JP6628148B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine (turn-type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

  In a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, when a start lever is operated in a state in which a predetermined number of game media (medals) have been BET, lottery of a winning combination is performed at the timing of the operation and rotation of a plurality of reels is performed. Is started. When all the reels are stopped and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on a predetermined activated line, the winning combination of the winning combination is established, and the winning combination is established. A bonus corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is given to the player. The winning combination includes a replaying role for giving a replay as a privilege, a small role for giving a predetermined number of payouts, a bonus for shifting a gaming state to a bonus gaming state, and the like. As the bonus, a so-called big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), and the like are general. For example, it is possible to obtain medals of a specified number (for example, 270 or more).

  By the way, generally, in the slot machine, various game effects are executed in order to show a result of the lottery to a player or the like. Some of the game effects include player operations such as a bet amount setting operation (operation for setting a bet amount), a start operation (operation for starting reel rotation), and a stop operation (operation for stopping a spinning reel). As an opportunity, there is a mode in which effects that are related in content to the previous effect are sequentially performed.

  As a slot machine equipped with such an effect, for example, there is a slot machine described in Patent Document 1 below. The slot machine described in this document can execute an effect in which a hero and an enemy perform a bowling confrontation. In this effect, the enemy role is displayed as a bowling pin at the start operation. Then, at the time of the first stop operation (at the time of the stop operation of the first reel among the three reels), the image in which the hero throws the ball is displayed, and at the time of the second stop operation (the second reel of the three reels) (At the time of the stop operation), the image is continuously displayed. At the time of the third stop operation (at the time of the stop operation of the third reel of the three reels), an image in which the enemy role is defeated is displayed if the bonus has been won, and if the bonus has not been won, the image is exhausted. The image of the protagonist character and the word "sorry" are displayed.

Japanese Patent No. 5043362

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, although the effect progresses sequentially in response to the operation by the player, the effect executed by the operation no matter what timing the player performs the operation. There was no change in this point, and there was room for improvement of the production effect in this regard.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, an object of the present invention is to enhance the effect of an effect that proceeds in accordance with an operation by a player.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols,
Bet number setting operation means for accepting a bet amount setting operation for setting a bet number which is the number of game media used in one game;
Start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of symbol display means,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and a stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping a variable display of a corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means;
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches a predetermined combination of the symbols, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege according to the combination of the symbols,
Directing device,
An effect control means for causing the effect device to execute a game effect,
The game performance includes a first performance that is predetermined and a progress performance that includes a performance that is performed subsequent to the first performance and has a performance content related to the first performance. Yes,
The first effect is an effect that is executed when a game operation for operating any of the bet amount setting operation unit, the start operation unit, and the plurality of stop operation units is performed,
The second effect is an effect that is executed when a game operation subsequent to the game operation that triggered the execution of the first effect is performed,
The second production includes a normal second production of normal production contents, and a special second production in which at least a part of production contents is different from the normal second production,
The effect control means,
In the case where a game operation that is an execution trigger of the second effect is performed after a predetermined reference time, while the normal second effect is performed by the effect device,
If the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed at a timing earlier than the predetermined reference time, the predetermined image included in the first effect is not displayed, instead of the image, A gaming machine characterized by causing the production device to execute the special second production composed of images having contents supplemented to such an extent that the unexecuted story of the first production can be grasped. .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to raise the production effect of the production which progresses according to operation by a player.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a front view of the same gaming machine. It is a figure showing an arrangement of symbols in the same gaming machine. It is a figure showing an effective line in the same gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. It is a table showing the relationship between combinations of symbols and symbols, and the like. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure showing transition of a game state. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a main control side main process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart of a bet start process. It is a flowchart of a winning combination determination process. It is a flowchart of RT number addition lottery processing. It is an additional number determination table used in the RT number additional lottery process. It is a flowchart of a pressing order lamp lighting process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop process. It is a flowchart of a stop control process. It is a flowchart of a push order lamp extinguishing process. It is a flowchart of a winning determination process. It is a flowchart of a payout process. It is a flowchart of RT processing. It is a flowchart of a BB process. It is a flowchart of a sub control side main process. It is a flowchart of a sub-controller timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of the combination determination result command reception. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a reel stop command. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of the 1st stop operation. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of the 2nd stop operation. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of the 3rd stop operation. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a medal insertion command. (A) It is a production content determination table at the time of winning one small part, and (B) is a table showing the production time of each scenario in the battle chance production. It is a figure showing an image of a battle chance production. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an image of a victory battle chance effect, in which a third stop operation is performed before the image of FIG. 36 (D) is displayed. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an image of a battle chance effect of defeat, where a third stop operation is performed before the image of FIG. 36 (G) is displayed. It is a figure which shows the state of the image of a press order notification effect (assist effect), and a press order notification lamp. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of the combination determination result command reception performed by the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flow chart of the production data set processing concerning a 2nd form. (A) It is a flowchart of a process at the time of the first stop operation according to the second embodiment, and (B) is a flowchart of a process at the time of the second stop operation according to the second embodiment. It is a flow chart of the processing at the time of the 3rd stop operation concerning a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a medal insertion command according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a medal insertion command according to the second embodiment. It is an effect content determination table at the time of winning the small part 1 according to the second mode. It is a table which shows the production time etc. of each scenario in the battle chance production according to the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the picture of the pattern which a hero character attacks in the 1st game of the battle chance production concerning a 2nd form. FIG. 49 is a diagram mainly illustrating an image of the second game of the battle chance effect according to the second mode, in which a bet operation of the second game is performed after the image of FIG. 48 (G) is displayed. FIG. 49 is a diagram mainly illustrating an image of the second game of the battle chance effect according to the second mode, in which a betting operation of the second game is performed before the image of FIG. 48 (G) is displayed. It is a figure showing the picture of the pattern which an enemy character attacks in the 1st game of the battle chance production concerning a 2nd form. FIG. 52 is a diagram mainly illustrating an image of the second game of the battle chance effect according to the second mode, in which a bet operation of the second game is performed before the image of FIG. 51 (G) is displayed.

1. A structure of a gaming machine A slot machine (turn-type gaming machine) according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions of each part of the slot machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical and horizontal directions of a player facing the slot machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the slot machine, and the rear direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3. The cabinet 2 has a box shape with an open front side, and a front door 3 is attached to the front side of the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. The cabinet 2 and the front door 3 form a housing 4 of the slot machine 1. When the front door 3 is closed (the state shown in FIG. 1), the front door 3 is locked by a locking device (not shown). When unlocking, it is necessary to insert a dedicated key into the keyhole 16 provided in the front door 3 and rotate it clockwise. Therefore, the inside of the housing 4 can be touched only by employees of the hall.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a display panel P is arranged on the front door 3. The display panel P is provided with three rectangular display windows 5L, 5C, 5R extending in the up-down direction along the left-right direction. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left. The display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are configured to be transparent, and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R provided inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. . Specifically, the left reel 6L can be visually recognized from the left display window 5L, the middle reel 6C can be visually recognized from the middle display window 5C, and the right reel 6R can be visually recognized from the right display window 5R. The display window may be configured as one display window in which the display windows are not partitioned.

  Inside the cabinet 2, a left reel 6L, a middle reel 6C, and a right reel 6R are housed. Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has a light-transmitting reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R (see FIG. 1) on the outer periphery of a cylindrical drum portion made of a light-transmitting member (in this embodiment, a transparent synthetic resin member). 3). As schematically shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. Therefore, the left reel 6L has a pattern drawn on the left reel tape 7L on its outer peripheral surface, and the middle reel 6C has a pattern drawn on the middle reel tape 7C on its outer peripheral surface. The right reel 6R has a design drawn on the right reel tape 7R on the outer peripheral surface thereof. These reels 6L, 6C, 6R and the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R constitute a plurality of symbol display means.

  In addition, back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R (see FIG. 6) are arranged inside the drum portion of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, a left back lamp 58L corresponding to the left reel 6L, a middle back lamp 58C corresponding to the middle reel 6C, and a right back lamp 58R corresponding to the right reel 6R are provided. Therefore, when the respective back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are turned on, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R are illuminated from inside the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported inside the housing 4. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged on the same straight line. When each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is driven to rotate in a predetermined positive direction, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are variably displayed from top to bottom. (That is, the symbol numbers “0” to “20”, which are conveniently added in FIG. 3, are displayed in a cyclical manner from the smaller symbol numbers to the larger symbol numbers.) Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is connected to a reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R (see FIG. 5). That is, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are independently driven to rotate by the respective reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, on each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R, 21 symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, the number of symbols attached to each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is 21, but may be another number such as 20, for example.

  There are a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. Specifically, a "red seven" symbol (for example, symbol number "12" of the left reel tape 7L), a "blue seven" symbol (for example, symbol number "5" of the left reel tape 7L), and a "cherry" symbol (for example, left Symbol number "6" on reel tape 7L), "watermelon" symbol (eg, symbol number "3" on left reel tape 7L), "bell" symbol (eg, symbol number "4" on left reel tape 7L), "Replay" There are seven types of symbols: a symbol (for example, symbol number “2” of the left reel tape 7L) and a “blank” symbol (for example, symbol number “1” of the left reel tape 7L). The arrangement of the symbols is different for each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. The types of symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are not limited to seven types, and can be changed as appropriate.

  When the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped, three symbols can be visually recognized by the player from the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R (see the circles indicated by broken lines in FIGS. 2 and 4). ). In the slot machine 1, when a symbol combination (see FIG. 7) corresponding to a winning combination is stopped and displayed on an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"), the winning of the winning combination is established. Then, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is given to the player. The details of the combination will be described later.

  In this embodiment, there are five winning lines. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, there are five lines: a middle line L1, an upper line L2, a lower line L3, a lower right line L4, and a right upper line L5. The middle line L1 (first winning line L1) is a winning line connecting the middle symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the middle positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The upper line L2 (second winning line L2) is a winning line connecting the upper symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the upper positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The lower line L3 (third winning line L3) is a winning line connecting the lower symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the lower positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The lower right line L4 (fourth winning line L4) is a winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. The right ascending line L5 (fifth pay line L5) is a pay line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R.

  Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-bet exclusive machine that performs a game with three bets in any game state described later, and in the three-bet game, all five pay lines L1 to L5 are valid. Set to line. In addition, it is good also as a structure which enables the game by one bet or two bets regardless of a game state or according to a game state. In that case, the number of active lines may be changed according to the number of bets (the number of bets), or the number of active lines may not change even if the number of bets changes.

  Further, it may be configured to have a winning line other than the above five winning lines L1 to L5 as the winning line. Specifically, for example, a first irregular winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, A second irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols of the right reel 6R, a lower symbol of the left reel 6L, a middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, a third irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols of the right reel 6R, and a lower symbol of the left reel 6L. Alternatively, a fourth irregular winning line connecting the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R may be provided as a winning line. Further, the total number of winning lines is not limited to five, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the configuration may be such that only the middle line L1 is a winning line, or a configuration having a total of 9 winning lines obtained by adding the first to fourth irregular winning lines to the above five winning lines L1 to L5. Is also good.

  1 and 2, the description of the configuration of the front door 3 will be continued. Below the display panel P on the front door 3, a medal insertion slot 10, a MAX bet button 11, a 1 bet button 12, a settlement button 14, a start lever 8, three stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and an effect button 46 are provided. Have been. The start lever 8 corresponds to start operation means, the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R correspond to stop operation means, and the medal slot 10, MAX bet button 11, and 1 bet button 12 correspond to bet number setting operation means. I do.

  The medal insertion slot 10 is an opening for inserting a medal (game medium). The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 are detected by an inserted medal detection sensor 10a (see FIG. 5) described later. Medals that are effectively inserted in a state where three medals have not been bet are bet for starting a new game (unit game). Up to 50 medals that are effectively inserted in a state where three medals are bet are stored as credits.

  The MAX bet button 11 is an operation unit for betting medals of the maximum bet number at a time according to the gaming state. Since the slot machine 1 is a three-bet exclusive machine that plays a game with three bets in any game state, when the MAX bet button 11 is operated effectively, the medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 Bets 3 medals. The 1 bet button 12 is an operation unit for betting medals one by one. When the 1 bet button 12 is operated effectively, one medal is bet from medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1. If one bet button 12 is pressed while three medals are bet, one medal is bet.

  The settlement button 14 is an operation unit for returning medals stored as credits. When the settlement button 14 is operated effectively, all medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 are paid out from the medal payout exit 38.

  The start lever 8 is an operation unit for starting a game. When the start lever 8 is operated in a state where a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of medals are bet, a lottery of a winning combination (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is performed and each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Starts rotating. That is, the variable display of the symbol is started.

  The stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operation units for stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are provided corresponding to the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R. That is, the slot machine 1 has a left stop button 9L for stopping the rotation of the left reel 6L, a middle stop button 9C for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 6C, and a right stop for stopping the rotation of the right reel 6R. Button 9R. Therefore, the symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed according to the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The stop position of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R may be a position at which the symbols have slipped up to four symbols at a maximum from the position when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed. Specifically, for example, in a game in which a small winning combination 1 (cherry) described later is won, the left stop button 9L is pressed at the timing when the replay symbol (see FIG. 3) of the symbol number “2” of the left reel 6L is located at the upper stage. In this case, the left reel 6L is slid by four symbols to stop the cherry symbol of symbol number "6" at the upper stage. As a result, the winning of the small part 1 (cherry) is established, and the privilege according to the small part 1 (cherry) is given to the player. That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbols so that the winning of the winning combination is achieved as much as possible. This is called symbol drawing control. In the present embodiment, the priority in the pull-in control is highest for the replaying combination, next for the small combination, and then for the bonus.

  Further, in a game in which the small winning combination 1 (cherry) described later is not won, the cherry symbol of the symbol number “6” of the left reel 6L is located in the display window 5L (that is, any of the upper, middle, or lower). When the left stop button 9L is pressed at the timing, the cherry symbol of the symbol number "6" is stopped outside the display window 5L (that is, at a position below the lower frame). This prevents the winning of the small winning combination 1 (cherry) that has not been won. That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbols so that the winning of the winning combination is not established. This is called symbol kick control.

  The effect button 46 shown in FIG. 1 is an operation unit used for, for example, advancing a game effect executed as the game progresses.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2, a credit display section 21, a payout number display section 22, a re-game display lamp 23, an insertable display lamp 24, a bet number display lamp 25, and a game start display lamp 26 are provided at a lower portion of the display panel P. Is provided. Further, in this embodiment, pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are provided below the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel P.

  The credit display unit 21 has two 7-segment LED display devices, and displays the number of medals stored as credits. The number-of-payouts display section 22 has two 7-segment LED display devices, and displays the number of medals to be paid out as a privilege when a winning combination is achieved. If an error occurs during the game, an error code indicating the type of the error is displayed on the number-of-payouts display section 22.

  The re-game display lamp 23 lights up to notify that a re-game combination has been won (in other words, that a re-game is possible by winning a re-game combination). The insertion possible display lamp 24 is for illuminating that a valid insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 10 is possible.

  The bet number display lamp 25 informs the set bet amount. Specifically, the bet number display lamp 25 includes three lamps, and lights one lamp when the bet number is set to one (when one medal is bet), When the number of bets is set to two (when two medals are bet), two lamps are turned on, and when the number of bets is set to three (three medals are bet). In this case, the set bet amount is notified by turning on three lamps. The game start display lamp 26 is in a state where medals of the number of possible games (three in this embodiment) have been bet and the effective operation of the start lever 8 is notified by lighting. .

  The push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are used to notify the correct push order of the push order bell (3 choice bells, see FIGS. 7 and 8) when the push order navigation described below is operated. In detail, the slot machine 1 stops the left reel 6L (that is, presses the left stop button 9L) and notifies the left pressing order notification lamp 30L and the middle reel 6C (that is, the middle stop button). A middle-pressing order notification lamp 30C for notifying that the 9C should be pressed) and a right-pressing order notification lamp 30R for notifying that the right reel 6R should be stopped (that is, pressing the right stop button 9R). The left-pressing order notification lamp 30L is arranged near the left display window 5L (downward in this embodiment), and the middle-pressing order notification lamp 30C is arranged near the middle display window 5C (downward in this embodiment). The right-pressing order notification lamp 30R is disposed near (in the present embodiment, below) the right display window 5R. For this reason, the player can immediately understand the correspondence between the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a decorative panel 36 showing a work serving as a motif of the slot machine 1 is provided below the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R on the front door 3. Below the decorative panel 36, a medal payout port 38 for paying out medals and a tray unit 39 for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 38 are provided.

  Above the display panel P on the front door 3, a plurality of effect lamps 40, a pair of left and right speakers 41, and an image display device 42 (an example of an effect device) which is a liquid crystal display device are provided. . The effect lamp 40 lights or flashes as the game progresses. The speaker 41 outputs sounds such as voice, BGM, and sound effects (SE) as the game progresses. The image display device 42 has a display screen 42a, and displays various effect images on the display screen 42a as the game progresses. In a game effect using these effect means (the effect lamp 40, the speaker 41, the image display device 42, etc.), for example, a push for notifying the player of the correct pushing order of the pushing sequence such as "3 choice bell" is used. There is a forward notification effect (see FIG. 39) and a battle chance effect (see FIG. 36) that can notify the player of the winning of the bonus. Note that the pushing order combination means a combination having a correct answer order.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 60 for controlling a game profit such as a lottery of a role, payout of medals, transition of a game state, and the like, as the game progresses. A sub-control board (effect control board) 70 for controlling the effect to be executed is provided. The main control board 60 constitutes a main control section, and the sub control board 70 constitutes a sub control section together with an image control board 80 described later. The sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 70 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 42, the speaker 41, the effect lamp 40, the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R, etc.). Just fine.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 90. The power supply board 90 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 90 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 91. The backup power supply circuit 91 supplies power to a RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and a RAM 74 of the sub-control board 70 described later when power is not supplied to the slot machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 is retained even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. A power switch 92 is connected to the power board 90. The ON / OFF operation of the power switch 92 switches power on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 may be provided on the main control board 60, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 may be provided on the sub control board 70.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 60, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 61 for controlling the progress of the game of the slot machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a ROM 63 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and data of various tables, a RAM 64 used as a work memory, a CPU 62 executing the program stored in the ROM 63, a lottery of roles. And the like, and a random number generator 68 for generating random numbers to be used for the purpose, and an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 69 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the random number generator 68 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

  Various sensors are connected to the main control board 60. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 60 from each sensor. Specifically, the sensors include an inserted medal detection sensor 10a, a MAX bet detection sensor 11a, a bet detection sensor 12a, a settlement detection sensor 14a, a start detection sensor 8a, a left stop detection sensor 9La, a middle stop detection sensor 9Ca, and a right A stop detection sensor 9Ra, a door opening detection sensor 17a, a setting key detection sensor 18a, a reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and the like are connected.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 10a is a sensor for detecting that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. The MAX bet detection sensor 11a is a sensor for detecting that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed. The 1-bet detection sensor 12a is a sensor for detecting that the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed. The settlement detection sensor 14a is a sensor for detecting that the settlement button 14 is pressed.

  The start detection sensor 8a is a sensor for detecting that the start lever 8 has been operated. The left stop detection sensor 9La is a sensor for detecting that the left stop button 9L has been pressed. The middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is a sensor for detecting that the middle stop button 9C has been pressed. The right stop detection sensor 9Ra is a sensor for detecting that the right stop button 9R has been pressed. If the rise (ON edge) of the signal of each stop detection sensor 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra is determined, it can be determined that each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R has been pressed, and each of the stop detection sensors 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra. Is determined, the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R depressed return to their original positions (the player releases the finger from the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R). ) Can be determined.

  Further, the door opening detection sensor 17a is disposed inside the housing 4 and is a sensor for detecting that the front door 3 is open. The setting key detection sensor 18a is a sensor for detecting that a setting change key has been inserted into a keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and turned by a predetermined angle. The reset / setting detection sensor 19a is a sensor for detecting that the reset / setting button 19 provided inside the housing 4 has been pressed.

  Here, a method of changing “setting” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. There are six types of settings from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. If the settings are different, the medal return rate (payout rate) will be different. The medal return rate is lowest in setting 1, and increases stepwise in order of setting 2, setting 3, setting 4, setting 5, and setting 6. That is, the medal of the setting 6 has the highest return rate. When the setting is to be changed, the power switch 92 is turned on with the setting change key inserted into the keyhole and rotated. As a result, the current setting is displayed on the setting display unit 29, which is a 7-segment LED display device mounted on the main control board 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 61 displays the current setting on the setting display unit 29 based on the detection signal from the setting key detection sensor 18a when the power is turned on. In this state, the reset / setting button 19 is pressed. Each time the reset / setting button 19 is pressed, the game control microcomputer 61 switches the display of the setting display unit 29 in the order of “1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 ...”. Then, the start lever 8 is operated while the desired setting value is displayed on the setting display section 29. Thus, the game control microcomputer 61 stores the set value displayed on the setting display section 29 as a new set value in the RAM 64. Then, return the key for changing the setting to an angle where it can be inserted and removed, and remove it from the keyhole. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process related to the setting change.

  In this embodiment, the reset / setting button 19 is also used to return the slot machine 1 from the error state. That is, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the return from the error state based on the detection signal from the reset / setting detection sensor 19a in the error state.

  The main control board 60 is connected to reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, which are drive sources for the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, via a drive board (not shown). Specifically, a left reel motor 55L that is a drive source of the left reel 6L, a middle reel motor 55C that is a drive source of the middle reel 6C, and a right reel motor 55R that is a drive source of the right reel 6R are connected. I have. The rotating shafts of the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are connected to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R at a predetermined gear ratio. The reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are stepping motors. Therefore, each time a one-pulse drive signal is input to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a fixed angle. The game control microcomputer 61 manages the rotation angles of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R by counting the number of pulses output to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R from the detection of the reel reference position (detection of the reel index). It is possible.

  The main control board 60 is connected to reel position detection sensors 56L, 56C, 56R for detecting the positions of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, a left reel position detection sensor 56L for detecting the position of the left reel 6L, a middle reel position detection sensor 56C for detecting the position of the middle reel 6C, and a right reel for detecting the position of the right reel 6R. The reel position detection sensor 56R is connected. The reel position detection sensors 56L, 56C, 56R are photosensors having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and detect a reel index indicating that the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have made one rotation.

  A hopper motor 51 which is a driving source of the hopper is connected to the main control board 60. The hopper is a device for paying out medals to a player, and is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 51 are detected by a paid-out medal detection sensor 52 provided in the hopper. Therefore, based on the detection signal from the payout medal detection sensor 52, the game control microcomputer 61 can recognize whether or not the payout of the predetermined number of medals has been completed.

  Further, various lamps (display units) are connected to the main control board 60 in addition to the setting display unit 29 described above. Specifically, the credit display part 21, the payout number display part 22, the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the bet number display lamp 25, the game start display lamp 26, the push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R ( A left-press order notification lamp 30L, a middle-press order notification lamp 30C, and a right-press order notification lamp 30R) are connected. Since these lamps (display units) have already been described, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the credit display unit 21 and the number-of-payouts display unit 22 each include two 7-segment LED display devices. Each of the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the game start display lamp 26, and each of the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R has one LED. The bet number display lamp 25 includes three LEDs. The light emission control of each LED is executed by the game control microcomputer 61.

  Further, the main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 70. The connection between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 70. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70.

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the sub-control board 70, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 71 for controlling the effect of the slot machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 71 includes a ROM 73 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, various tables (for example, an effect content determination table shown in FIG. 35A), and a work memory. It includes a RAM 74 to be used, a CPU 72 for executing a program stored in a ROM 73, and an I / O port (input / output circuit) 79 for inputting and outputting data and signals.

  A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 70. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time) (date and time measurement unit). The RTC 99 operates by the power when the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from an island power supply device (not shown), and operates when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device. It operates with power supplied from the circuit 91. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 70. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  In the hall, a plurality of slot machines 1 are juxtaposed to form one gaming island. Each slot machine 1 belonging to the same gaming island is electrically connected to a common island power supply device. For this reason, if the power supply of the island power supply device is turned on while the individual power switches 92 of the respective slot machines 1 in the gaming island are set to “ON”, all the slot machines 1 in the gaming island can be started simultaneously. it can.

  The image control board 80 is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect control microcomputer 71 of the sub-control board 70 causes the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 to control the image display device 42 based on the command received from the main control board 60.

  The image control board 80 stores a ROM 83 storing a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 84 used as a work memory, a CPU 82 executing the program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 89 is provided. Note that the ROM 83 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 42, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols, and background images.

  The effect control microcomputer 71 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 41 based on the command received from the main control board 60. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 41 is stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70. Note that the speaker 41 may be connected to the image control board 80 and the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 83 of the image control board 80.

  The effect control microcomputer 71 controls lighting of the effect lamp 40 and the lamps such as the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R via a sub drive board (not shown) based on the command received from the main control board 60. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 71 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data, which determines lighting / extinguishing and light emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that the data stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The effect button detection sensor 46a is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect button detection sensor 46a detects that the effect button 46 (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the effect button 46 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 46a to the sub-control board 70.

  FIGS. 5 and 6 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 to the last, and are not necessarily provided with only the substrates shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Except for the main control board 60, any one of the boards shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of “Composition” In the slot machine 1, when a winning of the “composition” is established, a privilege corresponding to the “composition” is given to the player. The winning of the "role" is established when the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated winning line (effective line) matches the symbol combination corresponding to the "role". FIG. 7 is a table showing a combination of symbols for each “role”, a privilege, and the like. As shown in FIG. 7, “combinations” are roughly classified into three types: bonus, small combination, and replay combination.

  The bonus includes BB1 (big bonus 1) and BB2 (big bonus 2). The combination of the symbols corresponding to BB1 is "red seven-red seven-red seven" (the symbol of the left reel 6L-the symbol of the middle reel 6C-the symbol of the right reel 6R, and will be similarly described below). The symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is “blue seven-blue seven-blue seven”. When BB1 or BB2 is won, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state (one of the bonus gaming states). In the BB gaming state, the winning probability of the small role 3 (common bell) described later is greatly increased as compared to other gaming states (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to frequently win a common bell, and thereby it is possible to obtain a certain amount of medals. In this embodiment, the BB gaming state ends when payout of more than 310 medals is made.

  The small role includes small role 1 (cherry), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (common bell), and small role 4 to 9 (push order bell). The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 (cherry) is “Cherry-ANY-ANY”. “ANY” means that any design is acceptable. That is, as for the combination of the symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 (cherry), as long as the symbol of the left reel 6L is cherry, the symbol of the middle reel 6C and the symbol of the right reel 6R may be any symbols. When a small part 1 (cherry) is won, two medals are paid out. If the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 6L, it means that the prize is won at the upper line L2 and the right descending line L4, and the cherry symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 6L. In this case, the winning is made in two lines, the lower line L3 and the upward line L5. Therefore, in these cases, four medals are paid out.

  The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 (watermelon) is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”. When a small prize 2 (watermelon) is won, 14 medals are paid out. The symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 (common bell) is “bell-bell-bell”. The common bell is a role in which the pull-in control is performed such that the symbol combination of "bell-bell-bell" is displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 regardless of the pressing order. Winning a common bell will pay out nine medals. The common bell is also called a bell in any order.

  On the other hand, the small wins 4 to 9 (push order bells) are wins in which the stop order of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is related to the winning. The small role 4 is a role that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the small role 5 is a role that may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped first. The small winning combination 6 is a winning combination when the right reel 6R is first stopped. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 4 to 6 are all “bell-bell-bell”. The small win 7 is a winning combination when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the small win 8 is likely to win when the middle reel 6C is stopped first. The small winning combination 9 is a winning combination when the right reel 6R is first stopped. All combinations of symbols corresponding to the small roles 7 to 9 are “bell-watermelon-bell”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 8, the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 8 and the small winning combination 9 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the small part 5, the small part 7, and the small part 9 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the small part 6, the small part 7, and the small part 8 are to be won at the same time. Winning multiple roles at the same time is called simultaneous winning or multiple winning. In contrast, winning only one role is referred to as single winning.

  As described above, the small win 4, the small win 8, and the small win 9 are simultaneously won. Therefore, in the game (unit game) in which these wins, the player first stops the left reel 6L. If this is the case, the winning of the small role 4 can be established. In this case, "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the player stops the center reel 6C and the right reel 6R first, the winning of the small part 8 or the small part 9 is established. In this case, "bell-watermelon-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and one medal is paid out. In this way, a nine-page payout can be obtained by correctly answering the three-selection pressing order, while a “push-order bell” is realized in which one wrong payout cannot be obtained if the pressing order is incorrect.

  When the small role 5, the small role 7, and the small role 9 are simultaneously won, if the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "Bell-Bell-Bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, Nine medals will be paid out, and if the left reel 6L or the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Bell-watermelon-bell" will be stopped and displayed on the activated line and one medal will be paid out. It becomes. When the small role 6, the small role 7, and the small role 8 are simultaneously won, if the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Bell-Bell-Bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When nine medals are paid out and the left reel 6L or the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "bell-watermelon-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and one medal is paid out. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the “push order bell” is a three-select push sequence, but may be a six-select push sequence. In other words, when the stop order of the reels to be stopped first and the reels to be stopped second matches the predetermined correct pushing order, the "bell-bell-bell" serving as the nine-sheet combination is displayed on the activated line. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display is stopped and the "bell-watermelon-bell" serving as one sheet is stopped and displayed on the activated line when the correct answer pressing order does not match.

  The replaying role includes a normal replaying role (normal replay) and a special replaying role (special replay). The combination of the symbols corresponding to the normal replay combination (normal replay) is “replay-replay-replay”. On the other hand, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special replay combination (special replay) is “replay-replay-blank”. Replays are awarded as a bonus when a player wins a normal replay (normal replay) or when a player wins a special replay (special replay). That is, the setting of the bet amount for starting the next game is automatically performed. Note that the automatically set bet amount (that is, the number of medals to be automatically bet) is the same as the bet number in the game that has won the replay. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the special replay is an opportunity to execute an additional lottery in the number of RTs in the BB gaming state (see FIG. 16A). In this regard, special replays differ from regular replays.

  In the present embodiment, the replaying combination is a winning combination irrespective of the pressing order, but may be a combination that cannot be won unless the answer is correct. In this case, the pushing order of the re-game combination may be three choices or six choices.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a small part 1 (cherry) or a small part 2 (watermelon) is won, a so-called missing may occur. Depending on the stop timing of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R (operation timing of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R), a case may occur in which the cherry symbol or the watermelon symbol cannot be drawn on the activated line by the pull-in control within four frames. It is. When a missing is generated, a combination of symbols (missing eyes) indicating that the symbol is missed is displayed in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R instead of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 1 determines a winning combination (internal winning combination) based on the random number value obtained when the start lever 8 is operated and the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. If no role is won, the result is "Loss". The winning combinations in the present embodiment are as shown in the column of internal winning combinations in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, BB1 and BB2 may be won independently or may be won overlapping with the small role 1 (cherry). There is a higher probability of winning multiple times than winning alone. By the way, it is set so that the BB (BB1 or BB2) is simultaneously won at about 1/5 of the case where the small win 1 (cherry) is won.

  In the present embodiment, when the cherry and the BB (BB1 or BB2) are repeatedly won, the winning of the cherry is prioritized. In this embodiment, the winning of the BB is carried over to the next game or later. In other words, the BB is a hand that, once a winning is made, the winning is carried over until a winning is achieved. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the priority of the pull-in control is highest for the re-game combination, next to the small combination, and then to the bonus.

  Note that the internal winning combination determination table is determined according to “setting” and “game state”. In setting 6, the probability of simultaneous winning of BB1 and small win 1 (cherry) and the probability of simultaneous winning of BB2 and small win 1 (cherry) are higher than in setting 1. Although the settings 2 to 5 are not shown, the winning probability of the combination is set so that the medal return rate (payout rate) increases stepwise from the settings 1 to 6. And

4. Description of gaming state The gaming state of the slot machine 1 includes a non-RT gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an RT gaming state. The non-RT gaming state is a general gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state to which a transition is made when a winning of BB (BB1 or BB2) is established. As shown in FIG. 8, in the BB gaming state, most of the games win the small combination 3 (common bell). In addition, a small part 2 (watermelon) or a special replay part (special replay) may be won. In the BB gaming state, when a small combination 2 (watermelon) or a special replay combination (special replay) is won, an extra lottery is performed for the number of RTs (see FIG. 16A). In the present embodiment, the winning probability of a role other than the small role 3 (common bell), the small role 2 (watermelon), and the special replay role (special replay) in the BB gaming state is set to zero.

  The RT gaming state (replay time gaming state) is a gaming state to which a transition is made when the BB gaming state ends. As shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the replaying combination (normal replay) in the RT gaming state is set to be extremely higher than that in the non-RT gaming state. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game without greatly reducing the number of medals on hand. Further, in the present embodiment, while being controlled to the RT gaming state, an AT (assist time) at which the push order navigation operates is set. The push order navigation is a function of notifying the correct push order of the push order (push order bell). Therefore, while being controlled to the RT gaming state, the player increases the number of medals in hand due to frequent winning of the re-gaming combination and winning of the pressing order bell (three-choice bell) in the correct answering order. It is possible. As described above, in this embodiment, a special game period in which the number of medals on hand can be increased by combining the RT game state and the AT is created. This special game period is particularly referred to as ART (Assist Replay Time).

  Next, the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the slot machine 1 is started for the first time, it is in a non-RT gaming state. While the game is in the non-RT gaming state, the push order navigation is not operated, and thus the game is also in the non-ART state. When a BB (BB1 or BB2) is won in the non-RT gaming state and a winning is achieved for the BB, the state shifts to the BB gaming state. The BB gaming state ends with the payout of more than 310 medals.

  When the BB gaming state ends, the game shifts to an RT gaming state. As described above, during the RT gaming state, the push order navigation is operated, so that it is also during the ART. The RT game state ends when the set number of games is consumed. The number of games (RT times) is initially set to 50G (game). When a specific combination is won in the BB gaming state or the RT gaming state, an extra lottery is performed for the number of RTs (see FIG. 16). When the additional lottery is won, the number of extras determined by the lottery is added to the remaining RT times. When the RT game state ends due to the exhaustion of the set game number, the state shifts to the non-RT game state. It should be noted that when the player wins the BB in the RT gaming state and wins the BB, the game shifts to the BB gaming state.

5. Operation of the Game Control Microcomputer 61 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 61 are provided in the RAM 64. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 provided on the main control board 60 reads out and executes the main control side main processing program shown in FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed at predetermined time intervals (every 1.49 ms in this embodiment).

  [Timer Interruption Processing] As shown in FIG. 10, in the timer interruption processing, first, the register is saved (S101). Then, an input port read process (S102) is executed. In the input port reading process, signals from various sensors (for example, the start detection sensor 8a, see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60 are read. Next, a timer update process (S103) is executed. In the timer update process, the value of the timer provided in the RAM 64 is updated. Examples of the timer include a timer (see step S902 in FIG. 18) for measuring a minimum time required for one game (a minimum one game time, which is 4.1 seconds in this embodiment).

  Subsequently, a reel control process (S104) is executed. In the reel control processing, drive control of each of the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R is performed. Thereby, the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the rotation is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the speed of the rotation is maintained at a constant speed, or the rotation is stopped. Next, an LED display process (S105) is performed. In the LED display process, it controls the turning on / off of various display units and lamps (for example, the push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, etc., see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60.

  Thereafter, a command transmission process (S106) is performed. In the command transmission processing, various commands stored in a predetermined storage area (command buffer) in the main control-side main processing (see FIG. 11) are transmitted to the sub-control board 70. Next, a port output process (S107) is performed. In the port output processing, various signals are output from the output port. Specifically, for example, a drive control signal for the hopper motor 51 is output (that is, the hopper is driven). Then, the register is restored (S108), and the timer interrupt processing ends.

  [Main Control Side Main Process] As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control side main process, first, a power-on process (S201) described later is performed. Next, a game start preparation process (S202) is performed. In the game start preparation processing, a part of the storage area of the RAM 64 is initialized. Specifically, for example, a winning flag and a winning flag described later are cleared.

  Subsequently, a bet / start process (S203) for betting a medal or operating the start lever 8 is performed, and a winning combination determination process (S204) for lottery of a "role" is performed. Thereafter, a reel rotation start process (S205) for starting rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is performed.

  Next, a reel rotation stop process (S206) for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is performed, and a winning determination process (S207) for determining a winning combination is performed. Then, a payout process (S208) for paying out medals is performed. Thereafter, an RT process relating to the end of the RT game state (S209) and a BB process relating to the start and end of the BB gaming state (S210) are performed. Thereafter, the processes from steps S202 to S210 are repeatedly executed.

  [Power-On Processing] As shown in FIG. 12, in the power-on processing (S201), first, it is determined whether or not the backup is normal (S301). Specifically, a checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether the value of the checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated at the time of power failure. If the values of both checksums match, it is determined that the backup is normal. If the values of both checksums are different, it is determined that the backup is not normal. If the backup is normal in step S301, the backup set value is set as the set value of the slot machine 1 (any of settings 1 to 6) (S302), and the process proceeds to step S303. As a result, the set value before the power interruption is maintained. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S301), the process proceeds to step S303 without performing step S302.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the setting key detection sensor 18a (see FIG. 5) is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change key is inserted into a keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle. If the setting key detection sensor 18a is ON, a setting value change process (S304) is performed. In the setting value changing process, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 29 is updated based on the detection signal of the reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and is displayed on the setting display unit 29 based on the detection signal of the start detection sensor 8a. The set value is stored in the RAM 64 as a new set value. Subsequent to the setting value change processing (S304), the game control microcomputer 61 waits for the setting key detection sensor 18a to be turned off (S305), and when the setting key detection sensor 18a is turned off (YES in S305), Finish the process.

  If the setting key detection sensor 18a is not ON in step S303, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the backup is normal (S306). If the backup is normal, a recovery process (S307) is performed, and this process ends. In the return processing, the state of the slot machine 1 is returned to the state before the power failure based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S306), power-on error processing (S308) is performed, and thereafter, an infinite loop processing is performed. In the power-on error processing, processing such as setting display data for causing the payout number display unit 22 to display an error display indicating that the backup is not normal is performed.

  [Bet Start Process] As shown in FIG. 13, in the bet start process (S203), it is first determined whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S401). The automatic bet flag is a flag indicating that the winning of the re-game combination is established and the re-game privilege is given. If the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S401), an automatic bet process (S402) is performed. In the automatic betting process, the bet number is set without a bet operation (bet number setting operation) such as insertion of a new medal or pressing of a bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1-bet button 12). The bet amount is set to the same bet amount as in the previous game that won the replay. That is, if three medals have been bet in the previous game, the bet number is set to three. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted or a bet amount has been set in a predetermined storage area (S403), and turns off an automatic bet flag (S404). Then, the operation waits for the operation of the start lever 8 (S405). When the start lever 8 is operated (YES in S405), that is, when the start detection sensor 8a is turned on, the present processing is finished and the winning combination shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the determination processing (S204).

  On the other hand, if the automatic bet flag is not ON in step S401, acceptance of a bet is permitted (S406). This allows a bet operation by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 10 and a bet operation by pressing the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of medals bet (the number of medals set as the bet number) is the number of possible games (three in this embodiment) (S407). ).

  If it is not the number of games that can be started (NO in S407), subsequently, it is determined whether or not one of the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 10 and the pressing operation of the bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1 bet button 12) has been performed. Is determined (S408). If a medal has been inserted or the bet button has been operated (YES in S408), an insertion / bet process (S409) is performed. In the insertion / bet processing (S409), the setting of the bet amount or the value of the credit is updated in response to insertion of a medal, that is, in response to a detection signal of the inserted medal detection sensor 10a. In the insertion / bet processing (S409), the setting of the bet amount is updated or the credit value is updated in response to the operation of the bet button, that is, the detection signal of the MAX bet detection sensor 11a or the 1-bet detection sensor 12a. Or to update. Then, a medal insertion command indicating that the insertion of medals or the setting of the number of bets has been performed is set in a predetermined storage area (S410), and the process proceeds to step S407. Also, in step S408, if no medal has been inserted or the bet button has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S407.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 that the number of medals bet is the game startable number, then it is determined whether the start lever 8 has been operated, that is, whether the start detection sensor 8a is ON. Is determined (S411). If the start lever 8 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S408. On the other hand, if the operation of the start lever 8 has been performed, acceptance of the bet is prohibited (S412). Then, after completing this processing, the flow proceeds to the winning combination determination processing (S204) shown in FIG.

  [Winning Combination Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the winning combination determination process (S204), first, a random number acquisition process (S501) is performed. In the random number acquisition process, a random number generated by the random number generator 68 is extracted by a sampling circuit (not shown), and one extracted random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area (random number value buffer). Next, an internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the set value and the game state is set (S502). Then, based on the random number value acquired in step S501 and the internal winning combination determination table set in step S502, it is determined whether or not any combination has been won (S503). If any of the winning combinations has been won (YES in S503), a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination (internal winning combination) is turned ON (S504). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is BB (BB1 or BB2) (S505). If the winning combination is BB, the carryover combination flag (ie, the carryover combination flag of BB1) according to the type of the bonus is determined. Or, the carryover flag of BB2) is turned on (S506), and the process proceeds to step S507. If the winning combination is not BB in step S505, the process proceeds to step S507 without performing step S506. If no winning combination has been won in step S503, the process proceeds to step S507 without performing the processing of steps S504 to S506.

  In step S507, the combination determination result command including the information of the lottery result of the combination (information of the winning combination and information of not winning any combination) is set in a predetermined storage area. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a lottery process (S508) and a turn-on lamp lighting process (S509), which will be described later, and ends the process.

  [RT Number Added Lottery Processing] As shown in FIG. 15, in the RT number added lottery processing (S508), first, is the value of the gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state equal to the value “01” corresponding to the BB gaming state? It is determined whether or not it is (S601). That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state. The relationship between the value of the game state flag and the game state is as shown in the table in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, the value of the gaming state flag is set to “00” when in the non-RT gaming state, and the value of the gaming state flag is set to “01” when in the BB gaming state. At one time, the value of the gaming state flag is set to “10”.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the game is in the BB gaming state, subsequently, it is determined whether or not either the winning flag of the small combination 2 (watermelon) or the winning flag of the special re-gaming combination (special replay) is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not any of these combinations has been won (S602). If the result of this determination is YES, a lottery for the number of additions is performed (S603). The lottery of the number of additions in the BB gaming state is performed based on the addition number determination table shown in FIG. That is, a random number for determining the number of additions (a software random number in the present embodiment) that takes a value in the range of 0 to 255 is obtained, and the random number value is determined based on the watermelon winning table shown in FIG. When the special replay is won, the number of additional times is determined by making a determination based on the special replay winning table shown in FIG. In addition, it is easier to select a larger number as the number of additions at the time of winning the watermelon than at the time of winning the special replay. The range of the value of the random number for determining the number of times of addition is not limited to 0 to 255 and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the updating method and the updating timing of the additional number determination random number may be appropriately selected from known ones. Of course, a hardware random number may be used as the number of times of addition determination.

  Subsequent to step S603, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is determined to add in the lottery of the number of additions (S604). If it is determined that additional information is to be added (YES in S604), the determined number of additional information is added to the RT number counter (S605), and an additional command including information on the determined number of additional information is set in a predetermined storage area. (S606), and proceeds to step S607. If NO is determined in step S601, S602, or S604, the process proceeds to step S607. Note that the RT number counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games for continuing the RT game state by a subtraction method. When the BB is won in the non-RT game state and the BB is won, the initial setting is “ The counter is set to "50".

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “10” corresponding to the RT gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S607 that the game is in the RT gaming state, subsequently, it is determined whether or not either the winning flag of the small role 1 (cherry) or the winning flag of the BB (BB1 or BB2) is ON, that is, It is determined whether or not any of the roles has been won (S608). If the result of this determination is YES, a lottery for the number of times of addition is performed (S609). The lottery of the number of times of addition in the RT gaming state is performed based on the number-of-times-of-addition determination table shown in FIG. That is, a random number for determining the number of times of addition is acquired, and the random number value is determined based on the cherry winning table shown in FIG. 16B at the time of cherry winning, and when the BB (BB1 or BB2) is won at the time of winning, as shown in FIG. The number of additions is determined by making a determination based on the table for bonus winning shown in FIG. In addition, when the small winning combination 1 (cherry) and BB overlap, the number of additions is determined based on the table for bonus winning. In addition, when the bonus is won, the number of RTs is always added. Further, at the time of winning the bonus, the rate of selection of any additional times is higher than at the time of winning the cherry.

  Subsequent to step S609, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it has been decided to add in the lottery of the number of additions (S610). If it is determined that additional information is to be added (YES in S610), the determined additional number is added to the RT number counter (S611), and an additional command including information on the determined additional number is set in a predetermined storage area. (S612), and ends this processing. If the determination in step S607, S608, or S610 is NO, this process ends.

  [Pushing Order Lamp Lighting Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the pushing order lamp lighting process (S509), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is "10" corresponding to the RT gaming state ( S701). That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state. If it is not in the RT gaming state (NO in S701), the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the game is in the RT gaming state (YES in S701), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the pressing order bell (three-choice bell) is ON (S702). That is, it is determined whether the winning flags of the small wins 4, 8, and 9 are ON, the winning flags of the small wins 5, 7, and 9 are ON, or the winning flags of the small wins 6, 7, and 8 are ON. . If the result of the determination is NO, the present process is terminated, but if the result of the determination is YES, a pressing order notification lamp lighting process (S703) is performed.

  In the pressing order notification lamp lighting process (S703), data for turning on the lamp corresponding to the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell among the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is set. By executing the LED display process (S105) shown in FIG. 10 based on the data set here, the lamp corresponding to the correct pressing order among the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is turned on (FIG. 39 ( A)). Thereby, the correct pushing order of the pushing order bell is notified to the player. The function of notifying the player of the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell by turning on the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is the pressing order navigation. In this embodiment, in addition to the lighting of the push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R, the player is also notified of the correct push order of the push order bell by executing a push order notification effect (see FIG. 39) described later. . The notification function of the correct answer order by the push order information effect is also the push order navigation.

  [Reel Rotation Start Processing] The reel rotation start processing (S205) is executed following the winning combination determination processing (S204) (see FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 18, in the reel rotation start processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the minimum one game time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed (S901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S901), this determination is repeated. If the time has elapsed (YES in S901), the value of the timer for measuring the minimum one game time is set to a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds (S902). Then, control data for starting rotation of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is set (S903). When the reel control processing (S104) shown in FIG. 10 is executed based on the control data set here, the rotation of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a reel rotation start command indicating that the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has started in a predetermined storage area (S904), and ends this processing.

  [Reel rotation stop processing] The reel rotation stop processing (S206) is executed following the reel rotation start processing (S205) (see FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 19, in the reel rotation stop process (S206), first, it is waited for all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R to rotate at a predetermined speed (in the present embodiment, a speed of 80 rotations per minute) ( S1001). Then, when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a predetermined speed (YES in S1001), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated (S1002). The determination in step S1002 is repeatedly performed until the determination result becomes YES. If the decision result in the step S1002 is YES, subsequently, a stop control process (S1003) for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is performed. The stop control processing (S1003) will be described later.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (S1004). If the result of the determination is YES, all the stop operation flags are turned off (S1005), and this processing is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if the rotations of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have not stopped (NO in S1004), the flow proceeds to step S1002. The stop operation flag is provided corresponding to each of the left, middle, and right stop operations, and is a flag that is turned on based on an effective operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  [Stop Control Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the stop control process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 9L has been operated (S1101). That is, it is determined whether the left stop detection sensor 9La is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S1101), it is determined whether the left stop operation flag is ON (S1102), and if not, the left stop operation flag is turned ON (S1103). Then, a symbol combination stop process (S1104) of the left reel 6L is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing of the left reel 6L (S1104), the operation timing of the left stop button 9L (stop timing of the left reel 6L), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the left stop button 9L, Based on the stop status and stop position of the other reels (the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R), the game state, and the like, control data for stop control such as symbol drawing control or kicking control is set. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 10 is executed based on the control data set here, the left reel 6L is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a left reel stop command indicating that the left reel 6L has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1105), and proceeds to step S1115. If the left stop operation flag is ON in step S1102, since the left reel 6L has already been stopped, the process proceeds to step S1115 without performing the processes of steps S1103 to S1105. In step S1115, a pressing order lamp extinguishing process for turning off the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is performed. The pressing order lamp extinguishing process (S1115) will be described later in detail.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the left stop button 9L has not been operated, then it is determined whether or not the middle stop button 9C has been operated (S1106). That is, it is determined whether or not the middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S1106), it is determined whether or not the middle stop operation flag is ON (S1107). If not, the middle stop operation flag is turned ON (S1108). Then, the symbol combination stop processing (S1109) of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing of the middle reel 6C (S1109), the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C (stop timing of the middle reel 6C), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the middle stop button 9C, Control data for stop control, such as symbol drawing control or kicking control, is set based on the stop status and stop position of the other reels (left reel 6L and right reel 6R), game state, and the like. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 10 is executed based on the control data set here, the middle reel 6C is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a middle reel stop command indicating that the middle reel 6C has stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1110), and proceeds to step S1115. If the middle stop operation flag is ON in step S1107, since the middle reel 6C has already been stopped, the process proceeds to step S1115 without performing steps S1108 to S1110.

  If it is determined in step S1106 that the middle stop button 9C has not been operated, it means that the right stop button 9R has been operated (that is, the right stop detection sensor 9Ra is ON). Therefore, in this case, it is determined whether the right stop operation flag is ON (S1111), and if not, the right stop operation flag is turned ON (S1112). Then, a symbol combination stop process (S1113) for the right reel 6R is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing of the right reel 6R (S1113), the operation timing of the right stop button 9R (stop timing of the right reel 6R), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the right stop button 9R, Based on the stop state and stop position of the other reels (the left reel 6L and the middle reel 6C), the game state, and the like, control data for stop control such as symbol drawing control or kicking control is set. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 10 is executed based on the control data set here, the right reel 6R is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a right reel stop command indicating that the right reel 6R has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1114), and proceeds to step S1115. If the right stop operation flag is ON in step S1111, the process proceeds to step S1115 without performing steps S1112 to S1114 because the right reel 6R has already been stopped.

  [Pushing order lamp extinguishing process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the pushing order lamp extinguishing process (S1115), it is first determined whether or not it is time to perform the first stop operation (S1201). The first stop operation is an operation of stopping the first reel while all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating. An operation of stopping the second reel while one reel is stopped and the remaining two reels are rotating is referred to as a second stop operation. An operation of stopping the third (last) reel in a situation where two reels are stopped and the remaining one reel is rotating is referred to as a third stop operation.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that it is time to perform the first stop operation, it is next determined whether any of the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is lit (S1202). Then, if any of the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is on, a pressing order notification lamp extinguishing process (S1203) is performed. In the pressing order notification lamp extinguishing process (S1203), data for turning off the lit pressing order notification lamp is set. By performing the LED display process (S105) shown in FIG. 10 based on the data set here, the lit ones of the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are turned off (FIG. 39 (B)). Or (E)). Note that the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the pressing order notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R both when the first stop operation matches the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell and when it does not.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1201 that it is not the timing at which the first stop operation has been performed (NO in S1201), or when it is determined in step S1202 that none of the push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is lit. (NO in S1202), this processing ends.

  [Winning Determination Processing] The winning determination processing (S207) is executed following the reel rotation stop processing (S206) (see FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 22, in the winning determination process (S207), first, the data of the stopped symbols (display symbols) in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is read out for each of the activated lines L1 to L5 (S1301). Then, it is determined whether or not the combination of the stop symbols on each of the activated lines L1 to L5 matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the “role” (see FIG. 7) (S1302). If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the “role” among the combinations of stopped symbols on the activated lines L1 to L5 (YES in S1302), the winning of the “role” has been established, and thus the winning combination (prize-winning role) ) Is turned on (S1303).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not there is a winning of the re-gaming combination (that is, whether or not the winning flag of the re-gaming combination is ON) (S1304). If the result of this determination is YES, the automatic bet flag is turned on (S1305), and the flow proceeds to step S1307. As a result, in the next bet start process (step S203, see FIG. 13), the automatic bet process (S402) is executed.

  On the other hand, if the winning flag of the re-gaming combination is not ON in step S1304, the winning of any combination other than the re-gaming combination is established (the winning flag of any combination other than the re-gaming combination is ON). Therefore, the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is set in the payout number counter (S1306), and the process proceeds to step S1307. Specifically, for example, when the winning flag of the small win 2 (watermelon) is ON, “14” is set to the payout number counter (see FIG. 7). Since the payout number at the time of winning the BB (BB1 or BB2) is “0” (see FIG. 7), when the winning flag of BB is ON, the value of the payout number counter remains “0”. Not updated.

  If it is determined in step S1302 that there is no combination of symbols corresponding to the "role" in the combination of stopped symbols on the activated lines L1 to L5, the process immediately proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, a winning determination command including information on the result of the winning determination of the winning combination (information on the winning combination or information indicating that no winning has been achieved) is set in a predetermined storage area.

  [Payout Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the payout process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout number counter is greater than "0" (S1501). When the value of the number-of-payouts counter is larger than "0", it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is "01" corresponding to the BB gaming state (S1502). That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state. If it is in the BB gaming state, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted based on the value of the payout number counter (S1503), and the process proceeds to step S1504. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the remaining payable number in the BB gaming state, and is a counter that is set to “310” at the start of the BB gaming state, as described later. If it is determined in step S1502 that the game is not in the BB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1504 without performing step S1503.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a credit addition process (S1504) and a medal payout process (S1505). In the credit addition process (S1504), the credit value is added by the value of the payout number counter. The addition of the credit value is performed within a range not exceeding “50”. If adding the value of the payout number counter to the value of the credit exceeds “50”, in the medal payout process (S1505), the medals exceeding the value are paid out from the medal payout exit. That is, in the medal payout process (S1505), the drive control signal of the hopper motor 51 is set as needed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 clears the value of the number-of-payouts counter to “0” (S1506), and ends this processing. If it is determined in step S1501 that the value of the number-of-payouts counter is not larger than “0”, the process ends immediately without performing the processes of steps S1502 to S1506.

  [RT Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the RT process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “10” corresponding to the RT gaming state (S1601). That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state. If it is not during the RT gaming state (NO in S1601), the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is during the RT gaming state (YES in S1601), the value of the RT number counter is decremented by 1 (S1602), and it is determined whether the value of the RT number counter is "0" (S1602). S1603).

  If the value of the RT number counter is not “0” (NO in S1603), this processing is immediately terminated to continue the RT game state. On the other hand, if the value of the RT number counter is “0” (YES in S1603), the value of the gaming state flag is set to the non-RT gaming state in order to end the RT gaming state and shift to the non-RT gaming state. The corresponding value is set to “00” (S1604). Then, an RT end command indicating the end of the RT gaming state is set in a predetermined storage area (S1605), and this processing ends.

  [BB Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the BB processing (S210), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “01” corresponding to the BB gaming state (S1701). If the determination result is NO, it means that the game is in the non-RT game state or the RT game state. In this case, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag of BB (BB1 or BB2) is ON (S1702). That is, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been achieved. If the winning of BB has not been established (NO in S1702), this processing is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the winning of BB is established (YES in S1702), the value of the bonus end number counter is set to “310” (S1703).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is “00” corresponding to the non-RT game state (S1704). If the determination result is YES, that is, if the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the value of the RT number counter is set to “50” (S1705), and the process proceeds to step S1706. In other words, in the present embodiment, the initial setting value of the number of RTs when shifting from the BB winning in the non-RT gaming state to the RT gaming state via the BB winning is set to 50 times. If it is determined in step S1704 that the value of the gaming state flag is not “00” corresponding to the non-RT gaming state, a BB prize is won from the BB winning in the RT gaming state, so that the processing of step S1705 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S1706.

  In step S1706, the value of the gaming state flag is set to a value “01” corresponding to the BB gaming state. Then, the carryover combination flag of the BB (BB1 or BB2) is turned off (S1707), and a BB start command indicating the start of shifting to the BB gaming state is set in a predetermined storage area (S1708), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1701 that the game is in the BB gaming state (YES in S1701), subsequently, it is determined whether the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (S1709). . If the value of the bonus end number counter is equal to or greater than “0” (NO in S1709), the total number of payouts in the BB gaming state has not yet exceeded 310, so that the BB gaming state is immediately executed to continue the BB gaming state. Finish the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1709 that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (YES in S1709), the total number of payouts in the BB gaming state exceeds 310, so the BB gaming state Is set to a value "10" corresponding to the RT gaming state in order to end the game and shift to the RT gaming state (S1710). Then, an RT start command indicating the start of transition to the RT gaming state is set in a predetermined storage area (S1711), and this processing ends.

6. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 71 [Sub-Control Side Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, flags, statuses, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 are provided in the RAM 74. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 71 provided on the sub-control board 70 reads the sub-control-side main processing program shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control-side main processing, first, a power-on processing (S4001) is performed. In the process at power-on, an error check of the stored contents of the RAM 74, initial setting of the RAM 74, and the like are performed. Next, a received command analysis process (S4002) described later is performed. The received command analysis process is a process of setting an effect to be executed and the like in accordance with various commands received from the main control board 60. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs an effect button process (S4003). In the effect button processing, a signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a is read, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 46 has been operated. Then, based on the signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a, the effect to be executed is set.

  Next, effect control microcomputer 71 performs a scenario timer setting process (S4004). In the scenario timer set process, based on the effect settings in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003) (effect data set in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003)) , Set the value of the scenario timer. In the present embodiment, in the received command analysis processing (S4002), the effect data of the battle chance effect scenario may be set. When the production data of the battle chance production scenario is set, a value (see FIG. 35 (B)) corresponding to the production time of the scenario is set in the scenario timer.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a voice control process (S4005). In the voice control process, based on the effect setting in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003) (the effect data set in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003)), The sound corresponding to the effect setting is output from the speaker 41. Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a lamp control process (S4006). In the lamp control process, based on the effect setting in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003), the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are turned on in a light emission mode corresponding to the effect setting. And turn it off.

  Next, effect control microcomputer 71 performs an image control process (S4007). In the image control process, based on the effect setting in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003) (the effect data set in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003)), A command related to image control is output to the image control board 80 so that the effect image corresponding to the effect setting is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 causes the image display device 42 to display the effect image indicated by the command. By executing the processes of steps S4005 to S4007, the sound from the speaker 41, the emission of the lamps (the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R), the display of the effect image by the image display device 42, and the like are performed. The combined game effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 71 repeatedly executes the processing from steps S4002 to S4007.

  Note that all of the received command analysis processing (S4002), the effect button processing (S4003), the scenario timer setting processing (S4004), the voice control processing (S4005), the lamp control processing (S4006), and the image control processing (S4007) Alternatively, a part of the processing may be performed not as a loop process in the sub-control-side main process but as a timer interrupt process for the sub-control-side main process.

  [Sub-controller timer interrupt processing] With the execution of the sub-control-side main processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer 71 executes the sub-controller timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. It is executed every 1 ms in the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, in the sub-controller timer interrupt process, a timer update process (S4101) is performed. In the timer update process (S4101), the values of various timers such as a scenario timer are updated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is larger than “0”, and if it is larger, the value is decremented by one. It should be noted that the scenario timer is set to a value corresponding to the time of the effect when an effect relating to a certain scenario is executed (for example, to the value 4000 corresponding to 4 seconds when the effect of scenario 3 shown in FIG. 35 (B) is executed). Set). Therefore, when the value of the scenario timer is reduced to “0”, the effect time of the scenario has ended. Subsequently, effect controlling microcomputer 71 performs other processing (S4102) other than updating of the timer, and ends the sub-control-side timer interrupt processing.

  [Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the received command analysis process (S4002), first, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S4401). If the combination determination result command has been received (YES in S4401), a combination determination result command reception process (S4402) described later is performed, and the process ends.

  If the combination determination result command has not been received (NO in S4401), it is determined whether a reel rotation start command has been received (S4403). If a reel rotation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a reel rotation start command reception process (S4404) is performed, and this process ends. In the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (S4404), for example, effect data of an effect to be executed when the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started is set.

  If a reel rotation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), it is determined whether a reel stop command (a left reel stop command, a middle reel stop command, or a right reel stop command) has been received (S4405). . If a reel stop command has been received (YES in S4405), a reel stop command receiving process (S4406) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  If a reel stop command has not been received (NO in S4405), it is determined whether a medal insertion command has been received (S4407). If a medal insertion command has been received (YES in S4407), a medal insertion command receiving process (S4408) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  If a medal insertion command has not been received (NO in S4407), it is determined whether a BB start command has been received (S4409). If a BB start command has been received (YES in S4409), a BB start command reception process (S4410) is performed, and the process ends. In the BB start command reception process (S4410), a process of setting the value of the game status indicating the current game status to a value “01” corresponding to the BB game status, a process of setting an effect in the BB game status, and the like. I do.

  If the BB start command has not been received (NO in S4409), it is determined whether an RT start command has been received (S4411). If the RT start command has been received (YES in S4411), the process at the time of receiving the RT start command (S4412) is performed, and this process ends. In the process of receiving an RT start command (S4412), a process of setting the value of the game status indicating the current game status to a value “10” corresponding to the RT game status, a process of setting an effect in the RT game status, and the like. I do.

  If an RT start command has not been received (NO in S4411), it is determined whether an RT end command has been received (S4413). If an RT end command has been received (YES in S4413), an RT end command reception process (S4414) is performed, and this process ends. In the process of receiving the RT end command (S4414), a process of setting the value of the game state status indicating the current game state to the value “00” corresponding to the non-RT game state, and an effect in the non-RT game state are set. Perform processing and the like.

  If the RT end command has not been received (NO in S4413), a process at the time of receiving other commands (S4415) is performed, and this process ends. In the process of receiving other commands (S4415), it is determined whether or not a command (addition command, winning determination command, etc.) other than the above-mentioned command is received, and if received, the command corresponding to the received command is determined. Perform processing.

  [Process at the Time of Receiving a Combination Determination Result Command] As shown in FIG. 29, in the process of receiving a combination determination result command (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 71 acquires an effect random number (S4501). In the present embodiment, the effect random number is a hardware random number and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The effect random number may be a software random number (that is, a random number whose value is updated by a random number update process by the effect control microcomputer 71). In this case, known methods and methods for updating the random value can be appropriately used. In addition, the range of the value of the effect random number need not be 0 to 65535, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 selects an effect content determination table based on the information of the internal winning combination indicated in the combination determination result command (S4502). For example, when the small winning combination 1 (cherry) has been won, the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 35A is selected. In the present embodiment, as a case of winning the small part 1 (cherry), a case where the small part 1 (cherry) and BB1 are overlapped, a case where the small part 1 (cherry) and BB2 are overlapped, and There are three cases in which the small win 1 (cherry) is solely elected (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the internal winning combination is small combination 1 (cherry), a battle chance effect in which the ally character and the enemy character battle is selected. The battle chance production includes a battle battle production of victory and a battle chance production of defeat. The victory battle chance effect is an effect in which the ally character defeats the enemy character. The battle chance effect of defeat is an effect in which an ally character defeats an enemy character.

  When the small win 1 (cherry) and the BB (BB1 or BB2) overlap, a battle chance effect of winning is selected. On the other hand, when the small role 1 (Cherry) is elected alone, a battle chance production of defeat is selected. In other words, the winning battle chance effect is an effect that informs of the bonus winning (winning of BB), and the defeat battle chance effect is an effect that notifies that the bonus is not won. It should be noted that the battle chance effect does not need to be able to definitively notify the bonus prize, but may be a level that indicates that the prize has been won. As an example of an effect indicating that the bonus has been won, an effect of displaying a rainbow-colored frame image in a peripheral display area of the display screen 42a or the like can be given.

  The battle chance effect of the present embodiment is an effect in which the story progresses sequentially according to the game operation by the player. The game operation includes a bet operation (betting number setting operation), a start operation (operation of the start lever 8), a first stop operation, a second stop operation, and a third stop operation. The operation of the effect button 46 may be included in the game operation.

  In the victory battle chance production, in principle, the production proceeds in the order of FIG. 36 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (E) → (F) (the victory battle of FIG. 35 (A)). Chance production pattern 1). Specifically, in the victory battle chance effect, an image shown in FIG. 36A (an image indicating that it is a battle chance effect) is displayed at the time of the start operation, and at the time of the first stop operation, the image shown in FIG. 36 (C) and the image shown in FIG. 36 (D) at the time of the second stop operation (the ally character and the enemy character glare each other, and then the ally character becomes the enemy character). (Attack video) is displayed. Then, at the time of the third stop operation, an image shown in FIG. 36E (an image showing that the ally character determines victory and the enemy character loses) is displayed. At the time of the bet operation for the next game, the image shown in FIG. The image shown in (F) (the image showing the character “Bonus determined!” And the ally character being happy) is displayed. By executing such a series of effects (a series of effects in which the contents of the effects are connected with meaning), the player is notified of the winning of the bonus.

  Also, in the battle chance production of defeat, in principle, the production proceeds in the order of FIG. 36 (A) → (B) → (C) → (G) → (H) → (I) (see FIG. 35 (A)). Battle chance production pattern 1). In detail, in the defeat battle chance production, at the start operation, the image shown in FIG. 36A (image indicating that it is a battle chance production) is displayed, and at the time of the first stop operation, the image shown in FIG. The displayed image (the image showing the battle battle card) is displayed. Up to this point, it is the same as winning battle chance production. Then, at the time of the second stop operation, the images shown in FIGS. 36C and 36G (moving images in which the ally character and the enemy character glare and then the enemy character attacks the ally character) are displayed. That is, at the time of the second stop operation, the process branches to an effect different from the winning battle chance effect. Then, at the time of the third stop operation, an image shown in FIG. 36H (an image showing that the enemy character has won and the ally character is crying) is displayed, and at the time of the bet operation for the next game, the image shown in FIG. A background image shown in I) (a background image according to the current game state, in this case, a daytime background image including a mountain image and a sun image as a background image according to the non-RT game state) is displayed. By executing such a series of effects, the player is notified that no bonus has been won.

  Here, in the present embodiment, if the third stop operation is performed earlier than the predetermined reference timing after the second stop operation during the execution of the victory battle chance effect, the process shown in FIG. The images in FIGS. 37B and 37C are displayed instead of the images. The predetermined reference timing is the display timing of the image shown in FIG. 36D (when two seconds have elapsed from the start of the effect at the time of the second stop operation (see scenario 3 in FIG. 35B)). Thus, even if the image shown in FIG. 36D is not displayed, the image shown in FIG. 37B is displayed before the image shown in FIG. 37C is displayed (the image shown in FIG. 36E). An image will be displayed. Therefore, the story is that the protagonist character glaring at the time of the second stop operation attacks (see FIGS. 37A and 37B), and as a result, the protagonist character defeats the enemy character (see FIG. 37C). Can be recognized by the player. Of course, when a betting operation is performed thereafter, the image shown in FIG. 37D (the image shown in FIG. 36F) is displayed. This effect pattern is a winning battle chance effect pattern 2 in FIG. 35 (A).

  In the present embodiment, if the third stop operation is performed earlier than the predetermined reference timing after the second stop operation when the battle chance effect of defeat is being executed, the image of FIG. , The images shown in FIGS. 38B and 38C are displayed. The predetermined reference timing is the display timing of the image shown in FIG. 36 (G) (when two seconds have elapsed from the start of the effect at the time of the second stop operation (see scenario 6 in FIG. 35 (B))). Thus, even when the image shown in FIG. 36G is not displayed, the image shown in FIG. 38B is displayed before the image shown in FIG. 38C is displayed (the image shown in FIG. 36H). An image will be displayed. Therefore, the story that the enemy character glaring at the time of the second stop operation attacks (see FIGS. 38A and 38B), and as a result, the hero character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 38C). Can be recognized by the player. Of course, when a betting operation is performed thereafter, the image shown in FIG. 38D (the image shown in FIG. 36I) is displayed. Note that this effect pattern is a defeat battle chance effect pattern 2 in FIG.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the player quickly operates the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R, and all the effect images to be displayed in the battle chance effect are not displayed, the meaning of a series of effects To the extent that the player can understand the (story), the effect image is supplementarily displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the connection between the images and to reduce the effect of the battle chance effect.

  Returning to FIG. 29, the description of the processing when the combination determination result command is received (S4402) will be continued. In step S4502 of the role determination result command reception process (S4402), after selecting the effect content determination table based on the information of the internal winning combination, the effect control microcomputer 71, the effect random number acquired in step S4501, A determination is made based on the effect content determination table selected in step S4502 (S4503). Thus, the effect to be executed is determined. Then, effect information indicating the effect determined by the process of step S4503 (for example, information of “effect No.” shown in FIG. 35A) is stored in a predetermined storage area (effect information buffer) of the RAM 74 (S4504). .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the effect information stored in step S4504 is effect information (effect No. 1 or effect No. 2) of a battle chance effect (S4505). If the determination result is YES, effect data “01” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 1 of the battle chance effect is set (S4506), and the process proceeds to step S4508. The effect of scenario 1 is the effect shown in FIG. 36A, and is an effect (starting effect) executed at the time of the start operation. The production time of scenario 1 is 2 seconds (see FIG. 35B).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S4506 is executed, the effect image (introduction image of battle chance effect) shown in FIG. 36A is displayed on the display screen 42a. . When the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S4506 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 2000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S4505, another process (S4507) is performed, and the process advances to the step S4508. In other processes (S4507), effect data of effects other than battle chance effects is set according to the effect information stored in step S4504.

  In step S4508, the effect control microcomputer 71 sets the value of the rotating reel number counter indicating the number of rotating reels to “3”. Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state (S4509). If the current gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is the RT gaming state, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the combination determination result command is “push order bell” (S4510). If the result of the determination is NO, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the judgment result is YES, the effect data of the pressing order notification effect for notifying the correct pressing order of the winning pressing order bell is set (S4511), and this processing ends.

  After step S4511 is executed, the image control processing (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, so that the effect image of the push order notification effect (assist effect) is displayed on the display screen 42a. The push order notification effect shown in FIG. 39 (A) is a push order information effect that is executed when the small wins 5, 7, and 9 are repeatedly won, and is an effect that notifies that the middle reel 6C is stopped first. As shown in FIG. 39 (A), in the pressing order notification effect of the present embodiment, an effect image in which the number “1” is designed is displayed in an area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the reel to be stopped first, and In the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the reels other than the reel to be stopped, an effect image with a diamond shape is displayed.

  When the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated in the correct answer pressing order, the effect image in the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the operated stop button is hidden (FIG. 39 (A) )-(D)). On the other hand, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are not operated in the order of the correct answer, the character image of "MISS!" Is displayed until all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped. It is displayed on the screen 42a (see FIG. 39E). In addition, the press order notification effect may be such that the correct answer order is notified by voice together with the display of the effect image or instead of the display of the effect image. In this case, after step S4509 is executed, the sound control processing (S4005) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, so that the sound such as “left”, “middle”, or “right” is output from the speaker 41. The Rukoto.

  [Reel Stop Command Reception Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the reel stop command reception processing (S4406), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotating reel number counter is "3" (S4701). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is "3", it is the timing at which the first stop operation has been performed, so that a first stop operation process (S4702) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4706.

  In step S4706, the value of the rotating reel counter is decremented by one. Then, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the pressing order notification effect is being executed (S4707). If the pressing order notification effect is being executed (YES in S4707), the effect data of the pressing order notification effect is updated according to whether the current stop operation is any of the first stop operation to the third stop operation. (S4708), this process ends. On the other hand, if the pressing order notification effect is not being executed (NO in S4707), the process ends without performing the process in step S4708.

  If the current stop operation is the first stop operation in step S4708, the effect data of the push order notification effect is updated according to whether or not the stop operation is in the correct answer order. Specifically, if it is in the correct answer pressing order, for example, effect data for displaying an effect image at the time of a correct answer shown in FIG. 39B is set. On the other hand, if the order is not correct, the effect data for displaying the effect image at the time of error shown in FIG. 39 (E) is set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to one of the screens of FIG. 39 (B) or (E).

  If the current stop operation is the second stop operation in step S4708 and the first stop operation is in the order of the correct answer, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. Is set. Thus, the display screen 42a is controlled to the screen shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not in the correct answer order, the effect data of the push order notification effect at the timing of the second stop operation is not updated. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 39 (E) is continuously displayed.

  If the current stop operation is the third stop operation in step S4708 and the first stop operation is in the order of the correct answer, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. Is set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to the screen shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not in the correct answer order, the effect data of the push order notification effect at the timing when the third stop operation is performed is not updated. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 39 (E) is continuously displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, while the push order navigation is operating, the push order notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R not only indicate the push order to the player by lighting, but also the push order on the image display device 42. The announcement order also shows the player in the pushing order. Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate the correct pushing order of the pushing order bell to the player. During the RT game state, that is, during the ART, not only the push order bell but also all or a part of other winnings (cherry, watermelon, replay, bonus, etc.) may be notified to the player. In this case, the notification of the winning of another role may be made on either the main control board 60 side or the sub control board 70 side, or may be made on both sides.

  In step S4701 of the reel stop command receiving process (S4406) shown in FIG. 30, if the value of the rotating reel number counter is not "3", then whether or not the value of the rotating reel number counter is "2" Is determined (S4703). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is “2”, it is the timing at which the second stop operation has been performed, so that a second stop operation process (S4704) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4706. If the value of the rotating reel number counter is not “2” in step S4703, the value of the rotating reel number counter is “1”, which is the timing when the third stop operation is performed. Time processing (S4705) is performed, and the flow advances to step S4706.

  [First Stop Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the first stop operation process (S4702), first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information (effect No. 1 or effect No. 1) of the battle chance effect. It is determined whether or not 2) (S4801). If the determination result is YES, the effect data “02” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 2 of the battle chance effect is set (S4802), and the process ends. The effect of scenario 2 is the effect shown in FIG. 36 (B), which is an effect performed at the time of the first stop operation (first stop operation effect). The production time of scenario 2 is 2 seconds (see FIG. 35 (B)).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S4802 is executed, the effect image (introduction image of the battle card) shown in FIG. 36 (B) is displayed on the display screen 42a. After the execution of step S4802, when the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 2000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S4801, other processing (S4803) is performed, and this processing ends. In the other processing (S4803), processing such as setting the effect data of the effect for the first stop operation other than the battle chance effect in accordance with the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  [Second Stop Operation Processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the second stop operation processing (S4704), first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information (effect No. 1) of the winning battle chance effect. It is determined whether or not there is (S4901). If the determination result is YES, the effect data “03” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 3 of the battle chance effect is set (S4902), and the process ends. The effect of Scenario 3 is the effect shown in FIGS. 36 (C) and (D), and is an effect executed at the time of the second stop operation (the effect for the second stop operation). The production time of scenario 3 is 4 seconds (see FIG. 35B).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S4902 is executed, the effect image (allied character and enemy character shown in FIGS. 36C and 36D) is displayed on the display screen 42a. An effect image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character while glaring is displayed. When the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S4902 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 4000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S4901, the effect control microcomputer 71 subsequently determines whether or not the effect information stored in step S4504 is effect information (effect No. 2) of a defeat battle chance effect. Yes (S4903). If the determination result is YES, the effect data “07” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 6 of the battle chance effect is set (S4904), and the process ends. The effect of scenario 6 is the effect shown in FIGS. 36 (C) and (G), and is an effect executed at the time of the second stop operation. The production time of scenario 6 is 4 seconds (see FIG. 35 (B)).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after the execution of step S4904, the effect image (the ally character and the enemy character) shown in FIGS. 36 (C) and (G) is displayed on the display screen 42a. An effect image in which the enemy character attacks the ally character is displayed. After the execution of step S4904, when the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 4000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  If NO is determined in step S4903, effect control microcomputer 71 performs other processing (S4905), and ends this processing. In the other processing (S4905), processing such as setting the effect data of the effect for the second stop operation other than the battle chance effect in accordance with the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  [Third Stop Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the third stop operation process (S4705), first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information (effect No. 1) of the victory battle chance effect. It is determined whether or not there is (S5001). If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is less than a predetermined value (S5002). In the present embodiment, the predetermined value in step S5002 is “2000”. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect of Scenario 3 has been executed for more than 2 seconds. The effect of Scenario 3 is an effect in which an image in which the ally character and the enemy character glare is displayed for 2 seconds, and then, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character for 2 seconds is displayed (see FIG. 35B). ). That is, the state in which the effect of the scenario 3 is executed for more than two seconds is a state in which the image shown in FIG. 36D is displayed on the display screen 42a. If this state is reached, the player is aware that the ally character is attacking in the battle.

  Therefore, if the decision result in the step S5002 is YES, the effect data “04” (see FIG. 35 (B)) of the scenario 4-1 of the battle chance effect is set (S5003), and this processing ends. The effect of the scenario 4-1 is the effect shown in FIG. 36 (E), which is an effect executed at the time of the third stop operation (the effect for the third stop operation). The production time of scenario 4-1 is 2 seconds (see FIG. 35B).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5003 is executed, the effect image shown in FIG. 36 (E) (effect image notifying that the ally character has won) is displayed on the display screen 42a. ) Is displayed. After the execution of step S5003, if the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 2000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S5002, the effect data “05” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 4-2 of the battle chance effect is set (S5004), and the process ends. If the decision result in the step S5002 is NO, it means that the effect of the scenario 3 has not been executed for more than 2 seconds. That is, the image shown in FIG. 36D is not yet displayed on the display screen 42a, and the image shown in FIG. 36C is displayed on the display screen 42a. In this state, the player does not recognize whether the ally character attacks or the enemy character attacks in the battle.

  Therefore, in such a state, the effect of the scenario 4-2 is selected as the effect for the third stop operation. The effect of scenario 4-2 is the effect shown in FIGS. 37 (B) and (C). The production time of scenario 4-2 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 35B).

  When the image control processing (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5004 is executed, the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (B) and FIG. 37 (C) is displayed on the display screen 42a. (A 1-second moving image to notify that the ally character has won) and a 2-second moving image to notify that the ally character has won) are displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, before displaying an effect image (see FIG. 37C) that notifies that the ally character has won, an effect image that notifies that the ally character attacks with a special attack (see FIG. 37). (B) is displayed, even if the third stop operation is performed before the effect image shown in FIG. 36 (D) is displayed, a series of ally characters attacking and victory over the enemy character. The player can understand the story of the game.

  When the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5004 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 3000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  If NO is determined in step S5001, the effect control microcomputer 71 subsequently determines whether or not the effect information stored in step S4504 is effect information (effect No. 2) of a defeat battle chance effect. Yes (S5005). If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether the value of the scenario timer is less than a predetermined value (S5006). In the present embodiment, the predetermined value in step S5006 is “2000”. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect of Scenario 6 has been executed for more than 2 seconds. The effect of Scenario 6 is an effect in which an image in which an ally character and an enemy character glares for 2 seconds is displayed, and then, an image in which the enemy character attacks the ally character for 2 seconds is displayed (see FIG. 35 (B)). ). That is, the state where the effect of the scenario 6 is executed for more than 2 seconds is a state where the image shown in FIG. 36 (G) is displayed on the display screen 42a. If this state is reached, the player is aware that the enemy character is attacking in the battle.

  Therefore, if the decision result in the step S5006 is YES, the effect data “08” (see FIG. 35 (B)) of the scenario 7-1 of the battle chance effect is set (S5007), and this processing ends. The effect of the scenario 7-1 is the effect shown in FIG. 36 (H), which is an effect executed at the time of the third stop operation. The production time of scenario 7-1 is 2 seconds (see FIG. 35 (B)).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5007 is executed, the effect image shown in FIG. 36H is displayed on the display screen 42a (the effect image notifying that the ally character has been defeated). ) Is displayed. After the execution of step S5007, when the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 2000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S5006, the effect data “09” (see FIG. 35 (B)) of the scenario 7-2 of the battle chance effect is set (S5008), and the process ends. If the decision result in the step S5006 is NO, it means that the effect of the scenario 6 has not been executed for more than 2 seconds. That is, the image shown in FIG. 36 (G) is not yet displayed on the display screen 42a, and the image shown in FIG. 36 (C) is displayed on the display screen 42a. In this state, the player does not recognize whether the ally character attacks or the enemy character attacks in the battle.

  Therefore, in such a state, the effect of the scenario 7-2 is selected as the effect for the third stop operation. The effect of scenario 7-2 is the effect shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and (C). The production time of scenario 7-2 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 35 (B)).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after the execution of step S5008, the effect image shown in FIG. 38 (B) and FIG. Is displayed, and a two-second video notifying that the ally character has been defeated is displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, before displaying the effect image (see FIG. 38 (C)) for notifying that the ally character has been defeated, the effect image for notifying that the enemy character attacks with a special attack (FIG. 38). (B) is displayed, even if the third stop operation is performed before the effect image shown in FIG. 36 (G) is displayed, a series of the enemy character attacks and the ally character is defeated. The player can understand the story of the game.

  When the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5008 is executed, the value of the scenario timer is set to 3000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed.

  If NO is determined in step S5005, effect control microcomputer 71 performs other processing (S5009), and ends this processing. In the other processing (S5009), processing such as setting the effect data of the effect for the third stop operation other than the battle chance effect in accordance with the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  [Medal Insertion Command Receiving Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the medal insertion command receiving process (S4408), first, the effect data currently set is the effect data “04” (“04”) of the battle chance effect scenario 4-1. It is determined whether or not it is the effect data “05” of scenario 4-2 (see FIG. 35B) (S5101). If the determination result is YES, effect data “06” (see FIG. 35B) of the scenario 5 of the battle chance effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S5106. The effect of scenario 5 is the effect shown in FIG. 36 (F), which is an effect executed at the time of the bet operation (bet operation effect).

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5102 is executed, the effect image (the character image of “BONUS fixed!” And the ally character) shown in FIG. Is displayed).

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S5101, the effect control microcomputer 71 then sets the effect data currently set to the effect data “08” of the scenario 7-1 of the battle chance effect (see FIG. 35B). ) Or the effect data “09” of scenario 7-2 is determined (S5103). If the determination result is YES, the effect data of the set scenario is cleared (S5104), the effect data of the background image is set (S5105), and the process proceeds to step S5106. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S5105 is executed, a background image (a background image indicating day) shown in FIG. 36 (I) is displayed on the display screen 42a.

  In step S5106, other processing is performed. In the other processing (S5106), information on the number of bets and the number of credits is obtained from the received medal insertion command, and the effect data for bet operation effects other than the battle chance effect is set according to the effect information stored in step S4504. Or

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the small role 1 (cherry) is won, a battle chance effect is executed, and depending on whether the ally character wins or loses in the battle chance effect, it is determined whether or not the BB is repeatedly won. Is to be announced.

7. Effects and the like of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the victory battle chance effect is executed, the effect (E) shown in FIG. Whether the effect of the scenario 4-1) is executed or the effect shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C (the effect of the scenario 4-2) is changed. In addition, when a battle chance effect of defeat is executed, whether the effect shown in FIG. 36 (H) (the effect of scenario 7-1) is executed according to the timing of the third stop operation, or FIG. 38 (B) And whether the effect shown in (C) (the effect of scenario 7-2) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of adjusting the timing of the game operation, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the battle chance effect. Also, by providing the player with the pleasure of adjusting the timing of the game operation, it is possible to make the game hard to get tired of.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the timing of the third stop operation is before the display of the image shown in FIG. 36 (D), the effect content shown in FIG. The contents of the effect shown in (C) are connected. Also, even if the timing of the third stop operation is before the display of the image shown in FIG. 36 (G), the contents of the effect shown in FIG. 36 (C) and the effect shown in FIGS. Content is connected. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the production contents (development of the story) of the battle chance production. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the battle chance effect.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even when the timing of the third stop operation is before the image shown in FIG. 36D or the image shown in FIG. 36G is displayed, that is, at the time of the second stop operation Even if it is the timing when the performance of the second stop operation is not seen to the end, in the same way as when the production is operated at the timing when the performance is seen to the end, whether the bonus is correct or not (lottery result of the role) is correctly given to the player. Be informed. Therefore, even if the timing of the third stop operation is early, the lottery result of the combination is not shown or the lottery result different from the actual lottery result is not shown. It is possible to play.

  In the present embodiment, the battle chance effect corresponds to a “progress effect”. In addition, an effect at the time of the second stop operation in the victory battle chance effect (the effect of the scenario 3 shown in FIGS. 36C and 36D) and an effect at the time of the second stop operation in the defeat battle chance effect (FIG. 36) (C) and the effect of scenario 6 shown in (G)) correspond to the “first effect”. In addition, the effect at the time of the third stop operation in the victory battle chance effect and the effect at the time of the third stop operation in the defeat battle chance effect correspond to the “second effect”. The effect at the time of the third stop operation (effect of scenario 4-1) shown in FIG. 36 (E) and the effect at the time of the third stop operation (effect of scenario 7-1) shown in FIG. This corresponds to the “normal second effect”, and is the effect (the effect of the scenario 4-2) at the time of the third stop operation shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C, and the second effect shown in FIGS. 38B and 38C. The effect at the time of the 3 stop operation (the effect of the scenario 7-2) corresponds to the “special second effect”. The timing after 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the production of the scenario 3 or the scenario 6 corresponds to the “first operation timing”, and the timing until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the production of the production of the scenario 3 or the scenario 6. Corresponds to the “second operation timing”. The effect shown in FIG. 36 (D) and the effect shown in FIG. 36 (G) correspond to the “end portion of the first effect”, and the effect shown in FIG. Part in the middle before the end part ".

  The effect control microcomputer 71 performing the process of step S5002 or the process of S5006 constitutes a timing determining unit that determines whether the timing of the game operation is earlier than a predetermined timing for the first effect. . The production control microcomputer 71 capable of executing the processing of step S5003 and the processing of S5004, or the processing of step S5007 and the processing of S5008, etc., normally performs the second production or the special second production in accordance with the determination result of the timing determination means. An effect executing means for executing one of the effects is configured. The effect control microcomputer 71 that performs the processing of step S4004 and the processing of S4101 constitutes a remaining time measuring unit that measures the remaining effect time of the first effect. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 71 capable of executing the processing of steps S5002 to S5004 or the processing of steps S5006 to S5008 is configured to execute the second effect or the normal effect in accordance with the remaining time of the first effect when the game operation is performed. An effect executing means for executing any one of the special second effects is configured.

8. Modification Example Next, a modification example (the second embodiment and other modification examples) will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

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A gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second mode, the battle chance effect may be executed over a plurality of consecutive games. This is a point different from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. An effect that may be executed over a plurality of consecutive games is referred to as a continuous effect.

  More specifically, in the second battle mode, a victory battle chance effect is produced in a mode in which a win or loss occurs in one game (effect No. 11 shown in FIG. 46), and an effect in a mode in which a win or loss occurs in a second game (FIG. There are production No. 12 and production No. 13) shown in FIG. Also, in the battle chance production of defeat, an effect in which a win or loss occurs in one game (effect No. 14 shown in FIG. 46) and an effect in which a win or loss occurs in a second game (effect No. 15 shown in FIG. 46). And production No. 16).

  Production No. The eleventh victory battle chance effect is an effect of displaying images in the order of FIG. 48 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (E) → (F) (effect of pattern 1 in FIG. 46). It is. Production No. Twelve victory battle chances are produced in principle as shown in Fig. 48 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (G) → (H) → Fig. 49 (B) → (C) → (D). (The effect of pattern 2 in FIG. 46). Production No. In principle, the battle chance production of the 13th victory is shown in FIG. 51 → (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (G) → (H) → FIG. 49 (B) → (C) → (D ) (Display of pattern 4 in FIG. 46).

  Production No. The battle chance effect of the defeat of 14 is an effect of displaying images in the order of FIG. 51 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (E) → (F) (effect of pattern 6 in FIG. 46). It is. Production No. In principle, the battle chance production of 15 defeats is as shown in Fig. 51 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (G) → (H) → Fig. 49 (E) → (F) → (G). (The effect of the pattern 7 in FIG. 46). Production No. As a rule, the battle chance production of the defeat of 16 is as shown in FIG. 48 (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (G) → (H) → FIG. 49 (E) → (F) → (G) (The effect of the pattern 9 in FIG. 46).

  However, the production No. 12 and production No. In the effect of No. 16, if a betting operation is performed before the image shown in FIG. 48 (G) is displayed, the images shown in FIG. 48 (D) (FIG. 50 (A)) are followed by FIGS. The image shown in C) is displayed (effect of pattern 3 or pattern 10 in FIG. 46). In addition, the production No. 13 and production No. In the effect of No. 15, if a betting operation is performed before the image shown in FIG. 51 (G) is displayed, the images shown in FIG. 51 (D) (FIG. 52 (A)) are followed by FIGS. The image shown in C) is displayed (effect of pattern 5 or pattern 8 in FIG. 46). For this reason, even if the betting operation of the second game in the continuous production is performed earlier than the predetermined timing, the player can grasp the connection of the production contents of the continuous production.

  Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 71 for executing such a battle chance effect will be described. In the slot machine of the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 71 executes the processing for receiving a combination determination result command shown in FIG. 40 instead of the processing for receiving a combination determination result command shown in FIG. 29. Also, the first stop operation process shown in FIG. 42A is executed instead of the first stop operation process shown in FIG. Also, the second stop operation process shown in FIG. 42B is executed instead of the second stop operation process shown in FIG. Also, the third stop operation process shown in FIG. 43 is executed instead of the third stop operation process shown in FIG. The medal insertion command receiving process shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 is executed instead of the medal insertion command receiving process shown in FIG.

  [Process at the Time of Receiving Combination Determination Result Command] As shown in FIG. 40, in the process of receiving the combination determination result command of the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is greater than “0” Is determined (S6001). The continuous effect counter is a counter that is set to “2” or “1” at the start of the battle chance effect (see Step S6102 (FIG. 41) described later). If the decision result in the step S6001 is NO, a continuous effect (battle chance effect) is not being executed, and the process advances to a step S4501. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S6001 is YES, a continuous effect is being executed, and the process advances to the step S6103 in FIG. The processing in step S6103 will be described later.

  The processing in steps S4501 to S4504 and the processing in steps S4508 to S4511 shown in FIG. 40 are the same as the processing in the first embodiment (see FIG. 29). In step S4502 in the second embodiment, if the small role 1 (cherry) has been won, the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 46 is selected. In the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs an effect data set process (S6002) following step S4504, and proceeds to step S4508.

  [Effect Data Set Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the effect data set processing (S6002), the effect control microcomputer 71 first sets the effect information stored in step S4504 to the effect information of the battle chance effect (the effect shown in FIG. 46). No. 11 to any one of the effects No. 16) (S6101). If the determination result is YES, the value of the continuous effect counter is set according to the stored effect information (effect No.) (S6102). Specifically, the production No. 11 or production No. If it is 14, the value of the continuous effect counter is set to “1” and the effect No. 12, production No. 13, production No. No. 15 or production No. If it is 16, the value of the continuous effect counter is set to "2" (see FIG. 46).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 sets the effect data of the start effect in the battle chance effect according to the stored effect information (effect No.) and the value of the continuous effect counter (S6103), This process ends. Specifically, for example, the production No. Is “12” and the value of the continuous effect counter is “2”, the effect data “11” (see FIG. 47) of the effect of scenario 11 (the effect of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 48A) is set. .

  When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S6103 is executed, the effect image (introduction image of the battle chance effect) shown in FIG. 48A is displayed on the display screen 42a. . When the scenario timer setting process (S4004) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after the execution of step S6103, the value of the scenario timer is set to 2000. This value is decremented by one in the timer update process (S4101) each time the sub-controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is executed. When the effect data is set as described above, the effect image is displayed by executing the image control process (S4007), and the value of the scenario timer is set by executing the scenario timer set process (S4004). . This is the same in the subsequent processing.

  If NO is determined in step S6101, other processing (S6104) is performed, and this processing ends. In other processes (S6104), effect data of effects other than battle chance effects is set according to the effect information stored in step S4504.

  [First Stop Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 42A, in the first stop operation process (S4702) of the second embodiment, first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information of the battle chance effect (FIG. It is determined whether it is one of the effects No. 11 to No. 16 shown in FIG. 46) (S6201). If the determination result is YES, the effect data of the first stop operation effect is set according to the stored effect information (effect No.) and the value of the continuous effect counter, and the process ends. Specifically, for example, the production No. Is "12" and the value of the continuous effect counter is "2", the effect data "12" (see FIG. 47) of the effect of scenario 12 (the effect of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 48B) is set. . Also, for example, for production No. Is "12" and the value of the continuous effect counter is "1", the effect data "20" (see FIG. 47) of the effect of the scenario 18 (the effect of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 49B) is set. .

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S6201, other processing (S6203) is performed, and this processing ends. In the other processing (S6203), processing such as setting effect data of the effect other than the battle chance effect according to the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  [Process at the time of the second stop operation] As shown in FIG. 42B, in the process at the time of the second stop operation (S4704) of the second embodiment, first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information of the battle chance effect (FIG. It is determined whether it is any one of the effect No. 11 to the effect No. 16 shown in FIG. 46) (S6301). If the determination result is YES, the effect data for the second stop operation effect is set according to the stored effect information (effect No.) and the value of the continuous effect counter (S6302), and this processing is performed. Finish. Specifically, for example, the production No. Is "12" and the value of the continuous effect counter is "2", the effect data "13" (see FIG. 47) of the effect of scenario 13 (the effect of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 48C) is set. .

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S6301, another process (S6303) is performed, and this process ends. In the other processing (S6303), processing such as setting effect data of effects other than battle chance effects in accordance with the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  [Third stop operation process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the third stop operation process (S4705) of the second embodiment, first, the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information of the battle chance effect (shown in FIG. 46). It is determined whether it is any one of effects No. 11 to effect No. 16) (S6401). If the determination result is YES, the effect data for the third stop operation effect is set according to the stored effect information (effect No.) and the value of the continuous effect counter (S6402), and step S6404 is performed. Proceed to. Specifically, for example, the production No. Is "12" and the value of the continuous effect counter is "2", the effect data "16" of the effect of scenario 16 (the effect of 4 seconds shown in FIGS. 48 (D) and (G)) (see FIG. 47). ) Is set. Also, for example, for production No. Is “12” and the value of the continuous effect counter is “1”, the effect data “21” (see FIG. 47) of the effect of scenario 19 (the effect of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 49C) is set. .

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S6401, other processing (S6403) is performed, and the flow advances to step S6404. In the other processing (S6403), processing such as setting effect data of effects other than battle chance effects in accordance with the effect information stored in step S4504 is performed.

  In step S6404, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is greater than “0”. If the result of the determination is NO, the present process is immediately terminated. If the result of the determination is YES, the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (S6405), and the present process is terminated.

  [Medal Insertion Command Receiving Process] As shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, in the medal insertion command receiving process (S4408) of the second embodiment, first, the effect data currently set is the effect of the scenario 16 of the battle chance effect. It is determined whether or not the data is “16” (see FIG. 47) (S6501). If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is less than a predetermined value (S6502). The predetermined value in step S6502 is “2000”. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect of the scenario 16 has been executed for more than 2 seconds. The effect of scenario 16 is to display an image (FIG. 48 (D)) in which the ally character attacks the enemy character for 2 seconds, and then display an image (FIG. 48 (G)) in which the enemy character evades the attack for 2 seconds. This is an effect to be displayed. That is, the state in which the effect of the scenario 16 is executed for more than two seconds is a state in which the image shown in FIG. 48 (G) is displayed on the display screen 42a. If this state is reached, the player is aware that the attack of the ally character has been avoided in the battle.

  Therefore, if the decision result in the step S6502 is YES, the effect data “17” (see FIG. 47) of the battle chance effect scenario 17-1 is set (S6503), and the process proceeds to the step S6514. The effect of the scenario 17-1 is an effect for betting operation (an effect of displaying an image in which the ally character and the enemy character glare again) shown in FIG. 49A, and the effect time is 2 seconds (FIG. 47). reference).

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S6502, the effect data “18” (see FIG. 47) of the scenario 17-2 of the battle chance effect is set (S6504), and the process proceeds to the step S6514. If the decision result in the step S6502 is NO, the effect of the scenario 16 has not been executed for more than 2 seconds. That is, the image shown in FIG. 48 (G) is not yet displayed on the display screen 42a, and the image shown in FIG. 48 (D) is displayed on the display screen 42a. In this state, the player does not know whether the attack of the ally character hits the enemy character or not in the battle.

  Therefore, in such a state, the effect of the scenario 17-2 is selected as the effect for bet operation. The production of the scenario 17-2 is a production shown in FIGS. 50B and 50C (a 1-second moving image in which the enemy character provokes that the attack of the ally character is not so great, and the ally character and the enemy character are re-created). (2 second video). The effect time of scenario 17-2 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 47).

  In this embodiment, before displaying the image in which the ally character and the enemy character gaze again (see FIG. 50C), the image in which the enemy character provokes the ally character (see FIG. 50B) is displayed. By doing so, even if a betting operation is performed before the effect image shown in FIG. 48 (G) is displayed, a series of stories that the attack of the ally character has been replaced by the enemy character and the game has entered the second round can be performed by the player. It can be grasped.

  If NO is determined in step S6501, the effect control microcomputer 71 then determines whether the effect data currently set is effect data “25” of the scenario 23 of the battle chance effect (see FIG. 47). Is determined (S6505). If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether the value of the scenario timer is less than a predetermined value (S6506). The predetermined value in step S6506 is “2000”. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect of the scenario 23 has been executed for more than 2 seconds. The effect of the scenario 23 is to display an image (FIG. 51D) in which the enemy character attacks the ally character for 2 seconds, and then display an image (FIG. 51 (G)) in which the ally character prevents the attack for 2 seconds. This is an effect to be displayed. That is, the state in which the effect of the scenario 23 is executed for more than 2 seconds is a state in which the image shown in FIG. 51 (G) is displayed on the display screen 42a. If this state is reached, the player is aware that the ally character has prevented the attack in the battle.

  Therefore, if the decision result in the step S6506 is YES, the effect data “17” (see FIG. 47) of the battle chance effect scenario 17-1 is set (S6507), and the process proceeds to the step S6514. The effect of the scenario 17-1 is an effect for betting operation (an effect of displaying an image in which the ally character and the enemy character glare again) shown in FIG. 49 (A).

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S6506, the effect data “19” (see FIG. 47) of the scenario 17-3 of the battle chance effect is set (S6508), and the process proceeds to the step S6514. If the decision result in the step S6506 is NO, it means that the effect of the scenario 23 has not been executed for more than 2 seconds. That is, the image shown in FIG. 51 (G) is not yet displayed on the display screen 42a, and the image shown in FIG. 51 (D) is displayed on the display screen 42a. In this state, the player does not recognize whether the ally character can or cannot prevent the enemy character from attacking in the battle.

  Therefore, in such a state, the effect of the scenario 17-3 is selected as the effect for bet operation. The production of the scenario 17-3 is a production shown in FIGS. 52B and 52C (a 1-second moving image in which the ally character provokes that the attack of the enemy character is not so great, and the ally character and the enemy character are re-created). (2 second video). The effect time of scenario 17-3 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 47).

  In the present embodiment, an image in which the enemy character provokes the ally character (see FIG. 52B) is displayed before displaying the image in which the ally character and the enemy character glare again (see FIG. 52C). By doing so, even if a betting operation is performed before the effect image shown in FIG. 51 (G) is displayed, a series of stories in which the ally character has entered the second round while preventing the enemy character from attacking is displayed. It can be grasped.

  If NO is determined in step S6505, as shown in FIG. 45, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines that the effect data currently set is effect data "14" (see FIG. 47) of the scenario 14 of the battle chance effect, or It is determined whether or not it is the effect data “21” of the scenario 19 (S6509). If the determination result is YES, effect data “15” (see FIG. 47) of the scenario 15 of the battle chance effect is set (S6510), and the process proceeds to step S6514 of FIG. The effect of the scenario 15 is a bet operation effect shown in FIG. 48 (F) (or FIG. 49 (D)), and a character image of “BONUS determined!” And an effect image of the friendly character being happy are displayed on the display screen 42a. This is an effect to be displayed. In this embodiment, it is assumed that this image is continuously displayed until a bonus prize is established.

  If NO is determined in step S6509, then the effect control microcomputer 71 determines that the effect data currently set is the effect data “23” (see FIG. 47) of the scenario 21 of the battle chance effect or the effect of the scenario 22. It is determined whether the data is “24” (S6511). If the determination result is YES, the effect data of the set scenario is cleared (S6512), the effect data of the background image is set (S6513), and the flow proceeds to step S6514 in FIG. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 26 is executed after step S6513 is executed, the background image (showing daytime) shown in FIG. 51 (F) (or FIG. 49 (G)) is displayed on the display screen 42a. Background image) is displayed.

  In step S6514, other processing is performed. In the other processing (S6514), information on the number of bets and the number of credits is obtained from the received medal insertion command, and the effect data for bet operation effects other than the battle chance effect is set according to the effect information stored in step S4504. Or

  As described above, in the slot machine of the second embodiment, the bet operation of the second game in the continuous effect is performed at a predetermined timing (the timing at which the image shown in FIG. 48 (G) is displayed and the image shown in FIG. 51 (G) are displayed). Even if the display is performed earlier than the display timing), the image shown in FIG. 50B or the image shown in FIG. The image shown in)) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player grasp the story of the continuous production firmly. Therefore, the same effect as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In the second embodiment, a battle chance effect as a continuous effect corresponds to a “progress effect”. In addition, the effect at the time of the third stop operation of the first game in the battle chance effect (the effect of scenario 16 shown in FIGS. 48 (D) and (G) and the effect of scenario 23 shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and (G)) ) Corresponds to the “first effect”. In addition, the effect at the time of the betting operation of the second game in the battle chance effect corresponds to “second effect”. The effect (effect of scenario 17-1) at the time of the bet operation shown in FIG. 49 (A) (FIGS. 48 (H) and 51 (H)) corresponds to the “normal second effect”, and FIG. The effects at the time of the bet operation shown in (B) and (C) (the effect of scenario 17-2) and the effects at the time of the bet operation shown in FIGS. 52 (B) and (C) (the effect of scenario 17-3) are “ Special second effect ". Further, the timing after two seconds have elapsed from the start of the production of the scenario 16 or the scenario 23 corresponds to the “first operation timing”, and the timing until two seconds have elapsed since the start of the production of the production of the scenario 16 or the scenario 23. Corresponds to the “second operation timing”. The effect shown in FIG. 48 (G) and the effect shown in FIG. 51 (G) correspond to the “end portion of the first effect”, and the effect shown in FIG. 48 (D) and the effect shown in FIG. Are equivalent to "parts in the middle before the end of the first performance."

  In the second embodiment, the start timing of the effect of the second game of the continuous effect is the timing at which the bet operation is performed, but may be the timing at which the start operation is performed. In this case, the remaining time of the wait timer (standby time is 4.1 seconds) from when the start lever 8 is operated (when the start operation is performed, that is, when the sub control board 70 receives the role lottery result command) A configuration in which an effect image displayed in the latter half of the first effect (for example, an image shown in FIG. 48 (G) or FIG. 51 (G)) displayed in the latter half of the first effect only until the value of the first effect becomes zero, An effect image (joint image, for example, an image shown in FIG. 50 (B) or FIG. 52 (B)) connecting the first half and the first half of the second effect to such an extent that the player can understand the content may be displayed. Further, in this case, the timing for executing the second effect (specifically, the effect for displaying the image shown in FIG. 49A) may be set to a time when the sub-control board 70 receives the reel rotation start command. If the remaining time of the wait timer is already zero when the start operation is performed, the execution of the second effect may be started without displaying the second half image or the connected image.

  In the second embodiment, when an attack image of the enemy character is displayed during the first stop operation of the second game in the continuous effect (see FIG. 49 (E)), the ally character is always defeated. Even when the attack image of the enemy character is displayed at the time of the first stop operation of the game, a pattern in which the ally character wins thereafter may be mounted. In addition, after the ally character has once been defeated (after the image shown in FIG. 49 (F) is displayed), a pattern for reviving and winning may be mounted. In this case, the timing of the resurrection may be a bet operation or a start operation of the third game.

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In each of the embodiments described above, the progress effect (battle chance effect) is an image display effect in which an effect image is displayed on the image display device 42. On the other hand, the progression effect may be a sound output effect of outputting sound from the speaker 41. Specifically, for example, the first operation in which the dialogue B is output following the dialogue A, and the second production in which the dialogue D is output after the dialogue C (a dialogue that connects the dialogue B and the content (meaning)) is a game operation. It is good also as an effect performed continuously according to. In this case, when the next game operation is performed during the output period of the dialogue A, instead of outputting the dialogue C and the dialogue D, the dialogue E (the dialogue that connects the dialogue A and the content (meaning)) and the dialogue are performed. D may be output. In this configuration, the effect of outputting the words C and D corresponds to the normal second effect, and the effect of outputting the words E and D corresponds to the special second effect. Further, the speaker 41 corresponds to the effect device.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a plurality of enemy characters may be provided in the battle chance effect. In this case, it is preferable to change the degree of expectation of bonus winning for each enemy character.

  In each of the above embodiments, the battle chance effect is a progressive effect, but the effect contents of the progressive effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, it is a progression effect of the main character climbing the mountain, a first effect reaching the top of the mountain, a normal second effect taking a picture at the top of the mountain (informing of the bonus winning if the photograph is taken well), and a mountain. A special second effect of taking a break in the middle of the game (informing of the bonus winning if merging with a fellow character) may be performed. Even with such a configuration, when the first operation is executed until the end (the hero character reaches the top of the mountain) and then a game operation that triggers the execution of the second operation is performed, usually the first operation is performed. Since the two effects are executed, the connection with the effect contents (story) of the first effect is good, and the timing in which the first effect is not executed until the end (the timing in which the main character does not reach the top of the mountain) When a game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed, the special second effect is executed, so that the connection with the effect contents of the first effect is good.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, whether the second effect is normally performed as the second effect or the special second effect is performed before or after a predetermined timing within the execution period of the first effect. That is, if it is the first operation timing (after a predetermined timing in the execution period of the first effect), the second effect is normally performed, and if it is the second operation timing (before the predetermined timing in the execution period of the first effect). A special second production was performed. On the other hand, the execution period of the first effect may be divided into three or more periods (timings), and the second effect having different contents may be executed at each timing. Specifically, for example, if a game operation that triggers execution of the second effect is performed at a timing (period) in which the remaining time of the first effect is less than 10% of the effect time of the first effect, the second effect is normally performed. If a game operation that triggers execution of the second effect is performed at a timing when the remaining time of the first effect is 10% or more and less than 40% of the effect time of the first effect, the first special second effect is performed, If a game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed at a timing when the remaining time of one effect is 40% or more of the effect time of the first effect, a second special second effect may be performed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the effect image displayed in the second effect is a part of the effect image in the first effect (for example, an effect image displayed in the latter half of the first effect (see FIG. 36 (D) or FIG. 36 ( G) may be an effect image including the image shown in FIG.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the battle chance effect (progress effect) is determined by each game operation (betting number setting operation (bet operation), start operation, stop operation (first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation)). ), The effect may be switched to the effect image according to the operation timing.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the so-called A + ART type slot machine has a BB (Big Bonus) as a winning combination and an ART game period in which the push order navigation function operates during the RT state. However, a so-called A type slot machine (a normal type slot machine) that does not have a push order navigation function and increases a medal by winning a BB or RB (regular bonus) may be used. Further, although the function of the push order navigation is provided, it may be configured as a so-called AT type slot machine having no BB in winning combinations. When configured as an AT type slot machine, a game effect for notifying an AT winning (confirmation of shifting to an AT) may be a “progress effect”.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the progress effect is an effect of notifying whether or not a bonus has been won. However, the presence or absence and the degree of expectation of a role other than the bonus (for example, “watermelon”) are notified. Or it may be a production that suggests.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the first effect is executed when triggered by the second stop operation, and the second effect is executed when triggered by the third stop operation. Further, in the second embodiment, the first effect is executed when triggered by the third stop operation, and the second effect is executed when triggered by a betting operation (betting number setting operation). However, the game operation that is the trigger for executing the first effect may be any of the bet amount setting operation, the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. If the game operation is an operation performed after the game operation that triggers the execution of the first effect, any of the bet amount setting operation, the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed. There may be. In addition, a game operation that triggers execution of the first effect is a first stop operation, and a game operation that triggers execution of the second effect is a third stop operation. Is also good.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, during one battle chance effect (progressive effect), the effect branches only once according to the operation timing of the player (in the first mode, at the time of the third stop operation, in the second mode). In the above description, the betting operation is performed in the second game of the continuous production. However, the production can be branched many times according to the operation timing of the player during one battle chance production (for example, the first stop operation and the second stop operation). (3) The effect can be branched at the time of the stop operation).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming state after the BB winning and before the BB prize is set to the non-RT gaming state, but may be changed to the RT gaming state when the BB is won. In this case, the RT gaming state may be an RT gaming state without the pressing order navigation, that is, a non-ART state.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the transition to the RT game state (the state of the ART) with the push order navigation is made on condition that the BB game state ends, but when the BB game state ends, the push order navigation is first performed. A transition is made to a non-RT gaming state (non-ART state, first RT gaming state), and during this RT gaming state, a combination of specific symbols is displayed on the activated lines L1 to L5 in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. When displayed, it may be configured to shift to the RT gaming state (the state of the ART, the second RT gaming state) with the pushing order navigation. In this case, the specific symbol combination may be a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (for example, “special replay”), or a specific combination (for example, “push order replay” that can win if a correct answer is made in the pushing order). The eyes may be missing.

  Also, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the set RT number of games is exhausted, the RT game state (the state of the ART) with the push order navigation is shifted to the non-RT game state. In the accompanying RT gaming state (second RT gaming state), when the set number of games has been exhausted, the pushing order navigation is first deactivated, and the RT gaming state without this pushing order navigation (third RT gaming state) is performed. In the (game state), when a combination of specific symbols is displayed on the activated lines L1 to L5 in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, a transition to a non-RT game state may be made. In this case, the specific symbol combination may be an arbitrary symbol combination such as a missing part of a specific combination (for example, a “push order replay” that can win if the correct answer is given in the push order).

  In a configuration in which the start and end of the RT gaming state and the start and end of the operation of the push order navigation are performed under different conditions, the number of games (the number of initially set games and the number of additional games) in which the push order navigation operates is appropriately set. It is good also as a structure determined by lottery. In this case, the lottery may be performed by the game control microcomputer 61 or the effect control microcomputer 71. The timing of the lottery may be, for example, when a specific combination is won in a specific game state.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the number of RTs is added and a lottery is performed. Further, in addition to or instead of the extra lottery of the RT count, the extra lottery may be configured to perform the extra lottery of the set number of the push order navigation.
The invention obtained from [Embodiment for carrying out the invention] will be described below. In the following, corresponding configuration names and expressions in [Description of Embodiments], reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this appendix.
<A>
A plurality of symbol display means (reels 6L, 6C, 6R and display windows 5L, 5C, 5R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Bet number setting operation means (medal slot 10, MAX bet button 11, or 1 bet button 12) for receiving a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number which is the number of game media used in one game;
Start operation means (start lever 8) for receiving a start operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of symbol display means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means. )When,
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches a predetermined combination of the symbols, a privilege granting unit (steps S208, S402, S1706, etc.) that grants a privilege according to the combination of the symbols. A game control microcomputer 61) to be executed;
Directing device (image display device 42),
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 71 executing step S4007 and the like) for causing the effect device to execute a game effect,
The game effect includes a first effect (for example, an effect shown in FIGS. 36C and 36D) determined in advance, and an effect performed following the first effect, wherein the effect content is the first effect. There is a progression effect (battle chance effect) including a second effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 36 (E)) related to the effect,
The first effect is performed when a game operation (a second stop operation in the first embodiment) for operating any one of the bet amount setting operation unit, the start operation unit, and the plurality of stop operation units is performed. It is a production that is executed,
The second effect is an effect that is executed when a game operation (third stop operation in the first embodiment) is performed after the game operation that triggered the execution of the first effect. 1)
The second production includes a normal second production (a production shown in FIG. 36 (E)) of a normal production content and a special second production (FIG. 37) in which at least a part of the production content is different from the normal second production. (B) and (C) effects)
The effect control means,
If the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed at a predetermined first operation timing (in the first embodiment, a timing after two seconds have elapsed from the start of execution of the first effect), the normal operation is performed. 2 While causing the effect device to execute the effect,
In the case where the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed at a second operation timing earlier than the first operation timing (in the first embodiment, a timing until two seconds elapse from the start of the execution of the first effect). A game machine for causing the effect device to execute the special second effect.
According to the gaming machine having this configuration, depending on the timing of the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect, whether the normal second effect or the special second effect is executed as the second effect changes. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of adjusting the timing of the game operation, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the progressive effect.
<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The normal second effect (the effect shown in FIG. 36 (E)) is an effect in which the content is continuous with the end portion (the portion shown in FIG. 36 (D)) of the first effect,
The special second effect (the effect shown in FIGS. 37 (B) and (C)) is continuous with the middle part (the part shown in FIG. 36 (C)) before the end of the first effect. A gaming machine characterized by the effect of
According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first effect and the second effect are performed even if the timing of the game operation that is the trigger for executing the second effect following the first effect is the second operation timing earlier than the first operation timing. Since the effect contents are connected, it is possible to make the player easily understand the effect contents of the progress effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the progressive effect.
<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
When the start operation is performed, there is provided a role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role (a game control microcomputer 61 for executing steps S501 to S503 and the like),
The progress effect is an effect that informs or suggests the result of the lottery by the role lottery means,
Regardless of whether the normal second effect is executed or the special second effect is executed, the result of the lottery by the role lottery means is notified or suggested by the progression effect (FIG. 36). And FIG. 37).
According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the timing of the game operation that is the trigger for executing the second effect is the second operation timing earlier than the first operation timing, it is the same as when the operation is performed at the first operation timing. The result of the lottery of the role is shown. Therefore, even if the timing of the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is early, the lottery result of the combination is not shown or the lottery result different from the actual lottery result is not shown. This allows the player to play the game with peace of mind.

1. Slot machine (game machine)
5L left display window 5C middle display window 5R right display window 6L left reel 6C middle reel 6R right reel 8 start lever 9L left stop button 9C middle stop button 9R right stop button 10 medal insertion Mouth 11: MAX bet button 12: One bet button 42: Image display device (production device)
61: game control microcomputer 71: effect control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols,
Bet number setting operation means for accepting a bet amount setting operation for setting a bet number which is the number of game media used in one game;
Start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of symbol display means,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and a stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping a variable display of a corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means;
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches a predetermined combination of the symbols, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege according to the combination of the symbols,
Directing device,
An effect control means for causing the effect device to execute a game effect,
The game performance includes a first performance that is predetermined and a progress performance that includes a performance that is performed subsequent to the first performance and has a performance content related to the first performance. Yes,
The first effect is an effect that is executed when a game operation for operating any of the bet amount setting operation unit, the start operation unit, and the plurality of stop operation units is performed,
The second effect is an effect that is executed when a game operation subsequent to the game operation that triggered the execution of the first effect is performed,
The second production includes a normal second production of normal production contents, and a special second production in which at least a part of production contents is different from the normal second production,
The effect control means,
In the case where a game operation that is an execution trigger of the second effect is performed after a predetermined reference time, while the normal second effect is performed by the effect device,
If the game operation that triggers the execution of the second effect is performed at a timing earlier than the predetermined reference time, the predetermined image included in the first effect is not displayed, instead of the image, A gaming machine characterized by causing the production device to execute the special second production composed of images of contents supplemented to such an extent that the unexecuted story of the first production can be grasped . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the start operation is performed, a role lottery means for performing lottery of a role is provided,
The progress effect is an effect that informs or suggests the result of the lottery by the role lottery means,
The result of the lottery by the role lottery means is reported or suggested by the progression effect regardless of whether the normal second effect is executed or the special second effect is executed. A gaming machine.