect to the internal game state 2 among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to the internal game states 3-5 among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process with respect to the last process in advantageous section classification 2, and advantageous section classification 3 among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an interruption process and a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a control command transmission process and a soft random number update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information (variable) managed by the internal game state control means 162. It is a flowchart showing the flow of the production process by the production control means 301.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of functions of the slot machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system in the slot machine 1. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of a combination and a symbol, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a winning combination and a gaming state, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning probabilities of re-playing roles during normal games, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning probabilities of special roles and winning roles during normal games and special games, and FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the order of pushing the stop buttons 33a to 33c assigned to the order bell and the push order replay, FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the transition of the gaming state in this slot machine 1, and FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the internal gaming state in Shin 1, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the acquired number display 72, and FIG. 13 explains the relationship between the winning combination, the instruction number, and the display contents It is explanatory drawing for.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a predetermined number of game medals by aligning a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined line among the symbols displayed on the three reels 21a to 21c. As shown in FIG. 2, a symbol display means 20 for displaying symbols by the reels 21a to 21c, an operation means 30 for receiving player operations, and a main player for controlling the game, as shown in FIG. The control means 100, an effect means 40 that produces an effect on the game, and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect means 40.

(Main control means 100)
The main control unit 100 is a unit that performs overall control including the progress and effects of the game in the slot machine 1, and the winning combination determining unit 110 that determines the winning combination by lottery of the combination, and the symbol display unit 20 Reel control means 120 that performs drive (rotation and stop) control, winning determination means 130 that determines a symbol when the symbol display means 20 stops, payout control means 140 that controls payout of game medals at the time of winning, Set value setting means 150 for setting a setting value relating to the ball ratio, game state control means 160 for controlling the progress and state of the game, freeze control means 170 for controlling execution of the freeze effect, and stop buttons 33a to 33 constituting the operation means 30 The operation order determination means 175 for determining the pressing order of 33c, information related to the game is sent to the external device (for example, the scan terminal) via the external concentration terminal board 80. An external signal transmitting means 180 for outputting to a hall computer managing the gaming machine 1 and a display device for displaying the status of each slot machine 1, and a control command transmitting means for transmitting a control command from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. 185 and second random number generation means 190. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 100 has a main CPU (central processing unit) 102 for performing calculations and the like, and a random number value for performing lottery of roles and effects (for example, freeze effects). A random number generator 103 that generates the data, a RAM 104 that temporarily stores captured data and the like when the main CPU 102 performs various controls, a ROM 105 that stores a program necessary for the progress of the game, and the like. An I / F circuit 106 that communicates with the sub-control means 200 is mounted on the main control board 101, and these are connected by a bus 107 so that data can be transmitted and received. In the main control means 100, the main CPU 102 is configured to develop a game control program recorded in the ROM 105 and execute it in the RAM 104 to control the game. The main CPU 102 has a register for storing numerical values used for program execution. In the following description, processing using this register will be described. The register of the CPU 102 and the RAM 104 can be used as appropriate.

  The symbol display means 20 is electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 2) of the main control means 100. The symbol display means 20 includes three rotatable reels 21 (left reel 21a, middle reel 21b, right reel 21c) on which various symbols are drawn along the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and reel drive means 22 (left reel drive). Means 22a, middle reel driving means 22b, right reel driving means 22c) and reel position detecting means 23 (left reel position detecting means 23a, middle reel position detecting means 23b, right reel position detecting means 23c). Has been. Three reels 21 a to 21 c are arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the reel display window 11 formed in the front door 3 of the slot machine 1. Therefore, these left reel 21a, middle reel 21b and right reel 21c are arranged so that a total of nine symbols (designs 90 to 98 shown in FIG. 1) can be seen from the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. Yes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, 20 symbols from 0 to 19 are displayed on each of the reels 21a to 21c, and are variably displayed in order of increasing numbers. Note that the symbols shown in FIG. 4 and their arrangement are examples. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c) is composed of a stepping motor or the like, and is connected to each rotation center portion of the reel 21 (21a to 21c), and its operation is the main control means. It is controlled by 100 reel control means 120. Further, the reel position detecting means 23a to 23c are for determining the stop position of each reel 21a to 21c when determining the symbols displayed on the effective line. The detected value by 23c is read by the main control means 100 and processed by the reel control means 120 and the winning determination means 130. Here, a reel sensor is disposed above each reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c). This reel sensor detects a reference position of the reel 21 (21a to 21c) and is attached to a portion connecting the reel 21 (21a to 21c) and the reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c). When the member to be detected (index) passes in front of the reel sensor, the reel sensor detects the index. As a result, each time the reel 21 (21a to 21c) makes one rotation, each detected member is detected by the reel sensor, and a reference position can be specified, and each position can be specified based on the reference position. The stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c can be determined. Note that a photo sensor, a magnetic sensor, a touch sensor, or the like can be used as the reel sensor.

  Further, nine back lamps 44 are arranged behind each of the nine symbols visible from the reel display window 11. By turning on the back lamp 44, each symbol can be highlighted. Alternatively, all the back lamps 44 may be turned on, the illuminance of the back lamps 44 on the line to be emphasized may be increased, and the illuminances of other back lamps 44 that are not desired to be emphasized may be decreased. As described above, the reel 21 (21a to 21c) has a function as a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of display areas (a total of nine patterns areas visible from the reel display window 11) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed. Moreover, the back lamp 44 has a function as display area effect means for effecting the display area of the variable display means. In addition, when notifying the combination of the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, such as a winning combination-A1, which will be described later, as an effect, the back lamp 44 on the invalid line, which will be described later, is displayed. It may be configured to blink or to turn off the plurality of back lamps 44 on the invalid line for each stop operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c (in the following description, the stop buttons 33a to 33c). Is also called “push order navigation”).

  Further, the operation means 30 is electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 2) of the main control means 100, and this operation means 30 is a bet button 31 (one bet button 31a and a MAX bet button 31b). , Start lever 32, stop button 33 (left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, right stop button 33c), clearing button 34, power switch 35, setting change key switch 36, and reset / setting switch 37. Yes.

  The start lever 32 is a lever operated when starting the reels 21a to 21c provided as the symbol display means 20, and has a function as a start means. The stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is a button operated by the player when stopping each of the rotating reels 21a to 21c, and has a function as a stopping means. The bet button 31 is a switch operated when a player inserts (bets) a stored medal (“credit” described later) into the slot machine 1, and the symbol combination line described later is activated by the operation. Is done. The medal insertion slot 51 shown in FIG. 1 is a part where a game medal is inserted in order to validate the symbol combination line in the same manner as the bet button 31, and the insertion of the game medal from the medal insertion slot 51 is as follows. This is included in the operation of the bet button 31. Note that when the number of game medals exceeds the number that can be bet in one unit game, electronic information is stored in the slot machine 1 (game medium storage means 141) within a predetermined number of games. (For example, stored in the RAM 104) (hereinafter simply referred to as “storage”). The clearing button 34 is a button for paying out game medals stored in the slot machine 1 and game medals bet. The power switch 35 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the slot machine 1. The setting change key switch 36 and the reset / setting switch 37 are used when a setting value is changed by a setting value setting means 150 described later.

  Also, two sensors (first insertion sensor 61 and second insertion sensor 62) for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51, and paying out game medals to the input side of the main control means 100. Detecting opening / closing of an area in which a payout sensor 71 for detecting a game medal paid out from a hopper device as a device, a door switch 91 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3, a setting change key switch 36, and the like are stored A setting door switch 92 is connected. The detection results of the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 and the payout sensor 71 are processed by the payout control means 140, and the detection results of the door switch 91 and the setting change key switch 36 are processed by the set value setting means 150. A first insertion sensor 61 is disposed on the upstream side and a second insertion sensor 62 is disposed on the downstream side with respect to the flow path communicating from the medal insertion port 51 to the hopper device. In addition, the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62 are arranged so that there is a timing for detecting the game medal at the same time in the process of the game medal flowing down the flow path.

  Further, on the output side of the main control means 100, a blocker 60 provided in a selector for determining a flow path of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51, a hopper motor 70, an obtained number display 72, and an external concentration terminal. A plate 80 is connected. Here, the blocker 60 has a function of guiding a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 to the return channel during a period in which no game medal is accepted. The hopper motor 70 operates when paying out game medals from the hopper device. The operations of the blocker 60 and the hopper motor 70 are controlled by the dispensing control means 140.

(Winning role determination means 110)
The winning combination determining means 110 obtains a first random number value from the random number generator 103 shown in FIG. 3 (in the following description, this random number generator 103 is also referred to as “first random number generating means”), and this random number generation Obtaining a second random number value from the second random number generation means 190 different from the device 103, processing the first random number value and the second random number value by calculation, and generating a third random number value; The third random number value and a winning lottery table defined in correspondence with a range in which the winning probability of each of the plurality of winning combinations can be determined to determine whether or not the winning combination is won. (Hereinafter, winning probability data for each combination set in the winning lottery table is referred to as “probability data”). A method of determining the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 will be described later.

  As the combination of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a special combination, a winning combination, and a re-game combination are provided. When the winning combination determining unit 110 wins any combination, the winning combination flag is turned on to the flag information storage unit 111 described later. As described above, the winning combination determining means 110 determines the winning combination, and when the display area of the variable display means is variably displayed, the winning combination determining means and lottery means for determining at least the variable display contents (stop symbols). It has a function.

  Here, a special combination means that if a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line described later (winning), no game medals are paid out, but a special game for the special combination won is executed. In this embodiment, BB-A, BB-B, and BB-C are provided as BB (Big Bonus), and MB (Middle Bonus) is provided. MB-A, MB-B, MB-C, MB-D, and MB-E are provided as well as SB (single bonus).

  This BB is a role to be shifted to a BB game (a game in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory operates) which is one of the special games. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is played with three game medals bet, a special combination (BB-A to BB-C) is won, and the game is shown in FIG. When the combination of symbols of the special combination (BB-A to BB-C) is stopped and displayed on the active line (wins), it is configured to shift to the BB game. The BB game is a game in which the RB game described later can be repeated until the number of game medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 264 for BB-A, 132 for BB-B and BB-C). It is.

  In addition, MB is a role to be transferred to MB game which is one of special games (so-called game in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special accessory operates). For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when three game medals are bet and a game is played, a special combination (MB-A to MB-E) is won, as shown in FIG. When the combination of symbols of special roles (MB-A to MB-E) is stopped and displayed on the active line (wins), the game is shifted to the MB game. This MB game is a game in which a CB game, which will be described later, can be repeated until the payout number of game medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, one) or until a special combination (SB) is won. As will be described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of game medals bet in the MB game is set to a different number (2) from the number other than the MB game. The same number may be set.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols of the special combination (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line, an SB game is performed in which one bonus game in which a predetermined small combination is won with a high probability is performed. It may be used as a role for controlling (as described above, when an MB game is won, the MB game is terminated).

  The special role is not limited to BB, MB, and SB, and RB (regular bonus), CB (challenge bonus), and the like can be provided. The RB is a role to be transferred to an RB game (a game in which a condition actuating device according to a first type special bonus is operated), which is another special game. This RB game is a game that can be played repeatedly until a predetermined small role is won twice or won twice. When the combinations of CB symbols are aligned on the active line, all winning combinations are won regardless of the lottery result, and the process ends when one game result is obtained. In this CB game, the reel control means 120 described later presses the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) against at least one of the three reels 21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as “specific reel”). The rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is determined to be stopped within one frame (within 75 milliseconds) from the time of being performed. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the middle reel 21b is a specific reel. In the following description, a game other than the special game (BB-A to C), special game (MB-A to E), or special game (SB) won and executed is designated as “normal game”. "

  In addition, the winning combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line. As shown in FIG. The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination and the number of game medals to be paid out are set. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, winning combinations 01 to 17 are set as winning combinations. In FIG. 5, the “number” column represents the number of game medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols of the corresponding winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the left side of the slash (/) is The number paid out in games other than MB games is shown, and the right side shows the number paid out in MB games.

  Further, the re-playing role (replay) is a game in which the combination of symbols of the re-playing role is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the game can be played again while maintaining the number of inserted medals. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Note that in the next game in which the combination of symbols of the re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game medals can be inserted from the medal slot 51.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning combination determining means 110 corresponds to the flag information storage means 111 for storing the lottery result and the like, and when the special combination is won by the winning combination determining means 110, it corresponds to the effective line described later. Special combination carry-over means 112 for holding the selected state until the combination of symbols to be stopped is displayed (until winning).

(Flag information storage means 111)
The flag information storage unit 111 receives the winning combination when a winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 (as described later, when the condition device search number of the winning combination is set in the condition device number buffer). The type and its flag are turned on and stored. In a slot machine having a special role, the timing at which the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is erased (the timing when the winning flag is turned off) differs between the special role and other roles. . That is, in the case of special roles (except for SB), the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is erased on condition that the combination of symbols of special roles is stopped and displayed on the active line. If the combination of symbols is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the next combination will be carried over until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, while other combinations (including special roles (SB)) In this case, regardless of whether or not the combination of symbols for the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the combination is erased at the end of the game and is not carried over to the next game. In the slot machine 1 having an MB game, during the MB game, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination determining means 110, the winning flags of the combinations having all payouts excluding the special combination can be turned on. However, when a re-gamer (replay) is won as a result of the lottery, the re-gamer flag may be turned on. As described above, the flag information storage unit 111 has a function as a determining combination storing unit that stores the combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110.

(Special role carry-over means 112)
The special role carry-over means 112 wins the special role by the winning role determination means 110, and when the flag for the special role is set in the flag information storage means 111, the combination of symbols of the selected special role is stopped on the active line. Carrying over the winning combination until it is displayed (maintaining the flagged state), and when the combination of the special role symbols is stopped on the active line, the carryover of the special role ends (the flag is lowered) ). Note that the SB (and CB) of the special combination is lowered if the symbol cannot be stopped and displayed in the winning game (cannot be carried over to the next game). In addition, if the winning combination is won as a result of the winning combination determination by the winning combination determining means 110 while the special combination is being carried over (when it is in the RT4 gaming state which is an internal medium gaming state described later), the special combination and the winning combination are The flag is in a standing state, and the combination of any of the winning flags can be stopped and displayed on the active line according to the stop mode. Here, “inside” means a state where the special combination is won but the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is not arranged on the active line. In addition, a state in which a special role is not won and a state in which a special game is not being executed, such as when the power is turned on for the first time after factory collection or when the RAM is cleared, are referred to as “non-internal”.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control unit 120 controls the start and stop of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c according to the timing when the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c of the operation unit 30 are operated. More specifically, the reel control means 120 rotates the reels 21a to 21c when the start lever 32 is operated, and thereafter, each time the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, a gaming state control means 160 described later. Based on the gaming state managed by the game, the result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, and the timing at which the stop button 33 (left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, right stop button 33c) is operated. The stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c corresponding to the stopped buttons 33a to 33c determined are determined, and the driving of the reel driving means (stepping motors) 22a to 22c is controlled, and the reels 21a to 21c are controlled at the determined positions. Stop each one. In this way, the reel control means 120 stops the reels 21a to 21c as the change display means for changing and displaying the display area on which a plurality of symbols are displayed in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c as stop means. It has the function of a variable display control means.

  Here, symbol combination lines are provided on the reels 21 a to 21 c displayed in the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. The “design combination line” is a design line when the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, and is a line that forms a design combination. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, 3 × 3 nine symbol stop positions 90 to 98 displayed on the reel display window 11 are provided one by one from each reel 21a to 21c. It is configured as a line that selects symbol stop positions and connects them.

  Furthermore, an effective line and an invalid line are set from these symbol combination lines. In this embodiment, the “effective line” means that when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the line, it is determined that the winning combination is made and a profit corresponding to the combination is given to the player. Line. On the other hand, the “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among the symbol combination lines, and even when a symbol combination corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the line, It is a line that does not give profits (payout of game medals etc.) according to the role. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place. These valid lines and invalid lines can be configured to be set according to the number of game medals inserted by the player, or can be determined in advance. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper symbol stop position 90 of the left reel 21a, the intermediate symbol stop position 94 of the middle reel 21b, and the lower symbol of the right reel 21c. A downward-sloping line L connecting the stop positions 98 is set as an effective line. In addition, the structure of this symbol combination line is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this structure.

  The stepping motor that constitutes each of the reel driving units 22a to 22c described above has a four-phase coil (stator) that is excited by a driving pulse supplied from the main control unit 100, although not particularly illustrated. . Then, two-phase excitation in which two phases of four-phase coils are excited simultaneously and one-phase excitation in which one phase of four-phase coils is excited are alternately repeated 1 The rotor (rotor) is rotated by -2 phase excitation. The stepping motor has a predetermined number of steps for controlling the reels 21a to 21c. By assigning the number of steps to each of the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c, the stop in one symbol unit is controlled. Is configured to do.

  Here, assignment of the number of steps in the stepping motor (reel driving means 22a to 22c) included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In this stepping motor, for example, 336 steps (= 21 × 16) are set as the total number of steps, and the rotation speed in the constant speed state is 80 rpm. Further, in the slot machine 1, the reels 21a to 21c are within a predetermined time Ts (for example, 190 ms) from the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated and within a maximum of five symbols from the time. The rotation is stopped.

  For example, when reels having 21 symbols arranged around them are used as the reels 21a to 21c, 16 steps can be equally assigned to each symbol. As described above, since the rotation speed of the stepping motor is 80 rpm, the control time per step is 2.23 ms. Then, if each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is stopped at a maximum of 5 symbols from the time when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the number of steps for 5 symbols is 80 steps (= 16 × 5), so the stop buttons 33a to 33c The time until the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are stopped after being operated is 178.4 ms (= 2.23 × 80). Depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, there is a possibility that the stop process may be delayed by one step. However, even if this is taken into consideration, the processing is supported after the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The time until the reels 21a to 21c are stopped is 180.63 ms (= 178.4 + 2.23) at the maximum, and can be kept within 190 ms.

  However, as described above, 20 symbols are displayed around the reels 21a to 21c of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and the number of steps cannot be equally assigned to each symbol. In addition, since the number of assigned steps is reduced by reducing the number of symbols by one compared to the case of 21, the number of assigned steps is necessary. Therefore, when the allocation of the number of steps is biased, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. If it is attempted to stop at a maximum of 5 symbols ahead of time, it may not be possible to stop within 190 ms. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, based on the quotient M (ie, 16) and the remainder P (ie, 16) obtained by dividing 336 steps set as the total number of steps by 20, Of these, P / 4 symbols (ie, 4) assigned M + 1 steps (ie, 17 steps) and M steps (ie, 16 steps) were assigned to any of the 5 consecutive symbol ranges. (20-P) / 4 (that is, one) symbols are included. Specifically, the number of steps is assigned to each symbol of the reels 21a to 21c so that the arrangement of 17 steps, 17 steps, 17 steps, 16 steps, and 17 steps is repeated four times.

  By assigning the number of steps to each of the reels 21a to 21c in this way, among 20 symbols, 4 assigned 17 steps and 1 assigned 16 steps in any continuous 5 range. Therefore, the total number of steps in the range of five symbols is 84 steps (= 17 × 4 + 16), and the stop time can be kept within 190 ms.

  Further, as described above, the reel control means 120 of the slot machine 1 in which the special combination is included in the combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 wins the special combination, and the special combination is carried over by the special combination carry-over unit 112. In the game being played, when winning a winning combination or re-playing combination is won, the operation of the reels 21a to 21c may be controlled so that these combinations are preferentially stopped on the active line. it can. Specifically, when the re-gamer is elected, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer is always stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning characters. In addition, the winning combination can be configured so that the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to the special combination. Note that such control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c is performed using a reel control stop table as described later.

  Further, the reel control means 120 is configured to control the operation of the reels 21a to 21c so that the interval between the previous game and the next game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (minimum game time) T0. That is, when the next game is started after the minimum game time T0 has elapsed after the start lever 32 is operated and the reels 21a to 21c start rotating (when the start lever 32 is operated), the start is started. In response to the operation of the lever 32, rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started. However, when the start lever 32 is operated at a time before the time when the minimum game time T0 has elapsed, the reel control means 120 does not start the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c when the start lever 32 is operated. When the minimum game time T0 has elapsed, the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started. For example, 4.1 seconds is set as the minimum game time T0.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination is composed of 17 winning combinations 01 to 17 as described above. The winning combinations 01 to 17 are configured so that combinations of symbols are different as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, symbols to be stopped on the left, middle, and right reels are displayed in this order in square brackets (“”), and the symbols separated by slashes (/) in each bracket are , Each symbol indicates that the combination is constituted. For example, in FIG. 5, the symbol combination of winning combination 01 is described as “Blue 7 / Watermelon A” − “Replay A” − “Bell”, which is “Blue 7” − “Replay A” − “Bell” (The symbol “Blue 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper part of the left reel 21a, the symbol “Replay A” is stopped and displayed on the middle part of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol “Bell” is displayed on the lower part of the right reel 21c. "Watermelon A"-"Replay A"-"Bell" ("Watermelon A" symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a, and "Replay A" is displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. In a state where the symbol of “Bell” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 21c). Like the winning combination 01, the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment may have a plurality of symbol combinations associated with each combination. In this case, if any combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. It should be noted that “any” shown as the symbol of the middle reel 21b of the winning combination 02 indicates that any of the symbols arranged on the inner reel 21b may be used (the same applies to “any” of the replaying player 02). .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, 15 winning combinations obtained by combining these winning combinations 01 to 17 (configured so as to be duplicated) are assigned to the winning combinations 01 to 17. (Award winning combination -A1 to a winning combination -I and a winning combination -ALL). In FIG. 6, the parentheses of the winning combination indicate winning combinations 01 to 17 assigned to the winning combination that is the winning combination. For example, when the winning combination -A1 is determined as the winning combination, It shows that winning combination 08, winning combination 09 and winning combination 10 are won in duplicate. The winning combination-ALL is a winning combination when the above-described MB game is being executed, and all winning winning combinations 01 to 16 that are won during the normal game are winning (the winning combination 17 is BB). (It is assigned to the winning combination-I who wins only during the game). Thus, in the present embodiment, in the winning combination including the winning combination, as described above, the configuration in which the winning combination is repeatedly won, and the configuration in which any winning combination is selected as in the winning combination -H. And have.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.9 (a), the pushing order of stop button 33a-33c is allocated with respect to winning combination -A1-A6 among these winning combinations. Hereinafter, a winning combination to which these push orders are assigned is referred to as a “push order bell”. Here, the winning combination 01, the winning combination 02, the winning combination 03, the winning combination 08, the winning combination 09, the winning combination 10, and the winning combination 11 assigned to each of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, when winning a game with three bets, winning combinations 01 to 03 (hereinafter also referred to as “11 winning combinations”) in which 11 gaming medals are paid out and winning combinations in which one gaming medal is paid out. 08 to 11 (hereinafter also referred to as “one-piece combination”). Further, each of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 is configured such that at least one 11-sheet combination and at least one one-sheet combination are won. In these push order bells, a push order in which a combination of 11 symbols is displayed on the active line without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned. In FIG. 9A, the “pressing order in which“ ◯ ”is shown” is referred to as “correct answer pressing order”. In FIG. 9A, for example, “left middle right” is operated by operating the left stop button 33a as the first stop, operating the middle stop button 33b as the second stop, and operating the right stop button 33c as the third stop. Shows the case. Here, there are six pushing orders for the three stop buttons 33a to 33c, and any pushing order is assigned as a correct pushing order to each of the six pushing order bells of the winning combinations -A1 to A6. For example, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right in the winning combination-A1 in FIG. 9A, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 01 which is the 11-sheet winning combination is displayed on the active line. It is shown that.

  As described above, when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the reel control unit 120 moves the corresponding reels 21a to 21c to a position corresponding to the middle stage of the reel display window 11 when the operation is performed. The reel control is performed to stop within 5 symbols including the symbols in the above. As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, either the “Blue 7” symbol or the “Watermelon A” symbol is arranged within 5 symbols on the left reel 21a. That is, regardless of the timing at which the left stop button 33a is operated, either the “blue 7” symbol or the “watermelon A” symbol can be pulled and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a. Similarly, the symbol “Replay A” on the middle reel 21b and the symbol “bell” on the right reel 21c are arranged within five symbols on each reel, and the middle stop button 33b or the right stop button 33c is selected. Even if it is operated at such a timing, the symbol “Replay A” can be drawn and stopped on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol “Bell” can be drawn and stopped on the lower stage of the right reel 21c. be able to. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the winning combination-A1 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of “left middle right”, how the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Even if operated at various timings, the symbols “blue 7 / watermelon A”-“replay A”-“bell” can be drawn and stopped on the active line in order from the left. For this reason, no matter what rotational position each of the reels 21a to 21c is, if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct pressing order in response to the winning combination -A1, the reel control is performed. The means 120 can stop-display any one of a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination 01 on the active line. Similarly, when the winning combination -A2 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of “middle left and right”, the winning combination 01 of the winning combination 01 is set regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed on the active line. As can be seen from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of winning combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the active line (on the line that goes down to the right), the symbol “bell” is arranged in the lower part of the reel display window 11. Will be displayed.

  Further, not only the right reel 21c but also the left reel 21a, the “bell” symbol is arranged within 5 symbols in each reel, and regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 33a and the right stop button 33c. Since the “Bell” symbol can be pulled down and displayed on the top of the left reel 21a and the bottom of the right reel 21c, the winning combination -A3 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of “middle left and right”. And when the winning button-A4 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of “middle right and left”, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the winning line is won. The combination of symbols of the role 02 can be stopped and displayed. Any symbol may be stopped and displayed on the middle reel 21b. For example, the symbol of the winning combination 02 is displayed on the active line by stopping and displaying the symbol “Bell” in the middle of the middle reel 21b. When the combination is stopped and displayed, the “bell” symbol is displayed side by side on the line to the lower right in the reel display window 11 (on the effective line).

  In the middle reel 21b, either the “watermelon B” symbol or the “cherry” symbol is arranged within five symbols. That is, no matter what timing the middle stop button 33b is operated, one of the symbols “watermelon B” or “cherry” can be drawn and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. Similarly, since either the “Replay B” symbol or the “Watermelon A” symbol is arranged within 5 symbols on the right reel 21c, the right stop button 33c can be operated at any timing. Either the symbol “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” can be pulled down and displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 21c. Further, as described above, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 33a, the “bell” symbol can be drawn into the upper stage of the left reel 21a and stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the winning combination-A5 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of “middle right” and when the winning combination-A6 is won, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are “right middle left”. When operated in order, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 can be stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of winning combination 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line (on the line descending to the right), the symbol “bell” is arranged in the upper part of the reel display window 11. Will be displayed.

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is based on the reel control described above when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in a pressing order other than the correct pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “incorrect answer pressing order”). Thus, the combination of symbols of one combination is configured to be stopped and displayed on the active line (the pressing order in which “Δ” is shown in FIG. 9A).

-Reel stop control for pushing order bell-
Hereinafter, as an example of the stop control by the reel control unit 120 when the push order bell is won, a case where the winning combination -A1 is the winning combination will be described for each push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As shown in FIG. 6, for winning combination-A1, winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09 and winning combination 10 are selected and the correct pressing order is as shown in FIG. 9 (a). "Left middle right".

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right-
When the winning combination-A1 is determined as the winning combination and the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 follows the “number priority stop control” on the effective line (the left reel 21a According to the operation timing of the left stop button 33a, the symbol “blue 7” or “watermelon A” constituting the winning combination 01 is stopped and displayed (5 symbols at the timing when the left stop button 33a is operated). If the “Blue 7” symbol is within, the “Blue 7” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row, and if the “Watermelon A” symbol is present, the “Watermelon A” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row). Here, the “number priority stop control” means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination with the largest number of payouts among a plurality of winning combinations that are selected in a duplicate is stopped and displayed on the active line. 21c indicates stop control. As is clear from FIG. 5, among the winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09, and winning combination 10 that are repeatedly won by winning combination -A1, 11 of winning combination 01 have the largest number of payouts. . When the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the reel control means 120 configures the winning combination 01 on the active line (middle stage of the middle reel 21b) in accordance with the above-described “number priority stop control”. When the symbol “Replay A” is stopped and displayed, and the right stop button 33c is operated in the third stop, the reel control means 120 configures the winning combination 01 on the active line (lower stage of the right reel 21c). The “bell” symbol to be displayed is stopped. As described above, when the winning combination-A1 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left, middle and right, the reel control means 120 displays the combination of the winning combination 01 on the active line. Let

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left-
As described above, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the reel control unit 120 displays “Blue 7” or “Watermelon A” on the upper stage of the left reel 21a according to the “number priority stop control”. To stop display. When the right stop button 33c is operated as the second stop, the reel control unit 120 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effective line (lower stage of the right reel 21c) according to the “number priority control”. Here, the “number priority stop control” is a role having a possibility of winning when a symbol is stopped on an active line within a stoppable range when receiving a stop of one reel (each of 21a to 21c). This means that the reels 21a to 21c are stopped and controlled so that the number of symbols is the largest (when a combination of a plurality of symbols is assigned to one combination, it is considered as one combination for each combination of symbols). . At the time when the second stop operation is performed, the symbol “blue 7” or “watermelon A” is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 21a. As is clear from FIG. 5, in the winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09, and winning combination 10 that have been selected as winning combination -A1, the symbol "blue 7" is assigned to the left reel 21a. Of the symbol combinations, one symbol (winning combination 01) is assigned to the right reel 21c and three symbols (recipient combination 08) are assigned the symbol "Replay B". And the winning combination 10), the symbol “watermelon A” is allocated to three (winning combination 08 and winning combination 10), and the symbol “watermelon A” is allocated to the left reel 21a. Of the combinations of symbols, one symbol “Bell” is assigned to the right reel 21c (winning combination 01), and three symbols “Replay B” are allocated (winning combination 08 and Winner 10), “Su Since the symbol “A” is assigned to three (winning combination 08 and winning combination 10), the reel control means 120 determines “replay B” or “watermelon A” at the operation timing of the right stop button 33c. "Is stopped and displayed on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c. Here, in the right reel 21c, since the symbol of “Replay B” or the symbol of “Watermelon A” is arranged within 5 symbols, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 33c as the second stop, Either the symbol “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 21b. Since the “bell” symbol is arranged within 5 symbols in the middle reel 21b, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the third stop, the “bell” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. Display. As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the symbol combination of the winning combination 08 on the active line.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right-
When the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the active line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b according to the “number priority stop control”. Among the combinations of the winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09 and winning combination 10 that are selected as winning combination -A1, the symbol "Replay A" is assigned to the middle reel 21b. 2 (winning winning part 01), 6 symbols ("winning winning part 08 and winning part 09)" are assigned to the "Bell" symbol, and 4 (winning winning part) are assigned to the "red 7" symbol. 10) Since the symbol “blue 7” is assigned to four (winning winning combination 10), the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. Next, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the second stop, “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, so that winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09 and winning combination 10 Among the combinations of symbols, the one that includes the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 21b is the winning combination 08, and as described above, the blue combination constituting the combination of the winning combination 08 on the left reel 21a is “blue”. Since any of the symbols “7” and “Watermelon A” are arranged within 5 symbols, the reel control means 120 has “Blue 7” or “Watermelon A” on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a. Stop any of the symbols. Further, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the symbol “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c. Thus, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the combination of symbols of the winning combination 08 on the active line.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left-
As described in the stop control when operated in the middle and left and right directions, when the middle stop button 33b that is the first stop is operated, the reel control means 120 follows the “number priority stop control” on the effective line of the middle reel 21b. Stop and display the “bell” symbol in the middle row. Next, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the second stop, “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, so that the winning combination 01, the winning combination 08, the winning combination 09 and the winning combination 10 are displayed. Among the combinations of symbols, the one that includes the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 21b is the winning combination 08, and the “replay” that constitutes the combination of the winning combination 08 on the right reel 21c as described above. Since any one of the symbols “B” and “Watermelon A” is arranged within 5 symbols, the reel control means 120 places “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c. Stop any of the symbols. Further, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the third stop, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the symbol “blue 7” or “watermelon A” on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a. Thus, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the combination of symbols of the winning combination 08 on the active line.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left middle-
When the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the reel control unit 120 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c according to the “number priority stop control”. Of the combinations of the winning combination 01, winning combination 08, winning combination 09 and winning combination 10 that are selected as the winning combination -A1, the symbol “Bell” is assigned to the right reel 21c. 6 (winning combination 08 and winning combination 10), and 6 "watermelon A" symbols are allocated (winning combination 01) 08 and winning combination 10), the number of “blank” symbols is two (winning combination 9), and on the right reel 21c, which of “replay B” and “watermelon A” Since these symbols are arranged within 5 symbols, either “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 21c according to the operation timing of the right stop button 33c. . Next, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the second stop, the symbol “Replay B” or “Watermelon A” is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 21c. When the symbol “Blue 7” or “Watermelon A” is stopped on the effective line (upper) of the reel 21a and the middle stop button 33b is operated as the third stop, the effective line ( The “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row. Thus, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left, the reel control unit 120 stops and displays the combination of symbols of the winning combination 08 on the active line.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left-
As described above, when the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 performs “Replay B” or “Watermelon” on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c according to “Number priority stop control”. One of the symbols “A” is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the middle stop button 33b, which is the second stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the “bell” symbol on the effective line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b according to “number priority stop control”. Further, when the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, one of the symbols "blue 7" or "watermelon A" is stopped and displayed on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a. As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right middle, left, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the combination of symbols of the winning combination 08 on the active line.

  Here, the case where winning combination-A1 is won as an example of the push order bell has been described, but the same stop control is also performed by the reel control means 120 for winning combinations-A2 to A6. As described above, when operated in the correct push order, the combination of the winning combination 01 is stopped for winning combination -A2, and the winning combination 02 is displayed for winning combination -A3 and A4. The combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 is stopped and displayed for the winning combinations -A5 and A6. In addition, with respect to the incorrect answer pressing order, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 08 is stopped and displayed in any of the winning combinations -A2 to A6. The description of the stop control described above is an example. For example, when an operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, a combination of symbols of a single winning combination other than the winning combination 08 may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combinations -A1 to A6 described above are configured to be won during the normal game as shown in FIG. 6, but the stop buttons 33a to 33c described above are configured. The relationship of the stop symbol is established in the non-internal middle gaming state (non-RT gaming state, RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state described later), and the internal middle gaming state (RT3-1 gaming state and RT3-2 gaming described later). (Status), there are 3 choices. In other words, when winning combination-A1 or winning combination-A2 is won in the inside game state, when the left stop button 33a is operated in the first stop, the second stop and third stop operations are performed in an arbitrary order. When a combination of symbols of 11 winning combinations (winning winning combination 01) is stopped and displayed and a stop button other than the left stop button 33a (the middle stop button 33b or the right stop button 33c) is operated in the first stop, the subsequent stop buttons Regardless of the operation order, the combination of symbols of one piece combination (a winning combination-A1 is any of winning combinations 08-10, and a winning combination-A2 is any of winning combinations 08, 09, 11) is stopped. Is displayed. Similarly, when winning combination-A3 or winning combination-A4 is won, if the middle stop button 33b is operated in the first stop, the 11-piece combination (winning combination 02) regardless of the operation sequence of the subsequent stop buttons. ) Is stopped and displayed, and if it is operated in the other pressing order, one winning combination (winning combination-A3 is winning combination 08, and winning combination-A4 is either winning combination 08,09. ) The symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, when winning combination-A5 or winning combination-A6 is elected, when the right stop button 33c is operated in the first stop, the pattern of 11 sheets (winning combination 03) regardless of the operation sequence of the subsequent stop buttons. If the combination of is stopped and displayed in any other pressing order, one winning combination (winning combination-A5 is selected from winning combinations 08-11, and winning combination-A6 is selected from winning combinations 08-10. Any symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Note that, as described above, the single winning combination operated in the incorrect pressing order is not limited to the winning combination 08.

-Other winning roles-
In addition, in the winning combination-B, regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed on the active line (on the right downward line), and 11 games are displayed. The medal is paid out. Here, as is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the symbol “bell” is displayed side by side in the middle of the reel display window 11. Become. Also in this winning combination-B, the winning combination that is stopped and displayed may be changed between the non-internal medium gaming state and the internal medium gaming state (for example, in the non-internal medium gaming state, the winning combination may be configured). The combination of symbols of the winning combination 07 may be stopped and displayed on the active line, and the combination of symbols of any of the winning combinations 04 to 06 may be stopped and displayed in the internal middle game state).

  The winning combination-C is a combination in which a combination of symbols of the winning combination 12 or the winning combination 13 is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. In other words, depending on the operation timing, Since the symbol of “cherry” is stopped and displayed above, it has a role of so-called “cherry”.

  The winning combination-D is a combination in which the combination of symbols of the winning combination 14 or the winning combination 15 is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. In other words, the reel display is displayed depending on the operation timing. In the middle stage (horizontal direction) of the window 11, “Watermelon A” or “Watermelon B” symbols are arranged. The winning combination-E is a combination in which the combination of the winning combination 14, winning combination 15 or winning combination 16 is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Is a function in which symbols of “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” are aligned on the effective line (on the line descending to the right) of the reel display window 11.

  The winning combination-F is a winning combination during the SB game, and is configured such that the winning combination 08-11, which is a single winning combination, is repeatedly won. In addition, the winning combination-G is a combination in which a winning combination (winning combination 01 to 16) that is won at the time of a normal game is won, and is a combination that is won during an SB game and a BB game. In addition, the winning combination-H is a winning combination during the BB game, and since the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the downward-sloping line, it has the role of “weak rare role during the BB game”. ing. The winning combination-I is also a winning combination during the BB game, and the symbol of the winning combination 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line, so that the V-shaped symbol “bell” is displayed in the reel display window 11. (The symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the symbols 90, 94, and 96 in FIG. 1). This winning combination-I has a role of “strong rare role in BB game”.

-Special role-
As described above, as shown in FIG. 6, the special role that is the winning combination is BB-A, BB-B, BB-C, MB-A, MB-B, MB-C, MB-D, MB. -E and SB. Here, the special combination (BB-A to C) shifts to the above-mentioned internal medium game state when the combination of symbols assigned to the special combination is not displayed on the active line in the game in which this combination is won. (When BB-A to C are elected and enter the internal middle gaming state, the system shifts to the RT3-1 gaming state described later). In addition, the special combination (MB-A to E) is always effective regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c from the reel symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4 and the combination of the combination and symbol shown in FIG. Since it can be drawn and stopped on the line, the combination of symbols of that special role will always be stopped on the active line (winning) in the game where these special roles are won, and it will be special from the next game. Since the game is executed, there is no transition to the internal medium gaming state. However, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), a special combination (MB-A) and a winning combination -C or D may be won at the same time. In this case, the winning combination constituting the winning combination -C or D Since the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game state shifts to an internal medium gaming state (RT3-2 gaming state described later) of MB-A. Also, if the combination of symbols of this SB is not stopped and displayed on the active line for the special game (SB), the winning flag of the SB will not be carried over to the next game, so that it shifts to the internal middle game state. There is nothing.

-About re-playing role-
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the replaying role (replay) that is the winning combination is replaying role-A, replaying role-B, replaying role-C, replaying role-D, -E1 to E3, and these re-playing roles are configured by combining the re-playing roles 01 to 05 shown in FIG. 5 (so as to win the duplicate) (numbers shown in parentheses in FIG. 6). Is the same as when winning a prize). Note that these re-playing combinations are represented by the stop button 33a as apparent from the symbol arrangement of the reels 21a to 21c shown in FIG. 4 and the combination of symbols assigned to the re-playing combinations 01 to 05 shown in FIG. No matter what order and at what timing of .about.33c, any one of the symbol combinations assigned to each of these re-playing players 01 to 05 is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is configured.

  Here, the re-game combination -A is a combination in which the combination of symbols of the re-play game combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. That is, the symbols “Replay A / Replay B” − “Replay A” − “Replay A” are aligned on the downward-sloping line in the reel display window 11 and can be used as so-called “normal replay”. In addition, the re-game combination -B is a combination (design) that is stopped and displayed when the special combination (MB) is won and the game is in the internal middle game state (RT3-2 game state described later) and in other game states. Is a different role. Specifically, when the special control (MB) is won and the reel control means 120 is in the internal middle game state, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the combination of symbols of the re-playing game 05 on the active line, and other games. In the state (non-RT gaming state, RT2 gaming place pair and SB-0 gaming state, which will be described later), the combination of symbols of the replaying role 01 is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the replaying role-A. .

  In addition, when the re-gamer -C and the re-gamer -D are elected to the special role (BB-A to C) and are in the internal game state (when in the RT3-1 game state described later), and This is a winning combination when an MB game is being executed (when an MB game state described later is reached).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, the re-game players -E1 to E3 are assigned the push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c (hereinafter, these re-game games are referred to as "push order replay"). Call). Specifically, the first stop is assigned to one of the three pushing orders of the left stop button 33a, the middle stop button 33b, and the right stop button 33c for the re-game players -E1 to E3 (the first stop) The second stop and the third stop may be in any order). And in the game elected to any of the re-game players -E1 to E3, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct pressing order (when the assigned stop button is operated in the first stop), The combination of symbols of the replaying role 01 or the replaying role 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line (“○” in FIG. 9B) and operated in the incorrect answer pressing order (pressing order other than the correct answer pressing order). Then, the combination of symbols of the replaying role 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line (“×” in FIG. 9B). As shown in FIG. 6, these re-playing combinations -E1 to E3 are winning combinations in the RT2 gaming state described later, and when the combination of symbols of the re-playing combination 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line, The gaming state is configured to shift to the RT1 gaming state (detailed description will be described later).

  Note that the slot machine 1 may be configured such that when the special combination is won, the re-playing combination 01 and the winning combination 01 are also won. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a special combination and a winning combination 01 or a re-playing combination 01 are won, the combination of the winning combination 01 or the re-playing combination 01 is given priority on the active line in the game where the special combination is won. Because they are aligned, there is no combination of symbols for special roles in the game. Not only this, the special role may be elected alone, and when transitioning from the non-internal medium game state to the internal medium game state, the special character will win (the combination of symbols of the special character is stopped on the active line) To increase the number of winning areas for re-players (for example, increase the frequency of losing in the non-internal medium gaming state, By making the territory the re-playing territory, it is possible to make it difficult to win special roles). In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the special roles BB-B, BB-C, and MB-B to E are won independently, When any of the combination-C, winning combination-D and winning combination-E and the special combination BB-B or BB-C are simultaneously elected, and either the winning combination-C or the winning combination-D and the special combination MB-A There is a case of winning simultaneously. Therefore, any of the winning combination-C, winning combination-D, and winning combination-E is elected and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, so that the player is elected as a special role. (Or the possibility of that).

-Stop control of winning combination during MB game-
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a special combination (MB-A to E) is won and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, an MB game which is a special game is executed. In this MB game, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (h) and FIG. 8 (d), a special combination (SB), re-playing combination-C, re-playing combination-D and winning combination-ALL are won. . Here, during the MB game, the winning combination-ALL is always won (the flag of winning combination 01 to 16 is raised) when the lottery is performed. The winning combination stop control during the MB game will be described below. In addition, when the re-gamer-C or D is won (when winning the winning combination-ALL), the re-gamer-C or D is preferentially stopped and displayed. ing. Further, when the special combination (SB) is won (when the winning combination-ALL is won simultaneously), the winning combination-ALL is preferentially stopped and displayed. Further, during the MB game, when the stop control for the specific reel (the middle reel 21b) is performed, the control is performed to stop the specific reel within one symbol after the stop button corresponding to the specific reel is operated. .

-When the first stop is the left stop button 33a-
First, the case where the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right will be described. When the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped on the left reel 21a by the number priority stop control. As shown in FIG. 5, the number of game medals to be paid out during the MB game is 15 for winning combinations 01-04, 14 for winning combinations 05-06, 11 for winning combinations 07 and 12-16, 08-11 are one sheet. Accordingly, the symbols constituting the winning combinations 01 to 04, specifically, any one of the symbols “blue 7”, “watermelon A”, “bell”, and “blank” are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a. In the present embodiment, the reel control means 120 allows the 14th “blank” symbol to be pulled into the upper stage within 1 symbol in the left reel 21a (actually, the 13th “watermelon A” symbol). From the time when the center of the symbol exceeds the center of the upper row until the center of the 14th “blank” symbol reaches the center of the upper row), this “blank” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row (on the active line). To control. When the “blank” symbol cannot be pulled in, the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a. At this time, when the left stop button 33a is operated aiming at the 4th "cherry" symbol on the left reel 21a, the 6th "bell" symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage (on the effective line) of the left reel 21a. As a result, the symbol “CHERRY” is stopped and displayed in the lower row, so that the player has won the so-called “CHERRY” (the player who has won the Re-Gamer-D described later) is advantageous. The expectation that it may shift to a section (it may win a lottery that shifts to an advantageous section) can be given.

  Next, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the reel control unit 120 moves the effective line of the middle reel 21b on the effective line (upper) of the left reel 21a according to the symbol displayed stopped. The symbol to be stopped and displayed in (middle) is determined. Since the middle reel 21b is the specific reel described above, when the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a, “any” constituting the symbol combination of the winning combination 02 is stopped. That is, the stop symbol is determined according to the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols of winning combination 02 is “bell”-“any”-“bell”. Therefore, when the symbol of “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. When all the reels are stopped, the “bell” pattern is aligned on the right-down line. In addition, as will be described later, in relation to the stop pattern of the re-gamer to be won during the MB game, when the second stop operation is performed, whether or not the winning game is won, In order to prevent the player from perceiving the situation, the symbols other than “bell” may be stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. In addition, when the “blank” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a during the second stop operation, the symbol constituting the winning combination 04 or the winning combination 05 symbol is used as the valid of the middle reel 21b. Stop display on the line. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, when the middle stop button 33b is operated when the symbols "0", "15", "10" and "5" are retracted, the "bell" symbol is displayed. Is stopped and displayed at the middle stage (on the active line), and at any other operation timing, any of the symbols “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, and “cherry” is stopped and displayed. That is, when the winning combination 04 and the winning combination 05 can be drawn on the active line at the stop timing of the middle reel 21b, the winning combination 04 is preferentially stopped and displayed.

  Finally, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the reel control means 120 activates the right reel 21c according to the symbols stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the left reel 21a and the middle reel 21b. Determine the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the line (bottom). Specifically, when the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line (upper) of the left reel 21a, the “bell” symbol is stopped on the effective line (lower) of the right reel 21b. The combination of symbols of winning combination 02 is stopped and displayed. When the “blank” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 21a and the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the middle reel 21b, the symbol is displayed on the effective line of the right reel 21c. The symbol “Bell” is stopped, and the symbol combination of winning combination 05 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 21a, and the symbol “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, and “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the middle reel 21b. In the case of the winning combination, the “bell” symbol is stopped on the effective line of the right reel 21c, and the symbol combination of the winning combination 04 is stopped and displayed.

  From the above description, when the “blank” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 21a, the right reel 21c is displayed regardless of the symbol stopped and displayed on the effective line of the middle reel 21b. Since the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the same stop control as the left middle right is performed even when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left and right with respect to the winning combination-ALL. Is called. Therefore, when the left reel 21a is operated as the first stop, the combination of the winning combination 02 or the winning combination 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line and 15 game medals are paid out, and the winning combination There is a case where the combination of 05 symbols is stopped and 14 game medals are paid out. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop button for the specific reel (medium reel 21b), a combination of symbols from which 15 game medals are paid out is stopped on the active line, or a combination of symbols from which 14 game medals are paid out is displayed. It is possible to select whether to stop display on the active line according to the skill of the player.

-Middle left and right-
Next, stop control for the winning combination-ALL when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right will be described. When the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped on the middle reel 21b by the number priority stop control. That is, as described above, the symbols constituting the winning combinations 01 to 04 and the symbols “Replay A”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Cherry” or “any” are stopped and displayed. Since the middle reel 21b is a specific reel, the reel control means 120 has the number 13 “white 7” below the lower frame of the middle reel 21b (the position of the symbol one symbol below the symbol displayed in the lower row). When the middle stop button 33b is operated at a position where the symbol is stopped within one symbol, the symbol "bell" is stopped on the active line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b, and the middle stop button 33b is displayed at other timings. Is operated, any one of the symbols “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “cherry”, and “replay A” is stopped and displayed on the active line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b. In addition, when “BELL” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b in the first stop, as the second stop, the 14th “blank” within 1 symbol on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a. When the symbol can be pulled in, this “blank” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row (on the effective line), and the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle row of the middle reel 21b at other timings or the first stop. If the left stop button 33a is operated when there is no such symbol, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 21a. When the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed on the effective line (lower stage) of the right reel 21c regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle, left and right order, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 02 is stopped on the active line and 15 game medals are paid out, and the winning combination 05 The combination of symbols may be stopped and displayed, and 14 game medals may be paid out. Also in this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop button for the specific reel (middle reel 21b) and the operation timing of the stop button for the left reel 21a, the combination of symbols from which 15 game medals are paid out is stopped on the active line, It is possible to select according to the skill of the player whether to stop and display the combination of symbols from which 14 game medals are paid out on the active line.

-Middle right and left-
Further, stop control for the winning combination-ALL when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left will be described. As described in the middle / left / right stop control, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 performs the “bell” symbol on the effective line of the middle reel 21b by the number priority stop control. Or any one of “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, and “Cherry” or “any”. Next, when the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b in the first stop, as the second stop, the “blank” of No. 7 is placed under the lower frame of the right reel 21c within one symbol. When the right stop button 33c is operated at the timing when the symbol "" is retracted, the symbol "watermelon A" is stopped and displayed on the active line (bottom), and the middle reel 21b at the other operation timing or first stop. When the right stop button 33c is operated when the “bell” symbol is not stopped and displayed in the middle row, the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the right reel 21c. When the left stop button 33a is operated as the third stop, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, when the stop button 33a is operated in the middle right / left order, the combination of the winning combination 02 symbols is stopped on the active line and 15 game medals are paid out, and the winning combination 06 symbols are displayed. May be displayed in a stopped state and 14 game medals are paid out. Also in this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop button for the specific reel (medium reel 21b) and the operation timing of the stop button for the right reel 21c, the combination of symbols from which 15 game medals are paid out is stopped on the active line, It is possible to select according to the skill of the player whether to stop and display the combination of symbols from which 14 game medals are paid out on the active line.

-When the first stop is the right stop button 33c-
In addition, stop control for the winning combination-ALL when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left middle will be described. When the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped on the right reel 21c by the number priority stop control. That is, as described above, the symbols constituting the winning combinations 01 to 04 and any one of “Bell”, “Replay B”, and “Watermelon A” are stopped and displayed. Here, in this embodiment, when the right stop button 33c is operated at a timing at which the 7th “blank” symbol can be drawn within one symbol under the frame of the right reel 21c, the effective line of the right reel 21c is displayed. The right stop button 33c is displayed at the timing at which the symbol “Watermelon A” of No. 8 is stopped and displayed at the top (bottom), and the symbol “No. 7” of No. 2 can be drawn within one symbol below the frame of the right reel 21c. Is operated, the symbol “Replay B” of No. 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the right reel 21c, and when the right stop button 33c is operated at other timing, it is displayed on the effective line of the right reel 21c. Stop displaying the “bell” symbol. Next, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the second stop, the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a regardless of the operation timing. Then, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the third stop, the middle reel 21b is a specific reel. Therefore, any one of “watermelon B”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “watermelon A” is selected according to the operation timing. Is stopped and displayed on the active line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b. When the middle stop button 33b is operated, both the symbols constituting the winning combination 03 and the symbols constituting the winning combination 06 can be drawn and stopped on the active line (middle stage) of the middle reel 21b. The winning combination 03 is preferentially stopped and displayed. The same stop control is performed when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left. Therefore, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the combination of the winning combination 02 symbols is stopped on the active line and 15 game medals are paid out, and the winning combination 03 is displayed. There are a case where 15 combinations are displayed in a stopped state and 15 game medals are paid out, and a case where a combination of symbols of the winning combination 06 is stopped and 14 game medals are paid out. Also in this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop button for the specific reel (medium reel 21b), the combination of symbols from which 15 game medals are paid out is stopped on the active line, or the symbols from which 14 game medals are paid out are displayed. It is possible to select whether to stop the combination on the active line according to the skill of the player.

  As described above, for the winning combination-ALL won during the MB game, regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the stop operation for the middle reel 21b as the specific reel (the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b). ), A combination of symbols from which 14 game medals are paid out (a combination of symbols of winning combination 05 or winning combination 06) is stopped on the active line, and a combination of symbols from which 15 gaming medals are paid out (Combination of symbols of winning combination 02, winning combination 03 or winning combination 04) may be stopped on the active line.

  As described above, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, if the left stop button 33a is operated when the symbol “watermelon A” of No. 13 passes the upper stage in the left reel 21a, Since the 14th “blank” symbol can be stopped and displayed on the upper stage (on the active line), in order to stop and display the combination of symbols of winning combination 05 on the active line, 20 symbols on the left reel 21a are displayed. It is necessary to perform a stop operation when one of the symbols is at a predetermined position. Also, in the middle reel 21b, when the 19th "cherry" symbol, the 14th "cherry" symbol, the 9th "watermelon B" symbol, the 4th "cherry" symbol passes through the middle stage. When the middle stop button 33b is operated, the symbols “bells” of Nos. 0, 15, 10, and 5 can be stopped and displayed on the middle row (on the active line). In order to stop and display the combination on the effective line, it is necessary to perform a stop operation when 4 symbols out of 20 symbols of the middle reel 21b are in a predetermined position. Furthermore, for the right reel 21c, the symbol “Bell” can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 33c, so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 05 is stopped on the active line. In order to display, any of the 20 symbols on the right reel 21b can be stopped when in a predetermined position. Therefore, the combination of symbols of winning combination 05 from which 14 game medals are paid out when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right for the winning combination -ALL in the MB game is an effective line. The probability that it can be stopped and displayed above (hereinafter referred to as “acquisition rate of 14 sheets”) is 1/20 × 4/20 × 20/20 = 80/8000. Since the acquisition rate of 14-piece combination is 1/20 × 20/20 × 4/20 = 80/8000, the acquisition rate when the left stop button 33a is operated in the first stop is 160/8000.

  Similarly, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right, the acquisition rate of 14 combinations is 1/20 × 1/20 × 20/20 = 20/8000. Since the acquisition rate at the time of being played is 1/20 × 1/20 × 20/20 = 20/8000, when the middle stop button 33b is operated in the first stop, the acquisition rate of 14 winning combinations is 40/8000 It becomes.

  In addition, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the symbol of the winning combination 03 (the symbol of “watermelon B” or “cherry”) is stopped and displayed on the active line within one symbol on the middle reel 21b. Since there are 8 symbols of 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 18th and 19th on the middle reel 21b, the design of the winning combination 06 which is 14 sheets Will stop 20-8 = 12 symbols. Therefore, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right / left / right, the acquisition rate of 14 winning combinations is 2/20 × 20/20 × 12/20 = 480/8000. Since the acquisition rate of the 14-piece combination when operated is 2/20 × 12/20 × 20/20 = 480/8000, the 14-piece combination when the right stop button 33c is operated in the first stop is displayed. The acquisition rate is 960/8000.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the acquisition rate (40/8000) of the 14-piece combination when the middle reel 21b, which is the specific reel, is stopped by the first stop operation is the same as the other reels. It is comprised so that it may become lower than the acquisition rate (160/8000 and 960/8000) of the 14-piece combination when it stops by 1 stop operation.

  As described above, for the winning combination-ALL in the MB game, the combination of 15 symbols and 14 symbols are used at the timing of the stop operation on a specific reel regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Since it is possible to determine which combination of symbols is to be stopped and displayed on the active line, the technical intervention can be ensured regardless of the push order. In addition, since the acquisition ratio of the 15-sheet combination is higher than the acquisition ratio of the 14-sheet combination, even a beginner who cannot perform technical intervention can expect an increase in the acquired number. In addition, at the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, either the 15-sheet combination or the 14-sheet combination can be acquired, but even if either combination is acquired, the payout number (1 sheet) which is the MB game end condition ) Since the number of payouts is larger, the MB game can be surely ended in the game won by the winning combination-ALL.

  If the operation is performed from a specific reel (middle reel 21b), the probability (acquisition rate) of acquiring 14 game medals is the lowest, so that it is instructed or suggested to perform a stop operation from the specific reel during the MB game. You may comprise. In addition, here, a combination of symbols from which 15 or 14 game medals are paid out is displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, but a non-winning symbol combination is displayed according to the timing. May be. Also in this case, the display probability of the most non-winning symbol combination can be set to be low (the acquisition rate of 15 sheets is high) when operating from a specific reel.

-About stop control of re-players during MB game-
As described above, when the MB game is being executed, there may be a case where the re-gamer-C or the re-gamer-D is won by the role lottery. Here, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the re-playing combination -C is a combination having a difference in winning probability depending on the set value (there is a setting difference), and the re-playing combination -D is the winning probability based on the set value. There is no difference (there is no setting difference). Therefore, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when a re-game player-D with no setting difference is won, a lottery (a sign flag addition lottery) related to an advantageous section (AT game) is performed.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer 05 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of whether the re-game-C or the re-gamer-D is won. As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 is “bell” − “any” − “red 7 / white 7 / blue 7 / blank”. Therefore, in the game won by the re-gamer-C or D, for example, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pushed in order (operating in the order of left middle right), the left stop button 33a is operated in the first stop. When the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the effective line (upper stage) of the left reel 21a and the middle stop button 33b is operated in the second stop, any symbol is displayed on the effective line of the middle reel 21b. When the right stop button 33c is operated in the third stop when the stop display is made on the upper (middle stage), one of the symbols "red 7," "white 7," "blue 7," and "blank" is displayed on the right reel. 21c is stopped and displayed on the active line (lower row).

  By the way, as described above, during the MB game, the winning combination -ALL is won, and in this case, if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated by pressing the buttons in order, the combination of the winning combination 02 ("bell"-"any") -"Bell") is highly likely to be stopped (because winning combination 03, winning combination 04 and winning combination 05 depend on the operation timing of stop buttons 33a to 33c). Therefore, the winning combination 02 and the re-playing combination 05 have the same symbols on the left reel 21a and the middle reel 21b. Therefore, when the player pushes the stop buttons 33a to 33c in order, the winning combination 02 is held until the second stop. It is not possible to determine whether the combination of symbols is displayed in a stopped state or the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 is stopped, and the right reel 21c is activated by operating the right stop button 33c in the third stop. It is possible to determine which of the winning combination 02 and the re-playing combination 05 has been won by the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the line (lower) (if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the lower portion of the right reel 21c). If it is a winning combination 02 and any of the symbols "Red 7," "Blue 7," "White 7," and "Blank" is stopped and displayed, it is a re-playing combination 05). In particular, as described above, when the left stop button 33a is operated aiming at the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 21a in the first stop, the “bell” symbol stops on the upper stage (on the effective line) of the left reel 21a. Since the “cherry” symbol is displayed in the lower row, the player can be expected to win an advantageous game (AT game).

  If the stop control of the re-gamer in the MB game is configured as described above, the re-game player-C and the re-game player-D have the same stop symbol (combination of the symbols of the re-game player 05). From the combination of symbols stopped and displayed above, it cannot be determined whether the re-gamer-C is won or the re-gamer-D is won. Therefore, when the combination of symbols of the re-gamer 05 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the player wins the re-gamer-D and draws for the advantageous section (AT game) (predictor flag addition lottery) Only know that may have been done. In addition, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pressed in order, until the second stop operation, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 02 is stopped and displayed on the active line, or the combination of symbols of the replaying combination 05 is on the active line. Since it is not possible to determine whether or not it is stopped and displayed, the symbol of the re-playing game 05 is stopped and displayed (the re-playing game -D is won), and the lottery regarding the advantageous section (AT game) (the sign flag addition lottery) ) Can be given to the player that the game may be performed. Further, among the symbols constituting the winning combination 02 and the re-playing role 05, the symbol of the specific reel (the middle reel 21b) is set to “any”, so that the winning combination 02 and the re-playing role 05 (re-playing role-C and It is possible to reduce the number of symbol combinations corresponding to the re-gamer-D).

  In addition, as described above, the MB game end condition is that the winning combination symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line and one or more game medals are paid out or the special combination (SB) is won. As shown in FIG. 8D, there is no setting difference in the winning probability (number) of the special combination (SB) in the MB game, but as shown in FIG. The winning probability (numerical value) of C (the re-game player who does not perform the lottery (the sign flag addition lottery) regarding the advantageous section (AT game)) is configured to increase as the set value increases. Of course, there is no setting difference in the re-game player-D in which the lottery (the sign flag addition lottery) regarding the advantageous section (AT game) is performed. Further, as described above, when the winning combination -ALL and the re-playing combination -C or D are won at the same time, the combination of symbols of the re-playing combination -C or D is preferentially stopped and displayed. Therefore, the larger the set value, the larger the winning probability (place number) of the re-combining player-C, so that the substantial winning probability (place number) of the winning combination-ALL is reduced, and the MB game end condition Among them, the probability that “the winning combination symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line and one or more game medals are paid out” is reduced. That is, as the set value increases, the MB game continues, and the expected value of the number of times of winning the re-game player-D in which the lottery regarding the advantageous section (AT game) (prediction flag addition lottery) is performed increases. Thus, the expected value for shifting to the advantageous section (AT game) can be changed. Further, as described above, since the stop symbols of the re-gamer-C and the re-gamer-D match (the combination of symbols of the re-gamer 05 is stopped and displayed), the player can stop the stop symbol. The setting value cannot be estimated from In addition, since the MB game end condition is “the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line and one or more game medals are paid out”, the number of MB games can be reduced. It is possible to make it difficult to discriminate the set value based on the number of times that the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 05 is stopped and displayed during the game. In addition, the re-game player-C has a setting difference from other roles as the probability of the winning combination. However, since the MB game is completed by paying out one piece, even if there is a setting difference, the setting value is discriminated by the winning probability. Can be difficult.

  Here, a method of stopping control of the reels 21a to 21c by the reel control means 120 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the reel control unit 120 controls the reels 21a to 21c, as shown in FIG. 2, a rotation start control unit 121, a stop table storage unit 122, a stop position data creation unit 123, and a rotation position detection unit. 124 and rotation stop control means 125.

(Rotation start control means 121)
The rotation start control means 121 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c. Specifically, when a start signal output based on the operation of the start lever 32 is input, A rotation start signal is output to the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c) provided on the respective reels 21a to 21c, and the rotation of all the reels 21a to 21c is started by starting these stepping motors. It is configured as follows. Further, when the start lever 32 is operated, the rotation start control means 121 rotates all the reels 21a to 21c at a predetermined acceleration, and the rotation speeds of all the reels 21a to 21c are set to a predetermined speed. When it reaches, constant speed rotation is performed at this predetermined speed.

(Stop table storage means 122)
The stop table storage unit 122 stores a stop order selection table and a stop table which are information for stopping the reels 21a to 21c. For each of the reels 21a to 21c, the stop table corresponds to which symbol number (0 to 19) in the position corresponding to the middle stage of the reel display window 11 when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Is a table that defines whether to stop at a position corresponding to the lower row, and a table number is assigned to each. Note that the stop table may have a table configuration that defines how many frames are stopped with respect to the symbol number for which the reception operation has been performed. Such a stop table based on the number of sliding frames can be used for any of the reels 21a to 21b of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. For some of the reels 21a to 21b, The stop table that defines the symbol number of the stop symbol is used, and the stop table defined by the number of sliding frames is used for the remaining reels.

(Stop position data creation means 123)
The stop position data creating means 123 is based on the result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110 to determine the stop position at which the reels 21a to 21c are stopped when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Based on the selection table, one of the tables is selected from the stop table to generate stop position data. When the start lever 32 is operated and all of the three reels 21a to 21c are in the constant speed rotation state, the stop position data creating means 123 includes three pieces until the first stop stop button is operated. For each of the reels 21a to 21c, stop position data is created by selecting a stop table based on the stop order selection table. Further, after the first stop button (any one of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is operated, the second stop button is operated at the latest from the first stop (that is, the second stop stop). The remaining two reels (ie, the first stop stop button) that have not been operated yet when the first stop button is operated during the time when the butane operation is accepted. For each of the two reels that are rotating at the time when is operated, a stop table is selected based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data. Similarly, after the stop button for the second stop is operated, the stop button for the third stop is operated at the latest after the stop button for the second stop is operated (that is, the stop button for the third stop is operated). The remaining one reel (that is, the second stop stop button is operated) when the second stop button is operated during the period until the operation is accepted) (One reel that is rotating at the time) is generated based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data.

  For example, after the start lever 32 is operated, the left stop button 33a corresponding to the left reel 21a, the middle stop button 33b corresponding to the middle reel 21b, and the right stop button 33c corresponding to the right reel 21c (that is, winning) It is assumed that the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct answer pressing order for the hand-A1. In this case, when the start lever 32 is operated and the rotation speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21c become constant speed, the stop position data creating means 123 selects the stop table for all the reels 21a to 21c. Create stop position data. When the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, stop position data is selected for the rotating left reel 21a and right reel 21c until the middle stop button 33b that is the second stop is operated. To recreate the stop position data. Further, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the stop position data is selected for the rotating right reel 21c until the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated. Recreate the data. For example, when the stop position data for the third stop is created, when the stop table selected for the right reel 21c is already selected for the second stop and the stop position data is created, the creation is performed again. The stop position data for the second stop can be used as it is in the third stop (of course, it may be re-created).

  Further, the stop position data creation means 123 is not used when the start lever 32 is operated, but when the rotation speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21 become constant speeds. The stop table is selected and the stop position data is created for all the reels 21a to 21c until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed or until the reels 21a to 21c start rotating. May be. The stop position data creating means 123 does not select the stop table again after the previous stop button operation among the stop buttons 33a to 33c until the next stop button is operated. After the previous stop button operation, the stop position is selected by selecting the stop table until the time when the next stop button can be operated (that is, when the next stop button can be accepted). You may comprise so that data may be recreated.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the first stop button is operated, and any one of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is stopped. The start lever 32 is selected so that stop position data can be generated by selecting stop tables for all the rotating reels of the reels 21a to 21c after the operation until the next stop button is operated. In addition, after the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, an unacceptable period is provided in which the operation of the next stop button is unacceptable for a predetermined time. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the time from when the start lever 32 is operated until the rotational speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21c become constant speeds is stopped for these reels 21a to 21c. It is sufficient to select data and create stop position data.

(Rotation position detection means 124)
The rotational position detecting means 124 is for detecting the positions of the reels 21a to 21c when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Specifically, the rotational position detecting means 124 is not particularly shown, but count means for counting pulse signals output from the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c), and pulses generated by the counting means. A reset means for resetting the count value of the signal is provided. More specifically, after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating and all the reels 21a to 21c rotate at a predetermined speed, they are detected by a reel sensor (not shown). When the passage of the member (index) is detected, the counting means starts counting pulse signals output from the stepping motor. Then, the rotation angle of the detected member (index) is calculated based on the count value at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, and thereby the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The position will be detected. The count value of the pulse signal by the count means is reset by the reset means every time the reel sensor detects the passage of the detected member (index), and the pulse signal is newly counted from this point. ing.

(Rotation stop control means 125)
Based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the rotation stop control means 125 is positioned at the positions of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 123a. The reels 21a to 21c are to be stopped at correspondingly determined stop positions. In other words, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel 21a corresponds to the position of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated at the stop position determined in the stop position data. ˜21c will be stopped.

  7 to 9 also show winning probabilities (configuration of the winning lottery table) in each gaming state to be described later. Here, the numerical values shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 indicate the numerator (value of the numerator when the denominator is 65536), and “-” shown in each role indicates the role in the game state. It indicates that the lottery is not performed. Also, the probability of not winning any role (probability in the case of so-called “losing”) is the value obtained by subtracting the total of the winning probabilities of the special role, winning combination and replaying role from 1 (in the case of a number, The value obtained by subtracting the total value of the special combination, winning combination and replay combination from 65536). In addition, it is not necessary to provide “losing” (you may be configured to always win any combination by lottery). When the result of the lottery is lost, the reel control unit 120 is configured to stop and display a combination of symbols (losing eye) that does not correspond to any of the combinations of symbols shown in FIG. 5 on the active line. ing.

(Winning determination means 130)
When all of the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the winning determination means 130 determines whether or not the combination of symbols of the combination is arranged on the above-mentioned effective line. It is determined that a winning combination has been won (winned) or that the specific symbol to which the gaming state shifts has stopped. At this time, the winning determination means 130 uses the reel position detection means 23a to 23c to determine, for example, the symbol positioned on the effective line by detecting the angle or the number of steps when the stepping motor is stopped. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a winning combination (winning) has occurred. When a table is used for control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c, the winning determination means 130 does not determine the symbol combination after the reels 21a to 21c actually stop, but the reel control. When the stop position of the reels 21a to 21c is determined by the means 120 using the table as described above, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Payout control means 140)
The payout control unit 140 pays out game medals according to the winning combination (winning combination in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment) as a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 130. That is, the payout control means 140 has a function as a profit granting means for giving a profit to the player based on a stop display of a predetermined symbol combination of the reels 21a to 21c. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game medals can be stored as electronic information by the game medium storage unit 141 provided in the payout control unit 140. Yes (game medals stored in the slot machine 1 are called “credits”). When a game medal exceeding the maximum number of bets (three in this embodiment) is inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or when a winning combination for paying out a game medal is won, the payout control means 140 receives the game medal. It is stored (stored inside) in the game medium storage means 141. When the number of stored game medals (credits) exceeds a predetermined number (50 in the above case), the payout control means 140 operates the hopper motor 70 to pay out the excess number of game medals. The hopper device. Further, the payout control means 140 is configured to cause the hopper device to pay out the bet game medals and the stored game medals (credits) when the settlement button 34 is operated. At this time, the number of game medals being bet and the number of storages in the game medium storage unit 141 is zero. The number of credits stored in the game medium storage means 141 is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the upper end portion of the front door 3) on the front surface (front door 3) of the slot machine 1 (the stored credits). The part that displays the number is called the “credit display part”).

(Set value setting means 150)
The set value setting means 150 performs settings relating to a lottery or payout of a combination in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment by operating the setting change key switch 36. In the slot machine 1, the power switch 35 is turned on while the power switch 35 is turned off, the power switch 35 is turned on and the power is turned on, and the set value is updated by performing a predetermined operation. Alternatively, when the setting change key switch 36 is turned off after inputting and operating the start lever 32, the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 151. For example, six setting values from 1 to 6 can be set, and the winning combination determination means 110 changes the winning probability of the combination according to the setting value, and thereby the game medals to be paid out The rate (payout rate) is changed. Accordingly, the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 are examples (for example, values when the set value is 1). Further, when the set value is changed, a part of the information related to the game (such as a gaming state described later) is retained, while the other information (such as an internal gaming state described later) is initialized. You can also In addition, the slot machine having a special role may be configured such that the set value cannot be changed even if the above operation is performed when in the special game state (RT5 game state). Further, the setting value may not be changed even in the internal middle gaming state (RT4 gaming state). Further, it may be configured such that the setting cannot be changed when the freeze is being executed.

(Game state control means 160)
The gaming state control means 160 controls the gaming state and the internal gaming state in the slot machine 1, and includes an RT gaming state control means 161 and an internal gaming state control means 162.

(RT gaming state control means 161)
First, the transition of the gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “RT gaming state”) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the initial state such as when shipped from the factory, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is changed to the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated) by the RT gaming state control means 161. In the case of a specification in which the gaming state is initialized when the set value is changed, when the slot machine 1 is turned on and the set value is changed (also referred to as “RAM clear”), the non-RT gaming state ( (When SB is not activated).

  Also, in the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), if the special combination (SB) described above is won and the combination of symbols of the special combination (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line in the game, the RT game The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (during SB operation) by the state control means 161. In the following description, this gaming state is referred to as “SB-1 gaming state”. When one game is executed in the SB-1 gaming state, the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to a non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), RT1 gaming according to the conditions. A transition is made to either the state (when SB is not activated) or the SB-0 gaming state. Specifically, regardless of the SB inactive state / SB activated state, the number of games executed after shifting to the RT1 gaming state is less than a predetermined number of games (hereinafter described as “333 games”), and When a special combination (SB) is won in a game executed after transitioning to the SB-1 gaming state and the combination of symbols of this special combination (SB) is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT1 gaming state ( When the number of games in the RT1 gaming state has reached 333 games and the combination of symbols for the special role (SB) is not stopped, the non-RT gaming state (SB not yet played) When the number of games in the RT1 gaming state reaches 333 games and the combination of symbols of the special role (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the non-RT gaming state ( SB operation) Rows (in the following description referred to the game state as "SB-0 game state"). In other words, regardless of whether the SB is not operating or SB is operating, when the number of games in the RT1 gaming state reaches the 333 game, it shifts to the non-RT gaming state, and when it is less than the 333 game, it shifts to the RT1 gaming state. It is configured as follows. Similarly, in the RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated), the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 in the RT gaming state regardless of whether the SB is not activated / SB is activated. When the number of games reaches 333 games, if the combination of symbols of the special role (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line in the game, the game is shifted to the SB-0 game state and the special role (SB) When the combination of symbols is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the state is shifted to the non-RT gaming state (SB inactive), and when there are fewer than 333 games, the combination of symbols of the special role (SB) is stopped on the active line. When displayed, the SB-1 game state is entered.

  Note that the number of games in the RT1 gaming state for determining the transition of the gaming state is different from the RT1 gaming state (when SB is not operating) and the SB-1 gaming state (RT1 gaming state (when SB is operating)). Cleared (set to 0) when transitioning to a state (excluding transition between RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated) and SB-1 gaming state (RT1 gaming state (when SB is activated))) ), Or when the game is shifted from another gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  When the special game (BB-B, C) or special game (MB-A to E) is won and the special game corresponding to the special game ends, the RT game state control means 161 The gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. Further, the RT gaming state control means 161 shifts the gaming state to the SB-1 gaming state when the special combination (SB) symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the RT2 gaming state. When the combination of symbols of the re-gamer 04 is stopped and displayed above, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated).

  Also, in the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated), SB-0 gaming state, SB-1 gaming state, and RT2 gaming state, special roles (BB-A to C) If the combination of symbols of the special role (BB-A to C) won in the game is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the special role. (BB-A to C) is shifted to the RT3-1 gaming state, which is the inside gaming state. In addition, the RT gaming state control means 161, in the RT3-1 gaming state, when the combination of symbols of the winning special role (BB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming of the slot machine 1 The state is shifted to the BB-A gaming state in which the BB-A is operating, and the special combination (BB-B) or special combination (BB-C) symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Then, a transition is made to the BB-BC gaming state in which BB-B or BB-C is operating. In the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated), SB-0 gaming state, SB-1 gaming state, and RT2 gaming state, special roles (BB-A to C) Even when the combination of symbols of the special combination (BB-A to C) won and displayed in the game is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state control means 161 is in accordance with the selected special combination. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to either the BB-A gaming state or the BB-BC gaming state. When the above-mentioned end condition is satisfied in the BB-A game state (specifically, when the number of game medals paid out in this special game exceeds 264), the RT game state control means 161 The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to a non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated). Further, when the above-mentioned end condition is satisfied in the BB-BC game state (specifically, when the number of game medals paid out in this special game exceeds 132), the RT game state control means 161 The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT2 gaming state.

  Also, in the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated), SB-0 gaming state, SB-1 gaming state, and RT2 gaming state, the special role (MB-A) is won. If the symbol combination of the special combination (MB-A) won in the game is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the special combination (MB-A). ) To the RT3-2 gaming state, which is the inside gaming state. Further, in this RT3-2 gaming state, when the combination of symbols of the special role (MB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line, and in the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated), RT1 In the gaming state (when SB is not activated), the SB-0 gaming state, the SB-1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state, the special role (MB-A to E) is won, and the special role (MB-A) won in that game To E) when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the MB in which MB-A to E are operating. Transition to the gaming state. Further, the RT gaming state control means 161 satisfies the above-mentioned termination condition in the MB gaming state (specifically, the number of gaming medals paid out in this special game exceeds one or a special combination ( When SB) is won), the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT2 gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the gaming state controlled by the RT gaming state control means 161 determines the winning combination and the winning probability (the numbers shown in FIGS. 7 and 8). In other words, Based on the gaming state and the set value, a winning lottery table selected in a winning lottery process S5080 described later is determined.

  In any gaming state, when a winning combination is won and a corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (winning), a predetermined number of game medals are paid out by the payout control means 140 ( Alternatively, the game is configured to be replayed when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning of the replaying player (replay) is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, the above description of the gaming state is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the transition of the gaming state. For example, the game state may be shifted by displaying a combination of symbols of the winning combination stopped on the active line, or a game state transition pattern (paying game medals different from the winning combination on the active line) Or a combination of symbols that are not subject to re-playing) may be displayed in a stopped state to shift the gaming state.

(Internal game state control means 162)
Next, the transition of the internal game state will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the game state, the internal game state control means 162 manages the effect state (specifically, AT game) that affects the number of game medals to be paid out. ing. Here, the AT game means that when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated like the above-mentioned winning combinations A1 to A6 and the replaying combinations E1 to E3, the number of the displayed number display 72 and the image are displayed. By notifying (assisting) the player using the display device 41 or the like, a combination of symbols of 11 sheets (a winning combination 01, a winning combination 02 or a winning combination 03), a replaying combination 01 or a replaying combination 03 The present invention provides a game advantageous to the player that the combination of symbols can be aligned on the effective line. AT games in conventional gaming machines have been managed by the sub-control means 200. However, an act of illegally remodeling the sub-control means 200 is performed, or an illegal command is injected into the sub-control means 200. There was a possibility of being played in AT games. Further, whether or not to execute a game that affects the number of game medals such as an AT game is required to be managed by the main control means 100. In addition, it has been required to prevent the advantageous game (AT game) from continuing indefinitely. Therefore, the main control means 100 is configured to manage this effect state by combining a plurality of advantageous section types and the internal game state as shown in FIG.

  Although management of advantageous games (AT games) will be described in detail later, it is managed in non-advantageous sections (normal sections), standby sections, and advantageous sections. First, in the advantageous section, an upper limit value of the game period (the number of games) that can be stayed is determined, and processing and a lottery regarding the advantageous game (AT game) can be performed only in the advantageous section. On the other hand, in the non-favorable section, it can be determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous section or the standby section, but it is not possible to perform a process and a lottery regarding the advantageous game (AT game). Therefore, when the game period in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit value, the advantageous game (AT game) can be prevented from continuing by shifting to the non-advantageous section. In addition, as a trigger for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous section (standby section) (lottery for transition to an advantageous section) and a lottery for advantageous games (AT games), a set difference (winning probability based on set value) It is limited to winning a role that has no difference. In the first place, the set value determines the degree of advantage, but with conventional gaming machines, if the set value is high, it can continue to play an advantageous game (AT game), and if the set value is low, an advantageous game (AT game) is executed. It is difficult to be played, and even if an advantageous game (AT game) is executed, there is a large difference in that the game ends immediately. Thus, with respect to the advantageous game (AT game), an appropriate advantageous game (AT game) can be provided by providing no difference depending on the set value.

  Below, the advantageous section types and internal game states managed by the internal game state control means 162 will be described. Here, in this embodiment, the “advantageous section type” has four states “0 to 3”, and the internal gaming state has six states “0 to 5”.

-About advantageous section types-
When the advantageous section type is “0” (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous section type 0”), it indicates a non-favorable section (also referred to as a normal section), and during normal games (non-internal, internal) There is a possibility of staying in all game states during special games (BB game, MB game, SB game). In this non-advantageous section, it is not possible to execute a process relating to an advantageous game (AT game) or a lottery. However, it is possible to perform a lottery on whether or not to shift to an advantageous section described later.

  When the advantageous section type is “1” (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous section type 1”), it indicates a standby section. This state is a special game with no set difference selected during the advantageous section type 0 (that is, in the non-advantaged section) when the SB game and the MB game are not being executed (when the SB and MB are not operating). In the inside (specifically, inside of BB-B, BB-C, and MB-A). When the winning combination of special symbols is displayed on the active line (when the bonus action symbol is displayed), the advantageous section type is set to “2” to be described later. Further, in the case of this advantageous section type 1, lottery relating to advantageous games (AT games) (transition lottery to advantageous sections) and processing relating thereto are not executed.

  When the advantageous section type is “2” (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous section type 2”), the advantageous section is indicated. In this state, it is possible to execute processing related to AT (for example, a predetermined push order is notified when a push order bell or push order replay is won). Specifically, in this advantageous section type 2 state, the player is in the RT2 gaming state described above, and when the push order replay (replay-E1 to E3) is won, the RT2 gaming state is maintained (replaying role 04 design). Is not displayed on the active line), and the pressing order (the pressing order indicated by “◯” in FIG. 9B) is notified. Further, when the internal gaming state described later is greater than 1 (that is, when the internal gaming state is “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”), the push order bell (winning combination -A1 to A6) ) Is won, the correct answer pressing order (the pressing order indicated by “◯” in FIG. 9A) is notified. Note that the end condition of the advantageous section type 2 changes depending on the internal gaming state when the value of the AT continuation number counter, which will be described later, is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 22). On the other hand, when the value of the AT continuation count counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the state of the advantageous section type 2 (AT state) continues until the value of the advantageous section counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500). Here, the advantageous section counter is a value for managing the number of games when the advantageous section type is “2” or more. When this value reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous section is terminated and the advantageous section type is changed to 0. Configured to migrate.

  In addition, if the special role (BB-B, BB-C, MB-A to E) is won in the advantageous section type 0, it shifts to the advantageous section type 1 at that time, and the combination of symbols for these special roles is effective. When the stop display is made on the line, it is configured to shift to the advantageous section type 2. In addition, when a special combination (BB-B or C) is won, the game moves to an internal gaming state 2 described later (when a special combination (MB-A to E) is won, the current internal gaming state is maintained. When the special combination (BB-A) is won, the advantageous section type does not shift).

  When the advantageous section type is “3” (hereinafter referred to as advantageous section type 3), it is a state inside the bonus that has shifted to the advantageous section, and a part of the processing related to the advantageous game (AT game) and lottery Is not executed (the transition to the internal game state is when the special role is won by BB-A, BB-B, BB-C and MB-A, and push order navigation can be executed. ). Then, “2” is set as the advantageous section type when the bonus action symbol is displayed (when it is determined that the special game is executed). Here, the internal game state at the time of the MB-A operation symbol display takes over the already set state. In addition, when the BB-B or BB-C action symbol is displayed, “4” is set in the internal gaming state. Further, in cases other than the above (when the BB-A action symbol is displayed), “5” is set in the internal gaming state.

-About the internal gaming state-
Here, the internal gaming state when the advantageous section type is “1” or more will be described. It should be noted that the internal game state when the advantageous section type is 0 is managed as the internal game state 0. In addition, the advantageous section type 0 and the internal gaming state 0 are also obtained during normal times such as at the time of factory shipment. In the case of an advantageous section type 0, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (as will be described later, a special combination (BB-B, C or MB-A to E with no setting difference in a state where a special game is not executed). )), Shift to advantageous section type 1.

  When the internal game state is “0” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 0”), it indicates a state in which a preferential preparation for an advantageous game (AT game) is being prepared. ) Is followed by a determination as to whether to shift to an advantageous game (AT game). In the precursor state (internal game state 1), the case where the game does not shift to the advantageous game after the precursor state is called “fake”, and the case where the player makes a transition is called “present precursor”. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, this internal game state 0 is a state where the player mainly stays during the MB operation, and when the special role (MB-A to E) is won in the advantageous section type 0, the above-described Transition to advantageous section (AT lottery, which includes the above-mentioned fake and main lottery, hereinafter referred to as “predictor flag lottery”) and shift to advantageous section type 1 (internal gaming state) When the symbol combination of the special combination (MB-A to E) is stopped and displayed on the active line, it shifts to the advantageous section type 2 and the MB game, which is a special game, is started. Here, when the precursor flag lottery is executed, “1” or “2” is set in the precursor flag according to the result of the lottery. When the value of the precursor flag is “0”, it means that the precursor flag lottery has not been performed, “1” and “2” mean fake, and “3” means advantageous game. It means that it is a precursor of this. In the present embodiment, the precursor flag is managed with a value of “0” to “3”, but may be configured to manage “4” or more. In this case, in the internal game state 0, if the condition of the precursor flag lottery is satisfied, it is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “1”) is added to the value of the precursor flag (the precursor flag rank-up lottery is performed). ), The length of the number of precursor games may be determined according to the value of the precursor flag, or the number of games in the advantageous game (AT game) after the precursor game may be determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the sign flag lottery condition is satisfied during the MB game (in the advantageous section type 2 and the internal game state is 0), when the sign flag is “1” or “2”, “ It is configured to determine whether or not to add 3 to the number of advantageous games (AT games) by lottery. This lottery is referred to as “predictor flag addition lottery”). Here, in the present embodiment, the “prediction flag lottery condition” is the re-game player-D during the MB game, and in other cases, when the winning combination-C, D, E, H, I is won. (As is clear from FIG. 6, the winning probabilities of these roles are not different depending on the set value (the same win probability (number) is the same for any set value)). Then, at the end of the MB game (when the MB operation is finished and the internal game state is 0), the number of games in the precursor state (fake and present precursor) is determined by lottery, and “1” is set in the internal game state Is done.

  When the internal game state is “1” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 1”), it indicates the precursor state of the AT game including the fake (the game in this internal game state 1 is referred to as “precursor game”. "). Even in this internal game state 1, if the conditions of the precursor flag lottery described above are satisfied, the precursor flag addition lottery is executed (the precursor flag may be “3” or the number of additional games may be determined). ). Further, when the player is in the RT2 gaming state and wins the re-players -E1 to E3, the push order for maintaining the RT2 gaming state is notified. When the precursor game is completed (as described above, when the game with the number of precursor games set in the internal game state 0 is executed), when the precursor flag is “3”, the internal game state is “2”. Is set and the AT game, which is an advantageous game, is executed (the advantageous section type 2 continues), when the precursor flag is “1” or “2” and the MB game is not activated (when the MB is not activated) , Information related to the AT is cleared (as shown in FIG. 48, the information related to the AT includes the advantageous section type and the internal game state, and by clearing, the advantageous section type is set to “0”, and , “0” is set in the internal gaming state), and shifts to a non-advantageous section. Here, “clearing information related to AT” means that “0” is set in information related to AT (variable shown in FIG. 48).

  If the special combination (BB-B or C) having no setting difference is won when the advantageous section type is 0, the transition to the advantageous section type 1 and the internal gaming state 1 is made, and the above-mentioned advantageous section transition lottery (predictor flag) When the combination of symbols of this special role (BB-B or C) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the number of precursor games is set and the BB-B Alternatively, when a special game corresponding to C is being executed, a precursor state is entered, and the aforementioned precursor flag addition lottery is executed in this precursor state. In addition, when a game with the number of precursor games is executed in the precursor state, the state shifts to the internal game state 2 or the internal game state 0 according to the value of the precursor flag (when transitioning to the internal game state 0, the advantageous section type 0 is set). Transition). In addition, when the special combination (BB-A) having a setting difference is won when the advantageous section type is 0, the lottery to enter the advantageous section (prediction flag lottery) is not executed.

  When the internal game state is “2” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 2”), this indicates a state in which an AT game which is an advantageous game is executed. When shifting from the internal game state 1 to the internal game state 2, a predetermined number of games is set as the initial number of games in the AT game. Here, as the “predetermined number of games”, when the sign flag lottery is won and the sign flag value is set to “3”, or when the sign flag addition lottery is won and the sign flag value is “3”. When 40 is set, and when the number of games is added in the subsequent sign flag addition lottery, a value obtained by adding the added number of games to 40 games is set. Also, when an AT game is executed in the internal game state 2, the number of games to be added to the number of AT games executed at that time is determined by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is configured. In addition, when the number of games initially set or the number of games added during the AT game is executed and the remaining number of games of the AT game becomes “0” (when one set of AT games is finished), A lottery (AT continuation determination lottery) for determining whether or not to continue the AT game is performed, and when it is determined that “continue”, the predetermined number of games is set again and the AT game is executed. When it is determined that the information regarding the AT has been cleared, the advantageous section type is set to “0” and the internal gaming state is set to “0”. To do. When “continue” is determined by the AT continuation determination lottery, “1” is added to an AT continuation number counter described later, and the value of this AT continuation number counter exceeds a predetermined value (for example, “22”). The AT game is continued until the above-described advantageous section counter value reaches a predetermined value (1500 games). Similarly, even when a predetermined condition is satisfied in an internal gaming state 3 described later, the AT game is continued until the value of the advantageous section counter reaches a predetermined value (1500 games).

  When the internal game state is “3” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 3”), the special game (BB-A to C) is won during the advantageous section and the special game BB game is completed. It is a later state. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a special game is executed by winning the special combination BB-A, which is a special combination having a difference in winning probability depending on a set value (this difference is referred to as “setting difference”). When it is done, it shifts to an internal game state 5 described later, and when the special game ends, it shifts to this internal game state 3. In addition, when a special game is executed by winning BB-B or BB-C which is a special role with no setting difference among the special roles, the game shifts to an internal game state 4 described later, and when the special game is finished, Transition to internal gaming state 3. In this internal game state 3, only one game after the above-mentioned special game (BB-A to C) ends, and the number of AT continuations in the game is the same as when the AT game in the internal game state 2 is continued. “1” is added to the counter, the initial number of games of the AT game is set, and it is configured to shift to the internal game state 2. Further, when the value of the AT continuation number counter is “0”, an AT continuation determination lottery is performed, and when this lottery is won, the AT is continued until the above-described advantageous section counter value reaches a predetermined value (1500 games). The game is configured to continue. In addition, in the internal game state 4 to be described later, when the number of added games is determined by winning the addition lottery, the number of added games is added to the above-mentioned predetermined value (40 games). Value is set.

  When the internal game state is “4” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 4”), the special role (BB-B or BB-C) having no setting difference in the advantageous section is won and the special game state is selected. This is a state in which a special game corresponding to a combination is being executed (when in the BB-BC game state described above). When in the internal game state 4, an AT game addition lottery (a lottery for the number of extra games) is executed for each game, and the initial number of AT games at the time of transition from the internal game state 3 to the internal game state 2 is obtained. Is added. At the end of the special game (from the BB-BC gaming state to the RT2 gaming state), the state shifts to the internal gaming state 3 described above.

  When the internal game state is “5” (hereinafter referred to as “internal game state 5”), the special combination (BB-A) having a setting difference in the advantageous section is won and the special combination is dealt with. This is a state in which a special game is being executed (when in the above-described BB-A game state). Since the internal game state 5 is in a special game corresponding to a special combination having a setting difference, the lottery and processing relating to AT are not executed. At the end of the special game (when the BB-A game state is changed to the non-RT game state), the state shifts to the internal game state 3 described above. Thus, in the internal gaming state 4 and in the internal gaming state 5, since the transition is made to the internal gaming state 2 via the internal gaming state 3, the time is in the advantageous section and the internal gaming state 1 Even if it is a special combination (BB-A) with a setting difference or a special combination (BB-B or C) without a setting difference, it will shift to the internal gaming state 2.

(Freeze control means 170)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 170 performs a freeze effect that delays the control that disables the progress of the game in a predetermined period (sets it to a pause state) or stops and displays the lottery result. That is, the freeze control means 170 has a function as a lottery means for performing a lottery for executing a freeze effect.

  As the “freeze effect” in which the progress of the game is paused and delayed for a predetermined period of time, for example, a game medium (game medal) is accepted and the bet button 31 is operated to determine the bet number of game media credited in advance. Function for accepting, accepting an operation of the start lever 32 for starting a game, or accepting a stop operation of the reels 21a to 21c (accepting an operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is temporarily stopped (operation not accepted state) Can be mentioned.

  As the freeze effect, all the functions related to the progress of the game described above may be paused, or only some functions may be paused.

  As a mode in which the progress of the game is paused, control processing based on the player's operation (game media input detection processing by the passage sensors (first and second input sensors 61 and 62), operation of the bet button 31) The bet number setting process based on the above, the reel rotation process or the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start lever 32, and the reel stop process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) are not performed.

  When an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period when the game progress is paused due to the freeze effect, the control process based on the input signal is not performed, the input signal is not accepted, the input signal By performing a process such as delaying the transmission until the predetermined period elapses, the end timing in one game is delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

  Regarding the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the start lever 32, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after the predetermined period without rotating the reels 21a to 21c for a predetermined period when the start lever 32 is operated. In this case, when the start lever 32 is operated, the role lottery and rotation of the reels 21a to 21c are not performed for a predetermined period of time, and the role lottery and rotation of the reels 21a to 21c are performed after the elapse of the predetermined period. Is operated for a predetermined period, but the reels 21a to 21c are not rotated and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after the elapse of the predetermined period, or the start lever 32 is operated to perform the role lottery. There is a case where a predetermined period is set after being performed and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated or stopped during the predetermined period.

  As for the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the specific symbol is the reel 21a as a result of the freeze effect performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c and the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The control process of the freeze effect is different from the freeze effect that is performed based on the stop display on 21c. Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not the freeze effect is generated according to the pressing order (operation mode) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  As the freeze effect control process performed based on the acceptance of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the stop control process of the rotating reels 21a to 21c is not performed. As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating reels 21a to 21c during the predetermined period, but the stop control process after the operation reception process of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is performed after the predetermined period has elapsed. The timing from the stop reception to the reel stop can be delayed.

  As a result of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the freeze effect control processing performed based on the fact that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reels 21a to 21c is the one other than the last stop button among the stop buttons 33a to 33c. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by operating the stop button, the stop control of the next stop button is not performed, and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel by the last stop button operation. When the bet button 31 for starting the next game is set, the bet number setting process, the game medium input detection process by the passage sensor, or the combination of the symbols of the re-playing game (replay) are on the active line. For example, the control process based on the automatic betting number setting process performed when the operation is stopped is not performed.

  During the predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed, the game progress control based on the player's operation is temporarily stopped, but the gaming machine operation that is not related to the progress of the game can be executed. For example, the stop control process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is not performed, but the rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c can be arbitrarily set.

  As a rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c in a predetermined period, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated in a direction opposite to the normal rotation, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated by a predetermined number of symbols, and a specific symbol combination is stopped. Among the reels 21a to 21c, a predetermined reel is stopped and other reels are rotated, the rotation speed of the reels 21a to 21c is changed, or the reels 21a to 21c are caused by the player's operation. It is possible to change the operation of 21c.

  The predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to predetermined conditions (player operation, lottery, etc.). Here, the predetermined condition includes a predetermined result by detection of a signal or lottery based on an operation by the player (start lever 32, bet button 31, stop buttons 33a to 33c, checkout button 32). In addition, changing can include shortening or lengthening the period of the pause state.

  As the control processing for shortening the period of the pause state, for example, the period of the pause state is forcibly terminated or rewritten to a period shorter than the period of the pause state. Then, as a control process for extending the period of the paused state, another period is added after the period of the paused state, or rewriting to a period longer than the period of the paused state. Further, the period of the pause state based on the freeze effect is not determined as the maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the player's operation.

  The period of the pause state in which the freeze effect is performed may be set after the wait period has elapsed, or 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. The aspect which restarts is mentioned. Alternatively, it is possible to omit such a determination process by providing a freeze effect period longer than the wait period.

  As the freeze effect, there is a pseudo game freeze effect as if a normal game is in progress (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pseudo game”). In the pseudo game freeze effect, a freeze effect period is defined between the start lever reception process based on the operation of the start lever 32 and the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c. As described above, the reel rotation control is performed based on the operation of the start lever 32, and the reel stop control is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start lever 32 and the winning determination process or the payout control process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not performed.

  In the pseudo game freeze effect, a motion (swaying) that swings up and down at a timing when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, a timing at which a specific reel among the reels 21a to 21c is rotated, or a timing at which all the reels are stopped. Variation). Thereby, it can be suggested whether the game is a normal game (hereinafter referred to as “main game”) or a pseudo game freeze effect.

  The freeze effect is configured to end when a predetermined period elapses. However, if a predetermined operation (operation of the start lever 32 or the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is performed before the predetermined period elapses, the freeze effect can be canceled. In addition, before the predetermined period elapses, it is possible to determine by lottery whether or not to execute the freeze effect for a predetermined period. Depending on the state of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the freeze effect is finished, when the reels 21a to 21c start to rotate from this state, the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c for stopping the reels 21a to 21c is assisted. Therefore, the rotation start times of all the reels 21a to 21c can be randomly changed (that is, the rotation start order of the reels 21a to 21c can be changed randomly after the freeze effect). . Alternatively, the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c when the freeze effect is not executed and the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c after the freeze effect is executed can be configured to be different. Further, when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated and stopped in the freeze effect, the symbol positions of the reels 21a to 21c are returned to the state before the freeze effect is executed, and the rotation is started from there. be able to.

(Operation order determination means 175)
The operation order determination unit 175 acquires the operation order (push order) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c in the game in which the above-described push order bell or push order replay is won, and determines whether or not the push order is assigned to the winning combination. It is a means to determine. Based on the determination result, the reel control means 120 determines the stop symbols of the reels 21a to 21c and shifts the freeze state.

(External signal transmission means 180)
The external signal transmission means 180 outputs information related to the game via the external concentration terminal board 80 connected to the main control means 100. Here, the information on the game includes information when the start lever 32 is operated, information on the inserted game medals and paid-out game medals, and a combination of specific symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7 ”) is information for displaying on the active line, etc., and is information for displaying (or managing) the number of games and the start of the bonus game on the external device based on such information. For example, the number of games can be displayed based on information when the start lever 32 is operated, and the difference number can be displayed from the difference between the inserted game medals and the paid-out game medals. Further, the number of bonuses can be displayed based on information when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

(Control command transmission means 185)
The control command transmission unit 185 is a unit for transmitting a control command for transmitting information of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. As will be described later, the sub-control unit 200 is configured to determine the effect mode and execution timing based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100. In order to prevent the control command 200 from being missed by the sub-control unit 200, the same command may be transmitted twice.

(Second random number generator 190)
The main control unit 100 includes a second random number generation unit 190 that updates the random number value generated by the main control unit 100. The random number value generated by the second random number generation means 190 is a 2-byte random value and is also called a soft random number. The second random number generation unit 190 is configured such that a soft random number update process S5570 is executed and its value is updated each time an interrupt process S570 described later is executed. In addition, the soft random number update processing S5570 is performed by the game progress main processing S550 until all the reels have started rotating from the start of the game until the start lever 32 is operated and after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating. It is comprised so that it may be performed until it stops. As described above, by updating the soft random number not only in the interrupt process S570 but also in the loop process in the game progress main process S550, the update timing and the number of times of the soft random number in the game progress main process S550 described later can be determined by the player. The random number value generated by the second random number generation means 190 because the number of times the soft random number is updated in one unit game changes depending on the operation timing of the player. The randomness of (soft random number) can be secured.

(Notification of pushing order by main control means 100)
As described above, the number of game medals that can be acquired for the push order bells (winning combinations -A1 to A6) varies depending on the push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Further, in addition to the push order bell, the push order replay (re-game players -E1 to E3) changes the game state depending on the push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. is there. Accordingly, when notifying the pressing order, not only the image display device 41 via the effect control means 301 but also the main control means 100 notifies the pressing order ( (For example, when the image display device 41 breaks down, the main control means 100 alone can be played). Specifically, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to notify the acquisition number display 72 for displaying the number of acquired game medals to the pressing order. Here, the acquired number display 72 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured by, for example, a 7-segment display shown in FIG. 12A, and is not shown in FIG. It is arranged on the front side. This 7-segment display is composed of 7 segments (light emitters) and can display numbers of at least 0-9.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for the three stop buttons 33a to 33c, (left middle right), (right and left middle), (middle left and right), (middle right left), (right left (Middle), (Right Middle Left) 6 push orders, and when the first stop is the left stop button 33a, the middle push button 33b and the right stop button 33c, a total of 3 push orders. There are 9 push orders. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a winning combination that can notify the pressing order is won, one digit of the acquired number display 72 is used (the acquired number display 72 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment). As shown in FIG. 12 (b), a two-digit number can be displayed. By using the first digit display (digit 4), the numbers 1 to 9 are displayed. It is comprised so that a pressing order may be alert | reported (including the case where it does not alert | report). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an instruction number indicating the pressing order is assigned to the combination to which the pressing order is assigned, and the acquired number display 72 and effect control described later are performed based on the instruction number. The means 301 is configured to determine the pressing order displayed in the effect on the image display device 41. FIG. 13 (a) shows the correspondence between the condition device number and the instruction number of the role to which the pressing order is assigned, and FIG. 13 (b) shows the instruction content to the instruction number / acquired number display 72 and the image display device 41. Indicates. For example, the winning combination-A1 with the condition device number “8” is “left middle right” in the notified push order, so the instruction number is “A1”, and “1” is displayed on the acquisition number display 72. The image display device 41 displays “1, 2, 3”. In addition, the winning combination-A5 with the condition device number “12” is “middle right” because the notified push order is “middle right”, so that the instruction number is “A5”, and “5” is displayed on the acquisition number display 72. Then, “2 · 3 · 1” is displayed on the image display device 41. In addition, an instruction number “A7” (its instruction content is (1...)) Is assigned to the re-gamer -E1 whose first stop in the correct answer order is the left stop button 33a. An instruction number “A8” (the instruction content is (− · 1 · −)) is assigned to the re-playing player-E2 whose first stop is the middle stop button 33b, and the first stop in the correct answer pressing order is assigned. The instruction number “A9” (the instruction content is (− · − · 1)) is assigned to the re-game player −E3 which is the right stop button 33c. In addition, when winning a role that does not have a push order, if there is a role that has a push order but does not affect the number of game medals that can be acquired by that push order, and in an internal game state that does not notify the push order, an instruction The number is “A0”. In FIG. 13B, the instruction content of the acquisition number display 72 when the instruction number is “A0” is “no display”, but “0” may be displayed. In addition, a special mode such as “=” may be displayed on each of the two-digit display units of the acquired number display 72.

  Here, in the display of the number-of-acquisition display 72, the information on the pressing order is indicated by the instruction number so that the player can determine whether the acquired number is displayed or information on the pressing order is displayed. When displaying, it is configured to display a predetermined symbol (for example, two lines emitting segment d and segment g as shown in FIG. 12B) on a decimal 7-segment display. Yes. At this time, two lines are displayed for the push order bell so that it can be determined whether the push order information for the push order bell or the push order information for the push order replay. You may comprise so that a different symbol may be displayed, such as displaying three lines (for example, the segment a, the segment d, and the segment g are light-emitted). It should be noted that a dedicated display may be provided instead of the acquired number display 72, and other display media may be used instead of the 7-segment display. For example, a plurality of LED indicators may be provided, and the above-described instruction content may be displayed with the lighting pattern. Further, instead of the instruction number, the above-described winning number (condition device number) may be directly displayed, or may be displayed using a symbol that can be displayed on a 7-segment display. Moreover, you may comprise so that the information (number or a character) displayed on the acquisition number display 72 may change according to operation of stop button 33a-33c. Specifically, when the instruction number is “A1”, “1” is displayed when the star lever 32 is operated, and “2” is displayed when the left stop button 33a is operated in the first stop. The left reel 21a, the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c are associated with “1”, “2”, and “3” so that “3” is displayed when the middle stop button 33b is operated in the second stop. The reel to be operated next may be indicated (the display is turned off when the right stop button 33b is operated in the third stop).

  Further, as in the present embodiment, when the winning combinations -A1 to A6 have six correct pushing orders (6 choices) and the re-game players -E1 to E3 have three correct pushing orders (3 choices), It may be configured to notify the three-choice re-playing players-E1 to E3 of the six-choice correct push order (for example, the re-playing player-the correct push order when E1 is won (re-playing player 04, the first stop is the left stop button 33a (the instruction number is “A7”), but the “left middle right” or “left and right middle” push The order (the instruction number is “A1” or “A2”) may be determined by lottery or determined based on a predetermined standard, and may be notified.

  Alternatively, the upper digit of the two-digit acquisition display 72 may be indicated as a reel that stops first, and the lower digit as a reel that stops next (for example, the left reel 21a is “1” and the middle reel 21b is “ 2 ”and the right reel 21c is displayed as“ 3 ”).

  In principle, the information on the pressing order (indication display) is from when the start lever 32 is operated until the reels 21a to 21c reach a constant speed rotation (accepting the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is valid). It is preferable to be performed. Moreover, it is preferable that the instruction display by the image display device 41 is performed after the instruction display by the acquisition number display 72 is performed. Thereby, when an incorrect instruction number is transmitted from the main control means 100, or the sub-control means 200 (effect control means 301) gives an instruction corresponding to an instruction number different from the instruction number received from the main control means 100. Even in this case, since the indication display by the acquisition number display 72 has already been performed, it is noticed that the indication display is different between the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200. Even if it is a case, if the instruction | indication display by the acquisition number display 72 is followed, it can prevent a player suffering a disadvantage.

  The instruction display may be performed until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation after the reel effect (such as the above-described freeze effect) ends. In addition, the instruction display may be performed after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. Further, the instruction display may be performed at the same time as the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. In addition, after the instruction display by the image display device 41 is performed, the instruction display by the acquisition number display 72 may be performed, or the instruction display by the acquisition number display 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 are simultaneously performed. It may be done. Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the instruction display on the acquired number display 72 is configured to be cleared after winning determination (the acquired number is displayed after clearing), but the third stop It may be cleared after acceptance or after all cylinder stops. In the above description, the instruction display is from the time when the start lever 32 is operated until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. However, after the start lever 32 of the previous game is operated, If the time until the start lever 32 of this game is operated is less than the minimum game time, even if the start lever 32 is operated, the instruction display is not performed immediately, but the minimum The instruction display may be performed after the game time has elapsed (after the next minimum game time has been set). By doing in this way, it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness that the stop buttons 33a to 33c cannot be operated easily even though the indication is displayed.

  The information on the pressing order by the acquisition number display 72 is displayed by the player's operation (for each operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) without changing the display content, but by the image display device 41. The display content is changed by the player's operation. Specifically, the above-described display (for example, “1, 2, 3”) is displayed on the image display device 41 until the reception of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is started, and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Each time, the display for the operated stop button changes (the number for the stop button disappears or the display becomes dark). Therefore, the display by the acquisition number display 72 continues to display the instruction number until the last stop button operation is accepted (the display is not interrupted) even if the player has made an operation mistake in the middle. The display by the image display device 41 does not display the push order navigation (the display is interrupted or the fact that the operation is performed in a different order from the instructed push order is displayed). Here, the reason why the display by the image display device 41 is stopped is that other effects (failure effects) can be performed. Of course, when the player makes an operation mistake in the middle, not only the display by the image display device 41 but also the display by the acquired number display 72 may be interrupted. However, in this case, it is preferable that the display by the image display device 41 is interrupted first, and then the display by the acquisition number display 72 is interrupted. This is because it is possible to eliminate the situation where only the image display device 41 is displayed. In addition, even when the player makes a mistake in the operation order on the way, the display by the image display device 41 may not be interrupted.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state where the push order bell or the push order replay is assisted is in the advantageous section type 2. The main control means 100 can determine these states by advantageous section types. The effect control means 301 can also determine whether or not to assist by transmitting this information from the main control means 100.

(Transmission of information related to the winning combination from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200)
As will be described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 is sub-controlled from the main control unit 100 for the effect by the sub control unit 200 (the effect control unit 301). It is desirable to transmit to the means 200. However, if the condition device number indicating the winning combination can be specified, the correct pressing order can also be specified. Therefore, in the case of the configuration in which the condition device number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, an illegal act (for example, the main control means 100). For example, an act of injecting an improper control command imitating a control command transmitted to the sub-control means 200, an action of extracting a conditional device number and specifying the correct push order illegally, an illegal remodeling action of the sub-control means 200) When performed, the main control means 100 does not win the AT game lottery (although it is not an advantageous section type that can generate an instruction display (for example, advantageous section type 2 shown in FIG. 11), it is illegal. The correct pressing order may be specified, and there is a risk that the display by the image display device 41 will be performed without permission by the sub-control means 200. Therefore, the slot marker according to the present embodiment may be used. 1, the main control means 100 performs a mask process on the condition device number (a process for making it impossible to specify the correct push order information), and the information (the masked condition device number is referred to as “effect group number”). ) Is sent to the sub-control unit 200 instead of the condition device number, so that the sub-control unit 200 does not send the condition device number. The production can be determined based on the information after the masking process (production group number) Of course, the masking process is not necessarily performed for all the condition device numbers, and the following exceptions are permitted. Good.

(1) Special equipment numbers (BB-A to C, MB-A to E, SB) Special equipment numbers (2) Replays that do not affect the appearance by pushing order (for example, re-games that do not affect the game state transition) ) Condition device number (3) Condition device number that does not cause a difference in the number of acquisitions depending on the pressing order (4) Condition device number with a small number of acquisitions (for example, less than the specified number) (5) (3) and (4)

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is masked and transmitted to the sub-control means 200 regardless of whether the AT game lottery is won or not. When a lottery is won (for example, an advantageous section type or an internal game state in which an instruction display can be generated), the condition device number is transmitted directly to the sub-control means 200, and the AT game lottery is not won For example (for example, an advantageous section type or an internal gaming state in which no instruction display is generated), the condition device number may be masked and transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  Here, the mask processing of the condition device number will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the mask processing, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification of the mask processing. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is related to the transition of the gaming state even with the type of combination (re-playing combination, type of winning combination (bell, watermelon, etc.)) and production type (even with the same re-playing combination). (For example, a combination of weak cherry, strong cherry, etc.) and grouping based on the influence of the push order on the game (for example, the re-game players that have an influence on the ball depending on the push order as in the condition device numbers 5 to 7 are one group. As shown in FIG. 14, the re-game players who do not affect the appearance of balls are divided into different groups according to the pressing order as in the condition device numbers 1 to 4). Then, instead of the selected condition device number, the effect group number is determined using this table, and the determined effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, so it is not possible to specify which condition device number is won. I am doing so. As a result, the push order of correct answers cannot be specified. Since the type of combination and the type of production can be specified, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the production according to the winning combination even if the condition device number is not sent. For example, in FIG. 14, when the combination of the condition device numbers 5 to 7 (re-playing combination -E1 to E3) is won, “5” is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 as the effect group number. Therefore, even if it is possible to specify that the effect group number is “5”, it is not possible to specify the winning combination and the correct answer pressing order, but determine the effect according to the re-game player I can.

  Instead of converting the condition device number into the production group number, as shown in FIG. 15, the condition device numbers are grouped as described above, and the selected condition device number is rewritten to a common number for each group, By transmitting the rewritten number to the sub-control means 200, it is possible to make it impossible to specify which condition device number is won. FIG. 15 shows a case where a number that does not overlap with the condition device number assigned to the winning combination is assigned to the group. For example, when the combination of the condition device number 5 to 7 (replay combination -E1 to E3) is won, the condition device number is converted to “28”. With this configuration, the correct answer pressing order cannot be specified.

  Since it is not necessary to refer to the information after the mask processing basically by the main control unit 100, it is preferable to transmit the information after the mask processing immediately before transmission to the sub control unit 200. This is because it is not necessary to separately provide an area for storing the information after mask processing until it is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Of course, masking may be performed before transmission.

  In addition, when the mask process is performed in this way, the sub-control unit 200 cannot determine the correct pressing order from the effect group number (or the converted condition device number), but the above instruction number is transmitted separately. Therefore, the sub-control unit 200 can specify the correct answer pressing order from the instruction number. Note that, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the advantageous section type (advantageous section type 2) is that the instruction display can be generated, the instruction numbers (A1 to A9) corresponding to the condition device numbers are sub-control means 200. If it is an advantageous section type (other than advantageous section type 2) that does not generate an instruction display, “A0” is transmitted as the instruction number. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not an instruction display can be generated according to the advantageous section type. Thus, the main control means 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction only by referring to the advantageous section type, and the sub-control means 200 also refers to the received advantageous section type and instruction number. Just by displaying instructions.

  Further, the condition device number may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in addition to the above-described effect group number or the converted condition device number and instruction number. In this case, when the instruction display can be generated, the condition device number is masked (for example, “0” is set). When the instruction display does not occur or when the instruction display does not occur The condition device number without masking may be transmitted.

  By the way, in the above explanation, it is decided whether or not the instruction can be generated depending on the advantageous section type, but the instruction display is generated without defining for each such state. As an index for determining whether or not it is possible, a push order flag may be provided separately. When the push order flag is on, it indicates that an instruction display can be generated (the push order flag is always on in the advantageous section type 2), while when the push order flag is off, the instruction display is displayed. Indicates that cannot occur. By providing such a push order flag, it is possible to provide a time when an instruction can be generated and a time when an instruction cannot be generated even in the same state. For example, basically, even in the advantageous section type 0 where no instruction is generated, it is possible to play a pushing order game (in a pushing order game, an instruction needs to be generated. Only the game to be executed will turn on the push order flag). In the above description, the internal gaming state 1 (AT precursor) and the internal gaming state 2 (AT) are managed as different internal gaming states. As an index for determining whether or not there is an AT flag may be provided. When the AT flag is on, it indicates that the game is an AT game. On the other hand, when the AT flag is off, it indicates that the game is not an AT game (AT warning is in progress).

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the sub-control unit 200, the effect group number (or the converted condition device number) transmitted as the control command and the special device (BB, MB, SB) condition device number are transmitted. Based on the start lever 32 (actually, it is determined based on the condition device number of the special role, but may be determined based on the production group number), and the start lever 32 is determined. It is configured to perform processing when the is operated. That is, in order to display the instruction by the image display device 41 in the processing when the start lever 32 is operated by the sub-control means 200, the production group number and the special device condition device number after the start lever 32 is operated. The instruction number must be sent before the is sent. Further, as described above, the instruction display by the image display device 41 is preferably performed from when the start lever 32 is operated until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. Moreover, it is preferable that the instruction number, the production group number, and the special device condition device number are transmitted after the main control means 100 performs the instruction display by the acquired number display 72. If the instruction display by the image display device 41 is not performed before the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 is performed, even if an incorrect instruction number is sent, the acquired number display unit 72 has already performed. This is because the instruction display is performed, so that it is possible to notice that the instruction display by the image display device 41 is incorrect. Then, the instruction number, the production group number, and the special device condition device number are displayed by the main control means 100 after the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 is performed. The reels 21a to 21c are preferably transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in the order of the special device condition device numbers until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. In order to reliably display instructions by the image display device 41 before the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation, before the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c starts, the instruction number, the effect group number, and the special condition The device number is preferably set in a buffer for transmission as a control command.

  Note that the main control unit 100 may be configured such that after the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200, the acquired number display unit 72 performs an instruction display, and then the image display device 41 performs the instruction display. Good. In addition, after the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200, the instruction display by the image display device 41 that makes it easy for the player to grasp the correct pressing order is performed first, followed by the instruction by the acquired number display 72. You may comprise so that a display may be performed. By comprising in this way, the player can grasp | ascertain the correct answer pushing order immediately and can advance a game smoothly. Further, after the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200, the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 may be simultaneously performed.

  Further, when the above-described push order flag is provided, the push order flag needs to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the effect group number and the special device condition device number. This is because it is necessary to determine whether the push order flag is on or off at this point in order to display the instruction by the image display device 41 in the process when the start lever 32 is operated.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the advantageous section type and the internal game state are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the start lever 32 is operated (in a game start process S551 described later). It is configured. By doing in this way, in the sub control means 200, before the start lever 32 is operated, at least one of the advantageous section type and the internal game state of the next game (from the next game to the advantageous section type and the internal game state). It is possible to determine whether the game is to be transferred), and before the start lever 32 is operated, it is possible to prepare for the advantageous section type of the next game and the processing in the internal game state.

  For example, when transitioning from the internal gaming state 0 (preparation of a precursor) to the internal gaming state 1 (a precursor), a precursor effect is displayed on the image display device 41. Since it is known that the next game will shift to the internal game state 1 (precursor) before being operated, it is possible to prepare for displaying the prelude effect on the image display device 41, and to After 32 is operated (based on the reception of the special device condition device number), the sign effect can be displayed promptly. In addition, when transitioning from the internal game state 1 (precursor) to the internal game state 2 (AT), the remaining number of games is displayed during the internal game state 2 (AT), so the start lever 32 is operated. Before being played, it is possible to prepare for displaying the remaining number of games on the image display device 41 (for example, setting information for displaying the remaining number of games in the video RAM of the image control board 400). After the start lever 32 is operated, the number of remaining games can be displayed promptly.

  Further, when the AT flag described above is provided, the AT flag needs to be transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 before the start lever 32 is operated.

(About signal output to the outside via the external concentrated terminal board 80)
As described above, the external signal transmission unit 180 constituting the main control unit 100 is configured to output information related to the current game to the outside via the external concentration terminal board 80. The external concentrated terminal board 80 is configured to output a plurality of signals. First, the first signal (for example, the BB signal) is turned on based on the condition that the internal game state 2 (AT) is started (the second time at the first hit of the AT game). (For example, the RB signal) is also turned on). Further, the first signal (BB signal) is turned off when the end condition of the internal gaming state 2 (AT) is satisfied.

  In addition, when the special combination (BB-A to C) wins (when the start of the special game is determined), the second signal (RB signal) is turned on and the special game end condition is satisfied. The second signal (RB signal) is turned off.

  In addition, when the first signal (BB signal) is on, even if the special role (BB-A to C) is won, the first signal (BB signal) is not turned off, and the special role When (BB-A to C) wins, the first signal (BB signal) is turned off and the second signal (RB signal) is turned on. This is because if the first signal (BB signal) is turned off by winning the special role (BB-A to C), the end condition of the internal gaming state 2 (AT) is not satisfied. This is because turning off the signal 1 (BB signal) leads to a notification that the special role (BB) has been won.

  It should be noted that the first signal (BB signal) is turned off even after the special combination (BB-A to C) has won a prize after the confirmation notification is made by the bonus lamp managed by the main control means 100. It may be. However, if a bonus lamp is not provided, the first signal (BB-A to C) is received even after the final notice (BB-A to C) has won, even after the image display device 41 has confirmed the notification. Do not turn off the BB signal. This is because the image display device 41 is managed by the sub-control unit 200 and is different from the bonus lamp managed by the main control unit 100.

(About processing when changing settings)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, information related to AT games (such as advantageous section type and internal game state) is cleared when the setting is changed. Also, the information regarding the gaming state is not cleared if the specification does not want to be returned to the non-RT gaming state, but is cleared if the specification may be returned.

(Processing in the main control means 100)
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the program start process, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting change process, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power recovery process, and FIG. 19 is a control command. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game progress main process, FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game medal management process, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a flow after the game medal insertion check process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a flow after the game medal insertion check process, and FIG. 24 shows a process for adding the number of stored medals and one game medal. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the role lottery process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the lottery determination process, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow before the process for the advantageous section type in the internal game state setting process, and FIG. 28 is the internal game state. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the subsequent flow of the processing for the advantageous section type in the setting processing, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing flow for the internal gaming states 0 and 1 in the internal gaming state setting processing, and FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process flow for the internal game state 2 in the internal game state setting process, and FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process flow for the internal game states 3 to 5 in the internal game state setting process. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of the push order replay instruction generation process, and FIG. 33 shows the flow of the push order bell instruction generation process. 34 is a flowchart showing the subsequent stage of the push order bell instruction generation process, FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the process flow before starting the reel rotation, and FIG. 36 is a reel stop management process. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of the RT game state transition process and the advantageous section types 1 and 2 in the game end check process, and FIG. 38 shows the RT constituting the game end check process. 39 is a flowchart showing a process flow for a non-RT gaming state in the gaming state transition process, and FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a process flow for the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state in the gaming state transition process constituting the game end check process. FIG. 40 shows the game state transition process that constitutes the game end check process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the processing flow for the RT3-1 gaming state and the RT3-2 gaming state, and FIG. 41 shows the BB-A gaming state, the BB-BC gaming state, and the gaming state transition process constituting the gaming end check process. 42 is a flowchart showing a process flow for the MB game state, FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a process flow for the internal game states 0 and 1 in the game end check process, and FIG. 43 is an internal game state in the game end check process. 44 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for the game state check process, FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for the internal game states 3 to 5 in the game end check process, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process with respect to the last process and advantageous area classification 3. 46 is a flowchart showing the flow of interrupt processing and power-off processing, FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the flow of control command transmission processing and soft random number update processing, and FIG. 48 is managed by the internal game state control means 162. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information (variable) performed.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a game control program executed by the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100, a program start process S500 executed at power-on and a program executed following this program start process S500 The game progress main process S550 is repeatedly executed for each unit game, and the interrupt process S570 is executed at a predetermined interrupt interval.

-Program start processing S500-
When the power switch 35 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is operated and the power is turned on, the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 executes a program start process S500 shown in FIG. In this program start process S500, the main control means 100 first initializes the register of the main CPU 102 (step S501), and whether the power-off process S5400 described later was normally executed in the power-off before the current power-on Whether or not it is confirmed with the power-off processing flag (step S502). If it is determined in step S502 that the power-off process flag has a normal value, that is, the power-off process S5400 has been executed normally, the main control unit 100 calculates a checksum for the entire range of the RAM 104 (step S502). S503, S504). When it is determined in step S502 that the power-off process S5400 is not normally executed because the power-off flag is not a normal value (for example, it is not set), the process for calculating the checksum is not executed. Set an abnormal value for the power-off processing flag. By setting an abnormal value, it is considered that the power-off recovery data is abnormal. Then, the result of calculating the checksum is stored in the register as power-off recovery data (step S505). That is, information in which an abnormality is detected in any area of the RAM 104 or information that is normal in the entire range of the RAM 104 is stored as power-off recovery data.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the data of the input port 1 and stores it in the register (step S506). This input port 1 is 1 byte (8 bits) of information, and opening / closing or on / off information of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, the setting change key switch 35 and the reset / setting switch 37 is predetermined. It is configured to be set to bit. That is, by reading the 1-byte information of the input port 1, it is possible to detect opening / closing of the door or ON / OFF of the setting change key switch. The main control means 100 determines whether or not the designation switch (all of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, and the setting change key switch 36) is on in the information of the input port 1 (step S507). If it is determined that all these switches are on, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power-off recovery data stored in the register in step S505 is abnormal (step S508), and is not abnormal. Is determined, it is determined whether or not the setting change impossibility flag is on (step S509). This setting change impossibility flag is a flag for disabling the setting change processing. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, this setting change is performed during a role lottery processing S555 to a game end check processing S561 described later. The disable flag is turned on. When the main control unit 100 determines in step S507 that all of the designated switches are not ON, and when it is determined in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is not ON, the main control unit 100 determines whether the power-off recovery data is normal. If it is determined that the power supply is normal, the power recovery process S532 is executed. If it is determined that the power supply is not normal, the non-recoverable error state continues (step S511). If it is determined in step S508 that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, and if it is determined in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is on, setting change processing S512 is executed.

-Setting change processing S512
When shifting to the setting change process S512, the main control unit 100 stores a predetermined range in the register as an initialization range of the RAM 104 as shown in FIG. 17 (step S513). This predetermined range is a range when it is determined that the power-off process S5400 has been normally executed, and does not include setting value data (these values are not initialized). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power-off recovery data described above is normal (step S514). If it is determined that the data is not normal, the main control unit 100 stores a specific range as an initialization range of the RAM 104 in a register (step 515). ). When it is determined that the power-off process S5400 is not normal, the set value data is also subject to initialization. The main control unit 100 initializes the range set in step S513 or step S515 described above (steps S516 and S517).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs start setting of interrupt processing such as interrupt type and timer interrupt period (step S518), and stores data indicating “setting change start” in the register (step S519). ), Control command set 1 processing S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command (step S520). As will be described later, the control command set in the control command set 1 process S5000 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the interrupt process S570 (the same applies to the following description).

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the set value stored in the RAM 104 is in the normal range (1 to 6) (step S521). If it is determined that the set value is not normal, “1” is set as the set value. Is stored in the RAM 104 (step S522). Then, the main control means 100 turns on a lamp indicating that the setting change process is in progress (step S523), and when the operation of the reset / setting switch 37 is detected (step S524), the setting value is updated (step S525). Is repeated until the operation of the start lever 32 is detected (step S526). Here, the lamp during the setting change process may be configured, for example, with a 7-segment display so that the current set value is displayed. When the main control unit 100 detects the operation of the start lever 32 and detects that the setting change key switch 36 is turned off (step S527), the main control unit 100 sets information of a storage area such as the RAM 104 (step S528). Then, the lamp undergoing the setting change process is turned off (step S529), data indicating “end of setting change” is stored in the register (step S530), and the control command set 1 is used to set the information in this register as a control command. The process S5000 is executed (step S531), and the game progress main process S550 is executed.

-Power recovery process S532-
When the main control means 100 shifts to the power recovery process S532, as shown in FIG. 18, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the set value stored in the RAM 104 is within the normal range (1 to 6) (step S533). When it is determined to be normal, the initialization range of the unused area of the RAM 104 is stored in the register (step S534), and the initialization range is initialized (steps S535 and S536). Next, the main control means 100 reads the data of the input ports 0 to 2 in order to update the input data before the power interruption to the latest data (step S537), and determines the interrupt type and timer interrupt cycle. Etc. (step S538), the data indicating the “power-off processing flag” is cleared from the RAM 104 (step S539), and the program is interrupted when the power is turned off. To do. If the main control unit 100 determines that the set value is not normal in step S533, the unrecoverable error state continues (step S540). The input port 0 is 1 byte (8 bits) of information, and each bit includes a clearing button 34, a 1 bet button 31a, a MAX bet button 31b, a start lever 32, a left stop button 33a, and a middle stop button 33b. In addition, 1 is set when the right stop button 33c is turned on. The input port 2 is also 1 byte (8 bits) information, and when each bit detects a power-off, when the first insertion sensor 61 and the second insertion sensor 62 detect a game medal, the payout sensor 1 is set when a game medal is detected at 71 and when a full hopper device is detected.

-Control command set 1 process S5000 and control command set 2 process S5010-
The control command set 1 process S5000 is a process for calling the control command set 2 process S5010 and storing the information stored in the register as a control command in the control command buffer. Note that the control command set in this process is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in a control command transmission process S5500 described later. Here, the control command in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of 2-byte data, and the upper 1 byte is called a “first control command” and the lower 1 byte is called a “second control command”. A control command buffer for storing a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 is provided in the RAM 104 and is configured to be able to buffer 32 control commands (data size is 64 bytes).

  When the control command set 1 process S5000 is called, the main control means 100 first prohibits the execution of the interrupt process (step S5001) and executes the control command set 2 process S5010 as shown in FIG. S5002).

  When this control command set 2 process S5010 is called, the main control means 100 sets the address of the write pointer in the register (step S5011), and sets the data at this address (value of the write pointer) in the register (step S5011). Step S5012). Here, the write pointer holds the position where the next control command can be written in the control command buffer. When one control command is written in the control command buffer, 1 is added to the value of the write pointer. . Since the control command buffer is used cyclically, when a control command is written in the last area of this control command buffer, the write pointer is configured to store the position of the first area of the control command buffer. Has been. Similarly, a read pointer, which will be described later, is a control command stored in the control command buffer, and holds the position stored first among the control commands not yet transmitted. Then, the start address of the control command buffer is set in the register (step S5013), and a value obtained by doubling the value of the write pointer set in the register is added to the value of the start address of the register. Is written (hereinafter referred to as “designated address”) (step S5014).

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the data stored at the position of the designated address stored in the register, and determines whether this data is not “0”. That is, when the data at the designated address is not “0”, 32 commands are buffered in the control command buffer, so the main control means 100 stores “0” as the data at the designated address. It is determined whether or not the number of control commands stored in the control command buffer is smaller than 32 (step S5015). If it is determined in step S5015 that the number of control commands buffered in the control command buffer is less than 32, the main control means 100 needs to refer to the data stored in the RAM 104 for the data to be written to the control command buffer. It is determined whether or not there is data (step S5016), and when referring to the data stored in the RAM 104, the data to be written as the second control command is read from the RAM 104 and stored in the register (step S5017). Here, the “data that needs to refer to data” includes prescribed number information (automatic number of re-games), set value information, gaming state information, internal gaming state information, and the like. Then, the data stored in the register in the process immediately before the execution of the control command set 1 process S5000 is stored as the data indicating the first control command at the position of the designated address of the RAM 104 (step S5018) and stored in the register. 1 is added to the designated address, and the data indicating the second control command stored in the register is stored in the next address storing the first control command in the RAM 104 (step S5019), and the write pointer is stored. 1 is added (step S5020), and the process returns to the control command set 1 process. Then, the main control means 100 permits the interruption (step S5003), ends the control command set 1 process S5000, and returns to the process from which the control command set 1 process S5000 is called.

-Game progress main processing S550-
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the program start process S500, the setting change process S512, and the power return process S532 described above are executed after the power is turned on, the game progress main process S550 for controlling the progress of the game is performed for each game. Repeatedly executed. Here, the game progress main process S550 will be described along the progress of one game.

  When shifting to the game progress main process S550, the main control means 100 first executes a game start process as shown in FIG. 20 (step S551). In this game start process S551, the instruction number in the previous game is cleared, and this game is replayed or special game (BB game) depending on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the previous game. When it is determined that the operation flag is set, an operation flag corresponding to each game is set. In the previous game, when the predetermined effect executed by the sub-control means 200 is completed, the sub-control means 200 executes the effect related to the end of the predetermined effect in order to wait for a predetermined time (standby). Process). Further, a control command indicating various game information (setting value, game state, internal game state) is written in the control command buffer (specifically, executed by the above-described control command set 1 process S5000). Further, when the current game is a re-game, processing for automatically inserting game medals bet in the previous game is performed. Further, the blocker 60 of the selector is turned on to form a medal flow path. However, if the current game is a re-game and the number of credits is maximum (50 cards), the blocker 60 is not turned on.

  Next, the main control means 100 matches the specified number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or operated by the bet button 31 (the game medal limit flag is on), and Until the start lever 32 is turned on, the game medal management process S5030 is repeatedly executed (steps S552 and S553). The game medal limit flag is cleared in the game start process S551. If it is determined in step S553 that the game medal limit flag is on and the start lever 32 is turned on, the start lever acceptance flag is turned off. When the start lever reception flag is on, a predetermined lamp informs that the start lever 32 is operable. When the main control means 100 determines that the number of game medals betted in step S553 matches the specified number and the start lever 32 is turned on, the main control means 100 turns off the blocker 60 of the selector (step S554). The lottery process S5080 is executed to determine the winning combination (step S555), and then the internal gaming state setting process S5120 executes a process based on the winning combination and the internal gaming state (step S556). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170 is executed (step S557), and then this game is executed by the reel stop management process (step S558), and all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. Then, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination has been stopped based on the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line (step S559). The number of game medals assigned to the winning combination of the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is paid out (step S560), the game end check process S5220 is executed (step S561), and one game is finished. Then, the process returns to step S551.

-Game medal management process S5030-
The game medal management process S5030 is to manage betting of game medals at the start of the game in the above-described game progress main process S550. When the game medal management process S5030 is executed, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the blocker 60 is on as shown in FIG. 21 (step S5031), and further when the blocker 60 is on, It is determined whether or not the first insertion sensor 61 or the second insertion sensor 62 is on (step S5032). When any of the insertion sensors is on, the game medal insertion check process S5038 is executed. In FIGS. 21 to 23, the first input sensor 61 is expressed as “input sensor 1”, and the second input sensor 62 is expressed as “input sensor 2”. If it is determined in step S5031 that the blocker 60 is not on, and if it is determined in step S5032 that neither of the two insertion sensors 61 and 62 is on, the main control means 100 determines that the bet button 31 and the settlement It is determined whether or not the operation of the button 34 can be accepted (step S5033). Further, when the operation of these buttons can be accepted, whether or not the operation acceptance of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has been detected. Is determined (step S5034). When an operation acceptance is detected in step S5034, if the operation acceptance is an operation on the settlement button 34, a game medal settlement process is executed (step S5036), and if the operation acceptance is not an operation on the settlement button 34, the bet button 31 is executed. Therefore, the game medal storage and input process is executed (step S5037), the game medal management process S5030 is terminated, and the process returns to the game progress main S550. If it is determined in step S5033 that the operation of the bet button 31 and the settlement button 34 cannot be received, or if it is determined in step S5034 that the operation reception of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has not been detected, The game medal management process S5030 ends.

  On the other hand, when it is detected in step S5032 that the first insertion sensor 61 or the second insertion sensor 62 is turned on, the main control means 100 executes a game medal insertion check process S5038 shown in FIG. The main control means 100 clears the start lever acceptance permission flag (step S5039), and determines whether or not the first insertion sensor 61 is on (step S5040). When the first insertion sensor 61 is not on, it means that the second insertion sensor 62 on the downstream side has detected a game medal first, so the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. Data indicating “medal illegal passing error” is stored in the register (step S5074), an error display process is executed based on the contents of the register (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5040 that the first making sensor 61 is on, it sets the making sensor 1 passage check time (step S5041), and the first making sensor 61 and the second making operation are set. It is determined whether or not the sensor 62 is on (step S5042). If it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are not on, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the first input sensor 61 is on (step S5043). When the first insertion sensor 61 is not turned on in step S5043, it is considered that the game medal is flowing backward through the flow path. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, data indicating “game medal illegal passing error” is stored in the register. Store (step S5074), execute an error display process based on the contents of this register (step S5076), and end the game medal insertion check process S5038. Returning to FIG. 22, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5043 that the first input sensor 61 is on, it determines whether or not the input sensor 1 passage check time has elapsed (step S5044). ) If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S5042, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5044 that the insertion sensor 1 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where a game medal is detected by the first insertion sensor 61 (clogged in the flow path). As shown in FIG. 23, data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in a register (step S5075), and error display processing is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076). Then, the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second making sensors 61 and 62 are on, the main control means 100 sets the making sensor 2 passage check time (step S5045), and the first making sensor It is determined whether 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on (step S5046). If the main control means 100 determines that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is not on, then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are on. If it is determined (step S5047) and it is determined that these sensors 61 and 62 are not on, data indicating "game medal illegal passing error" is stored in the register as shown in FIG. 23 (step S5074). An error display process is executed based on the content (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated. Returning to FIG. 22, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5047 that the first and second making sensors 61 and 62 are on, the making sensor 1 passage check time or the making sensor 2 passage check time. Is determined (step S5048), and when it is determined that no passage check time has elapsed, the process returns to step S5046 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5048 that the insertion sensor 1 check time or the insertion sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 is in a state where game medals are detected by the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62. And the data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in the register (step S5075), and based on the contents of this register, as shown in FIG. The error display process is executed (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if it is determined in step S5046 that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on, the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not 61 and 62 are off (step S5049). If it is determined that the first and second closing sensors 61 and 62 are not off, it is determined whether or not the second closing sensor 62 is on. (Step S5050) When the second insertion sensor 62 is not on, data indicating "game medal illegal passing error" is stored in the register (Step S5074), and error display processing is executed based on the contents of this register ( In step S5076), the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5050 that the second making sensor 62 is on, the main control means 100 judges whether or not the making sensor 2 passage check time has elapsed (step S5051). If it is determined that there is not, the process returns to step S5049 to repeat the above-described processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5051 that the insertion sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where a game medal is detected by the second insertion sensor 62 (clogged in the flow path). Data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in a register (step S5075), and an error display process is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076), and a game medal insertion check process S5038 is performed. Exit.

  Next, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5049 that the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62 are off, the main control means 100 acquires the specified number of the current game, and the re-game operation flag in the current game. Is turned on (re-playing is operating) (step S5052), and the number of stored game medals (number of credits) is read (step S5053). Depending on whether or not the total number of game medals currently betted and the number of game medals stored is less than the specified number plus the maximum number of reserves, the next game medal can be inserted. Is determined (step S5054), and if the input is not possible, the blocker 60 is turned off (step S5055). When the blocker 60 is turned off, the game medals inserted thereafter are returned to the return slot.

  Further, the main control means 100 stores data indicating “insert one” in the register (step S5056), and executes a control command set 1 process S5000 to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5057). ). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the game medal limit flag is on (step S5058). When it is, the game medal one addition process S5063 is executed. The game medal limit flag is set in a game medal one addition process S5063 described later.

  The accumulated number 1 adding process S5059 is a process for adding the game medal detected to be inserted by the above process to the game medium storing unit 141 as a credit. The main control unit 100, as shown in FIG. Then, the number of stored game medals is read from the RAM 104 (step S5060), 1 is added to the stored number and updated (step S5061), and the updated stored number is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5062). As shown in FIG. 23, the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (step S5077), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is ended.

  One game medal addition process S5063 is a process for adding the game medal detected to be inserted by the above process to the number of game medals to be betted. The main control means 100, as shown in FIG. Then, the number of game medals bet is read from the RAM 104 (step S5064), 1 is added to the number of game medals for updating (step S5065), and the updated number of game medals is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5066). . Next, the main control means 100 clears the information on the number of game medals won by winning in the previous game (step S5067), and displays this inserted number by setting the number of bet game medals in the output port. The LED to be turned on is turned on (step S5068). Further, the main control means 100 confirms the specified number of current games (step S5069), reads the number of game medals currently bet from the RAM 104 (step S5070), and counts the number of game medals bet. It is determined whether or not the number of game medals that can be bet has reached the limit (step S5071), and when the limit has been reached, the game medal limit flag is set. (Step S5072), the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (Step S5073), and the processing returns to FIG. If it is determined in step S5071 that the limit has not been reached, steps S5072 and S5073 are not executed.

-Role lottery processing S5080-
The combination lottery process S5080 is a process for determining a winning combination in the above-described game progress main process S550. As shown in FIG. 25, in the role lottery process S5080, the main control unit 100 acquires a random value (2-byte random number) from the random value register of the random number generator 103, which is the first random number generation unit, and obtains the first random number. A numerical value is set (step S5081), and a soft random number (2 bytes) is read from the second random number generator 190 to be a second random number value (step S5082). Then, a third random number value is generated from the first random number value and the second random number value (for example, by an addition process) to be a random number value for role lottery (step S5083). It is set in the register (step S5084). In this way, the third random number value obtained from the random number generator 103 which is the first random number generation means and the second random number value which is the soft random number obtained from the second random number generation means 190 are calculated to obtain the third random number value. By generating a random value and using it for the lottery, it is possible to increase the randomness of the random value used in the role lottery and prevent the winning combination from being regular.

  The main control means 100 performs lottery using the random numbers for role lottery generated in this way. At this time, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “re-game player”, “winning combination” Lottery in the order of "and special role". However, lottery of re-game players is not executed in the BB-A and BB-BC gaming states. In addition, the special role lottery includes the RT3-1 gaming state, the RT3-2 gaming state (internal / intermediate gaming state), the BB-A gaming state, and the BB-BC gaming state (special game for the special role (BB-AC)). Status) and MB gaming status (special gaming status for special roles (MB-A to E)), or even if lottery is executed, no result is stored. However, a special combination (SB) lottery is performed in the MB gaming state.

  First, the main control means 100 acquires information on the RT gaming state from the RAM 104 (step S5085), and based on this information, the special combination (BB-A to C) is won and the special game corresponding to this special combination is won. Is determined (whether the current gaming state is the BB-A gaming state or the BB-BC gaming state) (step S5086). If it is determined in step S5086 that the special game by the special role (BB-A to C) is not being executed, the main control means 100 determines that the non-RT game state (when SB is not operating / SB is operating), RT1 game. 7 according to the state (when the SB is not activated / when the SB is activated), the RT2 gaming state, the RT3-1 gaming state, the RT3-2 gaming state, or the MB gaming state. A conditional device internal lottery address table is set (step S5087), and lottery determination processing S5100 is executed (step S5088). Here, the condition device internal lottery address table corresponds to each setting value with the condition device number of the winning combination to be won in the gaming state shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 as the search number as a key. It is a table (lottery table) stored in association with probability data (numbers shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) of a combination. Search number, condition device number (special role (combination) and winning combination / replaying role are managed by different number systems) and probability data (number) in the order in which winning determination is performed in lottery determination processing S5100 described later ) Are stored side by side. In the following explanation, a case where all of the winning combinations are listed as a set of search numbers and probability data will be described. However, when the search numbers are continuous and the same probability data is repeated, You may comprise so that a search number, probability data, and a repetition number may be memorize | stored. For example, in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 7C, since the re-game players -E1 to E3 having the search numbers 3 to 5 in the RT2 gaming state have 13150 as their numbers (probability data), “search number = 3 ”,“ probability data = 13150 ”, and“ number of repetitions = 3 ”, and can be configured to add 1 to the search number each time it is repeated. If comprised in this way, the memory amount used for a conditional device internal lottery address table can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the lottery determination processing S5100, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is a lottery determination of a re-game player or a winning combination / special role, and the condition device internal corresponding to the current game state The first search number in the lottery address table is set (step S5101). For example, when it is a re-game lottery determination and the current gaming state is a non-RT gaming state, “1” is set as the search number in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not there is probability data for each set value (step S5102). If there is no probability data for each set value, probability data common to the set values is acquired based on the currently set search number. (Step S5103) When there is probability data for each installation value, a set value is acquired (Step S5104), and probability data for each set value is acquired based on this set value and the currently set search number. (Step S5105). The conditional device internal lottery address table related to the re-playing combination shown in FIG. 7 and the conditional device internal lottery address table related to the special combination and winning combination shown in FIG. 8 store the probability data (number) for each set value. However, the table in the normal game shown in FIG. 8A may be managed as a table common to the setting values because there is no difference depending on the setting value for each combination.

  The main control means 100 reads the random number value for role lottery (third random number value) set in step S5084 of the role lottery processing S5080 (step S5106), and the probability of the current search number from this random number value for role lottery The data is subtracted (step S5107), and the random number for role lottery from which the probability data is subtracted is stored (step S5108). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether the current lottery random number value is smaller than 0 (step S5109). If the random number value for role lottery is 0 or more, 1 is added to the search number (step S5110). ), It is determined whether or not the search has been completed for all the search numbers (step S5111). If the determination is not complete, the process returns to step S5102 and the above processing is repeated.

  As described above, when the lottery random number for play is smaller than 0 in step S5109, it is determined that the role of the search number at that time has been won. In step S5111, all search numbers in the conditional device internal lottery address table are determined. Even if the probability data is subtracted, if the lottery random number is 0 or more, the search number is cleared (search number = 0) (step S5112), so that the combination included in the current conditional device internal lottery address table It can be judged that he has not won. In the case of FIG. 7A, in the non-RT gaming state, when the lottery random number value (third random value) at the time when the lottery determination unit S5100 is called is 53000, the search number (winning number) ) Is “1” re-playing combination-A probability data (a number, 46220 in the setting value 1 in FIG. 7A), even if subtracted from this combination lottery random number, it is not smaller than 0. Therefore, it is determined that Re-Gamer-A is not won. Further, when the lottery random number (third random number value) is 50, subtracting the probability data (46220) of the re-playing player-A whose search number (winning number) is “1” from the random number for role lottery Since it becomes smaller than 0, it can be determined that the re-game player-A is won.

  Returning to FIG. 25, as a result of the lottery determination process in step S5088, it is determined whether or not a re-game player has been won (step S5089). If it is determined that the player has won, the winning combination corresponding to the current search number is determined. The condition device number of the re-playing combination is stored in the condition device number buffer (step S5098), and the combination lottery process S5080 is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5089 that the re-game player is not won, the next game state (normal game (non-RT game state, RT1 game state, RT2 game state, RT3-1 game state and RT3 -2 gaming state) and special games (SB, BB, MB)), the winning device and special device condition device internal lottery address table shown in FIG. 8 is set (step S5090), and lottery determination processing S5100 is executed. (Step S5090). Explaining in the above example, if the lottery random number value (third random number value) generated in step S5083 is 53000, the lottery random number value is 6604 at the time when the lottery determination process for the re-gamer is executed. (Since the total value of all probability data of the re-gamer at the set value 1 in the non-RT gaming state shown in FIG. 7A is 46396). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the total of the probability data of the special combination of the search numbers 1 to 8 in the normal game (non-RT game state) is 6380, and the probability data of the winning combination-A1 of the search number 9 is Since it is 6000, it is determined that this winning combination -A1 has been won. The main control means 100 determines whether or not the special combination is won based on the result of the lottery determination in step S5091 (step S5092), and if it is determined that the special combination is won, the special combination condition device is activated. It is determined whether or not the internal medium gaming state is present (step S5093), and if it is determined that the internal medium gaming state is not present, the condition device search number of the special combination (object) corresponding to the current search number is stored in the condition device number buffer. (Step S5094). As is clear from FIG. 8A, when the winning combination is won but the special combination is not won, the accessory condition device number is “0” (for example, the search number is “10”). ”, Since only the winning combination-A1 is won, the winning combination / re-playing combination condition apparatus number is“ 8 ”, but the combination condition apparatus number is“ 0 ”). Next, the main control means 100 determines whether MB-A to E are operating in the special game (step S5095). If MB-A to E are not operating, the winning combination is won. (Step S5097), and if it is determined that the winning combination / regame combination condition device search number corresponding to the current search number is stored in the condition device number buffer ( In step S5098), the winning lottery process S5080 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5095 that MB-A to E are operating, the condition device number (22) of the winning combination-ALL is stored in the condition device number buffer (step S5098), and this combination lottery processing S5080 is performed. Exit.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability data (winning determination data) is subtracted in a predetermined order from the third random value generated for the winning lottery (the random number for winning lottery). Thus, it is determined that the winning combination for the probability data when it becomes smaller than 0 is determined. According to this configuration, probability data is associated with each role (determination target) for which determination of winning is made and stored as a condition device internal lottery address table (winning determination data group), and the probability data is calculated from the third random number value. Since the determination can be made by simply performing the subtraction process in order, the determination process of the lottery can be easily realized. Of course, the above probability data is sequentially added to the third random number value (random number value for role lottery), and when the maximum value (65535 in the case of 2-byte data) is exceeded, it is determined that the winning is made. Is also possible. However, in the case of determination by addition, for example, when a lottery of a random value range of 0 to 999 is performed, a predetermined value (for example, 64537 for 2-byte data) is added to the third random value, and then probability data is added. Must be added, which complicates the process. On the other hand, with the subtraction method described above, it can be determined by subtracting probability data from random numbers for lottery in any order, regardless of the range of random values.

  In the above description, the case where the condition device internal lottery address table is set for each type of combination has been described, but, for example, according to the lottery order, the re-game combination, the winning combination, and the special combination are combined. A table may be defined, and a range used for determination may be specified when performing a winning determination. For example, there are 5 re-playing roles, the search number is 1-5, there are 5 winning roles, the search number is 6-10, there is 1 special role, the search number is 11, Suppose they are defined in order. In this case, in the non-RT gaming state, when determining in the order of re-playing role, winning combination, and special role, by specifying “determined using probability data of 1 to 11 search numbers” It is possible to make a winning decision for a role, a winning role, and a special role. On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state (internal internal gaming state), since the special role winning decision is not made, by specifying “determining using probability data of 1 to 10 search numbers”, The winning combination can be determined. Therefore, if the conditional device internal lottery address table is stored in such a data structure, the winning determination process can be realized more easily.

-Internal game state setting process S5120-
The internal game state setting process S5120 executes a process for each advantageous section type and internal game state when the start lever 32 is operated. In the process for each advantageous section type and internal game state, AT lottery (a lottery to the advantageous section, which is a prelude flag lottery in this embodiment), push order bell, and instruction number for push order replay are determined. Is called. Further, FIG. 48 shows information (variables and their codes) related to the AT used in the internal game state setting process S5120 and a game end check process S5260 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when executing the internal gaming state setting process S5120, the main control means 100 first sets an initial value for the instruction number ("A0" which is an instruction number when there is no need to notify the push order or the like). Is set (step S5121). Next, it is determined whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “0” (step S5122). If it is determined in this step S5122 that the current advantageous section type FA is “0” (non-favorable section), it is determined whether or not the special game (BB, MB, SB) is inactive (step S5123). ) When it is determined that it is not activated, it is further determined whether the accessory condition device number is “2” or “3”, so that the special combination BB-B or BB-C It is determined whether or not the winning combination is made (step S5124). If it is determined in this step S5124 that BB-B or BB-C has been won, the internal gaming state FM is set to “1” indicating a precursor (step S5125), and the result of the precursor flag lottery is determined (described above). Thus, “1” or “2”) is set in the precursor flag FZ (step S5127), and further, BB-B or C is won, so that the advantageous zone type FA is set to “1” in order to shift to the standby zone. Is set (step S5128), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. Further, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5124 that BB-B or BB-C has not been won, the accessory condition device numbers are “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”. , “8” is determined to determine whether or not MB-A to E among the special roles are won (step S5126), and MB-A to E are selected. If it is, the sign flag lottery is performed and the result is set in the sign flag FZ (step S5127), the advantageous section type FA is set to “1” (step S5128), and the internal game state setting process S5120 is executed. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5123 that the special game is in operation or when it is determined in step S5126 that the special combination (MB-A to E) is not won, the internal game state setting process S5120 is performed as it is. finish. In addition, since it is possible to determine which special role has been won by the above-mentioned accessory condition device number, in the following description, for example, “whether special role BB-B or BB-C has been won” This determination is synonymous with the determination by determining whether or not the accessory condition device number is “2” or “3”. In addition, the determination of the winning of the re-game player and the winning combination is the same.

  Further, when determining that the current advantageous section type FA is not “0” in step S5122, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “1” (step S5129). When it is determined that the current advantageous section type FA is “1”, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5129 that the current advantageous section type FA is not “1”, the main control means 100 determines the value of the advantageous section counter CA because the state is the advantageous section type 2 or 3 that is the advantageous section. Is determined to be “1500” (step S5130), and when it is determined that the value of the advantageous section counter CA is “1500”, the advantageous section type FA is set to “ "0" is set (step S5131), information is cleared by setting "0" to the AT-related information (step S5132), the above-described processing of steps S5123 to S5128 is executed, and this internal gaming state setting processing S5120 is executed. finish. As shown in FIG. 48, the AT-related information includes an advantageous section type FA, an internal gaming state FM, an advantageous section counter CA, a precursor flag FZ, a state management counter CS, an AT continuation counter CW, and an AT continuation determination flag FB. And the value of the AT continuation determination flag FD. Here, “setting“ 0 ”in the information related to AT” in step S5132 includes a process of setting “0” in the advantageous section type FM and the internal gaming state FM. In order to clarify the transition, some descriptions may be specified as a separate process.

  If it is determined in step S5130 that the value of the advantageous section counter CA is not “1500”, as shown in FIG. 28, the main control means 100 adds “1” to the advantageous section counter CA (step S5133). It is determined whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “2” (step S5134). If it is determined that the current advantageous section type FA is “2” (advantageous section), the main control means 100 determines whether or not BB-A to C among the special roles have not been won ( If it is determined in step S5135 that BB-A to C have not been won, a push order replay instruction generation process S5180 is executed (step S5136). This push order replay instruction generation processing S5180 maintains the RT2 gaming state in the RT2 gaming state (so that it does not fall into the RT1 gaming state). 32, the pressing order not displayed in a stopped state is notified, and as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “5” (step S5181). ), If it is determined that Re-Gamer-E1 is won, “A7” is set as the instruction number (step S5181). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “6” (step S5183), if it is determined that the re-playing combination -E2 is won, the instruction number Is set to “A8” (step S5184). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “7” (step S5185), it is determined that the re-playing combination -E3 has been won. Is set to “A9” (step S5186). The re-game players -E1 to E3 are won in the RT2 game state. Further, the relationship between the re-game players -E1 to E3 and the pressing order is shown in FIG. 9B, and the relationship between the pressing order and the instruction number is shown in FIG. If none of the re-game players -E1 to E3 are won, the instruction number is not set and the push order replay instruction generation process S5180 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the push order replay instruction generation processing in step S5136 is executed, the main control means 100 next determines whether the current internal gaming state FM is greater than “1”, that is, the current internal gaming state. Is an advantageous section of “2”, “3”, “4”, or “5” (step S5137). Instruction generation processing S5190 is executed (step S5138). In this push order bell instruction generation process S5190, when the push order bell (winning combination -A1 to A6) is won in the advantageous section, the combination of 11 symbols in combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (correct answer) 33, the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. 33, is the RT3-1 in which the current gaming state is the internal middle gaming state (especially, BB-A to C). It is determined whether or not it is in a gaming state (step S5191), and when it is determined that it is in an internal medium gaming state, the correct answer pressing order assigned to each of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 is notified. Specifically, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “8” (step S5192), and determining that the winning combination -A1 has been won, “A1” is set as the instruction number (step S5193). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “9” (step S5194), if it is determined that the winning combination-A2 is won, the instruction number is displayed. “A2” is set (step S5195). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “10” (step S5196), if it is determined that the winning combination-A3 has been won, the instruction number is displayed. “A3” is set (step S5197). Also, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “11” (step S5198), if it is determined that the winning combination-A4 has been won, the instruction number is displayed. “A4” is set (step S5199). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “12” (step S5200), if it is determined that the winning combination-A5 is won, the instruction number is displayed. “A5” is set (step S5201). Further, by determining whether or not the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “13” (step S5202), if it is determined that the winning combination-A6 has been won, the instruction number is displayed. “A6” is set (step S5203). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5191 that the current gaming state is the internal middle gaming state (RT3-1 gaming state), as described above, only the first stop is in the correct push order (second stop, third stop is Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, the main control means 100 determines whether the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is “8” or “9”. If it is determined that the winning combination -A1 or A2 is won (step S5204), the instruction number is set to "A7" (step S5205), and the condition device number of the winning combination in the current game is set. By determining whether or not it is “10” or “11” (step S5206), if it is determined that the winning combination-A3 or A4 is won, “A8” is set as the instruction number (step S5207). In the current game By determining whether or not the condition device number of the selected winning combination is “12” or “13” (step S5208), if it is determined that the winning combination-A5 or A6 is won, the instruction number is displayed. “A9” is set (step S5209). If none of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 is won, the instruction number is not set and the push order bell instruction generation process S5190 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the push order bell instruction generation processing in step S5138 is executed, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is smaller than “22” (step S5139). As described above, in this embodiment, when one set of AT games (the initial number of games is 40 games) is completed, an AT continuation determination lottery (a lottery for determining whether or not to execute one set of AT games again) is performed. Execute and win the "Continue" in this AT continuation determination lottery (win the AT continuation), the next set of AT games will be executed and win the "finish" (winning without continuing AT) ), And after all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the AT game is ended and the non-advantageous section (advantageous game section 0) is entered. In this embodiment, the determination of the continuation of the AT game set is performed until the AT continuation number counter CW reaches “22” (as described later, the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is When it becomes “22”, the AT continuation determination lottery is not executed).

  When the main control means 100 determines in step S5139 that the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is equal to or greater than “22”, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5139 in FIG. 28 that the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is smaller than “22”, as shown in FIG. 29, the main control means 100 determines that the current internal gaming state FM is “0”. (Step S5142), and if it is determined that the internal game state FM is “0”, that is, a state in which a precursor is being prepared, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. (Step S5143) When the AT lottery is won, a precursor flag addition lottery process is executed (Step S5144), and the internal game state setting process S5120 is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5143 that the AT lottery is not won, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. Here, the “AT lottery” is the same as the “predictor flag lottery condition” described above, and is the re-gamer-D during the MB game, and in other cases, the winning combination-C, D, E, H, I. In addition, the “predictor flag addition lottery process” is a lottery to determine whether or not to set to “3” when the value of the precursor flag FZ is not “3” (“1” or “2”). When the sign flag FZ is set to “3” and the value of the sign flag FZ is “3”, the number of games to be added to the number of AT games executed after the sign is determined by lottery. It is processing. In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of whether to set “3” differ depending on whether the value of the current precursor flag FZ is “1” or “2”. For example, the probability that the value of the precursor flag FZ is “2” may be configured to be higher than the probability that it is set to “3” than when it is “1”. Alternatively, as a precursor flag addition lottery process, when the value of the precursor flag FZ is “1” or “2”, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not “1” is added to the current precursor flag FZ value. In this case, “1” may be added to the precursor flag FZ. Even with this configuration, the probability that the value of the precursor flag FZ is “2” is higher than that when the value is “1”, which is higher than “1”.

  Returning to FIG. 29, if it is determined in step S5142 that the current internal gaming state FM is not “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal gaming state FM is “1” (step S5145). ), When it is determined that the current internal gaming state FM is “1”, that is, a precursor state, it is determined whether or not MB-A to E among the special roles are won (step S5146). When the MB-A to E are not won, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5147). A flag addition lottery process is executed (step S5148), it is determined whether or not the state management counter CS is greater than “0” (whether or not “0”) (step 5149), and the state management counter CS is “0”. If larger, “1” is subtracted from the state management counter CS (step S5150), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S5146 that MB-A to E have been won, the main control means 100 determines whether MB-A has been won (step S5151) and MB-A has not been won. At this time, since any of MB-B to E is won, a sign flag addition lottery is executed (step S5148), and whether or not the state management counter CS is larger than “0” (not “0”). (Step 5149), when the state management counter CS is larger than “0”, “1” is subtracted from the state management counter CS (Step S5150), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is ended. . If the main control means 100 determines in step S5151 that the MB-A is won, the main control means 100 sets “0” in the state management counter CS (step S5152), and further sets “3” in the precursor flag FZ. "" Is not set, "3" is set (step S5153), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special game (MB-A to E) is not won when the precursor game is being executed, a sign is given for the winning of the AT lottery player. Execute flag addition lottery (If this lottery is won, it may be “3” when the precursor flag FZ is “1” or “2”, and AT when the precursor flag FZ is “3” If there is a possibility that the number of games will be added), and when the special role (MB-B to E) is won, the sign flag addition lottery is executed, and when the special role (MB-A) is won By ending the sign game (in this internal game state 1, “0” is set to the state management counter CS that manages the number of games of the sign game), and “3” is set to the sign flag FZ , Advantageous game (AT game) can be executed from the next game It has been made. Note that instead of setting “3” in the precursor flag FZ in step S5153, the aforementioned precursor flag addition lottery may be executed. If it is configured to set “3” in the precursor flag FZ in step S5153, the precursor game is completed, the advantageous game (AT game) is executed from the next game, and the precursor flag addition lottery is executed. For example, the sign game ends, but whether or not the advantageous game (AT game) is executed from the next game is determined by the result of the sign flag addition lottery.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5145 of FIG. 29 that the current internal gaming state FM is not “1”, as shown in FIG. 30, whether or not the current internal gaming state FM is “2”. Is determined (step S5154). The internal game state 2 is a state in which an advantageous game (AT game) is in progress. When the main control means 100 determines in step S5154 that the current internal game state FM is “2”, in this internal game state 2, It is determined whether or not the state management counter CS that manages the number of games in the AT game is 0 (step S5155). If it is not “0”, that is, the number of games in the current set of AT games remains. When “1” is subtracted from the state management counter CS (step S5156), it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5147). A lottery for determining whether or not to add an additional number of games to the set of AT games that are added (referred to as an “upward lottery during AT”) is executed (step S5148), and the internal game state setting process S5120 is terminated. To. On the other hand, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5155 that the state management counter CS is “0”, that is, satisfies the end condition of the current set of AT games, the above-described AT continuation determination lottery is performed. Execute (step S5159), determine the lottery result (step S5160), and if the lottery result is “end (do not continue)”, further determine whether the AT continuation confirmation flag FD is “1”. When the determination is made (step S5161) and the AT continuation determination flag FD is not “1”, the AT continuation determination flag FB is set to “1” (step S5162), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. When the AT continuation determination flag FB is “1”, it means “end” in the AT continuation determination lottery, and the AT game which is an advantageous game ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5160 that the result of the AT continuation determination lottery is “continue”, or when it is determined in step S5161 that the AT continuation determination flag FD is “1”, the main control means 100 Sets “2” in the AT continuation determination flag FB (step S5163), and ends the internal gaming state setting process S5120. When the AT continuation determination flag FB is “2”, it means “continue” in the AT continuation determination lottery, and the next set of AT games that are advantageous games is started (AT game continues), Alternatively, “1” is set in the AT continuation determination flag FD, which means that the AT game which is an advantageous game is continued up to the upper limit value (1500 games) of the advantageous section counter CA.

  When the main control means 100 determines in step S5154 in FIG. 30 that the current internal game state FM is not “2”, as shown in FIG. 31, it determines whether or not the current internal game state FM is “3”. Judgment is made (step S5164). As described above, the internal game state 3 is a state when the special game by the special combination (BB-A to C) won in the advantageous section is finished. If the main control means 100 determines in step S5164 that the current internal game state FM is “3”, the AT continuation determination flag FD is not “1” (step S5165), and the AT continuation number counter CS is “0”. (Step S5166), the AT continuation determination lottery is executed (step S5167). When it is determined that the AT continuation determination lottery is won (step S5168), the AT continuation determination flag FD is set to “1” ( In step S5169), the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. That is, when a special game (BB-A to C) is won and a special game corresponding to the special game is executed, in the internal game state 3 before the transition to the internal game state 2, the AT continuation confirmation flag FD is set. When it is not “1” but the first AT game set (when the AT continuation counter CW is “0”), an AT continuation determination lottery is performed, and when winning, the AT continuation determination flag FD is set to “1”. Therefore, the AT game is continued until the upper limit value (1500 games) of the advantageous section counter CA. The main control unit 100 determines that the value of the AT continuation determination flag FD is “1” in step S5165, determines that the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is not “0” in step S5166, and If it is determined in step S5168 that the AT continuation determination lottery has not been won, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated as it is.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5164 that the current internal game state FM is not “3”, it determines whether or not the current internal game state FM is “4”. As described above, the internal game state 4 is a state when a special game with a special role BB (BB-B or C) having no setting difference is being executed, and when the internal game state 4 is determined to be the internal game state 4 Performs a lottery of the number of extra games of the AT game in the internal game state 2 that is transferred via the internal game state 3 after this internal game state 4 (referred to as “pre-AT extra lottery”) (step S5171). Then, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5170 that the current internal game state FM is not “4”, the current internal game state FM is “5”, and this state is BB (BB−) which is a special combination having a setting difference. This is the state when the special game according to A) is being executed, and the internal game state setting process S5120 is ended as it is.

-Reel rotation start pre-processing S5220-
The reel rotation pre-start process S5220 is the instruction number determined in the above-mentioned internal game state setting process S5120, the production group number masked with the condition device number of the winning combination, information on the AT, and the role when winning the special combination This is a process of transmitting the winning number to the sub-control means 200.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when executing the reel rotation start pre-processing S5220, the main control means 100 displays the information shown in FIG. 13 on the acquired number display 72 according to the instruction number determined in the internal gaming state setting processing S5120. (Step S5221). Specifically, the number corresponding to the instruction number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (or may be a predetermined register of the main CPU 102) based on FIG. When a number corresponding to the instruction number is stored in the predetermined area (or register), the stored number is output to the acquired number display 72 by an interrupt process S570 described later. Further, the main control means 100 stores the instruction number in the register (step S5222), and executes the control command set 1 process S5000 in order to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5223). Further, as described above, the condition device number is masked using the table shown in FIG. 14 to determine the effect group number (step S5224), and this effect group number is stored in the register (step S5225). In order to set the information in this register as a control command, a control command set 1 process S5000 is executed (step S5226). Further, the winning combination winning number is stored in the register (step S5227), and the control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5228). As will be described later in interrupt processing S570, information corresponding to the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display device 72 (7-segment display control processing S575). Since it is executed prior to transmission (control command transmission processing S580), the display of the instruction number by the main control means 100 is executed in preference to the display by the sub control means 200. Further, the main control means 100 stores the above-described information regarding the AT in the register (step S5229), and executes the control command set 1 process S5000 (step S5230) to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5230). The rotation start pre-processing S5170 is terminated. Note that the information transmitted as a control command in FIG. 30 is an example. Moreover, you may comprise so that the information regarding AT may be memorize | stored before memorize | storing production group number.

-Reel stop management process S5240-
When the reel rotation start pre-processing S5220 ends, as shown in FIG. 36, the main control means 100 monitors whether the minimum game time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (revolution start of the reels 21a to 21c) ( In step S5241, when the minimum game time has elapsed, data indicating "reel rotation start standby" is set in the register in order to pass the state that the reel is in the rotation start standby state to the sub-control means 200 (step S5241). In step S5242, the control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the register information as a control command (step S5243), and information for setting the reels 21a to 21c to constant speed rotation (80 rpm / min) is stored in the RAM 104. (Step S5244). Note that the rotation and stop control (reel drive control) of the reels 21a to 21c is executed in an interrupt process S570 described later.

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the reel is rotating at a constant speed (step S5245), and determines whether or not the defect detection counter value is an abnormal value when the reel is at a constant speed (step S5246). If the value is an abnormal value, for example, the stepping motor that rotates the reels 21a to 21c may be out of step, so that information for rotating the reels 21a to 21c at a constant speed is stored in the RAM 104 again. (Step S5247). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the confirmation of whether the reels are rotating at a constant speed has been completed for all of the reels 21a to 21c, returns to step S5245 until the confirmation is completed, The process is repeated (step S5248).

  When the above processing is completed, since the reels 21a to 21c are rotating at a constant speed, the main control unit 100 next generates the stop position data (stoppable position) described in the reel control unit 120. It is determined whether or not it has been completed (step S5249). If it has not been created, stop position data (stoppable position) is created (step S5250). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c has been accepted (step S5251), and when the acceptance of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is detected, the main control means 100 determines the stop position based on the stop position data described above. (Step S5252), data indicating “the reel to be stopped and the number of sliding frames” is set in the register (step S5253), and the control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command. (Step S5254). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped (step S5255). If not, the process returns to step S5245 to repeat the above processing and stop. Clears the number (push order corresponding to the push order bell or push order replay) corresponding to the instruction number stored in the predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 (step S5256), and ends this reel stop management process S5240. To do. When the number corresponding to the instruction number stored in the predetermined area is cleared, the display on the acquired number display 72 is erased by an interrupt process S570 described later. If it is determined in the winning determination process S559 executed after the reel stop management process S5240 that the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the active line, the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is: This is stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104, and this payout number is displayed on the acquired number display 72 by the interrupt processing S570. It should be noted that the timing at which the display on the acquired number display 72 is erased is based on the fact that all reels have stopped, but that the last reel stop operation has been accepted, the last reel has stopped, The display may be erased based on the fact that all reels have stopped and the result of the winning determination process has been received.

-Game end check process S5260-
The game end check process S5260 is a process for managing the state of the game executed by the main control means 100 at the end of one game and the state of the effects (advantageous section type and internal game state). When this game end check process S5260 is executed, the main control means 100 first executes an RT game state transition process as shown in FIG. 37 (step S5261). In the RT game state transition process S5261, the number of games in the RT1 game state is managed by the RT1 game number counter C1.

  In this RT gaming state transition process S5261, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT gaming state as shown in FIG. 38 (step S5262), and is a non-RT gaming state. If it is determined, first, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line is a combination of symbols of the special role (SB) (step S5263). As described above, when a special combination (SB) is won and a combination of symbols of the special combination (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line while in the non-RT gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, when the main control means 100 determines that the combination of symbols of the special role (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line in step S5263, the main control means 100 sets the RT1 game number counter C1 for managing the number of games in the RT1 gaming state. “0” is set (step S5264), the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (step S5265), and the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5263 that the combination of the special combination (SB) symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line, it is determined whether the combination condition device number is any of “1-8”. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special role (BB-A to C or MB-A to E) is won (step S5266), and if any special role is won, it is won. The game state is shifted according to the special role. First, it is determined whether or not any of the special roles BB-A to C is won by determining whether or not the winning condition device number is “1 to 3” (step S5267). ) If it is determined that the special combination (BB-A to C) is won, and if the combination of symbols of the special combination (BB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5268), When the state is shifted to the BB-A gaming state (step S5269) and the combination of symbols of the special role (BB-B) or special role (BB-C) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5270), BB -Transition to the BC gaming state (step S5271), and when the combination of symbols of the special role (BB-A to C) is not stopped and displayed on the active line, it is an internal middle gaming state by BB-A to C For, T3-1 shifts to the playing state (step S5272). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5267 that the special role elected is not BB-A to C, the special role (MB-A to E) is selected because one of the special roles (MB-A to E) has been won. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination of E) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5273), and when the symbol combination of the special role (MB-A to E) is stopped and displayed, the MB game When the state of the MB-A is not stopped and displayed, since it is the internal medium gaming state by MB-A, the state is shifted to the RT3-2 gaming state (step S5275). As described above, the special combination (MB-B to E) does not shift to the internal game state because the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line in the selected game. In addition, since the special combination (MB-A) is won at the same time as the winning combination-C or the winning combination-D, the game won by the special combination (MB-A) always shifts to the internal medium gaming state. When the game state transition according to the special combination is performed, the main control means 100 ends the RT game state transition process S5261.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5262 that the current gaming state is not a non-RT gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RT1 gaming state as shown in FIG. S5280). Even in this RT1 gaming state, when the special combination is won, the gaming state is shifted according to the type of the special combination, and the main control means 100 has the combination condition device number “1-8”. It is determined whether or not the special role (BB-A to C or MB-A to E) has been won by determining whether or not it is any (step S5281). Is won, Steps S5267 to S5275 are executed to shift the gaming state according to the winning special combination, and the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated. Further, as described above, in the RT1 gaming state, when a predetermined number of games (333 games in the present embodiment) are executed, the gaming machine is configured to shift to the non-RT gaming state. Therefore, when determining that the special combination (BB-A to C or MB-A to E) is not won in step S5281, the main control means 100 adds “1” to the RT1 game number counter C1 (step S5282). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the RT1 game number counter C1 is “333” (step S5283). When the value of the RT1 game number counter C1 is “333”, the gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state. (Step S5284), this RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated, and when the RT1 game number counter C1 is not “333”, the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated as it is (RT1 gaming state continues). .

  Of the RT gaming states shown in FIG. 10, the difference between the non-RT gaming state (when SB is not activated) and the non-RT gaming state (when SB is activated), and the RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated) and RT1 gaming. The difference between the states (when the SB is activated) can be determined based on whether or not the gaming state (whether it is the non-RT gaming state or the RT1 gaming state) and the special combination (SB) are won.

  When determining that the current gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state in step S5280, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (step S5285). Even in this RT2 gaming state, when the special combination is won, the gaming state is shifted according to the type of the special combination, and the main control means 100 has the accessory condition device number “1-8”. By judging whether or not it is any, it is judged whether or not the special role (BB-A to C or MB-A to E) is won (step S5286), and any special role is won. If it is, steps S5267 to S5275 are executed to shift the gaming state according to the winning special combination, and the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated. Further, as described above, when the combination of symbols of the special combination (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line in the RT2 gaming state, and the combination of symbols of the re-playing combination 04 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the gaming state is configured to transition to the RT1 gaming state (when the combination of symbols of the special role (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state transitions to the RT1 gaming state (when SB is activated). When the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line, it shifts to the RT1 gaming state (when SB is not activated). Therefore, the main control means 100 determines that the combination of symbols of the special combination (SB) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5287) and the combination of symbols of the replaying role 04 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When it is determined (step S5288) that the RT1 gaming number counter C1 for managing the number of games in the RT1 gaming state is set to “0” (step S5289), the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (step S5288). S5290), RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated. On the other hand, when neither the special combination (SB) symbol combination nor the re-playing role 04 symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated as it is (the RT2 gaming state continues). ).

  When determining that the current gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state in step S5285, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3-1 gaming state as shown in FIG. 40 (step S5295). ). If it is determined in this step S5295 that the current gaming state is the RT3-1 gaming state, it indicates that the special role (BB-A to C) has been won and the internal gaming state has been entered. When the combination of symbols of the special role being played is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted. Specifically, when the combination of symbols of the special role (BB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5296), the state is shifted to the BB-A gaming state (step S5297), and the special role (BB-B) is displayed. ) Or the special combination (BB-C) symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5298), the BB-BC gaming state is entered (step S5299), and the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated. . Further, when the combination of symbols BB-A to C is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated as it is (RT3-1 gaming state continues).

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5295 that the current gaming state is not the RT3-1 gaming state, it determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3-2 gaming state (step S5300). If it is determined in step S5300 that the current gaming state is the RT3-2 gaming state, it indicates that the special role (MB-A) has been won and the internal medium gaming state is indicated, and the special role ( As in the case of BB-A to C), when the symbol combination of the special role (MB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5301), the main control means 100 changes the gaming state to the MB gaming state. After the transition (step S5302), the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated. When the combination of the special role (MB-A) symbols is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is performed as it is. End (RT3-2 gaming state continues).

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5300 that the current gaming state is not the RT3-2 gaming state, it determines whether the current gaming state is the BB-A gaming state as shown in FIG. Step S5305). When it is determined in step S5305 that the current gaming state is the BB-A gaming state, the special game corresponding to the special combination (BB-A) is being executed. When determining that the current gaming state is the BB-A gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts in the BB-A gaming state has exceeded 264 (step S5306). When the BB-A gaming state is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the non-RT gaming state (step S5307). End (BB-A gaming state continues).

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5305 that the current gaming state is not the BB-A gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB-BC gaming state (step S5310). When it is determined in step S5310 that the current gaming state is the BB-BC gaming state, the special game corresponding to the special combination (BB-B) or special combination (BB-C) is executed. State. When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the BB-BC gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts in the BB-BC gaming state has exceeded 132 (step S5311). BB-BC gaming state is terminated and transition is made to the RT2 gaming state (step S5312), the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated, and when the number is not over 132, the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated as it is. (BB-BC gaming state continues).

  When the main control means 100 determines in step S5310 that the current gaming state is not the BB-BC gaming state, the current gaming state is the MB gaming state, and this gaming state is a special role (MB-A to E). ) Is won and the corresponding special game is being executed. Therefore, when the main control means 100 determines that the special combination (SB) is won (the accessory condition device number is “9”) (step S5315) and the number of game medals paid out in the MB game is one. When it is determined that the game has been exceeded (step S5314), the MB gaming state is terminated and the RT2 gaming state is shifted (step S5315), the RT gaming state transition processing S5261 is terminated, and the special combination (SB) is won. If the payout number does not exceed one, the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated as it is (the MB gaming state continues).

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the transition processing of the RT gaming state is performed in step S5261, the main control means 100 next executes processing corresponding to the advantageous section type FA and the internal gaming state FM. The main control means 100 determines whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “0” (step S5320), and when it is the advantageous section type 0 that is a non-advantageous section, the game end check process S5260 is terminated. To do. Further, when determining that the current advantageous section type FA is not “0” in step S5320, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “1”. As described above, the advantageous section type 1 is an internal medium gaming state when the special combination (BB-B or C and MB-A) with no setting difference is won in the advantageous section type 0 when the SB and MB are not operating. (MB-B to E do not shift to the internal medium gaming state). Therefore, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5321 that the current advantageous section type FA is “1”, the bonus operation symbol (the combination of symbols BB-B, C, MB-A) is the effective line. When it is stopped and displayed (step S5322), “2” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5323), and the combination of symbols BB-B or BB-C among these bonus operation symbols is set. When stopped on the active line (step S5324), the state management counter CS is set to “13” (step S5325), and the RT gaming state transition process S5261 is terminated.

  In the advantageous section type 1, the special combination (BB-B or C) symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the advantageous section type 0, the special combination (BB-B or C) is won In this state, the game state 1 has been entered (steps S5125 and S5128). Therefore, if “13” is set in the state management counter CS in this step S5325, since it has shifted to the advantageous section type 2 in step S5323 (the internal gaming state 1 continues), the internal gaming state setting described above is performed. In the process of steps S5145 to S5150 of process S5120, the sign flag addition lottery process in the sign game is executed until the value of the state management counter CS becomes “0”. In other words, when the combination of symbols of the special role (BB-B or C) is stopped and displayed on the active line in the advantageous section type 1, it shifts to the BB-BC gaming state and shifts to the advantageous section type 2 The precursor game in the game state 1 is executed, and the precursor flag addition lottery process is executed in the 13 games set in the state management counter CS. Since the value of the state management counter CS becomes “0” in the internal game state setting process S5120 and step S5150 of the thirteenth game, the value of the precursor flag FZ is determined in steps S5341 to S5348 described later in the game end check process S5260. Accordingly, the game shifts to the internal game state 2 and the advantageous game (AT game) is executed (when the precursor flag FZ is “3”) or the advantageous segment type 0 is transferred (the precursor flag FZ is “1”). "Or" 2 ") is determined. Here, as described above, the BB-BC game state is executed until the payout number of game medals exceeds 132 in this game state. As is apparent from FIGS. 5 and 6, BB-BC game In the state, since every game has 11 winning combinations won and won, 13 games are executed in the BB-BC gaming state (11 games × 12 games = 132 games, so the next game (13 games) Because the number of payouts will exceed 132 in the 11) winning combination in the eye). As described above, when the special role (BB-B) or special role (BB-C) is won and the game state is shifted to the BB-BC game state, the game state can be set as a so-called “chance zone”. When the special game in C ends, whether or not the AT game is executed according to the value of the precursor flag FZ, and when the AT game is executed, the number of games (the initial game number of the AT game) (Including the number of added games).

  Further, when determining that the current advantageous section type FA is not “1” in step S5321, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current advantageous section type FA is “2” (step S5326). When determining that the current advantageous section type FA is “2”, the main control means 100 executes processing according to the internal gaming state. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is smaller than “22” (step S5327). As described above, when the value of the AT continuation number counter CW exceeds “22”, the AT game which is an advantageous game is continued until the value of the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value (1500 games). Therefore, when the main control means 100 determines that the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is not smaller than “22” (is equal to or greater than “22”), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the RT3-2 gaming state (step S5386), and if it is in the MB-A, in order to prevent the AT lottery process from being executed, the advantageous section type FA is set to “ 3 "is set (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is.

  When the main control means 100 determines in step S5327 that the value of the AT continuation number counter CW is smaller than “22”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal gaming state FM is “0” (step S5327). S5330) When it is determined that the current internal game state FM is “0”, it is determined whether or not the MB game is ended as shown in FIG. 42 (step S5331), and the end of the MB game (MB When the operation is finished), the number of games executed in the precursor state (the number of precursor games) is determined by lottery (step S5332), and a winning value is set in the state management counter CS (step S5333). “1” is set in the gaming state FM (step S5334). As described above, the internal game state 1 indicates the precursor state of the AT game after the special combination (MB-A to E) is won and the MB game is executed. If it is determined in step S5331 that the MB operation has not ended, steps S5332 to S5334 are not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386). When A is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5330 that the current internal gaming state FM is not “0”, it determines whether or not the current internal gaming state FM is “1” (step S5340). When it is determined that the current internal game state FM is “1”, it is first determined whether or not the state management counter CS is “0” as shown in FIG. 42 (step S5341). When the state management counter CS is not “0”, it indicates that the number of games of the precursor game remains, and the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the state management counter CS is “0”, it means that the precursor state has ended (the number of games set in the state management counter CS has been executed when the state management counter CS is shifted to). Therefore, it is determined according to the value of the precursor flag FZ whether to continue the advantageous section (AT game) or to shift to the non-favorable section. Specifically, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the precursor flag FZ is “3” (step S5342), and the value of the precursor flag FZ is not “3” (“1” or “2”). If the MB game is inactive (step S5345), the advantageous section type FA is set to “0” (step S5346), and the internal game state FM is determined. Is set to “0” (step S5347), and information related to the AT is cleared (step S5348). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5345 that the MB game is not inactive (operated), steps S5346 to S5348 are not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386). When A is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. On the other hand, returning to FIG. 42, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5342 that the precursor flag FZ is “3”, the main control means 100 sets the internal game state FM to “2” in order to execute the AT game which is an advantageous game. Is set (step S5343), and an initial value (for example, 40 games) of the AT game is set in the state management counter CS (step S5344). Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386). When A is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. As described above, when the sign flag addition lottery process is executed and the number of added games is acquired, the added number of games is added to the initial number of games (40 games) and set in the state management counter CS. The

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5340 that the current internal gaming state FM is not “1”, it determines whether or not the current internal gaming state FM is “2” (step S5350). ) When it is determined that the current internal game state FM is “2”, it is first determined whether or not the AT continuation determination flag FB is “0” as shown in FIG. 43 (step S5351). . As described above, since the AT continuation determination flag FB is set to “1” or “2” when the AT continuation determination lottery is executed, when the AT continuation determination flag FB is “0”, the AT continuation determination lottery When the main control means 100 determines that the AT continuation determination flag FB is “0”, as shown in FIG. 45, the current gaming state is MB-A. It is determined whether or not it is inside (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and when it is inside MB-A, in order not to execute the lottery processing related to AT, the advantageous section type FA is set. “3” is set (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. Further, the main control unit 100 returns to FIG. 43, and when it is determined in step S5351 that the AT continuation determination flag FB is not “0”, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT continuation determination flag FB is “1”. (Step S5352) When the AT continuation determination flag FB is “1”, that is, when it is determined that the result of the AT continuation determination lottery is “end”, the AT game is ended (the advantageous section is ended). Therefore, “0” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5353), “0” is set to the internal gaming state FM (step S5354), and information regarding the AT is cleared (step S5355). Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and MB-A. When it is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. On the other hand, returning to FIG. 43, when it is determined in step S5352 that the AT continuation determination flag FB is not “1”, the AT continuation determination flag FB is “2”, that is, the result of the AT continuation determination lottery is “continue”. Therefore, processing for the next set of AT games is executed. Specifically, “1” is added to the AT continuation number counter CW (step S5356), and when the AT continuation determination flag FD is not “1” (step S5357), the AT continuation determination lottery is executed (step S5358). When it is determined that the AT continuation determination lottery is won (step S5359), the AT continuation determination flag FD is set to “1”. As described above, when “1” is set in the AT continuation determination flag FD, AT games are executed in subsequent games until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit (1500 games). When the AT continuation determination flag FD is “1” in step S5357, steps S5358 to S5360 are not executed. If it is determined in step S5359 that the AT continuation determination lottery has not been won, step S5360 is not executed. Then, the main control means 100 sets an initial value (for example, 40 games) of the AT game in the state management counter CS (step S5361), sets the AT continuation determination flag FB to “0”, and clears it (step S5362). . Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and MB-A. When it is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. As described above, when the sign flag addition lottery process is executed to obtain the number of added games, the added number of games is added to the initial number of games (40 games) and set in the state management counter CS. .

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5350 that the current internal game state FM is not "2", it determines whether or not the current internal game state FM is "3" ( Step S5365), when it is determined that the current internal game state FM is “3”, since this is a game when the special game of BB-A to C won in the advantageous section has ended, it is shown in FIG. As described above, in order to execute the next AT game set, “1” is added to the AT continuation number counter CW (step S5366), and the initial value (for example, 40 games) of the AT game is set in the state management counter CS. (Step S5367), “2” is set to the internal gaming state FM (Step S5368). Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and MB-A. When it is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. As described above, when the sign flag addition lottery process is executed to obtain the number of added games, the added number of games is added to the initial number of games (40 games) and set in the state management counter CS. . Further, when the special game (BB-A to C) is won in the internal game state 1 (during pre-game) and the internal game state 3 is entered, the number of initial games is cleared after clearing the state management counter CS. (40 games) and the number of added games are set in the state management counter CS, and in the internal game state 2 (during the AT game), the special role (BB-A to C) is won and the game is transferred to the internal game state 3 In some cases, a value obtained by adding the initial number of games (40 games) and the number of added games to the value of the current state management counter CS after the special game may be set in the state management counter CS.

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5365 that the current internal game state FM is not “3”, it determines whether or not the current internal game state FM is “4” ( In step S5370), when it is determined that the current internal game state FM is “4”, since it is the special game state of the special combination (BB-B or C) that has been won during the advantageous interval, As shown in FIG. 44, when it is determined that the special game has ended (step S5371), “3” is set in the internal game state FM (step S5372). Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and MB-A. When it is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 37, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5370 that the internal game state FM is not “4”, the current internal game state FM is “5”, so that it was won during the advantageous section. This is a special game state of a special role (BB-A) with a setting difference. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 44, when it is determined that the special game has ended (step S5373), “3” is set to the internal game state FM (step S5374). Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the MB-A (RT3-2 gaming state) (step S5386), and MB-A. When it is inside, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5326 in FIG. 37 that the current advantageous section type FA is not “2”, the current advantageous section type FA is “3”, so the bonus internals in the advantageous section Shows inside. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the bonus action symbol (a combination of symbols of special roles (BB-A to C, MB-A)) is stopped and displayed on the active line. (Step S5380) When the bonus action symbol is not displayed, the internal medium gaming state continues, so whether or not the current internal medium gaming state is internal by MB-A (whether or not it is the RT3-2 gaming state). (Step S5386), and when it is inside MB-A, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the bonus action symbol is displayed in step S5380, the main control means 100 once sets “2” in the advantageous section type FA in order to shift to the special game by the special role won during the advantageous section ( In step S5381, the internal gaming state is further set according to the symbols displayed in a stopped state. Specifically, when the combination of symbols of the special combination (MB-A) is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5382), the internal gaming state maintains the current state. Further, when the special combination (BB-B) or the combination of special combination (BB-C) symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5383), “4” is set in the internal gaming state FM (step S5383). S5384). If it is determined in step S5383 that the special combination (BB-B) or special combination (BB-C) symbol combination is not stopped on the active line, the special combination (BB-A) symbol combination is displayed. Since the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, “5” is set to the internal gaming state FM (step S5385). Finally, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal game state is internal by MB-A (RT3-2 game state) (step S5386). In some cases, in order not to execute the lottery process regarding the AT, “3” is set to the advantageous section type FA (step S5387), and the game end check process S5260 is ended. If it is determined in step S5383 that the MB-A is not inside, the game end check process S5260 is ended as it is. In the advantageous section type 3, steps S5386 to S5387 may not be executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of the internal game state, when the special role (MB-A) is won in the advantageous section type 2 and the internal medium game state (RT3-2 game state) is transferred, Transition to advantageous section type 3 (internal gaming state, the value at the time of transition is maintained).

-AT games in advantageous sections-
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, special roles (BB-B, BB-C, MB-A to E) having no setting difference in the non-favorable section (advantageous section type 0). When winning, the precursor flag lottery is executed, the precursor flag FZ is set to “1” or “2”, and it shifts to the advantageous section (advantageous section type 1 or 2). Here, when the special combination (MB-A to E) is won, when an MB game that is a special game is executed, a re-game combination -D (no setting difference) that is an AT lottery combination in this MB game. ), The sign flag addition lottery is performed, and if the sign flag addition lottery is won and the sign flag FZ is set to “3”, the sign game is executed (even during the sign game) When the AT lottery is won, the sign flag addition lottery is executed), and the AT game which is an advantageous game is executed. However, when the sign flag FZ is “1” or “2”, it is not advantageous when the sign game ends. Return to the section. On the other hand, when the special role (BB-B or C) is won, the special game BB game becomes a precursor game, and in this precursor game, the winning combination -H or the winning combination -I (setting difference) that is the AT lottery role When the winning flag is selected, an advance game flag addition lottery is performed. When the advance flag addition lottery is won and the advance flag FZ is set to “3”, an AT game that is an advantageous game is played after the end of the special game. When it is executed and the sign flag FZ is “1” or “2” at the end of the special game, it returns to the non-favorable section.

  This AT game has a predetermined number of games (a total of 40 games of the initial number of games and the number of added games) at the start, and is managed by the state management counter CS when the number of games of the AT game becomes “0”. ) One set of AT games ends. Then, an AT continuation determination lottery is executed at the end of one set of AT games, and if the lottery result is “continue”, the next one set of AT games is started. The section ends and shifts to a non-favorable section (advantageous section type 0).

  On the other hand, the non-advantageous section (advantageous section type 0) is shifted to the advantageous section (advantageous section type 2) (the advantageous section type 0 is shifted to the advantageous section type 2 via the advantageous section type 1 which is the standby section). Then, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted (managed by the advantageous section counter CA), and when this advantageous section counter CA reaches a predetermined value (1500 games in the present embodiment), the advantageous section type, the internal gaming state, and the gaming state Regardless of the (RT gaming state), the advantageous section ends and the non-advantageous section (advantageous section type 0) is entered.

  However, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, an AT game that is an advantageous game may continue until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value (1500 games). The first opportunity (referred to as “predetermined condition 1”) is when the AT continuation number counter CW exceeds a predetermined value (22 times in the present embodiment). When the lottery result is “continue” in the above-mentioned AT continuation determination lottery, and when the special game (BB-A to C) is won during the advantageous section and the special game corresponding to this special game is completed. Since the AT game continues in (internal game state 3), “1” is added to the AT continuation number counter CW, and the next set of AT games is executed. When the AT game continues for a predetermined number of times (22 times as described above), the instruction generation process (push order navigation) is performed as described above, but the process related to the continuation and termination of the AT game is not executed. For this reason (because the process after “Y” in step S5139 in FIG. 28 is not executed), the AT game which is an advantageous game is continued until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value.

  The second opportunity (referred to as “predetermined condition 2”) is when “1” is set in the AT continuation confirmation flag FD. When the lottery result of the AT continuation determination lottery becomes “continue”, the AT continuation determination lottery is performed, and when this lottery is won, “1” is set to the AT continuation determination flag FD. In addition, when the special combination (BB-A to C) is won during the advantageous section and the special game corresponding to this special combination ends (internal game state 3), the AT continuation counter CW is “0”. At this time, the AT continuation determination lottery is performed, and when the lottery is won, “1” is set to the AT continuation determination flag FD. When “1” is set in the AT continuation determination flag FD, even if the result of the AT continuation determination lottery is “finished”, it is rewritten to “continue” (steps S5161, S5163 in FIG. 30). As a result, the AT continuation number counter CW exceeds “22”, and the AT game that is an advantageous game is continued until the advantageous interval counter CA reaches the upper limit value. In the internal game state 3, by performing the AT continuation determination lottery when the AT continuation number counter CW is “0”, it is advantageous at an early stage of the advantageous section where the AT game has not been continued once. Since the right to continue the AT game which is an advantageous game is obtained until the section counter CA reaches the upper limit value, the player can be satisfied (the right is obtained when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is small). (Because there is little satisfaction of players). The AT continuation determination lottery is configured such that the winning probability is higher when the AT continuation number counter CW is “0” than when the AT continuation counter CW is other values. It becomes easy.

  As described above, by providing at least one of the predetermined condition 1 and the predetermined condition 2, the amount of profit obtained by satisfying the condition can be changed at the timing satisfying these conditions.

  Note that when the predetermined condition 1 is satisfied, as described above, the processing relating to the continuation and termination of the AT game is not executed, so a notification (dedicated screen display or mode display) that the predetermined condition 1 is satisfied is issued. The number of AT games remaining and the cumulative number of AT games executed may not be displayed, or a lottery concerning the addition of AT games (as described above, the next set of AT games). It may be configured not to execute a lottery of the number of games to be added to the initial number of games or a lottery of the number of games to be added to the AT game currently being executed. Even if such a lottery is performed and the number of added games is acquired, the AT game currently being executed continues until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value. Is not given to the player. Alternatively, even if the predetermined condition 1 is satisfied, the main control means 100 does not notify the player and does not perform an extra lottery or the like, but the sub-control means 200 (effect control means 301) wins the winning combination (effect group number, winning feature winning) In accordance with the (number), an additional lottery may be performed, and an additional effect or a continuous effect may be executed when the number of games reaches “0”. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition 2 is satisfied, the AT game is continued until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit as a result. However, since the AT continuation determination lottery is executed, after satisfying the predetermined condition 2 Alternatively, a lottery regarding the addition of the number of AT games may be executed or may not be executed. In addition, before and after satisfying the predetermined condition 2, the winning probability of the lottery regarding the addition of the number of AT games may be different. Moreover, you may alert | report that the predetermined condition 2 was satisfy | filled.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the non-advantageous section shifts to the advantageous section (the special combination (BB-B, C, MB-A to When E) is won, the sign flag lottery is performed to determine the value (“1” or “2”) set in the sign flag FZ, and the effect flag is determined by the sign rank addition lottery during the special game or the sign game An opportunity to set FZ to “3” (that is, an opportunity for an AT game to be executed after a precursor game) is provided. Here, the value of the precursor flag FZ may be managed as “1” and “2” indicating fake, and “3” and “4” indicating the precursor. In this case, “1” or “2” is set in the precursor flag FZ in the precursor flag lottery, and when the precursor flag addition lottery is won, the precursor flag FZ becomes “3” or “4” (for example, the precursor flag addition lottery When winning is made, “1” may be added to the value of the precursor flag FZ at that time, or “3” or “4” may be set to the precursor flag FZ by lottery (including a gap). At the start of the AT game, the continuation rate after the AT game and the additional rate of the game during the AT game change depending on whether the precursor flag FZ is “3” or “4”. In the above description, the number of games to be added to the initial number of games at the start of the AT game and the number of games to be added to the number of games in the AT game have been described as being determined by lottery. Increase the number of AT game sets Ri, may be configured to or a continuation determine the set of AT game that are currently running.

-About other modifications-
During the advantageous section, the lottery probability of the combination may be different from the non-favorable section (normal section) (the probability may be changed). Specifically, a configuration using a role determination table (role lottery table) that wins a special role (BB role, etc.) or a specific role (bell role, etc.) with a high probability during an advantageous section, or a lottery during a non-advantageous section It is configured to use a combination determination table for performing lottery so that a special combination or a specific combination that is not performed is won with a high probability during an advantageous section. That is, as a role determination table, a role determination table in a non-RT gaming state (for an unfavorable section), a role determination table in a non-RT gaming state (for an advantageous section), and a role determination table in an RT1 gaming state (a non-favorable section) ), An RT1 gaming state role determination table (for advantageous sections), and the like can be provided. When using a role determination table (for non-advantageous section) in a certain RT gaming state, when a predetermined role (rare role) is elected alone (winning probability 1%), a predetermined role and a special role are duplicated. If there is a time (winning probability 0.5%) and a special role wins independently (winning probability 0.5%), the role determination table (for advantageous section) in a certain RT gaming state was used. When a specific role (rare role) wins alone (winning probability 0.5%), when a predetermined role and special role wins twice (winning probability 1%), and when special role wins alone (Winning probability 0.5%) may be possible, when a predetermined role (rare role) wins alone (winning probability 1%), and when a predetermined role and special role are doubled (winning probability 0) .5%) and when a special role is elected alone (winning probability 1%), or a predetermined role (rare) ) Will be elected alone (winning probability 0.5%), certain roles and special roles will be won twice (winning probability 1%), and special roles will be elected alone (winning probability 1%). May be. At the end of the advantageous section, information related to the advantageous section (information relating to the AT game) is cleared and the original combination determination table is used from the next game. Further, the probability may be changed only in a specific RT gaming state in the advantageous section. In this way, by changing the probability only during the advantageous section, it is possible to make the expected value of game medals per game different from that of the non-favorable section while preventing unlimited payout of game medals.

  In addition, when a transition is made from an advantageous section to a non-favorable section, the transition lottery to the advantageous section may be restricted. Specifically, the transition lottery is controlled when the RT gaming state is the non-RT gaming state or the RT2 gaming state when the transition is made to the non-advantageous section, and the transition lottery is controlled when the RT1 gaming state is established. Also good. Furthermore, you may alert | report the state where transfer lottery is restrict | limited in this way. With this configuration, the transfer lottery to the advantageous section after the advantageous section has ended can be made equal. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from easily changing to the advantageous section by adjusting the RT gaming state just before the end of the advantageous section, and to provide a gaming machine that does not depend on the player's knowledge and skill.

-Interrupt processing S570-
The main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 executes the game progress main process S550 described above, and is configured to execute the interrupt process S570 at a predetermined interrupt interval. This interrupt processing S570 is for updating the control counter, updating the soft random number, detecting the operation of the operation means 30 by the data from the input port, controlling the driving of the reels 21a to 21c, and controlling the control command to the sub-control means 200. This is a process for performing transmission or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when this interrupt process S570 is executed, the main control means 100 first performs saving of register values and prohibiting duplicate interrupts as an initial process (step S571). Next, since a signal output based on the power supply voltage detection circuit having a predetermined value or less is input to the input port, the main control means 100 detects the power supply disconnection according to the state of the input port. It is determined whether or not (step S572), and when power-off is detected, power-off processing S5400 described later is executed. On the other hand, when the power interruption is not detected, the control counter value is updated (step S573). The control counter is a fluctuation fluctuation counter, the above-described interrupt counter, or the like. Moreover, the main control means 100 performs timer measurement (step S574). Specifically, a subtraction process is performed for a counter for measuring the minimum game time and a counter for measuring the medal dwell time. Further, the main control means 100 executes a display control process for the 7-segment display (step S575). For example, for the acquired number display 72, as described above, a numerical value stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is read, and the acquired numerical value display 72 is output. Further, when a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is cleared (for example, “0” is set), the acquired number display 72 is turned off or “0” is displayed. Here, when an error such as the opening of the front door 3 or a hopper abnormality occurs, the content of the error is displayed on the acquired number display 72 (for example, characters “CE” and “HP” are displayed). ), The information stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is temporarily saved in another area, information relating to an error is stored in this area, and the acquired number indicator is displayed by this interrupt processing S570. 72 is displayed. When the error is resolved, the temporarily saved information (the number corresponding to the instruction content) is returned to a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104, whereby the acquired number display 72 is displayed in the interrupt process S570. Display. Although not described in detail in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is provided with a 7-segment display for displaying a set value and a stored number value in addition to the obtained number display 72. These light emission patterns are also controlled. Further, the main control means 100 performs a process of reading information of the input ports 0 to 2 (step S576). By this processing, the operation system such as the bet button 31, the start lever 32, the stop buttons 33a to 33c, and the state of the sensor system of the selector and the hopper device are generated from the data read from the input port and stored in the RAM 104. Further, the main control means 100 controls operations such as rotation and stop for each of the reels 21a to 21c (steps S577, S578), and performs port output processing (step S579). Specifically, excitation output values for operating the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c), the hopper motor 70, and the blocker 60 that rotate the reels 21a to 21c are set in the output port. Further, the main control means 100 executes a control command transmission process S5500, which will be described later, and transmits the control command stored in the control command buffer of the RAM 104 to the sub control means 200 in the game progress main process S550 or the like (step S580).

  Further, the main control means 100 sets the external signal 1 data and external signal 2 data (data for outputting the above-mentioned BB signal and RB signal) stored in the RAM 104 in the register, and these external signals. An external signal is output based on the 1 and 2 data (step S581). Further, the main control means 100 updates the soft random number value of the second random number generation means 190 described above, and performs a random value update process (subtraction) on the reel rotation start standby counter value (step S582). Finally, the register value saved in step S571 is restored, the next interrupt is permitted (step S583), and one interrupt process S570 is terminated.

-Power-off processing S5400-
When the power-off process S5400 is executed, the main control unit 100 turns off the output of all output ports (step S5401) as shown in FIG. 46, and the power supply is data indicating that the power-off process has been executed. The disconnection processing flag is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5402). For example, “1” is set in the power-off process flag when the power-off process S5400 is executed. Then, the value of the control command read pointer (details will be described later) is set to an even number (step S5403). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the control command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, the same command is transmitted twice. For this reason, if the power is cut off when the control command is transmitted for the first time, the processing of the control command (setting process and transmission process) after the power is turned off becomes complicated. The value of the read pointer is set to an even number (specifically, the last bit of the value of the write pointer is set to 0) so that the processing can be resumed from the beginning. Thus, in this embodiment, it is determined whether the transmission is the first transmission or the second transmission based on the value of the last bit, but the first transmission and the second transmission are managed by the flag. May be. For example, the transmitted flag may be set when the first transmission is performed, and the transmitted flag may be cleared when the second transmission is performed. Also, when the power interruption occurs, the transmitted flag is cleared so that the transmission can be resumed from the first transmission.

  Next, the main control means 100 calculates checksum data for the entire range of the RAM 104 (steps S5404 and S5405), stores this checksum data in the RAM 104 (step S5406), and until the above-described reset is performed. Wait (step S5407). When the power supply voltage recovers after the power supply voltage is lowered and the power-off process S5400 is executed, a reset signal is output from the power supply voltage monitoring device provided in the main control means 100, and the slot machine 1 is restarted. It will be.

-Control command transmission processing S5500-
The control command transmission process S5500 is executed in the interrupt process S570, and performs a process of transmitting the control command to the sub-control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 47, first, the main control means 100 sets the start address of the control command buffer (the area where the control command is written in the control command set 2 process S5010) in the register (step S5501), and further reads the pointer. Is set in the register (step S5502), and the value of the read pointer (the value stored in the address of the read pointer) is added to the value of the register in which the head address is set. The address of the control command buffer in which the control command is stored is determined (step S5503). In step S5503, the value of the least significant bit is set to 0 (logical product is performed with 11111110 in binary number). As a result, even when the read pointer is an even number or when the read pointer is an odd number advanced by 1 from the even number, the address becomes the same as that when the read pointer is even. That is, when the read pointer is an even number, the first transmission of the control command can be performed, and when the read pointer is an odd number, the second transmission can be performed for the same data. It is assumed that the start address of the control command buffer is an even number. Then, it is determined whether or not the control command is stored by determining whether or not the value stored at this address is 0 (step S5504). When the control command is not stored, this control is performed. The command transmission process S5500 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5504 that the control command is stored, the address of the register (transmission register) for transmitting the control command to the sub-control unit 200 is set in the register (step S5505). Read the data (upper 1 byte of the control command) at the address of the control command buffer (value set in the register) and write this data to the address of the register for transmission (set in the register). 1 is added to the address (value set in the register) of the control command buffer (step S5506). Further, the data at the current address of the control command buffer (the lower 1 byte of the control command is read because the address has been advanced by 1 in step S5506), and this data is sent to the address of the register for transmission. (Step S5507). When data is written to the transmission register, the data is transmitted to the sub control means 200.

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the second transmission of the control command has been performed by determining whether or not the value of the read pointer is an odd number (step S5508) and the second transmission. Is performed, the value of the transmission target control command buffer storing the control command is set to 0 and cleared (step S5509). Finally (at the first transmission and at the second transmission), 1 is added to the value of the read pointer (step S5510), and the control command transmission process S5500 is terminated.

-Soft random number update processing S5570-
The soft random number update processing S5570 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when the soft random number update process S5570 is called from the interrupt process S570, the game progress main process S550, or the like, the current value of the soft random number is obtained from the second random number generator 190 (step S5571), and this current A predetermined addition value is added to the value (step S5572). Here, the added value is a prime number, and for example, 10909 is used. By updating by adding such prime numbers, a 2-byte random value becomes a different value at each update, and returns to the initial value after 65536 updates. Then, the initial value of the soft random number stored in the RAM 104 is acquired (step S5573), and the initial value is compared with the current value obtained by adding the added value (step S5574). When the initial value matches the current value, an interrupt counter value that is counted every time the interrupt process S570 is executed is acquired (step S5575), and this interrupt counter value is stored in the second random number generation unit 190. The current value is stored (step S5576), and the interrupt counter value is stored as an initial value (step S5577). Finally, the current value (the current value to which the updated value is added in step S5572 or the current value to which the interrupt counter value is set in step S5576) is stored as a soft random number value (step S5578), whereby the second random number The update of the random number value of the generating means 190 is terminated.

  In the above description, “interrupt processing” means that the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 interrupts the current processing and executes another processing. The method is not limited (for example, a method such as hardware interrupt or software interrupt can be adopted).

(Sub-control means 200)
In such a slot machine 1, the main control means 100 for controlling the game and the sub-control means 200 for controlling the effect on the game are separated so that the game result cannot be influenced from the outside. It is configured. Here, the sub-control unit 200 includes a sub-control board 300 and an image control board 400. Therefore, the main control unit 100 transmits a control command including information related to the game (control state) such as the above-described winning result and game state to the sub control unit 200 in order to control the effect executed by the sub control unit 200. The effect control means 301 of the sub-control board 300 that constitutes the sub-control means 200 determines the effect mode based on the control command received by the sub-control means 200, and the effect means 40 Image display device 41, various effect lamps 42, sound emitting part (speaker) 43, back lamp 44 and sub operation switch 45, using images, light and sound effects, and symbols displayed on reel display window 11. It is configured to produce a production.

  In the sub control means 200, the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 are connected to a bus 210 as shown in FIG. The sub control board 300 is provided with a sub CPU 310, a random number generator 320, a RAM 330, a ROM 340, and an I / F circuit 350, which are connected to the bus 210. On the other hand, the image control board 400 is provided with a sub-sub CPU 410, an image control IC 420, and a sound source IC 460, which are controlled by the sub-sub CPU 410 connected to the bus 210 described above. The sub-sub CPU 410 includes a ROM 495 that stores a program and the like executed on the image control board 400, and a RAM 490 that stores data and the like when the program is executed. Further, a video RAM 430, an image ROM 440, a display circuit 450, and an image display device 41 are connected to the image control IC 420. The image control IC 420 is also called “GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)”, and the image ROM 440 is also called “character ROM” or “CG-ROM”. A sound source ROM 470 and an amplifier 480 are connected to the sound source IC 460, and upper and lower speakers 43 (43a, 43b) are connected to the amplifier 480. The bus 210 is also connected with the various effect lamps 42 (42 a, 42 b) and the back lamp 44 described above, and the lighting / extinguishing operation thereof is controlled by the sub-control board 300. Further, a sub operation switch 45 is connected to the bus 210. The sub operation switch 45 gives an instruction from the player to an effect executed on the sub control board 300 of the sub control means 200, and includes, for example, buttons and direction keys. The sub operation switch 45 is disposed above the stop buttons 33a to 33c, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 310 develops and executes the effect control program recorded in the ROM 340 in the RAM 330 and transmits an effect command to the sub sub CPU 410 provided on the image control board 400, so that the sub sub CPU 410 causes the image control IC 420 to operate. In addition, the sound source IC 460 is controlled so that a game effect is produced by video and sound effects using the image display device 41 and the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b). The video displayed on the image display device 41 is displayed when the image control IC 420 develops and executes the image information stored in the image ROM 440 in the video RAM 430, and the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b). ) Is reproduced based on the acoustic information extracted from the sound source ROM 470 by the sound source IC 460 and output from the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b) via the amplifier 480. Is done. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sound output using the sound emitting unit 43 in the effect using the video displayed on the image display device 41 is transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300. This is executed by the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 based on the effect command. Further, the sub-sub CPU 410 also performs an effect (and an error notification) of only the sound output from the sound emitting unit 43 without using the image display device 41 by an effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 310. Therefore, by using a sound source IC (sound chip) 460 mounted on the image control board 400 having a plurality of channels for outputting sound, it is possible to produce a sound of effects using the image display device 41 for a plurality of channels. Used for output (mainly sound output by the control of the image control board 400) and output of sound without using the image display device 41 (mainly sound output by the control of the sub control board 300). By assigning channels to be used, it is possible to prevent the use channels from overlapping between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 (for example, in the case of the sound source IC 460 having 16 channels, the sub control board 300 has 1 to 6 channels. And 7 to 16 channels are allocated to the image control board 400). Thus, the sub-control board 300 has a function as sound output instruction means, and the image control board 400 has a function as sound output control means.

  The effect executed by the sub CPU 310 is determined according to the control command received by the sub CPU 310 via the I / F circuit 350 as described above. Although controlled, a part of this effect mode (pattern) is determined using a random number value generated by a random number generator 320 provided in the sub-control board 300.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control board 300 produces effects on the effect control means 301 that executes effects, the control command receiving means 302 that receives control commands transmitted from the main control means 100, and the image control board 400. An effect command transmission / reception means 303 for transmitting / receiving commands is provided. Further, the image control board 400 is provided with an image / sound output means 401 that controls images and sounds, and an effect command transmission / reception means 402 that sends and receives effect commands to and from the sub-control board 300. As described above, the main control unit 100 is configured to transmit the same control command twice. For this reason, the sub-control board 300 may validate the control command when it receives two identical control commands (when only one command is received, it is discarded as invalid). In this case, the reliability of the control command received from the main control means 100 is improved. Further, when any one control command can be received, the control command may be validated. Alternatively, when a part of two control commands is lost and one control command can be reproduced from those control commands, the control command may be treated as valid. In this case, it is possible to prevent the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 from being missed.

(Control of production by production control means 301)
The effect process (effect process) by the effect control means 301 will be described with reference to FIG. When the effect control means 301 receives the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 and determines that the start lever 32 has been operated (step S610), the gaming state included in the control command, presence / absence of freeze control, effect group number Then, game information such as information related to AT such as condition device number (the result of the lottery by the lottery means 110), instruction number, various counters, flag values, etc. is acquired and stored in the RAM 330 (step S611). In addition, the effect control unit 301 determines whether or not the condition for switching the effect state is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, the effect state of the next game is switched (step S612). For example, the effect state is switched based on the advantageous section type and the internal game state in the main control means 100. In addition, the effect control means 301 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the current effect state by lottery (step S613). Then, the effect control unit 301 executes effect 1 in the current effect state based on the effect pattern determined in step S613 (step S614). Here, the effect 1 is an effect from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The effect 1 is determined by the image display device 41, the effect determined by the effect pattern. In addition to the effects performed using voice (including music) and video using the lamp 42 and the sound emitting unit 43, effects performed using the back lamp 44 are included. In addition, the push order bell and the push order of the push order replay won in the advantageous section type 2 are notified using the image display device 41 and the like.

  Furthermore, when the effect control means determines that all the main reels 21a to 21c are stopped based on, for example, the third stop acceptance command transmitted from the main control board 100 or the corresponding third cylinder rotation stop command ( In step S615), the symbol (stop symbol) stopped on the effective line is determined based on the first to third cylinder rotation stop commands (or the operation symbol display command) (step S616).

  Next, the effect control means 301 performs the effect 2 corresponding to the current effect state based on the effect pattern described above (step S617). As the effect 2, for example, when a combination of symbols of some kind stops on the effective line, or when a predetermined symbol stops on a predetermined line in the reel display window 11, A certain back lamp 44 is turned on or blinked, or an image corresponding to the role is displayed on the image display device 41.

  Finally, when the effect control unit 301 determines that a bet operation for the next game has been performed and a bet operation has been performed according to the bet command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (step S618), the effect control unit 301 performs an effect based on the above-described effect pattern. 3 is executed (step S619), and the effect for one unit game is ended.

(About the contents of the direction according to the advantageous section type and internal game state)
As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is based on information included in the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 (instruction number, effect number, accessory condition device number, information on AT). An effect using the image display device 41 or the like is executed. Below, an example is demonstrated about effects other than alerting | reporting the correct pushing order of a pushing order bell or pushing order replay.

-Examples of performance based on advantageous section type and internal gaming state-
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect is executed by the effect control means 301 based on the game state (advantageous section type, internal game state, etc.) in the main control means 100. In particular, during the advantageous section (a state of advantageous section type 2 or more), an effect according to the effect state is performed. For example, in the precursor state (in the case of the internal game state 1), it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that it is a predictor state or an effect suggesting the start (winning) of an advantageous game (AT game). In addition, during AT games (in the internal game state 2), in addition to the push order navigation, the number of remaining AT games, the cumulative number of game medals acquired, the number of AT game set continuations, the continuous lottery (AT A continuation effect scared by the result of the continuation determination lottery or AT continuation determination lottery), an end effect of the AT game, and the like can be executed.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured not to perform display (notification) corresponding to the advantageous section counter that is the upper limit value of the game in the advantageous section, unless otherwise described. For example, in the case where the sign game lasts for a long time, or when the AT game ends during the advantageous section, if it is just before the advantageous section reaches the upper limit, the advantage section is not ended and the transition to the precursor state is made again. If the display corresponding to the advantageous section counter is performed, it is not preferable because the player expects the upper limit of the number of balls to be expected from now on. However, in order to prevent the player from being disappointed when, for example, the special conditions described later are satisfied, the number of games up to the advantageous section counter or the upper limit value, AT games It is preferable to perform an effect to notify the end of the event.

  In addition, although the display corresponding to an advantageous area counter is not performed, you may provide the lamp etc. which are lighted when it transfers to an advantageous area. This lamp is managed by the main control board 101 so that the player can recognize it, and is turned on at the timing when the advantageous section is shifted to, or at the start timing of the next game after the transition to the advantageous section, and is lit until the advantageous section ends. Configure to maintain state. Providing notification means (such as a lamp) for notifying such an advantageous section allows the player to recognize that it is an advantageous section and prevent the game from being terminated unintentionally.

-About the fall of the game state by the special role (SB)-
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when in the non-RT gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the special combination (SB) is won and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line. Then, it is configured to fall into the RT1 gaming state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is low. On the other hand, the RT2 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts after a special game of a special role with no setting difference such as a special role (BB-B, C) or a special role (MB-A to E), as described above. Since the advantageous game is being executed, if the player falls to the RT1 gaming state, the player's feeling of advantage is reduced. In addition, after the special combination (BB-A) having a setting difference is won and the special game is executed, the game shifts to the non-RT game state. Therefore, when the special role (SB) is won in the RT2 gaming state or the non-RT gaming state after the special game is finished, by the production of the production control means 301 (for example, in the production 1 described above). By notifying that the special combination (SB) has been won, the player can operate the stop buttons 33a to 33c so that the combination of the special combination (SB) symbols is not stopped and displayed on the active line. (It is possible to prevent falling into the RT1 gaming state), and the effect that the game in the advantageous section gives to the player can be increased. In addition, when a special game is executed by winning the special role (BB-A), after the special game is finished (the state is shifted to the non-RT game state), the next special role (BB without setting difference) -B, C, MB-A to E) can be maintained in a non-RT gaming state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high. The notification that the special role (SB) is won is not only informed by direct contents (“SB winning” etc.), but also a symbol is displayed on a part of the image display device 41, and a voice or lamp is displayed. You may comprise so that it may alert | report.

-Notification when it is determined that the AT game will continue to the upper limit of the advantageous section-
As described above, when a predetermined condition (predetermined conditions 1 and 2) is satisfied in the advantageous section game, the AT game continues until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value. You may comprise so that this predetermined condition may be notified as an effect of the effect control means 301 (for example, in the effect 2 mentioned above). When a predetermined condition 1 (when the AT continuation counter CW exceeds “22”) is satisfied, for example, an effect during an AT game (advantageous game) is an exclusive effect corresponding to the predetermined condition 1 You may alert | report by doing. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific condition is satisfied. Further, when the predetermined condition 1 is satisfied, the number of remaining games of AT games (advantageous games) may not be displayed on the image display device 41 or the like.

-Notice of the end of AT games (advantageous games)-
As described above, when the transition is made to the advantageous section, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the advantageous section counter CA, and when the number of games reaches the upper limit, regardless of the advantageous section type, the internal gaming state, and the RT gaming state. , The advantageous section ends, and it shifts to the non-favorable section. The value of this advantageous section counter CA is included in the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. For this reason, when the number of games in the advantageous section (advantageous section counter CA) satisfies the special condition, the effect control means 301 performs predetermined notification (this is referred to as “end effect”) until the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit value. ) Is configured to be executable. Specifically, when the advantageous section counter CA becomes a value (specific value) that is smaller than the upper limit by a predetermined number of games (for example, when 1450 games are reduced from 1500 games to 50 games), an effect of notifying the end of the AT game is announced. (For example, an effect of notifying the number of remaining games up to the upper limit value of AT games). By giving such notification, the player can suddenly recognize the end of the AT game (advantageous game) and not be disappointed, and end the AT game (advantageous game (advantageous game)) in advance. I can grasp it.

  This end effect is a special effect that requires a predetermined number of games or a predetermined period in place of or in addition to notifying the number of remaining games up to the upper limit of AT games (so-called “ending effect”). )) May be executed. Further, this end effect may be executed even during AT games (during advantageous games), during warning preparation and warning, during internal special games, and during special games.

  Further, the effect control means 301 does not select a continuous effect that is executed across a plurality of games from the predetermined number of games before the number of games in the advantageous section (advantageous section counter CA) reaches a specific value, or It may be configured not to execute. In addition, when the effect control means 301 is executing an effect notifying that the special combination (bonus) has been confirmed, the end effect is not executed even if the condition for executing the end effect is satisfied. You may comprise so that an end effect may be performed after a prize winning.

  In addition, this end effect is configured to notify only when the above-described predetermined condition 1 or 2 (condition in which the AT game (advantageous game) is executed until the advantageous interval counter CA reaches the upper limit value) is satisfied. May be. In addition, when the special effect is won while the end effect is being executed, a suggestion effect that suggests that the special role is aimed at in a game that can be awarded to the special role may be performed while continuing the end effect. . At that time, in the image display device 41, it is preferable to perform the suggestion effect in an area smaller than the end effect.

  In addition, when it is determined that the AT game is ended in the AT game continuation determination, the end of the AT game is notified by the effect control means 301, and when the advantageous section counter CA reaches the upper limit without the end effect, You may comprise so that the same alerting | reporting as it may be determined to be complete | finished in the continuation determination of AT game may be performed.

(Main effect)
The main features and effects of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below.

  First, in the slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the winning combination determining means 110 is configured such that, in a predetermined gaming state (for example, MB gaming state), The specific combination (for example, re-playing combination -D) can be determined as a winning combination, and in the lottery table, the first specific combination is set to have different winning probabilities according to the set value information. The specific combination is set so as to have the same winning probability regardless of the set value information. When the second specific combination is won in a predetermined gaming state, a specific gaming state (an advantageous game (AT game) in an advantageous section) It is configured to determine whether or not to shift to the (executed state). In general gaming machines, the transition to a specific gaming state is determined by a transition lottery triggered by the winning of a specific role, and since the transition probability has a setting difference (difference by setting value information), it is set from the transition probability. There was a problem that it was easy to determine the value. Therefore, by having this first characteristic configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the setting difference even if a setting difference is provided for a specific gaming state.

  Secondly, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention has a predetermined gaming state (a state in which an advantageous game (AT game) is executed in an advantageous section), and in this predetermined gaming state, a gaming state counter ( When the value of the gaming state counter satisfies the first end condition (upper limit value (for example, “1500”)), the predetermined gaming state is ended and the predetermined gaming state is determined during the predetermined gaming state. If the above condition is satisfied (determined as “continue” in the AT continuation determination lottery), the specific game (continuous AT game) can be executed, and the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific game (AT continuation) When it is determined to be “finished” in the determination lottery, the specific game is ended, and a specific condition is satisfied during the specific game (when the AT continuation number counter becomes a predetermined value (for example, “22”), the second Without judging the termination condition It is configured to continue the specific game until the end condition of 1. In the conventional gaming machine, since the difference in profit is determined for each predetermined game state, this condition is satisfied by the timing satisfying the predetermined condition. As a result, it is difficult to change the amount of profits obtained from the above, so by having this second characteristic configuration, this condition is set according to the timing satisfying the predetermined condition in the predetermined gaming state. The amount of profit that can be obtained by satisfying can be changed.

  Thirdly, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention has a predetermined gaming state (a state in which an advantageous game (AT game) is executed in an advantageous section), and in this predetermined gaming state, a gaming state counter ( When the value of the gaming state counter satisfies the first end condition (upper limit value (for example, “1500”)), the predetermined gaming state is ended and the predetermined gaming state is determined during the predetermined gaming state. If the condition is satisfied, the specific game (continuous AT game) can be executed, and if the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific game (determined to be “finished” in the AT continuation determination lottery), the specific game When the game is finished and the specific condition is satisfied during the specific game (the AT continuation determination lottery is won and the AT continuation determination flag is set to “1”), the first ending condition is satisfied even if the second ending condition is satisfied. Until the end condition of It is configured so as to continue. In conventional gaming machines, since the amount of profit is determined for each predetermined gaming state, there is a problem that it is difficult to change the amount of profit obtained by satisfying this condition at the timing satisfying the predetermined condition . Therefore, by having this third characteristic configuration, the amount of profit obtained by satisfying this condition can be changed at the timing satisfying the predetermined condition in the predetermined gaming state.

  Fourthly, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention has a predetermined gaming state (a state in which an advantageous game (AT game) is executed in an advantageous section), and when transitioning to this predetermined gaming state, the gaming state is determined for each game. When the counter (advantageous section counter) is updated and the value of the gaming state counter satisfies the first termination condition (upper limit value (eg, “1500”)), the predetermined gaming state is terminated and the predetermined gaming state is In the game, when the value of the game state counter satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when the remaining 50 games are reached until the upper limit value of the advantageous section counter (first end condition)), the first end condition is set. A predetermined notification (for example, an effect to notify the end of the AT game) can be executed until it is satisfied. In a conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that when a predetermined number of games are executed in a predetermined game state, the predetermined game state ends regardless of the contents of the effects. Therefore, by having this fourth characteristic configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suddenly recognizing the end of the game in the predetermined game state and being disappointed.

  Fifth, in the slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the reel control unit 120 is configured such that the reel control unit 120 has at least one specific reel (e.g., a middle reel) among the plurality of reels 21a to 21c in a predetermined gaming state (e.g. When the reel 21b) is subjected to stop control different from that of the remaining reels, and the predetermined combination (for example, winning combination-ALL) is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the operation mode of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is changed. Accordingly, a first symbol combination (for example, combination of winning combination 02 or winning combination 04) associated with a predetermined payout number (for example, 15) and a smaller number (for example, 14) than the predetermined payout number. The second symbol combination (for example, the combination of the winning combination 05) can be stopped and displayed, and the stop button 33a ~ The probability that the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be stopped and displayed regardless of the operation order of 3c and the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the specific reel is first stopped is specified. When the first stop operation is performed on a reel other than the reels, the second symbol combination is configured to be lower than the probability of stop display. In conventional gaming machines, there is a problem that it is difficult to ensure technical intervention that determines whether to obtain a high payout profit or a low payout profit by a method other than the stop button operation order. Also, in a gaming state (so-called MB game) in which the stop control of a specific reel is different from the control for other reels, the same small part (winning part) wins regardless of the pushing order, or there is a small part that wins by the pushing order. There is a general problem that it is different, and there is a problem that game play becomes monotonous without technical intervention. Therefore, by having this fifth characteristic configuration, it is possible to ensure technical intervention regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons. Further, even if technical intervention is incorporated in a gaming state in which the stop control of a specific reel is different from the control for other reels, a game can be performed without any inconvenience.

1 slot machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

It has a predetermined game section,
The game section counter can be updated for each game in the predetermined game section,
When the value of the game section counter satisfies the first end condition, the predetermined game section is ended,
In the predetermined game section, it is possible to set a specific state in which instruction information advantageous to the player can be notified until the second end condition is satisfied,
When the specific state satisfies the second end condition, a specific notification effect can be executed,
In the specific state, even if the second end condition is not satisfied, the specific state is ended when the first end condition is satisfied,
In the specific state, when the value of the game section counter satisfies a predetermined condition, a predetermined notification effect that requires a predetermined number of games or a predetermined period until the first end condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that is executable and does not notify information on a value of the gaming section counter until at least the predetermined condition is satisfied.