JP6518903B2 - Game console - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a slot machine, for example, is known as one of the game consoles. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and operates the start lever, thereby performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of winning combinations and rotating a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped on the basis of the operation result of the internal winning combination and the stop button, and a profit is given according to the determined winning combination according to the mode of the stopped reel.

  In such a game stand, the combination of the symbols (BB combination winning symbol, RB combination winning symbol, small combination winning symbol etc) displayed on the activated line is determined, and if it is a symbol combination corresponding to the combination There is a thing which is considered as a prize winning of the said part (for example, patent document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-130067

  In such a game stand, it is possible to play a game while giving a sense of tension until the bonus combination is internally won, but it is after the bonus combination is internally won, probably because of the sense of achievement when the bonus combination is internally won. There is a problem that tension to the game is cut off.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-described circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming table capable of maintaining tension on a game even after a bonus combination is internally won.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the game stand of this invention,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not internal winnings of a plurality of types of winning combinations are made on the basis of set values that have been set;
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are formed, for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
And reel control means for performing reel control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed when the plurality of stop buttons are rotated by rotating the plurality of reels. The game console,
The plurality of types of setting values include a first setting value and a second setting value that is more advantageous to the player than the first setting value.
For the multiple types of roles,
A first bonus combination in which the state of internal winning is carried over to the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped winning line,
And a second bonus combination in which the condition of the internally-selected condition is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the internally-selected combination is stopped on the pay line .
The reel control means
In a state where the first bonus combination is internally won, the previous SL plurality of reels and a particular stop mode, can perform the reel control,
It is possible to perform the reel control in which the plurality of reels are set as the specific stop mode while the second bonus combination is internally won.
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode and the second set value are set in a state in which the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over. And a difference between the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over is taken as a first appearance probability difference,
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over, and the second set value is set And the difference between the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over is taken as a second appearance probability difference,
The first appearance probability difference is larger than the second appearance probability difference .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to maintain tension in the game even after the bonus combination is internally won.

FIG. 18 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 16 is a front view of the symbol display window 113 and the reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is the figure which expand | deployed and showed planarly the arrangement | sequence of the design given to each reel. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including a working combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 52 shows a transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. It is a figure showing a lottery table of a winning combination in each gaming state in the case of setting 1. It is a figure showing the lottery table of the winning combination in each gaming state in the case of setting 6. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of a main control unit 300. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400, (c) is 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first secondary control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500, (c) is FIG. 16 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub control unit 500. (A) is a figure which shows an example of stop control in case the re-playing part 1 and the re-playing part 2 overlap internally, and (b) shows the priority of the part in the case of stop control. FIG. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of stop modes of the respective reels 110 to 112 when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role 2 is displayed. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing internal winning probabilities of special roles 1 and 2 and replay role 2 in setting 1 and setting 6. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the condition apparatus in each gaming state in the case of the setting 1 in 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the condition apparatus in each gaming state in the case of the setting 6 in 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning probability of the special roles 1 and 2 and the replay role 2 in the setting 1 and the setting 6 of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of expectation degree presentation. It is a table which shows the presentation content performed in an expectation degree presentation, and its selection probability. It is a figure which shows an example of an expectation degree presentation and BB fixed notification presentation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the special combination 2 is internally won. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of internal-winning to the special role 1. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

  The slot machine of the present embodiment described below starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media is inserted and a plurality of reels, each of which has a plurality of types of symbols, receives a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, the success or failure of internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually receives the predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the condition determined by the combination of symbols based on the result of the lottery and the plurality of reels is stopped and the predetermined payout condition is met, the game medium is dispensed and the process is ended, and if not, the condition is determined. It is a game stand that advances a series of games that ends without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described using FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a front view of the symbol display window 113 and the reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front.

  The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101, and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of opening and closing with respect to the main body 101. Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) are accommodated inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each symbol are printed on the belt-like members at equal intervals, and the belt-like members are attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute the respective reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed approximately three vertically from the symbol display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. If it demonstrates concretely using FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper stage (position 1 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110 will be displayed on the middle stage (position 2 shown in the figure) of the left reel upper design and the left reel 110. The symbol to be displayed is displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower end of the left reel 110 (the position 3 shown in the figure) is displayed on the left reel lower symbol, the top of the middle reel 111 (the position 4 shown in the figure) The symbol is displayed in the middle reel upper stage symbol, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 111 (the position 5 shown in the figure) is the middle reel middle stage symbol, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the middle reel 111 (the position 6 shown in the figure) The middle reel lower symbol, the symbol displayed on the upper end of the right reel 112 (the position 7 shown in the figure) is the right reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the right reel 112 (the position 8 in the figure) the right reel Middle step design, the lower part of the right reel 112 (in the figure The symbols displayed on the 9) positions are called the lower right reel symbol, and the symbols of each reel 110 to 112 are nine in total in the longitudinal direction of each reel 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113 respectively, for a total of nine Is displayed. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of the symbols seen by the player is changed. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. In other words, each of the reels 110 to 112 is provided with a plurality of types of symbols and provided on the game console 100 so as to be rotationally driven. Note that as such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted other than the reel. Further, although three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a pay line to be activated. The winning line is a line for which it is determined whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination to be described later with reference to FIG. 5 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the left reel middle design, middle reel middle design and right Horizontal pay line L1 composed of reel middle design, left reel upper design, middle reel middle design and right reel lower design Left downward pay line L2, left reel lower design, middle reel middle design and right reel upper design There are three pay lines of the up-to-right pay line L3. These pay lines L1 to L3 are shown in FIG. The pay lines to be activated (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “active lines”) are determined in advance by the number of medals betted as gaming media. The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is a dedicated three bet machine, and when the number of medals inserted is less than three, no pay line is activated, and when three medals are bet, the pay line L1 to L1 are made. L3 is enabled. When the pay line is activated, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game. The number of pay lines is not limited to three. For example, in addition to the above-mentioned pay lines L1 to L3, a pay line composed of a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel upper symbol and a right reel upper symbol, a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol and a right reel lower symbol A total of five configured pay lines may be set as valid pay lines, or the number of pay lines according to the number of bets may be set as valid pay lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp for notifying the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been internally won in an internal lottery to be described later, or a bonus gaming state to be described later. is there. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. When the re-playing lamp 122 wins a re-playing combination (details will be described later) which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, it is possible that the current game is possible to re-play (no need to insert medals) It is a lamp which informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In other words, it is an operation means for giving an instruction to use the electronically stored game medium. In the present embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. In addition, the game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on a lamp of the number according to the inserted medal number, and when there is insertion of the specified number of medals, the game start is informed that it is possible to start the game. The lamp 121 lights up.

  The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both. is there. The stored sheet number indicator 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. In the following, in the same meaning as being paid out to a player, it may be expressed as being awarded to a player. The payout amount display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the number-of-payouts display 127 are seven segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. An operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation. That is, it can be said that the start lever 135 constitutes rotation instruction operation means for instructing the start of rotation of each of the reels 110 to 112 by the operation of the player.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 configured of a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 which have started to rotate by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the reels to be stopped corresponding to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as the operation order or the pushing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called "order press operation sequence" or simply "forward press", and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is " The reverse pressing operation order "or simply" reverse pressing ". A light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139. If the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is possible, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button for pressing and removing the medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging the medals from the medal payout port 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  At the lower part of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various kinds of certificates is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout port 155 and a medal receptacle 161 are provided.

  The sound holes 145 are holes for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for boosting the game. A rendering device 160 is disposed on the top of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the top of the rendering device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163 a and a left shutter 163 b which can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open outward in the horizontal direction before the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 appears on the front (the player's side) of the slot machine 100. It has a structure that In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be a display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information, for example, multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the whole of the display screen can be viewed by the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration so that the display screen looks like an odd shape. The display screen is a flat surface in the present embodiment, but may be a curved surface.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main effect according to a main control unit 300 for controlling the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of setting means, lottery means, and reel control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in internal lottery of winning combination, and stop of reels. A ROM 306 storing the position etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to a first sub control unit 400 and a second sub control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315 b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 generates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. An interrupt request is sent to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor or the like and transmission of driving pulses in response to the interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is 8 MHz, the dividing value of the counter timer 312 is 1/256, and the dividing data of the ROM 306 is 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 × 47 × 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 uses a random number generation circuit 316, which is used as a hardware random number counter that varies numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and a start signal when power is turned on. A start signal output circuit 338 for outputting (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338 (main control unit main processing described later) Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from the various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, and medal insertion slot 141) at every interrupt time. Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor for medals dispensed from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110 , The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.).

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

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect the passage of medals. Two start levers 135 sensors are provided inside the start lever 135 and detect start operations by the player. A stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, and a stop button 139 are provided on the respective stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed on each of the bet buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as the insertion medals for the game. Detect the closing operation of the case. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a noncontact sensor or a contact sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions of the mounts of the respective reels 110 to 112, and the light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass Every time I go to L level. The rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from the L level to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Be done. When detecting the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub control unit 400 can not transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. Although the main control unit 300 outputs (or enables output to) information to the first sub-control unit 400, the first sub-control unit 400 does not output information to the main control unit 300 (or The reason why the output is not possible (that is, the reason for communicating in one direction) is incorrect in the processing such as the winning combination lottery performed by the main control unit by inputting an incorrect signal to the main control unit 300 This is to prevent processing. Another reason is that the one-way communication reduces the inspection burden on the inspection organization that inspects the program on the game console. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 is provided so that the result of the process performed by the first sub control unit 400 can not be input.

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

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

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

  Further, the first auxiliary control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and the drive circuit 422 includes various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to and from the second secondary control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs various controls of the rendering device 160 including display control of the rendering image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls the various effect drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163) , Etc., may be configured by a plurality of control units.

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

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

  In addition, the second auxiliary control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to an instruction from the CPU 504.

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

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

<Design array>
Next, FIG. 4 will be used to explain the symbol arrangement applied to the reels 110 to 112 described above. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an arrangement of symbols applied to the respective reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112).

  In each of the reels 110 to 112, symbols of a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged for a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). The numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the symbol of "watermelon" is on the frame of the number 1 of the left reel 110, the symbol of "bell" is on the frame of the number 0 of the middle reel 111, and the symbol of "number 2" on the right reel 112 is " The symbols of "Seven 1" are arranged respectively.

<Type of winning combination>
Next, types of winning combinations for the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a view showing types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations, and operations or payouts of the winning combinations.

  The winning combinations in the present embodiment include special roles 1 to 3, replaying roles 1 to 2, and small roles 1 to 3. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and may be arbitrarily selected.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special roles 1 to 3 are roles to shift to a bonus gaming state in which the player is given a predetermined profit. Also, the replay player is a role that enables replaying without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations may be called "activators". In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operator without medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on the effective line, for example, the special role 1 to 1 3 and prizes for re-player roles are included.

  The special roles 1 to 3 are roles (operating roles) to shift to the bonus game state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out due to the winning of the role itself. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” for Special Part 1 (BB1), “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Part 2 (BB2), and “Special Part 3 (RB)”. "Seven 2-Seven 2-BAR".

  When the special winning combinations 1 to 3 are internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flag corresponding to special combination 1 or special combination 3 is set to ON, main control unit 300 selects the special game combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (hereinafter, this condition may be referred to as RT1). Migrate to On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the special combination 2 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination 2 internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). These flags remain on until the internal winning combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in the subsequent games. That is, in a game in which one of the special roles 1 to 3 is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special role is internally won in the subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combinations are all together It becomes easy to do. The special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) and the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the bonus gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 to 3 being displayed. Furthermore, in this bonus gaming state, if a payout exceeding the predetermined number (see remarks column of special roles 1 to 3 in FIG. 5) is made, the re-game high probability state (hereinafter this state may be referred to as RT4) Migrate. The bonus gaming state (RT3) and the second gaming high probability state (RT4) will be described later.

  The re-playing roles 1 and 2 are winning combinations (operating roles) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game due to a winning, and medals are not paid out. In addition, the corresponding symbol combination is "Replay-Replay-Replay" for the replay role 1 (replay) and "watermelon-watermelon-bell" for the replay role 2 (chance replay). That is, while the symbol combinations corresponding to replay player 1 are all the same symbols, the symbol combinations corresponding to replay player 2 are not all the same symbol combinations. The symbol combinations that are all configured with the same symbol can be said to be "a combination of the same shape symbols in which the symbols having the same shape are combined", and the symbol combinations that are not configured with all the same symbols are "different from each other" It can be said that it is "combination of variant designs in which designs consisting of shapes are combined".

  The replay players 1 and 2 may be any role as long as the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when the player becomes a player in the re-playing roles 1 to 2, insertion of medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later). It may be possible to carry over the medals inserted in the game that has won the re-playing roles 1 to 2 as it is to the next game and use it.

  Small roles 1 to 3 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combination is small role 1 (Cherry) "ANY-Cherry-ANY" and small role 2 (watermelon) " Watermelon-watermelon-watermelon, small part 3 (bell) is "bell-bell-bell". Also, the corresponding number of payouts is as shown in the figure. In the case of "ANY-Cherry-ANY", the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be "cherry", and the symbols of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

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

  The slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a normal gaming state (RT0), a special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), a special part 2 internal winning state (RT2), a bonus gaming state (RT3), and a high gaming probability state (RT3). There are a total of five gaming states of RT4), and these gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 shows these five gaming states. In addition, transition conditions are described on arrows connecting game states. When transition conditions corresponding to the arrows are established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrows. The conditions under which the gaming state shifts include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, internally winning the predetermined combination, stopping display of a specific symbol combination on a specific pay line, and digesting a prescribed number of games There are things that have been done and that a predetermined number of sheets have been paid out.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing a lottery table of the condition device in each gaming state in the case of setting 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing a lottery table of the condition device in each gaming state in the case of setting 6. In these figures, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the range of the lottery data) associated with each condition device. Here, the condition device is associated with one or more roles. As described later, in the present embodiment, the condition device is determined (winning) by lottery, and the winning combination (winning combination) is determined based on the result thereof. The internal lottery is called the internal winning. In addition, since the condition device is associated with the role, the "internal lottery of the condition device" may be referred to as "internal lottery of the role." Similarly, "the internal winning of the condition device" may be referred to as "the internal winning of the part", and the "conditional device having the internal winning" may be referred to as the "internal winning combination" or the "internal winning combination". There is a case.

  In each gaming state to be described hereinafter, the internal winning probability of the winning combination is internally drawn from numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination via the condition device from the lottery data provided in the ROM 306 It is obtained by dividing the value by the numerical data (for example, 65,536) of the range of the random value obtained at the time. For example, in the normal gaming state (RT0) of setting 1, the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 500, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 500/65536 * 100 ≒ 0.8%. The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical value ranges, and each numerical value range is associated with each combination and loss (conditional device). It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is the value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination via the condition device, and the internal lottery combination is determined. In this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probability of at least one combination is made different are prepared, and a clerk or the like of the game store can arbitrarily select and set any setting value.

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

<Normal gaming state (RT0)>
The normal gaming state (RT0) is the lowest (unfavorable to the player) gaming state among the other gaming states (for example, the gaming state excluding the bonus gaming state) in the internal winning probability of the replay role, and the initial gaming state It is also. In the normal gaming state (RT0), a condition device which internally wins is selected with reference to the lottery table in the column of “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. 7 and FIG.

  In the normal winning game state (RT0), the special winning combination of 1 to 3 special roles, 1 special role 1 + replay role 1 + replay role 2 (special role 1, replay role 1 and replay role 2) Internal winnings in duplicate), Special winnings 2 + Re-playing winnings 1 + Re-playing winnings 2 (special winnings in duplicate, Re-playing winnings 1 and Re-playing winnings 2 internally), Re-playing winnings 1 There are two types of gaming roles 2 (replay role 1 and replay role 2 overlapping internal winnings) and small portions 1 to 3. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, that the symbol combination which concerns on a prize is not stopped to a prize line may be called "it will be a loss". Also, the fact that the player has not won the condition device may be expressed as "the player has been won".

  When the internal winning combination of the special role 1 + replay role 1 + replay role 2, special role 2 + replay role 1 + replay role 2, replay role 1 + replay role 2 as described above is performed, the game is played according to the operation of the player It is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the combination 1 and the re-play combination 2 is displayed. Specifically, if the timing at which the stop operation is performed is a timing at which it is possible to pull in the symbols making up the re-play combination 2 on the effective line where there is a possibility that the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-play combination 2 are ready, The symbols constituting the replay role 2 are stopped on the effective line. Otherwise, the symbols making up the re-playing combination 1 are stopped on any of the activated lines. That is, the player is given a priority in priority to the second playing role 2 as much as possible. The details of this operation will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special combination 1 + re-play combination 1 + re-play combination 2 and special combination 2 + re-play combination 1 + re-play combination 2 are internally selected, the above-mentioned operation and stop priority (details will be described later) In the game there is no special role. Therefore, it shifts to the gaming state (special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) or special part 2 internal winning state (RT2)) according to the duplicated special part.

  From the above, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role 2 is displayed on the effective line, the player proceeds to the next game in anticipation of being internally elected to the special role 1 or the special role 2. It will be.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the special winning combinations 1 and 3 are internally won, the special winning combinations 1 and 3 (to be described later) shift to the internal winning condition (RT1). In addition, when the special combination 2 is internally won, it is shown to shift to a special combination 2 internal selection state (RT2) described later. In the normal gaming state (RT0), when winning special roles 1 to 3 in special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) or special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) immediately after the transition process A transition process to the bonus game state (RT3) is performed. Therefore, when the special roles 1 to 3 are won in the normal gaming state (RT0), the game shifts to the bonus gaming state (RT3) described later from the next game.

<Special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1)>
The special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination 1 or 3 is set to ON (special combination internal selection state). In this special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), a condition device for internal winning is drawn with reference to the lottery table in the row of “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. The combinations (conditional devices) winning internally in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) include a replay combination 1, a replay combination 1 + replay combination 2, and small combinations 1 to 3. If the condition device is not internally won (23076/65536), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to be a special combination corresponding to the internal combination flag of the special combination set to ON. The corresponding symbol combination can be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 3 is displayed (when the special combination is won), it will be described later It shifts to the bonus game state (RT3).

<Special part 2 internal winning state (RT2)>
The special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is a state in which the internal selection flag corresponding to the special combination 2 is set to ON (special combination internal selection state). In the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2), a condition device for internal winning is drawn with reference to the lottery table in the row of “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. In the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), combinations (conditional devices) to be internally elected include a replay combination 1, a replay combination 1 + replay combination 2, and small combinations 1 to 3. If the condition device is not internally won (23076/65536), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to be a special combination corresponding to the internal combination flag of the special combination set to ON. The corresponding symbol combination can be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, in the special combination internal winning state (RT2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2 is displayed (when a special combination is won), a bonus gaming state (RT3) described later is made. Transition.

<Bonus gaming state (RT3)>
The bonus gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In the bonus gaming state (RT3), a condition device which internally wins is selected with reference to the lottery table in the column of “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. The condition device for internally winning in the bonus game state (RT3) is only the small winning combination 3.

  In FIG. 6, in the bonus gaming state (RT3), when payout exceeding the prescribed number (see the remarks column of the special roles 1 to 3 in FIG. 5) is made, transition to the replay high probability state (RT4) may be made. It is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus gaming state (RT3) ends when payout of a prescribed number of sheets is executed, but for example, it ends when a predetermined winning combination (for example, single bonus) is won, and further, it is determined that The game may be ended when the player has won a number of times (for example, eight times) or when a predetermined number of times (for example, six times) of games have been played.

<Replay High Probability State (RT4)>
The replay high probability state (RT4) is an advantageous gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the replay role is higher than that of the normal gaming state. In the re-game high probability state (RT4), a condition device which internally wins is selected with reference to the lottery table in the column of “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

  The combinations (conditional devices) that are internally elected in the replay high probability state (RT4) are: special combinations 1 to 3, special combination 1 + replay combination 1 + replay combination 2, special combination 2 + replay combination 1 + replay combination 2, There are replay 1, replay 1 + replay 2, and minors 1 to 3. If the condition device is not won, it is a loss.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the special winning combinations 1 and 3 are internally won, the special winning combinations 1 and 3 shift to the internal winning state (RT1). In addition, when the special combination 2 is internally won, it is shown that the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is shifted to. Furthermore, it is shown that transitioning to the normal gaming state (RT0) is made when 30 games are consumed. In addition, immediately after the transition process to special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) or special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2) when special combination 1 to 3 is won in re-game high probability condition (RT4) A transition process to the bonus game state (RT3) described later is performed. Therefore, when the special roles 1 to 3 are won in the re-game high probability state (RT4), the next game is shifted to the bonus game state (RT3) described later.

<Overview of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described using the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 which has received the start signal resets and starts by a reset interrupt, and executes main control main processing shown in FIG. 9 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, a medal insertion / start operation acceptance process is executed. In this process, first, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the pay line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the insertion of the medals. Also, it prepares to transmit an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. In addition, since the processing of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed when the player wins the replay in the previous game, it is not necessary for the player to insert the medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 is operated, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined, and a valid pay line is determined. In the present embodiment, the start of the game is determined based on the operation of the start lever 135 with the bet number being 3, and the state of the medal blocker is the reception state (the state where the inserted medal can be received) In this case, the game is not accepted and the interrupt status is set during the game.

  In step S107, the random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit 316, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, a winning combination internal lottery process is executed. Specifically, the lottery table of the condition device stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the condition device corresponding to the random number value acquired in step S107 is selected. The condition device selected here is referred to as a condition device that has been internally elected, or an internal winning combination. In addition, preparation for transmission of an internal lottery command including information of the internal winning combination is executed.

  In step S111, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the internal winning combination. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S113, a reel rotation start process is performed. In this process, rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is started, and transmission preparation of a rotation start command is performed. In this process, the reel is accelerated to a constant rotational speed, and thereafter the operation of the stop button (stop operation) is validated based on the detection of the index sensor.

  In step S115, a reel stop control process is performed. In this process, when one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and the reel according to the number of drawn-in frames set in the stop table. One of 110 to 112 is stopped, and transmission preparation of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation is performed. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped and the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed is released, the process proceeds to step S117. In addition, the player can delay the progression of the effect (reserve of the progression of the effect) by continuously pressing the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed. Further, with this configuration, the transmission timings of the winning determination commands prepared for transmission in the subsequent step S117 will not be uniform (different).

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small winning combination 1 has been won. In addition, preparation for transmission of a prize determination command including information on the winning combination is performed.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with a payout is won in the above-mentioned winning determination processing, medals of the number corresponding to the winning combination are awarded (payout) according to the number of paylines, and the number of payouts is paid out The display 127 is used to display.

  In step S121, a game state update process is performed. In this process, each of the normal gaming state (RT0), the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2), the bonus gaming state (RT3), and the replay high probability state (RT4). A process relating to the transition of the gaming state is performed, and the gaming state is transitioned (updated) by the establishment of the start condition or the end condition. Also, it prepares to transmit a game state update command indicating the current game state.

  One game ends by the above. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

<Main control unit 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing.

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

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

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically (this process is not performed) so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the process error does not occur) because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals of the sensor circuit 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is divided for each of the various sensors 318. It stores in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and a process corresponding to the interrupt status is executed.

  In step S209, a timer update process is performed. More specifically, the various timers are updated in each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission by the main processing of the main control unit 300, timer interrupt processing, and the like are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. In the present embodiment, the output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, and bit 15 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bit 11 To 14 are command types (in the present embodiment, basic commands, input commands, start lever acceptance commands, internal lottery commands, reel rotation start commands associated with the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, acceptance of stop buttons 137 to 139) Stop button acceptance command, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, gaming state update command), bit 0 To 10 are command data (a predetermined type corresponding to a command type It is composed of a broadcast).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, determination of effect control according to a change in game control in the main control unit 300 becomes possible, and is included in the output schedule information The effect control content can be determined based on the information of the command data.

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

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read out, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal discharge abnormality is monitored, and an error is detected. (Not shown) Execute error processing. Further, in accordance with the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker on which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various seven-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

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

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interruption end processing, processing such as setting the values of the respective registers temporarily saved in step S201 in the respective original registers is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (restoration data) that needs to be saved such as a specific variable or stack pointer to recover to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved to a predetermined area of RAM 308, and the use area of RAM 308 , And stores the checksum value in the RAM 308, and sets the power flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed to ON.

<Process of First Sub Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 11C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400.

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

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

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

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

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for rendering is performed in accordance with the rendering reservation information in the rendering reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, processing such as reading out the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing processing of updating the effect data when it is necessary to update the effect data.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 11A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

<Process of Second Sub Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 12B is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 12C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 12D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 12A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, first, in step S401, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, initialization of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

  In step S405, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In command processing, the CPU 504 of the second secondary control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 or not.

  In step S409, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, processing is performed to read out from the ROM 506 effect data for performing image control on the background image and effect data for the shutter effect. Further, processing such as reading out effect data other than this from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, updating processing of the effect data is performed.

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

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, when an instruction for image control is included in the effect data read out in step S409, image control corresponding to this instruction is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notice image, background image) is performed. The image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second secondary control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 12 (b). The command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second secondary control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first secondary control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first secondary control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, a second secondary control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second secondary control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second secondary control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once in 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered when the timer interrupt is triggered. Execute in the cycle of

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 12A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Accordingly, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, processing for updating the effect random number value is performed.

  Next, the image control processing of step S413 in the main processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described using FIG. The figure is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the flow of image control processing.

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

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

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

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is issued. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing, and if the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S431, otherwise the generation end interrupt signal Wait for the input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts the number of images of a scene, is incremented (+1), and the process is ended.

<< operation explanation >>
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described below based on the contents described above.

<Regarding Replay 1 and Replay 2 Duplicates>
In the present embodiment, three types of overlapping roles (conditional devices) in which the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 2 overlap and are internally elected are provided (No. 4, 5 and 7 in FIGS. 7 and 8). As described above, when the overlapping winning combination is internally won, the same stop control is performed, and the re-playing combination 1 or the re-playing combination 2 is won. Hereinafter, this stop control will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of the stop control in the case where the re-playing combination 1 and the re-playing combination 2 overlap internally and are won. Further, FIG. 13 (b) is a view showing the priority of the role in the stop control.

  When Replay 1 and Replay 2 are duplicated internally, in order to make Replay 2 win, the watermelon symbol (Replay for the left first stop operation and the middle second stop operation respectively) It is necessary to perform the operation at the timing of stopping the symbols constituting the gaming combination 2 on the effective line. That is, the stop control is executed so as to make the re-playing combination 2 win as much as possible, and to make the re-play combination 1 win if it is not possible. Hereinafter, each stop operation will be described in order.

  First, the operation timing of the left first stop operation will be described. In this operation, while stopping the replay symbol (the symbol constituting the replay role 1) on the effective line, the watermelon symbol (the symbol constituting the replay role 2) is stopped as much as possible on another effective line (retraction) ). In the present embodiment, the number of drawn symbols is four, and the operation timing for stopping both the replay symbol and the watermelon symbol on the effective line is the left reel 110 with symbols 0 to 8 and 12 to 20 shown in FIG. Stop operation at the middle stage of the FIG. 13A shows that both the replay symbol and the watermelon symbol are stopped on the pay lines (payout lines L2, L3) by the first stop operation. In addition, in the case of timing other than that, a replay pattern stops on an effective line, and a watermelon pattern does not stop on an effective line. When the first stop operation is a stop operation on the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112, stop control is performed so as to win the re-play combination 1.

  Next, stop control after the second stop operation after both the replay symbol and the watermelon pattern are stopped on the effective line of the left reel 110 will be described. If this second stop operation is for the middle reel 111, the watermelon pattern is stopped (retracted) as much as possible on the effective line. The operation timing for stopping the watermelon pattern on the effective line is the stop operation at the timing when the symbols of numbers 0 to 1 and 9 to 20 shown in FIG. Of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 13 (a), a state in which the watermelon symbol is stopped on the pay line (prize lines L1 to L3) in the middle reel 111 is shown at the left end (re) The display of the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination 2 is a tempo). Also, in the same figure, the bell symbol stops on the pay line L3 on the pay line where the watermelon symbol has stopped by the previous first left stop operation by the third stop operation on the right reel 112, and the replay role 2 It is shown that he has won a prize.

  In addition, when the timing of the second stop operation on the middle reel 111 is other than the above timing, the replay symbol is stopped (pulled down) on the effective line, and the stop operation is performed so as to win Replay 1 by the subsequent stop operation. Control is performed. Of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 13 (a), it is shown that the replay symbol is stopped on the activated line (the pay lines L1 to L3) of the middle reel 111 (replay role) in the middle The display of the symbol combination corresponding to 1 is a temppai). Further, in the same figure, the replay symbol stops on the pay line L3 on the pay line where the replay symbol is stopped by the first left stop operation by the third stop operation on the right reel 112 that follows, It is shown that he has won a prize.

  In addition, when the second stop operation is for the right reel 112, stop control is performed so that the replay symbol 1 is won on the activated line on which the replay symbol has been stopped by the first stop operation. At the right end of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 13A, the replay symbol stops on the pay line L3 on the right reel 112 where the replay symbol has stopped in the first stop operation. The situation of doing is shown (the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing role 1 is temppai). Further, in the same figure, it is shown that the replay symbol is stopped on the activated line (prize lines L1 to L3) of the middle reel 111 by the third stop operation for the middle reel 110, and that the replay role 1 is won. It is done.

  As explained above, when Replay 1 and Replay 2 overlap internally and are internally elected (No. 4, 5 and 7 in FIGS. 7 and 8), the operation timing described above is followed. Replay role 2 is displayed with priority on condition that the condition is satisfied. In addition, when it violates this condition, the re-playing role 1 is displayed. In addition, even if the special part 1 and the special part 2 are duplicated internally and internally elected (No. 4, 5 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8), in the game of the winning number, it will be awarded the re-playing part, and the special It is not possible to display the symbol combination corresponding to the combination 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2. FIG. 13B shows that the replay role is displayed in preference to the special role.

  In the present embodiment, not only the replay role but also the minor role is displayed in preference to the special role. Therefore, for example, in the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) or the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2), internally selected as replay role 1, replay role 1 + replay role 2, small role 1 to 3 In the case where there is an internal winning (No. 6 to 10 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), stop control is performed to preferentially display these internal winning combinations. FIG. 13B shows that not only the replay role but also the small portion is displayed prior to the special portion.

  Next, an example of the stop mode when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role 2 is displayed will be described using FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the stop mode of each of the reels 110 to 112 when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay part 2 is displayed.

  In FIG. 14 (a), symbol combinations corresponding to the second replay role 2 are displayed on the lower right pay line L2. In FIG. 14 (b) also, the symbol combination corresponding to the second playing combination 2 is displayed on the lower right pay line L2. In FIG. 14C, a symbol combination corresponding to the second replay role 2 is displayed on the horizontal pay line L1. In FIG. 14 (d), the symbol combination corresponding to the second replay role 2 is displayed on the upward winning line L3. In any case of FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d), the same symbol is not displayed on the effective line. This is because the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role 2 does not consist of the same symbol. In addition, it is not limited to this example, for example, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay part 2 may be configured by the same symbol, and the same symbol may be displayed on the activated line.

<About the difference in the appearance rate of replay player 2 due to the difference in setting>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the re-playing combination 2 may be displayed when the re-playing combination 2 internally wins the winning combination (No. 4, 5 and 7 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the replay part 2 is configured to be different between setting 1 and setting 6. Thus, it is possible for the player to guess which of setting 1 and setting 6 is used. It is something that can be done. Hereinafter, the difference in the appearance rate of the replay player 2 will be specifically described. In the following description, FIG. 15 showing internal winning probabilities of special roles 1 and 2 and replay player 2 in settings 1 and 6 will be referred to as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, in both setting 1 and setting 6, the gaming state is normal gaming state (RT0), special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), special part 2 internal winning state (RT2), re-playing high probability If it is in the state (RT4), there is a case that the internal winning will be made to the combination of the re-playing combination 2 (one of No. 4, 5 or 7 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). Here, when the same gaming state is compared in the setting 1 and the setting 6, the probability that the re-playing part 2 is internally won by the winning combination is the same. The details will be described below.

  First, in the normal gaming state (RT0), the probability of about 1.3% with either setting 1 or setting 6 (RT0 in FIG. 7 (131 + 32 + 676) / 65536, RT0 in FIG. 8 (131 + 65 + 643) / At 65536), the player is internally elected to the role in which the second replay role 2 is duplicated.

  In addition, in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), the probability of about 3.3% at any setting value of setting 1 and setting 6 (in both FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, (0 + 0 + 2184) / In the case of 65536, as shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), the probability of about 33.3% at any of the setting values of setting 1 and setting 6 (in both FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, (0 + 0 + 21845) / 65536, RT2 in RT2) In FIG. 15 (b), the player is internally elected to the role in which the re-playing role 2 is duplicated in 1/3).

  Furthermore, in the re-game high probability state (RT4), the probability of about 1.3% (RT4 in FIG. 7 (131 + 32 + 676) / 65536, RT4 in FIG. 8 (131 + 65 + 643) for either setting 1 and setting 6) ) / 65536), the player is internally elected to the role that the second replay player 2 overlaps.

  In this embodiment, in either of the setting 1 and the setting 6, the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is the gaming state in which the appearance rate of the replay player combination 2 is the highest. In the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), the replay role 2 will be displayed more frequently than in other gaming states, and it can be estimated that the special combination 2 has been internally won.

  Here, when comparing the probability that the special character 2 will be internally won by overlapping with the replay player combinations 1 and 2, the setting 6 is higher than the setting 1 (the winning probability of No. 5 is higher than FIG. 7). 8 is higher). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, the probability that the special character 2 in the setting 6 is won in duplicate with the replay player 2 is twice as high as the setting 1. When the special combination 2 and the other combination overlap and the internal winning is performed, the winning combination of the other combination is prioritized, but the other combination to be prioritized always wins, especially as in the case of the replay role of the present embodiment. If it is a role, since the special role does not win in the game, it shifts to special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) without fail. Therefore, if the probability that the special character 2 will be internally elected in duplicate with the replay characters 1 and 2 is high, the frequency of transition to the special character 2 internal winning state (RT2) is high, and the appearance rate of the replay character 2 is also Get higher. As described above, the present embodiment is configured such that a difference occurs in the appearance ratio of the replay player 2 between setting 1 and setting 6. From the difference, the player is configured to be able to guess which of setting 1 and setting 6.

  Note that the above configuration is an example of “a game console that can adopt a configuration that causes a specific stop mode to appear during internal winning of a bonus combination and can estimate the setting value by the appearance rate of this specific stop mode”. In the present embodiment, the special role 2 corresponds to an example of the bonus role, and the game in which the special role 2 is internally winning and the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) corresponds to an example during the internal role of the bonus role. , Re-player 2 corresponds to an example of a specific stop mode. Further, setting 1 and setting 6 correspond to an example of setting values.

  In this embodiment, with regard to the probability that the special combination 2 alone is internally won without overlapping with the other combinations, the same probability is set in setting 1 and setting 6 (see No. 2 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). However, as with the probability of double winning of special character 2 and replay player 1 and 2 (see No. 5 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), setting 6 is also applied to the probability of internally winning special character 2 alone. By raising it, it is possible to make the appearance rate of replay player 2 different. That is, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and the internal winning probability of the bonus combination is made different depending on the set value regardless of the presence or absence of duplication with other combinations (independent or overlapping). Good. In the present embodiment, if the special combination 2 is internally won alone, and the special combination 2 wins in that game, the next game is shifted to the bonus gaming state (RT3), so the special combination 2 internally won It may not shift to the state (RT2). Therefore, in order to make it easier to shift to the internal winning state (for example, special role 2 internal winning state (RT2)) of the bonus combination in which the specific stop mode is displayed, as in the present embodiment, the winning is more than the bonus combination. It is preferable to provide a double winning combination in which the other winning combination and the bonus winning combination overlap and the internal winning combination is made, and the internal winning probability of the double winning combination differs depending on the set value. In addition, when such an overlapping combination is provided, the other combination overlapping with the bonus combination plays an effect of expecting the internal winning of the bonus combination by winning. In particular, when the other combination uses a configuration in which the internal combination is not selected except for the double combination, the other combination overlapping with the bonus combination has an effect of notifying the bonus combination that the internal combination is surely won by winning. Play a role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the replay player 2 is adopted as the specific stop mode displayed during the internal winning of the bonus combination, but this specific stop mode is not limited to this, and any stop mode is adopted. can do. However, for example, when a stop mode displayed in the case of a loss is adopted as a specific stop mode displayed during the internal winning of the bonus combination, in a game capable of displaying this specific stop mode, Since it is also possible to win the internally winning bonus combination, there is a possibility that the opportunity to show the player a specific stop mode during the internally winning of the bonus combination may be reduced. From this point of view, the specific stop mode displayed during the internal winning of the bonus combination is performed using another combination (in the present embodiment, the re-playing combination 1 and 2) in which winning is prioritized over the bonus combination. It is preferable to make it display, and it is more preferable that this other combination is a combination in which a player is given a benefit (replay in this embodiment) by winning. In addition, as for the other winning combination in which the winning combination is prioritized over the bonus combination, there is an operating condition (at least any of the operation sequence or the operation timing) for winning as in the case of the replay combination 2 of this embodiment. It may be a winning combination, regardless of the operation conditions.

  In this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the entire replay player combination is high (for example, higher than the normal gaming state (RT0)), so that it does not become disadvantageous even if the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) continues. It is configured. Furthermore, since it becomes difficult to win the bonus combination by winning the re-play combination (it is easy to maintain the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2)), it is possible to increase the number of times the re-play combination 2 is displayed.

  Also, in the present embodiment, after the end of the bonus gaming state (RT3), the game transitions to the high gaming probability state (RT4), and the probability that re-playing is awarded over the maximum 30 games rather than the normal gaming state (RT0) is It uses a higher configuration. In a gaming machine adopting such a configuration, the probability of being re-played from the normal gaming state even in a state in which a specific stop mode during internal winning of a bonus combination is derived is the above-mentioned high-play probability state By increasing the number according to (or making the probability of being re-played closer or equal), for example, when the bonus combination is internally won in the re-game high probability state after the end of the bonus game state To make it hard to notice and to improve the player's expectation and enjoy it.

  Although the difference between the two set values has been described as an example in the present embodiment, the same configuration can be adopted for three or more settings. That is, as in the present embodiment, among the plurality of set values, the appearance rate of the specific stop mode (display of replay player 2 in the present embodiment) is made different according to each of the plurality of set values. It is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing which one.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the internal winning combination of the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) and the winning combination overlapping with the replay role 2 (No. 7 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is compared with other gaming states. It is configured to be about 30% higher, and it is configured to make the appearance rate of the replay player 2 different according to the set value using this, but in order to be able to guess which of a plurality of set values it is Is not limited to this configuration as long as the appearance rate differs depending on the set value. For example, a predetermined combination (corresponding to an example of a specific stop mode) frequently displayed in the normal gaming state (RT0) is configured to have a low appearance rate in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) However, it is assumed that the internal winning probability of the special role 2 is made different depending on the set value as in the present embodiment. In this case, when the frequency of transition to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) becomes high by the special combination 2 being internally elected by the set value, the appearance ratio of the predetermined combination becomes low, so the appearance of the predetermined combination by the set value There is a difference in rates. The player can estimate the set value from the difference in the appearance ratio of the predetermined combination. As described above, if there is a difference in the appearance rate of the specific stop mode due to the setting, it is possible to estimate the setting value.

<About the composition about special role 1>
As described above, in the present embodiment, by using the configuration in which the replay role 2 is displayed during internal winning of the special role 2, a description will be given of a game console which can estimate which of a plurality of setting values is present. did. In the present embodiment, the special role 1 and the special role 3 are provided in addition to the special role 2, but these roles are not essential in achieving the above-described effects. However, if the configuration of only the special role 2 is adopted, there is a possibility that estimation of the set value becomes too easy, and the player will be gathered on the gaming table which has been found to be an advantageous set value. In the present embodiment, by providing the special role 1, it is configured so as not to give too much a speculative opportunity of the setting value. Hereinafter, the configuration of the special role 1 will be described in comparison with the configuration of the special role 2 described above.

  First, the special role 1 is a bonus role which does not shift to the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) described above when internal winning is made, but shifts to the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1). The special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) is a condition in which the replaying combination 2 can be displayed in the same manner as the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2) described above.

  The special combination 1 has a difference in the internal winning probability in setting 1 and setting 6. The difference in the internal winning probability due to the difference in the setting value is smaller than the difference in the internal winning probability of the special role 2 due to the setting difference. First of all, the internal winning probability of the special part 1 (No. 1, 4 in FIG. 7) in the setting 1 is about 0.26% (both in the normal gaming state (RT0) and the replay high probability state (RT4)) (40 + 131) / 65536). In addition, the internal winning probability of Special Role 1 (No. 1 and 4 in FIG. 8) in Setting 6 is approximately 0.30% in either the normal gaming state (RT0) or the Replay high probability state (RT4) (65 + 131) / 65536). The difference between these internal winning probabilities is about 0.04% (25/65536). On the other hand, the internal winning probability of Special Role 2 (No. 2 and 5 in FIG. 7) in Setting 1 is about 0.07% in either the normal gaming state (RT 0) or the Replay high probability state (RT 4). (16 + 32) / 65536). In addition, the internal winning probability of the special part 2 (No. 2 and 5 in FIG. 8) in the setting 6 is about 0.12% in either the normal gaming state (RT0) or the replay high probability state (RT4). (16 + 65) / 65536). The difference between these internal winning probabilities is about 0.05% (33/65536). From the above, the difference in the internal winning probability due to the difference in the setting value of the special player 1 is smaller than the difference in the internal winning probability due to the difference in the setting of the special player 2. In particular, with regard to the dual role of special role 1 and replay role, it is the same internal winning probability in setting 1 and setting 6 (refer to No. 4 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 and in FIG. 15 (a) No difference by 1/500).

  On the other hand, in special character 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), there is no difference in internal winning probability between setting 1 and setting 6, but in comparison with special character 2 internal winning state (RT2), replay role 1 and replaying The difference is that the internal winning probability that the role 2 overlaps is set low.

  In the configuration related to the special role 2 described above, a configuration in which the replay role 2 is frequently displayed when the special role 2 is internally elected, and a configuration in which the internal winning probability of the special role 2 differs depending on the set value The setting value can be estimated from the appearance rate of. On the other hand, in the configuration related to the special character 1, the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the special character 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) is lower than that of the special character 2 internal winning state (RT2). Since the difference in the internal winning probability of the special combination 1 due to the difference is small compared to the difference in the internal winning probability of the special combination 2, it can be said that the setting value is difficult to estimate compared to the configuration related to the special combination 2 described above. This configuration can prevent estimation of the set value from being too easy.

  In the present embodiment, although the internal winning probability of the double winning combination of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is different in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) and the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2), Including the case where the winning combination 1 alone is won, the entire internal game winning probability is the same internal winning probability (both 32768/65536, see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), and the degree of advantage is the same. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) and the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) are used to replay the entire special winning state without changing the overall advantage of the internal winning state. A configuration in which a difference is given to the appearance rate of combination 2 is realized. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probability of the replay player in these gaming states is higher than the normal gaming state (RT0), but the internal winning probability of the replay role is the normal gaming state (RT0). The probability may be the same as in the above, or may be lower than this.

  In the present embodiment, no difference due to set values is provided for each of the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) and the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2). On the other hand, with regard to the internal winning probability of the special winning combination transitioning to these gaming states, the difference between the internal winning probability of the special winning combination 2 by the setting value is made larger than the difference of the internal winning probability of the special winning combination 1. That is, it can be said that the difference in the appearance rate of the replay player 2 due to the setting is influenced by the difference in the internal winning probability. Therefore, as for the appearance ratio of replay player 2 in each of special character 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) and special character 2 internal winning state (RT2), it is sufficient if there is a difference between the two, as in this embodiment. The special player 1 or 3 is not limited to the configuration in which the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the internal winning state (RT1) is lower than that of the special player 2 internal winning state (RT2). For example, a configuration in which a predetermined combination frequently displayed in the normal gaming state (RT0), which is one of the application modes described above, has a low appearance rate in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) In the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2), the appearance ratio of the predetermined combination in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) is selected, for example, so that the predetermined combination is most difficult to be displayed. It may be made higher than the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2).

  Also, in the above description, the configuration in which the difference in the internal winning probability of the special combination 1 due to the difference in the setting value is smaller than the difference in the internal winning probability of the special combination 2 has been described. The internal winning probability of 1 may have no difference depending on the difference in setting value.

Regarding the Second Embodiment (Part 1)>
In the embodiment described above, a game state (special role 2 internal winning state (RT2)) having a high appearance rate of the replay player 2 is provided in order to make a difference in the emergence rate of the replay player 2 due to a difference in setting value. Furthermore, the configuration in which the internal winning probability of the special combination 2 is made different depending on the set value (configuration in which the ease of transition to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is made different) has been described. However, when making a difference in the appearance rate of replay player 2 due to a difference in setting value, for example, the appearance rate of replay player 2 in the special winning combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) may be made different depending on the setting value. It is feasible. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG. 16 is a view showing a lottery table of the condition device in each gaming state in the case of setting 1 in the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a view showing a lottery table of the condition device in each gaming state in the case of setting 6 in the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing internal winning probabilities of the special roles 1 and 2 and the replay role 2 in setting 1 and setting 6 in the second embodiment. In the description of the second embodiment, the above-described embodiment will be referred to as a first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment described here, as in the first embodiment, in both setting 1 and setting 6, the gaming state is normal gaming state (RT0), special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), special In the case of combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), re-game high probability state (RT4), if the combination of two re-playing roles 2 is duplicated internally (one of No. 4, 5 or 7 in FIG. 16 or 17) May. Here, when the same gaming state is compared in setting 1 and setting 6, the probability that the re-playing part 2 will be internally elected to the winning combination is the normal gaming state (RT0), the special part 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) , It is the same in the re-game high probability state (RT4), it is different in the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2). The details will be described below.

  First, in the normal gaming state (RT0), with either setting value of setting 1 and setting 6, the probability of about 1.3% (in both FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (RT0) (131 + 32 + 676) / 65536) The inside winning combination of two roles is won.

  In addition, in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1), the probability of about 3.3% at any setting value of setting 1 and setting 6 (in both FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, (0 + 0 + 2184) / As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the player is internally elected to the role in which the second replay role 2 is duplicated at 65,536 in FIG.

  In the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), with setting 1, the replay player combination 2 has a probability of about 10.0% ((0 + 0 + 6553) / 65536 in RT2 of FIG. 16 and 1/10 in FIG. 18B). Internally elected to the duplicate role. On the other hand, in setting 6, the probability of about 33.3% (RT2 in FIG. 17 (0 + 0 + 21845) / 65536, in FIG. 18B, 1/3 in FIG. 18B), the internal winning of the replay role 2 is a winning combination.

  Furthermore, in the re-game high probability state (RT4), the probability of about 1.3% at any of the setting values of setting 1 and setting 6 (in both FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (RT4 (131 + 32 + 676) / 65536)) The internally-replayed winning combination of the second playing role 2 is won.

  In the second embodiment, in any of setting 1 and setting 6, the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is a gaming state in which the appearance rate of the replay player combination 2 is the highest. In the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), the replay role 2 will be displayed more frequently than in other gaming states, and it can be estimated that the special combination 2 has been internally won. Further, since the appearance rate of the replay player 2 is higher in the setting 6 than in the setting 1, it is possible to estimate whether the setting 1 or the setting 6 is made in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2).

  In the second embodiment, the probability that the special combination 2 will be internally won by overlapping with the re-playing combination 1, 2 is the same in the setting 1 and the setting 6 (the winning probability of No. 5 is FIG. 16, FIG. 17). The same). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the probability that the special character 2 will be won in duplicate with the second game character 2 in either setting 1 or setting 6 is approximately 1/2000 (the normal gaming state (RT 0). ), Replay high probability state (RT4) is the same in both). If the special combination 2 and the other combination overlap and the internal winning is done, the winning combination of the other combination is given priority, but especially the other combination that is given priority, such as the re-play combination in the second embodiment If it is a winning combination, since the special combination does not win in the game, the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is always transferred. Therefore, the frequency with which the special combination 2 transitions to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) when the internal combination is won by the special combination 2 is the same as in the setting 1 and the setting 6. However, in the second embodiment, the appearance ratio of replay player 2 in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is different between setting 1 and setting 6 (in the case of setting 6 rather than setting 1) Is high, and the difference in the appearance rate of the replay player 2 is configured so that the player can guess which of setting 1 and setting 6. In the second embodiment, the probability of internally winning the special combination 2 alone is higher in the setting 6 than in the setting 1 (see No. 2 of RT0 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17). Although the frequency of transition to the internal winning state (RT2) is not the same, by setting a difference in the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the special winning 2 internal winning state (RT2) according to the setting value, setting 1 and setting 6 There is no change in that it can be configured to be speculative.

  As described above, even if the ease of transition to the internal winning state of the bonus combination in which the specific stop mode appears is different depending on the set value (the first embodiment), the specific stop mode appears Even if the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the internal winning state of the bonus combination is any of the configurations (the second embodiment) different depending on the set value, the set value can be configured to be inferable, and these configurations are combined May be Note that the configuration of the second embodiment also adopts “a configuration in which a specific stop mode appears during the internal winning of a bonus combination, and the setting value can be estimated based on the appearance rate of this specific stop mode”. It is an example. In the second embodiment, the special combination 2 corresponds to an example of the bonus combination, the game in which the special combination 2 is internally won, and the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) corresponds to an example of the internal combination of the bonus combination. The replay role 2 corresponds to an example of the specific stop mode. Further, setting 1 and setting 6 correspond to an example of setting values.

  The application form of the first embodiment can also be adopted in the second embodiment. For example, the specific stop mode can adopt any stop mode, or increase the probability that re-playing will be awarded over the normal gaming state in a state in which the specific stop mode during the internal winning of the bonus combination is derived. The same applies to the second embodiment that the appearance rate of the specific stop mode may be different according to each of the set values of, and that the appearance rate of the specific stop mode may have a difference due to the setting, etc. Can be said.

About the Second Embodiment (Part 2)
As described above, the application form described in the first embodiment can be adopted in the second embodiment described above, but the configuration relating to the special role 1 in the first embodiment is also the second embodiment described above It can be adopted in form, so that it does not give too much speculative opportunity for the set value. However, since it is necessary to set it as the composition according to said 2nd embodiment, it demonstrates below, comparing with the composition regarding the special part 2 about the structure regarding the special part 1 in the said 2nd embodiment.

  First, the special role 1 is a bonus role which does not shift to the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) described above when internal winning is made, but shifts to the special role 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1). The special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) is a condition in which the replaying combination 2 can be displayed in the same manner as the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2) described above.

  In the second embodiment, the configuration in which the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) differs depending on the set value (see No. 7 in RT2 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 and FIG. 18B). Is adopted, and the setting value can be estimated by changing the appearance rate of the replay player 2 depending on the setting value. On the other hand, since the appearance rate of the replay player combination 2 in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) is not different from the set value (No. 7 in RT1 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, FIG. 18 (b)), It can be said that it is more difficult to estimate the set value than the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2). This configuration can prevent estimation of the set value from being too easy. In the second embodiment, the appearance ratio of replay player 2 in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) adopts a configuration in which there is no difference due to the set value, but a difference due to the set value is provided. May be In this case, the setting value of the appearance rate of replay player 2 in the special winning 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) than the difference in the setting value of the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) By making the difference due to smaller, it is possible to make the setting value more difficult to estimate than the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), and to make it difficult to estimate the setting value.

  In the second embodiment, regarding the special combination 2 and the re-play combination (No. 5 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17) which will surely shift to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), Since there is no difference due to the setting value of the internal winning probability (in FIG. 18 (a), all are 1/2000), it is difficult to make a difference in the appearance rate of replay player 2 by the setting value with this configuration alone. ing. However, in the second embodiment, by making the special winning combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) different according to the setting value, a difference in the appearance rate of the re-play winning combination 2 depending on the setting value is generated. The internal winning probability of may or may not be different depending on the set value. Similarly to this, the internal winning probability of the special role 1 may or may not be different depending on the set value. In the second embodiment described above, the special combination 1 and the re-play combination will be transferred to the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) with certainty (No. 4 in FIGS. 16 and 17). The configuration is adopted in which there is no difference depending on the set value of the internal winning probability (in FIG. 18A, each is 1/500).

  In the second embodiment, although the internal winning probability of the duplicate player 1 and the duplicate player 2 is different in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) and the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2), Including the case where the replay player 1 is elected alone, the overall internal replay probability is the same internal winning probability (all are 32768/65536, see FIG. 16 and FIG. 17), and the degree of advantage is the same. As described above, in the second embodiment, by using the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) and the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2), it is possible to change the overall advantage of the special combination internal winning condition. A configuration is provided in which the appearance rate of the replay player 2 is different. In the second embodiment, the internal winning probability of the replay player in these gaming states is higher than the normal gaming state (RT0), but the internal winning probability of the replay role is the normal gaming state (RT0). It may be the same probability as RT0) or may be a probability lower than this.

  In the above description, the configuration has been described in which the appearance rate of the replay player 2 in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) is lower than that of the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2). Here, a predetermined combination frequently displayed in the normal gaming state (RT0), which is one of the application modes described above, has its appearance rate lowered in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2). When the configuration is adopted, for example, the appearance ratio of the predetermined combination in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning condition (RT1) is selected so that the predetermined combination is most difficult to be displayed in the special combination 2 internal winning condition (RT2). The special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) may be set higher.

<About the combination with the production>
About the composition of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, it is possible to combine effects (hereinafter, expected degree effects) for expecting a special part and various effects. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the expectation degree effect is combined with the first embodiment described above will be appropriately described using the drawings as an example. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the expectation degree effect. FIG. 20 is a table showing presentation contents to be executed in the expectation degree presentation and the selection probability thereof. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the expectation degree effect and the BB determination notification effect.

  Here, during the re-game high probability state (RT4), which shifts after the end of the bonus game state (RT3), it is internally included in the overlapping role with the re-play role 2 (No. 4, 5, 7 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). An example will be described in which, when winning, an expectation degree effect is executed in the game. More specifically, when an internal winning combination with the replay player 2 is internally won, the first stop is performed (for example, when the start lever is operated, when the reel rotation is started, before the stop operation is activated). After the third stop operation, an image (an example of a 20% display example) showing the degree of expectation as shown in FIG. 19B is displayed. The present invention is not limited to the configuration that is always executed when the internal winning combination of the duplicate player 2 is played, and may not be executed, for example, to determine the presence or absence of the execution by lottery. Moreover, although the structure using the production | presentation in one game is employ | adopted as an expectation degree production in this example, it is good also as a structure which used the production | presentation covering not only this but several games.

  The image indicating the degree of expectation is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, when the special winning combination is not internally won, an image showing the expectation of “10% display” is displayed with a probability of 50% or more regardless of any setting value (see FIG. 20A). ). Also, although there is a slight probability, an image of “70% display” or “80% display” may be displayed (1% in FIG. 20A). On the other hand, when the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are internally selected, an image showing an expectation of “70% display” or more is displayed with a probability of 50% or more (FIG. 20 (b) (c) reference). In any table, in the case of setting 5 or setting 6, an image having a higher expectation than in the case of setting 1 to 4 is displayed. When this is the case, an image showing the degree of expectation of “80% display” or “100% display” is likely to be displayed. In the example of FIG. 19, although the case where the image showing the above-mentioned degree of expectation is displayed after the third stop operation is described, for example, after the image of “20% display” is displayed by the second stop operation, the third The image may be changed in accordance with the stop operation such as displaying an image of “50% display” by the stop operation.

  As described above, when the special combination is internally won, an image having a higher degree of expectation is displayed as compared to the case where the special combination is not internally won. From this, it can be said that this is an effect that suggests the internal winning of the special part. In particular, there may be a case where an image showing an expectation of "display 555%" or "display 666%" is displayed in the case of internal winning of special role 2 and in the case of setting 5 or setting 6. (Refer FIG. 20 (c), FIG. 21 (a)). These displays not only indicate that it is determined that the special winning combination 2 has been internally won, but also indicate that the setting 5 or 6 is set. Although the above example does not include the content clearly suggesting the type of the special part, it may be included. For example, an image corresponding to the type of special combination may be displayed, or one of the above-mentioned expected degree displays (for example, “20% display” in FIGS. 20 (b) and 20 (c)) is a special combination. Although it is displayed in 1 but not displayed in the special role 2, it may be suggested indirectly.

  Also, when the special winning combination is internally won, an effect indicating that the special winning combination is internally decided at an arbitrary timing thereafter by lottery, unless the special winning combination wins (hereinafter referred to as a BB fixed notification The effect is executed (see FIG. 21 (b)). Further, at an arbitrary timing thereafter, an effect (hereinafter, BB type notification effect) indicating the type of the special part for which the internal winning has been determined is executed. In addition, since the internal winning of the special part is decided after the above-described BB determination notification effect is executed, a configuration is employed in which the expectation degree effect is not executed.

  In the game in which the expectation degree effect described above is executed, the re-play combination 2 or the re-play combination 1 is displayed. When Replay 2 is displayed, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation internally elected to either Special Role 1 or Special Role 2 but Replay 1 is a winning combination alone (FIG. 7). And No. 6) in FIG. 8, the effect of improving the sense of expectation is low. However, in combination with the above-mentioned expected degree effect, the expected degree effect itself has an effect of improving the sense of expectation, so even if Replay 1 is displayed, either of Special character 1 or Special character 2 It is possible to improve the expectation of being internally elected. The expectation degree effect, the BB decision notification effect, and the BB type notification effect are not limited to the effect means to be used, and are not limited to the effect image display device 157, but using the speakers 272 and 277 and various lamps 420. It is also good. In addition, although the example executed in the re-game high probability state (RT4) has been described here, for example, the normal game state (RT0) may be used, and the present invention is not limited to the game state.

  Hereinafter, an example of the flow of the game in the case of using the above-described expectation degree effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a view showing an example in which the special role 2 is internally won. FIG. 23 is a view showing an example in which the special role 1 is internally won.

  First, FIG. 22 shows that Replay Role 2 (chance replay) is displayed five times after the start of the Replay High Probability State (RT4). Among them, the second replay player 2 is internally elected to the special combination 2 + replay role 1 + replay role 2 (FIG. 7, No. 5 in FIG. 8), and replay games other than the second one The role 2 is due to the internal winning of the re-play role 1 + the re-play role 2 (No. 7 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8).

  First, in a game in which the player is first awarded to the re-playing combination 2, the player has an expectation that the special combination is internally won by the expectation degree effect and the display of the re-playing combination 2. However, since the player does not internally win the special role in this game, there is no change in the appearance rate of the re-play role 2. If this state continues, the possibility that the special role 2 is internally won is excluded. It should be noted that if the special combination is not internally won after this, the BB determination notification effect is not executed, and it is inferred that the player has not been internally elected to the special combination.

  Next, in the second winning game for the second replay player, the player has an expectation that the special winning combination is internally won, as in the first game for the second replay player. . In this game, since the special winning combination 2 is internally won, the special winning combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is transitioned to in the subsequent game, and the appearance rate of the re-playing combination 2 increases. It is shown in FIG. 22 that after the second winning of the second replay player combination, the appearance rate of the second replay player combination 2 increases. Also, it is shown that the second and subsequent replaying role 2 winnings occur frequently. From this, it can be inferred that the player is highly likely to have won the special role 2 internally. Further, in this period, it can be said that the type of special role is suggested by the reel, since it can be inferred that the special role 2 is internally elected among the special roles.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the internal winning probability of the special role 2 and the duplicate role of the replay role is higher in the setting 6 than in the setting 1, and the above-described winning of the replay role 2 is frequently performed. This situation is said to be one of the specifiable situations for the set point, as more situations occur. Further, in the second embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18, the appearance ratio of the re-playing combination 2 when the setting 6 is internally elected to the special combination 2 is higher than the setting 1. Therefore, it can be said that the situation where the winning of the above-described re-playing part 2 frequently occurs is a situation where it is possible to estimate the setting value. That is, in either of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it can be said that the setting value is suggested by the reel.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows that Replay Role 2 (chance replay) is displayed twice after the start of the replay high probability state (RT4). Among them, the first replaying role 2 is due to having been internally elected to the special role 1 + replaying role 1 + replaying role 2 (No. 4 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), and the second replaying role 2 is due to having been internally elected to replay player 1 + replay player 2 (No. 7 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8).

  First, in a game in which the player is first awarded to the re-playing combination 2, the player has an expectation that the special combination is internally won by the expectation degree effect and the display of the re-playing combination 2. In this game, since the special combination 1 is internally won, the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) is shifted to in the next game. However, the appearance rate of replay player 2 in the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1) does not change significantly as in the case of transitioning to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) (1.3 % To 3.3% change). In FIG. 23, it is shown that the number of times of display of the replay part 2 is smaller and the appearance rate is lower as compared with the case of FIG. For this reason, if this state continues, the possibility of being internally elected to the special role 2 is excluded. Also, in this period, it is possible to guess that the possibility of the internal winning of the special role 2 among the special roles is excluded (the possibility of the internal winning of the special role 1 remains), the suggestion of the type of the special role is reel It can be said that it is done by

  As described above, it can be said that during the period from the internal winning to the special winning combination to the winning of the special winning combination, the type of the special winning combination is suggested by the reel. In addition, during the period from internal winning to the special role 2 to winning to the special role 2, it can be said that the setting value is suggested by the reel. Furthermore, the expectation degree effect described above is an effect which suggests the internal winning of the special part in a period from the internal winning of the special part to the BB determination notifying effect. According to these combinations, it is possible to estimate the presence or absence of internal winning of the special part and the type of the internal winning if the internal part is elected during the period from the internal winning to the special part until the BB determination notification effect is given. For this reason, after BB fixed announcement production is executed, there is a possibility that there is no meaning not to execute suggestion production such as expectation degree production, but also there is a possibility that excessive suggestion production may decrease interest of the game . Regarding this, as described above, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the expectation degree effect is not performed after the above-described BB determination notification effect is performed (only the suggestion by the reel is performed).

  In both of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, when the possibility of the internal winning of the special winning combination occurs using the replay player 2 that expects the internal winning of the special binding to be displayed, the special winning combination It can be said that the special combination type and the setting value are suggested in the period until the classification of is determined. On the other hand, by providing a combination in which the internal winning of the special combination is determined when displayed, the type and setting value of the special combination in the period from when the internal winning of the special combination is determined until the classification of the special combination is determined. It can also be configured to make suggestions. For example, in the normal gaming state (RT0) and the re-game high probability state (RT4) in FIGS. 7 and 8, the internal winning probability of the re-playing role 2 (No. 7) not overlapping with the special role is set to 0, It can be set as the above-mentioned composition. In this configuration, when the replay part 2 is displayed, it can be grasped that the internal winning of the special part is decided. In this case, there is no need to produce an indication indicating the presence or absence of the internal winning of the special part such as the expectation degree effect described above or the BB fixed notice effect. In this case, as described above, it is possible to infer the type and setting value of the special combination from the appearance rate of the replay part 2 but by combining the effect suggesting the type and setting value of the special combination using the rendering means It is also good.

  In the period from the time when the possibility of internal winning of the special role occurs to the time when the type of the special role is determined, the configuration of suggesting the type of the special role and the set value, and the inside of the special role From the time when the winning is decided to the time when the type of the special winning combination is decided, the configuration of performing the special winning combination type and the setting value can adopt either one of the configurations as described above. Both configurations can also be adopted. As an example of adopting both configurations, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined combination that always overlaps with the special combination is added to the internal winning combination in the first embodiment. In this case, when Replay Part 2 is displayed, there is a possibility of internal winning of the special part at that time, and when a predetermined part is displayed, the internal winning of the special part is decided at that time. Become.

<Others>
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game console, but the present invention is not limited to this, and game balls (for example, pachinko balls) are used as game media. The present invention is applicable to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball game machine, a ball game machine, a smart ball and the like.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, such as operating on a portable terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to the medal, and the insertion of the game medium is performed by inputting the computerized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device) The payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment was described, it is not restricted to the embodiment mentioned above, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of the present invention, various modification and change can be given to the embodiment of the present invention Those having such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

In the above explanation,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, setting 1 and setting 6) having different degrees of advantage to the player (for example, the main control unit 300);
And lottery means for lottery whether or not internal winnings of a plurality of types of winning combinations are made based on the set value set (for example, the main control unit 300),
A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided, for individually stopping rotation of the reels,
A reel control unit that performs reel control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed, when the plurality of reels are rotated and each stop operation for the plurality of stop buttons is performed; A game console provided with a main control unit 300),
The plurality of types of setting values include a first setting value (for example, setting 1) and a second setting value (for example, setting 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first setting value. ,
The plurality of types of roles include a first bonus role (for example, special role 2) in which the status of the internal winning is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the pay line when the internal winning is performed,
The reel control unit is capable of performing the reel control to set the plurality of reels as a specific stop mode in a state where the first bonus combination is internally won (for example, the replay combination 2 Winning for),
A game console characterized in that either the first set value or the second set value can be estimated by the appearance rate of the specific stop mode (eg, the first embodiment, In any of the second embodiments, the setting rate can be estimated because setting 6 has a higher appearance rate of the replay player 2 than setting 1).

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The probability that the first bonus combination is internally won is different between when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set (for example, special combination) Internal winning probability of 2 is different in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8),
The first set value is set for the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in a state where the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over (for example, the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2)). And the second set value is set (for example, the internal winning probability of replay player 2 in RT2 is the same in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), The game console to be

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The plurality of types of roles include a second bonus role (for example, special role 1) in which the status of the internal winning is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the pay line when the internal winning is performed,
The reel control means is capable of performing the reel control in which the plurality of reels are set as the specific stop mode in a state where the second bonus combination is internally won.
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over (for example, the special combination 1 or 3 internal winning state (RT1)) is the first set value It is the same in the case where it is set and the case where the second set value is set (for example, the internal winning probability of replay player 2 in RT1 is the same in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8),
Probability of internal winning of the first bonus combination when the first set value is set, and probability of internal winning of the first bonus combination when the second set value is set And the first internal winning probability difference (for example, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 the difference between No. 2 and 5 is about 0.05% at RT0),
Probability of internal winning of the second bonus combination when the first set value is set and probability of internal winning of the second bonus combination when the second set value is set And the second internal winning probability difference (for example, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 the difference between No. 1 and No. 4 is about 0.04% at RT0),
The first internal winning probability difference is larger than the second internal winning probability difference (see, for example, the description of <Configuration for Special Role 1>),
The probability of the internal winning probability of the replay player in the state where the internal winning status of the first bonus role is carried over is the status of the internal gaming status of the second bonus role in the state in which the internal winning status is carried over It is the same as the internal winning probability (for example, the internal winning probability of the entire replay player in RT1 and RT2 is the same in any of FIGS. 7 and 8),
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state in which the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over is the specific stop in the state in which the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over. A gaming machine is described, characterized in that it is different from the appearance rate of the aspect (for example, in RT1 and RT2 in both FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the internal winning probability of the replay player 2 is different).

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The plurality of types of roles include a specific replay role (e.g., replay role 2) to which replay is given,
The reel control means
In the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination, when at least the specific re-playing combination is included in the internally-winning combination, the specific stop mode of the plurality of reels The reel control can be performed (e.g., in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when No. 4 and No. 4 are internally won at RT0 and RT4), the special role is internally won again. It is possible to win a prize 2 and in the internal winning state of a special role in RT 1 and RT 2, it is possible to win a prize 2 in the case of internally winning No. 7),
In the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination, when the specific winning combination is not included in the internally-winning combination, the plurality of reels are stopped in the specific stop mode, Are different stop modes, and it is possible to perform the reel control (for example, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when internal winning is achieved for No. 1 and 2 at RT0 and RT4, internal winning for special role is made In the internal winning state of the special part in RT1 and RT2, it is impossible to win a prize in Replay 2). The game console is described.

Also, in the above explanation,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, setting 1 and setting 6) having different degrees of advantage to the player (for example, the main control unit 300);
And lottery means for lottery whether or not internal winnings of a plurality of types of winning combinations are made based on the set value set (for example, the main control unit 300),
A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided, for individually stopping rotation of the reels,
A reel control unit that performs reel control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed, when the plurality of reels are rotated and each stop operation for the plurality of stop buttons is performed; A game console provided with a main control unit 300),
The plurality of types of setting values include a first setting value (for example, setting 1) and a second setting value (for example, setting 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the first setting value. ,
The plurality of types of roles include a first bonus role (for example, special role 2) in which the internal winning state is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the internally winning role is stopped at the pay line.
The reel control unit is capable of performing the reel control in which the plurality of reels are set to a specific stop mode at a predetermined frequency in a state in which the first bonus combination is internally won (for example, Winning a re-player role 2),
The game console characterized in that the predetermined frequency is different between the first set value and the second set value (for example, any of the first embodiment and the second embodiment) The setting rate of setting 6 is higher than that of setting 1).

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over is set when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set. The gaming machine is characterized in that it differs from the case where it is being played (for example, the internal winning probability of the second replay player 2 in RT2 is different in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17).

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The plurality of types of roles include a second bonus role (for example, special role 1) in which the status of the internal winning is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the pay line when the internal winning is performed,
The reel control means is capable of performing the reel control in which the plurality of reels are set as the specific stop mode in a state where the second bonus combination is internally won.
The probability of the internal winning probability of the replay player in the state where the internal winning status of the first bonus role is carried over is the status of the internal gaming status of the second bonus role in the state in which the internal winning status is carried over It is the same as the internal winning probability (for example, the internal winning probability of the entire replay player combination of RT1 and RT2 is the same in any of FIGS. 16 and 17),
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode and the second set value are set in a state in which the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over. A difference from the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over is taken as a first appearance probability difference (for example, in FIG. The difference of 7 is about 23.3% in RT2),
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over, and the second set value is set The difference between the appearance rate of the specific stop mode and the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over is taken as a second appearance probability difference (for example, in FIG. The difference of 7 is 0% at RT1),
There is described a game console characterized in that the first appearance probability difference is larger than the second appearance probability difference.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The plurality of types of roles include a specific replay role (e.g., replay role 2) to which replay is given,
The reel control means
In the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination, when at least the specific re-playing combination is included in the internally-winning combination, the specific stop mode of the plurality of reels The reel control can be performed (for example, in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, when RT0 and RT4 internally win the No. 4 and 5 in RT0 and RT4), the special role is internally win again. It is possible to win a prize 2 and in the internal winning state of a special role in RT 1 and RT 2, it is possible to win a prize 2 in the case of internally winning No. 7),
In the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination, when the specific winning combination is not included in the internally-winning combination, the plurality of reels are stopped in the specific stop mode, Are different stop modes, and it is possible to perform the reel control (for example, in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, when internal winning is achieved for No. 1 and 2 at RT 0 and RT 4, internal winning for special role is made In the internal winning state of the special part in RT1 and RT2, it is impossible to win a prize in Replay 2). The game console is described.

Reference Signs List 100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 128 lamp 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control section 400 first sub control section 500 second sub control section Control unit

Claims (2)

Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not internal winnings of a plurality of types of winning combinations are made on the basis of set values that have been set;
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are formed, for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
And reel control means for performing reel control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed when the plurality of stop buttons are rotated by rotating the plurality of reels. The game console,
The plurality of types of setting values include a first setting value and a second setting value that is more advantageous to the player than the first setting value.
For the multiple types of roles,
A first bonus combination in which the state of internal winning is carried over to the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped winning line,
And a second bonus combination in which the condition of the internally-selected condition is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the internally-selected combination is stopped on the pay line .
The reel control means
In a state where the first bonus combination is internally won, the previous SL plurality of reels and a particular stop mode, can perform the reel control,
It is possible to perform the reel control in which the plurality of reels are set as the specific stop mode while the second bonus combination is internally won.
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode and the second set value are set in a state in which the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over. And a difference between the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the first bonus combination is carried over is taken as a first appearance probability difference,
The appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the first set value is set and the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over, and the second set value is set And the difference between the appearance rate of the specific stop mode in the state where the internal winning state of the second bonus combination is carried over is taken as a second appearance probability difference,
A game console characterized in that the first appearance probability difference is larger than the second appearance probability difference .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
  The plurality of types of roles include a specific replay role in which replay is provided,
  The reel control means
  The plurality of reels when at least the specific re-playing combination is included in the internally-winning combination with the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination being carried over. And the reel control can be performed with the specific stop mode as
  When the internal winning state of the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination is carried over, the plurality of reels are selected when the specific combination of winning combinations is not included in the internally winning combination. It is possible to perform the reel control with a stop mode different from the specific stop mode.