JP6609786B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a game machine characterized by an operation when shifting to an advantageous state. SOLUTION: A counting means for updating a count value and an effect control means for executing an effect using the effect means are provided. In the gaming machine, the effect control means is a means for determining a first value, and the count value is the same value as the first value, or the count value is the first value. It is a means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on exceeding the first value without becoming the same value as. [Selection] Figure 43

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a gaming table that shifts to a state advantageous to a player based on an internal winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  When shifting to a state advantageous to the player, there is room for improvement in the operation at the time of the transition.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a feature in an operation when shifting to a state advantageous to a player.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A counting means for updating the count value;
Production control means for executing the production using the production means;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege;
A game machine equipped with
The production control means includes
Means for determining a predetermined value;
Said count value becomes the same value as the predetermined value, or based on the fact that the count value exceeds the predetermined value without being equal to the said predetermined value, it can perform a predetermined effect means der such is,
A plurality of values are provided as the predetermined value,
The predetermined effect includes a first expectation effect that expects the privilege to be granted,
For one update, the number of the predetermined values included in the range from the count value before update to the count value after update is more than one when the number is the number. The first expectation production is easy to execute,
It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand characterized by the operation | movement at the time of shifting to a state advantageous to a player can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a front view showing the slot machine 100 in a state where the front door is opened. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the game state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 1. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 6. It is a figure which shows the sum total of the lottery probability of the re-game player for every RT. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of a mode, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of ceiling pt. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of acquisition pt, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table to pt2 times mode. It is a figure which shows zone correspondence according to mode. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of AR, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of AR addition level, (c) is a figure which shows the lottery table of the initial value of AR remaining bell navigation frequency. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the number of remaining bell navigations. (A) is a figure which shows the set number of precursors pt, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of circulating indication effect and ceiling indication effect. (A) is a figure which shows the kind of addition production, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of the strength of notification. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart of the game start state process (step S109) in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a game start state B-related process (step S1021) in FIG. 24 is a flowchart of normal start processing (step S1109) in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of standby processing (step S1231) in FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of an AR start process (step S1107) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state update process (step S121) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1613) in FIG. 28, (b) is a flowchart of the AR update process (step S1707) in (a), and (c) is (a) ) In the normal update process (step S1709). FIG. 29A is a flowchart of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in FIG. 29A, and FIG. 29B is a flowchart of the MY counter update process (step S1801) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (d) is a flowchart of the command process (step S307) in (a). (A) is a flowchart of the internal winning command process (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in FIG. 32 (d), and (b) is the gaming state update command received in FIG. 32 (d). It is a flowchart of a game state update command process (step S343). It is a flowchart of the production | presentation setting process (step S3009) for every state in Fig.33 (a). FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a normal effect setting process (step S3209) in FIG. 34. (A) is a flowchart of the AR effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. 34, and (b) and (c) are flowcharts of the added effect G number correction process (step S3405) in (a). 35 is a flowchart of an AR effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of mode, ceiling pt, and precursor pt with respect to each frequency | count. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation | storage acquisition pt exceeds several precursor pt by one update. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when the accumulation | storage acquisition pt exceeds several precursor pt by one update.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described in FIGS. 6 and 7 described later is displayed. In the present embodiment, the left reel middle symbol and the middle reel middle symbol. A middle stage winning line L1 including a symbol and a right reel middle stage symbol is provided. FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment requires three medals. When the number of inserted medals is less than this number, no winning line becomes effective, and when the number of inserted medals is bet by this number. The winning line L1 becomes valid. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol A total of three right-up winning lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a game in which a specific winning combination (specifically, BB1, BB2, RB) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in an RB state or a BB state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 to the outside is provided at the upper portion of the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. Display screen), when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ). It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of effect means and display means of the present invention.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. The housing 101 is a box body that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front surface. Inside the housing 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores a main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. A reel unit 700 having three reels 110 to 112 is disposed below the reel unit 700. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reel unit 700, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket). A power supply having a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reel unit 700. A device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the housing 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. (Not shown), an upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 145.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

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

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

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

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

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

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

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1 to 3, replay combinations 1 to 11, and small combinations 1 to 23. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combinations 1 to 3 are transitions to a state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player (BB operation state and RB operation state described later, see remarks column in FIG. 6). is there. In addition, the re-games 1 to 11 are roles that enable re-games without newly inserting medals. These special combinations 1 to 3 and replay combinations 1 to 11 may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 3. Includes winnings of re-game players 1-11. Special roles 1 to 3 are special roles that are carried over to the next game if they are not determined to win, and other roles are not carried over to the next game if they are not determined to win. It is a role.

  Special combinations 1 and 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to the BB operating state (RT6) by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special combination 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” and the special combination 2 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2”. In the following description, special combination 1 may be referred to as “BB1”, special combination 2 may be referred to as “BB2”, and special combination 1 and special combination 2 may be collectively referred to as “BB”.

  The special combination 3 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to the RB operation state (RT4) by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combination is “Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR”. In the following description, special role 3 may be referred to as “RB”.

  When the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination won is stored (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flags corresponding to the special roles 1 and 2 are set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the BB winning state (RT5), and the flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. If so, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the RB winning state (RT3). These flags are kept on until the corresponding operating combination is won, and it becomes easy to win these operating combinations in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if the game won in special roles 1 to 3 does not win those roles, it will be in the same state as the state in which the special role 1 to 3 is won internally in the next game and the corresponding combination of symbols. Will be easy to win. The BB winning state and the RB winning state will be described later.

  In addition, when special roles 1 to 3 are internally won by overlapping with other replaying roles or small roles, or in the case of internal winning for other roles in the internal winning state, this other role is configured. The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols are preferentially aligned.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the BB operation state (RT6) based on the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 and 2 being displayed. Further, in this BB operation state, a payout exceeding a predetermined number (300 when special prize 1 is triggered, 200 when special prize 2 is triggered, see remarks column in FIG. 6) is paid out. Then, the game state is shifted to RT (RT7) after bonus. The post-bonus RT will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the RB operation state (RT4) based on the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 3 being displayed. Further, in this RB operation state, when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 105) is made, the game state is shifted to post-bonus RT (RT7).

  The re-game players 1 to 11 are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. As for the corresponding symbol combinations, the replaying role 1 is “replay-replay-replay”, the replaying role 2 is “bell-replay-bell”, and the replaying role 3 is “replay-replay-cherry”. The replaying role 4 is “Replay-Replay-Seven 1”, the replaying role 5 is “Replay-Replay-Seven 2”, and the replaying role 6 is “Replay-Replay-Bell”. Replayer 7 is “Replay-Replay-Watermelon”, Replayer 8 is “Bell-Replay-Seven 1”, Re-player 9 is “Bell-Replay-Seven 2”, 10 is “bell-replay-cherry”, and the re-playing player 11 is “replay-bell-bell”. Of the above-mentioned replaying roles, replaying roles 1 and 2 are “normal replay”, replaying roles 3 to 5 are “promotional replay”, replaying role 6 is “falling replay 1”, and replaying role 7 is “ The “falling replay 2”, the replaying players 8 to 10 may be referred to as “falling replay 3”, the replaying role 11 may be referred to as “chance replay”, and the replaying roles 6 to 10 may be collectively referred to as “falling replay”. . Further, when a re-game combination 3-5 is won, the game shifts to a re-game high probability state (RT2), which will be described later, and when a re-play game combination 6-10 is won, a normal state (RT 0), which will be described later, is transferred.

  The re-players 1 to 11 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Accordingly, for example, when a replay is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (a medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a game that has won a replay. The medal inserted in can be used as it is in the next game.

  The small combinations 1 to 23 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are: small part 1 is “BAR-replay-replay”, small part 2 is “BAR-replay-seven 1”, small part 3 is “BAR-replay-seven 2”, Small part 4 is “BAR-Replay-Cherry”, Small part 5 is “BAR-Cherry-BAR”, Small part 6 is “BAR-Cherry-Watermelon”, and Small part 7 is “BAR-Replay”. -Bell ", small role 8 is" cherry-cherry-cherry ", small role 9 is" cherry-cherry-watermelon ", small role 10 is" cherry-watermelon-bell ", small role 11 is “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry”, Small role 12 is “Replay-Watermelon-Seven 1”, Small role 13 is “Replay-Watermelon-Seven 2”, and Small role 14 is “Replay-BAR”. -Seven 1 " The role 15 is “Replay-BAR-Seven 2”, the small role 16 is “Blank 1-BAR-Seven 1”, the small role 17 is “Blank 1-BAR-Seven 2”, and the small role 18 is “Blank 1—Watermelon-Seven 1”, small part 19 is “Blank 1—Watermelon—Seven 2”, small part 20 is “Blank 1—Seven 1—Cherry”, and small part 21 is “Blank” 1-Seven 2-Cherry ”, the small role 22 is“ Blank 1-BAR-Cherry ”, and the small role 23 is“ Bell-Bell-Bell ”. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG.

  Of the above small roles, small role 1 is “weak cherry”, small roles 2 to 4 are “strong cherry”, small roles 5 to 7 are “confirmed cherries”, small roles 8 to 10 are “middle cherries”, The small combination 11 may be referred to as “watermelon”, the small combinations 12 to 22 may be referred to as “one-piece combination”, and the small combination 23 may be referred to as “bell”. Further, when winning a small combination 12-22, the state shifts to a preparation state (RT1) to be described later. The small combination 23 is a combination for winning a prize regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation sequence) when the internal winning is made.

<Type of internal winning role>
Next, the types of internal winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing types and names of internal winning combinations.

  FIGS. 8 and 9 show 34 types of internal winning combinations (conditional device numbers 1 to 34) in which the combinations described in FIGS. 6 and 7 are combined. The winning combination in the game is one of the roles corresponding to the internal winning combination. These internal winning combinations are determined by lottery at the time of game start operation.

  Conditional device numbers 1 to 16 are all internal winning combinations that include special combinations. Of these, the condition device numbers 1, 8, and 13 are internal winning combinations in which the special combination is won independently and there is no overlap with other combinations. When these winnings are won internally, it becomes possible to win the corresponding special role (switching to RB operating state (RT4) or BB operating state (RT6)), but if no winning is made, RB winning state (RT3) or shift to the BB hit state (RT5). In this case, it is possible to win special combinations 1 to 3 unless another winning combination is won internally in the next and subsequent games.

  On the other hand, condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 16 are internal winning combinations in which a special combination and other combinations overlap and win internally. In the present embodiment, the small combination and the re-playing combination are configured to stop with priority over the special combination. For this reason, in a game in which a special combination and another combination are won internally, there is a possibility that the other combination may win (in the case of a re-playing combination, it will be won), but the special combination is not won. In addition, it shifts from the next game to the RB winning state (RT3) or the BB winning state (RT5), and it will be in a state where it is possible to win a special role unless another winning is internally won in the next game. .

  In the RB winning state (RT3) or BB winning state (RT5), if an internal winning combination is determined, any of the internal winning combinations will be given priority and will be stopped. Don't win. When the internal winning combination here includes a special combination (conditional device numbers 1 to 16), a flag is not newly set for the special combination, and it is treated as a substantial deviation. For internal winning combinations (condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 16) in which the special combination overlaps with other combinations, the internal winning combination for other combinations excluding the special combination is handled (see below). The same applies to the case of referring to a table such as 15), and the other combination can be stopped. For example, if condition device number 3 is won internally, condition device number 26 is treated as an internal winner. In addition, when there is no internal winning combination (in the case of losing), or when internal winning is performed for the condition device numbers 1, 8, and 13, it is possible to stop the special combination symbol.

  Condition device numbers 17 to 25 are internal winning combinations constituted by re-game players. Among these, when internal winning is performed for the condition device numbers 19 to 24, RT described later may be changed. First, in the condition device numbers 19 to 21, the operation conditions (here, the pressing order, the correct answer pressing order) for winning the promoted replay (re-game players 3 to 5) are determined. If the stop operation in the case of internal winning in the condition device numbers 19 to 21 matches the correct pushing order of each correct answer, it will win the promotion replay (replaying players 3 to 5) and move to the replaying high probability state (RT2) To do. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, the normal replay (replaying game 1 or replaying game 2) is won, but RT does not shift. Next, in the condition device numbers 22 to 24, operation conditions (here, pressing order, hereinafter referred to as correct pressing order) for avoiding winning of the fall replay (replaying players 6 to 10) are determined. When the stop operation in the case of internal winning for the condition device numbers 22 to 24 matches the pushing order of the correct answers, the player wins the normal replay (replaying game 1 or replaying game 2), and RT does not shift. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, the player falls into the fall replay (re-gamer 6 to 10) and shifts to the normal state (RT0). In the following description, the condition device numbers 19 to 24 may be collectively referred to as push order replay.

  Condition device numbers 26 to 34 are internal winning combinations constituted by small combinations. Among these, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 each have an operating condition (here, pressing order, hereinafter, correct answer pressing order) for winning the bell (small role 23). In the following description, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 may be collectively referred to as push order bells. In the case where these condition apparatus numbers 29 to 31 are internally won, if the stop operation matches the order of pushing the correct answers, the player wins a bell (small part 23). On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, the single winning combination (small roles 12 to 22) other than the bell (small role 23) is preferentially stopped and further put into the ready state (RT1). Transition. In the above configuration, there is a case where the stop operation does not match the correct answer pressing order. However, there is a case where the stop operation does not match the correct answer pressing order, for example, the single winning combination always wins. It may be configured to always win a certain role. Further, in this embodiment, the condition when the condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won and the bell (small role 23) is not won (hereinafter referred to as the bell spilled eye, in this case, the single role (small role 12 to 22)) The transition to the preparation state (RT1) is triggered by the transition to the preparation state (RT1). It may be.

<Type of game state (RT)>
Next, the types of game states of the slot machine 100 and their transition will be described. FIG. 10 is a game state transition diagram of the slot machine 100.

  In the slot machine 100, there are a plurality of types having different advantages such as normal state, preparation state, replay high probability state, RB winning state, RB operating state, BB winning state, BB operating state, and RT after bonus. It is configured to be able to switch states, and the degree of advantage is changed by the transition of these states, and the interest of the game is improved. In the following description, this game state may be referred to as RT, and the above-described normal state, preparation state, replay high probability state, RB in-between state, RB in-between state, BB in-between state, BB operation The state and post-bonus RT may be referred to as RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6, RT7, respectively. In addition, when these RTs are switched, the corresponding lottery table is changed (described later). The RT is controlled by the main control unit 300.

  FIG. 10 shows the RTs described above, and the transition conditions are indicated on the arrows. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is established, RT transitions in the direction of the arrow. These transition conditions include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, internal winning of a predetermined combination, stopping a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and having played a specified number of games. , And a predetermined number of payouts.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations when the setting value is 1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations in the case of the set value 6. Moreover, FIG. 13 is a figure which shows the sum total of the lottery probability of the re-game player for every RT.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, an internal winning combination excluding a re-game (except for the case where the game state is RT4, RT6 (may be referred to as staying)) (for example, In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the lottery values for the condition device numbers 3, 12, 26, and 28) differ depending on the set values (in this embodiment, 1 to 6 can be set). When the game state is RT4 or RT6, the lottery value for the internal winning combination becomes a common lottery value regardless of the set value. As shown in FIG. 13, the re-game players have different sums of lottery values for each RT, but there is no difference in lottery values depending on setting values.

  In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the condition device numbers of the internal winning combinations (condition devices) are shown on the vertical axis, and the lottery values (the size of the lottery data range) corresponding to RT for these internal winning combinations. It is shown on the horizontal axis.

  In RT described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 using numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination as a random value acquired at the time of the internal lottery. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data of the range (for example, 65536). For example, in the normal state (RT0), the lottery value of the common bell (small part 23) of the condition device number 32 is 5000 in any of the settings 1 to 6, and the winning probability (RT0) of the common bell in the normal state is 5000 / 65536≈7.63%.

  About the difference of said internal winning probability, there exists a tendency for an advantage to become high, so that a setting value becomes high. More specifically, the payout rate of setting 1 to setting 3 (expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per game ÷ number of medals used per game × 100) is less than 100%, setting 4 to setting 6 The payout rate is over 100%. That is, the settings 4 to 6 are set values that are advantageous for the player.

  The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. Note that a game shop clerk or the like can arbitrarily set and set any one of the set values.

  Hereinafter, each RT will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<RT0 (normal state)>
RT0 has the lowest internal winning probability of the re-gamer among RT0 to RT3, RT5, and RT7 and is the most disadvantageous for the player.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17 and 25 to 32 for the internal winning combination in RT0. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, there is a case where “having won a win” is expressed as not winning a role.

  FIG. 10 shows that when the bell spills with RT0 set, the routine proceeds to RT1, transitions to RT4 when winning RB, and transitions to RT6 when winning BB1 and BB2. Further, it is shown that if the game won in the RB is not won in the game won, the process goes to RT3, and if the game won in the BB1, BB2 is not won, the process goes to RT5.

<RT1 (preparation state)>
RT1 is RT having the lowest internal winning probability of the re-gamer next to RT0 among RT0 to RT3, RT5, and RT7.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17, 19 to 21, 25 to 32 for the winning combination in RT1.

  In FIG. 10, when RT1 is set, the game proceeds to RT2 when winning a promotion replay (replaying players 3 to 5), shifts to RT4 when winning RB, and shifts to RT6 when winning BB1 and BB2. It has been shown. Further, it is shown that if the game won in the RB is not won in the game won, the process goes to RT3, and if the game won in the BB1, BB2 is not won, the process goes to RT5.

<RT2 (high probability state of replay)>
RT2 is a more advantageous RT than RT0 or RT1 because it has a higher probability of winning a re-game than RT0 or RT1.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 18 and 22 to 32 for the internal winning combination in RT2.

  In FIG. 10, when RT2 is set and the bell spills, the process proceeds to RT1, transitions to RT0 when winning the fall replay (replaying players 6-10), transitioning to RT4 when winning RB, It is shown that when BB1 and BB2 are won, the process shifts to RT6. Further, it is shown that if the game won in the RB is not won in the game won, the process goes to RT3, and if the game won in the BB1, BB2 is not won, the process goes to RT5.

<RT3 (RB internal status)>
RT3 is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. This RT3 is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to transition to RT4 than RT0 and has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0.

  There are condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 for the internal winning combination in RT3. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may be selected, but the condition device numbers 17 and 25 to 34 are replaced with the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB. Will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the values of the lottery values considering this are shown. When the winning combination is not won in RT3 (in the case of a loss), the player can display a symbol combination corresponding to the RB by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 10 shows that when the RB is won at RT3 (when the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed), the process shifts to RT4.

<RT4 (RB operation state)>
RT4 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal winning probability of the common bell (small role 23) than other RTs except RT6 and makes it easy to obtain medals.

  Only the conditional device number 32 is the winning combination in RT4. The common bell that is internally won by the condition device number 32 is a role for winning the bell regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation order) when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 10 shows that in RT4, when the payout exceeds the specified number (105 sheets, see the remarks column in FIG. 6), the process proceeds to RT7.

  In the present embodiment, RT4 ends when a predetermined number of payouts are executed, but for example, it ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). ) Times, or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) have been played.

<RT5 (BB internal status)>
RT5 is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to either BB1 or BB2 is set to ON. This RT5 is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to shift to RT6 than RT0 and has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0.

  There are condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 for the winning combination in RT5. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may be selected, but the condition device numbers 17 and 25 to 34 are replaced with the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB. Will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the values of the lottery values considering this are shown. In addition, when the winning combination is not won in RT5 (in the case of a loss), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, so that it corresponds to BB1 or BB2 corresponding to the internal winning flag set to ON. The symbol combination can be displayed.

  FIG. 10 shows that when RT5 wins either BB1 or BB2 (when a symbol combination corresponding to either BB1 or BB2 is displayed), the process proceeds to RT6.

<RT6 (BB operating state)>
RT6 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal winning probability of the common bell (small role 23) than other RTs except RT4, and facilitates the acquisition of medals. Further, it is the most advantageous RT because it continues until more payout is made than RT4.

  Only the conditional device number 32 is the winning combination in RT5. The common bell that is internally won by the condition device number 32 is a role for winning the bell regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation order) when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 10 shows that in RT6, when the payout exceeds the specified number, the process proceeds to RT7. The prescribed number is 300 when winning BB1 and shifting to RT6, and 200 when winning BB2 and shifting to RT6.

  In this embodiment, the RT 6 ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the RT 6 ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). ) Times, or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) have been played.

<RT7 (RT after bonus)>
RT7 is more advantageous than RT0 and RT1 because it has a higher probability of winning a re-game than RT0 and RT1.

  In the winning combination in RT7, there are condition device numbers 1-17, 25-32.

  In FIG. 10, when RT7 is set and the bell is spilled, the process shifts to RT1, when 15 games are completed, the process shifts to RT0, when RB is won, the process shifts to RT4, and BB1 and BB2 are won. Transition to RT6 is shown. Further, it is shown that if the game won in the RB is not won in the game won, the process goes to RT3, and if the game won in the BB1, BB2 is not won, the process goes to RT5.

<State A and State B (including AR)>
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game state is managed separately into the state A and the state B separately from the above-described RT. Among these, in the state B, the notification of the stop operation order for the internal winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as operation navigation) may be executed, and in the state A, this operation navigation is not displayed. In the present embodiment, the lottery for transition to the state B (step S1003 in FIG. 22) is executed based on the winning combination, and the state B is set based on the result.

  When the state B is set, pt can be acquired as the game progresses (added to the total acquisition pt), and when the total acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt, an AR described later can be started after a waiting period ( Step S1317 in FIG. At this time, the promoted replay navigation is displayed to prompt the transition to RT2 (step S1505 in FIG. 27). Then, when RT shifts to RT2, AR starts (FIG. 29 (c)). In this AR, the number of notifications (bell navigation) of the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell is managed by the number of remaining bell navigations. Specifically, an initial value is set for the remaining number of times of bell navigation at the start of AR (step S1315 in FIG. 25), and the number of times of remaining bell navigation is decremented by 1 each time bell navigation is performed (step S1403 in FIG. 26). Then, the AR and the state B are finished (step S1809 in FIG. 29B and FIG. 30A). Note that the number of remaining bell navigations may be added by lottery (step S1407 in FIG. 26).

  During AR, when the winning order replay and the pressing order bell (conditional device numbers 19 to 24, 29 to 31) are internally won, an operation navigation indicating the correct answer pressing order is displayed (step in FIG. 27). S1517, step S1523, step S1533). However, in RT0 or RT7, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the winning order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is won internally. The operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, but may indicate the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as “Aim for ...”, or the pressing order and timing. Both of them may be shown. In the following description, the operation navigation for the push order bell may be referred to as bell navigation. As described above, since the operation navigation advantageous to the player is executed in the AR, the player is more advantageous than the case where the AR is not the AR.

  State B ends with the end of AR, but in this embodiment, there are two cases where state B ends in addition to this condition. The first is a case where the state B continues over a predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 games), which is managed using the number of state B continuable games. The second is a case where a predetermined number of net increase (for example, 2400) medals is acquired from the time when the net increase number is the lowest, and this is managed using an MY counter. These conditions are provided in order to prevent the state B from being long-lasting or gaining a lot of profit in a short period of time.

  In the present embodiment, the state B flag is used to distinguish between the state A and the state B. When the state B flag is off, the state A is indicated, and when the state B flag is on, the state B is indicated.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 21 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, it is checked whether or not medals are inserted (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of medals. When a medal is inserted, preparation for transmitting an insertion command indicating this is made. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a prescribed number of medals have been used. If the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals and a valid winning line are determined, and the game To start.

  In step S105, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current RT, and an internal lottery (role lottery) is performed using this and the random value acquired from the random value generation circuit 316, Determine the winning role. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

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

  In step S109, a game start state process is executed. Here, based on the result of the internal lottery, the setting of the state B, the number of remaining bell navigations is added, and whether or not to display the lottery or operation navigation is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S111, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on the condition that a game interval timer (subtracted by timer update processing described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. Further, when the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 have a predetermined rotation speed, the optical sensors provided on the reels are detected and the symbol positions of the reels are grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. The game interval counter ensures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the present embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

  In step S113, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, each time the stop operation is performed, the reel stop data stop table is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. Each time the stop operation is performed, a corresponding command (first to third pressing command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the corresponding command (first Preparation for transmitting first to third stop commands) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the bell (small role 23) has been won. In addition, after determining the winning combination, preparations for transmitting a winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made.

  In step S117, if any winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of awarded medals is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  In step S119, RT update processing is performed. In this process, RT is transitioned based on the conditions shown in the state transition diagram shown in FIG.

  In step S121, game state update processing is performed. Here, based on the result of the game, state B start preparation and end processing, and status B status update are performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  Next, the game start state process (step S109) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 21 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the game start state process (step S109) in FIG.

  First, in step S1001 executed first, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1021.

  In step S1003, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to state B based on the winning combination.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S1003 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1031.

  In step S1007, the number of state B continuable games is set. Here, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is a value that determines the number of games in which the state B can be continued, and is configured so that the state B is not maintained beyond this value. In the present embodiment, 1500 is set as this value, but it may be another constant, or may be determined by lottery from a plurality of values without being limited to a constant.

  In step S1009, the value of the MY counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, the number of laps is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step S1013. In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which a ceiling precursor effect described later is executed after the state B is set until it becomes AR, and the period until the ceiling precursor effect is finished is a unit of lap. Represents. For example, when the number of laps is 1, it represents a period until the first ceiling precursor effect ends, and when the number of laps is 2, the second ceiling after the first ceiling precursor effect ends. This represents the period until the sign production ends.

  In step S1013, the mode is set with reference to the table of FIG. FIG. 14A shows the mode selection probability with respect to the number of laps. In the present embodiment, three types of modes, mode A, mode B, and mode C, are provided, and according to this mode, the ceiling pt, the precursor pt, the AR setting, the initial value of the number of navigations at the start of AR, The table to be referred to in each lottery and the correspondence relationship between the accumulated pt and the zone are different. Here, since the number of laps is 1, the probability that mode A is selected is 80%, and the probability that mode B and mode C are selected is 10%, respectively. Note that the mode lottery probability may be varied for each setting such that the higher the setting, the higher the transition rate to mode C is set. Further, the mode that is most easily set may be changed for each setting.

  In step S1015, the value of the ceiling pt is set with reference to the table in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the pt acquired in one round reaches the ceiling pt, the sign effect for the ceiling is executed (one round is completed). About this ceiling pt, the structure set for every round is employ | adopted. For example, when mode A is set, the probability that the ceiling pt is selected in the range of 201 to 300, 401 to 500, 601 to 700, and 801 to 900 is 20%. For example, when mode B is set, the probability that the ceiling pt is selected in a range of 101 to 200, 301 to 400, 501 to 600, and 701 to 800 is 20%. The ceiling pt is selected by further lottery in any one of these numerical ranges. However, the lottery probability at this time may be equal within the numerical range, or a specific value within the numerical range. A bias may be provided so that a range or a specific value can be easily (or hardly) selected.

  In step S1021, a game start state B-related process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1031. Details of the state B transition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1031, preparation for transmitting the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is made, and this game start state process is terminated. The internal winning command includes information regarding the condition device number of the internal winning combination, state B, bonus, AR (for example, state B flag, AR preparation flag, AR flag, standby flag, remaining bell navigation count, additional remaining bell navigation) Information such as the number of times, the number of games remaining in standby, the total number of acquired pt, the ceiling pt, the mode type, the presence / absence of the pt double mode), the presence / absence of instruction information, and the contents thereof.

  Next, the game start state B-related process (step S1021) in the game start state process of FIG. 22 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the game start state B-related processing (step S1021) in FIG.

  First, in step S1101, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1103, a process when a game starts in the bonus state (start process during bonus) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the game state is an AR state (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1107, a process for starting a game in the AR state (starting process during AR) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1109, a process when the game starts in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state (normal start process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1111, the instruction information setting process is executed, and the game start state B related process is terminated. This instruction information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the normal start process (step S1109) in the game start state B-related process of FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the normal start process (step S1109) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1221, it is determined whether or not the standby flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1231, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1223.

  In step S1223, it is determined whether or not the value of cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1225; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1241.

  In step S1225, a lottery (AR lottery) for determining whether or not to set an AR is executed. In the AR lottery, the table of FIG. 17A is used. For example, when mode A is set, the AR lottery is won with a probability of 20%, and when mode B is set, the AR lottery is won with a probability of 30%, and mode C is set. If there is, it will win the AR lottery with a probability of 40%. As for the determination of whether or not to set the AR, for example, if the number of laps is 10 in the setting 1, the AR lottery is surely won, and the setting 6 is that the AR lottery is surely 11 in the number of laps. For example, the AR may be reliably won at a specific number of laps for each setting. In addition, it is not restricted to the timing of AR lottery of this embodiment, For example, AR lottery is performed before setting ceiling pt, and the result of AR lottery is already determined at the time of setting ceiling pt. It is good also as a structure.

  In step S1227, the standby flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1229.

  In step S1229, the number of remaining standby games is set by lottery, and the process proceeds to step S1241.

  In step S1231, the waiting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1241. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1241, it is determined whether or not the AR preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the normal start process is terminated. If not, the process proceeds to step S1242.

  In step S1242, an AT direct hit lottery is executed. When this lottery is won, the AR preparation flag is set to ON. If the AR preparation flag is set to ON in this process, AR is started without executing the ceiling warning effect.

  In step S1243, pt lottery and pt2 times mode lottery are executed. In the pt lottery, the lottery type associated with the internal winning combination (see the lottery type columns in FIGS. 8 and 9) and the table of FIG. 15A are used. For example, in the condition device corresponding to the lottery type A (for example, condition device number 1), 20 pt is obtained with a probability of 70%, 30 pt with a probability of 20%, 50 pt with a probability of 9%, and 100 pt with a probability of 1%. To do. On the other hand, even if the condition device is not won (disconnected), 1pt is obtained with a probability of 90% and 3pt with a probability of 10%. These probabilities and values are merely examples, and arbitrary values can be adopted. For example, without performing the pt lottery of each game as in this embodiment, 5 pt is acquired for each game in a certain numerical range (for example, 100 to 150 pt), and 3 pt is acquired for another range (for example, 250 to 300 pt). It may be configured such that.

  In the pt2 mode lottery, the lottery type associated with the internal winning combination (see the lottery type columns in FIGS. 8 and 9) and the table of FIG. 15B are used. In the table of FIG. 15B, a table with a high winning rate (high probability) and a table with a low winning rate (low probability) are provided. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, zones that have different advantages and disadvantages are associated with the cumulative acquisition pt and the modes. FIG. 16 shows a correspondence relationship between the accumulated acquisition pt and the mode depending on whether the zone is in or out of the zone. In the present embodiment, the high probability table in FIG. 15B is selected when outside the zone, and the low probability table in FIG. 15B is referenced when inside the zone. For example, in the condition device (for example, condition device number 1) corresponding to the lottery type A, the pt double mode is set with a probability of 100% regardless of which table of high probability and low probability is selected. These probabilities and values are merely examples, and arbitrary values can be adopted.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is determined whether to use a high probability table or a low probability table depending on whether the zone is inside or outside the zone. It is good also as a structure, and it is good also as a structure which determines the table used by the lottery based on a condition apparatus, or the lottery for every game. Furthermore, a table is used according to the total number of acquired pt, the number of games that have elapsed in state B (for example, 100 games have elapsed since transitioning to state B), and the number of games since the end of bonus (for example, within 50 games from the end of bonus). It is good also as a structure which decides or makes any table easy to select (or it is hard to select). Further, in the present embodiment, tables with high probability and low probability are provided, but a configuration in which a plurality of tables with different winning probabilities are provided as described above, or a configuration in which one table is provided may be employed.

  In step S1245, it is determined whether the pt2 times mode is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1247. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1251.

  In step S1247, pt acquired in step S1243 is doubled, and the process proceeds to step S1249.

  In step S1249, a lottery for determining whether or not to end the pt double mode is executed. If the lottery is won, the double mode is canceled. In addition, when the cumulative acquisition pt is out of the zone, the lottery may be difficult to win. Further, the lottery may not be executed for several games after the pt2 times mode is set, or the lottery may not be won to guarantee the period of the pt2 times mode.

  In step S1251, the pt acquired in step S1243 (the pt that has been doubled when step S1247 is executed) is added to the accumulated acquisition pt, and the normal start process ends.

  Next, details of the waiting process (step S1231) in the normal start process of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the waiting process (step S1231) in FIG.

  First, in step S1301 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games in standby is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1331.

  In step S1303, the value of accumulated acquisition pt is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the value of ceiling pt, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the standby flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether or not the AR lottery (step S1225 in FIG. 24) is won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1313. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1313, the AR extra level is set by lottery (AR extra level lottery). In the present embodiment, a level (addition level) is provided for the addition in the AR, and a configuration is adopted in which the easiness of addition is different according to the addition level. In the present embodiment, an extra level 1 and an extra level 2 are provided, and among these, the extra level 2 is more easily added. The AR extra level lottery is a lottery for determining the extra level, and the table of FIG. 17B is used. In the table of FIG. 17 (b), a lottery probability of an extra level is defined with respect to the cumulative acquisition pt. Note that the cumulative acquisition pt referred to here corresponds to the remainder excluding the ceiling pt necessary for the AR lottery (step S1303). Therefore, in the following description, the cumulative acquisition pt at this time is referred to as surplus pt. There is. In FIG. 17B, if the surplus pt is in the range of 0 to 20, an extra level 1 is set with a probability of 99%, and an extra level 2 is set with a probability of 1%. The table of FIG. 17B is configured such that the higher the surplus pt is, the easier it is to set the extra level 2. A configuration may be adopted in which once the extra level is set, the extra level is changed by lottery, and the extra level is not changed until the end of the advantageous section (eg, state B, bonus, AR). It may be adopted. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which the extra level is set using the surplus pt. For example, the cumulative acquisition pt when the AR lottery is won (or the cumulative acquisition pt necessary for executing the AR lottery) The minimum value (= ceiling pt) is in the zone or outside the zone (see FIG. 16). For example, the level 2 is more easily set outside the zone than in the zone. As described above, an additional level may be set based on information inside and outside the zone.

  In step S1315, an initial value is set for the remaining bell navigation count. In the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 17C is used for setting the initial value. In order to refer to the table of FIG. 17C, information on which of the three types of modes is set and the cumulative acquisition pt (or AR lottery when the AR lottery is won) are necessary. The minimum accumulated value pt (= ceiling pt)) and information on whether the accumulated pt when winning the AR direct hit lottery was in the zone or outside the zone (see FIG. 16) are referred to. For example, in the case of mode A and in the zone, 10 is set as the initial value of the remaining bell navigation frequency with a probability of 80%. In the table of FIG. 17C, the initial value of the remaining bell navigation number is set more in the outside of the zone than in the zone.

  In step S1317, the AR preparation flag is set to ON, and this standby process is terminated.

  In step S1321, 1 is added to the number of laps, and the flow proceeds to step S1323.

  In step S1323, any one of mode A, mode B, and mode C is set with reference to the table of FIG. 14A, and the process proceeds to step S1325.

  In step S1325, the value of ceiling pt is newly set with reference to the table of FIG. 14B, and this standby process is terminated.

  In step S1331, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of remaining games in standby, and this standby process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the AR start process (step S1107) in the game start state B-related process of FIG. 23 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the AR start process (step S1107) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not an internal winning is applied to the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31), which is either RT1 or RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1403, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of remaining bell navigations, and the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, the number of remaining bell navigations is added and a lottery is executed. In this lottery, the lottery type associated with the internal winning combination (see the lottery type columns in FIGS. 8 and 9) and the tables of FIGS. 18A and 18B are used. Among these tables, the table shown in FIG. 18A is a table used in the case of the extra level 1, and the table shown in FIG. 18B is a table used in the case of the extra level 2. For example, if the condition device corresponding to the lottery type A (for example, the condition device number 1) is internally won, the number of remaining bell navigations is added with a probability of 100% in both the addition level 1 and the addition level 2. The breakdown is as follows: 80% probability 5, 10% probability 10, 10% probability 20, 20, 3% probability 30, 1.5% probability 50, 0.5% probability 100 It has become. Further, when internal winning is performed for the condition devices corresponding to the lottery type D and the lottery type E, the extra level 2 is set to have a higher probability that the number of remaining bell navigations will be added than the extra level 1. In the condition device corresponding to the lottery type G (for example, the condition device number 17), the remaining bell navigation count is not added (probability 0%). However, this probability and value are merely examples, and an arbitrary value is set. Can be adopted. Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the number of remaining bell navigations is added to all the condition devices, but depending on the condition device, the lottery may not be executed.

  In step S1407, when the lottery in step S1405 is won, the remaining number of times of bell navigation is added, and the start process during AR ends.

  Next, details of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in the game start state B-related process of FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in FIG.

  First, in step S1501, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the AR preparation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1503; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether the promotion replay (condition device numbers 19 to 21) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1505. If not, the instruction information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1505, the correct repressing order of promotion replay (promotion replay navigation) is set in the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1511, it is determined whether the AR state (AR flag is on) or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1513. If not, the instruction information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1513, it is determined whether the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1515; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1521.

  In step S1515, it is determined whether RT is RT1 or RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1517; otherwise, the instruction information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1517, the correct push order (bell navigation) of the push order bell is set in the instruction information, and this instruction information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1521, it is determined whether or not the promotion replay (condition device numbers 19 to 21) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1523; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1531.

  In step S1523, the correct repressing order of the promotion replay (promotion replay navigation) is set in the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1531, it is determined whether or not the fall replay (condition device numbers 22 to 24) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1533. If not, the instruction information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1533, the correct push order of the fall replay (fall fall replay avoidance navigation) is set in the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process is terminated.

  Next, details of the game state update process (step S121) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the gaming state update process (step S121) in FIG.

  First, in step S1601, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (RT4 or RT6) when the start lever 135 is operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1607; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1603.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1605, various processes during the bonus operation are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1609.

  In step S1609, various processes at the end of the bonus are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1611, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1613. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S1613, the state B update process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1615, it is determined whether or not the number of state B continuable games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1617; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1617, the state B flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1621, the instruction information is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S1623.

  In step S1623, preparation for transmission of a gaming state update command is performed. This command includes information related to RT, status B, bonus, and information related to AR (for example, AR preparation flag, AR flag, and remaining bell navigation count).

  Next, details of the state B update process (step S1613) in the game state update process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1613) in FIG.

  First, in step S1701, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1703. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1705.

  In step S1703, a process when the game ends in the bonus state (in-bonus update process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the game state is an AR state (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1707, a process when the game ends in the AR state (AR update process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1709, a process (normal update process) when the game ends in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1711, the state B end determination process is executed, and the state B update process ends. This state B end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the AR update process (step S1707) in the state B update process of FIG. 29A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the AR update process (step S1707) in FIG.

  First, in step S1721, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining bell navigation count is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the AR update process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1723.

  In step S1723, the game state is set to normal (AR flag is off), and the process proceeds to step S1725.

  In step S1725, the state B end flag is set to ON, and this AR update process is ended.

  Next, details of the normal update process (step S1709) in the state B update process of FIG. 29A will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the normal update process (step S1709) in FIG.

  First, in step S1731, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the AR preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1733, and if not, the normal update process is terminated.

  In step S1733, it is determined whether or not the process has shifted from RT1 to RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1735; otherwise, the normal update process is terminated.

  In step S1735, the game state is set to AR (AR flag is on), and the process proceeds to step S1737.

  In step S1737, the AR preparation flag is set to OFF, and this AR update process is terminated.

  Next, details of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in the state B update process of FIG. 29A will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1801, MY counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1803. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the number of state B continuable games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1805. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1805, it is determined whether the state B end flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1809; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1807.

  In step S1807, 1 is subtracted from the number of games in which the state B can be continued, and the state B end determination process ends.

  In step S1809, flags and variables related to state B are initialized. By this process, the transition from the state B to the state A is performed. In this process, the state B flag, the AR preparation flag, the AR flag, and the state B end flag are set to OFF. In addition, the number of games that can be continued in state B, the remaining number of bell navigations, the value of the MY counter, the cumulative total pt, and the ceiling pt are each initialized to zero.

  Next, the details of the MY counter update process (step S1801) in the state B end determination process of FIG. 30A will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the MY counter update process (step S1801) in FIG.

  First, in step S1811, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding winning combination is a re-playing combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1821, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S1813, the number of payouts in the immediately preceding game is added from the value of the MY counter and updated as the value of the MY counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1815.

  In step S1815, a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted in the previous game from the value of the MY counter is updated as the value of the MY counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1817, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is negative. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1819; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1821.

  In step S1819, the value of the MY counter is set to 0, and the flow proceeds to step S1821.

  In step S1821, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is greater than 2400. If this condition is satisfied, the MY counter update process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1823.

  In step S1823, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and this MY counter update process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, bet command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. 1st to 3rd depressing command accompanying the reels 110 to 112, 1st to 3rd stopping command accompanying the stop of the reels 110 to 112, winning command, payout number command and payout completion command accompanying the medal payout process, game state update command), bit 0 -10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) .

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

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

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If a low-voltage signal is received (when power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. If a low-voltage signal is not received (when power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219. move on.

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

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

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 32B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 32C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

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

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

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

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed. Details of this command processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S315, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S309. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S309, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S317, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309 is performed. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 32A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, the device data is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, the production random number is updated, and the like.

  Next, details of the command process (step S307) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 32A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the command processing (step S307) in FIG.

  First, in step S341 executed first, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S343, and if not, the command process is terminated.

  In step S343, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed. Of these processes, the process when the internal winning command is received will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the processing when the game state update command is received will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the internal winning command process (step S343) when an internal winning command is received in the command process of FIG. 32D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A is a flowchart of the internal winning command process (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, the condition device number of the winning combination is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, information related to state B is acquired from the information included in the internal winning command, and the flow proceeds to step S3005. In this embodiment, the management information of the bell navigation and the information related to the acquisition of the AR are handled as the information related to the state B. However, it is not necessary to handle the information related to the state B, and the configuration may be acquired as appropriate. . Further, the information to be acquired may include information on the difference number in AR (pure increase number, acquired number−used number) and MY counter information.

  In step S3005, the presence / absence of instruction information is determined from information included in the internal winning command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, effect data for executing operation navigation is set based on the condition device number and the instruction information.

  In step S3009, a process for setting an effect according to the game state (effect setting process for each state) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3011. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3011, in addition to the processing described above, processing upon reception of the internal winning command is executed, and this processing ends.

  Next, the details of the gaming state update command processing (step S343) when a gaming state update command is received in the command processing of FIG. 32D will be described using FIG. FIG. 33B is a flowchart of the gaming state update command process (step S343) when the gaming state update command is received in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 to be executed first, information about RT and state B is acquired from information included in the game state update command, and the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3103, the information acquired in step S3101 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not AR starts from the next game (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105, the corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set so that the effect corresponding to AR is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

  In step S3107, in addition to the processing described above, processing upon reception of a gaming state update command (including processing for setting a bonus state effect and a default effect) is executed, and this gaming state update command processing is terminated. To do.

  Next, details of the effect setting process (step S3009) for each state in the internal winning command process of FIG. 33A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect setting process (step S3009) for each state in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, a process for appropriately setting an effect in the bonus state (in-bonus effect setting process) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state ends.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the game state is an AR state (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3207, a process of appropriately setting an effect in the AR state (an effect setting process during AR) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S3209, a process for appropriately setting an effect in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state (ordinary effect setting process) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the normal effect setting process (step S3209) in the effect setting process for each state of FIG. 34 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the normal medium effect setting process (step S3209) in FIG.

  First, in step S3301 to be executed first, it is determined whether the ceiling pt has been set (first step S3301 after setting the ceiling pt) or whether the sign pt has not been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3303, a sign pt is set by lottery. This precursor pt is used for determining whether or not to execute a pre-announcement effect that will be described later. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, the range of values that can be obtained by the cumulative acquisition pt is divided into several ranges, and the number that can set the precursor pt is set for these ranges and modes. Has been. For example, in the case of mode A, 2 to 3 precursors pt are set in the range of 0 to 200, and each of the range of 201 to 400, the range of 401 to 600, the range of 601 to 800, and the range of 801 to 999, respectively. 1 to 3 precursors pt are set in the range of. Although illustration is omitted, the winning probability in the zone of the sign pt is set higher than that in the outside of the zone, so that the sign pt is easily set in the zone. In addition, the sign pt may set an upper limit or a lower limit to the number of times set within the range so as not to get stuck in the zone.

  In addition, since the first sub-control unit 400 does not hold the precursor pt when the power is interrupted, the precursor pt is cleared when the power is restored. In this case, there is a possibility that the setting change is estimated from this behavior because the sign effect during the circulation is not executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when there is no sign pt, the structure which newly sets this is employ | adopted. In setting the sign pt, the cumulative acquisition pt of the main control unit 300 may not be used as a reference, and it may be reset to 0 pt when the condition device (other than the loss) is elected first when the power is turned on or after double powering.

  In step S3311, it is determined whether the cumulative acquisition pt has reached (or exceeded) the precursor pt. More specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a precursor pt that is larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before the update and equal to or less than the cumulative acquisition pt after the update (current). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3313, it is determined whether the sign effect for ceiling has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3321, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S 3315, a lottery for a wraparound sign effect is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 19B is used, and any one of the circulating indication effects A to D (set No. 001 to 004) is selected. Circumference precursor effects A to D include contents common to any of the ceiling precursor effects E to H, and there are many common parts in the order of A, B, C, and D. Including a common part includes a case where the mutual effects have the same content in some sections, a case where some of the effects are common in a certain section, and the like. The effect is not limited to any of sound, lamp, and image, and may be any kind of effect. In addition, for example, a configuration may be provided in which the lap-around sign effect A and the lap-around sign effect D expected by the player from this effect are provided. In Step S3311, if there are a plurality of precursors pt that are larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before the update and are less than or equal to the cumulative acquisition pt after the update (current), the circulating indications A and B are not selected, One of the circulating indications C and D (set Nos. 003 and 004) is selected.

  In step S3317, the circulating indication effect selected in step S3315 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3321, it is determined whether the accumulated acquisition pt has reached (or exceeded) the ceiling pt. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the ceiling pt is larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before update and equal to or less than the cumulative acquisition pt after update (current). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3323; otherwise, the normal medium effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S3323, it is determined whether or not the circulating indication effect has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3325; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3327.

  In step S3325, the set circulating indication effect is discarded, and the process proceeds to step S3327. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the configuration may be a configuration in which the setting of the circulating warning sign effect is overwritten with the setting of the warning sign effect for the ceiling, or any configuration in which the warning sign effect for the ceiling is executed instead of the warning sign indication during the cycling .

  In step S3327, a lottery for a ceiling sign effect is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 19B is used, and any one of the ceiling sign effects E to H (set No. 005 to 008) is selected. In addition, the confrontation effects are not included in the circulating sign effects A to D, but the confrontation effects are included in the ceiling sign effects E to H. This confrontation effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the AR is started by showing victory or defeat between the hero character and another character. In addition, this confrontation effect is an example and the aspect is not limited about the effect which suggests whether AR is started. Further, the expectation level of the ceiling sign effect is higher in the order of E, F, G, and H. In particular, the ceiling sign effect H is selected only when the AR winning is confirmed.

  In step S3329, the ceiling sign effect selected in step S3327 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3331. Here, the sign effect for the ceiling is set as an effect having a length according to the number of remaining standby games in the main control unit 300.

  In step S3331, effects other than those described above are set as appropriate, and this normal effect setting process ends. Although not adopted here, in order to expect the AR to start, a process of displaying the accumulated acquisition pt may be performed. Also, in this case, when a pt greater than the minimum pt that can be obtained by the condition device in the game is acquired, the low value is displayed once, and then the original value is displayed. You may do it.

  Next, the details of the effect setting process during AR (step S3207) in the effect setting process for each state of FIG. 34 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect setting process during AR (step S3207) in FIG. It should be noted that the AR effect setting process in FIG. 37 described later is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3401, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the additional number of remaining bell navigations (step S1405 in FIG. 26) has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3411.

  In step S3403, a lottery for an extra effect is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 20A is used, and any one of these effects is determined. Depending on the type of production, there is a notification that includes the number of additional times of the remaining bell navigation (set Nos. 001 to 004 and 008 to 010 in FIG. 20A). There are two types of notifications, weak notifications and strong notifications, and one of these notifications is set according to the table of FIG. For example, when the number of additions is 3, weak notification is set with a probability of 100%, when the number of additions is 20, weak notification is set with a probability of 50%, and strong notification is set with a probability of the remaining 50%. Note that these probabilities and values are examples, and arbitrary values can be adopted. Also, the types of notifications may be two or more, and are not limited to two.

  In step S3405, a process of correcting the number of games for the extra effect (addition effect G number correcting process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3407. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (c).

  In step S3407, the effect data determined in step S3403 is set (addition effect setting), and the process proceeds to step S3411. However, if the number of effects games is corrected in step S3405, a part of the effects determined in step S3403 is cut (not set) in accordance with the number of games. In this case, a shortened effect is executed.

  In step S3411, it is determined whether or not the instruction information is the correct push order (bell navigation) of the push order bell. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3413, effect data for subtracting the number of remaining bell navigations displayed is set, and the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3415, effects other than those described above are set as appropriate, and the AR effect setting process is terminated.

  Next, details of the added effect G number correction process (step S3405) in the effect setting process during AR in FIG. 36A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the added effect G number correction process (step S3405) in FIG. The added effect G number correction process in FIG. 36C described later is an example of a process different from the present process.

  First, in step S3421 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of games of the effect drawn in step S3403 is greater than the number of remaining bell navigations displayed (the number of remaining bell navigations displayed to the player). Is done. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3423. If not, the additional effect G number correction process is terminated.

  In step S3423, the number of games of the effect drawn in step S3403 is corrected to the number of remaining bell navigations being displayed. By this process, the number of effects games to be executed is shortened. After this processing, this additional effect G number correction processing is terminated.

  Next, details of the added effect G number correction process (step S3405) in the effect setting process during AR in FIG. 36A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the added effect G number correction process (step S3405) in FIG. The above-described added effect G number correction process in FIG. 36B is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3431, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of games of the lottery drawn in step S3403 is greater than the number of remaining bell navigations displayed (the number of remaining bell navigations displayed to the player). Is done. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3433; otherwise, the additional effect G number correction process is terminated.

  In step S3433, in order to shorten the effect drawn in step S3403, a lottery (shortened G number lottery) for determining the number of shortened games is executed. In this lottery, the value of the number of games with the upper limit of the number of remaining bell navigations being displayed is determined, and the process proceeds to step S3435.

  In step S3435, the number of games of the effect drawn in step S3403 is corrected to the number of games (the number of shortened lottery results G) determined in step S3433. By this process, the number of effects games to be executed is shortened. After this processing, this additional effect G number correction processing is terminated.

  Next, the details of the effect setting process during AR (step S3207) in the effect setting process for each state in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect setting process during AR (step S3207) in FIG. Note that the AR effect setting process in FIG. 36A described above is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3501 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not the additional number of remaining bell navigations (step S1405 in FIG. 26) has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3503, an extra effect lottery is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 20A is used, and any one of these effects is determined. Depending on the type of production, there is a notification that includes the number of additional times of the remaining bell navigation (set Nos. 001 to 004 and 008 to 010 in FIG. 20A). There are two types of notifications, weak notifications and strong notifications, and one of these notifications is set according to the table of FIG. For example, when the number of additions is 3, weak notification is set with a probability of 100%, when the number of additions is 20, weak notification is set with a probability of 50%, and strong notification is set with a probability of the remaining 50%. Note that these probabilities and values are examples, and arbitrary values can be adopted. Also, the types of notifications are not limited to two.

  In step S3507, the effect data determined in step S3503 is set (additional effect setting), and the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S <b> 3511, it is determined whether or not the instruction information is the correct push order (bell navigation) of the push order bell. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3513. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3515.

  In step S3513, effect data for subtracting the displayed number of remaining bell navigations is set, and the process proceeds to step S3515.

  In step S3515, it is determined whether or not an extra effect is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3517; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3521.

  In step S3517, it is determined whether the remaining bell navigation count is 1. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3519; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3521.

  In step S3519, the setting is changed so that the notice effect portion of the set extra effect is executed in the game, and the process proceeds to step S3521. In addition, parts other than the notice effect are canceled.

  In step S3521, effects other than those described above are set as appropriate, and this AR effect setting process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 38B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 38C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 38D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 38A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S411, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

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

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 38A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, the image control process in step S411 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 518. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis, image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), image overlay and transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S431. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

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

≪Operation explanation≫
Hereinafter, the features of the above-described slot machine 100 will be described using operation examples. In the following figures, in the item “number of games”, the period from the start operation of the game (operation of the start lever 135) to the start operation of the next game is shown as one game period.

[From the initial state until state B is set]
Hereinafter, the flow from the initial state of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment to the start of AR will be described. Here, the state at RT0 and in state A is set as the initial state.

  In the state A, a lottery for shifting to the state B is executed at the start of each game (step S1003 in FIG. 22). If this lottery is won, various settings of the number of games that can be continued in state B, the MY counter, the number of laps, the mode, and the ceiling pt are executed (the route of Yes in step S1005 in FIG. 22). Further, at the end of the game in which these settings are made, the state B flag is set to ON, and the state B is set from the next game (step S1617 in FIG. 28).

[Until AR starts in state B]
In the state B, pt may be acquired based on the condition device that is internally won in each game (step S1243 in FIG. 24, FIG. 15A), and the acquired pt is added to the cumulative acquisition pt. (Step S1251 in FIG. 24). At this time, if the pt double mode is set by lottery, the acquired pt is doubled and added to the cumulative acquired pt (step S1243 in FIG. 24, FIG. 15B).

  When the accumulated pt is updated and the value becomes equal to or larger than the ceiling pt, the AR lottery is executed, the standby flag is set to on, and the number of remaining games is set (Yes route in step S1223 in FIG. 24). ). The number of remaining standby games is decremented by 1 for each game (step S1331 in FIG. 25). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 sets a ceiling sign effect that is an effect having a length corresponding to the number of remaining games in standby (step S3329 in FIG. 35). This ceiling effect includes a confrontation effect that suggests whether or not AR will be started. The suggestion of the confrontation effect is a game in which the number of remaining games in standby is 0 (the number of remaining games in standby is subtracted). To be executed in the last game). In the following description, a period from a game in which the standby flag is set to ON until a game immediately before the game in which the standby flag is set to OFF is referred to as a standby period.

  When the number of remaining standby games becomes 0, the surplus exceeding the ceiling pt is stored in the accumulated acquisition pt, and the standby flag is set to OFF (Yes route in step S1301 in FIG. 25). At this time, if the above-mentioned AR lottery is not won, 1 is added to the number of laps, the mode and ceiling pt are newly set (No route in step S1311 in FIG. 25), and the above-described flow is repeated. It is. On the other hand, if the above-mentioned AR lottery is won, the initial value of the AR extra level and the remaining number of bell navigations are set, and the AR preparation flag is set to ON (Yes route in step S1311 in FIG. 25). In the present embodiment, the AR preparation flag may be set to ON by the AR direct hitting lottery separately from the AR lottery according to the cumulative acquisition pt (step S1242 in FIG. 24).

  When the AR preparation flag is set to ON and then the process shifts from RT1 to RT2, the game state is set to AR (AR flag is ON), and AR starts (step S1735 in FIG. 29C). In the state where the AR preparation flag is on, the operation condition is notified so as to shift from RT1 to RT2 (step S1505 in FIG. 27).

  Note that even in a game in which the standby flag is set to ON, pt is acquired based on the condition device that is won internally in each game. That is, the cumulative acquisition pt can be increased even if it exceeds the ceiling pt. When the AR lottery is won, the extra level becomes more advantageous according to the surplus of the cumulative acquisition pt exceeding the ceiling pt. In addition, when the AR lottery is not won, the surplus of the cumulative acquisition pt exceeding the ceiling pt is carried over to the next lap.

[Regarding the signs of laps]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a ceiling sign effect is executed at the start of AR. However, depending on the value of the ceiling pt, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may decline if the period until the ceiling sign production is executed becomes longer. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game is enhanced by executing the orbital precursor effect having the same configuration as the ceiling precursor effect. In the following, this wraparound sign effect will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the mode, ceiling pt, and precursor pt for each number of laps.

  In FIG. 39, the number of laps from 1 to 4 and the respective modes are shown. The ceiling pt is set every time the number of laps is set. At this time, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to set the precursor pt when the ceiling pt is set (FIG. 35). Step S3303). FIG. 39 shows that a precursor pt is set for each number of laps. Note that the sign pt is configured to be set more in the zone (see FIG. 16). In addition, the ceiling pt is easily set in this zone (FIG. 14B).

  When the accumulated gain pt is updated and the value becomes equal to or greater than the sign pt, the circulating sign effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). This circulatory sign effect differs from the ceiling sign effect in that there is no confrontation effect, but is an effect that includes content common to other parts. With this configuration, it is possible to expect the sign effect for the ceiling to be executed and the start of the confrontation effect and AR, and the fun of the game can be improved. Note that the ceiling sign production has a higher priority than the orbiting sign effect, and when the ceiling sign effect is executed during the orbiting sign effect, the orbiting sign effect is discarded (see FIG. 35). In step S3325), when the sign effect for the ceiling is executed, the configuration in which the sign effect during the circulation is not executed (Yes route in step S3313 in FIG. 35) is adopted.

[Until AR ends]
In the present embodiment, the AR period is managed by the number of remaining bell navigations. When the condition device that is won internally in either RT1 or RT2 is the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31), the number of remaining bell navigations is decremented by 1 and bell navigation is displayed (steps S1403 and 27 in FIG. 26). Step S1517, Step S3007 in FIG. 33, Step S3413 in FIG. 36A, Step S3513 in FIG. Note that the remaining bell navigation frequency may be added by lottery (step S1407 in FIG. 26). If there is an extra, an extra effect is executed (step S3407 in FIG. 36A, step S3507 in FIG. 37).

  When the remaining number of times of navigating becomes 0, the game state is set to normal (AR flag is off) and the AR is finished (step S1723 in FIG. 29B). Further, the parameter of the state B is initialized and the state A is set (step S1725 in FIG. 29B, step S1809 in FIG. 30A). Unlike the present embodiment, when the number of remaining bell navigations reaches zero, the AR is terminated and a new ceiling pt and a precursor pt are set and the state B is continued (a new lap is started). May be adopted.

  In addition, the number of games after the state B is set increases by adding the number of remaining bell navigations. However, the number of games that can be continued is provided in the state B (step S1007 in FIG. 22), and the state A is set when the number of games after the state B is set reaches the number of games that can be continued. (No route in step S1803 in FIG. 30A). At this time, all values related to AR are also initialized (AR ends), so AR ends even if the remaining number of times of bell navigation is not zero.

  In addition, in order to prevent the total increase in the number of net increases obtained by subtracting the number of input from the number of payouts from increasing too much in a short period of time, an upper limit (for example, 2400) is provided for the net increase in number of medals in state B. It has been. Specifically, a variable (MY counter, initial value 0) for storing the number of medals for net increase is provided, and the net increase number for each game is calculated from the difference between the number of used medals and the number of payouts, and added to the MY counter ( Step S1813 and step S1815 in FIG. Here, when the number of net increase is negative, the value of the MY counter decreases, but when the value of the MY counter changes to negative at this time, the value of the MY counter is set to 0 (initialization) (FIG. 30 ( b) Step S1819). Then, when the value of the MY counter reaches an upper limit (for example, 2400), the state B ends and the state A is set (step S1823 in FIG. 30B). At this time, as in the case where the number of state B continuable games becomes zero, all the values related to AR are initialized (AR is terminated), so AR is terminated even if the remaining number of times of bell navigation is not zero.

[Operation example (1)]
FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. Further, it is assumed that mode A is set in this lap and 220 pt is set as the ceiling pt. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 40 shows that the accumulated pt is 190 pt (30 pt remaining until the ceiling pt) at the end of the first game. In the effect image display device 157, the accumulated pt value is displayed in the lower left box of the screen, and the pt value acquired in the game is displayed on the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example). ). The ceiling pt is not displayed.

  Then, in the second game that follows, the strong cherry is won internally and 50 pt is acquired, and the cumulative acquisition pt is 240 pt, which indicates that the ceiling pt has been exceeded. At this time, the AR lottery is executed. Here, it is assumed that the lottery is won. In addition, a standby period (from a game in which the standby flag is set to ON to a game immediately before a game in which the standby flag is set to OFF) is set up to the eighth game, and a ceiling sign effect is set in accordance with this period. G is shown to be executed. Note that this ceiling sign effect G is not an effect of AR winning confirmation, but is an effect with high expectation. In the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is being executed as the ceiling sign effect G (numbers 2 and 3 in the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the 2nd game to the 8th game, the accumulated acquisition pt is added by lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination as when the accumulated acquisition pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the 8th game, which is the last game in the waiting period, it is suggested that at the end of the game (after all reels stopped), it was won in the AR lottery by the confrontation effect (number 4 in the upper display example, hero character) Victory).

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated pt and the surplus pt is displayed (number 5 in the upper display example), and the standby flag is set to OFF (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, an extra level lottery is executed using the surplus pt (No. 6 in the upper display example, step S1313 in FIG. 25). Subsequently, the number of remaining bell navigations (20 in this case) is set, and the AR preparation flag is set to ON (step S1315, step S1317, AR preparation period in FIG. 25). Are not added (Yes route in step S1241 in FIG. 24).

  In the tenth game, a prize is awarded for the promotion replay, the game proceeds from RT1 to RT2, and AR is started (number 7 in the upper display example). In this example, the lottery result of the extra level is notified when the AR has started, but for example, the lottery result may be notified immediately. In addition, in initializing the internal cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt), it is only necessary to initialize by the end of AR, such as at the extra level lottery, at the start of AR, or at the end of AR.

  Note that the display timing when the cumulative acquisition pt is updated (addition / subtraction) may be matched with the update timing of the cumulative acquisition pt held by the main control unit 300 or may be different. In particular, it is possible to know the value of the ceiling pt of the circuit by grasping the value before subtracting the ceiling pt and the value after subtraction.

  The display of surplus pt is not limited to the display of numerical values. For example, icons with different sizes are displayed according to the amount of surplus pt, or auras with different colors are displayed. Alternatively, an image may be used.

[Operation example (2)]
FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. Further, it is assumed that mode A is set in this lap and 220 pt is set as the ceiling pt. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 41 shows that the cumulative acquisition pt is 190 pt (30 pt remaining to the ceiling pt) at the end of the first game. In the effect image display device 157, the accumulated pt value is displayed in the lower left box of the screen, and the pt value acquired in the game is displayed on the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example). ). The ceiling pt is not displayed.

  Then, in the second game that follows, the strong cherry is won internally and 50 pt is acquired, and the cumulative acquisition pt is 240 pt, which indicates that the ceiling pt has been exceeded. At this time, the AR lottery is executed. Here, it is assumed that the lottery is not won. In addition, a standby period (from a game in which the standby flag is set to ON to a game immediately before a game in which the standby flag is set to OFF) is set up to the eighth game, and a ceiling sign effect is set in accordance with this period. E is shown to be executed. In addition, this ceiling sign production E is a production with a low expectation of AR winning. In the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is being executed as the sign effect E for the ceiling (numbers 2 and 3 in the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the 2nd game to the 8th game, the accumulated acquisition pt is added by lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination as when the accumulated acquisition pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the 8th game which is the last game in the waiting period, it is suggested that the AR lottery was not won by the confrontation effect at the end of the game (after all reels stopped) (number 4 in the upper display example, hero) Character is defeated).

  In the ninth game thereafter, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated acquisition pt. In this example, a configuration is adopted in which subtraction on the display is performed in the game before the internal subtraction. Specifically, the ceiling pt value (−220) subtracted from the cumulative acquisition pt and the cumulative acquisition pt (37) after subtraction are displayed (number 5 in the upper display example). Note that the display of the ceiling pt to be subtracted may not be executed, and the cumulative acquisition pt after the ceiling pt subtraction may be displayed at the start of the next game.

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated acquisition pt, and the standby flag is set to OFF (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, 1 is added to the number of laps, and a new mode and ceiling pt are set (No route in step S1311 in FIG. 25). In this example, mode B is set and 120 is set as the ceiling pt. With this process, the next lap is started in a state where the accumulated pt that has exceeded the ceiling pt is carried over. In this example, the cumulative acquisition pt at the end of the ninth game is a value obtained by subtracting the ceiling pt (220) from the cumulative acquisition pt (257) of the previous game and further adding pt (3) acquired in the ninth game. (40) (No. 6 in the upper display example). Furthermore, it is shown that in the tenth game, 1 pt is acquired and the cumulative acquisition pt is 41 (number 7 in the upper display example).

[Operation example (3)]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. Further, it is assumed that mode A is set in this lap and 280 pt is set as the ceiling pt. It is also assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as the precursor pt. In addition, since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt. However, when the configuration of the present embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is set. Regardless, the precursor pt can be set by the same processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 42 shows that the cumulative acquisition pt is 80 pt at the end of the first game. In the effect image display device 157, the accumulated pt value is displayed in the lower left box of the screen, and the pt value acquired in the game is displayed on the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example). ). The sign pt and the ceiling pt are not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, it is shown that a strong cherry is won internally and 50 pt is obtained, and the cumulative pt is 130 pt, exceeding 120 pt which is one of the precursors pt. At this time, the circulating indication effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). In this example, the lap warning effect A is executed from the second game to the eighth game. This circulatory warning effect has the same configuration as the ceiling warning effect, and in this example, it is an effect by the same character as the ceiling warning effect of FIGS. 40 and 41 (the number in the upper display example). 2, 3). For this reason, in the state where the sign pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it is possible to make it appear as if the sign effect for the ceiling has been executed. In addition, the cumulative acquisition pt is added by a lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the sign effect during the lap.

  Unlike the ceiling sign effect, the confrontation effect is not executed for the circulating sign effect. In other words, the circulatory sign effect ends without suggesting whether or not the AR has been won (number 4 in the upper display example). Thereafter, the cumulative acquisition pt is continuously added according to the internal winning result, but unlike the case where the ceiling sign effect is executed, the subtraction of the cumulative acquisition pt is not executed (No. 5 in the upper display example).

[Operation example (4)]
FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. Further, it is assumed that mode A is set in this round and 450 pt is set as the ceiling pt. It is also assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as the precursor pt. In addition, since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt. However, when the configuration of the present embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is set. Regardless, the precursor pt can be set by the same processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 43 shows that the cumulative acquisition pt is 410 pt at the end of the first game. In the effect image display device 157, the accumulated pt value is displayed in the lower left box of the screen, and the pt value acquired in the game is displayed on the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example). ). The sign pt and the ceiling pt are not displayed.

  Then, in the second game that follows, a strong cherry is won internally and 30 pt is obtained, and the cumulative pt is 440 pt, which exceeds 430 pt, which is one of the precursors pt. At this time, the circulating indication effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). In this example, it is assumed that the circulating sign effect A is set from the second game to the eighth game. This circulatory warning effect has the same structure as the ceiling warning effect, and in this example, it is an effect by the same character as the ceiling warning effect in FIGS. 40 and 41 (the number in the upper display example). 2). For this reason, in the state where the sign pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it can be made as if the sign effect for the ceiling was executed.

  The accumulated acquisition pt is added by lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the pre-announcement effect during the lap. In this example, it is shown that the accumulated pt is 452 pt and exceeds the ceiling pt by 10 pt acquired by winning the watermelon internally in the fifth game. At this time, the AR lottery is executed. Here, it is assumed that the lottery is not won. In addition, a standby period (from a game in which the standby flag is set to ON until a game immediately before a game in which the standby flag is set to OFF) is set up to the eighth game. F is shown to be executed. In setting the ceiling sign effect F, the circulating sign effect is discarded (step S3325 in FIG. 35). This ceiling sign effect F is an effect with an intermediate degree of expectation for AR winning. In the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is executed as the sign effect F for the ceiling (number 3 in the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the 5th game to the 8th game, the accumulated acquisition pt is added by lottery according to the internal winning combination as when the accumulated acquisition pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the 8th game which is the last game in the waiting period, it is suggested that the AR lottery was not won by the confrontation effect at the end of the game (after all reels stopped) (No. 5 in the upper display example, the main character) Character is defeated). The confrontation effect here is an effect that starts from the previous game (number 4 in the upper display example).

  In the ninth game thereafter, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated acquisition pt. In this example, a configuration is adopted in which subtraction on the display is performed in the game before the internal subtraction. Specifically, the ceiling pt value (−450) subtracted from the accumulated acquisition pt and the accumulated acquisition pt (6) after subtraction are displayed (number 5 in the upper display example). Note that the display of the ceiling pt to be subtracted may not be executed, and the cumulative acquisition pt after the ceiling pt subtraction may be displayed at the start of the next game.

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated acquisition pt, and the standby flag is set to OFF (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, 1 is added to the number of laps, and a new mode and ceiling pt are set (No route in step S1311 in FIG. 25). In this example, mode B is set and 510 is set as the ceiling pt. With this process, the next lap is started in a state where the accumulated pt that has exceeded the ceiling pt is carried over. In this example, the cumulative acquisition pt at the end of the ninth game is a value obtained by subtracting the ceiling pt (450) from the cumulative acquisition pt (456) of the previous game and further adding pt (3) acquired in the ninth game. (9)

  In this operation example, the orbiting sign effect is discarded by the ceiling sign effect. For example, when the sign pt is close to the ceiling pt, the orbiting sign effect is displayed even if the sign pt exceeds the sign pt. It may not be set. In this case, unlike the operation example, it is possible not to discard the sign indication during the circulation.

[Operation example (5)]
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds a plurality of precursors pt by one update. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. Further, it is assumed that mode A is set in this round and 450 pt is set as the ceiling pt. It is also assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as the precursor pt. In addition, since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt. However, when the configuration of the present embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is set. Regardless, the precursor pt can be set by the same processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 44 shows that the cumulative acquisition pt is 110 pt at the end of the first game. In the effect image display device 157, the accumulated pt value is displayed in the lower left box of the screen, and the pt value acquired in the game is displayed on the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example). ). The sign pt and the ceiling pt are not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, the strong cherry was won internally and 50pt was won, and the pt2 double mode was won. As a result, 100pt was added to the total earned pt to 210pt, and two updates pt (120pt) , 210 pt) has been reached (exceeded). At this time, the orbital precursor effect D is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35), but the two precursors pt are exceeded in one update, so the orbit indicator effect D is executed from the second game to the eighth game. (See the remarks column in FIG. 19B). This circulatory warning effect has the same configuration as that of the ceiling warning effect, and in this example, it includes the same character effects as the ceiling warning effect of FIGS. 40 and 41 (upper table). Example numbers 2, 3). For this reason, in the state where the sign pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it is possible to make it appear as if the sign effect for the ceiling has been executed. In addition, the cumulative acquisition pt is added by a lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the sign effect during the lap. In this example, since the pt double mode is won, a princess character representing this is displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  Unlike the ceiling sign effect, the confrontation effect is not executed for the circulating sign effect. In other words, the circulatory sign effect ends without suggesting whether or not the AR has been won (number 4 in the upper display example). After that, the cumulative acquisition pt is continuously added according to the internal winning result, but the subtraction of the cumulative acquisition pt is not executed (No. 5 in the upper display example), unlike the case where the ceiling warning effect is executed.

  In the example of FIG. 44, the configuration has been described in which the two signs pt are exceeded in one update, and thus a more promising circulating sign effect is performed. However, as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which performs the several sign indication during a circumference according to the number of. In FIG. 45, an example is shown in which two of the circulating precursory effect A and the circulating precursory effect B are continuously executed at the same opportunity as in FIG. In the case of this configuration, the player may be able to predict the mode from the added amount of accumulated acquisition pt, the number of indications during the circulation, and the current accumulated acquisition pt.

[Features of this embodiment (1)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is a case where an opportunity to start AR can be obtained when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. The value of the ceiling pt is important information for determining, for example, how much later a game can be used to start an AR. In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed and the difference between the cumulative acquisition pt and the ceiling pt is displayed at the end of the standby period (ceiling precursor effect) after the ceiling pt is exceeded. Therefore, the value of the ceiling pt can be grasped indirectly, and the interest of the game can be improved. Unlike the present embodiment, when the difference between the cumulative total pt and the ceiling pt is not displayed, the value of the ceiling pt can be estimated to some extent, but an accurate value cannot be grasped. In the present embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the difference between the cumulative acquisition pt and the ceiling pt is displayed on the condition that the waiting period has elapsed since the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, thereby enjoying the game for a longer time. Adopted. However, these conditions are not particularly limited. For example, any structure may be used as long as the difference is displayed when the accumulated pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt without requiring such conditions. As an example, a configuration may be adopted in which the AR preparation state (AR preparation flag is on) or the next lap is executed without executing the ceiling warning effect. In addition, when the structure which performs the warning effect for ceilings like this embodiment is employ | adopted, since it can grasp | ascertain that the cumulative acquisition pt became more than the ceiling pt by this effect, it has the expectation which becomes an advantageous state. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the cumulative acquisition pt is continuously updated even after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. If the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt after the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt, it means that the game has been wasted after the ceiling pt or more, and the interest of the game has declined. There is a risk of doing. However, in the configuration of this embodiment, such a difference in behavior does not occur, and it is difficult to understand that the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. You can avoid it.

[Features of this embodiment (2)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is a case where an opportunity to start AR can be obtained when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. Furthermore, a configuration is employed in which a privilege that makes the added level more advantageous is obtained in accordance with the cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt) exceeding the ceiling pt (FIGS. 17B and 18). In the configuration without this privilege, after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, even if the cumulative acquisition pt further increases, there is a possibility that no special privilege is obtained and the interest of the game is reduced. However, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, even after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, it is possible to expect a privilege and make it difficult for the interest of the game to decline. Note that the type of privilege is not limited to the extra level, and for example, the number of remaining bell navigations may be set more. Other benefits may include adding an AR (AT) set number, adding an acquirable number, increasing the continuation probability of AR (AT), and making it easier to shift to an additional specialization zone.

  In the present embodiment, the surplus pt is used for the extra level lottery. However, the extra level lottery may be performed at the time of the AR lottery, and when the extra level 2 is won at the AR lottery, the surplus pt is calculated. It is good also as a structure of converting into the number of remaining bell navigations etc. Further, the privilege is not limited to a lottery based on the surplus pt, but may be a privilege that is associated with the surplus pt (not a lottery).

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the AR lottery is not won, the benefit by the surplus pt is not obtained, but when the AR lottery is not won, the privilege according to the surplus pt is obtained. You may make it perform, and you may make it perform the production | presentation which suggests that this privilege will be even given. Such benefits include, for example, that the next round mode is set to a more advantageous mode (for example, mode C), the pt double mode is set, and the ceiling pt is selected from a smaller value. It is done. Furthermore, a privilege corresponding to the surplus pt may be obtained in either case where the AR lottery is won or not. At this time, the surplus pt may be set to 0 in exchange for the benefit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the update of the accumulated acquisition pt is continued in a waiting period after the accumulated acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. In addition to this configuration, you may be able to obtain a privilege according to the surplus pt in a game where the accumulated pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, but by adopting the configuration of this embodiment, according to the surplus pt It can be expected that a more advantageous privilege can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when AR is started after the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, parameters related to this are initialized when the AR ends (step S1809 in FIG. 30A). ) Is adopted, the cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt) is also initialized. At this time, since there is a configuration in which a privilege is given according to the surplus pt, it is possible to prevent the surplus pt from being wasted and to prevent the interest of the game from declining. Note that the timing of initializing the cumulative acquisition pt is not limited to the end of the AR, but may be any time before the AR ends.

  In the above operation example, the configuration in which the ceiling pt is not displayed has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which the ceiling pt is displayed may be used. In this case, it is possible to expect a privilege due to reaching the ceiling pt until the cumulative acquisition pt reaches the ceiling pt, and after the cumulative acquisition pt reaches the ceiling pt, expecting a more advantageous privilege by increasing the surplus pt. Can do.

[Features of this embodiment (3)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is a case where an opportunity to start AR can be obtained when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. When an AR start opportunity is obtained, the cumulative acquisition pt is initialized at the end of this AR (step S1809 in FIG. 30A). On the other hand, if the opportunity to start AR is not obtained, the cumulative acquisition pt is not initialized, and the ceiling pt is subtracted from the cumulative acquisition pt and carried over to the next lap, thereby making it difficult for the interest of the game to decline. be able to. Note that the timing of initializing the cumulative acquisition pt is not limited to the end of the AR, but may be any time before the AR ends.

  In the present embodiment, after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, a configuration is adopted in which a new ceiling pt is set by lottery at the start of the next round. In this configuration, since the ceiling pt changes every time, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the timing for setting a new ceiling pt may be set based on the fact that the cumulative acquisition pt has become the ceiling pt, and may be set, for example, during a standby period. Unlike the present embodiment, for example, when the configuration in which the state B is continued while the AR is terminated when the number of remaining bell navigations reaches 0 (a new lap starts), the AR start is started. It is good also as a structure which sets a new ceiling pt at the time of the time or the time of AR completion | finish.

  In the above operation example, the configuration in which the ceiling pt is not displayed has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which the ceiling pt is displayed may be used. In this case, it is possible to expect benefits from reaching the ceiling pt until the cumulative acquisition pt reaches the ceiling pt. Even after the cumulative acquisition pt reaches the ceiling pt, the surplus pt increases, and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be difficult.

[Features of this embodiment (4)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a precursor pt is set by lottery and a circulating indication effect is produced when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or greater than the precursor pt. In contrast to this, in the conventional configuration where the presentation is executed based on the number of games, it is easy for the player to predict the occurrence of the presentation by counting the number of elapsed games, and the interest of the game may be reduced. is there. In the present embodiment, since the amount of update of the cumulative acquisition pt varies, it is difficult for the player to predict the occurrence of the production, and it is possible to make it difficult to reduce the interest of the game. In this embodiment, the cumulative acquisition pt may change greatly in one game (there may exceed the precursor pt at a stroke), and the execution condition of the orbital precursor indication “the cumulative acquisition pt matches the precursor pt In other words, there is a case where the opportunity for the production is lost. Therefore, in consideration of this, a configuration is adopted in which the sign production during the lap is set by “cumulative acquisition pt being equal to or greater than the sign pt”.

  In addition, when the structure which performs the sign indication during a lap | circulation for every game by lottery is employ | adopted, there may be a case where an effect is not performed at all and there exists a possibility that the balance of an effect may worsen. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of precursors pt serving as a trigger for the circulating precursory effect is determined (FIG. 19A). With this configuration, it is possible to execute the sign effect during the circulation in a well-balanced manner.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the above-mentioned circulating indication effect is an effect having a configuration common to the ceiling indication effect. The structure of the circulatory warning effect is not limited to this content, and may be other content effects. The ceiling sign effect is an effect that is executed when the accumulated pt is equal to or greater than the ceiling pt, and is an effect that suggests whether or not AR has started, and is an effect that can improve the interest of the game. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game even if the circulatory warning effect having the same configuration as this effect is executed.

  It should be noted that the sign effect during the lap may be executed by lottery when the sign pt or more is reached. However, by configuring it so that it is always executed, the player gets bored without the effect being executed. It can be made difficult to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of precursors pt are provided, but the number of precursors pt may be only one. When a plurality of precursors pt are provided as in the present embodiment, the effects can be executed in a balanced manner. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of precursor pts are exceeded in one update of the cumulative acquisition pt (the number of precursors pt included in the range from the cumulative acquisition pt before the update to the cumulative acquisition pt after the update is In the case where there are a plurality of cases), a configuration that improves the fun of the game by executing a production with higher expectation is adopted. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs the production | presentation according to the number of signs pt.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the structure which draws the sign pt according to a mode is employ | adopted. Specifically, the winning probability is high in the range in which the ceiling pt is easily set in the mode, and low otherwise. With this configuration, the player can estimate the mode by looking at the accumulated acquisition pt when the circulating indication effect is executed from the stage before reaching the ceiling pt.

  In the above operation example, the configuration in which the ceiling pt and the precursor pt are not displayed has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which these pt are displayed may be used. In this case, for example, the ceiling pt may be difficult to identify, such as displaying the pt closest to the current cumulative acquisition pt, or displaying the ceiling pt and the precursor pt in the same manner. For example, the configuration may be such that the value of accumulated acquisition pt at which some effect is executed is displayed.

[Features of this embodiment (5)]
The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment employs a configuration in which an AR start opportunity can be obtained when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or greater than the ceiling pt, and a range of values that the ceiling pt can take (for example, 1 to 999). ), A range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and a range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select are provided (see FIG. 14). In this configuration, when the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range in which the ceiling pt can be easily selected, it is expected that the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt and AR starts. However, on the other hand, if the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range where it is difficult to select the ceiling pt, the AR cannot be expected to start, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range where it is difficult to select the ceiling pt (outside the zone in FIG. 16), a configuration is obtained in which a privilege that the initial value of the remaining number of times of remaining bell navigation at the time of AR win is increased can be obtained. Adopted (FIG. 17C). This privilege is a privilege obtained before the cumulative acquisition pt becomes the ceiling pt. As for this privilege, the additional level at the time of AR winning becomes more advantageous, it becomes easier to win the pt2 mode lottery (step S1243 in FIG. 24), and the acquisition probability for higher pt becomes higher (pt acquisition ratio) May change), and it may be easy to win the AR direct hit lottery, and it may be a privilege (including a privilege that can be added to the AR) different from the AR. As another example, benefits such as the number of so-called AR (AT) games, AR (AT) mode, the number of AR (AT) set stocks, additional special zones, and the ease of transition to additional special zones As long as the ceiling pt is in a range in which the ceiling pt is less likely to be selected than in the case where the ceiling pt is in a range where the ceiling pt is easily selected. In this configuration, even when the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range where it is difficult to select the ceiling pt, the above-mentioned privilege can be expected, so that the interest of the game can be made difficult to decline.

  In this embodiment, the zone inside and outside is distinguished by dividing the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select. However, the present invention is not limited to these two types of configurations, and is divided into three or more types. It is sufficient that the relationship between the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select is selected in any of the sections. In addition, when the range of values that the ceiling pt can take (for example, 1 to 999) is configured only by the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to be selected, any privilege can be obtained in any state. We can expect and can improve interest of game.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select are switched according to the mode (FIGS. 14 and 16). For this reason, it is possible to estimate the expected degree of AR winning (FIG. 17A) by estimating the mode from the behavior when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. In the present embodiment, the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select are divided into the zone and the outside of the zone (FIGS. 14B and 16), and the ceiling pt is used by using this. A configuration is adopted in which a privilege in a range where it is difficult to select is provided (FIG. 17C). Here, for example, when mode A is the most selected mode, a zone table in mode A may be used in mode B as well. In this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to realize that the mode B is set. In the present embodiment, the zone C is not assigned in the mode C (FIG. 16), but the range of 1 to 50 pt is outside the zone, and the range of 51 to 100 pt is inside the zone. You may make an assignment.

[Modification]
In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the surplus pt is carried over to the next lap in the normal state (the AR flag is off in the state B). For example, when the AR is managed by a set of a plurality of games, You may apply to continuation of a set etc. Specifically, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which continuation to the next set is confirmed (or a lottery is performed) when pt acquired during AR exceeds a certain value. In this case, a standby period may be provided until continuation is notified after pt corresponding to the ceiling pt is obtained, and a surplus pt is generated during this period and used.

  In the present embodiment, the pt lottery is performed even during the standby period. However, during this period, the pt may be easily stored or may not be stored easily. In this configuration, it is possible to expect a waiting period by showing the increase in pt.

  Also, in this embodiment, the warning effect for the ceiling is executed during the standby period, and when this is finished, the AR shifts to the next lap when the AR is not selected, and the AR preparation flag is turned on immediately when the AR is selected. However, it is also possible to provide an effect period in which the AR success / failure is given after the end of the standby period without performing the ceiling sign effect or the like in the standby period. Since the pt acquisition lottery is not performed during this production period, it is not necessary to display pt. Then, the surplus pt is displayed after the AR success / failure effect. If the transition is made to the next lap, the lap is continued as it is. If the AR preparation is being performed, the surplus pt is added to the level to perform an effect. It is good also as a structure.

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

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

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

<< Correspondence between Invention Configuration and Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, the configuration of the invention described in the above description will be described with reference to the corresponding configuration.

In the above description,
Counting means (for example, the main control unit 300) for updating the count value (for example, the cumulative acquisition pt);
Effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) for executing effects using effect means (for example, effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
A game machine equipped with
The production control means includes
Means for determining a first value (e.g., precursor pt);
Based on the fact that the count value becomes the same value as the first value or the count value exceeds the first value without being the same value as the first value. (E.g., a sign effect during the lap)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game;
With
The game control means includes
Based on the fact that the count value becomes a second value (for example, ceiling pt), it is a means capable of setting an advantageous state (for example, AR) for the player,
The production control means includes
A means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a confrontation effect during a ceiling sign effect) suggesting that the advantageous state is set,
The suggestion effect can be executed based on the fact that the count value becomes the same value as the second value or the count value exceeds the second value without becoming the second value. Means (for example, see FIG. 40),
The predetermined performance is
It is an effect (for example, a part of the effect is common) having the same configuration as the suggestion effect,
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157) capable of displaying the count value;
With
The display means includes
Means for not displaying the first value (for example, no sign pt is displayed in FIG. 42);
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157) capable of displaying the count value;
With
The display means includes
Means not displaying either the first value or the second value (for example, the sign pt and the ceiling pt are not displayed in FIG. 43).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
Based on the fact that the count value becomes the same value as the first value, or the count value exceeds the first value without being the same value as the first value, the predetermined value Means for executing the production without fail (for example, refer to [(4)] regarding the features of the present embodiment);
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A plurality of values are provided as the first value (for example, in FIG. 42, there are five precursors pt),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined effect includes a high expectation effect (for example, a pre-announcement effect D during the lap),
For one update, the number of the first values included in the range from the count value before update to the count value after update is more than one when the number is the number, The high expectation effect is easily executed (see, for example, FIG. 44),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
With respect to one update, the predetermined effect according to the number of the first values included in the range from the count value before the update to the count value after the update is executed (for example, [this embodiment (See (4)] for the features of
A game table characterized by this is described.

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

Claims (3)

A counting means for updating the count value;
Production control means for executing the production using the production means;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege;
A game machine equipped with
The production control means includes
Means for determining a predetermined value;
Said count value becomes the same value as the predetermined value, or based on the fact that the count value exceeds the predetermined value without being equal to the said predetermined value, it can perform a predetermined effect means der such is,
A plurality of values are provided as the predetermined value,
The predetermined effect includes a first expectation effect that expects the privilege to be granted,
For one update, the number of the predetermined values included in the range from the count value before update to the count value after update is more than one when the number is the number. The first expectation production is easy to execute,
A game stand characterized by that.   The game stand according to claim 1,
  The predetermined effect includes a second expectation effect that expects the privilege to be granted,
  For one update, the number of the predetermined values included in the range from the count value before the update to the count value after the update is more than one when the number is one. The second expectation production is easy to execute,
  A game stand characterized by that.   A counting means for updating the count value;
  Production control means for executing the production using the production means;
  A game machine equipped with
  The production control means includes
  Means for determining a predetermined value;
  Based on the fact that the count value becomes the same value as the predetermined value, or the count value exceeds the predetermined value without being the same value as the predetermined value, a predetermined effect can be executed. Means,
  A plurality of values are provided as the predetermined value,
  The effect control means can execute the predetermined effect according to the number of the predetermined values included in a range from the count value before the update to the count value after the update for one update. Is,
  A game stand characterized by that.