JP6398042B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  Such slot machines include a display that can identify the operation condition of the stop button (hereinafter, operation display) to improve the interest of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4785212

  However, in a slot machine that performs operation display, while the player's awareness of this display is increased, there is a possibility that the player's awareness of the reel that is directly linked to profits may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can raise the player's awareness of the reel while performing operation display.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A display window for enabling visual recognition of the plurality of reels;
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Lottery means for determining the internal winning role by lottery;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
A gaming table capable of providing an AT gaming state that provides a profit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and facilitates the acquisition of the profit,
The lottery means may determine a predetermined internal winning combination by lottery,
In a predetermined game in which the predetermined internal winning combination is determined, if the operating condition of the stop button matches the predetermined operating condition, the main small role is won, while the operating condition of the stop button is the predetermined game. If the operating conditions are different from the above, you may win an assistant minister.
The display means includes
A first display area, and a second display area on the opposite side of the first display area across the display window,
The display control means includes
In the AT gaming state , the first operation display control and the second operation display control can be performed as control for displaying the operation condition of the stop button in an identifiable manner,
The first operation display control is
In the predetermined game, at least the supplementary income information about auxiliary Small Win identifiable, and impossible identify AT gaming state information on the AT gaming state, control for displaying the predetermined operating conditions,
The second operation display control is
In the predetermined game, at least the AT gaming state information can be identified, and the auxiliary profit information cannot be identified.
The display control means includes
Performing the first operation display control on the first display area;
Performing the second operation display control on the second display area;
The first operation display controller and the second operation display controller, Ri different timings der and those capable of rotation of said plurality of reels is started at earlier timing is started,
If you win the main small role, you will receive the first profit,
Wherein when winning the auxiliary Small Win, the less benefit than the first profit characterized Rukoto granted.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of the reel while performing operation display.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure (the 1st figure in all 2 figures) which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a figure (the 2nd figure in all 2 figures) which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination named generically by the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D in FIG. It is a figure which shows operation | movement at the time of operating in the correct operation order for the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D. It is a figure which shows operation | movement at the time of carrying out internal first win to the small role 3-13-14-22-23 and carrying out 1st stop operation. It is a figure which shows operation | movement at the time of carrying out internal winning to small role 3-13-14-22-23, and carrying out right first stop operation. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. 16 is a flowchart of effect control processing (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception in FIG. 16 (step S3003 of FIG. 16). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game start time production state management process (step S3101 of FIG. 17) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect data display process effect data setting process (step S3103 of FIG. 17) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect data setting process for speakers in FIG. 17 (step S3105 of FIG. 17). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when a game state update command is received in FIG. 16 (step S3007 in FIG. 16). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state management process (step S3501 of FIG. 21) at the time of the game completion | finish in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows a part of operation condition alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the display position and display timing of profit operation information and privilege operation information. It is a figure which shows the modification using either profit operation information or privilege operation information.

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

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, there is provided a middle winning line L1 composed of a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel middle symbol. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 6 to be described later is displayed, and FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and the winning line L1 is set when three medals are bet. validate. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol A total of three right-up winning lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A title panel 160 and a sound hole 143 are provided in the upper part of the front door 102. The sound hole 143 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 provided in the slot machine 100 to the outside.

  In the vicinity of the display window 113, an effect image display device 157 surrounding the display window 113 and its periphery is provided. The effect image display device 157 includes a display area below the display window 113 (stop buttons 137 to 139) and a display area above the display window 113 (the display area below the display window 113). There is a display area on the opposite side. This effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the display means of the present invention.

  The device for displaying an image is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be any display device that can display various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix A display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of the display control unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, Reel backlight etc. are connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs display control of the effect image display device 157.

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

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

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

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum pull-in range (less than 5 frames in this embodiment) from the position where the stop operation is performed in order to improve the fun of the game. It is configured.

  Here, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol A) are arranged for one reel, and the number of symbols from any symbol A to the next symbol A corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number of symbols does not exceed, the symbol A exists within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, the bell symbol and the replay symbol correspond to the symbol A. The winning combination composed only of the symbol A is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing. The symbol A can also be referred to as a symbol arranged without exceeding the maximum pull-in range.

  On the other hand, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol B) are arranged for one reel, but the number of symbols between any symbol B and the next symbol B corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number exceeds the number, the case where the symbol B does not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the active line may occur depending on the timing of the stop operation. In this embodiment, the watermelon symbol and the cherry symbol (only the middle reel 111) correspond to the symbol B. Furthermore, even when only one symbol (hereinafter, symbol C) is arranged for one reel, depending on the timing of the stop operation, the symbol C may not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line. obtain. In the present embodiment, the Seven 1 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol, the BAR symbol, and the Cherry symbol (only the right reel 112) correspond to the symbol C. The winning combination that includes these symbols B or C is a winning combination that can be won only when the operation timing is appropriate. In addition, it can also be said that the symbol B and the symbol C are symbols arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. These figures are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1 to 3, replay combinations 1 to 6, and small combinations 1 to 30. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 6 are roles that allow replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 3 and winning prizes for re-game players 1 to 6 are included.

  Special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” for Special Role 1, “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Role 2, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” for Special Role 3.

  When the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination won is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4). This flag is kept on until the special combinations 1 to 3 are won, and it becomes easy to win the special combinations 1 to 3 in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if a special winning combination is not won in a game in which the special roles 1 to 3 are won internally, the game after the next time will be in the same state as the state in which the special winnings 1 to 3 are won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination is It will be easy to win all together. This special combination internal winning state (RT4) will be described later.

  In the case where special roles 1 to 3 are internally elected to overlap with other roles (replaying role or small role), or when other roles are internally won in the special role internal winning state (RT4) The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols constituting the other roles are preferentially aligned.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT5) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 to 3. Furthermore, in the special gaming state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 360) is made, the state is shifted to a re-gaming low probability state (hereinafter this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT5) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 6 are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: Replayer 1 is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, Replayer 2 is “Replay-Replay-Bell”, Replayer 3 is “Belle-Replay-Replay”, Replayer 4 is “Seven 1-Replay-Replay”, Re-playing role 5 is “Seven 2-Replay-Replay”, and Re-playing role 6 is “BAR-Replay-Replay”.

  The re-playing combinations 1 to 6 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when winning a re-game player 1-6, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later), The medals inserted in the game won in the re-game players 1 to 6 may be carried over to the next game as they are and used.

  The above re-playing combination 1 is a combination in which the gaming state does not shift due to winning. On the other hand, the re-gaming role 2 and the re-gaming role 3 are roles in which the gaming state is shifted by winning.

  Among the above-mentioned re-playing roles 1 to 6, re-playing roles 4 to 6 are internal winnings that overlap with re-playing roles 1 to 3, and the re-playing roles for control that are not actually won. It is. Specifically, a plurality of internal winning combinations in which the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 2 or the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 3 are overlapped are associated with each of the correct operation sequences to be described later. Used to provide.

  The small combinations 1 to 30 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 1 to 3 are “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” for Small Role 1, “ANY-Cherry-ANY” for Small Role 2, and “Bell-Bell-Bell” for Small Role 3. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. When winning a small combination 1-3, three medals are awarded for small combination 1, two for small combination 2, and nine medals for small combination 3. Of these, the small combination 3 is a combination in which the gaming state is shifted due to missing (in the case of internal winning but not winning).

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 4 to 12, the small role 4 is “Replay-Seven-1-7”, the small role 5 is “Replay-Seven-1-7”, and the small role 6 is “Replay-Seven-1”. BAR ”, small part 7 is“ Replay-Seven 2-Seven 1 ”, small part 8 is“ Replay-Seven 2-Seven 2 ”, small part 9 is“ Replay-Seven 2-BAR ”, and small part 10 is“ Replay ”. -BAR-Seven 1 ", the small role 11 is" Replay-BAR-Seven 2 ", and the small role 12 is" Replay-BAR-BAR ".

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 13 to 21, the small role 13 is “Seven 1-Replay-Seven 1”, the small role 14 is “Seven 1-Replay-Seven 2”, and the small role 15 is “Seven 1-Replay-”. BAR ”, small role 16 is“ Seven 2-Replay-Seven 1 ”, small role 17 is“ Seven 2-Replay-Seven 2 ”, small role 18 is“ Seven 2-Replay-BAR ”, and small role 19 is“ BAR ”. “Replay-Seven 1”, small role 20 is “BAR-Replay-Seven 2”, and small role 21 is “BAR-Replay-BAR”.

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 22 to 30, the small role 22 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Replay", the small role 23 is "Seven 1-Seven 2-Replay", and the small role 24 is "Seven 1-BAR-". “Replay”, small role 25 is “Seven 2-Seven 1-Replay”, small role 26 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Replay”, small role 27 is “Seven 2-BAR-Replay”, and small role 28 is “BAR” “Seven 1-Replay”, the small role 29 is “BAR-Seven 2-Replay”, and the small role 30 is “BAR-BAR-Replay”.

  When winning a small role 4-30, three medals are awarded. These small combinations 4 to 30 are used for providing a plurality of internal winning combinations of the small combination 3 corresponding to each of the correct operation sequences to be described later by causing internal winnings to overlap with the small combination 3. In other words, the small roles 4 to 30 are winning roles that may be won if they are not operated in the correct operation sequence when the internal winning is overlapped with the small role 3, and is also referred to as an auxiliary small role hereinafter. .

  When the main control unit 300 wins the replaying role 2 in the replay low probability state (RT1), the main control unit 300 shifts to the replay high probability state A (RT2). Further, when the player is awarded the replaying role 2 in the replaying high probability state A (RT2), the state is shifted to the replaying high probability state B (RT3). Let Also, if there is a missing small role 3 in the replay high probability state B (RT3) (in the case of winning an internal but not winning), the game is shifted to the replay high probability state A (RT2). The replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) will be described later.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state A (RT2), a replay high probability state B (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), a special game state ( There are a total of five gaming states (RT5), and these gaming states are controlled by the main controller 300. FIG. 7 shows these five game states. Moreover, the transition condition is described on the arrow which connects each game state. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations in each gaming state. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations collectively referred to as the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D in FIG. In these drawings, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each combination. In each gaming state described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is a random number obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination at the time of the internal lottery. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in a numerical range (for example, 65536). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 500, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 500/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

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

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-game low probability state (RT1) is a disadvantageous game state for the player who has the lowest internal winning probability of the re-gamer among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state). In the replay low probability state (RT1), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the replay low probability state (RT1), the internal winning combination includes special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, Special Role 2 + Small Role 2, Special Role 3 + Small Role 2, Replay Role 1, Replay Role 1-2, Replay Role 1-2-4, Replay Role 1-2-5, Replay Role 1-2 -6, re-playing role 1-2-4-5, re-playing role 1-2-4-6, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3A, small role 3B, small role 3C, small role 3D . If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, there is a case where “having won a win” is expressed as not winning a role.

  In this description, the special combination 1 + small combination 1 sign “+” is used to mean that different types of combinations overlap. That is, special role 1 + small role 1 is an internal winning combination indicating that both special role 1 and small role 1 are internally elected. Special role 1 + small role 2 is a combination of special role 1 and small role 2 It is an internal winning combination indicating that both sides are internally elected, and Special Role 2 + Small Role 1 is an internal winning role indicating that both Special Role 2 and Small Role 1 are internally elected. 2+ small role 2 is an internal winning combination indicating that both special role 1 and small role 1 are internally elected. Special role 3+ small role 1 is an internal winning combination for both special role 2 and small role 1 The special winning combination 3 + the small combination 2 is an internal winning combination indicating that both the special combination 1 and the small combination 1 are internally won.

  In this description, for example, a re-game combination 1 and a re-play game combination 2 are used to indicate that the same type of combination is won internally by using a symbol “-”. In other words, the re-game player 1-2 is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2 are overlapped internally, and the re-game player 1-2-4 is a re-game player 1, an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 4 are overlapped, and the re-playing role 1-2-5 is a re-playing role 1, a re-playing role 2, It is an internal winning combination indicating that the internal winning combination is overlapped with the game combination 5, and the re-playing combination 1-2-6 is overlapped with the re-playing combination 1, the re-playing combination 2, and the re-playing combination 6. This is an internal winning combination indicating that it has been won, and re-playing role 1-2-4-5 is an internal winning in duplicate with re-playing role 1, re-playing role 2, re-playing role 4 and re-playing role 5 This is an internal winning combination indicating that the replaying role 1-2-4-6 overlaps with the replaying role 1, the replaying role 2, the replaying role 4, and the replaying role 6. Indicates that It is an internal winning combination.

  Re-playing role 1-2, Re-playing role 1-2-4, Re-playing role 1-2-5, Re-playing role 1-2-6, Re-playing role 1-2-4-5, Re-playing role 1- 2-4-6 has a correct operation sequence for each, and if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the game player 2 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, Win a prize in Game 1 In the present embodiment, the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left is designated as a replaying role 1-2, a replaying role 1-2-4, and a replaying role. It is associated with the correct operation order for 1-2-5, re-game role 1-2-6, re-game role 1-2-4-5, and re-game role 1-2-4-6. Note that these internal winning combinations may be referred to as push order replays.

  The small combination 3A is an internal winning combination that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation order.

  Small roles 3B are small roles 3-13-14-22-23, small roles 3-13-15-22-24, small roles 3-14-15-23-24, small roles 3-16-17-25. -26, small roles 3-16-18-25-27, small roles 3-17-18-26-27, small roles 3-19-20-28-29, small roles 3-19-21-28-30 , And a small combination 3-20-21-29-30, which is a collective term for nine types of internal winning combinations (No. 26 to 34 in FIG. 9). Each of these internal winning combinations is an internal winning combination in which left first stop operations (left middle right, left and right middle) are associated with each other as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3. Accordingly, the small combination 3B is an internal winning combination in which the left first stop operation (left middle right, left and right middle) is associated as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3.

  The small role 3C includes a small role 3-4-5-22-23, a small role 3-4-6-22-24, a small role 3-5-6-23-24, and a small role 3-7-8-25. -26, small role 3-7-9-25-27, small role 3-8-9-26-27, small role 3-10-11-28-29, small role 3-10-12-28-30 , And a small combination 3-11-12-29-30, which is a general term for nine types of internal winning combinations (Nos. 35 to 43 in FIG. 9). Each of these internal winning combinations is an internal winning combination in which a middle first stop operation (middle left and right, middle right and left) is associated as a correct operation order for winning the small combination 3. Therefore, the small combination 3C is an internal winning combination in which the middle first stop operation (middle left and right, middle right and left) is associated as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3.

  The small role 3D includes a small role 3-4-5-13-14, a small role 3-4-6-13-15, a small role 3-5-6-14-15, and a small role 3-7-8-16. -17, small role 3-7-9-16-18, small role 3-8-9-17-18, small role 3-10-11-19-20, small role 3-10-12-19-21 , A small combination 3-11-12-20-21, which is a collective term for nine types of internal winning combinations (No. 44 to 52 in FIG. 9). Each of these internal winning combinations is an internal winning combination in which the right first stop operation (right middle left, right middle left) is associated as the correct operation sequence for winning the small combination 3. Therefore, the small combination 3D is an internal winning combination in which the right first stop operation (right middle left, right middle left) is associated as the correct operation sequence for winning the small combination 3.

  Note that the above-described small combination 3B, small combination 3C, and small combination 3D are combinations in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order, and these may be referred to as “push order small combinations”. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of an operation in the case where a small combination 3B, a small combination 3C, and a small combination 3D are internally won and operated in the correct operation sequence. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an operation in the case where a small combination 3B, a small combination 3C, and a small combination 3D are internally won and operated in the correct operation order.

  When winning a small combination 3B internally, winning the small combination 3 by performing the left first stop operation. FIG. 10A shows a state where the bell symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 110 by the first left stop operation. When the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation are performed in the order of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel and wins the small role 3 (FIG. 10 (a-)). 1)). Also, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the left first stop operation are performed in the order of the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel and the small role 3 is won (FIG. 10 (a-2)).

  Next, when the small winning combination 3C is won internally, the small winning combination 3 is won by performing the middle first stop operation. FIG. 10B shows a state in which the bell symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 by the middle first stop operation. When the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation are performed in the order of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel and wins the small role 3 (FIG. 10 (b- 1)). Also, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the middle first stop operation are performed in the order of the right reel 112 and the left reel 110, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel, 3 is won (FIG. 10 (b-2)).

  Furthermore, when the small winning combination 3D is won internally, the small winning combination 3 is won by performing the right first stop operation. FIG. 10C shows a state in which the bell symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 112 by the first right stop operation. When the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation are performed in the order of the middle reel 111 and the left reel 110, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel and wins the small role 3 (FIG. 10 (c- 1)). Also, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the right first stop operation are performed in the order of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of each reel and the small role 3 is won (FIG. 10 (c-2)).

  As described above, when the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D are internally elected and operated in the correct operation order, the small combination having more payouts than the auxiliary small combination on the first stop reel. The symbol (bell symbol) constituting 3 is prioritized and stopped on the active line, and after the second and third stops, the symbol (bell symbol) constituting the small role 3 where the possibility of winning remains remains on the active line. By stopping the reels, the reels are stopped so as to win the small role 3 regardless of the operation timing. In this embodiment, the payout of the auxiliary small role is smaller than the payout of the small role 3, but the payout of the auxiliary small role may be the same as the payout of the small role 3, and even in this case, The stopped control can be adopted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, an explanation will be given of the operation when the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D are internally won and not operated in the correct operation sequence. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an operation in the case where the small combination 3-13-14-22-23 is internally won and the middle first stop operation is performed, and FIG. 12 is a small combination 3-13-14-22- It is a figure which shows the operation | movement at the time of carrying out an internal winning to 23 and carrying out right first stop operation.

  If a small combination 3B, a small combination 3C, and a small combination 3D are won internally and they are not operated in the correct order of operations, stop control is executed to win an auxiliary small combination (small combination 4 to 30) if possible. Is done. That is, there is a possibility that even if the operation order is not correct, there is a possibility of winning a prize for an assistant small role.

  In FIG. 11, as an example of the case where the correct operation order is not used, when the small combination 3-13-14-22-23 which is one of the small combinations 3B is internally won and the middle first stop operation is performed The operation of is shown. In addition to the small role 3, the internal winnings for the small role 3-13-14-22-23 are the internal winnings for the small role 13, the small role 14, the small role 22, and the small role 23 as well as the small role 3. It is in a state of being.

  The correct operation sequence for the small role 3B is the left first stop operation, and the middle first stop operation is a different stop operation. Therefore, the small role 3 wins the winning combination at the time of the first first stop operation. Thus, the small combination 13, the small combination 14, the small combination 22, and the small combination 23 remain as candidates for the winning combination. Of the symbols constituting these roles, the symbols corresponding to the middle reel 111 are the small role 13, the small role 14 are the replay symbols, the small role 22 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the small role 23 is the Seven 2 symbol. In the present embodiment, the replay symbol, which is a symbol that has more chances of winning a prize (remains the small role 13 and the small role 14), is stopped. FIG. 11 shows that the replay symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 by the middle first stop operation when the small role 3-13-14-22-23 is internally won.

  The symbols constituting the small combination 13 in which the possibility of winning is left is a 7 1 symbol for both the left reel 110 and the right reel 112. Further, in the symbols constituting the small combination 14 in which the possibility of winning a prize remains, the symbol corresponding to the left reel 110 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the symbol corresponding to the right reel 112 is the Seven 2 symbol.

  If the left second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the left reel Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of 110. Further, when the subsequent right third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the right reel 112 and wins the small role 13 (FIG. 11A). Further, when the subsequent right third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbols are within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the 7-2 symbol stops in the middle of the right reel 112 and wins the small role 14 (FIG. 11B). If the right third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112. Loss occurs (FIG. 11C).

  On the other hand, if the second left stop operation is not performed at the timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110, and the bell symbol also stops and loses for the subsequent right third stop operation (FIG. 11 (d)).

  When the right second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the right reel Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of 112. At this time, only the small role 13 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 13 (FIG. 11 (e)). On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses (FIG. 11). (F)).

  If the right second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbols are within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the right reel Seven 2 symbols stop in the middle of 112. At this time, only the small combination 14 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 14 (FIG. 11 (g)). On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses (FIG. 11). (H)).

  When the right second stop operation is performed at a timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112, and the left third stop operation thereafter. Also, the bell symbol stops and loses (FIG. 11 (i)).

  In FIG. 12, as an example of a case where the correct operation sequence is not operated, when a small combination 3-13-14-22-23, which is one of small combinations 3B, is internally won and the first right stop operation is performed The operation of is shown. In addition to the small role 3, the internal winnings for the small role 3-13-14-22-23 are the internal winnings for the small role 13, the small role 14, the small role 22, and the small role 23 as well as the small role 3. It is in a state of being.

  The correct operation sequence for the small role 3B is the left first stop operation, and the right first stop operation is a different stop operation. Therefore, the small role 3 wins the winning combination at the time of the right first stop operation. Thus, the small combination 13, the small combination 14, the small combination 22, and the small combination 23 remain as candidates for the winning combination. Of the symbols constituting these roles, the symbols corresponding to the right reel 112 are the small role 13 is the Seven 1 symbol, the small role 14 is the Seven 2 symbol, the small role 22 and the small role 23 are the replay symbols. In the present embodiment, the replay symbols, which are symbols that have more chances of winning the prize (remaining the small role 22 and the small role 23), are stopped. FIG. 12 shows that the replay symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 112 by the right first stop operation when the small combination 3-13-14-22-23 is internally won.

  The symbols that make up the small combination 22 in which the possibility of winning is left are the seven 1 symbols for both the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111. In the symbols constituting the small combination 23 in which the possibility of winning a prize remains, the symbol corresponding to the left reel 110 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the symbol corresponding to the middle reel 111 is the Seven 2 symbol.

  If the left second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the left reel Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of 110. Furthermore, when the subsequent middle third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the middle reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and wins the small role 22 (FIG. 12A). Further, when the subsequent middle third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbols are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the 7-2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and wins the small role 23 (FIG. 12B). If the middle third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111. Loss occurs (FIG. 12C).

  On the other hand, if the second left stop operation is not performed at the timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110, and the bell symbol also stops and loses for the subsequent middle third stop operation (FIG. 12D).

  If the middle second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the middle reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the middle reel Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of 111. At this time, only the small role 22 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 22 (FIG. 12E). On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses (FIG. 12). (F)).

  If the middle second stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the middle reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the middle reel Seven 2 symbols stop in the middle of 111. At this time, only the small combination 23 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 23 (FIG. 12G). On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses (FIG. 12). (H)).

  If the middle second stop operation is performed at a timing at which neither of the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and then the left third stop operation Also, the bell symbol stops and loses (FIG. 12 (i)).

  As described above, when the small winning combination 3B, the small winning combination 3C, and the small winning combination 3D are internally won and the first stop operation is performed in the incorrect operation sequence as in the examples of FIGS. The symbol (replay symbol in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) with more types of roles that are likely to remain is given priority and stopped on the active line.

  Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed and the symbols constituting the auxiliary small part that has the possibility of winning are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line of the second stop reel at the timing of the stop operation, The symbol is stopped on the active line, and in other cases, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost. In the latter case, it is only necessary to lose after the third stop. Therefore, it is possible to leave a possibility of winning in a role other than the auxiliary small role at the time of the second stop operation.

  Finally, when the third stop operation has been performed and the symbols constituting the auxiliary small part that has the possibility of winning are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line of the third stop reel at the timing of the stop operation, The symbol is stopped on the active line, and in other cases, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost. In addition, before the third stop operation is performed, if there is no supplementary small combination that has a possibility of winning, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when a small combination 3B, a small combination 3C, and a small combination 3D are internally won and operated in the incorrect operation order, Although the symbols to be configured are preferentially stopped on the active line, it is configured so that the assistant small role cannot be won unless the operation timing is appropriate.

  In addition, there are nine types of internal winning combinations in which the first left stop operation, middle first stop operation and right first stop operation are in the correct operation sequence, and the combinations of auxiliary small roles in each internal winning combination are different. , And symbols (Seven 1 symbols, Seven 2 symbols) except symbols (replay symbols) that are stopped on the active line by the first stop operation when operated in the incorrect operation order among the symbols constituting the auxiliary small role , And BAR symbols) are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range of each reel, so that when the first stop operation is performed in the incorrect operation sequence, which auxiliary small part wins the internal winning In the case where it is not possible to identify whether or not it is possible to win, the probability of winning the auxiliary small role is about 2/9 (1/3 × 2/3).

  In this embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D are equal (5400 in FIG. 8). In other words, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the small combination 3. However, such a configuration is merely an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a role whose correct operation order requires a left first stop operation is made lower than the internal winning probability of other roles, or such a role is provided in the first place. There may be a configuration in which the internal winning probabilities of the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D are biased. In this case, it is easier to win the small role 3 if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right first stop operation or the middle first stop operation than the stop operation in the operation order of the left first stop operation. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the combination, there may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a plurality of push order small roles for winning in the small role 3 are employed. For example, when a single role, such as a small role 3, is provided, this role is internally won. Whether or not to set the correct operation order and details of the correct operation order may be determined by lottery.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the combination in which the correct operation order is associated with the push order small combination winning in the small combination 3 is used, but the combination in which the correct operation timing is associated may be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the lottery probability of the internal winning combination (No. 26 to 34, 35 to 43, 44 to 52 in FIG. 9) corresponding to each of the small combination 3B, the small combination 3C, and the small combination 3D is the same. However, they do not have to be completely the same and may be substantially the same.

  In FIG. 7, it is shown that when the re-game player 2 is won, the game shifts to a re-game high probability state A (RT 2) described later. Further, it is shown that when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later is entered. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replay high probability state A (RT2)>
The re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and is more advantageous than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). In the replay high probability state A (RT2), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the re-playing high probability state A (RT2), the internal winning combinations include special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2 , Special role 2 + small role 2, special role 3 + small role 2, replay role 1, replay role 2-3, replay role 2-3-4, replay role 2-3-5, replay role 2 3-6, replay role 2-3-4-5, replay role 2-3-4-6, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3A, small role 3B, small role 3C, small role 3D is there. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  The re-playing role 2-3 is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 3 are overlapped, and the re-playing role 2-3-4 is the re-playing role 2, This is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 3 and the re-playing role 4 are overlapped, and the re-playing role 2-3-5 is a re-playing role 2, a re-playing role 3, and a re-playing role. 5 is an internal winning combination indicating that the internal winning combination is duplicated, and the replaying player 2-3-6 wins the internal winnings overlapping with the replaying role 2, the replaying role 3, and the replaying role 6. The re-playing role 2-3-4-5 overlaps with the re-playing role 2, the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, and the re-playing role 5 The re-playing role 2-3-4-6 is internally won in duplicate with the re-playing role 2, the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, and the re-playing role 6 Internal winnings indicating that It is.

  Re-playing role 2-3, re-playing role 2-3-4, re-playing role 2-3-5, re-playing role 2-3-6, re-playing role 2-3-4-5, re-playing role 2- 3-4-6 has a correct operation sequence for each, and if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the game player 2 wins the game, and if any other stop operation is performed, Win a prize in Game 3 In the present embodiment, the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left is designated as a replaying role 2-3, a replaying role 2-3-4, and a replaying role. It is associated with the correct operation order for 2-3-5, replaying role 2-3-6, replaying role 2-3-4-5, and replaying role 2-3-4-6. Note that these internal winning combinations may be referred to as push order replays.

  In FIG. 7, it is shown that, when winning the re-playing combination 2, the state shifts to a re-playing high probability state B (RT 3) described later. Further, it is shown that when the re-game player 3 is won, the game is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1). Further, it is shown that when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later is entered. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replay High Probability State B (RT3)>
The re-game high probability state B (RT3) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game player is higher than that of the re-game high probability state A (RT2) and is more advantageous than the re-game high probability state A (RT2). In the replay high probability state B (RT3), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the replay high probability state B (RT3), the internal winning combination includes special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2 , Special role 2 + small role 2, special role 3 + small role 2, replay role 1, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3A, small role 3B, small role 3C, small role 3D. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In FIG. 7, the game is shifted to the re-playing high probability state A (RT 2) by missing the push order small combination 3 (the small combination 3 B, the small combination 3 C, and the small combination 3 D are won internally and do not win the small combination 3). It has been shown. In the present embodiment, even when winning a small role 4-30, the game shifts to the replay high probability state A (RT2) (the transition condition (C) is satisfied), but wins the small role 4-30. In such a case, it is possible not to shift to the replay high probability state A (RT2). Further, it is shown that when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later is entered. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special winning internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special winnings 1 to 3 is set to ON, and the internal winning probability of the replaying role is higher than the replaying low probability state (RT1). The gaming state is more advantageous than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). In the special winning internal winning state (RT4), the winning combinations include a replaying role 1, a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3A, a small role 3B, a small role 3C, and a small role 3D. If the winning combination is not won internally (29736/65536), the player can stop the combination at a predetermined timing to display the symbol combinations corresponding to the special winning combinations 1 to 3. In this special combination internal winning state (RT4), the internal winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, in the special combination internal winning state (RT4), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 to 3 is displayed (when winning the special combination 1 to 3), a special game described later. Transition to state (RT5).

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special gaming state (RT5) is the most advantageous gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the small role 3 is higher than in the other gaming states and the medal acquisition is easier than in the other gaming states. In the special game state (RT5), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the “RT5” column on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. The winning combination in the special gaming state is the small role 3A. This small combination 3A is a combination that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation timing when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 7 shows that, in the special game state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number is made, the game shifts to the replay low probability state (RT1). The prescribed number in the present embodiment is 360 when winning the special roles 1 and 2 and 90 when winning the special role 3.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined amount. May be terminated when the number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played.

<AT production state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls five game states (RT1 to RT5). On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 controls and manages two effect states, a normal effect state and an AT effect state, separately from these gaming states.

  In the AT effect state, an operation condition notification effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the winning combination. Specifically, when an internal winning is made to the push order small combination (No. 26 to 52 in FIGS. 8 and 9), the operation order for winning the small combination 3 is notified, and the push order replay (FIG. 8). No. 11 to No. 22) will be notified of the order of operations for winning the re-gamer 2 in the case of internal winning. Note that the combination for which the operation condition is notified is referred to as an AT combination. Devices used for the operation condition notification effect include an effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, and various lamps 420.

  The AT effect state is set (maintained) according to the number of internal AT games. Here, the number of internal AT games is a value for maintaining the AT effect state. In this embodiment, when a small combination 1 or small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets is set by lottery (hereinafter referred to as AT lottery) (step S3213 in FIG. 18). In this embodiment, when the normal performance state is set, if the number of AT sets is not 0, the AT performance state is set and an initial value (for example, 50) is set for the number of internal AT games (see FIG. 22 step S3609, step S3611). After that, when the number of internal AT games becomes 0, if the number of AT sets is not 0, an initial value is set again for the number of internal AT games (step S3611 in FIG. 22). The state is set (step S3615 in FIG. 22).

  For example, the AT effect state period may be maintained using only the number of internal AT games without using the number of AT sets. Further, the AT effect state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of AT games or AT sets. In addition, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games according to a predetermined condition may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the push order replay has a different result depending on the operation order has been described, but after adopting the push order replay whose result depends on the operation timing, the operation timing is notified by the operation condition notification effect. (For example, notification may be made so as to aim at a certain symbol). That is, the AT combination may be a combination having a different result depending on the operation condition including at least one of the operation order and the operation timing, and the operation condition notification effect may be any notification of these operation conditions. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  Further, as in this embodiment, when the correct operation conditions are the same for different combinations, a configuration with the same display content may be employed, but display content may be different for each combination.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 13 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this process, whether or not a medal has been inserted is checked, and preparation for transmission of an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted is performed. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a prescribed number (three) of medals are used. If the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals and a valid winning line are displayed. The game is confirmed and the game is started.

  In step S105, an internal lottery process is executed. In this process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery (raffle lottery) is performed using this and the random number value obtained from the random number generation circuit 316. Determine the winning role. In addition, preparation for transmitting an internal winning command including information capable of identifying the internal winning combination to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. The internal winning command is a command that is transmitted substantially simultaneously with the timing at which the game is started. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S107, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S109, on the condition that the game interval timer is 0, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. In addition, preparations for transmitting a reel rotation start command are made at the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 have a predetermined rotation speed, the index sensor provided on each reel is detected, and the symbol position of each reel is grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. The game interval counter ensures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the present embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

  In step S111, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to in order to stop the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139. One of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set to “1”, and preparation for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation is performed. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 2 has been won.

  In step S115, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of awarded medals is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  In step S117, game state update processing is performed. In this process, based on the conditions shown in the RT transition diagram (FIG. 7), the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), the special role The game states of the internal winning state (RT4) and special game state (RT5) are shifted (updated). In addition, the game state update command including information that can identify the current game state is prepared for transmission.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. For example, a process of updating various timers for each time unit, such as subtracting the game interval timer, is executed.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interruption processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop First to third stop operation commands accompanying acceptance of the operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, (Reel stop command, gaming state update command), bits 0 to 10 are commands It is composed of over data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

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

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

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

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 15B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 15C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3003, an internal winning command reception process is executed, and the effect control process ends. Details of the internal winning command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether a gaming state update command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, a game state update command reception process is executed, and the effect control process ends. Details of the game state update command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3009, when a command other than that described above is received, a process for setting effect data corresponding to the command is executed, and the effect control process ends.

  Next, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003 in FIG. 16) in the effect control process in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003 in FIG. 16) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, a game start presentation state management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3103. The details of the game start stage production state management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3103, effect data display device effect data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3105. The details of the effect data display device effect data setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3105, speaker effect data setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S3107. Details of the speaker effect data setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3107, other processing upon receipt of the internal winning command is executed. In this process, for example, effect data for controlling other effect devices such as various lamps 420 is set. After this process, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the game start presentation state management process (step S3101 of FIG. 17) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 17 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start time presentation state management process (step S3101 in FIG. 17) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3211.

  In step S3203, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state (RT5). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3211; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special combination internal winning state (RT4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3209. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3207.

  In step S3207, 1 is subtracted from the number of internal AT games, and the process proceeds to step S3209. Here, the number of internal AT games is a value for maintaining the AT effect state, and the game state is a low replay probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state A (RT2), and a replay high probability state B ( Subtracted in the case of RT3).

  In step S3209, the number of displayed AT games is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S3211. Here, the number of displayed AT games indicates the number of internal AT games when the game state is the low replay probability state (RT1), the high replay probability state A (RT2), and the high replay probability state B (RT3). It is a value to do. However, when the gaming state is the special role internal winning state (RT4), only the number of displayed AT games is subtracted without subtracting the number of internal AT games. For this reason, it is configured not to be able to grasp that the state has shifted to the special combination internal winning state (RT4) only by changing the number of displayed AT games. In this configuration, there is a difference between the number of internal AT games and the number of displayed AT games during the special role internal winning state (RT4), but the re-game low probability state (RT1) is passed through the special game state (RT5) thereafter. The display AT game number is set to the same value as the internal AT game number at the timing of shifting to (Step S3515 in FIG. 21), and this is solved. It should be noted that the number of displayed AT games may be subtracted only when the special combination internal winning state (RT4) and the sign flag described later are on.

  In step S3211, No. 1 in FIG. It is determined whether or not 23, 24 (pocket 1 alone or pocket 2 alone) is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3213. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  In step S3213, the number of AT sets is added. This process is a process of performing a lottery on whether or not to add the number of AT sets, and adding the number of AT sets when the lottery is won. This process is a process executed in both the normal performance state and the AT performance state, and the winning probability of the lottery in the present embodiment is the same in each performance state, but the winning is different depending on the performance state. It may be a probability.

  In step S3215, it is determined whether or not the precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3217. Otherwise, the effect start time management state management process is terminated. The precursor flag is a flag that is set to ON in a game state update command reception process described later (step S3507 in FIG. 21).

  Next, details of the effect data display device effect data setting process (step S3103 in FIG. 17) in the internal winning command reception process in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of effect data display device effect data setting processing (step S3103 in FIG. 17) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3301, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3303, No. 1 in FIG. It is determined whether or not internal winning is performed in 11 to 22 (push order replay). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3305, effect data for displaying the correct operation order in the region above the top of the display window 113 among the regions that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157 is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3307.

  In step S3307, the effect data for displaying the correct operation order in the area below the lowermost part of the display window 113 among the areas that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157 is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3309, No. 1 in FIG. It is determined whether 26-52 (push order small combination) is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3311, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3311, effect data for displaying the correct operation order in the region above the top of the display window 113 among the regions that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157 is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3313.

  In step S <b> 3313, the effect data for displaying the internal winning bonus is set in an area above the top of the display window 113 in the area that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S3315, it is determined whether or not the precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3317; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3319.

  In step S <b> 3317, effect data for displaying the correct operation sequence in the first display mode (details will be described later) in the area below the lowermost part of the display window 113 among the areas that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3319, effect data for displaying the correct operation order in the second display mode (details will be described later) in the region below the lowermost part of the display window 113 among the regions that can be displayed by the effect image display device 157. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3321, for the effect image display device 157 for performing display based on the internal winning results other than the push order replay and the push order small role being derived, the display of the number of displayed AT games in the AT effect state, and the like. Production data is set. Thereafter, the effect image display device effect data setting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the speaker effect data setting process (step S3105 in FIG. 17) in the internal winning command reception process in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the speaker effect data setting process (step S3105 in FIG. 17) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3401, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3403, No. 1 in FIG. 11-22 (push order replay) or No. It is determined whether 26-52 (push order small combination) is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3405, effect data is set that causes the speakers 272 and 277 to output (identifiable) sound indicating the correct operation order. Note that the voice indicating the correct operation order in the present embodiment is configured not to change the mode based on whether or not the precursor flag is on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3407, effect data for the speakers 272 and 277 is set for outputting sound based on the internal winning results other than the push order replay and the push order small combination being derived. Thereafter, the speaker effect data setting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the game state update command reception process (step S3007 in FIG. 16) in the effect control process in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state update command reception process (step S3007 in FIG. 16) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3501, the game end effect state management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3503. The details of the game end effect state management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3503, No. 1 in FIG. 1-9 (special roles 1-3 alone or in duplicate), or It is determined whether or not 23, 24 (pocket 1 alone or pocket 2 alone) is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3505; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3505, it is determined whether or not the precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3511; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3507.

  In step S3507, the precursor flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3509.

  In step S3509, 5 is set as the number of precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3511, it is determined whether the number of precursor games is 0 or whether the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3513. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3515.

  In step S3513, the precursor flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3515.

  In step S3515, other processing when a game state update command is received is executed. In this process, for example, the value of the number of displayed AT games is set to the value of the number of internal AT games at the end of the special gaming state (RT5). After this process, the game state update command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the details of the game end effect state management process (step S3501 of FIG. 21) in the game state update command reception process of FIG. 21 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing a flow of the game end effect state management process (step S3501 in FIG. 21) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3601, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3603; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3607.

  In step S3603, it is determined whether or not the number of internal AT games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3605. If not, the game end-time effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S3605, it is determined whether the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3615.

  In step S3607, it is determined whether the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3609. If not, the game end-time effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S3609, the effect state is set to the AT effect state, and the process proceeds to step S3611.

  In step S3611, 50 is set for the number of internal AT games and the number of displayed AT games, respectively, and the flow proceeds to step S3613.

  In step S3613, the number of AT sets is decremented by 1, and the effect state management process at the end of the game ends.

  In step S3615, the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and the game end time effect state management process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 23B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 23C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 23D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 23A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 23A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

≪Operation explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<From normal production state to AT production state>
In the initial state of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), and the rendering state is the normal rendering state. In the normal performance state, the operation order for winning the re-playing combination 2 and the operation order for winning the small combination 3 are not notified (the operation condition notification effect is not executed). For this reason, the transition to the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) and the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) is unlikely to occur, and it is difficult to maintain these gaming states. That is, in the normal performance state, the replay low probability state (RT1) is mainly set.

  In this state, the small winning combination 1 or small winning combination 2 is independently won internally, and when the AT lottery is won, the AT effect state is set, and the number of internal AT games and the number of displayed AT games are set (step S3213 in FIG. 18). Steps S3609 and S3611 in FIG. In the AT effect state, the operation condition notification effect is executed (step S3305, step S3307, step S3311, step S3313, step S3317, step S3319, and step S3405 of FIG. 20). By performing the stop operation in accordance with the operation condition notification effect, the replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) are maintained, which is advantageous to the player.

<From AT production state to normal production state>
In the AT effect state, if the gaming state is other than the special role internal winning state (RT4) and the special gaming state (RT5), the number of internal AT games is subtracted for each game (step S3207 in FIG. 18). If the gaming state is other than the special gaming state (RT5), the number of displayed AT games is subtracted for each game (step S3209 in FIG. 18). Therefore, if the game state is the low replay probability state (RT1), the high replay probability state A (RT2), and the high replay probability state B (RT3), the number of internal AT games is grasped from the displayed AT game number. Can do. In the special combination internal winning state (RT4), the number of displayed AT games decreases, but the number of internal AT games is maintained. In this state, when the state shifts to the special game state (RT5) and then becomes the replay low probability state (RT1), the number of displayed AT games is adjusted to the number of maintained internal AT games, and the number of displayed AT games is again converted from the number of displayed AT games The number of games can be grasped (step S3515 in FIG. 21).

  When the number of internal AT games becomes 0, if the number of AT sets is not 0, this is subtracted to newly set the number of internal AT games and the number of displayed AT games. An effect state is set (steps S3611, S3613, and S3615 in FIG. 22).

<About the precursor flag>
In the present embodiment, when the special combination 1 to 3 or small combination 1 or small combination 2 (No. 1 to 9, 23, 24 in FIG. 8) is won internally, the precursor flag is set to ON (see FIG. 21 (step S3507), and after that, after a certain game is digested or when the special game state (RT5) shifts, a configuration is adopted in which this is set to OFF (step S3513 in FIG. 21). Then, when this flag is set to ON, by changing the presentation (for example, step S3317 and step S3319 in FIG. 19), the special combination internal winning state (RT4), special gaming state (RT5), or AT We can expect expectations for the addition of the number of sets.

  In the case of the single internal winning of the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 (Nos. 23 and 24 in FIG. 8), a lottery may be performed as to whether or not to turn on the precursor flag. Even in this case, the above-described effects are exhibited.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the setting period of the precursor flag is managed by the number of games is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be configured to end with an arbitrary condition such as winning of an end lottery. .

<About the mode of operation condition notification effect>
In the above-described AT effect state, an operation condition notification effect may be executed. Hereinafter, this aspect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation condition notification effect, and FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a part of the operation condition notification effect. In the following description, the area above the top of the display window 113 in the display area of the effect image display device 157 is referred to as the upper display area (or the top), and is below the bottom of the display window 113. This area is referred to as a lower display area (or lower part).

  When an internal winning is made in the push order small role (No. 26 to 52 in FIG. 8) in the AT effect state, information that can identify the correct operation order and the auxiliary small role that has been internally won is displayed in the upper display area (FIG. 8). 19 steps S3311 and S3313), information that can identify the correct operation order is displayed in the lower display area (steps S3317 and S3319 in FIG. 19).

  FIG. 24A shows an example of these displays. In the upper display area, the characters “first stop left” correspond to an example of information that can identify the correct operation order. In addition, the symbol combinations corresponding to the four types of auxiliary small combinations underneath correspond to an example of information that can identify the auxiliary small combination that is won internally. Furthermore, in the lower display area, the number 1 displayed at a position directly below the left reel 110 corresponds to an example of information that can identify the correct operation order. FIG. 24B shows that the display of these pieces of information is started at the same timing before the stop operation becomes effective.

  In addition, when the internal winning is performed in the push order replay (Nos. 11 to 22 in FIG. 8), information that can identify the correct operation order is displayed in both the upper display area and the lower display area.

<About the display mode of the upper display area>
For example, in the leftmost diagram in FIG. 25A, the display content in the upper display area when the small role 3-13-14-22-23 (No. 26 in FIG. 9) is won internally is shown. It is shown. In the small role 3-13-14-22-23, the correct operation order for winning the small role 3 is the first stop operation on the left, and the auxiliary winning roles that are elected internally are the small role 13, the small role 14, A small role 22 and a small role 23. For this reason, the character which shows the left first stop operation, and the symbol combination of the small combination 13, the small combination 14, the small combination 22, and the small combination 23 are displayed.

  In the middle of FIG. 25 (a), the display content in the upper display area in the case of winning a small role 3-4-5-22-23 (No. 35 in FIG. 9) is shown. ing. The small role 3-4-5-22-23 is the first stop operation in which the correct operation order to win the small role 3 is the middle first stop operation. A small role 22 and a small role 23. For this reason, the character which shows middle 1 stop operation, and the symbol combination of the small part 4, the small part 5, the small part 22, and the small part 23 are displayed.

  The rightmost diagram in FIG. 25 (a) shows the display contents in the upper display area in the case where a small role 3-4-5-13-14 (No. 44 in FIG. 9) is won internally. It is shown. In the small role 3-4-5-13-14, the correct operation order for winning the small role 3 is the first stop operation on the right, and the auxiliary small roles that are elected internally are the small role 4, the small role 5, A small role 13 and a small role 14. For this reason, the character which shows the right first stop operation and the symbol combination of the small part 4, the small part 5, the small part 13, and the small part 14 are displayed.

  From the above, it can be said that in the upper display area, the auxiliary winning combination that is won internally is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  Further, the display mode of the correct operation order in the display of the upper display area may be any display mode as long as the correct operation order can be identified. Similarly, as for the display mode of the auxiliary small combination in the upper display, any display mode may be adopted as long as it is a display mode that can identify the auxiliary small combination that is won internally. In addition, since the display content of the upper display area does not change depending on the state of the precursor flag, the degree of expectation for the special role internal winning state (RT4) cannot be identified. That is, it can be said that the upper display area does not have a display capable of identifying the degree of expectation for the special role internal winning state (RT4).

<About the display mode of the lower display area>
25 (b) and 25 (c) show the display contents of the lower display area. For example, in the leftmost diagram in FIGS. 25B and 25C, the display contents in the lower display area when the small winning combination 3B (Nos. 26 to 34 in FIG. 9) is won internally are shown. Yes. For these combinations, the correct operation sequence for winning the small combination 3 is the first left stop operation. For this reason, by displaying the number 1 on the left side of the lower display area (below the left reel 110), the correct operation sequence is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the middle of FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (c), the display contents in the lower display area when the small winning combination 3C (Nos. 35 to 43 in FIG. 9) is won internally are shown. For these combinations, the correct operation sequence for winning the small combination 3 is the middle first stop operation. Therefore, by displaying the number 1 in the middle of the lower display area (below the middle reel 111), the correct operation sequence is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In addition, the rightmost diagram in FIGS. 25B and 25C shows the display contents in the lower display area when the small role 3D (No. 44 to 52 in FIG. 9) is won internally. Yes. For these combinations, the correct operation sequence for winning the small combination 3 is the right first stop operation. Therefore, by displaying the number 1 on the right side of the lower display area (below the right reel 112), the correct operation sequence is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  Note that the display mode shown in FIG. 25B is a display mode (first display mode) when the precursor flag is on, and the display mode shown in FIG. 25C is when the previous flag is off. This is the display mode (second display mode). In any of these display modes, the correct operation order is displayed in an identifiable manner. Furthermore, by properly using these display modes, when the precursor flag is on, the expectation for the internal winning of the special role can be increased. That is, it can be said that the lower display area displays the degree of expectation for the special role internal winning state (RT4) depending on the display mode.

  Note that the difference between the first display mode and the second display mode is not only the difference in display size as in the present embodiment, but also the difference in display mode such as, for example, different colors. It is sufficient that the person can be identified. It should be noted that the display content of the lower display area does not change depending on the auxiliary winning combination that is won internally, and cannot be identified. That is, in the lower display area, it can be said that there is no display that can identify the auxiliary winning combination that is won internally.

<Supplementary information about operational condition notification effect>
As described above, when the internal winning is made in the push order small role (Nos. 26 to 52 in FIGS. 8 and 9) in the AT effect state, in the upper display area, the correct operation order and the auxiliary small role that has been won internally are displayed. The display that can identify the special role internal winning state (RT4) is not performed. Also, in the lower display area, a display that can identify the correct operation sequence and the expectation for the special role internal winning state (RT4) is executed, while the auxiliary winning combination that has been internally won can be identified. Possible display is not performed. Therefore, the correct operation order can be grasped in both the upper display area and the lower display area. Furthermore, by displaying different information in the upper display area and the lower display area, the line of sight is moved from one display area to the other display area, and the reels between the two display areas are visually recognized to raise awareness of this. Can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, in the upper display area, the auxiliary winning combination that is won internally is displayed so as to be identifiable, but not limited to this, the internal winning combination itself (the numerical value of No. shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, Alternatively, an image corresponding to this) and the type of internal winning combination (such as push order replay and push order small combination) may be displayed in an identifiable manner. Information on the correct operation order from the derived internal winning combination information Any display that can identify the excluded information (information other than the correct operation order) may be used. It should be noted that the information related to the internal winning combination is directly related to the medal payout (profit) in the game, and can also be referred to as information related to profit. Below, in order to distinguish the information regarding profit except the information regarding the correct operation order, this is called auxiliary profit information.

  In the present embodiment, the lower display area displays the expectation for the special role internal winning state (RT4) in an identifiable manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT effect state is extended (AT set number, AT game). The degree of expectation for the provision of a privilege that makes it easy to obtain profits (granting itself), the provision of the privilege itself, or the degree of expectation that the privilege is granted What is necessary is just to display the information regarding a privilege, such as the degree of expectation for the grant (grant itself), in an identifiable manner.

  By displaying the information described above in an identifiable manner in each display area, the above-described effect can be obtained. Note that, as described above, each of the upper and lower displays has different information that can be identified depending on the display mode, and therefore the display mode of each display is different.

  In the present embodiment, in the upper display area, the correct operation order and the internal winning sub-pocket are separately displayed, but even when these are displayed integrally, the information of both is displayed. If it can be identified, the effect of raising the awareness of the reels is obtained. Note that, as in this embodiment, if the payout of the small combination 3 is larger than that of the auxiliary small combination, there is a possibility that the display of the auxiliary small combination may be neglected. It is possible to make it easy to recognize both the operation order and the auxiliary prize winning in the inside.

  In the present embodiment, the correct operation order is displayed in an identifiable manner in both the upper display area and the lower display area, but this information can identify at least one of the operation order and the operation timing. Any information (operation conditions) may be used. Even with this configuration, awareness of the reel can be increased. In addition, although the same operation condition is displayed so as to be identifiable in both the upper display area and the lower display area, for example, the internal winning combination is the small combination 3-13-14-22-23 (No. in FIG. 9). 26), in the upper display area, the left first stop is displayed in an identifiable manner, and in the lower display area, the operation order of the middle left and right is displayed in an identifiable manner. As long as the advantages of the operating conditions are the same, the operating conditions specified by the respective information may be different.

<About display area and display timing>
In the present embodiment, information related to profits and the correct operation order (hereinafter referred to as profit operation information) are displayed in the upper display area as in the case of an assistant elector who is elected internally, and information related to benefits and correct answers as in the case of special roles are granted. The operation order (hereinafter, privilege operation information) is displayed in the lower display area. For example, the profit operation information may be displayed in the lower display area and the privilege operation information may be displayed in the upper display area. Moreover, in this embodiment, although profit operation information and privilege operation information are displayed at the same timing, it is not restricted to this, You may make it display each information at a different timing. Even with these configurations, awareness of the reel can be increased. Hereinafter, these configurations will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the display position and display timing of profit operation information and privilege operation information. In this figure, the solid line indicates profit operation information, and the dotted line indicates privilege operation information.

  First, FIG. 26A shows a display area and display timing of profit operation information and privilege operation information in the present embodiment. Specifically, it is shown that profit operation information is displayed at the same time in the upper display area, and privilege operation information is displayed at the lower display area before the start of reel rotation. One of these pieces of information may be displayed simultaneously with the start of rotation. FIG. 26B shows a modification in which the display of privilege operation information in the lower display area is started at the timing of starting rotation. FIG. 26C shows a modified example in which the display of profit operation information in the upper display area is started at the rotation start timing.

  FIG. 26D shows a modification in which the display areas for profit operation information and privilege operation information in FIG. In this modification, profit operation information is displayed in the lower display area, and privilege operation information is displayed in the upper display area. In addition, as in the modified examples of FIGS. 26B and 26C with respect to FIG. 26A, the display timing can also be varied for FIG. FIG. 26 (e) shows a modification in which the display of profit operation information in the lower display area is started at the start of rotation. FIG. 26F shows a modified example in which the display of the privilege operation information in the upper display area is started at the rotation start timing.

  There may be a plurality of types of start timings for displaying profit operation information and privilege operation information, and any timing may be used. However, if it is information including correct operation conditions, it will be stopped. It is preferable to make it before the operation is valid. In this embodiment, each display is started before the start of reel rotation, and in this way, the stop mode of the previous game can be recognized, and the subsequent symbol position of the reel can be recognized more. There is a case. In addition, although the end timing of the display of profit operation information and privilege operation information may be any timing, providing the end timing so that there is a period in which the display of each information is performed at the same time can enhance the above-described effect. it can.

  In the present embodiment and the modification shown in FIG. 26, in either the upper display area or the lower display area, an operation condition (correct operation order) that is not disadvantageous to the internal winning combination is displayed, so that which display is displayed. It is configured so that the operating conditions can be grasped even when viewed. In addition, in order to raise awareness of reels (in order to move the line of sight from one display area to the other display area), a configuration is adopted in which different (non-overlapping) information is displayed in the upper display area and the lower display area. ing.

  Therefore, for example, in FIGS. 24 and 25, if the information is about information other than the privilege displayed in the lower display area, it may be displayed in the upper display area. Moreover, if it is information regarding other profits other than the auxiliary profit information displayed in the upper display area, it may be displayed in the lower display area. In these examples, some of the four types of assistant small roles displayed in the upper display area in the example of FIG. 24 are moved to the lower display area, or the precursor flag is turned on as shown in FIG. In the case of, even if the operation order of the upper display area is displayed in a large size without displaying the operation order in the lower display area, different information is displayed in the upper display area and the lower display area. As a result, the above-described effects are achieved.

  Based on the above, for information other than the correct operation order displayed in both display areas, information on profits different from the supplementary profit information displayed in one display area in an identifiable manner is used for the other. It may be displayed in a display area so as to be identifiable (regardless of information related to the benefit), and information related to the benefit that is different from the information related to the benefit displayed in one display area can be identified in the other display area. May be displayed (information on profits is irrelevant). In addition, without considering profits and benefits, one information that can be identified in one display area cannot be identified in the other display area, and one information that can be identified in the other display area is displayed in one Even if the area cannot be identified, the awareness of the reel can be increased. However, this effect can be further enhanced when information (profit or privilege) related to the player's advantage is adopted as in this embodiment.

<Modification using either profit operation information or privilege operation information>
Hereinafter, a modified example using either profit operation information or privilege operation information will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing a modification using either profit operation information or privilege operation information.

  In the description of FIG. 26, in the configuration in which the profit operation information and the privilege operation information are combined, the area for displaying these and the timing thereof are described. In these configurations, information that does not overlap each other is displayed in the upper display area and the lower display area, thereby raising awareness of the reels.

  However, for example, when an internal win is given to the push order small role in the AT effect state, only the correct operation order is displayed in the lower display area, and then the correct operation order and auxiliary small role are displayed in the upper display area (profit) Display the operation information), since the line of sight moves across the reels in order to obtain information on the auxiliary small part that is displayed after the lower display area is first seen, Can raise awareness. That is, profit operation information is displayed in a configuration in which profit operation information is displayed in one display area, and only operation conditions (hereinafter, non-profit operation information) are displayed in the other display area. By displaying the non-profit operation information before, the awareness of the reel can be increased. FIG. 27A shows a configuration in which profit operation information is displayed in the upper display area after non-profit operation information is displayed in the lower display area. FIG. 27B shows a configuration in which profit operation information is displayed in the lower display area after non-profit operation information is displayed in the upper display area. In any of these configurations, awareness of the reel can be increased.

  Moreover, it can be set as the same structure also in privilege operation information instead of profit operation information. That is, the privilege operation information is displayed in a configuration in which the privilege operation information is displayed in one display region and only the operation condition (hereinafter, non-privilege operation information) is displayed in the other display region. By displaying the non-privilege operation information before, the awareness of the reel can be enhanced. FIG. 27C shows a configuration in which the privilege operation information is displayed in the upper display area after the non-privilege operation information is displayed in the lower display area. FIG. 27D shows a configuration in which the privilege operation information is displayed in the lower display area after the non-privilege operation information is displayed in the upper display area. In any of these configurations, awareness of the reel can be increased.

  As described above, when operating conditions are displayed in different display areas, only one of the information related to profits and the information related to benefits described above is added to only one of them, and this is displayed with a delay. , Can raise awareness about reels. It can be said that this configuration starts display that can identify any one of information related to profits and information related to benefits after starting display that cannot identify this information. As for the display start timing in each display area, there may be a plurality of types as in the example of FIG. 26, and any timing may be used, but the information includes correct operation conditions. Therefore, it is preferable that the stop operation be performed before the stop operation is valid. In addition, the display start timing in each display area does not always need to be in the above-described order, and may be in the above-described order in at least some of the cases where the operation conditions are displayed. Even if it does, there exists an above-described effect. The end timing of displaying profit operation information, non-profit operation information, privilege operation information, and non-privilege operation information may be any timing, but the end timing is such that there is a period during which display in each display area is performed simultaneously. The above-described effects can be enhanced by providing the layer.

  Note that non-profit operation information and non-benefits operation information indicate that there is no supplementary profit information or information related to benefits included in the profit operation information or privilege operation information. The profit operation information and the non-privilege operation information may include information related to other profits and information related to the benefits. In addition, it can be said that this structure is the same structure as the structure demonstrated in FIG.26 (b) (c) (e) (f).

  Further, if the information is identifiable when the display is started later and cannot be identified when the display is started earlier, the information on the profit and the privilege is used as in the example of FIG. Even without it, awareness of the reels can be raised. However, the effect of this information can be enhanced by adopting information (benefits and benefits) related to the player's advantage as in this embodiment.

<Others>
For example, when the correct operation conditions displayed in the upper display area and the lower display area are configured only in the operation order as in this embodiment, the stop operation is performed without looking at the reel. Attention may be low. However, according to the configuration described above, it is possible to raise awareness of the reel even in such a situation.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described effect is achieved by displaying one display at the top and the other display below, but the display area of each display is not limited to such a positional relationship, for example, The one display area and the reels 110 to 112 (display) such that the left side of the reels 110 to 112 (display window 113) is set as one display area and the right side of the reels 110 to 112 (display window 113) is set as the other display area. The display area on the opposite side of the window 113) may be used as the other display area. Note that when the end timing of each display is after the stop operation is valid and one display is displayed at the top and the other is displayed at the bottom, the direction of movement of the line of sight coincides with the rotation direction of the reel. As compared with the case of the positional relationship, there are cases where the symbol position of the rotating reel can be recognized more during the period when the stop operation is valid.

  In the present embodiment, each of the profit operation information and the privilege operation information is displayed on the same display device (effect image display device 157). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each is displayed on a different display device. May be. When each display is displayed on a different display device, each display device may be controlled by the same control unit or control board (for example, the main control unit 300 or the first sub control unit 400), The display device may be controlled by another control unit or a control board.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and the like as media.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, which operates on a mobile terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to medals, and the game medium is input by inputting the electronic data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). In other words, paying out the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

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

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A display window (for example, display window 113) that makes the plurality of reels visible;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Display control means for controlling the display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400);
A gaming machine that can give a benefit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and give a privilege that makes it easy to obtain the benefit,
The display means includes
A first display area above the display window (for example, an upper display area), and a second display area below the display window (for example, a lower display area),
The display control means includes
As control for displaying the operation conditions (for example, correct operation order) of the stop button in an identifiable manner, first operation display control (for example, step S3311, step S3313 in FIG. 19) and second operation display control (for example, , Step S3317 and step S3319) of FIG. 19 can be performed.
The first operation display control is
In addition to a predetermined operation condition (for example, correct operation order), predetermined information related to the profit (for example, information on an assistant miniature (information regarding profit by payout)) is displayed in an identifiable manner (for example, FIG. 25 (a) symbol combination, FIG. 27 (b) profit operation information display),
The second operation display control is
The predetermined operation condition is displayed in an identifiable manner while the predetermined information is not displayed in an identifiable manner (for example, display of non-profit operation information in FIGS. 25 (b) (c) and 27 (b)). ),
The display control means includes
Performing the first operation display control on the second display area;
Performing the second operation display control on the first display area;
There is described a gaming machine characterized in that the first operation display control is started after the second operation display control is started (for example, a modification of FIG. 27B). Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display control means includes
The first operation display control and the second operation display control are started after the game is started and before the rotation of the plurality of reels is started (for example, FIG. 27B). A game table characterized by that).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means includes
The first display device provided above the display window, and the second display device provided below the display window, at least,
The first display area is
A display area in the first display device;
The second display area is
A gaming area characterized in that it is a display area in the second display device (refer to a modification in which each of profit operation information and privilege operation information is displayed on different display devices in the description of <Others>). ing.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display control means includes
A first display control board, and a second display control board different from the first display control board,
The first display control board is:
A substrate for controlling the first display device;
The second display control board is:
A gaming board characterized by being a board for controlling the second display device (refer to a modified example in which each of profit operation information and privilege operation information is displayed on different display devices in the description of <Others>). Has been.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control Part

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A display window for enabling visual recognition of the plurality of reels;
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Lottery means for determining the internal winning role by lottery;
Display means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
A gaming table capable of providing an AT gaming state that provides a profit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and facilitates the acquisition of the profit,
The lottery means may determine a predetermined internal winning combination by lottery,
In a predetermined game in which the predetermined internal winning combination is determined, if the operating condition of the stop button matches the predetermined operating condition, the main small role is won, while the operating condition of the stop button is the predetermined game. If the operating conditions are different from the above, you may win an assistant minister.
The display means includes
A first display area, and a second display area on the opposite side of the first display area across the display window,
The display control means includes
In the AT gaming state , the first operation display control and the second operation display control can be performed as control for displaying the operation condition of the stop button in an identifiable manner,
The first operation display control is
In the predetermined game, at least the supplementary income information about auxiliary Small Win identifiable, and impossible identify AT gaming state information on the AT gaming state, control for displaying the predetermined operating conditions,
The second operation display control is
In the predetermined game, at least the AT gaming state information can be identified, and the auxiliary profit information cannot be identified.
The display control means includes
Performing the first operation display control on the first display area;
Performing the second operation display control on the second display area;
The first operation display controller and the second operation display controller, Ri different timings der and those capable of rotation of said plurality of reels is started at earlier timing is started,
If you win the main small role, you will receive the first profit,
Wherein when winning the auxiliary Small Win is gaming table for the less benefit than the first profit characterized Rukoto granted. The game stand according to claim 1,
The game machine characterized in that the display control means is means capable of starting the first operation display control after starting the second operation display control.