JP6681695B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on a start operation being performed, a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed and a game medium such as a game ball is launched by a launch device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which plural kinds of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

  There is also known a slot machine that notifies various information on the REG bonus end screen, such as a difference in number after the start of the REG bonus state and a state to shift to when the REG bonus state ends (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). .

JP, 2010-220688, A

  However, in the slot machine as described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of pieces of information are desired to be notified, there is a possibility that the notification content becomes complicated or the notification cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably notifying a player of gaming information at a specific trigger.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (eg, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Setting means for setting a setting value from among a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific effect when the specific state ends (for example, when the final game of the AT ends),
Specific effect selecting means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for selecting the specific effect based on the first condition and the second condition ,
Equipped with
The specific effect that can be selected by the specific effect selection unit is a first effect (for example, a first effect A, a first effect B, a first effect C) that displays any of a plurality of types of first type images. , A second effect (for example, a second effect A, a second effect B, a second effect C) that displays any of a plurality of types of images of the second type ,
The first condition is a condition that the player is in an advantageous state after the trigger,
The second condition is that the set value set in the setting means is a specific set value,
The plurality of types of second type images include a plurality of types of specific images as images that can be displayed when the second condition is satisfied,
The specific effect selection means,
Ri meet the previous Symbol first condition, or One before Symbol place that meet the second condition case, the first director to select it priority than the second performance as the specific effect,
It does not meet the pre-Symbol first condition, if you meet or One prior Symbol second condition, a game, characterized by selecting said second effect in preference to the first effect as the specific effect Machine.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the player of the game information at a specific trigger. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the first information is the same or almost the same, or when the second information is the same or almost the same, there may be a plurality of types of the specific effects that can be selected by the specific effect selecting unit.

  According to such a configuration, the production can be prevented from being imbalanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
When the first information does not change or almost does not change, or when the second information does not change or almost does not change, even if the specific trigger arrives again, the specific effect selection unit outputs the same specific effect. You may choose not to select.

  According to such a configuration, the production can be prevented from being imbalanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific effect that can be selected by the specific effect selecting unit includes a special specific effect,
The specific effect selection means is a condition for displaying the special specific effect (for example, the AT end time information by RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 games or more, and a game value). Even if the set value of the payout rate of 6 is satisfied multiple times within a predetermined period (for example, on the day), the determination as to whether or not to select the special specific effect is performed only once. Good.

  According to such a configuration, the production is rare, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The information indicated by the first information is information that changes according to the state of the game,
The information indicated by the second information may be information that does not change according to the state of the game.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to preferentially execute the effect based on the state of the game at that time.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Either of the first information and the second information may indicate a state that is controlled after the specific effect is executed (for example, the gaming state after AT is highly accurate).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Either of the first information and the second information may indicate a setting status (for example, a setting value) of a payout rate of a game value (for example, a medal).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Either the first information or the second information may indicate the amount of the game value acquired by the player (for example, the number of medals acquired during AT).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(9) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and the display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display section, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A storage area (vector table area) in which a program address to be executed by the microcomputer (main control unit 41) when an interrupt occurs is provided,
When the microcomputer is started up, it is determined whether the program address set in the storage area is within a predetermined range, and if it is not within the predetermined range, the start-up of the microcomputer is restricted (set in the vector table area. Value is 0000h (value set in an unused vector table area) or an area of an address set in 8000h to HPRGEN, that is, an area in which a program or the like is actually stored in the program area. Whether the value is a value or not is determined, and if the value set in the vector table area is neither 0000h nor a value indicating the area of the address set in 8000h to HPRGEN, it may not be activated).

  With such a configuration, execution of unintended interrupt processing can be suppressed in advance.

(10) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable, is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display section, a display result is derived, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A microcomputer (main control unit 41) for starting execution of a user program (initial setting processing) after setting the internal state (setting at startup),
While the prohibition of interrupt is set in the setting of the internal state,
In the user program, the interrupt prohibition is set at the start of execution of the user program (the main control unit 41 is activated in the interrupt-prohibited state, but at the start of execution of the user program, the interrupt is again made. Prohibited).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended interrupt processing from being executed.

(11) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable, is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
With multiple timers for different purposes,
The plurality of timer values (a plurality of types of timer counter values) are stored in consecutive addresses of the RAM (set in the area of the RAM 41c where consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule), and are common while transitioning the target address. (The timer value stored in the specified address is updated by adding a constant to the current specified address to specify the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored. A plurality of types of timer values may be updated by repeatedly executing while changing.

  With such a configuration, the timer value updating process can be executed without increasing the processing capacity.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is the figure which showed the example of the usual specific production. It is the figure which showed the example of the specific production which may be performed based on 1st information. It is the figure which showed the example of the specific production which may be performed based on the 2nd information. It is the figure which showed the example of the specific production which may be executed when special conditions are satisfied. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of specific production selection processing which a sub control part performs at the time of the last game of AT. It is the figure which shows the special specific production selection table. It is the figure which shows the 1st production selection table. It is the figure which shows the 2nd production selection table. It is the figure which shows the specific production selection table.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.

[Structure of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. ing.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. (Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are seen through the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that you can see it.

  On the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order, and a predetermined number of symbols are drawn. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three tiers in the see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front door 1b. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol array of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear side. , Are provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel which is transparent in the state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b is provided with a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a gaming value owned by the player). Using the MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number out of the prescribed number of bet numbers determined according to the gaming state within that range, setting of medals and bet number stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when paying out the medals used for the above (returning the medals used for setting the credits and the bet number), start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotations of 2R are provided so as to be operated by the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of a prize, and the content thereof when an error occurs are shown. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, 1BETLED14 that informs that the number of bets is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that informs that the number of bets is set to 2 by lighting, and the number of bets is set to 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying that it is being turned on, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective , Wait (Because a certain period has not passed since the start of the previous game, the reel starts rotating. Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is provided, the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are provided left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the stop operation of the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. Has been.

The inside of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting the reset operation for releasing the striking stop state to an error state and later to be described later by Jo Tokoro key operation (see FIG. 4), while changing set values to be described later And a set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while confirming the set value, a stop that controls to a stopped state (a state where the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid of the function, automatic settlement to control automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of player's operation) at a predetermined timing An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting valid / invalid of a function and a flow path of medals thrown from the medal throwing unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. Irradiation) side or the medal payout opening 9 a flow path for switching selectively to one of the side switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 4), inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 detects the medals flowing down the hopper tank 34a side Inserted medal sensor 31 (see FIG. 4) , medal selector 29 having an insertion opening sensor 26 (see FIG. 4) that detects the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the inserted medal sensor 31, and door opening for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. A detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) is provided.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 3, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively arranged. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output substrate 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b ( A hopper unit 34 (see FIG. 4) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state in a normal state are functioned. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the internal lottery, which will be described later, the power supply that is operated when turning the power on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 or a bet number is set by using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. Incidentally, when the medals are thrown in exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R continuously change. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

  Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and one game ends, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the pay line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. As a result, when the game is stopped, a prize is generated, and the number of medals determined according to the prize is given to the player and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, on the pay line LN, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all reels are stopped. Further, the control of one unit for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  Further, although the present embodiment exemplifies a configuration using three reels, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Well, in the configuration using two or more reels, the winning determination may be made based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 causes the game state. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components of the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power to each unit.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with an AC100V power supply from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components of the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied to. Further, the power supply board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the dispensing sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power supply switch 39 described above.

  On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the insertion medal sensor 31, and the door opening described above. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101, The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the wait LED 19, the replay LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, and the left, which are described above, are provided. , Middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected and are driven under the control of a main control unit 41, which will be described later, mounted on the game control board 40.

  On the game control board 40, there are a main control unit 41 that performs processing relating to the progress of the game, a control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random number clock RCLK, and switches. A switch detection circuit 44 that receives the input detection signal and transmits it to the main control unit 41, a motor drive circuit 45 that transmits a motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and a solenoid drive signal. A solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits to the flow path switching solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 that transmits an LED drive signal to various indicators and LEDs, and a voltage drop signal indicating that when a voltage drop is detected, a main control unit 41. Output to the power failure detection circuit 48, such as when the power is turned on or off Source reset circuit 49 to provide the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 is mounted in an unstable state.

  The memory area used by the main controller 41 includes a memory area (0000h to 7FFFh) assigned to the RAM included in the main controller 41, and a memory area (8000h to FFFFh) assigned to the ROM included in the main controller 41. including.

  The memory area of the RAM is a usable area (0000h to 01FFh) that can be used as a work, and an internal function register area (1000h to 1000h to store a group of registers for controlling each function installed in the main control unit 41). 1080h) and unused areas (0200h to 0FFFh, A800h to FFFFh) where access is prohibited.

  The ROM memory area includes a program / data area (8000h to A6FFh) in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area (A700h to A7FFh) in which arbitrary data such as the title and version of the program can be set, and CALLV. A vector table area (A780h to A7A7h) in which the start address of the instruction subroutine and the start address of the interrupt process are set, and an HW parameter in which parameters for setting the internal function of the main control unit 41 by hardware are set. Areas (addresses A7A8h to A7FFh) and unused areas (A800h to FFFFh) in which access is prohibited are included.

  The parameters set in the HW parameter area include the final address (HPRGEND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) and the final address (HRAMEND) of the RAM area for which access is prohibited.

  Then, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area between the address set in HPRGEND and A6FFh, that is, an area in the program / data area where no program is stored, the address set in HRAMSTAT is set. To the HRAMEND, that is, when the access prohibited area of the usable area is accessed, the ROM comment area is accessed, and the HW parameter area is accessed. If there is, an illegal access is determined and an illegal access reset is generated. When an illegal access reset occurs, it is controlled to a special error state described later, the progress of the game is disabled, the state is changed to the setting change state, and it is not released until a new setting value is set.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 accesses the area in which the program or the like is not stored in the program / data area, or the access prohibited area in the usable area. That is, since the illegal access reset is generated when the memory area that is not accessed in the normal operation is accessed, the progress of the game is disabled, so it is not related to the unused area of the ROM or the operation. Even if an illegal program is stored in the area, the unused area of the RAM, etc., the illegal program can be prevented from being executed.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is activated by the system reset by the input of the system reset signal, the WDT reset by the WDT (watchdog timer) included in the main control unit 41, and the illegal access reset described above. At this time, the value set in the vector table area is 0000h (value set in an unused vector table area), or an area of an address set in 8000h to HPRGEN, that is, a program etc. in the program area. Is a value indicating the area actually stored, and if the value set in the vector table area is neither 0000h nor the value of the address area set to 8000h to HPRGEND, It will not start.

  In this way, the main control unit 41 is activated when the value set in the vector table area, that is, the start address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the interrupt processing are values indicating outside the area in which the program is set. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent in advance processing that is not originally intended to be executed due to an interrupt or the like.

  To the effect control board 90, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53, 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of 51, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, power-on or from the sub CPU 91a. Reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command of No. is not input for a certain period of time, a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90, date information and time A timepiece device 97 (RTC, realtimer) that outputs time information including information. Power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when a voltage drop is detected, outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, an interruption detection circuit 98, and other circuits, Is mounted, the sub CPU 91a receives commands transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Or indirectly control.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 is activated due to the occurrence of the reset, the main control unit 41 performs the activation setting. In the startup setting, the internal state is set. The main control unit starts execution of the user program (initial setting processing) after setting the internal state. The main control unit 41 sets interruption prohibition in the setting of the internal state. Further, in the user program as well, interruption prohibition is set when the execution of the user program is started. Therefore, the main control unit 41 is started in the interrupt-disabled state, but the interrupt is again prohibited even when the execution of the user program is started. As a result, it is possible to prevent unintended interrupt processing from being executed.

  Next, a timer counter for measuring the time interval used by the main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game will be described. In this embodiment, a plurality of timers having different purposes are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 periodically updates the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM included in the main control unit 41, and when the value reaches a specific value (0), the passage of time elapses. It is designed to identify you. Conventionally, when measuring multiple types of time intervals, the timer value is set and updated within the multiple types of processing that require timekeeping, and the programs for updating the multiple types of timer values are respectively processed. Since it has to be provided inside, it has been a factor of increasing the program capacity. Further, since a plurality of types of timer counters are assigned as a data group for each processing used, it is necessary to read out the values of unrelated addresses in order to collectively update in one processing. there were.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the area for storing a plurality of types of timer counter values is set to the area of the RAM to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule, and the timer value stored at the specified address is set. To update the timer values of multiple types by repeatedly executing the process of updating the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity as compared with the case where the processing of designating a plurality of types of addresses and updating the value of the address is performed by each processing.

[About the production screen at the end of AT]
In the present embodiment, at the end of AT (assist time), one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed. The AT executes an effect that specifies an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player on the pay line LN until the number of AT games becomes 0 (advantageous to the player. This is a game state in which advantageous control is performed), which is an advantageous state (advantageous state) for the player. As a result, in AT, it is possible to arrange a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player on the pay line, which is advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, after completion of the AT, there are a high probability state where the AT winning probability is high, a low probability state where the AT winning probability is low, and a high probability state where the AT winning probability is high and a low probability state. The game state is controlled to be any one of the normal state and the probability state of.

  5 to 8 are diagrams showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed at the end of AT. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a normal specific effect. In the illustrated example, the character CA-1 is displayed in the normal specific effect.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed based on the first information. FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing examples of specific effects that may be executed when the first information satisfies the first condition. FIG. 6C is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed in both cases when the first information satisfies the first condition and when the first information does not satisfy the first condition.

  The first information is information that changes according to the state of the game (for example, the game state after the end of AT, the number of medals acquired during AT, etc.). In the present embodiment, the game state after the end of AT is the first information. In addition, in the present embodiment, the first condition is that the gaming state is the highly accurate state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the first information satisfies the first condition when the gaming state after the AT that is the first information is the high-accuracy state that is the first condition.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect that may be executed based on the first information is the first effect. In the present embodiment, as the first effect, three types of specification including the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (A), the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (B), and the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (C). There is a production. The specific effect shown in FIG. 6A is referred to as a first effect A. Further, the specific effect shown in FIG. 6B is referred to as a first effect B. Further, the specific effect shown in FIG. 6C is referred to as a first effect C.

  In the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 6A, the character CA-2 is displayed. Further, in the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 6B, the character CB-2 is displayed. In the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 6C, the character CC-2 is displayed. Accordingly, when the specific effect displayed at the end of AT is the specific effect (first effect A or first effect B) shown in FIG. 6A or 6B, the player It is possible to understand that the first information satisfies the first condition (in the present embodiment, the gaming state after the AT is a highly accurate state).

  It should be noted that the specific effect (first effect C) shown in FIG. 6C may be executed in both cases when the first information satisfies the first condition and when it does not. is there. Therefore, when the specific effect displayed at the end of AT is the specific effect (first effect C) shown in FIG. 6C, the player determines whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition. I can't figure out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first information satisfies the first condition, the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (A), the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (B), or the specific effect shown in FIG. 6 (C). ), The specific effect (first effect A, first effect B, or first effect C) may be executed. That is, even if the first information is the same or almost the same, a plurality of types of specific effects may be executed, so that the effects are not improper and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  For example, the gaming state after the first AT is over is a highly accurate state, the gaming state after the second AT is over is a highly accurate state, and the gaming state after the first and second ATs are the same. Even if there is a possibility that different specific effects may be displayed, the effects are not improper and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. The specific effects (first effects A to C) that may be selected when the first condition is satisfied are not limited to three types, and may be one type or two or more types. Good.

  Further, for example, the number of medals (game value) in AT may be set as the first information, and the first condition may be set when the number of medals acquired is 600 or more. It should be noted that the number of acquired sheets satisfying the first condition is not limited to 600 or more, and may be any number. Also in this case, when there are a plurality of types of first effects, different types of specific effects may be executed even if the first information is the same or almost the same. Instead, the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, the number of medals acquired in the first AT is 600, the number of medals acquired in the second AT is 600 or 603, and the number of medals acquired in the first and second ATs is the same or Even if they are almost the same, different specific effects may be displayed, so that the effects are not imbalanced and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed based on the second information. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed when the second information satisfies the second condition. FIG. 7C is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed in both cases when the second information satisfies the second condition and when it does not.

  The second information is information that does not change according to the state of the game (for example, time information at the end of AT by an RTC (real time clock, clock device 97), a set value of a payout rate of a game value, etc.). In this embodiment, the AT end time information by RTC is the second information. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second condition is between 17:00 and 23:00. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the AT end time information by the RTC, which is the second information, is between 17:00 and 23:00, which is the second condition, the second information satisfies the second condition. Determine that

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect that may be executed based on the second information is the second effect. In the present embodiment, as the second effect, three types of specification, that is, the specific effect shown in FIG. 7 (A), the specific effect shown in FIG. 7 (B), and the specific effect shown in FIG. 7 (C) are specified. There is a production. The specific effect shown in FIG. 7A is referred to as a second effect A. Moreover, the specific effect shown in FIG. 7B is referred to as a second effect B. Further, the specific effect shown in FIG. 7C is referred to as a second effect C.

  In the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 7A, the character CA-3 is displayed. Further, in the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 7B, the character CB-3 is displayed. In the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 7C, the character CC-3 is displayed. Thereby, when the end effect screen displayed at the end of ART is the specific effect (second effect A or second effect B) shown in FIG. 7 (A) or FIG. 7 (B), the player It is possible to understand that the second information satisfies the second condition (in the present embodiment, the AT end time information by RTC is between 17:00 and 23:00).

  It should be noted that the specific effect (second effect C) shown in FIG. 7C may be executed in both cases when the second information satisfies the second condition and when it does not. is there. Therefore, when the specific effect displayed at the end of AT is the specific effect (second effect C) shown in FIG. 7C, the player determines whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition. I can't figure out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second information satisfies the second condition, the specific effect shown in FIG. 7 (A), the specific effect shown in FIG. 7 (B), or FIG. 7 (C). There is a possibility that the specific effect (the second effect A, the second effect B, or the second effect C) shown in is displayed. That is, even if the second information is the same or almost the same, a plurality of types of specific effects may be executed, so that the effects are not improper and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  For example, the end time of the first AT (AT end time information by RTC) is 18:00, and the end time of the second AT (AT end time information by RTC) is 18:00 or 18:02. For example, even if the end time of the first AT and the end time of the second AT are the same or almost the same, different specific effects may be executed, so the effects are not improper and the game The interest can be improved. The specific effects (second effects A to C) that may be selected when the second condition is satisfied are not limited to three types, and may be one type or two or more types. Good.

  Further, for example, the setting value of the payout rate of the game value may be the second information, and the case where the setting value is 5 or 6 may be the second condition. In the present embodiment, the set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate becomes lower as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. The set value that satisfies the second condition is not limited to 5 or 6, and may be any number. Also in this case, when there are a plurality of types of second effects, different types of specific effects may be executed even if the second information is the same or almost the same. Instead, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect that may be executed when the special condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the AT end time information by RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 games or more, and the set value of the payout rate of the game value is 6, It is determined that the special condition is satisfied. The special condition is not limited to this and may be any condition.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect that may be executed when the special condition is satisfied is the special effect. In the present embodiment, the special effect shown in FIG. 8 is provided as the special effect. In the example of the specific effect shown in FIG. 8, characters CA-4, CB-4, and CC-4 are displayed. As a result, when the end effect screen displayed at the end of ART is the specific effect (special specific effect) shown in FIG. 8, the player must satisfy the special condition (in the present embodiment, It is possible to understand that the AT end time information by RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 or more, and the set value of the payout rate of the game value is 6. . In the present embodiment, in the special special effect, the AT end time information by RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 or more, and the set value of the payout rate of the game value is Only executed if it is 6. However, the player may understand that the setting value of the payout rate of the game value is 6 among the special conditions. Further, in the present embodiment, the special specific effect is one type, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be a plurality of types.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special condition is satisfied, the selection of whether or not to execute the special specific effect as the specific effect is executed only once during the day. That is, even if the special condition is satisfied twice or more during the day, whether or not to execute the special specific effect as the specific effect is not performed when the special condition is satisfied for the second time and thereafter. Therefore, even if the special condition is satisfied, the special specific effect may not be executed as the specific effect. As a result, the rarity of the special special effect is improved, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the selection as to whether or not to execute the special specific effect as the specific effect is not limited to being executed only once during the day, but may be executed any number of times of two or more times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific effect (first effect A to C) that may be executed when the first information satisfies the first condition, and the second information satisfies the second condition. There are specific effects (second effects A to C) that may be executed when the special condition is satisfied, and specific effects (special specific effects) that may be executed when the special condition is satisfied. However, only one type of specific effect can be executed at the end of one AT (specific trigger). Therefore, for each combination of success or failure of each condition (for example, whether the first information satisfies the first condition, whether the second information satisfies the second condition, and whether the special condition is satisfied). When a specific effect that may be displayed is associated in advance for each combination), the number of combinations increases as the types of conditions increase, and the data capacity also increases.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a condition to be prioritized when a plurality of conditions overlap is determined in advance, and it is determined in the order of priority whether or not to execute a specific effect according to each condition. For example, in the present embodiment, whether or not the special condition is satisfied is given the highest priority, whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition is the second priority order, and whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition. Whether or not is the third priority. Thereby, even if a plurality of conditions are overlapped, it is preferable to notify the player of the game information at the end of AT (specific trigger) without associating the specific effect that may be displayed for each combination of the conditions. Can be run to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first information is information that changes according to the state of the game, and the second information is information that does not change according to the state of the game. Therefore, the first information may change as the game progresses. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by prioritizing whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition over whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition, there is a possibility that it may change depending on the progress of the game. The notification based on the first information can be preferentially given to the player.

[Specific production selection processing]
Next, a specific effect selection process for selecting a specific effect will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control content of the specific effect selection process executed by the sub control unit 91 at the final game of the AT. The sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effect when the third stop button is operated in the final game of AT. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the specific effect selection process before executing the specific effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the specific effect selection process at the timing when the final AT game is started, or may execute the specific effect selection process immediately before the execution of the specific effect.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether the special condition is satisfied (Sa1). When it is determined that the special condition is satisfied (Y in Sa1), the sub control unit 91 refers to the output of the timepiece device 97 and a flag set in Sa3 to be described later to specify the special special effect as the special effect. It is determined whether or not the selection process of whether to select is executed within the day (Sa2).

  When it is determined that the selection process for selecting the special specific effect as the specific effect is not executed during the day (N in Sa2), the sub control unit 91 determines based on the special specific effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. Then, the selection process of whether to select the special specific effect as the specific effect is executed. Further, when the sub control unit 91 executes the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect in the process of Sa3, the sub control unit 91 selects the special specific effect as the specific effect for use in the process of Sa2. A flag indicating that the selection process of whether or not is executed is stored in the RAM 91c (Sa3).

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special specific effect selection table in the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the ratio of selecting the special specific effect as the specific effect (executing the special specific effect at the end of the final game of AT) is 70%, and does not select the special specific effect as the specific effect (end of the final game of AT). The ratio (sometimes the special specific effect is not executed) is 30%. Note that each ratio is not limited to this, and may be any ratio.

  After performing the selection process of whether to select the special specific effect as the specific effect in Sa3, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the special specific effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa4). When it is determined that the special specific effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa4), the sub control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the special specific effect selected in Sa3 as the specific effect at the end of the final game of the AT.

  When it is determined that the special condition is not satisfied in Sa1 (N in Sa1), or when it is determined that the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect is executed in Sa2 (Sa2) Or Y), or if it is determined in Sa4 that the special specific effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa4), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the first information satisfies the first condition (first). It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (Sa5).

  When it is determined that the first information satisfies the first condition (Y in Sa5), the sub control unit 91 selects the first effect as the specific effect based on the first effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. Whether or not to select is executed (Sa6).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first effect selection table in the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the ratio of selecting the first effect A as the specific effect (the first effect A is executed at the end of the final game of AT) is 60%, and the first effect B is selected as the specific effect (of AT). The ratio of executing the first effect B at the end of the final game) is 30%, and the ratio of selecting the first effect C as the specific effect (executing the first effect C at the end of the final game of AT) is 6%. , Sa6, the ratio of not selecting from the first effect as the specific effect (not executing the first effect at the end of the final game of AT) is 4%. Note that each ratio is not limited to this, and may be any ratio.

  After executing the selection process of whether or not to select the first effect as the specific effect in Sa6, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the first effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa7). When it is determined that the first effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa7), the sub control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the first effect A, the first effect B, or the first effect C selected in Sa6 as the specific effect at the end of the final game of AT.

  When it is determined in Sa5 that the first information does not satisfy the first condition (N in Sa5) or in Sa7 that the first effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa7), the sub control unit 91. Determines whether the second information satisfies the second condition (whether or not the second condition is satisfied) (Sa8).

  When it is determined that the second information satisfies the second condition (Y in Sa8), the sub control unit 91 selects the second effect as the specific effect based on the second effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. Whether or not to select is executed (Sa9).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second effect selection table in the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the ratio of selecting the second effect A as the specific effect (executing the second effect A at the end of the final game of AT) is 50%, and selecting the second effect B as the specific effect (AT The ratio of executing the second effect B at the end of the final game) is 20%, and the ratio of selecting the second effect C as the specific effect (executing the second effect C at the end of the final game of AT) is 10%. , Sa9, the ratio of not selecting from the second effect as the specific effect (not executing the second effect at the end of the final game of AT) is 20%. Note that each ratio is not limited to this, and may be any ratio.

  After executing the selection process of whether or not to select the second effect as the specific effect in Sa9, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the second effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa10). When it is determined that the second effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa10), the sub-control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes, as the specific effect, the second effect A, the second effect B, or the second effect C selected in Sa9 at the end of the final game of AT.

  When it is determined in Sa8 that the second information does not satisfy the second condition (N in Sa8) or in Sa10 that the second effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa10), the sub control unit 91. Selects one of the first effect C, the second effect C, and the normal specific effect as the specific effect based on the specific effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c (Sa11), and performs the specific effect selection process. To finish. In this case, the sub control unit 91 executes, as the specific effect, the first effect C or the second effect C selected in Sa11, or the normal specific effect at the end of the final game of the AT.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific effect selection table in the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the ratio of selecting the first effect C as the specific effect (executing the first effect C at the end of the final game of AT) is 10%, and selecting the second effect C as the specific effect (AT The ratio of executing the second effect C at the end of the final game is 10%, and the ratio of selecting the normal specific effect as the specific effect (executing the normal specific effect at the end of the final game of AT) is 80%. . Note that each ratio is not limited to this, and may be any ratio.

  According to the specific effect selection process described above, in the present embodiment, a condition to be prioritized when a plurality of conditions overlap is determined in advance, and it is determined whether or not to select a specific effect according to each condition in order of priority. To do. Specifically, whether or not the special condition is satisfied is given the highest priority, whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition is the second priority order, and whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition. Is the third priority. Thereby, even if a plurality of conditions are overlapped, it is preferable to notify the player of the game information at the end of AT (specific trigger) without associating the specific effect that may be displayed for each combination of the conditions. Can be run to.

[Modification 1]
In the above-described example, the specific effect is selected every time AT is completed according to the establishment of each condition, but the specific effect is independently selected every time AT is completed. In this case, even if the first information does not change, or almost does not change, if the first information satisfies the first condition, the same first effect may be selected, and the effect is not perfect. There is also the possibility of becoming a sledge.

  For example, at the time of ending the first to fifth ATs, if the game state after the AT, which is the first information, is all highly accurate, it is possible that the first effect A is selected as the specific effect each time. is there. Therefore, when the first information does not change or almost does not change, even if the end of the AT arrives again, it is possible not to select the same specific effect as when the last AT ended.

  For example, at the end of the first AT, when the game state after the AT, which is the first information, is a highly accurate state and the first effect A is selected as the specific effect, at the end of the second AT, Even if the game state after the AT, which is the first information, is a highly accurate state, the first effect A is not selected as the specific effect. As a result, the same specific effect is not executed when the first information does not change or almost does not change, so that the effect can be prevented from becoming improper and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Similarly, with respect to the second information, if the second information does not change or almost does not change, even if the end of the AT arrives again, the same specific effect as when the last AT ended is not selected. May be. As a result, the same specific effect is not executed when the second information does not change or almost does not change, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming unbalanced, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

[Modification 2]
In the example described above, the first information is information that changes according to the state of the game (for example, the state of the game after the AT is finished, the number of medals acquired in the AT, etc.), and the second information is the state of the game. Information that does not change accordingly (for example, time information at the time of AT termination by the RTC (real time clock, clock device 97), a set value of the payout rate of the game value, etc.) is not limited to this. For example, even if the first information is information that does not change according to the state of the game (for example, time information at the end of AT by RTC (real-time clock, clock device 97), set value of payout rate of game value, etc.) Good. Further, for example, the second information may be information that changes according to the state of the game (for example, the state of the game after the end of AT, the number of medals acquired during AT, etc.). Further, the first information and the second information are not limited to the above, and may be any information. The first condition may be any condition as long as it corresponds to the first information. The second condition may be any condition as long as it corresponds to the second information. Further, the conditions for displaying the special special effect are, for example, when the AT end time information by RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 or more, and the payout rate of game value is set. Although the value was 6, the condition is not limited to this, and any condition may be used.

[Modification 3]
In the example described above, the end of the final game of the AT is the specific trigger, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any trigger may be the specific trigger. For example, the end of the BIG bonus or the REG bonus may be the specific trigger. In addition, for example, at the end of a predetermined number of games from a reference game (for example, BIG bonus or REG bonus end game) (for example, at the end of an arbitrary number of games such as at the end of 256 games or at the end of 999 games). It may be a specific opportunity.

[Modification 4]
In the example described above, three conditions, that is, a condition for displaying a special specific effect, a first condition, and a second condition are used as conditions for selecting a specific effect, but the condition is not limited to this. For example, four or more conditions may be used as the condition for selecting the specific effect. Even in this case, when a plurality of conditions are determined in advance, a condition to be prioritized when a plurality of conditions overlap is determined, and by determining whether or not the specific effect corresponding to each condition is selected, the plurality of conditions are determined. Even if they overlap, it is possible to preferably execute the notification of the game information to the player at the specific trigger, without associating the specific effect that may be displayed for each combination of the conditions.

[Effects of this Embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect executing means) executes the specific effect at the end of the final AT game. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 (specific effect selection means) selects a specific effect. Further, the specific effects that can be selected by the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means) are the first effects A to C selected based on the game state (first information) after the end of AT, and when AT is ended by RTC. The second effects A to C selected based on the time information (second information) of. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means), when the gaming state (first information) after the AT is in the highly accurate state (when the first condition is satisfied), and AT termination by RTC When the time information of the hour (second information) is between 17:00 and 23:00 (when the second condition is satisfied), the first effect A, the first effect B, or the first effect as the specific effect. The first effect C is selected with priority over the second effects A to C. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means), when the gaming state (first information) after the AT is not in a highly accurate state (the first condition is not satisfied), and when the AT is finished by RTC, When the time information (second information) is between 17:00 and 23:00 (when the second condition is satisfied), the second effect A, the second effect B, or the second effect as the specific effect. C is selected with priority over the first effects A to C.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the notification of the game information to the player at the end (specific trigger) of the final game of the AT. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first information is the same or almost the same, or when the second information is the same or almost the same, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selecting means) can select. There may be multiple types of specific effects.

  According to such a configuration, the production can be prevented from being imbalanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, when the first information does not change or almost does not change, or when the second information does not change or almost does not change, the end (specific trigger) of the final game of the AT is repeated. Even if it arrives, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selecting unit) may not select the same specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, the production can be prevented from being imbalanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  (4) In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific effects that can be selected by the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selecting unit) include a special specific effect, and the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selecting unit) controls the AT by the RTC. The end time information is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 games or more, and the set value of the payout rate of the game value is 6 (condition for displaying the special special effect) during the day Even if it is established a plurality of times (within a predetermined period), the determination as to whether or not to select the special special effect may be performed only once.

  According to such a configuration, the production is rare, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, the information indicated by the first information is information that changes according to the state of the game, and the information indicated by the second information is information that does not change according to the state of the game. You may do it.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to preferentially execute the effect based on the state of the game at that time.

  (6) Further, in the present embodiment, either the first information or the second information indicates that the gaming state after the AT ends is a highly accurate state (a state controlled after the specific effect is executed). You may

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) Further, in the present embodiment, either the first information or the second information may indicate a set value (a setting state of a payout rate of medals (game value)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In addition, in the present embodiment, either the first information or the second information indicates the number of medals that the player has acquired during AT (the amount of the game value that the player has acquired). Good.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) In the present embodiment, a storage area (vector table area) in which a program address executed by the microcomputer (main control unit 41) is set when an interrupt occurs is provided. It is also possible to judge whether the program address set in the storage area is within a predetermined range at the time of startup, and if the program address is not within the predetermined range, the startup of the microcomputer may be restricted.

  Specifically, the value set in the vector table area is 0000h (the value set in an unused vector table area) or the area of the address set in 8000h to HPRGEN, that is, the program area If it is determined whether the program etc. is a value indicating the area actually stored, and the value set in the vector table area is neither 0000h nor the value of the address area set in 8000h to HPRGEND, May not be activated.

  With such a configuration, execution of unintended interrupt processing can be suppressed in advance.

  (10) In the present embodiment, the microcomputer (main control unit 41) that starts execution (initial setting processing) of the user program after the internal state is set (setting at startup) is provided. In addition to setting the interrupt prohibition in the setting of the internal state, the interrupt prohibition may be set in the user program at the start of execution of the user program.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended interrupt processing from being executed.

  (11) In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of timers having different uses are provided, and a plurality of types of timer counter values are set in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule of RAM. You may make it updated by a common update process, changing a target address. For example, the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address is repeatedly executed while changing the specified address for the area in which multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address. By doing so, a plurality of types of timer values may be updated.

  With such a configuration, the timer value updating process can be executed without increasing the processing capacity.

  Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and modifications. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications and applications are possible. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment and the modified examples may be combined and implemented, and the technical matters described in the present embodiment may be replaced with the technical matters described in the modified example. Alternatively, the replacement may be performed by further combining the technical matters described in the modified example.

[About gaming machines]
As described above, in the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example, but the invention according to the claims is applied by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a pachinko game machine using a game ball, for example. Can be realized.

  For example, when the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, the specific trigger may be, for example, after the jackpot is over.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using the medal and the credit has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. The invention according to the claims is applied by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets a bet number using balls and a completely credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credits. Can be realized. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one that uses only one of a plurality of types of gaming value such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a prize is generated. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility values.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all reels stop, and a combination of display results derived to three reels is obtained. The slot machine in which a winning occurs accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which the winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived to each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is completed by deriving the display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, one having only one reel, and a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. May be Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are vertically rotating reels, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be reels rotating in any direction such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a variable display capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) which can be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value (medals, credits) and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine may be configured such that one game is ended by the above and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game.

  Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is handed to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called gaming machines.

  It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 40 game control board 41 main control section 51 liquid crystal display 90 production control board 91 sub control section 91a sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
Setting means for setting a setting value from among a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player,
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect triggered by the end of the specific state ,
Specific effect selecting means for selecting the specific effect based on the first condition and the second condition ,
Equipped with
The specific effect that can be selected by the specific effect selecting unit is a first effect that displays any of a plurality of types of first type images and a second effect that displays any of a plurality of types of second type images. Including and
The first condition is a condition that the player is in an advantageous state after the trigger,
The second condition is that the set value set in the setting means is a specific set value,
The plurality of types of second type images include a plurality of types of specific images as images that can be displayed when the second condition is satisfied,
The specific effect selection means,
If it meets pre SL satisfies the first condition, or One prior Symbol second condition, the first effect selected in priority to the second effect as the specific effect,
It does not meet the pre-Symbol first condition, if you meet or One prior Symbol second condition, a game, characterized by selecting said second effect in preference to the first effect as the specific effect Machine.

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