JP6527688B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is displayed by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine which can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information. The player first determines the number of bets by BET operation, and performs the start operation (lever operation) in a state where the specified number of bets is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a combination of predetermined winning symbols on the pay line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of symbols is also referred to as a winning combination) is winning Occurs. That is, in the slot machine, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small wins, bonuses, and replays. The player can earn a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each kind of small combination in the small combination winning, and the bonus combination is advantageous for the player A profit can be obtained by transitioning to the gaming state. Further, the player can obtain the benefit of being able to play the next game (replay) without consuming a new medal (or gaming ball) for setting the bet number in the replay winning.

  As an example of such a slot machine, the transition to the ART preparation state is decided when the same effect is executed for 5 consecutive games in the precursor to the transition to the chance zone which is a state advantageous to the player. There has been disclosed a device which regulates that the same effect is continued in five games during a fake aura that does not shift to the ART preparation state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-57652, A

  In the technology described in Patent Document 1, in order to give a rule to the execution of the effect, the execution of the effect is controlled according to the presence or absence of the transition of ART (assist replay time) which is an advantageous state for the player. However, there is a problem that the execution of the effect can not be controlled in accordance with other situations other than the presence or absence of the transition of ART.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention is:
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
Privilege giving means (for example, processing of steps Sd5 and Sd9 executed by the sub control unit 91) for giving a benefit advantageous to the player;
One-game effect execution control means (for example, processing in which the sub control unit 91 executes effects ) for controlling execution of one game effect (for example, effect execution, freeze operation) executed in the game , main control unit 41 freeze operation Control processing) and
The 1 number of game presentation is performed continuously by a predetermined number of times, the benefits are possible recognize the player that has been granted (e.g., AT start sub controller 91 in the next game Execute the production 517),
The 1 game presentation execution control means, the number of times that the said one game presentation in the next game Ru runs one game presentation in when the privilege is not granted is performed continuously it to the predetermined number of times At the time of the game , if it is a specific situation where the player may have changed in the next game , execution of the one game effect is permitted, and if it is not the specific situation in the next game , the one game effect is The execution is restricted (for example, processing of steps Se2 to Se4, Se11, Se12, Se21, Se22, Se31, Se32 performed by the sub control unit 91).
In the present application, the "benefit" includes, for example, "events advantageous to the player" such as payout of medals, execution of replay, award of bonus / AT, execution of premiere effect and the like.

According to such a configuration, the number of times the 1 game presentation is Ru are performed in the following games 1 game presentation is executed continuously at the time when the privilege is not granted to the predetermined number of times as such Rutoki, the next There is a possibility that one game presentation if certain circumstances Ru is executed in the game, so 1 game effect unless the specific situation in the next game is not executed. As a result, it is possible to control the execution of one game effect according to the specific situation, and the player is more interested in performing the one game effect than the slot machine which can not control the execution of the one game effect according to the specific situation. To improve the interest of the game.
Further, according to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the benefit is given if the number of times that one game effect is continuously executed becomes a predetermined number, so the number of times of execution of one game effect is a predetermined number of times The player becomes more interested in executing one game effect than the slot machine to which a benefit is not given when the player becomes a player, thereby further improving the interest of the game.
Although it has been made possible for the player to recognize that the benefit is given by the number of times that one game effect is continuously executed being a predetermined number of times, the execution of one game effect is continuous. For example, the player may be able to recognize that the benefit is given when the number of times that one game effect is executed is a predetermined number.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) and (2) above,
The one game effect is a predetermined effect which is the same or similar effect (for example, in the case of small part navigation effect (character indication) 511, each small part navigation effect (character indication) 511 of replay, cherry, watermelon bell, small If the part navigation directing (pattern suggestion) 512 if the small part navigation directing (pattern suggestion) 512 of the replay · cherry · watermelon bell, if the small role navigation directing (2 choice suggestion) 513 the image of two different initials If each combination of small part navigation directing (two choices suggested) 513, conversation directing (singular) 514 or conversation directing (two-person conversation) 515 If one or two characters from multiple types of character to suggest different utterances there each conversation effect selected, timing and off sequentially such that off if off effect 516 may be each turned off effect) of different performance pattern.
In the present application, for example, an effect that displays an image having the same shape but different colors (for example, an effect that displays an image of a character wearing different-colored clothes), and a part of the shape Effects of different images (eg, effects of displaying an image of a character to which a pattern or another image is added, or an image of a character in which another image is overwritten and a part of the outline is missing), the same in different aspects It includes an effect (for example, an image display, an audio output, or an effect that suggests an internal winning of the same small combination by lighting an LED lamp) or the like meaning to notify the content.

According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the benefit is given if the number of times the predetermined effect is continuously executed becomes the predetermined number of times, so when the number of times of execution of the predetermined effect becomes the predetermined number of times The player is more interested in executing the predetermined effect than the slot machine to which the benefit is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved .

(4) In the above slot machines (2) and (3),
Wherein the one game presentation, presentation of a plurality of types of systems (e.g., small combination navigation effect, conversation effect, off effect) may be included.
In the present application, in “representation of a plurality of types of lines”, for example, a plurality of types of renditions (small part navi effects) in which a small winning combination is suggested or uttered, and a character talks to an internal winning Multiple types of effects (conversation effects) that suggest or talk, and multiple types of effects (lights out) that indicate or win the internal winning by turning off the liquid crystal display, reel LED, LED for presentation, etc. Included in the production of the system.

According to such a configuration, if the number of times the effect of the same system is continuously executed is a predetermined number of times, the player can recognize that the benefit is given, so the number of times of execution of the effect of the same system is When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player is more interested in executing the same system of effects than the slot machine to which the benefit is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved .

(5) In the slot machine of (1) to (4) above,
It further comprises a suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes the training mode) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, the training mode) that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given .
The player can recognize that a privilege is given by the number of times of execution of the suggestion effect becoming a predetermined number of times within a specific period (for example, 32 games of AT preparation period) in which a predetermined number of games end. It is also good.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the benefit is given if the number of times of performing the suggestion effect becomes a predetermined number within the specific period, so that the number of times of performing the suggestion effect is a predetermined number of times within the specific period. The player becomes more interested in the suggestion effect being executed rather than the slot machine to which a benefit is not given when it becomes, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(6) In the slot machine of (1) to (5) above,
In the specific situation, the operating means (e.g., each switch) operated by the player within a predetermined period (e.g., 3 minutes after the end of the game) is not operated (e.g., the player does not operate each switch for 3 minutes) Situation).

According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player has changed in the next game more simply than the slot machine which can not be identified as the specific situation unless the player operates the operation means within the predetermined period. You can identify that.
In the present application, the "specific situation" includes not only the situation in which the player does not operate the operation means within a predetermined period, but also other situations. For example, a new player starts playing a game after a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes) elapses after the demonstration screen is displayed or the demonstration screen is displayed without the player operating the operation means within the predetermined period. Since it is considered that the situation is a certain situation after the display of the demonstration screen or after the predetermined period has elapsed from the display of the demonstration screen. Also, for example, it is considered that a new player will start playing a game when the game store side forcibly suspends the game for some reason and then shuts off (stops operation) and power is turned on (when operation is resumed). Therefore, the situation where a power interruption occurred during the business hours of the game arcade may also be a specific situation. Also, for example, a situation where a predetermined time (for example, 3 am after the closing time) is included during power-off, and a situation where the power-off period exceeds a predetermined period (for example, 3 hours) are also new after power-on. Because it is considered that the person starts the game, a situation where the power-off period exceeds a predetermined period may be a specific situation. In addition, for example, it is considered that a new player starts playing a game after the operation of the game shop side (salesperson in the game shop) checking or changing the setting value, and thus the situation where these operations are performed. It may be a specific situation. Also, for example, it comprises a slot machine installed in a game arcade (hall) and a management server (management device) connected to the Internet network, and data exchange between the slot machine and the management server is a two-dimensional code reading In a gaming system performed via a portable terminal having a function and a function of connecting to the Internet, a player performs a game by deleting a game history or outputting a game history (for example, outputting a two-dimensional code) Since it is considered that the game is ended, the situation where the operation to delete or output the game history may be made as the specific situation. Also, for example, the player plays a game also for BET return operation for returning medals of the bet number set by BET operation, operation for returning credits, operation for discharging an IC card, operation for call lamp other than at the time of error, etc. Since it is considered that the operation is finished, the situation in which the operation for the settlement is made may be a specific situation. Also, for example, in the above-described gaming system, an operation to start storing the game history (for example, inputting a password) is considered to be that the new player ends the game, so the operation to start storing the game history is The situation made may also be a specific situation. Also, for example, a situation where a human sensor provided on the front of the slot machine changes from on to off is considered to be that the player leaves the seat and a new player is seated to start the game. A situation where the sensor changes from on to off may also be a specific situation.

(7) In the slot machine of (3) above,
Informing mode setting means (for example, the sub control unit sets an informing amount such as voice, brightness, liquid crystal display, effect mode, etc. through an operation on each screen by the player) for setting an informing mode of an effect to be executed during the progress of the game Processing to adjust),
The notification mode is a reference notification mode (for example, a default value of the notification amount) and a player adjustment notification mode which is adjusted by the player and is different from the reference notification mode (for example, a value of the notification amount adjusted by the player) Including and
The notification mode setting means is adjusted to the player adjustment notification mode by the player and then the specific situation (for example, a situation in which a predetermined period elapses after the display of the demonstration screen is started, the credit is returned by the player The notification mode may be set to the player adjustment notification mode in the adjustment period until the situation where the operation to be performed is made), and the notification mode may be set to the reference notification mode in a period other than the adjustment period (For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the processing of steps S2001 to S2007).

  According to such a configuration, when the player change condition is established after the previous player adjusts to the player adjustment notification mode, the notification mode is set to the reference notification mode, so the next player is the previous player. The effect is not executed in the adjusted player adjustment notification mode, and even if the player change condition is satisfied, there is a possibility that the player may be played in a more unpleasant state than the gaming machine which does not set the notification mode to the reference notification mode. It is reduced, and the decrease in the fun of the game can be reduced.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the slot machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure showing a pay line. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special role, the combination of the symbol of a special role, the matter relevant to a special role, the type of a general role, the combination of the symbol of a general role, and the matter relevant to a general role. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every gaming state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination name. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the presentation pattern selection process which a sub control part performs. (A) A diagram showing an example of a small part navigation effect (character suggestion), (B) a diagram showing an example of a small character navigation effect (pattern suggestion), (C) an example of a small character navigation effect (two choice suggestion) (D) a diagram showing an example of a conversational effect (singularity), (E) a diagram showing an example of a conversational effect (two-person conversation), (F) a diagram showing an example of a extinguishing effect, (G) a diagram of AT start effect It is a figure which shows an example, (H) It is a figure which shows an example of special training mode start presentation. FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of an effect pattern according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the presentation pattern selection process which the sub control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs. FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of an effect pattern according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the presentation pattern selection process which the sub control part which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention performs. FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of an effect pattern according to the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the presentation pattern selection process which the sub control part which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention performs. FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of an effect pattern according to the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a portable terminal according to Embodiment 5. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 is applied. 51 is a flowchart showing control contents of a player adjustment return process executed by the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of a screen and an image according to the fifth embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1
First, an outline of a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is composed of a housing 1a and a front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to visually recognize the cylindrical left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R from the front door 1b through the transparent window 3. A medal insertion slot 4 for inserting medals, a MAX BET switch 6 for setting the maximum bet number, a start switch 7 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped around the transparent window 3 arranged at the center of the panel 1c. A left stop switch 8L, a middle stop switch 8C, a right stop switch 8R, and a game display unit 13 for displaying information related to a game are provided.

  The slot machine 1 also has a liquid crystal display 51 at the top of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, the payout table, etc. are printed at the bottom. And a lower panel 1d. The payout table is a table relating the configuration of the role to be described later to the number of medals paid out according to the role, etc., and may be printed on the reel panel 1c or the like, and displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 in the standby state. It may be done.

  When the player starts the game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion portion 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAX BET switch 6. Set the number (usually 3 pieces which is the maximum bet number). When the bet number is set, the start switch 7 is enabled, and the slot machine 1 can start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, the respective reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) start to rotate. In this state, when the player operates any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, the display result is derived and displayed through the transparent window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel is stopped, the game is ended, and when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is derived as the display result (arranged), a prize corresponding to the combination is generated. When the payout of medals corresponding to the winning is stored, the medals for the amount exceeding the maximum value are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the maximum value (usually 50) of the number of medals that can be stored is equal to or more. When a winning combination with a transition of the gaming state occurs, the gaming state shifts according to the combination. If no winning combination has been generated, the player operates the MAX BET switch 6 again or inserts a medal into the medal insertion portion 4 again to start the next game.

  When the number of medals stored when the player ends the game remains, the player operates the settlement switch 10 to pay out the stored number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, the detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, and a game assistance display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. , 1 BET LED 14 to notify that one bet number is set by lighting, 2 BET LED 15 to notify that two bet numbers are set by lighting, and by light that three bets are set 3 BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify by lighting that the start operation of the game by the operation of the start switch 7 is in the wait state During the wait LED 19 to notify that it is lit by lighting up, and the point that it is in the replay game described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. The wait state is a state in which the start of rotation of the reel is on standby since a predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and is about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when medals are inserted while the number of bets is not set, the number of medals automatically inserted is set as the number of bets.

  For example, in the state where no medal is inserted, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 1, and the 1 BET LED 14 lights up. Next, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2 BET LED 15 lights up. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 3, which is the maximum, and the 3 BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lighted. In this state, although the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, since all the three cards are set as the bet number, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. In this state, when the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the maximum bet number is 3, so "1" is displayed on the credit indicator 11 as a credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the credit is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by the locking unit 1e, and it is generally locked when the game is started. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking portion 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 internally includes a variable display device (variable display unit) 2, a power supply box 100, and a hopper unit 34.

  The variable display device 2 is composed of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R described above, and reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. When the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R rotate the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of kinds of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 3.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 described later, and each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be irradiated independently by the reel LED 55, thereby improving the visibility of the reel can do.

  The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for changing the setting, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a suspension state under normal conditions, and when changing the setting, setting of the winning probability of internal lottery described later A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the value, and a power switch 39 that turns the power on and off are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 differs in the expected value of the medal payout rate (so-called, machine split) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is a ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, if 1000 medals have been inserted and the game for 1000 sheets has been completed, and if 1100 medals have been paid out, then the medal payout rate is 110%. As a matter of course, a player who has more medals paid out than the number of inserted medals (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

[About setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability corresponding to the set value in an internal lottery, a navistock lottery, etc. described later. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases stepwise as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The set values may be set in three steps of 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, 4, H (High), etc., or 7 steps of 1 to 7, and it is not necessary to limit to 6 steps.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same regardless of which set value is set, and the below-described navistock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value Although the payout rate of medals is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probability of the lottery and the additional lottery, at least one of the winning probability of the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probability of the lottery performed by the sub control unit 91 is Alternatively, the payout rate of the medal may be changed by changing the win probability of both parties according to the set value.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the slot machine 1 with the front door 1b opened. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24. Move to the setting change state (setting change mode) where value change operation is possible. In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) . Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can be progressed. The setting value may not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, and unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door 1b is not opened may be prevented. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start condition of the setting change state. In this case, the setting value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the setting value, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned ON in a state where the bet number is not set after the game is over. If the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting confirmation can be made (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game can not be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the game can be returned to the state in which the progress of the game is possible. In the setting value confirmation state, as in the setting value changing state, the setting value can not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, preventing unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door 1b is not opened. May be That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be used as the start condition of the setting confirmation state. In addition, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  The hopper unit 34 is driven by a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for discharging medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout port 9, and a hopper motor 34b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out.

  Further, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a formed of a pair of conductive members spaced apart to the left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals is provided. In the full tank sensor 35a, the conductive member contacts the medals stored in the overflow tank 35 to conduct electricity, whereby the medal storage amount stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It is possible to detect that the state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1 further includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs a signal from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  On each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the player has three symbols vertically on each reel via the perspective window 3, That is, it is possible to visually recognize a 3 × 3 symbol. The number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, as long as at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "outer" on the outer peripheral part of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A total of 21 pieces of a plurality of distinguishable symbols such as bell, "orange", "watermelon" and "cherry" are drawn in a predetermined order.

  In addition, although the above-mentioned various kinds of symbols are expressed on the plane in FIG. 3, since each reel is actually cylindrical as described above, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. It will be done. Moreover, arrangement | sequence and the kind of the above-mentioned some pattern are an example, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when explaining the part of the symbol of N + M to the symbol of N + M, it expresses as "M top frame". That is, for example, when it is expressed as "10 to 10 black 7" to 5 frames of the left reel 2L, it means a pattern from 10 "black 7" to 14 "orange" of the left reel 2L.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 in the direction from the top to the bottom in FIG. 1) by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. A plurality of kinds of symbols will be displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped to rotate for a maximum of 190 ms after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R arranged corresponding thereto are operated. The delay time until the reels stop is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more to improve the game performance.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated 80 times a minute, and the symbols corresponding to 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are varied. For this reason, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw in a symbol of 4 frames at maximum in 190 ms. That is, the symbols to be stopped when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated are the symbols four frames ahead from the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (total 5 frames) Is one of the symbols).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the 10th "black 7" of the left reel 2L is displayed on the lower side of the perspective window 3, the 10th "left reel 2L" is displayed on the lower side of the left reel 2L. One of the symbols from "Black 7" to "14" "Orange" will stop. Note that the perspective window 3 includes "Black 7-Replay Bell" from No. 10 to No. 12, "Replay Bell Watermelon" from No. 11 to 13, and "Bell Watermelon from No. 12 to 14." Any one of orange, 13th to 15th watermelon orange replay, and 14th to 16th orange replay bell is derived as a display result.

  Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol based on the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. It is possible to display the symbol from 4 frames to 4 frames ahead in the lower part. Therefore, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower side of the reels corresponding to the stop switches. The symbols arranged can be displayed on the pay line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which winning is generated when combinations of symbols are aligned among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the see-through window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pay line, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed through the see-through window 3 are left reel upper stage 2Lt, left reel middle 2Lm, left reel lower stage 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, , A parallel line connecting the upper lines (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of the reels, and a parallel line connecting middle stages (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of the reels. It consists of a pay line L3 which is a line, and a pay line L4 which is an oblique line connecting each reel obliquely to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and when any combination of symbols according to the winning combination is aligned on any of the valid pay lines L1 to L4, a prize is won. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, although the case where four pay lines are valid is described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a line connecting irregularly the left reel upper stage 2Lt, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and the right reel upper stage 2Rt is enabled. You may make it 1 line structure of only the pay line L3.

  The combination of symbols aligned on the pay line can be set arbitrarily according to the role, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is broadly divided into a combination of payout of medals (hereinafter referred to as a small combination), and a combination that can start the next game without requiring setting of the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a re-playing combination). And the role associated with the transition to a game state (advantage game state) advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a special role). In the following description, the small part and the re-play part are generally referred to as a general part.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the medals are paid out, the player is awarded a predetermined value according to the display result derived on the pay line. That is, it is also a prize that a dropout display result (display result when the small combination is not completed in the small combination winning game) is derived in the game in which the gaming state has shifted, and the special combination without medal payout It is also a prize that a combination of symbols according to the replay role is derived.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special part accompanied by the transition to the advantageous gaming state BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is “white 7”, “white 7”, “white 7”. "BB" (Big Bonus), "Black 7", "Black 7", "Net 7" or "Net 7", "Net 7", "Black 7" are the winning lines when the winning line is generated by aligning the winning lines. It consists of two types of RB (regular bonus) that a prize is generated by being aligned.

  The special part is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, only BBs in which a winning occurs when "black 7", "white 7", and "net 7" are aligned with a pay line may be a plurality of types of BB or a plurality of types of RB.

  Also, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a prize is generated as the CB symbol is aligned with the pay line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if the small winning combination is not won in the normal internal lottery processing that determines whether or not the winning combination of any of the winning combinations is allowed, it is possible to win the small winning combination by the restriction of the reel control Permissible. Specifically, control is performed to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting until the end condition is satisfied in such a CT state (until the number of medals paid out is 254 or more).

  The special part shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, a winning is generated when the symbols are aligned on any of the pay lines, and when the special part is winning, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state ends under a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and RB determines that any small winning combination has occurred four times, or 12 games have been digested in the bonus state. It shall end at the moment. The termination condition is not limited to the above condition, and may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate and the like, but it is preferable that BB have a payout of at least 466 sheets as the termination condition.

  Also, substantially, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state started due to the RB prize will end when either one of the small winning prizes occurs four times as described above, or when the 12 games have been completed, but due to the BB prize In the big bonus state to be started, the transition of the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the payout number of medals is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is "a state where control is made to shift to the regular bonus state again without passing through the symbols if the end condition of the big bonus state is not satisfied after the end of one regular bonus state". It can be said that there is.

  Further, in the case of transition to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, transition to the regular bonus state may be made via the symbol. In this case, the game will shift to the regular bonus state after winning of the JACIN symbol (a symbol accompanied by transition to the regular bonus state).

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special part. In SB, winning is generated when "Orange-Black 7-Orange" aligns with the winning line. When an SB winning occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is completed, the gaming state ends, that is, shifts to the gaming state before shifting to the SB state.

  Next, the general role will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general player includes normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and multiple types of control replay as replay players, and multiple types of small roles accompanied by payout of medals. Includes bell, watermelon, cherries and one role.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a replay role, which are used as a trigger for transition to the gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, falling replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a prize occurs when a combination of "replay, replay, and replay" is complete on any pay line. In the promotion replay, a prize is generated when a combination of "replay, replay and bell" is arranged on one of the pay lines. In rush replay, a prize occurs when any combination of "replay, replay, cherries" and "replay, replay, white 7" is arranged on any pay line. In the fall replay, a prize occurs when a combination of “Bell, Cherry, Bell” is aligned on one of the pay lines.

  When a normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, or fall replay is won, a bet number equal to the bet number in the game in which the replay is won is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet number. be able to. In addition, when the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the advantageous gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay player combination increases, and when the rush replay is won, the gaming state is the replay role during the predetermined game. It shifts to the advantageous game state in which the winning probability increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay is won, if the fall fall replay is won in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a prize occurs when a combination of "black BAR, black BAR, white 7" is aligned on any pay line. In Control Replay 2, a prize occurs when a combination of "Black BAR, White 7, Replay" is aligned on any of the pay lines. In Control Replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of "Black BAR, Replay, Black BAR" is aligned on any winning line. In Control Replay 4, a prize occurs when a combination of “Black BAR · Black BAR · Bell” is aligned with one of the pay lines. In Control Replay 5, a prize occurs when a combination of "White 7 Replay / Replay" is complete on any of the pay lines.

  Here, Control Replay 1, Control Replay 2, Control Replay 3, Control Replay 4, and Control Replay 5 are elected only as a combined role winning simultaneously with the Replay Role including at least one of Promotion Replay, Inrush Replay, and Fall Replay. And, in order to control the pressing order of the replay in which the types of replays to be won are different according to the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player is won. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  With push order replay, for example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the middle, right or left order "Replay · Replay · Bell" is aligned with the winning line of, "Replay · Replay · Replay" is a role that aligns with any of the winning lines when operated in any other order.

  Bell 1 will be awarded when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell black bar bell” is present on any pay line. In Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of "White BAR · White 7 · Black BAR" is aligned with one of the winning lines. Bell 3 will receive a prize when the combination of "White BAR · Black BAR · Bell" is complete on any winning line. In Bell 4, a winning occurs when a combination of "White BAR, Black BAR, Black BAR" is aligned with one of the winning lines. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3 and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, Bell 2, Bell 3 and Bell 4 are elected only as a combination that is simultaneously elected with the small part including Bell 1, and the push lines different in the pay line to be won according to the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Win to control the push order of the bell.

  With push order bell, for example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, middle, right order, the bell symbol stops at middle reel middle 2Cm. Because a combination of “any, bell and any” is aligned on three pay lines L1, L3 and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, and in any other order When operated, the bell symbol stops on the middle reel upper row 2Ct, and the combination of "any, bell, any" is aligned on one pay line L2 and a combination of four medals is paid out. .

  Here, a combination of winning combinations and different derivation results according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as push order bell and push order replay is referred to as a push order. In addition, generating the winning combination of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player at the time of winning the winning combination is referred to as the correct order of the pressing order. For example, if the pushing order is correct when the pushing order is won, the bell stops at the middle reel middle 2 Cm, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Watermelon will be awarded when "watermelon / watermelon / watermelon" is aligned with one of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, four medals are paid out. Cherry has a combination of "Cherry · White 7 · Replay", "Cherry · Black 7 · Replay", "Cherry · Net 7 · Replay", and "Cherry · Watermelon Replay" in any winning line. Winning occurs when you When Cherry wins, four medals are paid out. The winning combination occurs when “orange, black BAR, black 7” is aligned with one of the winning lines. When one winning combination is won, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when one of the bells for normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player is normally replayed and promoted regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R (promotion replay is correct in pressing order). Replay, you can win any bell. The cherry pattern is disposed within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and the cherry pattern or white 7 is disposed within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if the player corrects the pushing order.

  On the other hand, in the case of watermelon and one piece, the respective symbols are not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, when the watermelon and the one-piece combination are won, the player can not win these small combination unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are properly operated. As for cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, since the cherry pattern on the left reel 2L is arranged at only one place, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at the proper timing, the cherry on the left reel 2L I can not stop the design. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol of the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, it is possible to win the cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  In addition, a general part is not restricted to the combination of the above symbols and the number of payouts, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, watermelons may be divided into two types, parallel watermelons and diagonal watermelons, and cherries may be divided into two types, and cherries A and cherries B may be used.

  Further, when the pay line is configured as one line of only L3 in the middle, it may be configured as a general combination in which the combination of the above-mentioned symbols is aligned in the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the bell of No. 8 of the left reel 2L, the bell of No. 7 of the middle reel 2C, and the bell of No. 8 of the right reel 2R are aligned at the ineffective line L2, the payline L3 actually The symbols to be arranged are the 7th replay of left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of right reel 2R, so the symbols of "replay · cherry · watermelon" are aligned on payline L3. In the case where a fixed payout (for example, nine sheets) is given, a prize will be generated even when the bells are lined up on invalid lines.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a gaming control board 40 for controlling the gaming state, an effect control board 90 for controlling an effect corresponding to the gaming state, and a drive power source for the electric components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply substrate 101 is externally supplied with a power of AC 100 V, and generates a DC voltage necessary for driving various electric components constituting the slot machine 1 from the power of 100 V AC. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  In addition, a command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 have a single cable and connector. Connected through. The components on the side of the effect control board 90 become operable when all the connectors for connecting the above-described command transmission line and power supply line to each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90 If it is not, power can not be supplied and can not operate. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both the command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Further, in order to execute processing related to the game, the game control board 40 is preferably configured to be inaccessible from the outside in terms of security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is permitted, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 Is not acceptable.

  To the power supply substrate 101, the above-described hopper motor 34b, a dispensing sensor 34c, a setting key switch 37, a full tank sensor 35a, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAX BET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door open detection switch 25, and a stop switch 36a. The automatic settlement switch 36b and the respective reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and detection signals of these various connected switches are inputted. In addition, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected to the game control board 40 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

  In addition, on the game control board 40, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET The switch valid LED 21, the left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value indicator 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected and connected. The electric component is driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later. In addition, a hopper motor 34b is connected to the game control board 40 via the power supply board 101, and this electric component is also driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later.

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the pause state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while the set value is being changed or while the set value is checked. The switch 36a selects enable / disable of the stop function to control to the stop state (state in which the progress of the game is controlled until the reset operation is made), and the automatic settlement switch 36b performs the automatic settlement process ( The flow switching solenoid 30 selects the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 by selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function that controls the medals stored as credits to be processed without the operation of the player. The road is selectively switched to either the hopper tank 34a side described later provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout opening 9 side, and the door opening detection switch 25 is a front door To detect the open state of the b. The above-described components are provided inside the front door 1b.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a disconnection detection. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. A control program is stored in the ROM 41c, and the RAM 41b reads the control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes related to the progress of the game in accordance with the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating a winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating a current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not the winning combination of the winning combination occurs is determined by the lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game, this lottery is executed based on the gaming state flag, the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag . The role to be the object of the lottery is composed of the roles shown in FIG. 5, and in the following, the lottery target role will be described.

  When the general winning combination is won in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general winning combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general winning combinations. Although such a combination is composed of a plurality of general roles, when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, it is set as one winning flag. In the present embodiment, the combination to be drawn (lottery combination combination) includes a combination combination, and as shown in FIG. 7, a special combination and at least one general combination such as “BB + watermelon” are simultaneously elected. Role combination (hereinafter referred to as simultaneous winning combination) and a combination role in which a plurality of general roles are simultaneously elected, such as "Cherry + 1 sheet role", for example, Special role or general role such as "RB" or "Cherry" alone And the role to be won (hereinafter referred to as the sole role). The small part set as the lottery target role is "Bell 1 + Watermelon + Cherry (Middle Bell)", "Bell 1 + Bell 4 (Pressing Bell 1)", "Bell 1 + Bell 3 (Pressing Bell 2)", "Bell 1 + Bell 2 (pushing order bell 3)", "bell 1 (pressing order bell 4)", "bell 1 + bell 3 + bell 4 (pushing order bell 5)", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet role", "Cherry", "Cherry + 1 role", "1 piece".

  "Middle Bell" is a combined part where Bell 1 and watermelon and cherries are simultaneously elected, and when "Mercal Bell" is elected, it is acceptable to derive a display result in which "Bell Bell Bell" is aligned on the middle pay line L3. Be done.

  "Push order bell 1" is a combined part in which bell 1 and bell 4 are simultaneously won, and if "push order bell 1" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, middle, right order When the bell pattern stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm and derivation of the display result that "bell bell bell" aligns is permitted in either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4, if it operates in the order other than that, the upper prize is won Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned at line L2 is allowed. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 1" is left, middle, right.

  "Push Order Bell 2" is a combined part in which Bell 1 and Bell 3 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Bell 2" is won, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, right, middle order When the bell pattern stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm and derivation of the display result that "bell bell bell" aligns is permitted in either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4, if it operates in the order other than that, the upper prize is won Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned at line L2 is allowed. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 2" is left, right, and middle.

  "Push Order Bell 3" is a combined part where Bell 1 and Bell 2 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Bell 3" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are inside, left, right or middle, right, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle row 2Cm, and derivation of the display result in which "bell bell bell" aligns at either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4 is permitted, and in other orders When operated, derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned on the upper pay line L2 is permitted. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 3" is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  "Push Order Bell 4" is a single role played by Bell 1 and "Push Order Bell 4" is won, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, left, middle order, the middle reel middle 2Cm The bell symbol stops, and derivation of the display result that "Bell Bell Bell" aligns is permitted in either of oblique pay lines L1 and L4, and if operated in any other order, "Given line L2 in the upper row" "Bell-Bell-Bell" is acceptable for derivation of display results. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 4" is right, left and middle.

  The "push order bell 5" is a combined part in which the bell 1, the bell 3 and the bell 4 are simultaneously elected, and the "push order bell 5" is elected, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are ordered in the right, middle, left If operated, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and derivation of the display result in which "bell bell bell" aligns at either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4 is permitted, and operating in any other order, Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned on the upper pay line L2 is permitted. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 5" is right, middle and left.

  In the following description, "push order bell 1", "push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", and "push order bell 5" are generally referred to as "push order bell", The display result that "Bell Bell Bell" is aligned with the oblique winning line L1 or L4 is "correct bell", and the display result that "bell bell bell" is aligned with the upper pay line L2 is "illegal solution bell ".

  The "watermelon" is a small part when the watermelon is won alone, and the "watermelon + 1 sheet role" is a combined part in which the watermelon and one sheet are combined and won. When “watermelon” is won, derivation of a display result (hereinafter referred to as “sliding watermelon”) in which watermelons are aligned in oblique pay lines (L1, L4) is permitted, and when “watermelon + 1 sheet combination” is won, parallel pay lines Derivation of a display result (hereinafter, referred to as parallel watermelon) in which watermelons are aligned at (L2, L3) is allowed.

  "Cherry" is a small part when Cherry alone wins, and "Cherry + 1 part" is a combined part that is combined with Cherry and 1 part. If "Cherry" is won, derivation of the display result (hereinafter referred to as "Choke Cherry") is permitted by giving priority to the upper row or the lower row of the left reel 2L. If "Cherry + 1 sheet combination" is won, It is permitted to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as middle row cherry) in which cherry is stopped and aligned in the left reel middle row 2Lm in priority. Also, the one-sheet combination is a small combination when one-piece combination is won alone.

  That is, when the parallel watermelon is derived, the player has the winning flag including "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", and when the oblique watermelon has been derived, the winning flag includes "watermelon" It is determined that the winning flag includes "cherry" when horned cherry is derived, and that the winning flag includes "cherry + 1 sheet combination" when middle-tier cherry is derived. Can.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the replay player combination set as the lottery target combination is “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, and “push order promotion”. Replay 3 "," Push Order Promotion Replay 4 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 1 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 2 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 3 "," Push Order Entry Replay 1 "," Push Order Entry Replay 2 " ". In addition, the above-mentioned lottery object role is a name, and the role configuration will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (B), "Push order promotion Replay 1" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "Push order promotion Replay 1" is won. If you operate the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R in the middle, left and right in this order, derivation of the display result where "Replay Replay Bell (Promotion Replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, otherwise When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which "Replay, Replay, Replay (normal replay)" is complete is permitted on any of the pay lines.

  "Push order promotion Replay 2" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion Replay 2" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, left, or right order, derivation of the display result that "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned on any of the pay lines is permitted, and if operated in any other order, any of the pay lines In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  "Push order promotion Replay 3" is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion replay 3" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, left, or middle order, derivation of display results where "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, and if operated in any other order, any pay line In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  "Push order promotion Replay 4" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion replay 4" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, middle or left turn, derivation of the display result where "Replay / Replay Bell (promotion replay)" is aligned is permitted on any pay line, and if operated in any other order, any pay line In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  Here, when the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned is derived, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made, while the display, in which "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)" is aligned, The gaming state does not shift even if derived. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which “Replay, Replay, Bell (promotional replay) is complete” is permitted is the pressing order of the correct answer of each pressing order promotion Replay 1 to 4.

  "Push order maintenance Replay 1" is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order maintenance Replay 1" is won, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the middle, left, right, middle, right, or left in this order, derivation of the display result in which "replay replay bell (promotion replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted. If operated in any other order, derivation of the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall down replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Push Order Replay 2" is a combined role in which Promotion Replay, Fall Replay, Control Replay 1, Control Replay 3, Control Replay 4 and Control Replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Maintenance Replay 2" is won If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, left, or middle order, derivation of the display result in which "replay, replay, bell (promotional replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, otherwise When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Push order maintenance Replay 3" is a combined part in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "pushing order maintenance replay 3" is won When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, middle, left order, derivation of the display result in which "replay, replay bell (promotional replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, and other orders When operated, it is possible to derive a display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall down replay)" is aligned on any pay line.

  Here, when the display result in which "Replay Replay Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned is derived, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made, while the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall Replay)" is aligned is obtained. Once derived, the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which “Replay, Replay, Bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is permitted is the pressing order of the correct answers of the pressing order maintenance replays 1 to 3.

  "Push order entry Replay 1" is a combined part in which rush entry play, fall fall replay and control replay 3 are simultaneously won, "push order entry replay 1" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are inside, left, Operation in the right, middle, right, or left order allows derivation of the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Push Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is aligned on any pay line If the operation is performed in any other order, the derivation of the display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Pushing order entry Replay 2" is a combined part in which rushing replay, falling fall replay and control replay 1 are simultaneously won, "pushing order entry Replay 2" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are right and left. If you operate in the order of, middle or right, middle, left, the derivation of the display result that "Replay / Replay / Cherry (Purchase Replay)" or "Replay / Replay / White 7 (Purch Replay)" is aligned on any pay line If permitted, and operating in any other order, the derivation of the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  Here, when a display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Purchase Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is obtained, the game transitions to the advantageous gaming state, while "Bell · When the display result in which "Cherry Bell (falling replay)" is aligned is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Purse Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is aligned is the correct answer for each push order Phrase Replay 1, 2 It becomes pushing order of.

  The lottery target roles are not limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the lottery target roles may be set as the special roles and the general roles themselves.

  The game state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of game states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, RT (replay time) 1 to 3 states, an SB state, an internal state, and a bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state, in which the special part has not been won and the medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1 to RT3 states are gaming states in which the winning probability of the replay role is different compared to the normal gaming state. The SB state is a gaming state in one game after winning a prize in the SB, and is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is high as compared with the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states. The internal state is a game state in the game from winning the special role to winning of the special role. Here, the special roles can be won because the special roles have already been won, but the roles that can be won are excluded from the lottery targets. Be done. The bonus state is a special gaming state which is shifted with the occurrence of a special part winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes extremely high because the probability of a small winning with a payout of medals is greatly increased.

When the bonus state ends in the RT1 state, the state transitions to the normal gaming state when the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB does not win (hereinafter referred to as a drop of the SB).
When the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, the RT2 state is transitioned to, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state when the incorrect solution bell or fall replay is won in the RT2 state or a drop of the SB occurs.
When the rush replay is won in the RT2 state, the RT3 state is shifted, and when the incorrect solution bell is won in the RT3 state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. When one game is consumed in the SB state in which the SB has won and shifted in the RT3 state, one game in the RT3 state is consumed.

  When the special winning combination is won in the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 states and the SB state described later, the gaming state shifts to the internal state. When a special part winning combination occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  The state transitions to the SB state when the SB wins in any of the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states, and the game state shifts to the original gaming state when one game of the SB state is completed. In addition, if the SB wins in the SB state, the SB state is continued for one game, and the game state is shifted to the original gaming state (the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states in which the SB was first won first) Do. If the condition for transitioning to the next gaming state is established in the original gaming state in the SB state, the gaming state is directly shifted from the SB state to the next gaming state.

  Specifically, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is either RT1 or 2 state, when a drop of SB occurs, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state in which the original gaming state is transitioned to the normal gaming state, when the promotion replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. Further, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is the RT2 state, when the rush replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the fall replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Furthermore, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is the RT3 state, when the incorrect solution bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state where the original game state was transitioned to any of normal game state and RT1 to 3 states, when winning the special part, the game state shifts to the internal state, and when the special part is won, the game is played The state transitions to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can be controlled to the RT2 state or the RT3 state in which the winning probability of the replay player combination is significantly increased. The trigger for transition to the RT2 state is a prize for promotion replay, and the trigger for transition to the RT3 state is a prize for rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 is won, and it is necessary to correct the push order, and to win the rush replay, the push order rushes in the RT2 state Either Replay 1 or 2 is won, and it is necessary to correct the pressing order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42, and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is defined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number according to the instruction of the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the above-described configuration and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above-mentioned random number is a range of 16 bits, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating detection of a voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or off. Further, the reset circuit 49 is internally provided with a watchdog timer, and when the watchdog timer times up, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stopped for a predetermined time, a reset signal is output to the main control unit 41. Output.

  The main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power, and the RAM 41 b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as at the time of a power failure, the RAM 41 b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to diagnosis processing at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal or not, and various areas are initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. The area required to continue the program is not initialized. Therefore, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits and the game state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  It is also possible to make the CPU 41a execute the ROM read preventing function and the bus output masking function by the control program. The ROM read preventing function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a can not read the storage data of the ROM 41c. The bus output mask function prohibits the reading of the storage data of the ROM 41c from the external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when the external device or the like requests the reading of the storage data of the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals of various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing in accordance with the received detection signals. Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the basic process to execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is internally provided with a timer, and timer interrupt processing (main) due to expiration of the timer, that is, a predetermined time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Run.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the above-mentioned interrupt processing, and executes the interrupt processing according to a preset order when a plurality of interrupts occur. Do. If another interrupt factor is generated during execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even if the interrupt process under execution is completed, the interrupt process under execution is A new interrupt will occur when it is finished.

  Note that the execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the time obtained by combining the time for one round of the basic process and the execution time for the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 of one round of the basic process and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. Therefore, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but can execute the basic process at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is performed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect switch 56, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are connected to the sub control unit 91 described later. Driven by the control of

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 is configured to control the output of the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. The output control unit that directly performs output control of the rendering device separately from the sub control unit 91 may be mounted on the effect control substrate 90 or another substrate. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains an output pattern of the rendering device based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the rendering device based on the output pattern. By doing this, output control of the rendering device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, the rendering effect LEDs 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the rendering switch 56 as a rendering device, but the invention is not limited thereto. A device can also be employed and does not necessarily have to be provided with the rendering device described above. That is, the above-described effect devices are devices provided generally for improving the game performance, and the operation of the slot machine 1 is not affected. For this reason, it is possible to employ various rendering devices such as a so-called combinationally driven thing mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display, and the like. However, in the present embodiment, since the slot machine 1 can control the rendering state at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) in which a notification period in which the navigation effect can be performed can be performed, at least the above-described navigation effect can be performed You need to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power failure detection circuit. It has 98 and.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41 a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91 a executes various processes in accordance with the control program. The sub control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the rendering effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when the initialization instruction is not input for a predetermined time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub control unit 91. The power failure detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 included in the game control board 40. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 can be started earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on. On the other hand, in the power failure detection circuit 98, the voltage at which the voltage drop signal is output is set lower than that of the power failure detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and carries out the power interruption process.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when a command is received from the main control unit 41, and receives a command output from the main control unit 41 and buffers it. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt processing, and executes the command reception interrupt processing with the highest priority. It is set. That is, when an interruption based on the reception of a command occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interruption process (sub) and executes the command reception interruption process even while the timer interruption process (sub) is being executed. Is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if an interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) simultaneously occurs.

  In addition, backup power is also supplied to the sub control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold stored data during a power failure for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. The sub control unit 91 notifies the pressing order of the correct answer when the state changes to the AT state and the pushing order is won. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the pressing order of the correct answer by executing effects via the liquid crystal display 51, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Notification may be made, or notification may be made by lighting control of the left middle right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in the gaming state which is not the AT state, since the player can not judge the winning combination or the pressing order of the correct answer, it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pushing order operation according to the winning combination. However, when transitioning to the AT state, the sub control unit 91 notifies the correct pushing order in response to one of the pushing order promotion replays 1 to 4 being elected, and therefore, the player wins the promotion replay and the RT2 state In addition, the player wins the rush replay because the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pushing order in response to any of the push order rush replays 1 and 2 being won in the RT2 state. It is possible to shift to the RT3 state. As the gaming state shifts in this manner, the winning probability of the re-playing part increases greatly, and even if the pushing order bell is elected, the sub control unit 91 notifies the pushing order, so that the medal is consumed. Instead, it is possible to digest the game while increasing the medals by making correct the pushing order of the pushing order bell. In this embodiment, the winning order bell is won so that the average net increase number of medals in gaming state other than RT3 state is 1 or more in AT state and the average net increase number of medals in RT3 state is 2 or more. The rate or the like is set in advance (see FIG. 7).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the push order promotion replay is won in the non-AT state, when the first stop (reel that the player initially stops) is other than the left reel 2L, the sub control unit 91 Give a penalty. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 generates an alarm sound via the speakers 53 and 54 when the push order promotion replay is won in a game not controlled to the AT state and the first stop is other than the left reel 2L. To set the restriction flag in the RAM 91b. The sub control unit 91 does not perform the AT lottery in the game in which the restriction flag is set. In the present embodiment, the restriction flag is set for five games.

For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a display prompting attention so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs the stop operation from the left reel 2L unless navigation effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As long as the player performs the stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the pushing order promotion replay is won, the pushing order is not correct and the promotion replay is not won.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the number of AT game number counters set in the RAM 91 b reaches zero. The AT state ends when the number of AT game counter reaches 0, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be ended at the time of incorrect answer of the pushing order bell.

  The above is the detailed configuration of the slot machine 1.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, the game proceeds with setting of the number of bets, operation of the start switch 7, operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, stop of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, payout of medals, and the like. The main control unit 41 executes game processing as shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with the progress status of such a game.

  When starting the game processing, the main control unit 41 performs BET processing (step Sa1), internal lottery processing (step Sa2), reel rotation processing (step Sa3), winning determination processing (step Sa4), payout processing (step Sa5), The game end processing (step Sa6) is sequentially executed, and when the game end processing ends, the processing returns to the BET processing again.

  In the BET processing in step Sa1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state in which the bet number can be set, a specified bet number according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the main control unit 41 conducts a lottery based on the random value for the internal lottery simultaneously with the detection of the above-mentioned start switch 7 and determines whether or not to allow any winning combination A determination is made, and a winning flag indicating a winning combination is set in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 displays a winning flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a type of bonus when a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, freeze effect And the like can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the prize determination process in step Sa4, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the main control unit 41 responds to the display results (the derivation results) derived on the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is determined whether or not a prize is to be generated. The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a winning determination command capable of specifying the derivation result in the winning determination process.

  In the payout process in step Sa5, when it is determined that a winning is to be generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or adds a medal when it is necessary to pay out a medal according to the winning. Pay out etc.

  In the game end processing in step Sa6, the main control unit 41 sets the gaming state in preparation for the next game.

Therefore, in the above-mentioned game processing, when the winning of any combination does not occur after stopping the rotation of the reel, the payout or the like is not executed, and the game state is not updated, and one game is ended. In addition, when a winning combination of any of the winning combinations occurs, when a small winning combination winning combination or a regular replay winning combination occurs, payout etc. is executed, and one game is ended without updating the gaming state. In addition, when the winnings of BB, RB, SB, and replays other than normal replay (promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay) occur, the payout is not executed, and the gaming state is updated and one game is performed. Ends. In addition, regardless of whether or not a winning combination of any of the winning combinations has occurred, when the specific combination is internally won, the gaming state is updated and one game is ended. Also, for example, when a predetermined number of games have been consumed without shifting to a new bonus state or an advantageous RT state after the end of the bonus state or the advantageous RT state, whether or not any winning combination has occurred. Regardless, it is also possible to update the gaming state and end one game.
As a result, in the present embodiment, one game is ended by the display result being derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  Further, in the game processing, when it is necessary in the game processing as the game progresses, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub control unit 91, and transmits the generated command to the sub control unit 91 via the command transmission line. The sub control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, a lottery of transition to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special part and the general part described above are won in the internal lottery process and can not be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery target combination in the internal lottery process differs depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to whether the setting value is any one of 1 to 6, the gaming state is a normal gaming state described later, or any of RT1 to 3 states, an internal middle state, or a bonus state The lottery is performed based on the lottery table which is different depending on whether there is.

  The gaming state is set in the RAM 41 b as a gaming state flag. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag of the RAM 41b. The normal gaming state and the states RT1 to RT3 are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, in order to determine the normal gaming state and the states RT1 to RT3, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag of the RAM 41b. In the RT flag, for example, a value such as 0 in the case of the normal gaming state, 1 in the case of the RT1 state, and the like is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8A, the lottery target roles are set in accordance with a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery target role and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the SB state, the RT1 to 3 states, the internal state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state, RT 1 to 3 state, SB state, "BB", "BB + watermelon", "BB + watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "BB + cherry", "BB + cherry + 1 sheet combination", "BB + 1 sheet combination", " "RB", "RB + watermelon", "RB + watermelon + 1 combination", "RB + cherry", "RB + cherry + 1 combination", "RB + 1 combination", "SB", "middle bell", "push bell 1" , "Push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", "push order bell 5", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "cherry", "cherry 1 sheet combination" The internal lottery process is performed based on a lottery table in which "one-piece winning combination" is set as a lottery target combination. In the SB state of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination numerical value of “pushing order bell 1” is larger by 1 than the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states.

  In the internal middle state, "middle bell", "push order bell 1", "push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", "push order bell 5", "watermelon", " An internal lottery process is performed on the basis of a lottery table in which a watermelon + 1 board role, a “cherry”, a “cherry + 1 board role”, and a “one-board role” are set as the lottery target roles.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which "middle bell", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "cherry", "cherry + 1 sheet combination", and "1 sheet combination" are set as lottery object positions. Perform an internal lottery process.

  Furthermore, on the lottery table in the normal gaming state, "normal replay", "push order promotion replay 1", "push order promotion replay 2", "push order promotion replay 3", and "push order promotion replay 4" as replay players. , Is set as the lottery target role.

In the RT1 state and RT3 state lottery tables, only "normal replay" is set as the lottery target role as a replay role. At the lottery table in the RT2 state, "Normal Replay", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 1", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 2", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 3", "Push Order Entry Replay 1", The forward rush replay 2 is set as the lottery target role.
In the SB state lottery table, as the replay role, the replay role set in the original gaming state (normal gaming state, RT1 to 3 state) lottery table is directly set as the lottery target role, and the judgment value is The same value as the lottery table of the original gaming state is set. That is, the lottery table in the SB state is set depending on the lottery table in the original gaming state.

  The numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 (A) are determination values for winning the winning combination, and the internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65,536 (16 to the power of 2). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target role is the number of determination values / 65536. Further, although the determination values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A are set as the determination values in the case where the set value is 1, the present invention is not limited to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to fluctuate in accordance with the set value as described above, for example, the determination value of the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when the special combination and the general combination are simultaneously elected, the general combination is controlled so as to be given priority. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, in the game, control is performed such that the watermelon pattern is aligned with one of the pay lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general winning combination (small winning combination and re-playing combination) becomes valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and becomes invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning combination flag of the special combination is made valid from the game in which the selection flag is set until the special combination is won, and is invalidated in the game in which the special combination is won. That is, in the case of a general role, if there is no match in the winning game, a winning with the payout of medals will not occur, but in the case of the special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it can not be matched in the winning game. Therefore, even after the game in which the special part is won, it is possible to win a prize. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special character wins, the lottery of the special character is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. It is to be noted that, unlike BB and RB, only the winning flag of SB is invalidated in the next game unless a prize is generated in the won game. That is, the SB winning flag is treated in the same manner as the general winning flag.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected). Whether or not is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, the internal lottery process is performed, and if any one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination of the winning combination is allowed, so that the winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number values in a dedicated area (random number value storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further performs random number values stored in the random number storage work in the BET processing in step Sa1 of FIG. It stores in the area for lottery (work for lottery).

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11, the main game control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether the current gaming state is the bonus state. It is determined (step Sb1).

  If the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sb1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sb2).

  If the current gaming state is not the bonus state (step Sb1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether the current gaming state is carrying over the special part, ie, whether it is in the internal state or not. It discriminates (step Sb3).

  If the current gaming state is the internal state (step Sb3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sb4).

  If the current gaming state is not the internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is one of RT1 to 3 It is determined whether there is any (step Sb5).

  If the current gaming state is any one of RT1 to 3 (Step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to any one of RT1 to 3 in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  If the current gaming state is not any of RT1 to RT3 (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether the gaming state is the SB state Are determined (step Sb7).

  If the current gaming state is the SB state (step Sb7; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the SB state in the RAM 41b (step Sb8).

  If the current gaming state is not the SB state (step Sb7; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets the lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the number of determinations and the number of determination values corresponding to the set value from the set lottery table, and acquires the acquired number of determination values and lottery work. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not the winning combination has been made on the basis of the stored random number value (step Sb10). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to numerical data (random number values) stored in the lottery work, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Ru. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (decision value / 65536) according to the magnitude of the judgment value number.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that one of the winning combinations is won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be winning in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41 b (step Sb11).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command capable of specifying the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 (step Sb12). After the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storing work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is classified into special role storing work in which a special winning combination flag is set, and general role storing work in which a general winning combination flag is set. It is done. The winning flag set in the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination is won. The winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when any combination is not won.

  Further, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for the internal lottery at the time of detecting the operation of the start switch 7. However, for example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity If random number values are acquired even when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it can not be performed, there is a possibility that the internal lottery process will not be performed normally. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random number stored in the random number storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process is stored in the lottery work Draw a lottery based on the random number value. For this reason, even if noise such as static electricity or the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected in a state where the game can not be started, the internal work of the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to allow the derived display of the winning combination on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 10, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 generates table indexes and tables stored in the ROM 41 c when the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, or when any of the reels stop and there are unstopped reels. The stop control table for each of the rotating reels is created with reference to the control data. Then, when the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table. Based on the number of sliding symbols, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The number of sliding symbols is the number of symbols passing on the reels from when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th "white 7" of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage and operates the stop switch 8L and the 20th "bell" is actually stopped at the left lower stage 2Lb, It can be seen that the number of sliding pieces was 2 pieces.

  An address is stored in the table index for each setting state of the winning flag by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 acquires an address according to the internal winning state. , Table creation data can be acquired. Even when the internal winning state is different, when the same reel control is applied, the same address is stored in the table index. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the stop condition of the reel. In addition, a stop operation position means the position of the symbol at the time of detecting operation of stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The stop control table referred to according to the stop condition of the reels may differ depending on the stop conditions of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or whether any two reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where one of the reels is stopped, it may also differ depending on the stopped position of the stopped reel. Therefore, for each situation, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 identifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  Even when the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is a table that can specify the number of sliding symbols for each timing when the stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) is adopted as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R by 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one turn. And, in the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, 21 regions (pieces) divided in every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel rotation are defined, and these regions are defined in these regions And area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged in one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers of 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to the symbols of each reel. That is, area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are allocated to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. The number of sliding symbols by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the stop control table, and the main control unit 41 expands the number of sliding symbols by area number by expanding the stop control table. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the data for table creation as described above, the number of sliding symbols from the stop reference position (the symbol in the lower stage in the present embodiment) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first acquires an address according to the internal winning state of the game when reel rotation starts based on the table index, and acquires table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the data for table creation. Further, the main control unit 41 develops the stop control table of each reel stored at the acquired address to create the stop control table for all the reels.

  When any one of the reels is stopped or when any two reels are stopped, the main control unit 41 uses the table preparation data acquired at the start of reel rotation and the area of the stopped reel and the stop position of the reel The address of the stop control table of the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create the stop control table of the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when causing the corresponding reel to derive the display result will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time of detecting the stop operation The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired with reference to the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected. Then, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding symbols.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 calculates the number of steps until the sliding frame number is pulled in and acquired based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation, and the number of reels determined Control to rotate and stop. Thus, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected from the area number corresponding to the number of sliding symbols is the stop reference position (the lower area in this embodiment) Will stop.

  Only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored in the table index of this embodiment. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as an address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop condition of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop condition of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also uniquely defined. Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the stop condition of the reels (and the stop position of the stopped reels) have the same condition, the main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four-frame symbols after detecting the stopping operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from the range of maximum 5 frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated to perform control to draw the winning combination into the pay line as much as possible within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when any winning combination is not won, a stop control table is generated such that control is performed such that no winning combination is aligned with the pay line. That is, when one of the winning combinations is won, if a stop operation is performed within the range of 4 combinations of winning combinations, control is performed in which combinations of symbols according to the winning combinations are aligned, for example, the number of sliding symbols is stopped at 2 There is nothing to do. In addition, when any combination is not won, even if one of the combinations is stopped in the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding symbols is set, control is performed that does not match any combination .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state that the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed such that the selected general combination is drawn to the pay line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, if the general part winning in the range of 4 frames can not be withdrawn, but the special role can be withdrawn in the range of 4 frames, control is performed in which the special roles are prioritized.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so as to draw the winning general winning combination to the pay line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the stop operation position is won If it is not possible to draw in the general part that has been won, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding symbols is set so as to draw the special part that has been won to the pay line in the range of four frames to the maximum. By controlling in this way, if the general winning combination in the range of 4 lines of the pay line is withdrawn, the control becomes complete when the winning general winning combination is completed, the special winning combination can not be withdrawn, and the special winning combination has been won. If it is withdrawn, it becomes control which the special part who had been won is ready.

  For example, when "BELL" is won in a state where BB (White 7, White 7, White 7) is won, the stop operation position of the pay line on the left reel 2L is 18th "White 7". Also, since the "bell" of No. 20 is disposed within the range of 4 frames, the "bell" of No. 20 is stopped on the left reel 2L, and similarly, in the middle and right reels 2C and 2R, "bell Stop and "Bell" wins.

  Also, for example, when “Cherry” is won in a state where BB (White 7, White 7, White 7) is won, the stop operation position of the pay line on the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7 of No. 18”. Assuming that “Cherry” does not exist in the range of 4 frames, but “White 7” exists, “No. 18 White 7” stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in the 2R, "white 7" can be aligned if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, when the stop operation position in the lower pay line of the left reel 2L is the first "net 7", the "cherry" stops because the fifth "cherry" exists within the range of 4 frames. Control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is disposed within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when "Replay" or "Bell" is won in a state where the special part is won, "Replay" or "Bell" is always made. In this embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged such that the special part is not aligned with the pay line at the same time as the "replay" or the "bell", but the invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to arrange the symbols such that the special part is aligned with the ineffective line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, control may be made such that the special part is aligned with the lower parallel ineffective line. However, if the winning combination is complete on the invalid line, no prize will occur.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the general winning combination is prioritized over the special winning combination to the pay line, and the special winning combination is aligned to the pay winning line when the general winning combination can not be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be controlled to align with the pay line prior to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned with the pay line when the special combination can not be withdrawn.

  In the present embodiment, after the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, the main control unit 41 keeps rotating the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even when the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, after the rotation of the reel is resumed thereafter, the reel continues to be rotated until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is similarly detected. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reels on condition that the predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reel so as not to stop any winning combination on the pay line, even when any winning combination is won. However, when one of the reels is stopped, if the winning combination of the winning combination has already been determined, the winning combination will occur as it is. For example, in the case where a part of the reel (for example, the left reel 2L) has a role such that the winning is determined only by stopping a predetermined symbol (for example, the cherry symbol), the part reel (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and the winning combination is determined, the other reels (for example, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control in accordance with various commands received from the main control unit 41. When the sub control unit 91 receives various commands from the main control unit 41, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process and receives a command via the command transmission line (step Sc1). Are stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91 b is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and the sub control unit 91 can store a plurality of commands in the RAM 91 b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91 b is not limited to 16 and may be expanded within the possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed by the timer interrupt process (sub). When the timer interrupt process (sub) is started, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 13 (step Sd1). If not stored (step Sd1; No), the processing is ended, but if an unprocessed command is stored (step Sd1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received command.

  Sub control unit 91 determines whether the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). If the command is not an internal winning command (Step Sd2; No), the sub control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (Step Sd17), and ends the process. If the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub control unit 91 stores the winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3), and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the AT state set in the RAM 91b, and is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  If the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd5). After the AT lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sd6). When the AT is won (step Sd6; Yes), the AT flag of the RAM 91b is turned on (step Sd7), and the number of games (the number of won games) is added to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b Step Sd8): Go to the next process. In the present embodiment, the number of games (the number of games added to the AT game number counter) awarded when the AT is won in the AT lottery process is 50 games (50 games after transition to the RT3 state) Is set in advance.

If the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT continuation lottery process that performs a lottery on whether to add the number of AT additional games (the number of continuously elected games, the amount of benefits). Perform (step Sd9). After the AT continuation lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT continuation is won by the continuation lottery process (step Sd10). If the AT continuation is won (step Sd10; Yes), the number of added games given to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b is added (step Sd11).
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process and the AT continuation lottery process, when the winning flag is a cherries + 1 sheet combination, it is preset to be AT winning and AT continuation winning at a ratio of 100%.

  If the AT continuation is not won (step Sd10; Yes), or the AT continuation number counter is added to the AT number-of-games counter after winning the AT continuation, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and the win flag is “normal It is determined whether the flag indicates "replay" (step Sd12). If the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd13). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process of determining whether or not to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs the special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correctness counter becomes “3”. The external device having received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (the number of ATs) so that the player can recognize. The number of ATs at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of the configuration in which the AT is terminated on condition that the predetermined number of games have been taken, for example, “transition to AT state-special role winning · prize-bonus state In the transition to the bonus state, the AT state may be interrupted, such as "transition-bonus end-transition to the AT state". At this time, if the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the interruption of the AT state, and the number of winning the AT lottery process is The special signal may be externally output twice, and the number of ATs displayed may be displayed as two, although one time, that is, the substantial number of ATs is once.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to notify the internal pressing order according to the situation of the game. That is, when it is necessary to externally output the special signal by causing the internal push order to be correct, the sub control unit 91 notifies the internal push order, and when the external signal does not need to be output, the internal control order is notified. do not do. However, even when the internal push order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct counter may be "3" by the operation of the player, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and if there is a possibility that the value of the continuous correct counter will be “3”, Announces a different push order (incorrect push order).

  Hereinafter, the situation where the sub control unit 91 determines will be described. The sub control unit 91 "shifts to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and when the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of the first hit AT)", "transitions to the AT state after power interruption, the gaming state is RT3. If it is in the state (at the time of AT after power interruption), it is determined that the special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 "shifts to the AT state after the interruption of the AT, and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of AT after the interruption)" When it shifts to the state (at the time of RT after pushing error) or the like, it is determined that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  In these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT-digested games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91 b when the number of AT-digested games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT) at the start of AT digestion. While the flag is on, the sub control unit 91 continues to notify the internal pressing order, and turns off the flag on the condition that the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and the correct notification of the internal pressing order is issued. Limit. That is, turning on of the above flag means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and turning off of the flag means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power failure occurs, the flag may be turned on depending on whether or not the AT state is in the power-off processing or the activation processing, or whether the gaming state is the RT3 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub control unit 91 continues to notify the internal pressing order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes "3", and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes "3," The main control unit 41 externally outputs the special signal.

  In order to perform control in this manner, it is assumed that the continuous correctness counter is set in the RAM 91 b also in the sub control unit 91 as in the main control unit 41. The update trigger of the continuous correct counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter in the command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update to the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously execute the same process as the process of the main control unit 41 to update.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, or after turning on the AT flag, or when the AT is not elected (step Sd6; No), the sub control unit 91 selects the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. The stored effect pattern is selected (step Sd14). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected based on the result of the internal lottery, that is, the selection rate according to the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91 b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the effect table according to the winning flag when the internal winning command is received, and The effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91 b. In addition, the sub control part 91 advances a process according to the production | presentation pattern, without selecting a production | presentation pattern newly, when the production | presentation pattern is already set to RAM91b, such as during continuous production.

  After the effect pattern is selected, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c to acquire a control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd15). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to types of commands are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with the control pattern table, the sub control unit 91 executes control of effects according to the progress status of the game.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a new command while executing the control of the effect triggered by the reception of the command, the sub control unit 91 stops the control of the effect being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute control of That is, even if control of the effect is not completed, the effect can be canceled and control of the effect based on a new command can be executed. For example, even when the effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands that are required when the player starts the game, such as a BET command received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, an internal winning command received when the start switch 7 is operated, etc. You may cancel the process. With such a configuration, when the player wants to quickly start the next game, he does not feel bothersome. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the structure which continues control of production | presentation, even if it receives any command only to a specific production | presentation. In this case, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation when the above-described specific effect occurs.

  Then, the sub control unit 91 executes control of the effect according to the effect pattern (step Sd16), and ends the processing. As described above, since the effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the effect pattern is not necessarily the same.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect pattern is selected based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17), the sub control unit 91 executes effect pattern selection processing for selecting an effect pattern to be executed in the liquid crystal display 51. Do. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, as shown in FIG. 14, it determines whether or not an AT preparation state in which the AT is internally elected but is not controlled by the AT is in progress (step Se1). . In order to control in this manner, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment is ready for AT (for example, chance zone, precursor period) for a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games) after the internal winning of AT. Need to control.

If the sub control unit 91 is not in the AT preparation state (step Se1; No), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an effect is being performed continuously for four games (step Se2). The sub control unit 91 determines that each switch of the slot machine has not been operated for three minutes or more when the effect is being performed for four games in a row (step Se2; Yes). It is determined whether or not it has been (step Se3).
The sub-control unit 91 determines that the player has been replaced (step Se3; Yes), or that the player is in the AT preparation state (step Se1; Yes), or that the effect is not executed continuously for four games (step Se2). No), an effect pattern is selected from all the effects (step Se4).

The effect pattern to be selected is, for example, an effect pattern in which effects such as a small part navigation effect, a conversation effect, and a light off effect are combined.
Here, the small part navigation effect is an effect for notifying that the small part has been internally won. For the small part navigation effect, for example, a small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 the character image and character of the internally selected small character, an image of the symbol of the internally selected small character as a liquid crystal display 51 Small character navigation effects (design suggested) displayed on 51, small character navigation effects on liquid crystal display 51 to display the initial character of the internally selected small character, the initial character of the other small character and the character There is an effect such as selection option 513 (see FIGS. 15A to 15C).
In addition, the term "conversational effect" is an effect that suggests that the small winning combination, the bonus, the AT, etc. have been internally won from the statement of the character. For the conversational effect, for example, a conversational effect (singly word) 514 for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image of one character who makes a suggestive remark, and on the liquid crystal display 51, an image of two characters who respectively make a suggestive remark There is an effect such as a conversation effect (two-person conversation) 515 to be displayed (see FIG. 15D, FIG. 15E).
In addition, the light-off effect is an effect that suggests that the light of the slot machine 1 is turned off to internally win the small winning combination, the bonus, the AT, or the like. The light-off effect includes, for example, a light-off effect 516 or the like for turning off the liquid crystal display 51 or the like (see FIG. 15F).
In the present embodiment, the conversation effect and the turn-off effect indicate that the small winning combination, the bonus, the AT, and the like are internally won, but the suggested content is not limited to this, and, for example, the current gaming state It may be suggested that the AT lottery probability is increased by shifting to the chance mode or the like, that is, the expectation value of AT winning is increased.

Returning to FIG. 14, after the effect pattern is selected, or when the player is not replaced (step Se3; No), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect is being executed for five games in a row (step Se5). The sub control unit 91 ends the processing when the effect is not executed for 5 games in a row (Step Se5; No), and when the effect is executed for 5 games in a row continuously (Step Se5; Yes), the AT start effect Is selected (step Se6), and the process ends. In addition, in order to perform such control, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment needs to control to the AT from the next sixth game when the effect is executed for five consecutive games.
Here, the AT start effect is an effect of informing the AT start. As the AT start effect, for example, there is an AT start effect 517 or the like for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a character image notifying an AT start (for example, a character image such as "Congratulations! See G).

  The above is the description of the process executed by the sub control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect is executed for five games in a row, and the AT is started at the next sixth game. Therefore, in the AT preparation state controlled when the internal control of the AT is internally performed, the sub control unit 91 is permitted to execute effects in 5 games in a row. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the sub control unit 91 executes effects for 5 consecutive games after the internal winning of the AT, executes the AT start effect 517 in the next sixth game, and executes the AT. There is a possibility to start.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 does not internally win the AT, it is normally regulated that the effect is continuously executed for five games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the effect in the next five games when the effect is executed for four consecutive games in the non-AT winning situation. ing.

  However, even if the sub control unit 91 is in the AT non-winning situation, it is permitted that the presentation is continuously performed for 5 games if the specific situation is changed by the player during the continuous execution of the presentation . Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the sub-control unit 91 executes effects in two games in a row, and the demonstration screen is displayed without each switch being operated for three minutes or more before the start of three games. In the specific situation, when the effects are continuously executed even after the third game, there is a possibility that the effects will be executed consecutively for five games in total from the time of the previous player. In this case, since it is determined from the third game after the demonstration screen is displayed that a new player is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 does not change to the new specific situation after the demonstration screen is displayed. When the effect is executed for four games in a row until the sixth game, the effect is not executed at the next seventh game. That is, even if the effects are executed for five consecutive games in total, the effects are not performed for five players in a row for each player.

  The above is the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a possibility to control to the AT after 5 effects are continuously executed in the AT preparation state, and the player is It is possible to recognize that the effect is controlled by the AT when it is executed for 5 games in a row. In addition, when the sub control unit 91 is executing effects for four consecutive games in the AT non-winning situation, if the effect is executed at the fifth game, five games are continuously executed, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, so it may be a specific situation For example, the execution of the effect is permitted, and the execution of the effect is restricted if the situation is not specific.
By doing this, the player can control the execution of the effect according to the specific situation, and the player is more interested in the execution of the effect than the slot machine which can not control the execution of the effect according to the specific situation As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a condition under which effects are continuously executed for five games is set in advance as the predetermined condition.
By doing this, the player can recognize that the AT has been awarded if the effect is executed for five games in a row, so that the AT can not be awarded when the number of times for the continuous execution of the effect reaches five games. The player becomes more interested in the effect being executed more than that, and the interest of the game is further improved.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines that the player is changing the specific situation when each switch is not operated for three minutes or more by the player.
By doing this, it is possible that the player may have changed in the next game more simply than the slot machine which can not determine the specific situation when the player does not operate each switch for 3 minutes or more. It can be identified.
In this embodiment, when it is determined that the player has changed the specific situation to be changed when the player does not operate each switch for 3 minutes or more, it is determined that the player has replaced, but in reality the player has replaced It may be determined that the specific situation does not occur. That is, as in the present embodiment, when each switch is not operated for 3 minutes or more by the player, the recognition of the number of times of the continuous execution of the effect is faded for the player, and the predetermined condition is more than that in the specific situation. Since it is difficult to recognize the continuous execution of the five games as the effect, it may be determined as the specific situation even in the situation where the player is not actually replaced.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, a condition in which any of the effects is continuously executed for 5 games is set in advance as the predetermined condition. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, the same or similar effects have 5 games It may be a condition to be executed continuously. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which a condition in which the same or similar effect is executed for five consecutive games is set in advance as a predetermined condition.
In the present embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment is omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, the small part navigation system effect (character suggestion) 511 is a character image of multiple types (for example, “Replay!” For replay, “cherry” for cherry, “watermelon!” For watermelon, A small winning combination internally chosen from "Bell!" If it is a bell, or the color of the character's clothes (eg, blue for replay, red for cherry, green for watermelon, yellow for bell, etc.) The image according to is set to be selected. In addition, small part navi effect (pattern suggestion) 512, the pattern of multiple types (for example, if it is replay, the pattern of replay, if it is cherry, the pattern of cherry, if it is watermelon, the pattern of watermelon, if it is bell, it is a bell It is set so that the image according to the small winning combination internally won is selected from the image of the symbol etc.). In addition, small part navi effect (2 choice suggestion) 513, the image of multiple types of initial letter (for example, “re” in the case of replay, “chi” in the case of cherry, “su” in the case of watermelon, “s”, bell If so, it is set that two images corresponding to the small winning combination internally won are selected from "Bee" and the like.

  In addition, the conversational effect (singular word) 514 and the conversational effect (two-person conversation) 515 are set so that one or two characters are selected from a plurality of types of characters that make different suggested utterances. The turn-off effect 516 is set such that any one effect pattern is selected from among the effect patterns having different timings of turning off the lights of the slot machine 1 and the turn-off order.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  The effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17) will be described using FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, it executes the process of step Se1. If the AT preparation state is not set (step Se1; No), whether or not the same or similar effects are executed in four consecutive games Is determined (step Se11). In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the same or similar image or effect pattern is continuously executed for four games in the same or similar image or effect pattern. For example, if the sub-control unit 91 is a small part navigation effect (character suggestion) 511, whether or not the same or similar effect is executed in four games in a row even if the character image and the character image are different Determine

The sub-control unit 91 executes the processing of step Se3 when the same or similar effect is being executed for four consecutive games (step Se11; Yes), and when the player is replaced (step Se3; Yes), or If the AT preparation state is in progress (step Se1; Yes), or if the same or similar effects are not executed for four consecutive games (step Se11; No), the processing in step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player is not replaced (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern from effects that are dissimilar to effects performed in four consecutive games (step Se12).
After the effect pattern is selected, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the same or similar effects are being executed consecutively for five games (step Se13). When the same or similar effects are not executed in 5 games in a row (Step Se13; No), the sub control unit 91 ends the process, and the same or similar effects are executed in 5 games in a row (Step Se13; Yes), the process of step Se6 is performed, and the process ends. In addition, in order to perform such control, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is required to control from the next sixth game to the AT when the same or similar effect is executed for five games in a row.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the sub control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the same or similar effect is executed for five games in a row, and the AT is started at the next sixth game. Therefore, in the AT preparation state, the sub control unit 91 is permitted to execute the same or similar effects for five consecutive games. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the sub-control unit 91 performs the same or similar effects for five consecutive games after the AT internal winning (for example, a small character navigation effect of cherry in the first game (character indication The small part navigator directing (character suggestion) 511 of bell, the second game and the third game, 511, the minor role navigation directing of the replay in the fourth game (letter suggestion) 511, the minor part navigation directing of cherries again in the fifth game (Character suggestion) 511) is executed, and there is a possibility that AT start effect 517 is executed at the next 6 games to start AT.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 does not internally win the AT, it is normally regulated that the same or similar effects are continuously executed for five games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the sub control unit 91 performs the same or similar effects for four consecutive games in a non-AT winning situation (for example, a small character navigation effect of Cherry in the first game The following five games are executed when the small character navigation effect of Bell is indicated at 511, the second game and the third game (character suggestion) 511, and the small character navigation effect of replay at the fourth game (character indication) 511 is executed. No effect is performed on the eyes, or a non-similar effect (for example, an effect other than the small-parts navigation effect (represented by a character) 511) is performed.

  However, even in the non-AT winning situation, the sub-control unit 91 allows the same or similar effects to be executed continuously for five games in the specific situation. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, the sub control unit 91 performs the effect for two consecutive games, and in the specific situation where the demonstration screen is displayed before the start of the three games, the same for the third game and thereafter. Or, when similar effects are being executed continuously, there is a possibility that the same or similar effects will be executed in five consecutive games, totaling from the time of the previous player. For example, the sub-control unit 91 has a small character navigation effect of Cherry (character suggestion) 511 in the first game, a small character navigation effect of Bell in the second and third games (character suggestion) 511, and a replay of the fourth game. There is a possibility that the small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511, the small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of cherry is executed again at the fifth game. In this case, since it is determined from the third game that a new player is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 continues to the sixth game unless a new specific situation is reached after the demonstration screen is displayed. If the same or similar effects are executed in four consecutive games, the same or similar effects are not executed in the next seven games. For example, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the effect in the next seventh game, or executes the non-similar effect after executing the small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of Cherry in the sixth game. It has become. That is, even if the same or similar effects are executed for five consecutive games in total, the same or similar effects are not performed for five players in a row for each player.

  The above is the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may control the AT after executing the same or similar effects for five games in a row in the AT preparation state, The player can recognize that the same or similar effects are controlled by the AT when they are executed for five consecutive games. In addition, when the sub control unit 91 is executing the same or similar effects for four consecutive games in the AT non-winning situation, if the same or similar effects are executed in the fifth game, five games are continuously performed and the predetermined condition is set. As it is established, execution of the same or similar presentation is permitted if it is a specific situation, and execution of the same or similar presentation is regulated if it is not a specific situation.
In this way, if the same or similar effects are executed for five consecutive games, the player can recognize that the AT has been given, so that the number of times the same or similar effects have been performed has become five games. Sometimes, the player becomes more interested in the effect being executed than the slot machine to which AT is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment exhibits the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

Third Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the condition that one of the effects is executed for 5 consecutive games is set in advance as the predetermined condition. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, the same series of effects have 5 consecutive games. It may be a condition to be executed in Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described in which a condition in which effects of the same system are continuously executed for five games is preset as a predetermined condition.
In the present embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment is omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  The effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17) will be described using FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, it executes the process of step Se1, and if it is not in the AT preparation state (step Se1; No), whether or not the effect of the same system is executed in four games in a row It determines (step Se21). In the present embodiment, if the sub-control unit 91 is, for example, a small-parts navigation system, the small-parts navigation effect (character suggested) 511, the small-parts navigation effect (design suggested) 512, the small-parts navigation effect (suggested choice) It is determined whether or not 513 etc. have been executed in four games in a row as effects of the same system. In addition, for example, in the case of a conversational effect, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the conversational effect (singular) 514, the conversational effect (two-person conversation) 515, and the like are executed in four games in a row as an effect of the same system. Do.

The sub-control unit 91 executes the processing of step Se3 when the effect of the same system is executed for four consecutive games (step Se21; Yes), and when the player is replaced (step Se3; Yes), or If it is in the AT preparation state (step Se1; Yes), or if the effects of the same system are not executed for four consecutive games (step Se21; No), the processing of step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player is not replaced (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern from effects that are not effects of the same series executed in four games in a row (step Se22).
After the effect pattern is selected, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect of the same system is being executed for five games in a row (step Se23). If the sub control unit 91 does not execute the same series of effects for 5 games in a row (Step Se23; No), the process is ended, and if the effects of the same series are performed for 5 games in a row (Step Se23; Yes), the process of step Se6 is performed, and the process ends. In addition, in order to perform such control, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is required to control from the next sixth game to the AT when the effects of the same system are executed for five games in a row.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the sub control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect of the same system is executed for five games in a row, and AT is started at the next sixth game. For this reason, in the AT preparation state, the sub control unit 91 is permitted to execute the same series of effects for 5 games in a row. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the sub-control unit 91 performs effects of the same system for five consecutive games after the internal winning of the AT (for example, a small part navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of the first game) Small part navigation system (design suggestion) 512 in the 2nd game, small part navigation system production (2 choice) 513 in the 3rd game, small part navigation system (pattern indication) 512 in the 4th game, small part navigation in the 5th game There is a possibility that the effect (design suggestion) 512 is executed, and the AT start effect 517 is executed at the next sixth game to start the AT.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 does not internally win the AT, it is normally regulated that the same series of effects are continuously executed for five games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the sub-control unit 91 produces effects of the same system for four consecutive games (for example, a small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 for the first game) in the AT non-winning situation. In the case of executing the small character navigation effect (pattern indication) 512 in the second game, the small character navigation effect (52 options) in the third game, and the small character navigation effect (pattern indication) 512) in the fourth game, In the next five games, the effect is not executed, or the effect not in the same system is performed.

  However, even in the non-AT winning condition, the sub control unit 91 is permitted to execute the same series of effects for five consecutive games in the specific situation. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, in the specific situation where the demonstration screen is displayed before the start of three games, the sub-control unit 91 executes effects in two games in a row, and the same applies to the third game and thereafter. When the effects of the system are continuously executed, there is a possibility that the effects of the system will be executed consecutively for five games in total from the time of the previous player. For example, the sub control unit 91 has a small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the first game, a small character navigation effect (pattern suggestion) 512 in the second game, and a small character navigation effect (two choices) in the third game 513 There is a possibility of executing a small part navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 in the fourth game and a small part navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the fifth game. In this case, since it is determined from the third game that a new player is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 continues to the sixth game unless a new specific situation is reached after the demonstration screen is displayed. If the same system of effects is executed for four consecutive games, the effect of the same system is not executed at the next seven games. For example, after the sub control unit 91 executes the small part navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the sixth game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the effect in the next seventh game, or a non-system effect (for example, small part navigation It is designed to carry out effects (other than effects). That is, even if the effects of the same system are executed for five consecutive games in total, the effects of the same system are not executed for five players in a row for each player.

  The above is the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may control the AT after executing effects of the same system for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. The player can recognize that the same system of effects is controlled by the AT when executed for 5 games in a row. Further, when the sub control unit 91 is executing effects of the same system for four consecutive games in the AT non-winning situation, if the effects of the same system are executed at the fifth game, five games are continuously performed and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, execution of the production of the same system is permitted if it is a specific situation, and execution of production of the same system is regulated if it is not a specific situation.
By doing this, the player can recognize that the AT has been awarded if the same series of effects is executed for 5 games in a row, so that when the number of times of continuous execution of effects of the same system becomes 5 games The player becomes more interested in the effect being executed than the slot machine to which the AT is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment exhibits the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

Fourth Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the condition that one of the effects is continuously executed for 5 games is set in advance as the predetermined condition. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, the possibility that AT is given The specific effect mode as an example of the suggested effect may be a condition to be executed twice in 32 games (specific period, a period of a pro-active effect) in the AT preparation state. Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment will be described in which a condition in which the specific effect mode is executed twice in 32 games as a predetermined condition is set in advance.
In the present embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment is omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the special training mode is set as the specific effect mode.
Here, the special training mode is an example of a specific effect mode in which a dedicated effect different from the normal effect mode is executed over several games, and, for example, a character string of "special training start!" And an ally character After executing the training mode start effect 515 (see FIG. 15 (H)) in which the image of the character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is an effect mode in which dedicated effects are executed over three games. . In the present embodiment, the special training mode may develop into a continuous effect (for example, a battle effect not shown) in which the internal AT winning is won after execution of the dedicated effect.
In the present embodiment, the special training mode is illustrated as an example of the suggested effect, but the suggested effect is not limited to this, and for example, the above-described continuous effect (for example, battle effect) may be suggested effect.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  The effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (step Sd14, step Sd17) will be described using FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, it executes the process of step Se1 and determines whether or not the advanced training mode is executed within 32 games when it is not in the AT preparation state (step Se1; No). (Step Se31). The sub control unit 91 executes the processing of step Se3 when the special training mode is executed in 32 games (step Se31; Yes), and when the player is replaced (step Se3; Yes), or the AT preparation is performed. If it is in the state (step Se1; Yes), or if the advanced training mode is not executed within 32 games (step Se31; No), the processing of step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player is not replaced (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects the effect pattern from modes other than the special training mode (step Se32).

  After the effect pattern is selected, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the training mode is executed twice in 32 games (step Se33). When the training mode is not executed twice in 32 games (step Se33; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the processing, and when the training mode is executed twice in 32 games (step Se33; Yes), the process of step Se6 is performed, and the process ends. In order to perform such control, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment needs to control the AT from the next game when the training mode is executed twice in 32 games.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the sub control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  When the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the sub control unit 91 controls to start the AT from the next game. Therefore, in the AT preparation state, the sub control unit 91 is permitted to execute the training mode twice within 32 games. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sub control unit 91 executes the training mode twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state after the AT internal winning, and starts the AT start effect in the next sixth game. May run 517 to start the AT.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 has not internally won the AT, it is normally restricted that the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the sub control unit 91 is configured not to execute the advanced training mode in the subsequent games when the advanced training mode is executed in the AT non-winning situation.

  However, the sub control unit 91 allows the special training mode to be executed twice within 32 games in the specific situation even in the AT non-winning situation. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22C, in the specific situation in which the demonstration screen is displayed after the special training mode is executed, the sub-control unit 91 has 32 special games in total (second special training mode in total). Could be run again. In this case, since a new player is playing a game after the demonstration screen is displayed, the sub control unit 91 sets the training mode to 32 within the 32 games as long as the new specific situation is not established after the demonstration screen is displayed. It is supposed not to run once. That is, even if the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games in total, the special training mode is not executed in total in the 32 games in total for each player.

  The above is the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 may execute the training mode twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state and then control the AT to perform the game. The player can recognize that the training mode is controlled by the AT when executed twice in 32 games. When the special control mode is executed in the AT non-winning situation, the sub control unit 91 is performed twice when the special training mode is executed again in 32 games, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Allow the execution of the mode, and restrict the execution of the training mode if it is not a specific situation.
In this way, if the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games, the player can recognize that the AT has been granted, so when the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games, the AT The player becomes more interested in executing the special training mode than the slot machine which is not granted, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment exhibits the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

Fifth Embodiment
In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, a situation in which each switch is not operated by the player for 3 minutes or more is set in advance as the specific situation changed by the player, but the specific situation is not limited thereto. It may be a situation where a predetermined period has passed while the demonstration screen is displayed, or a situation where credits have been returned. Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment will be described in which a situation where a predetermined period has elapsed while the demo screen is displayed as a specific situation and a situation where a credit is returned are set in advance.
In the present embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment is omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is included in the gaming system 1001 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming system 1001 includes the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment and a management server 1200. The slot machine 1 is installed in a game arcade (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 provided with a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  As illustrated in FIG. 24, the portable terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 is configured by a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as an application program for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes a dial key, a cross control key, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. Operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user, and sends a signal related to the received operation to control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 is configured of a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 sends a signal received from another portable terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110, and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to another portable terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of an object to be captured according to the operation of the player, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 captures a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 processes data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150, the camera unit 160, and the like according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The data after processing is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  Note that the portable terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function, which the general portable telephone has, in addition to the above configuration.

  The management server 1200 has a function as a general web server as shown in FIG. 25, and as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 210, the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, and the display unit 240. , And communication unit 250.

  The storage unit 220 is configured of an ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as a manager of the management server 1200, and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured of, for example, an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by another display device such as a CRT (Cathode RayTube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is transmitted to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. Send to 1100 or other servers etc.

  The control unit 210 is configured of, for example, an MPU. Control unit 210 processes data etc. from storage unit 220, operation unit 230, display unit 240, communication unit 250 according to the program stored in storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in storage unit 220. , And the display unit 240 and the communication unit 250. Note that the control unit 210 according to the present embodiment can obtain date and time data from an RTC (Real Time Clock: real time clock) 211 included in a motherboard (not shown) to which an MPU is attached.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state until the bet number is set after the game is over (after the setting change), the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is shown. The main menu screen is displayed. While the main menu screen is displayed, the menu items are selected by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56. If the effect switch 56 is operated while "end" is displayed on the front as a menu item, or if the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more, an end confirmation screen is displayed, and the basic screen (main menu screen is displayed. It is possible to return to the normal screen before transition. The basic screen is also returned when the state in which nothing is operated continues for a predetermined time for each screen.

  In this embodiment, when the user selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, the sub control unit 91 A password input screen (not shown) is displayed. In the password input screen, by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button), the input of the password is completed.

  If the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a “Password OK” screen (not shown) indicating that the password has been accepted is displayed, and the effect switch 56 is operated or the device is operated in advance It will be closed when the set time has passed and it will switch to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “Password NG” screen (not shown) is displayed indicating that the input of the password has not been accepted, and the effect switch 56 is operated. Or, it is closed when a predetermined time elapses and switches to the basic screen.

  When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the value of the personal history storage area (the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the achievement mission, etc.) allocated to the RAM 91b is initialized and The specific end data to be analyzed is analyzed in the specific end data storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, and the model information for identifying the model to be analyzed from the password is analyzed from the password in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. The other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area allocated in the RAM 91 b, in the latest information storage area in which the latest information indicating the latest game history is allocated in the RAM 91 b. Then, along with the above setting, the effect setting or the like according to the previous game history is handed over to the slot machine 1. At this time, the input password itself is stored in the password storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

  Further, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91b, and a game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after password input and authentication as a legitimate password is accumulated. It has become so. Furthermore, when the mission (problem) set in the slot machine 1 is achieved in advance, the history of achieved missions indicating the type of the achieved mission is also accumulated.

  When the player finishes the game, it includes information (gaming result information) including the gaming history of the player, current effect setting (not including model information and latest information), history of achieved missions, etc. A two-dimensional code may be output from the slot machine 1, acquired by using the portable terminal 1100, and the game result information included in the two-dimensional code may be reflected in the content of a player database described later provided in the management server 1200. It can be done.

  Note that when “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike in the case where the password is input, the player can not take over the previous game history to play a game. It is possible to output from the slot machine 1 a two-dimensional code including a game history, current effect settings (not including model information and latest information), history of achieved missions, etc. from the selection of “Easy Start” to the end of the game it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, on the main menu screen (not shown) after password input or after the start of the game by easy start, the menu items of "data clear", "two-dimensional code creation", "effect adjustment" and "end" are displayed. It is supposed to be For example, when "data clear" is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the like allocated to the RAM 91b. Each of the effect setting storage areas is cleared.

In addition, when “effect adjustment” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, an adjustment time effect selection screen shown in FIG. 27A is displayed.
Here, with the adjustment effect selection screen, the notification amount of the effect (informing mode, for example, the volume of the speakers 53 and 54, the brightness of the effect LED 52, etc., the display degree of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect mode, the action of the movable object The energy saving mode is a screen for allowing the player to select an effect to be executed when adjusting. On the adjustment effect selection screen of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, items of “high probability”, “bonus · AT”, and “character voice” are displayed. For example, when "high probability" is selected by the player, a high probability effect (a high proportion of the game being executed during the progress of the game) is made on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (G) described later. An internal winning suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when “bonus · AT” is selected by the player, the bonus · AT effect (effect at the time of advantageous state control) is displayed on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (G) described later. A mission notification effect at internal time and at AT is executed. In addition, when “character voice” is selected by the player, the character selected by the player in advance as the sound effect of the character selected by the player on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (G) described later. Navi presentation of voice ("left", "middle", "right") is performed.

In addition, when the player selects one of the items "high probability", "bonus · AT", and "character voice" on the adjustment effect selection screen shown in FIG. 27A. The effect adjustment screen shown in FIG. 27B is displayed.
Here, the effect adjustment screen is a screen for causing the player to select each notification amount to be adjusted.

  On the effect adjustment screen of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27B, items of “BGM”, “lighting”, “liquid crystal display”, “effect mode”, and “others” are displayed. There is. For example, when “BGM” is selected by the player, the volume adjustment screen (screen for causing the player to adjust the volume) shown in FIG. 27C is displayed, and when “lighting” is selected, FIG. A luminance adjustment screen (a screen for causing the player to adjust the luminance) shown in D) is displayed. For example, when the “liquid crystal display” is selected by the player, the liquid crystal display adjustment shown in FIG. A screen (a screen for allowing the player to adjust the liquid crystal display (eg, resolution, backlight brightness, image contrast)) is displayed. Further, for example, when the “production mode” is selected by the player, a presentation mode adjustment screen (a screen for causing the player to adjust the liquid crystal mode) shown in FIG. 27F is displayed, and “others” is selected. Then, the other adjustment screen shown in FIG. 27G (a screen for causing the player to adjust the action of the movable object, the energy saving mode, etc.) is displayed.

When the player adjusts any of the notification amounts on the respective adjustment screens shown in FIGS. 27C to 27G, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the adjustment notification image shown in FIG. An image notifying that the adjusted notification amount is set is displayed. In the present embodiment, as the adjustment notification image, for example, as shown in FIG. 27H, a character image “during effect adjustment” is displayed at the upper right end of the liquid crystal display 51.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the player adjusts the notification amount on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27C to 27G, the effect to be executed simultaneously is updated to the value of the notification amount after adjustment and executed. Be done. For example, when “high probability” is selected on the adjustment effect selection screen, the right stop switch 8R is operated on the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 27C to adjust the volume from “3” to “4”. In addition, “Replay may!”, Which is an example of the sound of the internal winning suggestion effect (high probability effect), is output as sound at volume “4”. In addition, for example, when "bonus · AT" is selected, when the volume is adjusted to "4," an example of the sound of the mission notification effect (effect for bonus · AT) during bonus · inside · at AT A certain "Aim for 7!" Is voice-outputted at volume "4". Also, for example, when “Chara Voice” is selected, when the volume is adjusted to “4”, the sound of the navigation effect of the sound of the character selected in advance by the player (the sound effect of the character selected by the player) An example of “left! Medium! Right!” Is voice-outputted at volume “4”.

  Further, when the player selects “2D code creation” on the main menu screen, the sub control unit 91 generates a 2D code and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the 2D code. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, if the game is a password, a URL (Normal Update URL) indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server 1200 and the password input at the start of the game And information indicating game random numbers (32-bit random numbers in the present embodiment) which are random values acquired each time a two-dimensional code is created, and game history update data.

  In the game history update data, each data value stored in the personal history storage area (total game number, total number of medals paid out, BB number, RB number, number of consecutive bonus winnings (number of consecutive prizes), achievement mission History, history of premiere effects performed), level value stored in the level storage area, experience value stored in the experience value storage area, effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, identification Specific end data and the like stored in the end data storage area are stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, and by accessing the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, the contents specified from the two-dimensional code can be stored in the player database of the management server 1200. It is intended to be reflected in the content.

  Between the time when the password is authenticated and the time when the two-dimensional code is displayed, entry of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by the operation of the effect switch 56, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the specific end data storage area, the model information storage area, the latest area allocated to the RAM 91b. Each of the information storage area and the effect setting storage area is cleared, and input of the password is permitted again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by entering the password when starting the game, the effect which reflects (take over) the past game history, such as the effect setting at the time of performing the previous game, etc. It becomes possible to carry out and it is possible to perform continuous rendering over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information after the game is over, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code at the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is the player who has received the game. Therefore, even if a third party acquires another person's password and plays a game to acquire a two-dimensional code or acquires another person's two-dimensional code, the game result information included in this two-dimensional code is It can not be reflected in a player database described later provided in the management server 1200. Thus, there is no point in using or stealing a password or a two-dimensional code, so that it is possible to prevent the password and the two-dimensional code from being used or stolen.

  Also, the password issued by the management server 1200 changes according to a random value that changes each time it is issued, so even if a game history of the same contents is specified, it does not necessarily become the same password, It becomes difficult to guess.

  In this embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the management server 1200 is accessed using the portable terminal 1100 in advance, member registration is performed, and terminal identification information (SIM data of the portable terminal 1100) is received. It is necessary to register). In the present embodiment, when the player selects “membership registration” on the main menu screen, the sub-control unit 91 determines a two-dimensional code for specifying a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. It is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code on the portable terminal 1100.

  When the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed in a frame of a predetermined size in a frame in the display screen in a state in which the focus is achieved by autofocus. An image of the dimensional code is taken into the portable terminal 1100. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the portable terminal 1100.

  The display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 displays a URL as a result of analysis of the two-dimensional code, that is, a URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as a member registration page of the management server 1200. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not registered the management server 1200 in advance to register as a member can accumulate the game history by selecting the above-mentioned "Easy Start" on the main menu screen. The game using the function to be started can be started. However, in this case, as a matter of course, it is not possible to carry out the game by inheriting the previous game history.

  After selecting "Easy Start" and starting the game, the two-dimensional code displayed when ending the game is different from the case where the password is input and started. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL (easy start update URL) indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and the password is not included. There is. Other information is similar to the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

  Then, the player reads this two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 1100, and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server 1200 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal has already been registered. When the terminal identification information of the accessed portable terminal is not registered, the management server 1200 describes the player information (details will be described later) for the player associated with the terminal identification information, which will be described later. The game result information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the newly added player information registered in the database.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the accessed portable terminal is already registered, the management server 1200 is included in the two-dimensional code in the player information associated with the terminal identification information in the player database. Reflect the game result information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the member has been registered, the player has a function of accumulating the game history only by selecting “Easy Start” on the main menu screen. You can start playing games with

  When the player inputs a password or “Easy Start” is selected by the player, the sub-control unit 91 determines the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to a specific effect mode which is a different effect mode.

  Subsequently, a management server 1200 to which the management apparatus of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the portable terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the content of access request from the portable terminal 1100. In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from the portable terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is attached, and the portable terminal or terminal identification information to which the terminal identification information is not attached. Although it is assigned, access from a portable terminal that has refused to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  The management server 1200 has a player database for managing game information of the player, a game history database for managing a history of game results for each game played by the player, and benefit data to be given to the player. It has a benefit database for managing information. In addition, the management server 1200 manages a URL of each update request received when updating game information as registered information (registered URL database (registration URL DB)) and each received game information when not updating An unauthorized URL database (illegal URL database) for managing the URL of the update request as unauthorized information is provided.

  In the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / playing), password (last issued), up to the present time A game consisting of the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, points, points, setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3, the achievement status by mission (1 mission completed, 0 mission not achieved) etc The player information is registered by player (by terminal identification information). The player information also includes player's name (registered name), gender, date of birth, prefecture's personal information (member information), etc., though not shown. .

  The game history database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying a portable terminal 1100 owned by a player who played a game, a game date, a password input to the slot machine 1 at the start of the game, a game of the game The game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, and settings of effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game Game history information including contents, achievement status by mission in the game, specific end data described later, and the like is registered.

  The benefit database is provided with a storage location of benefit data (content data or a two-dimensional code indicating an exchange ticket or an application ticket, etc.), type of benefit data, and benefit according to the benefit ID capable of identifying the benefit. The privilege data information consisting of the condition type, the condition value of the corresponding type, etc. is registered. As types of conditions, coins, points, points (details will be described later), levels, mission achievement rates, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set, and the condition value (coin Type, number of points, number of points, points, etc.) can be set.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the control contents of the player adjustment return process executed by the slot machine 1. This process is started when the slot machine 1 is powered on. First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the adjustment flag is in the on state (step S2001). Here, the adjustment flag is a flag indicating whether the notification amount of the effect has been adjusted by the player on the effect adjustment screen, and is on when the notification amount is adjusted, and off when the notification amount is not adjusted. It becomes. If the adjustment flag is off (step S2001; No), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S2001, and if the adjustment flag is on (step S2001; Yes), the adjustment notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It displays on the display 51 (step S2002).

After displaying the adjustment notification image, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed since the liquid crystal display 51 started displaying the demonstration screen (step S2003). If the predetermined period has not elapsed from the start of the demonstration screen display (step S2003; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the player has performed an operation of returning the credit (step S2004). In order to perform such control, the sub-control unit 91 needs to receive a credit return command from the main control unit 41 when the credit is returned. If the operation of returning the credit has not been performed (step S2004; No), the sub control unit 91 returns to the process of step S2003.
On the other hand, if a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the demonstration screen display (step S2003; Yes), or if an operation to return a credit has been made (step S2004; Yes), the sub control unit 91 determines the value of the adjusted notification amount. (Adjustment value, player adjustment notification amount, player adjustment notification mode) is returned to default values (reference value, reference notification amount, reference notification mode) (step S2005), and the adjustment flag is turned off (step S2006), The adjustment notification image is not displayed (step S2007), and the process ends.

As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, when the player performs an operation of outputting a two-dimensional code, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 selects 2 based on the game history update data etc. Output dimension code. Further, the sub control unit 91 resets the game information based on the password input by the player.
By doing this, the player can recognize the continuity between the game up to the two-dimensional code output before the specific end effect is executed and the game after the password input. As a result, in the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment, the interest of gaming is improved over the gaming system in which the gaming information is not reset after password input.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 turns on the adjustment flag when the notification amount is adjusted by the player on each adjustment screen. Then, the sub CPU 91a adjusts the situation where a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the display of the demonstration screen which is the specific situation, or the situation where the player performs an operation to return credits is adjusted. The notification amount is returned to the default value, and the adjustment flag is turned off.
By doing this, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the informing amount is returned to the default value when the previous player adjusts the informing amount and then the specific situation is reached, so that the next player is in the previous state. The effect is not executed with the notification amount adjusted by the player. As a result, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the possibility of being played in a more unpleasant state than the slot machine which does not return the notification amount to the default value even in the specific situation is reduced, and the decrease in amusement of the game is reduced. it can.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 does not advance the game after the demonstration image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, a reference time for the gaming shop to determine the end of the player's game It is determined that a specific situation has been reached when 10 minutes have passed.
By doing this, it can be determined that the player who has adjusted the notification amount has ended the game, and the notification amount can be returned to the default value, and the next player can play the game with the default value. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the specific situation has been reached when the predetermined period has elapsed without progress of the game since the demonstration image is displayed, but for example, the demonstration image is displayed If the bet number is set by the bet operation even if the predetermined period elapses without the game proceeding from the game, it is determined that the player is not in the specific situation, considering the player's intention to continue the game You may

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines that the specific situation has been reached when the player performs an operation of returning the credit.
By doing this, it can be determined that the player who has adjusted the notification amount has ended the game, and the notification amount can be returned to the default value, and the next player can play the game with the default value.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a does not advance the game after the demonstration image is displayed, or when a predetermined period has elapsed without progress of the game, or when the player performs an operation to return credits, the player change condition However, the player change condition is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined that a specific situation has been reached when a power failure occurs during business hours of the game arcade. That is, it is considered that the game store side forcibly suspends the game for a certain reason and then shuts off (stops operation) and different players start playing the game when the power is turned on (when operation is resumed). It may also be determined that the specific situation has been reached even when a power failure occurs during store opening hours. Further, for example, the sub control unit 91 determines that the specific situation has been reached when the user performs an operation to select the item of “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation” on the main menu screen after password input or after easy start. May be That is, since the operation of deleting the game history and outputting the game history is considered to be that the player ends the game, even when the operation of deleting the game history and outputting the game history is performed. It may be determined that a specific situation has been reached. Further, for example, when there is a BET return operation of returning the number of bets set by the BET operation, the sub control unit 91 may determine that the specific situation has been reached when the BET return operation is performed.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 displays the adjustment notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 when the notification amount is adjusted by the player.
By doing this, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player that the notification amount has been adjusted, so that, for example, the previous player is replaced by the next player and the above-mentioned Even if the condition is not satisfied and the notification amount adjusted by the previous player is not changed to the default value, it can be recognized that the next player is adjusted to the notification amount adjusted by the previous player. As a result, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can further reduce the possibility of being played in a more unpleasant state than the slot machine which does not display the adjustment notification image, and can further reduce the decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment exhibits the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, in the effect pattern selection process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined effect has been continuously executed for four games, or determines whether or not five games have been continuously executed. However, the number of consecutive executions may be drawn in advance before the effect is performed. In this case, the sub control unit 91 allows five games to be won as the number of continuous executions in the AT ready state, and five games as the number of consecutive executions in the specific situation when the AT is not won. It is necessary to allow the player to win, and to restrict the winning of 5 games as the number of consecutive executions unless it is a specific situation. That is, the sub control unit 91 is not limited to determining the number of times of continuous execution of effects, but may determine the number of times of continuous execution of effects in advance.

  In the above embodiment, although the execution of the effect is set as the predetermined event, the predetermined event may be any event as long as it is not directly related to the progress of the game. An operation or the like may be set, and a predetermined condition may be established when five short freezes occur continuously.

As in the above embodiment, the sub control unit 91 preferably executes the AT start effect 517 in the next game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied to notify the player that the AT is provided. For example, if the player recognizes that the control is to be performed by the AT after the predetermined condition is satisfied because the specification of the slot machine 1 is released, the AT start effect 517 is satisfied after the predetermined condition is satisfied. You do not have to run it.
In the above embodiment, the AT start effect 517 is executed in the next game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied to notify the player that the AT has been granted. However, the privilege to notify the player after the predetermined condition is satisfied Is not limited to the AT start, but may be any benefit as long as the benefit to be notified is advantageous to the player. For example, after the predetermined condition is established, a bonus determination effect may be executed to notify that the bonus has been carried over after the bonus internal winning, or a premier effect may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, control related to the AT in which the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of an advantageous operation mode (navistock lottery, added lottery, navi effect, navistock number, management of remaining game number, etc.) Although the configuration is performed, the main control unit 41 may perform a part or all of the control related to the AT.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the main control unit 41 performs control related to the AT, an AT notification unit (for example, an LED during AT) capable of specifying that the AT is in progress, and an operation capable of specifying an operation mode advantageous for the player. Aspect notification means (e.g., a navigation LED for specifying the stop order and operation timing of each reel) can be provided, and the main control unit 41 can directly drive these AT notification means and operation mode notification means. Preferably, such a configuration allows the player to recognize necessary information during AT without relying on the control of the sub control unit 91. The AT notification means and the operation mode notification means may be combined with existing notification means such as the game assist indicator 12 or the like, or may be provided with dedicated notification means.

  Furthermore, even with such a configuration, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify whether the AT is in progress or not to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on the command. By performing in-AT effects, etc., it is possible to make it possible for the player to surely recognize that in-AT is in progress. The main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the operation mode to be notified to the sub control unit 91 when the operation mode notifying means notifies the notification of the operation mode advantageous to the player. The control unit 91 may execute navigation effects for notifying the same operation mode as the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification unit controlled by the main control unit 41 based on the command, and so on Thus, when the operation mode is notified by the operation mode notifying means during AT or the like, the player can be made to recognize the operation mode notified by the operation mode notifying means to the player with certainty.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is an operation mode that is advantageous to the player from the content like an internal winning command when winning a combination having a plurality of operation modes having different degrees of advantage in the sub-control unit 91 except during AT. When a combination of a plurality of operation modes with different degrees of advantage is won without transmitting a command that makes it possible to specify the type of combination won, it is possible to specify a command that can not specify an advantageous operation mode. During the AT, by transmitting a command that can identify the type of winning combination and the advantageous operation mode at each game start, or by separately transmitting a command that can identify the advantageous operation mode, The sub control unit 91 may be configured to specify and notify an operation mode that is advantageous for the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to use a support other than during AT even if any fraud is made. Since the control unit 91 side can not specify the preferred operation manner for the player, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage by such fraud occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the game control board 40 includes the main control unit 41, and the effect control board 90 includes the sub control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A control unit 91 may be provided. By employing this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, it has been described that the bet number is set using the medal and the credit as gaming value, but the slot machine of the invention according to the claims of the present application is not limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine for setting the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming value, or a full credit slot machine for setting the number of bets using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets.

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls etc. The game value may be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets regardless of any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of winnings. A slot machine that can pay out any value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the mode of being distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the slot machine 1, but the computer device etc. It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device that has. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form of distributing by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said each embodiment, Of course, the various change in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention is possible.

Reference Signs List 1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 4 medal insertion part, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 effect effect LED, 53, 54 speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switches, 6 MAX BET switches, 7 start switches, 8 L, 8 C, 8 R stop switches, 9 medal payout outlets, 10 settlement switches, 13 game display units, 34 hopper units, 35 overflow tanks, 37 setting key switches , 38 reset / setting switch, 39 power switch, 40 game control base, 41 main control unit, 90 effect control base, 91 sub control unit, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 511 small role navigation effect (character suggested), 512 Small role navigation directing (design suggestion , 513 small role navigation performance (2-option suggests), 514 conversation production (monologue), 515 conversation director (two people conversation), 516 off production, 517 AT start effect, 518 special training mode start effect.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Privilege giving means for giving advantageous benefits to the player;
And one game effect execution control means for controlling the execution of one game effect to be executed in one game ,
By the number of times the 1 game presentation is executed continuously reaches a predetermined number of times, it is possible player recognize that the benefits have been granted,
The 1 game presentation execution control means, the number of times that the said one game presentation in the next game Ru runs one game presentation in when the privilege is not granted is performed continuously it to the predetermined number of times At the time of the game , if it is a specific situation where the player may have changed in the next game , execution of the one game effect is permitted, and if it is not the specific situation in the next game , the one game effect is Slot machine that regulates the execution .

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