JP6411197B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and stopping the variable display corresponding to each variable display row The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches.

  A slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a game control unit that performs control related to a game, and an effect control unit that performs control related to a production. Generally, the processing load is distributed.

  Further, in this type of slot machine, the game control unit executes a lottery process for a plurality of roles by random number lottery. If, for example, a stop switch is operated in a predetermined push order, There is a case where a role (hereinafter referred to as “AT role”) that can obtain a profit larger than the order of pushing is provided. An assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) function configured to increase the number of medals obtained by the player by notifying the player that the AT role has been won before operating each stop switch. A gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as an “AT machine”) having been proposed.

  In the AT machine, when an internal winning combination is made for the AT role during the AT, the game control unit transmits information on the predetermined push order together with information on the AT winning combination internally to the directing control unit, Then, the player is notified of the pressing order of the received stop switch (see Patent Document 1). Here, if the player operates each stop switch in accordance with the content of notification by the effect control unit, each variable display row is controlled to be stopped so that a symbol is displayed in a winning manner that can obtain a larger profit, and the player is benefited. Is granted.

JP 2002-172200 A (paragraphs 0005, 0066, 0104 to 0106, 0134, FIG. 12 and others)

  By the way, in the above-described AT machine, information regarding the winning combination is transmitted from the game control unit to the effect control unit for each game. In addition, when the AT role is won, information on the predetermined pressing order is also transmitted. Therefore, if the information transmitted from the game control unit is illegally obtained, it is possible to obtain the same benefits as in the AT game even in the normal game, and therefore, a countermeasure against fraud is necessary. In addition, it is possible to receive notifications even in games that are not supposed to be notified, such as forcing an AT to be generated by remodeling the production control unit and performing a specific operation, more than expected In some cases, fraudulent payments may be made.

  In addition, in an AT machine, it is generally determined whether or not to shift to an AT game by lottery or the like when a specific combination (hereinafter referred to as “chance combination”) is won or won. Then, by utilizing the fact that information related to the winning combination is transmitted to the effect control unit for each game, an effect that suggests winning of the chance role is performed in a normal game, and the player is expected to transition to the AT game. Is given. In such an AT machine, when the AT role is won in a normal game, the predetermined pushing order is not known, but there may be an effect that suggests that the AT role is won. According to such a configuration, there is a problem that the expectation of the transition to the AT game is diminished when the suggestion effect for winning the AT role is executed in the normal game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine in which an effect advantageous to the player is executed, information transmitted from the game control unit to the effect control unit is acquired and gained illegally. The purpose is to enhance cheerfulness by preventing cheating and giving a sense of expectation that the player will be able to produce an advantageous performance.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns each variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display unit, In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches that stop the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns, the game machine includes a game control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and an effect control unit that performs an effect, game control unit comprises: a first winning lottery result the operation mode of each stop switch for the combination of the symbols at the stop of the plurality of variable display column is advantageous result for the player is set, the a plurality and a second winning lottery result used to determine whether to shift to an advantageous gaming state notification effect is performed to notify the operating mode for the favorable results If a winning lottery means for selecting by lottery any one of the lottery result, winning lottery result selected by the combination selecting means is the second winning lottery result, the process proceeds to the advantageous gaming state The advantageous game in the case where the determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination lottery result selected by the winning combination lottery means is one of the first winning lottery result and the second winning lottery result Create a command that cannot identify the type of the lottery result selected by the combination lottery means when not in the state, and a command that can identify the type of the lottery result selected by the lottery means when in the advantageous gaming state A command creating means for creating, and a command sending means for sending the command created by the command creating means, wherein the effect control unit is configured to send the command When the command receiving means for receiving the command sent by the sending means and the command received by the command receiving means cannot identify the type of the lottery result selected by the winning lottery means , Providing an effect common to the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result, and identifying the type of combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means as the first combination lottery result In this case, it is characterized by comprising an effect control unit side effect means for performing the notification effect (claim 1).

  Further, the production control unit side production means can identify that the command received by the command reception means is that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result. In some cases, an effect may be made so that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result (claim 2).

The plurality of combination lottery results further include a third combination lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state, and the determining unit includes the combination lottery selected by the combination lottery unit Even when the result is the third winning lottery result, it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state, and the command creating means determines that the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the third winning lottery result. If the result is a combination lottery result, a command that can identify the type of the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means regardless of whether or not the advantageous game state is present , and the production control unit side When the command received by the command receiving means can identify that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result, By lottery means It may be performed effect that it can be seen that the selected winning lottery result is the third winning lottery result (claim 3).

The gaming machine of the present invention corresponds to each of the display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns. And a plurality of stop switches for stopping the variable display, the game machine having a game control unit for controlling the progress of the game, the game control unit having the advantageous results for the player The first combination lottery result in which the operation mode of the stop switch is set, and the first used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state in which the notification effect for informing the operational mode for obtaining the advantageous result is performed . A winning lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of winning lottery results including two winning lottery results by lottery, and a winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means If a second winning lottery result, determining means for determining whether to shift to the advantageous gaming state, effected even if the not beneficial gaming state, has been winning lottery result selected by the combination lottery means If either one of the first winning lottery result and the second winning lottery result performs an effect common to the first winning lottery result and the second winning lottery result, the advantageous game A game control section side effecting unit that performs the notification effect when the role lottery result selected by the role lottery means is the first role lottery result. It is characterized (claim 4).

In addition, when the game control unit side production means is in the advantageous gaming state and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result, the combination lottery You may make it perform the effect which shows that the combination lottery result selected by the means is said 2nd combination lottery result (Claim 5).

The plurality of combination lottery results further include a third combination lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state, and the determining unit includes the combination lottery selected by the combination lottery unit Even when the result is the third winning lottery result, it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state, and the game control unit side effecting means determines that the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is In the case of the third combination lottery result, it is understood that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result regardless of whether or not the advantageous game state is set. An effect may be performed (claim 6).

According to the invention of claim 1, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means is one of the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result and is not in an advantageous gaming state , the command creation means A command that cannot identify the type of the lottery result is created, and the command is transmitted to the effect control unit by the command transmission means. In other words, if the game is not in the advantageous gaming state, the information transmitted from the game control unit to the effect control unit cannot be specified even if the transmission signal from the command transmission unit is illegally obtained, because the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery unit cannot be specified. It is possible to prevent fraudulent activities that obtain profits illegally.

In addition, when it is not in an advantageous gaming state and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the first combination lottery result, conventionally, the operation mode of the stop switch for obtaining an advantageous result for the player is as follows. If you do not know, but suggest that the role lottery result selected by the role lottery means is the first role lottery result, or if the role lottery result selected by the role lottery means is the second role lottery result In some cases, the effect control unit performs an effect that suggests that. In such a case, when an effect that suggests the first result lottery result that is not used for determination by the determining means is performed, the player's sense of expectation is diminished.

However, in the present invention, the production control unit side production means is the case where the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is either the first combination lottery result or the second combination lottery result, and the advantageous gaming state If not , in order to perform an effect common to the first part lottery result and the second part lottery result, the player determines whether the part lottery result selected by the part lottery means is the first part lottery result, Or it is not known whether it is a 2nd part lottery result. Therefore, regardless of whether the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the first or second winning lottery result, the player determines that the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is determined by the determining means. Since the game can be enjoyed while expecting that it may be the second combination lottery result used for the determination, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when it is an advantageous game state and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result, the production control unit side production means For example, the player can easily win the second part lottery result because the effect that the part lottery result selected by the lottery means is the second part lottery result is performed.

According to the invention of claim 3, when the winning combination lottery result selected by the winning combination lottery means is the third winning lottery result, the effect control unit side effecting means, regardless of whether or not it is in the advantageous gaming state , An effect is shown in which it is understood that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result. Since the third combination lottery result is used for determination by the determining means, the presentation control unit side effecting unit may shift to a game state advantageous to the player by performing an effect in which the third combination lottery result is understood. It can give a sense of expectation and enhance interest.

According to the invention of claim 4, the game control unit side production means is not in the advantageous gaming state, and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result. If it is any one of the above, the stage common lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is performed when the game is in an advantageous gaming state by performing an effect common to the first part lottery result and the second part lottery result. When is the first combination lottery result, a notification effect is performed.

  In this case, since the production is performed by the game control unit side production means, as in the case of a conventional gaming machine, an illegal act of acquiring a signal and obtaining a profit illegally by acquiring a signal transmitted from the game control unit to the production control unit is prevented. can do.

In addition, the game control unit side production means, if the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is one of the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result, and is not in an advantageous gaming state , In order to perform an effect common to the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result, the player determines whether the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the first combination lottery result or the second combination lottery result. I don't know if it's a lottery result. Therefore, regardless of whether the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the first or second winning lottery result, the player determines that the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is determined by the determining means. Since the game can be enjoyed while expecting that it may be the second combination lottery result used for the determination, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the game is in the advantageous game state and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result, the game control unit side production means For example, the player can easily win the second part lottery result because the effect that the part lottery result selected by the lottery means is the second part lottery result is performed.

According to the invention of claim 6, when the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result, regardless of whether or not the game control unit side production means is in the advantageous gaming state , An effect is shown in which it is understood that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result. Since the third combination lottery result is used for determination by the determining means, the game control unit side effecting unit may shift to a game state advantageous to the player by performing an effect in which the third combination lottery result is understood. It can give a sense of expectation and enhance interest.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control part and a sub control part. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows command creation processing. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting process.

<First Embodiment>
A slot machine as a first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 as a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on a player's operation on the condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. One game is executed, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (corresponding to “display means” of the present invention) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “R1”, “R2”). Are provided in a predetermined arrangement. Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11.

  Further, reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R each constituted by a stepping motor are coupled to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be independently driven to rotate.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R are provided to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, a payment switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and music and music are displayed on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided for performing effects by voice or the like. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Also, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, there is a notification display 60 for notifying the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role lottery, and the like. It is arranged. The notification display device 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Therefore, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for each digit, By displaying the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is possible to notify the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R. Further, for example, a predetermined number for identification is individually assigned to each of the lottery results to be described later and described in the explanation panel 29 or the like, and a predetermined number is displayed on the notification display 60 according to the result of the role lottery. By displaying, the result of the role lottery can be notified.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the payout port 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. In addition, a medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side near the medal slot 25 to select whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is a legitimate one and guide only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43. ing. An operation box 49 is fixed to the left side wall of the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 for switching on / off of the power source, and is provided with a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 for setting change processing which will be described later.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the combination and reel symbol and the number of medals to be paid out. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between the role lottery result and the command.

  In FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 in the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and a detection signal is output to the main control unit 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a main control unit 63 (corresponding to the game control unit) that performs control related to the progress of the game, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit 63. A sub control unit 73 (corresponding to an effect control unit) is provided separately, and various data is transmitted from the main control unit 63 to the sub control unit 73 in one direction. Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control unit 63 is strictly sealed in the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures are taken on the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that it has been illegally released.

  The main control unit 63 is configured by a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (not shown). Here, the RAM temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, thereby forming various storage areas such as a flag storage unit 651 described later.

  The ROM of the main control unit 63 stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data (a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and the like described later).

  Further, the CPU of the main control unit 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM to perform a process related to the progress of the game. Further, the CPU of the main control unit 63 operates data on the lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 to be described later, operation of operating instruments operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19 and the like. Various data such as related data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 73 in a command format.

The sub-control unit 73 is configured by a microcomputer provided with a CPU and a memory (not shown). Here, the memory includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data, and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The CPU of the sub-control unit 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main control unit 63 (the role lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103, By executing a program stored in the memory 75 on the basis of data on whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the start switch 19 are operated, an effect related to the game for the player Determine the content. Further, the CPU of the sub control unit 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control unit 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. Do.
Although not particularly illustrated, the sub board having the sub control unit 73 is accommodated in a dedicated case.

(Main control unit)
Next, the main control unit 63 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM of the main control unit 63 and various types realized by controlling hardware. It has a function. Hereinafter, various functions realized in the main control unit 63 will be described in detail.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any one of a plurality of game states set in advance, and is more advantageous than a normal game for a normal game that is a general game and a player. A special game, which is a special game, is executed, and includes an operation mode determination unit 100a and a game state setting unit 100b.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination unit 100 a determines a player's operation mode for the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player's operation mode for various switches provided in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25 The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation.

b) Game state setting means 100b
The gaming state setting means 100b is based on the result of the lottery process by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, the determination result by the symbol determination means 109 of the symbol display mode of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R displayed on the display window 11. Thus, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of a plurality of preset gaming states.

  Specifically, in a normal gaming state in which a normal game is executed, a prize is awarded to a predetermined special role (BB, RB) (if “7-7-7” is aligned on the winning line, “BB winning,“ When BAR-BAR-BAR ”is aligned, an RB winning) is set, and the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the special gaming state in which the special game is executed. Then, in a special game state, if a special game end condition such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) is fulfilled, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to the normal game state by the game state setting means 100b.

  In addition, in the normal gaming state, when a special role is won but the special role is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special role is displayed on the winning line set in the middle of the display window 11. If not stopped, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set by the gaming state setting means 100b to an internal winning gaming state in which an internal winning game is executed. Further, in the internal winning game state, the game state of the slot machine 1 is set to the special game state by the game state setting means 100b by winning a special combination carried over internally without winning.

  Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that a game is played with three medals, and three medals are inserted into the slot machine 1 by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. Is detected, the horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when it is detected that the start switch 19 is operated on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, any one of the preset winning lottery results is determined by the lottery processing using random numbers. Determined by. In addition, all rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes effective. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes effective, the left reel 13L is stopped when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, and the middle is detected when the middle stop switch 21M is detected. When the reel 13M is stopped and it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is achieved. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, as a combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, single combination 1 to 12, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon 1, watermelon 2) The re-playing combination (replays 1 to 8) is set in advance. In the present embodiment, as the result of lottery drawing, different combinations (“middle bell”, “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 12”, “replay 1” to “replay 8”) are arranged according to the operation mode. There is a possibility of winning a potential duplicate win (winning group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay). Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, if three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to the roles “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Game) is executed.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game is shifted to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the bonus game may be started after paying out medals.

  Further, for example, each reel 13L in each display mode relating to the roles “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12”, “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, “watermelon 1”, and “watermelon 2” in FIG. , 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11, and a small role winning is achieved, and the number of medals shown in the "paid out" column in FIG.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display modes related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” in FIG. The game can be played again without throwing it in.

  In this embodiment, the winning lottery means 103 is configured so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has been won is selected by the combination lottery means 103. Among the winning group, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (hereinafter, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” are collectively referred to as “bell group”) Each includes multiple winning roles. Specifically, the winning role group “left bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4”, and the winning role group “middle bell” includes “middle bell” and “one”. The winning combination group “right bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “single portion 9” to “single portion 12”.

  Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning group “left bell” has been won, it means that the “middle bell”, “single winning 1” to “single winning 4” are won simultaneously, If it is decided that the role group “Middle Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Bell”, “One Piece Role 5” to “One Piece Role 8” will be won at the same time, and the elected role group “Right Bell” will be won. If it is determined, “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 9” to “single piece combination 12” are won simultaneously.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” each have a stop that results in a combination of symbols when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped being advantageous to the player. The operation modes (push order) of the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are set in advance. That is, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 6, even if the combination lottery result (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 is the same, the player selects which stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 108 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the operation in such an order.

  In other words, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 6 is won, it corresponds to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 108 is configured such that, among the winning combinations, the combination for preferentially aligning the symbols related to winning on the winning line is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the symbol “Bell”, which is the display mode corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player, is displayed on the winning line. Thus, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, the symbol “Bell”, which is a display mode corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell”, is awarded. The symbols are not displayed in a state of being aligned on the line. That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless it is done, the symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group.

  Next, the mode of special games will be described. In this embodiment, a regular bonus and a big bonus are set as special games. In a normal game, if “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on the winning line, a special bonus RB is won and a regular bonus is executed from the next game. In the regular bonus, the winning lottery table 671 that defines the winning probability of the lottery processing by the winning lottery means 103 is higher than the normal game lottery table selected from the normal game lottery table than in the normal game. By switching to the RB game lottery table defined in (1), the winning combination probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, for example, when a game is performed a preset number of times (for example, 7 times), the regular bonus is ended and the game shifts to the normal game.

  In a normal game, if “7-7-7” is aligned on the winning line, the special role BB is won and a big bonus is executed from the next game. Like the regular bonus, the big bonus is changed to the BB game lottery table where the probability of winning a small role is defined as a higher probability than during normal gaming. It is set to be high. Then, for example, after shifting to the big bonus, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the big bonus is ended and the normal game is shifted to. Therefore, the special game (regular bonus, big bonus) is a game advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game.

  In addition, when the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a special winning combination (BB, RB), the symbol stop control based on the special winning combination is performed. At this time, the symbol arrangement of the special winning combination is allocated. Otherwise, the game state is shifted to the gaming state during internal winning, and the special winning combination is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning mode for the special winning is allocated.

  Note that the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game in which the winning combination lottery result is the small role winning. In the case of replay winning, the symbols related to any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” are always on the winning line regardless of the timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R as described above, the player is always awarded a re-game. In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R symbols are arranged, so that the player always wins one of “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12”. That is, if one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, which stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is selected Even if operated at such timing, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols (see FIG. 5) related to the winnings associated with the respective operation modes are aligned on the winning line. The

  Each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” corresponds to the “first role lottery result” of the present invention.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 sets setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). The set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and each set value is stored in each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM of the main control unit 63. Is associated. The setting control means 101 determines the on / off state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and starts a predetermined setting change process when the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 being on.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (six types in this embodiment), and each of the plurality of stage setting values has a combination lottery table. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 is a type of game controlled by the game control means 100 in the main control unit 63 (normal game, internal winning game, special game, etc.), and a setting value set by the setting control means 101 (from setting 1). One combination lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 based on the setting 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection unit 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (a normal game lottery table) corresponding to a winning probability set value (setting 1 to setting 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The role lottery means 103 uses a random number and the table lottery table selected by the table selection means 102 as a role lottery result in the current game as any one of a plurality of preset lottery results (including a loss). 671 is selected by lottery processing. In this embodiment, the multiple lottery results include “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”. Winning, “watermelon 1”, winning “watermelon 2”, winning “BB”, winning “RB”, winning “replay”, and “losing”. Each role lottery table 671 defines a correspondence relationship between random number values and the results of each of these role lotteries. More specifically, for example, each lottery table 671 stores lottery data indicating the areas to which the respective lottery results are associated with each other in the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generation means 103 described later. Yes.

a) Random number generation means 103a
The random number generation means 103a generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined random value range. The random number generation means 103a can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the random number generation means 103a can be configured by, for example, means for generating a random number by an average sampling method, or means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the CPU of the main control unit to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results.

b) Random number extraction means 103b
The random number extraction unit 103b extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103a, and extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103a under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the random number extraction means 103b extracts a random value used for the lottery process of the role lottery means 103 in the current game at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

  Further, since the random number generation means 103a is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means 103a is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 103b can be substantially handled as a random number.

c) Lottery result determining means 103c
The lottery result determination means 103c is for determining a result lottery result in the current game based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 103b in the current game and the game state in the current game. That is, in this embodiment, the lottery result determination unit 103c refers to the combination lottery table 671 corresponding to the current gaming state selected by the table selection unit 102, and the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b By determining which region of the random value areas corresponding to each combination lottery result defined by the lottery table 671 belongs, the combination lottery result in the current game is determined.

(5) Reel detecting means 107
The reel detecting means 107 detects the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the number of pulses supplied to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the above, the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected. In other words, the reel detection means 107 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(6) Stop control means 108
The stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, and is variably displayed by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Each symbol is controlled to be stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. That is, for each game, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the combination lottery result determined by the lottery result determination means 103c and the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Do.

  In addition, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 6, if the “Bell Group” (the winning role group “Left Bell”, “Medium Bell” or “Right Bell”) is won, Depending on the stop switch to be operated, the matching combination is set differently. In addition, depending on the type of “bell group”, an advantageous operation mode varies.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is formed so that the number of sliding symbols differs for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. That is, for example, when the left reel 13L is stopped first (first stop), slips when it is stopped second (second stop), and when it is stopped third (third stop). The stop table 672 is determined in accordance with the stop operation order of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the number of frames (table data) is different.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. In addition, the first lot stop table, the second stop stop table, and the third stop stop table corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. Corresponding to the number of different sliding frames is determined.

  Then, the stop control unit 108 determines which number of the stop switches among the stop switches 13L, 13M, and 13R determined by the combination lottery result of the combination lottering unit 103 and the operation mode determination unit 100a is operated in what order. One stop table 672 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 672 based on the information on whether or not. Next, the selected one stop table 672 and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R were operated from the rotation position when the stop switch was operated. Determine the number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the stop switch.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  If the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 108 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stop control is performed. Further, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery unit 103 is lost, the stop control unit 108 operates when the stop table 672 selected based on the combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. Take control.

  By the way, there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, and if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions, the stop control means 108 is Even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of any of the winning combinations, the reels 13L and 13L are arranged so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning winning combination. 13M and 13R cannot be controlled to stop. Accordingly, the stop control means 108 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103. As a condition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table is defined so that the symbols are stopped in a predetermined priority order when multiple winnings are won simultaneously as the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. . For example, when each of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 6 is won, priority is given to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The number of sliding symbols is set on the stop table 672 so that the winning combinations aligned on the winning line are different. In addition, the stop control means 108 selects a stop table 672 corresponding to the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R determined by the operation mode determination means 100a, so that a combination corresponding to the operation order is placed on the winning line. It is configured to be aligned.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that an operation has been performed on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the symbols corresponding to the combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player are displayed in a state of being aligned on the winning line. Is stopped by the stop control means 108. On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, the symbols corresponding to “middle bell” are displayed in a state where they are aligned on the winning line. Never happen. That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless it is done, symbols are not displayed in a display mode corresponding to the most advantageous combination for the players included in the winning combination group.

  In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 as follows. For example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning role group “left bell”, the winning combination to win in the corresponding reel according to the type of the stop switch operated for the first time. The symbol with the most types is preferentially stopped and displayed on the winning line. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, all winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“middle stage” "Bell", "One piece combination 1" to "One piece combination 4") can be won, and the symbol "Bell" is controlled to be stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If the winning combination is “One piece combination 1” and “One piece combination 2”) and the symbol “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece 3 ”and“ single 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the middle reel 13M is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the middle stop switch 21M. The middle reel 13M is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In addition, when the right stop switch 21R is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If a single winning combination 1 and “single winning 3” can be won and the symbol “R2” is stopped on the winning line, the two winning combinations included in the winning group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece combination 2 ”or“ single piece combination 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the right reel 13R is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the right stop switch 21R. The right reel 13R is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  Next, after the second operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, each reel 13L, 13L, 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the winning combination “middle stage bell” “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” You can win any of the above. Accordingly, the stop control means 108 controls the middle / right reels 13M and 13R so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” having the largest number of medals when winning.

  Further, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / right stop switches 21L, 21R is Accordingly, the left and right reels 13L and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Further, when the right stop switch 21R is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M depends on the operation timing. Thus, the left and middle reels 13L and 13M are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Similarly, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is won for the winning combination group “medium bell”, the operation mode determining means 100a first operates the middle stop switch 21M. If it is determined that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the winning line, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols corresponding to the "middle bell" that is most advantageous to the player are displayed on the winning line. The stop is controlled. Similarly, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is won for the winning combination group “Right Bell”, the operation mode determining means 100a first operates the right stop switch 21R. If it is determined that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the winning line, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols corresponding to the "middle bell" that is most advantageous to the player are displayed on the winning line. The stop is controlled.

  When the “middle bell” is ready for winning, the symbols related to the “middle bell” are always aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the symbols of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged, the “middle bell” is always won. That is, when one of the winning groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M is operated in an advantageous manner for the player set in advance in each winning combination group. , 21R is operated by the player, no matter what timing each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, each reel 13L, so that the symbols corresponding to the “middle bell” are aligned on the winning line. 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108.

(7) Notification determining means 105
Notification determining unit 105 is for (determination whether to shift to the AT game) to the player Advantageously stop switch 21L, 21M, whether to perform notification Starring unloading of notifying an operation mode of the 21R decision. For example, even if the role lottery result is “right bell”, if the player cannot know that fact, the player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R first, and the “middle bell” is displayed. It is not always possible to align. On the other hand, in an AT game, when the result lottery result becomes “right bell”, the fact is notified, and the player is prompted to operate the right stop switch 21R first, thereby increasing the chance that the player receives a payout. It becomes possible. The notification determination unit 105 corresponds to the “determination unit” of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the notification determining means 105 is a normal game, and the notification is performed when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is any one of “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 1”, and “Watermelon 2”. Whether or not to produce an effect is determined by lottery (AT lottery). If it is determined that the notification effect is to be performed by lottery by the notification determination unit 105, the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is set to ON. The state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is set to OFF when a predetermined number of AT games are executed. Also, any of the bits forming the flag storage unit 651 is assigned to the flag during the AT period, and the state of the flag during the AT period is stored in the flag storage unit 651 by setting the bit to ON or OFF. can do. In an AT game, when one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, or “Right Bell” is won, there is an operation mode (operation order) advantageous to the player set in advance in each winning group. Informed to the player. Then, after shifting to the AT period, the AT period ends when a predetermined number of times, for example, 50 AT games are performed.

  As will be described later, the command creation unit 106 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination unit 105. That is, the notification determining unit 105 determines whether the command created by the command creating unit 106 is a command that can identify the type of the winning group or a command that cannot identify the type of the winning group. It is functioning as well.

(8) Command creation means 106
The command creation means 106 includes various data relating to the result lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103, data relating to the operation of the operating instruments operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. A command for transmitting the data to the sub-control unit 73 is generated. Then, the command generated by the command creating means 106 is transmitted to the sub control unit 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 112 as will be described later.

  In this embodiment, when the lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is executed, a command including “0” to “11” is created as a command for identifying the lottery result. As will be described later, the sub-control unit 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. In other words, the command creation means 106 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed in the sub-control unit 73.

  Then, the command creation means 106 indicates that the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means 103 is one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “cherry 2”, “watermelon 2”, and “replay”. In this case, when it is determined by the notification determining means 105 that an operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified (the flag during the AT period is set to OFF), the winning combination groups “left bell” “middle bell” Although it can be identified that “Right Bell”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, or “Replay” has been won, the winning group (“Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Cherry 2”, “ A command that cannot identify the type of “watermelon 2” “replay”) is created. Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 105 that an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified (the flag during the AT period is set to ON), the winning combination group (“left bell” “middle bell” “right” A command that can identify the type of “bell”, “cherry 2”, “watermelon 2”, “replay”) is created.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creating means 106 is the winning combination group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “cherry 2” “watermelon 2”. The same command “No. 1” is created so that the type of the winning combination group cannot be identified regardless of which of “Replay” is won. On the other hand, the command creation means 106 selects the command “No. 2” when “left bell” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, and the command “3” when “medium bell” is won. , “No. 4” when winning “Right Bell”, “No. 6” when winning “Cherry 2”, “No. 8”, “Replay” when winning “Watermelon 2” If you win, create command “11”.

  Note that the command creation means 106 creates the same command for other role lottery results regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. Specifically, if “Cherry 1” is won, the “No. 5” command is selected, if “Watermelon 1” is won, the “No. 7” command is selected, and if “BB” is selected, the “No. 9” command is issued. When the “RB” command is won, a “10th” command is created. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created. Here, out of each winning combination group used for determination by the notification determining means 105, if it is not during the AT period, commands that cannot identify the winning combination group that has been won are created, “Cherry 2” and “Watermelon 2”, respectively. Corresponds to the “second combination lottery result” of the present invention, and commands “cherry 1” and “watermelon 1” are created that can identify the winning combination group, regardless of whether or not during the AT period. "Corresponds to" third combination lottery result "of the present invention. Note that the command creation method by the command creation means 106 described above can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the command creation means 106 prepares a selection table in which the command number corresponding to the gaming state (during AT or non-AT) is defined for each winning group, and the gaming state Based on the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103, a command transmitted by the sub control command transmission unit 112 to be described later may be selected.

(9) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determination unit 109 is configured to control each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stopped by the stop control unit 108 based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection unit 107. It is determined whether the display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  Specifically, the symbol determination unit 109 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes indicated by the combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. In addition, the symbol determination means 109 displays the symbols in the display mode shown in “middle stage bell” “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 12” “cherry 1” “cherry 2” “watermelon 1” “watermelon 2” in FIG. Is determined to be a small role winning. Further, the symbol determining means 109 determines that a re-playing role is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” in FIG.

(10) Dispensing control means 110
The payout control unit 110 gives a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 109. In this embodiment, the payout control unit 110 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit if the symbol determination unit 109 determines that a winning combination has been awarded when one of the plurality of winning combinations is won. After reaching 50 (in this embodiment, for example), the hopper unit 43 is operated to give out a medal to the player by paying out medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 110 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  The payout control means 110 validates the winning line of the next game on the assumption that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted when the symbol determining means 109 determines that a re-game is won.

(11) Medal control means 111
The medal control means 111 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(12) Sub-control command transmission means 112
The sub-control command transmission unit 112 (corresponding to the “command transmission unit” of the present invention) transmits a command including various data created by the command creation unit 106 from the main control unit 63 to the sub-control unit 73 in one way. To do. That is, the sub-control command transmission unit 112 sets the setting value set by the setting control unit 101, the game state such as the normal game state and the special game state, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103, and the symbol determination result by the symbol determination unit 109 Then, a command including data representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and the medal payout state by the payout control means 110 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 73.

  Further, the sub-control command transmission unit 112 sub-controls the command created by the command creation unit 106 including data indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. To the unit 73. The sub-control command transmission means 112 also receives commands created by the command creation means 106 including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player. It transmits to the control part 73.

(13) Notification means 200
The notification means 200 (corresponding to the “game control unit side effect means” of the present invention) performs a display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means 106. That is, when the AT flag is set to ON and a command that can identify the winning combination group that has been won is created, an effect corresponding to the winning group is performed. For example, when the winning combination group selected is one of the “bell groups”, the main control unit 63 determines the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group. A notification effect is displayed that is displayed on the notification display 60 that is directly controlled to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player. Specifically, for example, when the command created by the command creation means 106 is “No. 2”, “123” or “1--” is displayed on the notification display 60.

  Note that when the command creation unit 106 creates a command that cannot identify the winning group that has been won (when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF), the notification unit 200 determines the type of the winning group that has been won. Is displayed on the notification display 60. Specifically, when the “No. 1” command is created, it is understood that the notification means 200 has won either “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, or “Replay”. The notification display 60 is made to display “WLD (Wild)” or the like that does not know which of the left bell, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won. That is, effects common to each winning group “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” are performed.

(Sub control unit)
Next, the sub control unit 73 will be described. The sub control unit 73 receives the command transmitted from the main control unit 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control unit 63. As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control unit 73 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the memory of the sub-control unit 73 and various types realized by controlling hardware. It has the function of. Hereinafter, various functions implemented in the sub-control unit 73 will be described in detail.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 113
The sub control command receiving means 113 (corresponding to the “command receiving means” of the present invention) receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub control command transmitting means 112 of the main control unit 63. When receiving the command, the sub control command receiving unit 113 notifies each function provided in the sub control unit 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 114
The effect content determining means 114 is for determining the contents of the effect according to the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 113. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined.

  The effect content determination means 114 is advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the winning combination group if the received command corresponds to the AT period and the type of the winning combination group (bell group) can be identified. The content of the effect is determined so as to execute an effect that does not know an advantageous operation mode for the player unless the received command corresponds to that during the AT period. For example, if the “No. 1” command is received, it is not during the AT period, so it is understood that the winning group of “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” has been won. One production (production common to “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, “Replay”) is selected from a production group that does not know which is won. In addition, when the “No. 2” command is received, one effect is selected from the effects indicating that “Left Bell” has been won or the effect prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands are received, the production contents are determined in the same manner.

  Similarly, when the commands “No. 5” to “No. 11” are received, one effect is selected from the effect group that suggests the possibility of winning each winning role group. Similarly, when the “No. 0” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  Specifically, the production content determination unit 114 displays the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R on the liquid crystal display 27, and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by the speakers 31L and 31R. Annunciating by voice, flashing the lamps provided on each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and each reel 13L, 13M, The effect of notifying the operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by blinking the backlight provided in each of the 13Rs in a predetermined order is determined as the production content.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 114 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 115 and the sound control unit 116.

(3) Display control means 115
The display control unit 115 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 114, or the upper lamp unit 33, the lower lamp units 37L and 37R, and the like. For example, the light sources are flashed all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 116
The audio control unit 116 performs an effect such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R or outputting sound based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 114.

  The above-described effect content determination unit 114 determines the effect content to be executed based on the command received by the sub-control command reception unit 113, and based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 114. The function of the display control means 115 and the sound control means 116 to execute an effect such as the notification effect corresponds to the “effect control unit side effect means” of the present invention.

(Operation)
Next, an example of the operation in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, when the “bell group” (any one of “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”) is won during the AT period (the flag during the AT period is ON), An effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the role group is performed in the sub-control unit 73, and each stop switch 21L advantageous to the player in the main control unit 63. , 21M, 21R are notified of the operation order.

  The operations described below are the various functions and means described above, and other functions that are not described, but are realized by the CPU of the main control unit 63 and the CPU of the sub control unit 73 executing various programs. This is a process executed by. In addition, since various processes executed in the following process are set to ON (ON) or OFF (OFF), and the process of setting values to various flags is a well-known technique, its details The detailed explanation is omitted.

  Further, the main process in FIG. 7, the lottery process in FIG. 8, and the command creation process in FIG. 9 are processes executed in the main control unit 63, and the notification process in FIG. 10 is a process executed in the sub control unit 73. .

1. Main Process The main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main process.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM of the main control unit 63 is checked, it is determined whether an error has occurred in the memory, and various initial settings are performed.

  Next, the check of each memory is completed, and if there is no abnormality, it shifts to a normal gaming state, and it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and a prescribed number of medals are inserted. It waits until it is done (NO in step S1). If a prescribed number of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2). If the start switch 19 is operated (YES in step S2), it will be described later. A lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

  After the lottery process, in accordance with the command created by the command creation means 106, display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display 60. For example, if a command that cannot identify the detailed type of the winning group (for example, “No. 1” command) has been created, any of “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” is won. Display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display 60 so that it is not known. On the other hand, if a command (“No. 2” to “No. 4” command) that can identify the type of the winning role group has been created, which of “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won? That is, display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display 60 so that an operation mode advantageous to the player can be understood. In addition, when the commands of “No. 5” to “No. 11” have been created, the display corresponding to the type of the winning group is for notification, regardless of whether the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF. This is performed by the notification means 200 on the display device 60.

  Then, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S4), and wait until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. However, if any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S5), it corresponds to the operated stop switch by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 108. The reel to be rotated is stopped (step S6).

  Then, the processes in steps S5 and S6 are repeated until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped (NO in step S7), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped ( In step S7, YES), the symbol determination unit 109 determines the symbol (step S8).

  Subsequently, notification determination processing by the notification determination means 105 is executed (step S9), and when the medal payout processing is executed by the payout control means 110 as necessary (step S10), the processing from step S1 is repeatedly executed. The In this embodiment, in the notification determination process, when one of the winning group “Cherry 2”, “Cherry 1”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Watermelon 1” is won, a notification effect is executed by lottery (AT lottery). Whether or not to do so is determined by the notification determination means 105. In this case, the winning probability in the AT lottery is set in advance for each of the winning combination groups. For example, winning group “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2” are set to the same winning probability, and winning group “Watermelon 1” and “Watermelon 2” have the same winning probability (“Cherry 1” “Cherry 2”). "Winning probability different from") is set. Note that the winning probability set in advance is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the type of the winning combination group that has been won, such that the expected degree of winning in the AT lottery varies.

2. Lottery Process The lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the lottery process.

  First, the table lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection unit 102 based on the current gaming state and the random number extraction unit 103b extracted at the timing when the selected combination lottery table 671 and the start switch 19 are operated. A lottery result is determined by the lottery result determination means 103c based on the numerical value (step S120).

  Next, the command creation means 106 creates a command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 to the sub-control unit 73 (step S121). Specifically, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, a command that cannot identify the type of the winning combination group won in the lottery by the lottery means 103 is created by the command creation means 106, and the flag during the AT period is ON. In some cases, the command creation means 106 creates a command that can identify the type of the winning combination group won by the lottery means 103. Then, the command created by the command creation unit 106 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 73 by the sub-control transmission unit 112 (step S122), and the process returns to the main process in FIG.

3. Command Creation Process The command creation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing command creation processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is ON (step S130), and if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is OFF (NO in step S130). The command creation means 106 determines whether or not the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means 103 is one of “Bell group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” ( Step S131). When this determination result is a win for any of “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” (YES in Step S131), the command creation means 106 determines the type of the winning combination group that has been won Is created ("No. 1" command) (step S132), and the process returns to the lottery process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is a winning combination group (“Cherry 1” “Watermelon 1”) other than “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” (NO in Step S131), A command that can identify the type of the winning combination group (for example, “No. 5” in the case of “Cherry 1”) is created by the command creation means 106 (step S133), and the process returns to the lottery process of FIG. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is ON (YES in step S130), a command capable of identifying the type of the winning combination group won is created by the command creation means 106 (step S134), and FIG. Return to the lottery process. Specifically, if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is ON when one of the “bell groups” is won, the command “No. 2” is given if the “left bell” is won, If “Middle Bell” is won, “No. 3” command is created. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Note that if the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means 103 is “losing”, the command creating means 106 will issue a command “0” regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. Create As described above, the command creation process can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, for each winning combination group, a selection table in which a command number corresponding to a gaming state (during AT or non-AT) is defined is prepared. The command may be selected based on the result of the lottery by 103.

4). Notification Process The notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the notification process.

  The notification process shown in FIG. 10 is a process executed in the sub-control unit 73. First, a command transmitted from the main control unit 63 is received by the sub-control command receiving unit 113 (step S140), and notification (effect) is performed. The content is determined by the production content determination means 114 (step S141). Specifically, when the “No. 1” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the “No. 1” command. In this embodiment, each of the effects included in the effect group corresponding to the command “No. 1” is an effect common to the winning role groups “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay”. An effect that indicates that one of the group “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, or “Replay” has been won is set. When the “No. 2” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the “No. 2” command. The same applies when other commands are received. In addition, in the production groups corresponding to the commands “No. 2” to “No. 4”, notification productions for notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player are set. . Then, the determined notification effect is executed by the display control means 115 or the voice control means 116, and the process ends (step S142).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is any one of the winning combination groups “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay”, and the notification determining means If it is determined by 105 that no notification effect is to be performed (when it is not an AT game period), the command creation means 106 creates a command “No. 1” that cannot identify the type of the lottery result, and the command is It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 73 by the control command transmission unit 112. That is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not performed by the notification determination unit 105, the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery unit 103 is specified even if the transmission signal from the sub-control command transmission unit 112 is illegally acquired. Since this is not possible, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts that obtain information from the main control unit 63 to the sub-control unit 73 and gain profits illegally.

  Further, the production content determination means 114 is a case where the role lottery result selected by the role lottery means 103 is one of the winning role groups “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay”, and the notification decision is made. When it is determined by the means 105 that the notification effect is not performed (when it is not the AT game period), the game is performed in order to perform an effect common to the winning group “bell group” “cherry 2” “watermelon 2” “replay”. The person does not know which of the winning combination groups “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, and “Replay” is selected by the combination lottery means 103. Therefore, regardless of whether the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means 103 is the winning winning group “Bell Group”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 2”, or “Replay”, the player Enjoying a game while expecting that the selected combination lottery result may be a winning combination group ("Cherry 2" or "Watermelon 2") used for determination by the notification determination means 105 (AT lottery) Because it can, you can enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, when it is determined that the notification effect is performed by the notification determination means 105 (during the AT game period), the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery section 103 is “Cherry 2” or “Watermelon 2”. In some cases, the production content determination unit 114 determines the production that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery unit 103 is “Cherry 2” or “Watermelon 2” as the execution production. Can easily win the winning group “Cherry 2” or “Watermelon 2”.

  In addition, when the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means 103 is the winning combination group “Cherry 1” or “Watermelon 1”, the production content determining means 114 does not depend on the determination by the notification determining means 105. An effect that indicates that the combination lottery result selected by the lottery means 103 is the winning combination group “Cherry 1” or “Watermelon 1” is determined as an execution effect. Since the winning group “Cherry 1” or “Watermelon 1” is used for determination (AT lottery) by the notification determining unit 105, the winning group won by the production content determining unit 114 is “Cherry 1” or “Watermelon 1”. By determining the effect that understands “” as the execution effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that an AT game may be performed and to enhance the interest.

  In addition, when one of the “bell groups” is won during the AT game period, an operation mode advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the “bell group” won is informed by the notification means 200 of the main control unit 63 and the sub-units. This is notified by the display control means 115 and the sound control means 116 of the control unit 73.

  Therefore, when the sub control unit 73 breaks down or the sub control unit 73 itself is remodeled, the notification content of the notification unit 200 of the main control unit 63, the display control unit 115 of the sub control unit 73, the voice control Since the notification content of the means 116 is different, the failure of the sub-control unit 73 and unauthorized modification can be easily found. Further, even if the display control means 115 and the voice control means 116 of the sub control unit 73 cannot perform proper notification due to some abnormality in the sub control unit 73, the player can The notification means 200 can recognize the correct notification content. Therefore, by continuously playing the game using the notification means 200 of the main control unit 63, the medal set in the slot machine 1 in advance can be obtained without interrupting the game and repairing the sub-control unit 73. Since the payout rate can be secured, it is possible to prevent an unfair disadvantage for the player.

  Further, in the sub control unit 73, based on the information transmitted from the main control unit 63, effects including notification of operation modes of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are controlled in accordance with the progress of the game. Therefore, for example, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of any of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, the winning combination won from the main control unit 63 When information capable of identifying the group is transmitted, the sub-control unit 73 can notify the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, both the main control unit 63 (“notification unit 200”) and the sub control unit 73 (“production content determination unit 114” “display control unit 115” “voice control unit 116”) play a role. Although the case where an effect of notifying or suggesting the winning lottery result selected by the lottery means 103 has been described, an effect of notifying or suggesting the winning combination group won by only one of them may be performed. For example, when a notification or suggestion effect is performed only by the notification means 200 of the main control unit 63, a signal transmitted from the main control unit 63 to the sub-control unit 73 is acquired and illegal as in the case of a conventional gaming machine. It is possible to prevent fraudulent activities such as profits.

  In the above-described embodiment, even if the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means and the type of the selected “bell group” are different, the player can obtain the same profit, but the specific operation A difference may be provided in the profit obtained by the player so that the expected value is increased or decreased only in the aspect. Further, the profit given to the player is not limited to the number of medals, and the player is selected such that the winning lottery table 671 in which the winning probability for the winning combination is set higher than usual is selected. May be granted, or a player may be given a benefit by extending the AT period. Further, the winning lottery table 671 selected according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is changed to change the winning probability for the winning combination, or the AT period length is changed according to the operation mode. For example, the advantage for the player can be made different for each operation mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the order of pressing is set as the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player. However, the order of pressing is not limited, and each stop switch 21L , 21M, 21R, etc., may be set to an operation mode that provides an advantageous result for the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is notified using the notification display 60 directly controlled by the main control unit 63 (notification means 200). However, the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player may be notified using other devices that are directly controlled by the main control unit 63. For example, the main control starts by starting rotation from the reel corresponding to the stop switch to be operated, or starting rotation from the corresponding reel in order to match the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R) that are directly controlled by the unit 63 may notify the player of an advantageous operation sequence. In addition, for example, light emitting elements such as LEDs and lamps that are directly controlled by the main control unit 63 are arranged in the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and in the peripheral positions of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. An operation mode that is advantageous to the player may be notified based on the light emitting order of the light emitting elements. Even in this way, as in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to confirm that both the main control unit 63 side and the sub control unit 73 side are in the AT period, and it is possible to detect fraud and failure at an early stage.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display performed by the notification display 60 uses three 7-segment LEDs to display an advantageous operation mode in an easy-to-understand manner. However, the command created by the command creation unit 106 If it is a thing corresponding to, you may display in the aspect which only a knowledgeable player can recognize. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notification display 60 performs the display so as not to know the operation mode advantageous to the player, but nothing is displayed. You may do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 is described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine (so-called parrot) in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. Well, if the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a pachinko ball as a gaming medium may be adopted. Further, a video game by executing a computer program may be adopted as the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  And a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and the variable display for each of the variable display columns is stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines having a plurality of stop switches.

  In the above-described embodiment, the winning combination groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 1”, and “Watermelon 2” have been described as the winning combination groups used in the AT lottery. Multiple game states (for example, “high probability state”, “normal state”, and “low probability state”) with different ease of transition to games are set, or the probability of transition to AT games is higher than normal games When a chance game set in the probability (so-called chance zone) is set, the winning combination groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2” are transferred to these game states. It can also be used for the lottery to move to chance games.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor, 19 ... Start switch, 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch, 63 ... Main control part ( (Game control unit), 73 ... sub control unit (effect control unit), 103 ... role lottery means, 105 ... notification determination means (determination means), 106 ... command creation means, 112 ... sub control command transmission means (command transmission means) 113 ... Sub control command receiving means (command receiving means), 114 ... Production content determining means (production control unit side production means), 115 ... Display control means (production control unit side production means), 116 ... Audio control means (production) Control unit side production means), 200 ... notification means (game control unit side production means)

Claims (6)

Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
A game control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
With an effect control unit for effecting,
The game control unit
The first combination lottery result in which the operation mode of each of the stop switches is set so that the combination of the symbols at the time of stopping the plurality of variable display rows has an advantageous result for the player, and the advantageous result. A lottery lottery result including a second role lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state in which a notification effect for notifying an operation mode is performed by lottery. A role lottery means to select;
A determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state when the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the second winning lottery result;
In the case where the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is one of the first combination lottery result and the second combination lottery result, the combination lottery unit is selected when it is not in the advantageous gaming state. Creating a command that cannot identify the type of the result lottery result, and creating a command that can identify the type of the result lottery selected by the role lottery means when in the advantageous gaming state ;
Command transmitting means for transmitting the command created by the command creating means,
The production control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the command transmitted by the command transmitting means;
When the command received by the command receiving means cannot identify the type of the lottery result selected by the winning lottery means, the first winning lottery result and the second winning lottery result If the type of the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means can be identified as the first winning lottery result, the effect control unit side effect that performs the notification effect And a game machine.   When the command received by the command receiving means can identify that the effect lottery result selected by the role lottery means is the second role lottery result, The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect is provided in which it can be understood that the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result. The plurality of combination lottery results further include a third combination lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state ,
The determining means includes
Determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state even when the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the third combination lottery result,
The command creation means includes
If the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the third winning lottery result, the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means regardless of whether or not it is in the advantageous gaming state . Create a command that can identify the type,
The production control unit side production means
If the command received by the command receiving means can identify that the winning combination lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the third winning lottery result, select by the winning lottery means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine performs an effect indicating that the result of lottery lottery is the third result lottery result. Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
It has a game control unit that controls the progress of the game,
The game control unit
Advantageous gaming state in which a first role lottery result in which the operation mode of each stop switch for achieving a result advantageous to the player and a notification effect for informing the operation mode for achieving the advantageous result are performed. A combination lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of combination lottery results including a second combination lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to
A determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state when the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the second winning lottery result;
When it is not in the advantageous gaming state, and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is either the first combination lottery result or the second combination lottery result, the first combination The effect lottery result and the second role lottery result are performed in the advantageous game state, and the role lottery result selected by the role lottery means is the first role lottery result. In some cases, the gaming machine includes a game control unit-side production unit that performs the notification production. When the game control unit side producing means is in the advantageous gaming state and the combination lottery result selected by the combination lottery means is the second combination lottery result, the combination lottery means The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an effect is provided that indicates that the selected combination lottery result is the second combination lottery result. The plurality of combination lottery results further include a third combination lottery result used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state ,
The determining means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state even when the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means is the third winning lottery result,
When the game lottery result selected by the game lottery means is the third game lottery result, the game control unit side effecting unit determines whether or not the game lottery is performed regardless of whether or not the game is in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the game machine performs an effect indicating that the winning combination lottery result selected by the means is the third winning lottery result.

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