JP6747729B1 - Game table - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a second game state end by a first end condition relating to the number of game media acquired in a second game state, which makes it easier for a player to grasp the end condition of a favorable state. , A game control means that may end the second game state depending on a second end condition relating to the number of games in the second game state, and one of the first end condition and the second end condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute an ending effect that suggests that the second gaming state continues until, and an effect means that executes the ending effect based on that the ending effect start condition is satisfied, and this effect means If it is estimated that the first end condition is satisfied prior to the second end condition, a predetermined display is performed in the ending effect, and the second end condition is preceded by the first end condition. Is a means for not performing a predetermined display in the ending effect when it is estimated that
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Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game table provided with an advantageous state for a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

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If a plurality of end conditions are provided for ending the advantageous state for the player, the player may not be able to grasp the cause of the end of the advantageous state, and the interest of the game may decrease.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table in which it is easy for a player to grasp the ending condition of the advantageous state.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming table of the present invention,
Multiple reels that are given multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
After the plurality of reels are rotationally driven, based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, stop control means for performing stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed,
Payout control means for controlling the payout of the game medium according to the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means,
Production means for executing production,
A game control means capable of setting one game state from a plurality of types of game states including a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous than the first game state,
A gaming table equipped with
The game control means,
A case where the second game state is ended on the basis that the first end condition regarding the number of the game media acquired in the second game state is satisfied,
Means for ending the second game state based on satisfaction of a second end condition regarding the number of games in the second game state,
The production means is
It is possible to execute an ending effect that suggests that the second game state continues until either one of the first end condition and the second end condition is satisfied,
In the second gaming state, a means for executing the ending effect based on the ending effect start condition being satisfied,
When the ending production start condition is satisfied, it is estimated which of the first end condition and the second end condition is first satisfied in the currently set second game state. An end condition estimating means for
The production means is
When it is estimated that the first end condition is satisfied prior to the second end condition by the end condition estimation means, a predetermined display is performed in the ending effect,
If it is estimated that the second end condition is satisfied before the said first end condition by the end condition estimating means, Ri means der not performing the predetermined display in the ending effect,
The first ending condition is a condition relating to the number of game media used in at least a part of the second game state and a difference number based on the number of payouts of the game medium, and the difference number Is a condition to be met when exceeds a predetermined number,
The production means is
During execution of the ending effect, it is possible to perform a display corresponding to the current value of the difference number,
As the predetermined display, a means for displaying a display corresponding to the predetermined number together with a display corresponding to the value of the difference number,
A gaming table characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming table in which it is easy for a player to grasp the ending condition in an advantageous state.

It is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). It is a figure showing an example of a winning line. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with a front door opened. It is a circuit block diagram of a control unit. It is a figure which develops two-dimensionally and develops the arrangement of the symbols given to each reel. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. It is a transition diagram of a game state of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of an internal winning combination in the case of setting value 1. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of an internal winning combination in the case of setting value 6. It is a figure which shows the total of the lottery probability of the re-game combination for every RT. It is a figure which shows a lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of main control part main processing. It is a flowchart of the game start time state process (step S109) in FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the state B transition process (step S1003) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the state B at the time of game start in FIG. 16 (step S1005). It is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1219) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state update process (step S121) in FIG. 21 is a flowchart of an operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in FIG. 20. 21 is a flowchart of the sign and CZ-in-progress processing (step S1407) in FIG. 20. 23 is a flowchart of the CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in FIG. 21 is a flowchart of an AR state update process (step S1409) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1423) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the MY counter update process (step S1903) in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of main control part timer interruption processing. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flow chart of a command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub-control part 400, (d) is a flowchart of the command process (step S307) in (a). It is a flowchart of an internal winning command process (step S343) when an internal winning command is received in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state update command process (step S343) when the game state update command is received in FIG. 28(d). It is a flowchart of the END effect setting process (step S3117) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the END production update process (step S3119) in FIG. (A) is a flow chart of a main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500, (b) is a flow chart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500, and (c) is a flow chart. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub-control part 500, (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of the 2nd sub-control part 500. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement at the time of shifting internally to a state B by winning an internal winning combination with a bonus (a sign is confirmed at the time of shifting to a state B). It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the lottery of CZ and AR becomes non-winning in the transition lottery of state B (the sign is determined at the time of transition to state B). It is a figure which shows an example of an operation|movement at the time of internally winning an overlapping combination with a bonus during AR. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the operation navigation suppression period is set during AR. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the lottery of CZ and AR becomes non-winning in the transition lottery of state B (the sign is determined at the time of transition to state B). It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the number of CZ games of 3 games is obtained by the transition lottery of state B, and the lottery of AR is non-winning (a sign and CZ are fixed at the time of transition to state B). Operation when winning the state B transition lottery, obtaining 3 CZ games, and winning the AR lottery and the number of AR rights is 1 (Old sign and CZ and AR are confirmed at the time of state B transition) It is a figure which shows an example. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the lottery of CZ and AR becomes non-winning in the transition lottery of state B (the sign is determined at the time of transition to state B). It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when the lottery of CZ and AR becomes non-winning in the transition lottery of state B (the sign is determined at the time of transition to state B). It is a figure which shows an example of the production|generation in the operation example of FIGS. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when operation navigation does not reach the minimum display frequency in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when operation navigation does not reach the minimum display frequency in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement when operation navigation does not reach the minimum display frequency in a modification. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of effects in the operation examples of FIGS. 44 to 47. It is a figure showing an example of operation when the number of games of state B reaches the upper limit and ends. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement in case the MY counter reaches the upper limit and ends in the state B. It is a figure which shows the operation example by the satisfaction timing of the start condition of END1 production and END2 production. It is a figure which shows the example of the switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes. It is a figure which shows the example of the switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes. It is a figure which shows the example of the switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes. It is a flow chart of state B update processing (Step S1423 of Drawing 20) in a second embodiment. It is a flow chart of MY counter update processing (Step S1903 of Drawing 55) in a second embodiment. It is a flow chart of a game state update command process (step S343 of Drawing 28 (d)) in a second embodiment. It is the flowchart of the END production setting processing (step S3116) in Figure 57. It is a figure showing an example of operation when END4 production and END3 production are performed continuously. It is a figure showing an example of operation when END4 production and END3 production are performed continuously. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement in case END3 production is performed without END4 production being performed.

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

<First embodiment>
The slot machine of the first embodiment described below starts to rotate by receiving a predetermined number of game media and receiving a predetermined rotation start instruction operation from a plurality of reels each provided with a plurality of types of symbols. In addition, based on the acceptance of the rotation start instruction operation, it is determined by a lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is performed, and each of the plurality of reels individually receives a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation to individually rotate. The condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the reels when the reels are stopped meets the predetermined payout condition, and if the game medium is paid out, the condition ends, and the condition must be met. For example, it is a gaming machine that advances a series of games without paying out a gaming medium.

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

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

In the first embodiment, each pattern is printed on the belt-shaped member at an equal number of intervals, and the belt-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame member to form the reels 110 to 112. The symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113 as viewed by the player, so that a total of 9 symbols can be seen. To be more specific with reference to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (the position of 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (the position of 4 shown in the diagram). The symbol to be displayed is the left reel middle stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 110 (7 position shown in the figure) is the lower reel lower stage symbol, and the upper reel of the middle reel 111 (2 position shown in the diagram) is displayed. The symbol is displayed on the middle reel upper stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle stage symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel 111 (position 8 on the diagram). Middle reel lower stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 112 (3 position shown in the figure) is the right reel upper stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (6 position shown in the diagram) is the right reel The symbols displayed in the middle stage symbol, the lower stage of the right reel 112 (at the position 9 in the figure) are referred to as the right reel lower stage symbols, and the respective symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113. Three are displayed in the vertical direction, for a total of nine. Then, by rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols seen by the player is changed. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted in addition to the reel. Further, in the first embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

On the back surface of each reel 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed in the display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each design so that the individual designs can be uniformly illuminated. An optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting section and a light receiving section is provided in the vicinity of each reel 110 to 112 inside the slot machine 100. The light projecting section and the light receiving section of this optical sensor are provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. The position in the rotation direction of the symbol on the reel is determined based on the detection result of the optical sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the pay line.

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

The notification lamp 123 is, for example, that the player is internally winning a specific winning combination (specifically, BB1, BB2, RB) in the internal lottery described later, or that it is in the RB state or the BB state described later. It is a lamp to inform people. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The re-gaming lamp 122 is capable of re-gaming this time when a re-gaming combination (details will be described later) that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game is won (there is no need to insert medals). It is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a production lamp.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) that are electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the first embodiment, one is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. Has become. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals have been inserted, a game start notification indicating that a game start operation is possible is started. The lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals at the start of the game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically by using the bet buttons 130 to 132, and an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

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

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

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

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

At the bottom of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and affixing various certificate stamps is provided. A medal payout opening 155 and a medal receiving tray 161 are provided below the title panel 162.

The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. A rendering device 160 is arranged above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 to the outside is provided above the rendering device 160. The rendering device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a rendering image display device 157 (a liquid crystal display) disposed behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 displays the front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ) Has become a structure that appears. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as long as it is a display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display. It may be a reel (drum) or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a square shape, and the whole of the display screen is visible to the player. In the case of the first embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Further, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the periphery of the display screen may be hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen may look odd. Although the display screen is a flat surface in the case of the first embodiment, it may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of effect means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, when the data capacity becomes large, there is a problem of security deterioration such that it becomes difficult to confirm the program and it becomes a hotbed for unauthorized modification, so the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. The data capacity of the RAM 308 is limited. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a stop control unit, a payout control unit, a game control unit, and an end condition estimation unit of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used during internal lottery of winning combinations, and reel symbols. A ROM 306 that stores arrays and stop positions, a RAM 308 that temporarily stores data, an I/O 310 that controls input/output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 that measures time, the number of times, and the like. And a WDT (Watchdog Timer) 314. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. Then, the interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor or the like and transmission of drive pulses in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the frequency division data of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256×47÷8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, a signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the first sub control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

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

A sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are provided in the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing voice data is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the voice data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. It should be noted that these speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

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

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

A sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 for each interrupt time.

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

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

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

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

<< design arrangement >>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol array applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. It should be noted that the drawing is a plan view showing an array of symbols applied to each reel (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112).

On each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (8 types in the first embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the drawing are arranged by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames numbered 0 to 20 in the first embodiment). There is. Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers showing the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the first embodiment, the number 19 frame of the left reel 110 is “watermelon symbol”, the middle reel 111 number 20 is “bell symbol”, and the right reel 112 number 18 is “seven symbol”. 1 pattern” is arranged.

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

《Types of winning prizes》
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations (including working combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination.

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

Of the winning combinations in the first embodiment, the special combinations 1 to 3 shift to a state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player (BB operating state and RB operating state described later, see the remarks column in FIG. 6). Is. In addition, the re-game combination 1 to 11 is a combination that enables re-play without inserting a new medal. These special winning combinations 1 to 3 and replay winning combinations 1 to 11 may be called "operating combinations". The “winning” in the first embodiment also includes a case where a symbol combination of a winning combination (without paying a medal) is displayed on the activated line, for example, a special winning combination 1 ~3, including the winning of the re-play combination 1-11. Note that special roles 1 to 3 are special roles that are carried over to the next game when it is not determined to be a prize, and other roles are not carried over to the next game when it is not determined to be a prize. It is a role.

Special winning combinations 1 and 2 are winning combinations (operating winning combinations) that shift to the BB operating state (RT6). However, no medals will be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1" for the special combination 1 and "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" for the special combination 2. In the following description, the special combination 1 may be referred to as “BB1”, the special combination 2 may be referred to as “BB2”, and the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 may be collectively referred to as “BB”.

The special combination 3 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to the RB operating state (RT4) by winning. However, no medals will be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combination is “Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR”. In the following description, the special combination 3 may be referred to as “RB”.

When the internal winning is achieved for the special winning combinations 1 to 3, the internal winning flag corresponding to the internally winning special winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flags corresponding to the special roles 1 and 2 are set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the BB inside winning state (RT5), and the flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. If so, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the RB internal winning state (RT3). These flags are maintained in the ON state until the corresponding winning combination is won, and it becomes easy to win these winning combinations in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if you do not win those roles in the games that have been internally won for special roles 1 to 3, the state will be the same as the state where you have been internally won to special roles 1 to 3 in the next and subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combination. Will be in a state where it is easy to win. The BB internal hit state and the RB internal hit state will be described later.

In addition, if the special winning combination 1 to 3 is internally won in combination with another re-playing winning combination or a small winning combination, or if the winning combination is internally won to another winning combination, this other winning combination is constituted. The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols are preferentially arranged.

The main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the BB operating state (RT6) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 and 2. Further, in the BB operating state, the payout amount exceeding the predetermined number (300 when the winning of the special role 1 is an opportunity, 200 when the winning of the special role 2 is an opportunity, see the remarks column in FIG. 6) is paid out. Then, the game state is shifted to RT (RT7) after bonus. The post-RT after bonus will be described later.

The main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the RB operating state (RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 3. Further, in this RB operating state, when a predetermined number (for example, 105) is paid out, the game state is shifted to post-bonus RT (RT7).

The re-play combinations 1 to 11 are winning combinations (operating combinations) that can be played in the next game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game due to winning, and the medals are not paid out. In addition, the corresponding symbol combination is such that the replay role 1 is “replay-replay-replay”, the replay role 2 is “bell-replay-bell”, and the replay role 3 is “replay-replay-cherry”. , The re-gaming role 4 is "Replay-Replay-Seven 1", the re-gaming role 5 is "Replay-Replay-Seven 2", and the re-gaming role 6 is "Replay-Replay-Bell". Re-gaming role 7 is "Replay-Replay-Watermelon", re-gaming role 8 is "Bell-Replay-Seven 1", re-gaming role 9 is "Bell-Replay-Seven2", and re-gaming role 10 is a "bell-replay-cherry", and the re-game player 11 is a "replay-bell-bell". Of the above replay roles, replay roles 1 and 2 are “normal replay”, replay roles 3 to 5 are “promotion replay”, replay role 6 is “falling replay 1”, and replay role 7 is “replay”. The fall replay 2”, the replay roles 8 to 10 may be referred to as the “fall replay 3”, the replay role 11 may be referred to as the “chance replay”, and the replay roles 6 to 10 may be collectively referred to as the “fall replay”. .. Further, when winning in the re-gaming roles 3 to 5, it shifts to a re-gambling high probability state (RT2) described later, and when winning in the re-gaming roles 6 to 10 shifts to a normal state (RT0) described later.

The re-play combinations 1 to 11 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when the player wins the replay, the medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of medals inserted is reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later), or the game that won the replay. The medal thrown in may be carried over to the next game as it is and used.

The small winning combinations 1 to 23 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations, Small Win 1 is "BAR-Replay-Replay", Small Win 2 is "BAR-Replay-Seven 1", Small Win 3 is "BAR-Replay-Seven 2", Small Win 4 is "BAR-Replay-Cherry", Small Win 5 is "BAR-Cherry-BAR", Small Win 6 is "BAR-Cherry-Watermelon", Small Win 7 is "BAR-Replay" -Bell", small role 8 is "cherry-cherry-cherry", small role 9 is "cherry-cherry-watermelon", small role 10 is "cherry-watermelon-bell", small role 11 is "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry", small role 12 is "Replay-Watermelon-Seven 1", small role 13 is "Replay-Watermelon-Seven2", and small role 14 is "Replay-BAR" -Seven 1", small win 15 is "Replay-BAR-Seven 2", small win 16 is "Blank 1-BAR-Seven 1", and small win 17 is "Blank 1-BAR-Seven 2" The small role 18 is "blank 1-watermelon-seven 1", the small role 19 is "blank 1-watermelon-seven 2", and the small role 20 is "blank 1-seven-cherry". Yes, the small win 21 is "blank 1-seven 2-cherry", the small win 22 is "blank 1-BAR-cherry", and the small win 23 is "bell-bell-bell". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG.

Of the above small wins, small win 1 is “weak cherry”, small wins 2 to 4 are “strong cherry”, small wins 5 to 7 are “fixed cherry”, and small wins 8 to 10 are “middle cherry”. The small winning combination 11 may be referred to as “watermelon”, the small winning combinations 12 to 22 may be referred to as “single winning combination”, and the small winning combination 23 may be referred to as “bell”. In addition, when a small winning combination 12 to 22 is won, a preparation state (RT1) described later is entered. In addition, the small winning combination 23 is a winning combination regardless of the operation condition (operation timing, operation order) when the internal winning occurs.

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

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

The condition device numbers 1 to 16 are all internal winning combinations including special combinations. Of these, the condition device numbers 1, 8, and 13 are internal winning combinations in which the special combination is independently won and does not overlap with other combinations. When these winning combinations are internally won, it is possible to win the corresponding special winning combination (transition to RB operating state (RT4) or BB operating state (RT6)), but if no winning is achieved, RB internal winning state (RT3) or in-BB state (RT5) is entered. In this case, it is possible to win the special roles 1 to 3 unless the player internally wins another role in the next and subsequent games.

On the other hand, the condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 16 are internal winning combinations in which special combinations and other combinations are internally won. In the first embodiment, the small winning combination and the re-gaming combination are configured to be stopped in preference to the special winning combination. Therefore, in a game in which a special combination and another combination are duplicated internally, there is a possibility that this other combination will win (in the case of a re-play combination, it always wins), but the special combination does not win. It should be noted that it is possible to win a special role unless the player shifts from the next game to the RB inward state (RT3) or the BB inward state (RT5) and internally wins another role in the next and subsequent games. ..

In the RB internal winning state (RT3) or the BB internal winning state (RT5), if an internal winning combination has been decided, one of the internally winning combinations will be given priority to stop. No winning. If the internal winning combination here includes a special combination (conditional device numbers 1 to 16), a flag is not newly set for the special combination, and it is substantially treated as an outlier. As for internal winning combinations (condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 16) in which the special combination overlaps with other combinations, the internal winning combination of the other combinations other than the special combination is treated (see the figure to be described later). The same applies when referring to the table of 14), and it is possible to stop other combinations. For example, when the condition device number 3 is internally won, the condition device number 26 is internally won. Further, when there is no internal winning combination (in the case of losing), or when the internal winning of the condition device number 1, 8, 13 is achieved, it is possible to stop the symbol of the special winning combination.

The condition device numbers 17 to 25 are internal winning combinations constituted by re-game combinations. Among them, when the condition device numbers 19 to 24 are internally won, the RT described later may be transited. First, in the condition device numbers 19 to 21, the operation conditions (here, the pressing order, hereinafter the correct pressing order) for winning the promotion replay (replay combination 3 to 5) are set for each. When the stop operation in the case of internally winning the condition device number 19 to 21 matches the pressing order of the correct answers, the promotion replay (re-play combination 3 to 5) is won and the re-play high probability state (RT2) is entered. To do. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, the normal replay (re-gaming combination 1 or re-gaming combination 2) is won, but RT does not shift. Next, in the condition device numbers 22 to 24, operating conditions (here, the pressing order, hereinafter the correct answer pressing order) for avoiding the winning of the fall replay (replay combination 6 to 10) are set for each. When the stop operation in the case of internally winning the condition device numbers 22 to 24 corresponds to the pressing order of the correct answers, the normal replay (re-gaming combination 1 or re-gaming combination 2) is won, and the RT does not shift. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, a fall replay (re-play combination 6 to 10) is won, and a transition is made to the normal state (RT0). In the following description, the condition device numbers 19 to 24 may be collectively referred to as push-order replay.

The condition device numbers 26 to 34 are internal winning combinations constituted by small winning combinations. Of these, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 define operating conditions (here, the pressing order, hereinafter the correct answer pressing order) for winning the bell (small win 23). It should be noted that in the following description, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 may be collectively referred to as a push order bell. In the case where these condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won, and the stop operation matches the correct pressing order, the bell (small win 23) is won. On the other hand, if the stopping operation does not match the correct pressing order, the internally-winning one-piece winning combination (small winning combinations 12 to 22) is preferentially stopped in addition to the bell (small winning combination 23), and further the ready state (RT1) is set. Transition. In the above configuration, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, it may be misaligned. However, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, for example, the above-mentioned one-piece hand is always won. It may be configured so that a prize is always won for some role. In addition, in the first embodiment, when the condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won and the bell (small winning combination 23) is not won (hereinafter referred to as a bell spill, here, a single winning combination (small winning combinations 12 to 22). ) And deviating) are the triggers for the transition to the ready state (RT1), but regardless of the outcome, the state transitions to the ready state (RT1) on condition that the correct pressing order is not met. You may do it.

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

The slot machine 100 has a plurality of eight different types of advantages including a normal state, a ready state, a high replay probability state, an RB inward state, an RB operating state, a BB inward state, a BB operating state, and a post-bonus RT. It is configured so that the states can be switched, and the degree of advantage is changed by the transition of these states to improve the interest of the game. In the following description, the state of this game may be referred to as RT, and the above-mentioned normal state, preparation state, re-game high probability state, RB internal hit state, RB operating state, BB internal hit state, BB operation The state and the post-bonus RT may be referred to as RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6, RT7 in that order. Also, when these RTs are switched, the corresponding lottery table is changed (described later). The RT is controlled by the main control unit 300.

FIG. 10 shows each RT described above, and these transition conditions are indicated on the arrows. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is satisfied, RT transits in the direction of the arrow. These transition conditions include, for example, winning a predetermined winning combination, internally winning a predetermined winning combination, stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and having played a predetermined number of games. , And a predetermined number of sheets may be paid out.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a lottery table for internal winning combinations when the setting value is 1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a lottery table for internal winning combinations when the setting value is 6. Further, FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the total of the lottery probabilities of the re-game combination for each RT.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, internal winning combinations other than re-playing combinations (for example, when the game state is RT4, RT6 (may be referred to as staying)) (ex. 11 and 12, the condition device numbers 3, 12, 26 and 28) have different lottery values depending on the set values (in the first embodiment, 1 to 6 can be set). When the gaming state is RT4 or RT6, the lottery value for the internal winning combination is a common lottery value regardless of the set value. As for the re-game combination, as shown in FIG. 13, although the total of the lottery values for each RT is different, there is no difference in the lottery values depending on the set value.

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

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

Regarding the difference in the above-mentioned internal winning probability, the higher the set value, the higher the advantage tends to be. More specifically, the payout rate of the settings 1 to 3 (the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game/the number of medals used per game×100) is less than 100%, and the settings 4 to 6 are set. The payout rate is over 100%. That is, the settings 4 to 6 are set values that are advantageous to the player.

The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination or loss. It is determined which random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. In addition, a staff member of a game shop or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values.

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

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

The roles to be internally won at RT0 include condition device numbers 1 to 17 and 25 to 32. If you do not win the winning combination, you lose and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to the winning on the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as "missing". In addition, the fact that the player has not won the winning combination may be expressed as “the player has won the loss”.

FIG. 10 shows that if the bell spills in the state where RT0 is set, the process shifts to RT1, if RB wins, it moves to RT4, and if BB1 and BB2 win, it moves to RT6. Further, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the game which is internally won in RB is not won, and the game is shifted to RT5 when the game is not internally won in BB1 and BB2.

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

The roles to be internally won in RT1 include condition device numbers 1 to 17, 19 to 21, and 25 to 32.

In FIG. 10, when RT1 is set and a promotion replay (replay combination 3 to 5) is won, it shifts to RT2, when RB wins, it shifts to RT4, and when BB1 and BB2 wins, it shifts to RT6. Is shown. Further, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the game which is internally won in RB is not won, and the game is shifted to RT5 when the game is not internally won in BB1 and BB2.

<<RT2 (re-play high probability state)>>
RT2 has a higher probability of winning a replay combination than RT0 and RT1, and is an advantageous RT than RT0 and RT1.

The roles to be internally won in RT2 include condition device numbers 1 to 18 and 22 to 32.

In FIG. 10, when RT2 is set and the bell spills, it shifts to RT1, when it falls into a fall replay (replay role 6-10), it shifts to RT0, and when it wins RB, it shifts to RT4, It is shown that when winning in BB1 and BB2, the game shifts to RT6. Further, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the game which is internally won in RB is not won, and the game is shifted to RT5 when the game is not internally won in BB1 and BB2.

<<RT3 (Current state in RB)>>
In RT3, the internal winning flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. This RT3 is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to move to RT4 than RT0 and the probability of winning a re-game combination is higher than RT0.

The roles to be internally won in RT3 include condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may also be selected, but since the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB are replaced, the condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 are consequently replaced. Will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the value of the lottery value considering this is shown. In addition, when the winning combination is not internally won at RT3 (in case of losing), the player can display the symbol combination corresponding to the RB by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing.

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

<<RT4 (RB operating state)>>
RT4 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal win probability of the common bell (small winning combination 23) than other RTs other than RT6, and facilitates the acquisition of medals.

The condition device number 32 is the only winning combination in RT4. The common bell that is internally won with the condition device number 32 is a part that wins the bell regardless of the operation condition (operation timing, operation order) when the internal win is made.

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

In the first embodiment, the RT4 ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the RT4 ends when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, a single bonus). It may be finished when there is a winning of 8 times or when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times).

<<RT5 (inside BB)>>
In RT5, the internal winning flag corresponding to either BB1 or BB2 is set to ON. This RT5 is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to move to RT6 than RT0 and the probability of winning the re-game combination is higher than RT0.

In RT5, there are condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 as internal winning combinations. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may also be selected, but since the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB are replaced, the condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 are consequently replaced. Will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the value of the lottery value considering this is shown. In addition, when the winning combination is not internally won at RT5 (in the case of being out), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to correspond to BB1 or BB2 corresponding to the internal winning flag set to ON. A symbol combination can be displayed.

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

<<RT6 (BB operation state)>>
RT6 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal win probability of the common bell (small winning combination 23) than other RTs other than RT4, and facilitates the acquisition of medals. It is the most advantageous RT because it continues until more payouts than RT4 are made.

In RT5, the condition device number 32 is the only internal winning combination. The common bell that is internally won with the condition device number 32 is a part that wins the bell regardless of the operation condition (operation timing, operation order) when the internal win is made.

FIG. 10 shows that when the payout amount exceeds the specified number at RT6, the process proceeds to RT7. The specified number is 300 when the player wins BB1 and moves to RT6, and 200 when he wins BB2 and moves to RT6.

In the first embodiment, the RT 6 ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the RT 6 ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won or a predetermined number of times (for example, a single bonus). It may be finished when there is a winning of 8 times or when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times).

<<RT7 (RT after bonus)>>
RT7 has a higher probability of winning a replay combination than RT0 and RT1, and is an RT that is more advantageous than RT0 and RT1.

The roles to be internally won in RT7 include condition device numbers 1 to 17 and 25 to 32.

In FIG. 10, when RT7 is set and the bell spills, it shifts to RT1, when 15 games are over, it shifts to RT0, when it wins RB, it shifts to RT4, and when it wins BB1 and BB2. It is shown to move to RT6. Further, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the game which is internally won in RB is not won, and the game is shifted to RT5 when the game is not internally won in BB1 and BB2.

<<State A and State B>>
In the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment, in addition to the RT described above, the game state is divided into a state A and a state B and managed. In the state B, the notification of the stop operation sequence for the internally won combination is allowed (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as operation navigation), and in the state A, the operation navigation is not displayed. However, in the state B, the operation navigation is not always displayed when the push order replay or the push order bell is internally won, and the operation navigation may not be displayed depending on the condition.

In the first embodiment, the transition lottery to the state B (see FIG. 17) is executed based on the internally won combination, and as a result, a precursor, CZ (chance zone), AR preparation state, AR (assist replay) described later are executed. In the state B, the state B is set. The state B ends when these periods end, but if the push-navigation operation navigation is not performed in the state B, the state B continues until the push-push operation navigation is performed. Has been done. Further, in order to prevent the feeling of euphoria due to the state B continuing for a long time, when the state B continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 games), the state A is set. ing.

In addition, during the bonus period, the state B may be set even during a part of the bonus operation (RT3 to 6) (for example, when the player has the AR right number). However, during the bonus operation, the push order replay and the push order bell are not internally won, and the operation navigation is not displayed. Therefore, the state A may be set during the bonus operation. Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and during the bonus operation, the push-order replay or the push-order bell may be internally won and the operation navigation may be displayed.

In the first embodiment, the state B flag is used to distinguish between these states. If the state B flag is off, it indicates state A, and if the state B flag is on, it indicates state B.

<<AR state>>
Next, the AR state will be described. In the following, the AR state may be simply referred to as AR.

In the AR, when the push order replay and the push order bell (conditional device numbers 19 to 24 and 29 to 31) are internally won, an operation navigation indicating the correct push order corresponding to each is displayed. However, from the time AR is set to the time RT2 is transitioned to once (AR preparation flag is ON), when the player wins the promotion replay (when the operation condition numbers 19 to 21 are internally won), the operation showing the pushing order of correct answers The navigation is displayed, and the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device number 29 to 31) is internally won. In the following description, the period from the setting of the AR to the transition to RT2 may be referred to as an AR preparation state. Further, in RT0 or RT7, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won. It should be noted that this operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, such as a display such as "Aim at...!" Both may be shown. In the following description, the operation navigation for the push-order bell may be referred to as a bell operation navigation.

In the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment, the AR lottery is performed in the lottery when the state A shifts to the state B, and the AR right number is added if the AR lottery is won. If the number of AR rights is not 0, the AR starts through the precursor and CZ. Further, even if the AR lottery at the time of transition to the state B is not won, the number of AR rights may be added until the end of the sign or CZ, and in this case, the AR is also passed through the sign or CZ. Start. If the number of AR rights is not 0 at the end of the sign or CZ (the number of remaining games is 0), the number of AR rights is decremented by 1 and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50) is set to the number of remaining AR games. AR starts (step S1409 in FIG. 20).

In the first embodiment, the number of remaining AR games is subtracted as the game progresses. However, the AR remaining game number is not subtracted in the AR preparation state. If the AR right number is greater than 0 when the AR remaining number is 0, the AR remaining number is set to a predetermined value (for example, 50) again. Transition to state A (parameters related to state B are initialized), and AR ends. When the bonus operation is in progress (RT4, RT6) in the middle of AR, the subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is stopped, and the subtraction is restarted at RT7.

Note that the AR is not limited to the configuration using the AR right number and the AR remaining game number, and the AR may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific game state is entered).

<<Presence state and CZ state>>
Next, the precursory state and the CZ state will be described. In the following, the omen state may be simply referred to as the omen, and the CZ state may be simply referred to as CZ.

In the sign and CZ, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, a bell operation navigation indicating the corresponding correct answer push order is displayed. However, this bell operation navigation is not displayed at RT0 or RT7. Further, in the omen state, the bell operation navigation is not displayed until the number of operation navigation suppression games set at the time of transition to state B has elapsed. Further, the number of times the bell operation navigation is displayed is limited to a certain number (1 in the first embodiment) through the signs and CZ, and the bell operation navigation is not displayed beyond this number. Note that this bell operation navigation is not limited to indicating the pressing order, but may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, such as a display such as "Aim for...!" It may indicate both timings. Further, in the omen and CZ, the operation navigation of the push order replay is not displayed, but the operation navigation may be displayed.

In the first embodiment, when the player wins the transition lottery to the state B (see FIG. 17), the omen starts from the next game. This predictive period is set during the transition lottery to the state B (see FIG. 14B). In addition, a lottery for the number of CZ games is performed at the time of the lottery for shifting to the state B, and if this is won, the CZ starts after the omen. If there is an AR right number at the end of these signs and CZ, AR starts.

In the sign and CZ, an AR lottery may be performed according to the internally won combination (step S1205 in FIG. 18). In this lottery, the same FIG. 14(a) as when shifting to the state B is used. In the state B and after, since the AR lottery is not won unless the state B is transitioned to, the actual probability of acquiring the AR right number is lower than the probability shown in FIG. However, in the omen and CZ, the number of AR rights is added with the probability shown in FIG. 14B (probability more advantageous than at the time of shifting to state B). Furthermore, for the CZ added by the operation navigation not being displayed, the AR lottery (FIG. 14C) is separately executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the lottery for the transition to the state B does not win the lottery for the number of CZ games and the bell operation navigation is not displayed by the end of the warning, the number of CZ games is obtained and the CZ starts. There is a case where it is performed (FIG. 23). Further, in this case, a lottery for the number of AR rights may be performed and the number of AR rights may be added.

Further, when the bell operation navigation is not displayed through the sign and CZ, the AR right number is obtained (step S1619 in FIG. 22).

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

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

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the activation signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302, which has received this activation signal, resets and starts by a reset interrupt and executes the main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 15 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the setting of interrupt prohibition, the initial setting of the I/O 310, and the initial setting of various variables (including the MY counter described later) stored in the RAM 308. , WDT 314 is permitted to operate and initial values are set.

In step S103, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and the pay line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the insertion of the medal. When a medal is thrown in, preparation is made to send a throwing command indicating this. When a player wins a replay in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated with a specified number of medals used, and if the start lever 135 has been operated, the number of inserted medals and an effective winning line are determined, and the game is played. To start.

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

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

In step S109, a game start state process is executed. Here, based on the result of the internal lottery, processing of whether to set the state B, the sign, the chance zone (hereinafter, CZ), the AR lottery, or the operation navigation is performed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S111, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on condition that the game interval timer (subtracted in timer update processing described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. At the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, preparations are made for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. After that, the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined rotation speed, the optical sensor provided on each reel is detected, and when the symbol position of each reel is grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. By the game interval counter, the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the first embodiment) is secured to suppress the gambling.

In step S113, reel stop control processing is executed. In this process, when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, every time a stop operation is performed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of pull-in frames set in the stop table. Further, for the first stop operation, the reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared, and for the second stop operation, the reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared. It should be noted that, for each stop operation, preparation is made to transmit a corresponding command (first to third pressing command) to the first sub-control unit 400, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, a corresponding command (first (1 to 3 stop command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. When all reels 110 to 112 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S115.

In step S115, winning determination processing is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "Bell-Bell-Bell" are available on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell (small win 23). After determining the winning combination, preparation for transmitting the winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

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

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

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

This completes one game. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

Next, the details of the game start state processing (step S109) in the main control unit main processing of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the game start state processing (step S109) in FIG.

First, in step S1001 executed first, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1005.

In step S1003, the state B transition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1007. The details of this state B transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1005, game start state B related processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1007. The details of this state B transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1007, preparation for transmitting the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed, and the game start state processing is ended. The internal winning command includes information on the condition device number, state B, bonus, omen, CZ, AR of the internally won combination (for example, state B flag, omen flag, CZ flag, operation navigation suppression flag, AR preparation). Information such as a flag, an AR flag, an AR right number and an AR remaining game number, an END1 flag, an END2 flag, an MY counter), the presence or absence of instruction information and its content, and the like.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the details of the state B transition process (step S1003) in the game start state process of FIG. 16 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the state B transition processing (step S1003) in FIG.

First, in step S1101, which is executed first, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to state B. In the first embodiment, a lottery type, which is identification information when performing a lottery using each table shown in FIG. 14, is attached to some of the condition device numbers (see lottery type columns in FIGS. 8 and 9). ). In this process, a lottery is executed by referring to the lottery type corresponding to the internally won combination and using the table shown in FIG. 14A to determine whether or not to shift to state B (state of FIG. 14A). B transition probability). More specifically, with respect to the condition device numbers 1, 2, 4, 7 to 11 and 13 to 16, the lottery type A is referenced, and the condition device numbers 5, 6, and 33 move to the state B with a probability of 100%. , 34, the lottery type B is referenced, and there is a 100% probability of shifting to state B. For condition device numbers 25 and 27, the lottery type C is referenced, and there is a 100% probability of shifting to state B. With respect to the numbers 26 and 28, the lottery type D is referred to and the state B is transitioned to with a probability of 50%. Condition device numbers other than the above do not shift to state B (lottery type is not assigned). The assignment of the lottery types in FIGS. 8 and 9 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the condition device number 26 (weak cherry) and the condition device number 28 (watermelon) have different winning probabilities between RT3 and RT5 and RT0 to RT2 and RT7. The lottery for shifting to the state B may not be performed for the device number. The transition lottery to the state B may be performed when a condition device (for example, condition device numbers 3 and 12) having a setting difference (the winning probability differs depending on the setting) is won. Further, when a condition device having no setting difference is won, the probability of winning the state B may be changed according to the set value at that time.

In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S1101 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the flow proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the state B transition processing ends.

In step S1105, the number of games in which state B can be continued is set. Here, the number of games that can be continued in state B is a value that defines the number of games that can be continued in state B, and the number of games that can be in state B does not exceed the value set here. In the first embodiment, 1500 is set as this value, but other constants may be used, and the number is not limited to a constant and may be determined by lottery from a plurality of values.

In step S1107, a lottery is executed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the process proceeds to step S1109. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and the lottery for determining whether to acquire the AR right is executed using FIG. 14A (see FIG. 14A, AR winning probability). ). Specifically, the lottery type A acquires an AR right (AR right number 1) with a probability of 20%, the lottery type B acquires an AR right (AR right number 3) with a probability of 100%, and a lottery type C The AR right (AR right number 1) is obtained with a probability of 10%, and the AR right (AR right number 1) is obtained with a probability of 5% in the lottery type D. When the AR right is acquired, the AR right number is added according to the acquired value. Note that the number of AR rights to be acquired may be different according to the set value.

In step S1109, a lottery for the number of CZ games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and the lottery for the number of CZ games is executed using FIG. 14A (see CZ winning probability in FIG. 14A). Specifically, the lottery type A has a probability of 100%, the lottery type B has a probability of 0%, the lottery type C has a probability of 70%, and the lottery type D has a probability of 50%. 3 is set. It should be noted that the number is not limited to this value, and may be another constant, or the number may be determined from a plurality of values without being limited to the constant.

In step S1111, lottery for the number of precursor games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and lottery of the number of precursor games is executed using the table of FIG. 14B (see FIG. 14B). Specifically, the number of precursor games of 6 to 20 games is won for each lottery type. A constant may be set for the number of precursor games.

In step S1113, the value of the precursor game number won in step S1111 is set to the precursor remaining game number.

In step S1115, the number of operation navigation suppression games is set. In the first embodiment, the number of operation navigation suppression games of 3 to 6 is set by lottery. However, in the bonus internal winning, 6 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games. When the bonus is internally won, the operation navigation suppression period may be set until the bonus is won. Further, for example, the sum of the number of CZ games and the number of precursory games may be set as the number of operation navigation suppression games, or the maximum value of the number of precursory games may be set as the number of operation navigation suppression games. As described above, the number of operation navigation suppression games is not limited to the constant number, and may be other than the constant number. The number of operation navigation suppression games may be set using the number of CZ games and the number of precursor games. Further, when a battle effect or a continuous effect by the effect image display device 157 or the like is planned, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set in accordance with the number of games of the effect.

Next, the details of the game start state B-related processing (step S1005) in the game start state processing of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the game start state B related processing (step S1005) in FIG.

First, in step S1201, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1211.

In step S1203, it is determined whether the internally winning combination is a target for the AR right lottery. In the first embodiment, when there is a lottery type corresponding to the internal winning combination (any one of A to D is described in the lottery type column of FIGS. 8 and 9), the internal winning combination has the AR right. It becomes the target of the lottery. On the other hand, when the lottery type corresponding to the internal winning combination does not exist (“-” is described in the lottery type column of FIGS. 8 and 9), the internal winning combination is not the target of the AR right lottery. If the internally winning combination is the target of the AR right lottery, the process proceeds to step S1205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1219.

In step S1205, a lottery is executed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the process proceeds to step S1219. Here, the lottery type associated with the internal winning combination is referred to, and the lottery as to whether or not to acquire the AR right is executed by using FIG. 14A (see FIG. 14A, AR winning probability). .. Specifically, the lottery type A acquires an AR right (AR right number 1) with a probability of 20%, the lottery type B acquires an AR right (AR right number 3) with a probability of 100%, and a lottery type C The AR right (AR right number 1) is obtained with a probability of 10%, and the AR right (AR right number 1) is obtained with a probability of 5% in the lottery type D. When the AR right is acquired, the AR right number is added according to the acquired value.

In step S1211, it is determined whether the AR flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1217.

In step S1213, except during bonus operation (RT4, RT6), if the number of remaining AR games is not 0, 1 is subtracted from this. In addition, the number of remaining AR games may be added (added) based on the internal winning combination. After this process, the process proceeds to step S1215.

In step S1215, the number of operation navigation suppression games is set by lottery according to the internally won combination, and the flow proceeds to step S1219.

In step S1217, the process in the case of being in the state B, not in the precursor (including CZ) or in the AR is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1219.

In step S1219, instruction information setting processing is executed, and the game start time state B related processing is ended. This instruction information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the details of the instruction information setting process (step S1219) in the game start state B related process of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1219) in FIG.

First, in step S1301 which is first executed, it is determined whether or not RT4 or RT6 (during bonus operation). If this condition is satisfied, the instruction information setting process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1303.

In step S1303, it is determined whether the precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1321.

In step S1305, it is determined whether it is RT0 or RT7. If this condition is satisfied, the instruction information setting process ends, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1307.

In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the push-down bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1309, and if not, the instruction information setting process ends.

In step S1309, it is determined whether the operation navigation suppression flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1311, and if not, the instruction information setting process ends.

In step S1311, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1313, and if not, the instruction information setting process ends.

In step S1313, the bell correct answer pressing order is set in the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process ends.

In step S1321, the instruction information in the period excluding the precursor and CZ is set. For example, when any one of the AR flag, the END1 flag, and the END2 flag is turned on and the condition device numbers 19 to 24 and 29 to 31 are internally won, the correct answer pressing order is set in the instruction information. Even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, no instruction information is set in the case of RT0 or RT7 and the operation navigation suppression flag is on. (The push navigation bell operation navigation is not displayed). Further, when the AR preparation flag is turned on, the push order of the correct answer is set in the instruction information when the operation condition numbers 19 to 21 are internally won, but the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won. However, nothing is set in the instruction information (the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed).

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, details of the game state update processing (step S121) in the main control portion main processing of FIG. 15 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the game state update processing (step S121) in FIG.

First, in step S1401, which is first executed, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1421.

In step S1403, operation navigation guarantee flag setting processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1405, it is determined whether the precursory flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1409.

In step S1407, the sign and CZ processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1409, AR update processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1411, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being activated (RT4 or RT6) when the start lever 135 is operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1417, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1413.

In step S1413, it is determined whether or not the bonus is in operation (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1415, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1423.

In step S1415, various processes at the time of bonus operation in state B are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1423. For example, the number of remaining precursor games and the number of operation navigation suppression games are initialized to 0, and the CZ flag is set to off.

In step S1417, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being activated (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1423, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1419.

In step S1419, various processes at the end of the bonus in state B are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1423.

In step S1421, if the number of games in which the state B can be continued is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S1411, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1423.

In step S1423, state B update processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1425, the instruction information is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S1427.

In step S1427, preparation for transmission of the game state update command is performed. This command includes information about RT, information about state B, bonus, omen, CZ, AR (for example, state B flag, omen flag, CZ flag, operation navigation suppression flag, AR preparation flag, AR flag, AR right number and AR remaining game number, END1 flag, END2 flag, MY counter) are included.

Next, the details of the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in the game state updating process of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in FIG.

First, in step S1501 executed first, it is determined whether or not the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the operation proceeds to step S1503, and if not, the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being activated (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1509, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1505.

In step S1505, it is determined whether the instruction information is set. If this condition is satisfied, the operation proceeds to step S1507, and if not, the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the push order bell (conditional device number 29 to 31) is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the operation proceeds to step S1509, and if not, the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

In step S1509, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON, and the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, details of the sign and the CZ-in-progress processing (step S1407) in the game state update processing of FIG. 20 will be described. 20. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the sign and CZ process (step S1407) in FIG.

First, in step S1601, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1603, and if not, the sign and CZ processing is ended.

In step S1603, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1607.

In step S1605, CZ addition determination processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1607, it is determined whether the number of CZ games is larger than 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1615.

In step S1609, the CZ flag is set to ON.

In step S1611, the value of the CZ game number is set to the precursor remaining game number.

In step S1613, the value of the number of CZ games is initialized (cleared to 0).

In step S1615, the CZ flag is set off.

In step S1617, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1618, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1621.

In step S1618, it is determined whether or not there is no AR right (the number of AR rights is 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1619, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1621.

In step S1619, 1 is added to the AR right number.

In step S1621, it is determined whether there is an AR right (the number of AR rights is greater than 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1623, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1625.

In step S1623, AR preparation processing is executed. Specifically, the AR right number is decremented by 1, the AR preparation flag is set to ON, and an initial value (for example, 50) is added to the AR remaining game number. It should be noted that this processing is not executed during the bonus operation and during the bonus hit (RT3 to RT6). Further, the value added as the remaining AR game number is not limited to a constant value, and may be determined by a lottery.

In step S1625, the state B end waiting flag is set to ON, and the processing during this precursor and CZ is ended.

Next, the details of the CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in the sign and CZ process in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in FIG.

First, in step S1701, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the bonus is internally won (if the bonus is internally won in the game, either RT3 or RT5). If this condition is satisfied, the CZ addition determination process is ended, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1703.

In step S1703, it is determined whether or not there is no AR right (the number of AR rights is 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1705, and if not, the CZ addition determination process ends.

In step S1705, it is determined whether the number of CZ games is 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1707, and if not, the CZ addition determination process ends.

In step S1707, it is determined whether the CZ flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1709, and if not, the CZ addition determination process ends.

In step S1709, a lottery is executed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the flow advances to step S1711. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 at the time of transition to the state B is referred to, and the AR right lottery is executed using FIG. 14C. When the AR right is acquired, the AR right number is added according to the acquired value. Since the lottery types that may be referred to in this process are only C and D, the lottery probabilities are not set for the lottery types A and B.

In step S1711, the number of CZ games is set to 3. It should be noted that the number is not limited to this value, and may be another constant, or the number may be determined by a lottery from a plurality of values without being limited to the constant.

Next, details of the AR state update process (step S1409) in the game state update process of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the AR state update process (step S1409) in FIG.

First, in step S1801 that is first executed, it is determined whether or not the AR preparation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1811.

In step S1803, AR preparation state processing is executed. Specifically, the AR preparation flag is set to OFF while the AR flag is set to ON, on condition that the re-game high probability state (RT2) is entered, and the AR state update processing is ended.

In step S1811, it is determined whether the AR flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1821.

In step S1813, processing during AR is executed. Specifically, if the AR right is left in the state where the number of remaining AR games is 0 (the number of AR rights is greater than 0), and if it is not in the bonus winning state or during bonus operation (other than RT3 to RT6) , The AR right number is subtracted by 1 and 50 is added to the AR remaining game number. The value added as the number of remaining AR games is not limited to a constant number, and may be determined by lottery. When both the number of remaining AR games and the number of AR rights are 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON. After these processes, the AR state update process is finished.

In step S1821, processing other than the above is executed, and this AR state update processing ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, details of the state B update process (step S1423) in the game state update process of FIG. 20 will be described. The figure is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1423) in FIG.

First, in step S1901, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1903, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1921.

In step S1903, MY counter update processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1905. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1905, it is determined whether or not the number of games in which state B can be continued is larger than 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1907, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1919.

In step S1907, it is determined whether or not the state B end standby flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1909, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1911.

In step S1909, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the procedure proceeds to step S1919, and if not, the procedure proceeds to step S1911.

In step S1911, the number of games that can be continued in state B is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1913, it is determined whether or not the number of games in which state B can be continued is 20. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1915, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1915, the END1 flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S1917.

In step S1917, the AR flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1919, the flags and variables relating to state B are initialized. By this processing, the transition from the state B to the state A is performed. In this process, the state B flag, the precursor flag, the CZ flag, the AR preparation flag, the AR flag, the operation navigation guarantee flag, the operation navigation suppression flag, the state B end standby flag, the END1 flag, and the END2 flag are set to off. In addition, the number of games in which the state B can be continued, the number of precursor remaining games, the number of CZ games, the number of AR rights and the number of remaining AR games, the number of operation navigation suppression games, and the value of the MY counter are each initialized to 0.

In step S1921, it is determined whether or not the number of games in which state B can be continued is larger than 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1923, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1923, the state B flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1931, if the number of remaining omen games is greater than 0, the omen flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining omen games is decremented by 1. On the other hand, when the number of remaining omen games is 0, the omen flag is set to off. Then, it progresses to step S1941.

In step S1941, if the number of operation navigation suppression games is greater than 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON, and the number of operation navigation suppression games is subtracted by 1. On the other hand, when the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF. Then, this state B update process is completed.

Next, the details of the MY counter updating process (step S1903) in the state B updating process of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the MY counter updating process (step S1903) in FIG.

First, in step S1A01 executed first, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding winning combination is the re-playing combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A11, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A03.

In step S1A03, the payout number in the immediately preceding game is added to the value of the MY counter, and the value obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals is updated as the value of the MY counter. Then, it progresses to step S1A05.

In step S1A05, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is negative. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A07, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A11.

In step S1A07, the value of the MY counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1A11.

In step S1A11, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is 2400 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A19, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A13.

In step S1A13, it is determined whether the END2 flag is set to OFF and the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A15, and if not, the MY counter updating process ends.

In step S1A15, the END2 flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1A17.

In step S1A17, the AR flag is set to off, and the MY counter updating process ends.

In step S1A19, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and the MY counter updating process ends.

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

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

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

In step S203, the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the first embodiment) so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the abnormality of the processing is not detected). In the first embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main controller timer interrupt.

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

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

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

In step S211, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission in the main process of the main control unit 300, the timer interrupt process, etc. are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 has 16 bits in the first embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (when ON, indicates that data is set), bit Command types 11 to 14 (in the first embodiment, a basic command, a bet command, a start lever acceptance command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command associated with the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139). 1st to 3rd pressing commands associated with the acceptance of the reels, 1st to 3rd stop commands associated with the reels 110 to 112 stopping, a prize command, a payout number command and a payout completion command associated with the medal payout process, a game state update command), Bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

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

In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read to monitor the presence or absence of errors relating to a medal insertion abnormality, a medal ejection abnormality, etc., and when an error is detected, (Omitted) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current game state.

In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is received (when power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is not received (power cutoff is not detected), step S219 is performed. move on.

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

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

<<Process of the first sub-control unit 400>>
Next, the processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 28A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 28B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 28C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

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

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

In step S305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 28A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10).

In step S333, device data transmission to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, effect random number updating processing, and the like are performed.

Next, the details of the command process (step S307) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 28A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the command processing (step S307) in FIG.

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

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

Next, the details of the internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in the command processing of FIG. 28D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in FIG.

First, in step S3001, which is executed first, the condition device number of the internally won combination is acquired, and the flow advances to step S3003.

In step S3003, the information about the state B is acquired from the information included in the internal winning command, and the process proceeds to step S3005.

In step S3005, the presence/absence of instruction information is determined from the information included in the internal winning command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3009.

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

In step S3009, in addition to the processing described above, the processing at the time of receiving the internal winning command is executed, and the internal winning command processing ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the details of the game state update command process (step S343) when the game state update command is received in the command process of FIG. 28D will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the game state update command processing (step S343) when the game state update command is received in FIG. 28(d).

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

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

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

In step S3107, it is determined whether or not CZ starts from the next game (the CZ flag is on) by referring to the information acquired in step S3101. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3111.

In step S3109, corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set such that the effect corresponding to CZ is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

In step S3111, AR (including AR preparation state) starts from the next game with reference to the information acquired in step S3101 (either of RT0 to 2 or 7, the state B flag is on, and the omen flag is on) Change from OFF to OFF). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3115.

In step S3113, the corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set so that the effect corresponding to the AR (including the AR preparation state) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

In step S3115, it is determined whether the END effect (either the END1 effect or the END2 effect) has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3119, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3117.

In step S3117, END effect setting processing is executed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S3119, END effect update processing is executed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S3121, in addition to the processing described above, the processing at the time of receiving the game state update command is executed, and the game state update command processing is ended.

Next, the details of the END effect setting process (step S3117) in the game state update command process of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the END effect setting process (step S3117) in FIG.

First, in step S3201 which is first executed, it is determined whether or not the END1 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3211.

In step S3203, the END1 effect is set, and the END effect setting process ends.

In step S3211, it is determined whether the END2 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the flow proceeds to step S3213, and if not, the END effect setting process ends.

In step S3213, the END2 effect is set, and the END effect setting process ends.

Next, the details of the END effect update process (step S3119) in the game state update command process of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the END effect update process (step S3119) in FIG.

First, in step S3301, which is first executed, it is determined whether or not the END1 effect is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3311.

In step S3303, the number of games in which state B can be continued is acquired, and the flow advances to step S3305.

In step S3305, it is determined whether or not a condition for switching the scene of the END1 effect (hereinafter, END1 effect switching condition) is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3307, and if not, the END effect update process is terminated. In the first embodiment, the END1 effect switching condition is that two games are executed for each scene, and the END1 effect switching is performed by referring to the value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B acquired in step S3303 described above. It is determined whether or not the condition is met. Note that the END1 effect switching condition is not limited to this condition and can be arbitrarily adopted.

In step S3307, a process for switching the currently executed scene to the next scene in the END1 effect is executed, and the END effect update process ends.

In step S3311, it is determined whether the END2 effect is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313, and if not, the END effect update process is terminated.

In step S3313, the value of the MY counter is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S3315.

In step S3315, it is determined whether or not a condition for switching the scene of the END2 effect (hereinafter, END2 effect switching condition) is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3317, and if not, the END effect update process ends. The END2 effect switching condition will be described later with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50.

In step S3317, a process for switching the currently executed scene to the next scene in the END2 effect is executed, and the END effect update process ends.

<<Process of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 33A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

First, in step S401 of FIG. 33A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, the input/output port initialization and the storage area initialization processing in the RAM 508 are performed.

In step S403, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 33A and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10).

In step S419, an updating process of the random number for effect is performed.

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

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

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

In step S425, parameter setting is performed based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, the CPU 504 forms the display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421. , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), image superposition and transparency, etc. to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 sets a parameter according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

In step S427, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts image drawing in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

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

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

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

[Operation example when the condition device numbers 2 and 25 are won]
[Operation example (A1): In the case of internally winning a combination with bonus]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of an operation in the case where an internal combination is won as a bonus combination with a bonus and the state shifts to the state B (the sign is confirmed when the state B shifts). In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 34, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation impossible period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the start operation of the second game internally wins the BB1+chance item (condition device number 2). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type A).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the AR right acquisition lottery is not won and the number of CZ games of 3 games and the number of precursor games of 6 games are obtained. Further, 6 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, after the medal payout process and the like, the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15) shifts from RT1 to RT5. In the subsequent game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15), in the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20), the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are determined from the results of the state B transition lottery described above. Are set to ON (step S1923, step S1931, step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the battle is performed by the first sub control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(d)). Furthermore, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43(g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 34 shows that the state B, the omen, the operation navigation suppression period, and the battle effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 34, although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the fifth game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the AR or the bonus is won. Here, it is notified that the bonus is confirmed at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43(h)).

Further, in the sixth game, the start notification of the internally won bonus symbol is executed by the start operation of the start lever 135 (FIG. 43(m)). In response to this, in the sixth game, it is assumed that the symbol of special combination 1 is stopped on the pay line L1 (FIG. 43(t)). As a result, the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15) shifts from RT5 to RT6 (from the next game to RT6).

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the sixth game that follows, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON by the operation of the bonus (step S1509 of FIG. 21).

Further, in the aura and CZ process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the sixth game, since the aura remaining number of games is not 0, nothing changes (No determination in step S1601 of FIG. 22). ..

When the aura and CZ process ends and the game state update process is resumed, the number of aura remaining games and the number of operation navigation suppression games are initialized to 0 by the activation of the bonus, and the CZ flag is set to off ( Step S1415 of FIG. 20). Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the sixth game, since the number of remaining precursor games and the number of operation navigation suppression games are 0, the precursor flag and the operation navigation are displayed. The suppression flag is set to OFF (steps S1931, S1941 in FIG. 25). Through the above processing, the sign and the operation navigation suppression period scheduled for the next game (seventh game) and thereafter are canceled. Further, the CZ set at the end of the warning and the navigation period 1 after the operation navigation suppression period are not set either. In FIG. 34, these periods are indicated by hatching with a downward slope.

Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the bonus effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (seventh game). FIG. 34 shows that the bonus effect starts from the seventh game.

When there is an AR right number in the state B transition state and during the signing, the AR right acquisition lottery (step S1107 in FIG. 17, step S1205 in FIG. 18) has an AR right number, and when the bonus period ends It is started (step S1409 in FIG. 20).

[Operation example (A2): only in the case of omen]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the operation in the case where the transition lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and AR is non-winning (the sign is determined when the state is shifted to the state B). This operation example is different from FIG. 38 (operation example (B1)) only in the effect contents. In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 35, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation unavailable period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery are not won. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the battle is performed by the first sub control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(d)). Furthermore, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43(g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 35 shows that the state B, the omen, the operation navigation suppression period, and the battle effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 35, although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the fifth game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or the bonus is won. Here, it is notified that the bonus is not won at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43(i)).

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43(a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (sixth game). Performance data is set. FIG. 35 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game, and the operation navigation period 1 and the normal effect start in the sixth game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43(b)). In FIG. 35, it is shown that the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON due to the operation navigation being displayed (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

Further, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the omen remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is ON, the CZ game number is 0, and the AR right number. Since 0 is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on. , The parameters of state B are initialized (become state A). In addition, in this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns from the next game (9th game) to the state A, and the precursor and the operation navigation period 1 ends. FIG. 35 shows that the state B, the omen, and the operation navigation period 1 end in the eighth game, and the state A (operation navigation unusable period) starts in the ninth game.

In the first embodiment, the AR right number may be added by lottery during the sign (step S1205 of FIG. 18). Therefore, even if the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to state B, the number of AR rights may be larger than 0 at the end of the precursor. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the sign of the eighth game and the CZ process (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the sign ends in the eighth game and AR starts in the ninth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the ninth game. In addition, in the AR, a period during which the operation navigation of the push-order bell and the push-order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2), and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation example (A3): In the case of internally winning a double combination with a bonus during AR]
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of an operation in the case of internally winning an overlapping combination with a bonus during AR. In this example, it is assumed that the initial states are RT1 and AR (state B flag on, precursor flag off, CZ flag off). In the AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) during which the operation navigation of the push order bell and the push order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) (step S1321 in FIG. 19). In the first game of FIG. 36, RT1, state B, and AR (operation navigation period 2) are shown. Further, the AR effect is executed as the effect at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that the start operation of the second game internally wins the BB1+chance item (condition device number 2). During AR, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set by lottery according to the internally won combination (step S1215 in FIG. 18). Here, it is assumed that the number of operation navigation suppression games is set to 6.

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, after the medal payout process and the like, the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15) shifts from RT1 to RT5. In the subsequent game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15), the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON in the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the operation navigation suppression period starts from the next game (third game). In addition, the battle is performed by the first sub control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes! The effect in which the character is displayed is executed. Furthermore, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43(g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 36 shows that the operation navigation suppression period and the battle effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. 19 step S1321). In FIG. 36, although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the fifth game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the AR or the bonus is won. Here, it is notified that the bonus is confirmed at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43(h)).

Further, in the sixth game, the start notification of the internally won bonus symbol is executed by the start operation of the start lever 135 (FIG. 43(m)). In response to this, in the sixth game, it is assumed that the symbol of special combination 1 is stopped on the pay line L1 (FIG. 43(t)). As a result, the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15) shifts from RT5 to RT6 (from the next game to RT6).

When the bonus is further activated, the number of operation navigation suppression games is initialized to 0 (step S1415 in FIG. 20), and the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). (Step S1941 in FIG. 25). Through the above processing, the operation navigation suppression period scheduled for the next game (seventh game) and thereafter is canceled. In FIG. 36, this canceled period is indicated by hatching with a downward slope to the left.

Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the bonus effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (seventh game). FIG. 36 shows that the bonus effect starts from the seventh game.

When the bonus period ends, AR starts (step S1409 in FIG. 20).

[Operation example (A4): When the operation navigation suppression period is set during AR]
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the operation navigation suppression period is set during AR. In this example, it is assumed that the initial states are RT1 and AR (state B flag on, precursor flag off, CZ flag off). In the AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) during which the operation navigation of the push order bell and the push order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) (step S1321 in FIG. 19). In the first game of FIG. 37, RT1, state B, and AR (operation navigation period 2) are shown. Further, the AR effect is executed as the effect at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). During AR, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set by lottery according to the internally won combination (step S1215 in FIG. 18). Here, it is assumed that the number of operation navigation suppression games is set to 6.

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in this process, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON (step S1941 of FIG. 25). As a result, the operation navigation suppression period starts from the next game (third game). In addition, the battle is performed by the first sub control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes! The effect in which the character is displayed is executed. Furthermore, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43(g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 37 shows that the operation navigation suppression period and the battle effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. 19 step S1321). In FIG. 37, although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the fifth game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or the bonus is won. Here, it is notified that the bonus is not won at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43(i)).

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the push navigation replay and push navigation bell operation navigation is displayed again from the next game (sixth game). In addition, the effect data is set by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes so as to start the AR effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (sixth game). FIG. 37 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game, and the operation navigation period 2 and the AR effect start in the sixth game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 2 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off), the operation navigation showing the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1321 in FIG. 19). In FIG. 37, it is shown that the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

When the AR right number and the AR remaining game number become 0, the AR ends and the state A is set (step S1409 in FIG. 20, step S1919 in FIG. 25).

[Regarding operation examples (A1) to (A4)]
In the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment, RT4 and RT6 are provided as a state advantageous to the player. When transitioning to RT4 or RT6, there may be a case of passing through RT3 or RT5 as the previous stage, and in the first embodiment, a precursor or CZ may be set at this previous stage (for example, the operation example of FIG. 34). (A1)). On the other hand, the sign or CZ may be set even when the process does not shift to RT4 or RT6 (when the condition device that does not include the special role is internally won) (for example, the operation example (A2) in FIG. 35). In these signs and CZ, at least the operation navigation suppression period is set.

In addition, in RT3 or RT5 during AR, a sign or CZ is not provided, but an operation navigation suppression period may be provided (for example, operation example (A3) in FIG. 36). On the other hand, the operation navigation suppression period may be set even when the process does not shift to RT4 or RT6 during AR (when the internal condition is won for a condition device that does not include a special role) (for example, operation example (A4) in FIG. 37). ).

That is, in both the case where the bonus is internally won (RT3 or RT5) and the case where the bonus is not internally won, not only the common action (active action (performs to)) but also negative action (to (Do not do)) is included. The player who sees this common operation expects the start of RT4 or RT6, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Due to these effects, the period during which the above-described common operation can occur is a predictive period for the start of RT4 or RT6 (hereinafter, a bonus predictive period).

In the bonus sign period, even if the number of medals is reduced, this must be allowed until the result is determined, and thus the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress the reduction of medals during the bonus sign period by displaying the operation navigation when the push order bell is internally won during the bonus sign period. However, in the bonus sign period, various effects may be performed in order to expect the transition to RT4 or RT6. If the operation navigation is displayed during such an effect, the effect becomes difficult to grasp, and the interest in the game may be diminished.

In the first embodiment, a configuration including an operation navigation suppression period and an operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation period 2 during AR) is adopted in the bonus sign period (for example, operation examples (A1) in FIGS. 34 to 37). (A4)). Since the operation navigation is not displayed during the operation navigation suppression period, it is possible to easily understand the effect for enhancing the interest of the game. Further, in the operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation period 2 during AR), by displaying the operation navigation when the push order bell is internally won, it is possible to prevent the decrease of medals and prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. be able to.

In addition, when the operation navigation is not displayed in the operation navigation period 1 that has been set once, if the operation navigation is extended (for example, addition of CZ in the operation example (B4) of FIG. 41 described later), AR is set. In some cases (for example, the addition of AR in the operation example (B5) of FIG. 42 described later) is present, and this configuration provides an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the push order bell. Further, in the state B including the omen, CZ, and AR, when the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed when the periods of the omen, CZ, and AR are finished (when the operation navigation guarantee flag is off), The push navigation bell operation navigation can be displayed, which guarantees the opportunity to display the push navigation bell operation navigation.

In addition, when the navigation is not displayed even though the warning period and the operation navigation 1 period are set together, by performing the navigation during the normal production after the warning period, the navigation navigation of the push order bell is performed. A configuration that secures the opportunity to display is also conceivable. However, in this configuration, since the navigation basically occurs in the normal effect in which the navigation is not displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the first embodiment, the CZ is added when the navigation does not occur during the operation navigation 1 period, so that not only the player does not feel uncomfortable, but the AR and the bonus are expected by the CZ effect. , The interest of the game can be improved.

When the operation navigation of the push-push bell is not displayed (the operation navigation guarantee flag is off), the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to on at the time of transition to RT4 or RT6 (step of FIG. 21). (Yes determination in S1503). Therefore, regarding RT3 or RT5, the opportunity to display the push-order bell operation navigation is not necessarily provided, but the player is not disadvantageous because the medal can be expected.

In the case of RT3 or RT5, the operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation period 2 during AR) may not be provided depending on the timing of transition to RT4 or RT6 (for example, operation example (A1) in FIG. 34). , Operation example of FIG. 36 (A3)). However, since it is expected that medals will be obtained at RT4 or RT6, there is no disadvantage for the player even if such a configuration is adopted. That is, when it is less necessary to suppress the reduction of medals, the operation navigation period may not be provided in the bonus sign period. For example, in the case of RT3 or RT5, the operation navigation suppression period is maintained. It may be configured to be performed. In addition, in this configuration, the player may understand that the operation navigation of the push-order bell is displayed, so that the player does not shift to RT4 or RT6. However, at least during the operation navigation suppression period, it is determined whether or not the bonus is internally won. It is possible to prevent the player from understanding and to have a sense of expectation. In this way, by including at least the operation navigation suppression period in the bonus sign period, it is possible to easily grasp the effect for enhancing the interest of the game while increasing the sense of expectation.

In the operation examples (A1) to (A4), the operation navigation suppression period is provided when the player is in the advantageous state (RT4 or RT6 in the first embodiment), and the operation is performed even when the advantageous state is not obtained. By providing the navigation suppression period, an example of a configuration in which the operation navigation suppression period is used as a predictive period for the advantageous state is described. In the first embodiment, the configuration using the bonus has been described as an example of the advantageous state, but the advantageous state may be something that starts due to the internal winning result, for example, AR, AT, The contents of advantageous states such as ART and pseudo bonus are not limited.

The internal winning result that triggers the operation navigation suppression period when the advantageous state is not achieved is not particularly limited, and may be any internal winning combination that may not be advantageous. With this configuration, the operation navigation suppression period can be used as a predictive period for an advantageous state.

Further, regarding the operation navigation suppression period, in the first embodiment, an example in which the operation navigation suppression flag is used to not display it in a state in which the operation navigation of the push order bell can be displayed has been described. This may not be displayed in a state where the operation navigation can be displayed, and the internal winning result targeted for the operation navigation is not limited. Moreover, you may make it suppress a part of operation navigation which can be performed. Further, this operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, such as a display such as "Aim at...", or the pressing order and timing. Both may be shown.

Further, during the operation navigation suppression period, it is preferable that an effect that is expected to be in an advantageous state is executed.

Furthermore, the outcome in the game in which the internal winning result is derived is advantageous, and the outcome in the game in which the internal winning result is derived that triggers the operation navigation suppression period when the advantageous result is not common is common. It is preferable that there are cases where With this configuration, the series of operations during the operation navigation suppression period after this common result is the same when it is in the advantageous state and when it is not, and the operation navigation is restricted by this common result. The player can be informed that this will be done. In addition, it is possible to increase the expectation of being in an advantageous state. For example, in FIGS. 34 to 37, the operation according to the condition device numbers 2 and 25 has been described, but in the game in which these condition devices are derived, the result shown in FIG. 43(s) is derived as a common result. obtain.

[Operation Example (B1): Only Omen]
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of an operation in the case where the transition lottery of the state B is won and the lottery of the CZ and AR is non-winning (the sign is determined when the state is shifted to the state B). This operation example is different from FIG. 35 (operation example (A2)) only in the effect contents. In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 38, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation impossible period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery are not won. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400, which has received the game state update command after these processes, gives a chance! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(c)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the precursor effect (see FIG. 43(e)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 38 shows that the state B, the sign, the operation navigation suppression period, and the sign effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 38, although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. FIG. 38 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43(f)). In FIG. 38, it is shown that the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) showing the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON due to the operation navigation being displayed (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

Further, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the omen remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is ON, the CZ game number is 0, and the AR right number. Since 0 is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on. , The parameters of state B are initialized (become state A). In addition, in this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns from the next game (9th game) to the state A, and the precursor and the operation navigation period 1 ends. Further, after the processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43(a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the ninth game). Performance data is set. FIG. 38 shows that the state B, the omen, and the operation navigation period 1 are finished in the eighth game, and the state A (operation navigation unavailable period) and the normal effect are started from the ninth game, respectively.

In the first embodiment, the AR right number may be added by lottery during the sign (step S1205 of FIG. 18). Therefore, even if the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to state B, the number of AR rights may be larger than 0 at the end of the precursor. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the sign of the eighth game and the CZ process (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the sign ends in the eighth game and AR starts in the ninth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the ninth game. In addition, in the AR, a period during which the operation navigation of the push-order bell and the push-order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2), and the AR effect is executed.

[Operation example (B2): In the case of aura and CZ]
FIG. 39 shows an example of the operation in the case where the transition lottery in the state B is won, the number of CZ games of three games is obtained, and the AR lottery is unwinned (the sign and CZ are confirmed at the time of transition to the state B). It is a figure. In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 39, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation impossible period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the number of CZ games of three games is acquired and the AR right acquisition lottery is not won. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400, which has received the game state update command after these processes, gives a chance! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(c)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the precursor effect (see FIG. 43(e)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 39 shows that the state B, the sign, the operation navigation suppression period, and the sign effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 39, although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. FIG. 39 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43(f)). In FIG. 39, it is shown that the push order bell (conditional device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) showing the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON due to the operation navigation being displayed (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

Further, in the sign and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the sign remaining number of games is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, and the number of CZ games is 3. , CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining CZ games is set to the number of remaining precursor games (steps S1609 and S1611 in FIG. 22). As a result, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). The number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the CZ effect (see FIG. 43(j)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game) by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes. Performance data is set. FIG. 39 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game.

It is assumed that the game then progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game. In the tenth game, although the operation navigation period is 1 (operation navigation suppression flag is off), the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to on. In this case, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (No determination in step S1311 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In the first embodiment, the number of times of displaying the bell operation navigation in the operation navigation period 1 is limited to one by this configuration. FIG. 39 shows that the operation navigation is not displayed although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game.

In the eleventh game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect that announces whether or not the AR or bonus is won, but here it is announced that there is no AR or bonus at the third stop timing.

Further, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the omen remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is ON, the CZ game number is 0, and the AR right number. Since 0 is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on. , The parameters of state B are initialized (become state A). In addition, in this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (12th game), and the CZ and operation navigation period 1 ends.

In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43(a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (12th game). Performance data is set. FIG. 39 shows that the states B and CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end in the eleventh game, and the state A (operation navigation unusable period) and the normal effect start from the twelfth game, respectively.

In the first embodiment, the AR right number may be added by lottery during the sign and CZ (step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even if the AR right number is 0 at the time of shifting to the state B, the AR right number may be larger than 0 at the end of CZ. In the above example, if the AR right number is not 0 in the sign of the 11th game and the process during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the CZ ends in the 11th game and the AR starts in the 12th game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the twelfth game. In addition, in the AR, a period during which the operation navigation of the push-order bell and the push-order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2), and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation Example (B3): In Case of Aura, CZ, and AR]
FIG. 40 shows a case where the number of CZ games of three games is won in the transition drawing of the state B and the number of AR rights is 1 by winning the lottery of AR (when the omen, CZ and AR are transferred to the state B, It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of (decision). In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 40, in addition to RT1 and state A, the state A indicates that there is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation unavailable period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the number of CZ games of three games is acquired and the number of AR rights is acquired one. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400, which has received the game state update command after these processes, gives a chance! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(c)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the precursor effect (see FIG. 43(e)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 40 shows that the state B, the sign, the operation navigation suppression period, and the sign effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 40, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game.

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. FIG. 40 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43(f)). In FIG. 40, it is shown that the push order bell (conditional device number 30) is internally won in the eighth game, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON due to the operation navigation being displayed (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

Further, in the sign and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the sign remaining number of games is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, and the number of CZ games is 3. , CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining CZ games is set to the number of remaining precursor games (steps S1609 and S1611 in FIG. 22). As a result, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). The number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the CZ effect (see FIG. 43(j)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game) by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes. Performance data is set. FIG. 40 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game.

It is assumed that the game then progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game. In the tenth game, although the operation navigation period is 1 (operation navigation suppression flag is off), the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to on. In this case, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (No determination in step S1311 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In the first embodiment, the number of times of displaying the bell operation navigation in the operation navigation period 1 is limited to one by this configuration. In FIG. 40, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game.

In the eleventh game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the AR or the bonus is won, but here, it is notified that the AR starts at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43(l)).

Further, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the omen remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is ON, the CZ game number is 0, and the AR right number. Therefore, the CZ flag is set to OFF, and the setting for starting AR is performed (steps S1615 and S1623 in FIG. 22).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the precursor flag is set to OFF (step S1931 of FIG. 25). By the processing up to this point, if the state B flag is on, the precursor flag and the CZ flag are off, and the number of remaining AR games is not 0, the AR starts from the next game (the twelfth game). In AR, it is a period (operation navigation period 2) during which the operation navigation of the push order bell and the push order replay is displayed. Further, after the processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the AR effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the twelfth game). FIG. 40 shows that the CZ and operation navigation period 1 end in the eleventh game, and the AR (operation navigation period 2) and the AR effect start in the twelfth game, respectively.

[Operation example (B4): When CZ is added]
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the operation in the case where the transition lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and AR is non-winning (the sign is determined when the state is shifted to the state B). In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 41, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation impossible period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery are not won. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400, which has received the game state update command after these processes, gives a chance! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(c)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the precursor effect (see FIG. 43(e)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 41 shows that the state B, the sign, the operation navigation suppression period, and the sign effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 41, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game.

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. FIG. 41 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

After that, the game progresses, but it is assumed that the push-down bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is not internally won during the 6 to 8 games (operation navigation period 1). In this case, the operation navigation guarantee flag remains off. Then, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the omen remaining game count is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is OFF, so the CZ addition determination process Is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). In this process, since the bonus is not internally won, the number of AR rights and the number of CZ games are not present, and the CZ flag is off, the lottery for the number of AR rights is executed and 3 is set to the number of CZ games. (Step S1709 and Step S1711 in FIG. 23). Here, it is assumed that the number of AR rights cannot be acquired.

When the CZ addition determination process ends and the process returns to the omen and CZ mid process, the number of CZ games is 3, so the CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining CZ games is set to the number of omen remaining games (FIG. 22). Steps S1609 and S1611). As a result, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). The number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the CZ effect (see FIG. 43(j)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game) by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes. Performance data is set. FIG. 41 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game. Note that, in FIG. 41, the notation of CZ (addition) is used, but this indicates that this CZ is added later because the operation navigation is not displayed.

It is assumed that the game then progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game. In the tenth game, since the operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation showing the correct pressing order is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19, FIG. 29, step S3007, see FIG. 43(k)). In FIG. 41, it is shown that the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game, and an operation navigation (right 1st) indicating the push order of the correct answer is displayed.

In the operation navigation guarantee flag setting processing (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing for the tenth game, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON due to the operation navigation being displayed (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

In the eleventh game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect that announces whether or not the AR or bonus is won, but here it is announced that there is no AR or bonus at the third stop timing.

Further, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the omen remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is ON, the CZ game number is 0, and the AR right number. Since 0 is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on. , The parameters of state B are initialized (become state A). In addition, in this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (12th game), and the CZ and operation navigation period 1 ends.

In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43(a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (12th game). Performance data is set. FIG. 41 shows that the states B and CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end in the 11th game, and the state A (operation navigation unavailable period) and the normal effect start from the 12th game, respectively.

In the above operation, the AR right number is 0 when the eighth game ends, but the AR right number is added by lottery during the CZ addition determination process of the eighth game and the CZ of the ninth to eleventh games. In some cases (step S1709 in FIG. 23, step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even if the AR right number is 0 at the time of shifting to the state B, the AR right number may be larger than 0 at the end of CZ. In the above example, if the AR right number is not 0 in the sign of the 11th game and the process during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the CZ ends in the 11th game and the AR starts in the 12th game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the twelfth game. In addition, in the AR, a period during which the operation navigation of the push-order bell and the push-order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2), and the AR effect is executed.

[Operation example (B5): When CZ and AR are added]
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of the operation in the case where the transition lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and AR is non-winning (the sign is determined when the state is shifted to the state B). In this example, the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, neither FIG. 18 nor FIG. 19 is executed). In the first game of FIG. 42, in addition to RT1 and state A, it is shown that the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation impossible period). A normal effect is executed as the effect at this time (see FIG. 43(a)).

In this state, it is assumed that the second game is started and the chance is internally won (condition device number 25). In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

When the state B transition lottery is won, first, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set, and subsequently, the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, the precursor game number lottery (step S1105, step S1107, step S1109 in FIG. 17, step S1109, step S1111) is executed. In this example, the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery are not won. Further, regarding the number of aura games, it is assumed that six aura games have been obtained, and 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

After that, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after the process such as the medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the state B flag, the omen flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON from the results of the above-described state B transition lottery and the like ( 25, step S1923, step S1931, step S1941). As a result, the state B, the sign, and the operation navigation suppression period are started from the next game (third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400, which has received the game state update command after these processes, gives a chance! The effect of displaying the characters is executed (see FIG. 43(c)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the precursor effect (see FIG. 43(e)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (third game). FIG. 42 shows that the state B, the sign, the operation navigation suppression period, and the sign effect start from the third game.

After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period still continues, and during this operation navigation suppression period, the operation navigation is not displayed even if the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won (Fig. (No determination in step S1309 of FIG. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). In FIG. 42, although the push order bell (conditional device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because it is the operation navigation suppression period.

In the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, and operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the push-push bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (sixth game) starts. FIG. 42 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

After that, the game progresses, but it is assumed that the push-down bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is not internally won during the 6 to 8 games (operation navigation period 1). In this case, the operation navigation guarantee flag remains off. Then, in the omen and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eighth game, the omen remaining game count is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is OFF, so the CZ addition determination process Is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). In this process, since the bonus is not internally won, the number of AR rights and the number of CZ games are not present, and the CZ flag is off, the lottery for the number of AR rights is executed and 3 is set to the number of CZ games. (Step S1709 and Step S1711 in FIG. 23). Here, it is assumed that the number of AR rights cannot be acquired.

When the CZ addition determination process ends and the process returns to the omen and CZ mid process, the number of CZ games is 3, so the CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining CZ games is set to the number of omen remaining games (FIG. 22). Steps S1609 and S1611). As a result, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). The number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the CZ effect (see FIG. 43(j)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game) by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes. Performance data is set. FIG. 42 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game. In FIG. 42, the notation of CZ (addition) is used, but this indicates that this CZ has been added after the operation navigation is not displayed.

Then, the game progresses, but it is assumed that the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is not internally won during the 9 to 11 games (operation navigation period 1). In this case also, the operation navigation guarantee flag remains off.

In the eleventh game, the judge effect is set by the start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect that announces whether or not the AR or bonus is won, but here it is announced that there is no AR or bonus at the third stop timing.

Further, in the sign and CZ mid-process (step S1407 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the sign remaining number of games is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, so the CZ addition determination process is performed. It is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). However, since the CZ flag is on, CZ will not be added again (No determination in step S1707 in FIG. 23). Then, when the CZ flag is set to OFF in the subsequent processing, 1 is added to the AR right number due to the operation navigation guarantee flag being OFF, and the setting for starting AR is performed (step of FIG. 22). S1615, step S1619, step S1623).

Further, in the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the eleventh game, the precursor flag is set to OFF (step S1931 of FIG. 25). By the processing up to this point, if the state B flag is on, the precursor flag and the CZ flag are off, and the number of remaining AR games is not 0, the AR starts from the next game (the twelfth game). In AR, it is a period (operation navigation period 2) during which the operation navigation of the push order bell and the push order replay is displayed. In addition, after these processes, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command executes the judge effect (an effect that overturns the judge effect at the time of the third stop operation) informing that the AR starts. FIG. 43(l)). Further, the effect data is set so as to start the AR effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (12th game). FIG. 42 shows that the CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end in the 11th game, and the AR (operation navigation period 2) and the AR effect start in the 12th game, respectively. Note that, in FIG. 42, the notation of AR (addition) is used, but this indicates that this AR is added later because the operation navigation is not displayed.

[Operation examples (B1) to (B5)]
In the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment, AR is provided as one of the advantageous states for the player. This AR is configured to be set after a waiting period, and in the first embodiment, a sign or CZ is set to this waiting period (for example, an operation example (B3 in FIG. 40)). )). In addition, even when AR is not set (when it is not in the standby period), a sign or CZ may be set (for example, operation example (B1) in FIG. 38, operation example (B2) in FIG. 39). .. That is, in both cases where the AR is set and the case where the AR is not set, the common operation (including not only the positive operation (doing ~) but also the negative operation (not doing ~)) occurs. Is configured to get. The player who sees this common action expects the start of the AR, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Due to these effects, the period during which the above-described common operation can occur is a predictive period for the start of AR (hereinafter, AR predictive period).

In the AR predictive period, even if the number of medals is reduced, this has to be allowed until the result is confirmed, which may reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, for example, when the push order bell is internally won in the AR predictive period, it is possible to suppress the decrease of medals in the AR predictive period by displaying the operation navigation. However, in the AR predictive period, various effects may be performed in order to expect the addition of AR. If the operation navigation is displayed during such an effect, the effect becomes difficult to grasp, and the interest in the game may be diminished.

The first embodiment employs a configuration in which the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period 1 are provided in the AR predictive period (precursor or CZ) (for example, operation examples (B1) to (B3) in FIGS. 38 to 40). ). Since the operation navigation is not displayed during the operation navigation suppression period, it is possible to easily understand the effect for enhancing the interest of the game. Further, in the operation navigation period 1, by displaying the operation navigation when the push order bell is internally won, it is possible to suppress the decrease of medals and prevent the entertainment of the game from decreasing.

When the operation navigation is not displayed in the operation navigation period 1 that has been set once, the operation navigation is extended (for example, the addition of CZ in the operation example (B4) in FIG. 41) and the AR is set ( For example, there is an addition of AR in the operation example (B5) in FIG. 42), and this configuration provides an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the push order bell. Further, in the state B including the omen, CZ, and AR, when the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed when the periods of the omen, CZ, and AR are finished (when the operation navigation guarantee flag is off), The push navigation bell operation navigation can be displayed, which guarantees the opportunity to display the push navigation bell operation navigation.

In addition, when the navigation is not displayed even though the warning period and the operation navigation 1 period are set together, by performing the navigation during the normal production after the warning period, the navigation navigation of the push order bell is performed. A configuration that secures the opportunity to display is also conceivable. However, in this configuration, since the navigation basically occurs in the normal effect in which the navigation is not displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the first embodiment, the CZ is added when the navigation does not occur during the operation navigation 1 period, so that not only the player does not feel uncomfortable, but the AR and the bonus are expected by the CZ effect. , The interest of the game can be improved.

In the above configuration, the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period 1 are combined in the warning sign and CZ. However, when it is not necessary to suppress the reduction of medals, the operation navigation is performed during the AR prediction period. The period 1 may not be provided in some cases. For example, when it is certain that AR is set, the operation navigation suppression period may be continued until AR is set. Since it is expected that a medal will be obtained in AR, even if such a configuration is adopted, it does not cause any disadvantage to the player. In this configuration, the player may understand that AR is not set due to the operation navigation of the push-order bell being displayed, but at least during the operation navigation suppression period, the player is notified of whether AR is set or not. You can prevent them from realizing it, and you can have a sense of expectation. In this way, by including at least the operation navigation suppression period in the AR predictive period, it is possible to easily grasp the effect for enhancing the interest of the game while increasing the sense of expectation. On the other hand, when it is highly necessary to suppress the reduction of medals, the operation navigation suppression period may not be provided in the AR predictive period. That is, since at least the operation navigation period is provided in the AR predictive period, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing due to the reduction of medals.

As described in the above operation examples (B1) to (B5), in the first embodiment, the operation navigation is performed in the first period in which the operation navigation can be displayed (in the first embodiment, the operation navigation period 1 in the sign). If there is no display, the second period (operation navigation period 1 by CZ) in which the operation navigation can be displayed is set, and if the operation navigation is displayed, the second operation navigation can be displayed. It adopts a configuration that does not set the period of.

In the first embodiment, the operation navigation period 1 in the forefront corresponds to an example of the first period, but for this first period, for example, the probability of adding CZ or the number of AT games is higher than in the normal time. It may be in a state, and any period can be adopted as long as the operation navigation can be executed. Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration in which CZ is added as the second period is adopted, but this period may be any period during which operation navigation can be executed, and for example, by extending the first period. The second period may be used, or the second period may be a period advantageous to the player as compared with the first period, such as an increase in the probability of adding AT games.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration in which the second period is provided following the first period has been described, but, for example, the second period is provided with a predetermined number of games from the first period. In addition, the first period and the second period may be provided separately. When the second period is provided following the first period as in the first embodiment, the first effect (precursor effect in the first embodiment) executed during the first period is the first effect. By ending the second effect (the CZ effect in the first embodiment) that is finished in accordance with the first period and is executed in the second period, the first effect is achieved. The player can easily understand that the second period has started by the effect and the second effect.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the second period is more advantageous than the first period (in the first embodiment, an AR may be additionally won, in FIG. 14C). The difference in the degree of advantage between the first period and the second period is not limited to this configuration, but the second period is set to be an advantageous period over the first period as in the first embodiment. This makes it easier for the player to maintain the expectation.

[Modification in which the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period are repeated during AR (operation examples (C1) to (C4))]
In the above operation examples (B1) to (B5), in the first period in which the operation navigation can be displayed, when the operation navigation is not displayed, the second period in which the operation navigation can be displayed is set. When the operation navigation is displayed, a configuration is adopted in which the second period during which the operation navigation can be displayed is not set (FIGS. 38 to 42 ). Below, the modification which differs from the first embodiment explained above about the composition which adopted the 1st period and the 2nd period is explained.

The modified example described below adopts a configuration in which the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period are alternately provided during AR. In the operation navigation period 2, when the push order bell and the push order replay are internally won, the operation navigation showing the correct operation order is displayed. In addition, during the operation navigation suppression period, the display of the operation navigation when the push order bell is internally won is suppressed (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, in this modified example, when the number of times of displaying the push-navigation operation navigation in the operation navigation period 2 does not reach the minimum display number (1 in the following example), the number of games in the operation navigation period 2 is added. doing.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of an operation (operation example (C1)) in the above modification. This example shows the operation during AR, and is assumed to be RT2 and state B (state B flag on) throughout. In this example, the operation navigation period 2 for three games and the operation navigation suppression period for three games are alternately provided. In the operation navigation period 2, the number of sets is assigned to each section such that the first set is the first set and the second set is the second set. Here, the first game to the third game correspond to the first set. However, the seventh to ninth games correspond to the second set.

In the first set, an effect including the display of the number of sets is executed as shown in FIG. 48(a), but when an operation navigation is further displayed, as shown in FIG. 48(b), as shown in FIG. In addition to the effect of ), the display of the push order navigation is executed. The second set is the same as the first set, and when the effect including the display of the number of sets is executed as shown in FIG. 48(c) and the operation navigation is further displayed, it is shown in FIG. 48(d). Thus, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 48(c), the display of the push-order navigation is executed. Further, in the operation navigation suppression period, an effect of displaying the character "resting" is executed as shown in FIG. 48(e).

In FIG. 44, in each of the first set and the second set of the operation navigation period 2, the push order bell is internally won and the operation navigation is displayed (first, second, and eighth games). Further, during the operation navigation suppression period, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed although the push order bell is internally won (the fifth and tenth games).

In the operation example (C1) of FIG. 44, the operation navigation has reached the minimum display count in both the operation navigation periods 2 of the first set and the second set, so the operation navigation period 2 ends as scheduled.

FIG. 45 shows an operation (operation example (C2)) when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum display number in the operation navigation period 2 of the first set. In the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45, like the operation example (C1) of FIG. 44, the first set was scheduled to end in the third game, but the operation navigation did not reach the minimum display count, so it did not end. The operation navigation period 2 continues as it is (operation navigation period 2 number of games added). Then, the operation navigation period 2 of the first set is ended in response to the display of the operation navigation of the pushing order bell in the fifth game. Note that, in FIG. 45, the subsequent schedule is shifted by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2.

FIG. 46 shows an operation (operation example (C3)) when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum display number in the operation navigation period 2 of the first set. Also in this example, as in the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45, the operation navigation period 2 of the first set, which is scheduled to end in the third game, continues as the operation navigation does not reach the minimum display count (operation navigation period). It is shown that the operation navigation period 2 of the first set ends in response to the pressing navigation bell operation navigation being displayed in the fifth game. In the operation example (C3) of FIG. 46, the operation navigation suppression period is reduced by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2. Therefore, the schedules of the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period of the sixth game and thereafter are the same as those in FIG. The operation example (C3) of FIG. 46 is different from the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45 in this point. Note that if a configuration is adopted in which the operation navigation suppression period is reduced by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2, the operation navigation suppression period may be exhausted. For example, when the operation navigation period 2 for the second set is started without ending the operation navigation period 2 for the first set as in the operation example (C4) in FIG. 47, these operation navigation periods 2 are set to 1 It will be connected to one. In this case, the operation navigation period 2 of the second set may be configured to be treated as the first set, and in this case, the effect of the first set (the same effect) may be performed.

Note that any number can be adopted as the number of games in the operation navigation period 2, the number of games in the operation navigation suppression period, and the minimum number of times of displaying the operation navigation. Further, the number of games may be different between the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period, and the number of games and the minimum number may be determined by lottery.

When adopting the configuration of the above modification, for example, the number of remaining games in the operation navigation period is separately provided, and when the number of remaining games in the operation navigation period becomes 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON. Further, a configuration in which the number of games remaining in the operation navigation period is set again when the operation navigation suppression flag is turned off may be added to the above-described first embodiment.

In the modified examples described in FIGS. 44 to 47, when the operation navigation is not displayed in the first period (operation navigation period 2 in the modification) in which the operation navigation can be displayed, the operation navigation is displayed. Adopts a configuration in which the possible second period (corresponding to the extension of the operation navigation period 2) is set and the operation navigation is not displayed when the operation navigation is displayed. This is common to the configurations described in the operation examples (B1) to (B5). Furthermore, in this modification, the third period (operation navigation suppression period) in which operation navigation is not allowed is after the second period, and after the first period when there is no second period. , Each of which is provided, and a configuration in which the first period is newly set after the third period is added. For this modification, the configurations described in the operation examples (B1) to (B5) may be combined as appropriate.

[Regarding Operation Example when State B Ends (First Embodiment)]
[Operation example (D1): When the number of games in state B reaches the upper limit]
In the first embodiment, a configuration in which the number of remaining AR games is added is adopted, which may lengthen the period of the state B in which medals are easily acquired. Here, if the period of the state B becomes too long, the gambling performance becomes high. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the upper limit (for example, 1500) is set to the number of games in the state B, and the upper limit number of games is reached. In this case, the state B ends. Further, if the state B suddenly ends, the interest of the game may decline, so by executing the ending production (END1 production in the first embodiment) before the end of the state B, the state B is preliminarily displayed. The configuration is used to let you know when the process ends. Hereinafter, this operation will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the operation when the number of games in state B reaches the upper limit and ends. In the following figures, the period from one game start operation (operation of the start lever 135) to the next game start operation in the "number of games" item is shown as one game period. Further, the timing when the stop operation is effective and the timing when the reels are all stopped are shown by short vertical lines in one game period.

In the operation example of FIG. 49, it is assumed that the initial state (first game) is RT2 and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Further, as the number of games played in state B increases, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases (step S1911 in FIG. 25), but in the operation example of FIG. 49, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases to 21, and in state B It will be described from the start of the 1480th game. In addition, in the case of internally winning the push order replay (conditional device numbers 22 to 24), the player operates according to the correct operation order and wins the normal replay (either the re-gaming combination 1 or the re-gaming combination 2). .. In addition, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the bell is operated according to the correct operation order to win the bell (small win 23).

First, in the first game (1480th), the game proceeds by internally winning the push order replay (condition device numbers 22 to 24). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game after processing such as medal payout, the state B can be continued in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). The number of games is decremented by 1, and the value becomes 20 (step S1911 in FIG. 25). Then, since the number of games in which the state B can be continued has reached 20, the END1 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1913, step S1915, step S1917 in FIG. 25). After the END1 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END1 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 of FIG. 18).

In addition, the effect data is set by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes so as to start the END1 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (second game) (FIG. 30 step S3117, FIG. 31 step S3203). FIG. 49 shows that the END1 effect starts from the second game. That is, the progress of the 1480th game in state B (or the start of the 1481th game) is the start condition for the END1 effect.

This END1 effect is an effect consisting of 10 types of scenes that continue until the end of state B. These scenes are configured to be switched every two games (step S3305 in FIG. 32), and the entire END1 effect is an effect that is executed over 20 games. FIG. 49 shows that each scene of the END1 effect is switched every two games. When the 1500th game in state B ends, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B becomes 0, and state B ends (No determination in step S1905 in FIG. 25, step S1919). It is shown that the END1 effect has ended in time with the end of state B (1500th game). After that, in FIG. 49, it is shown that the state A is set in the game next to the 1500th game in the state B and the normal effect is executed.

[Operation Example (D2): When the net number of medals added reaches the upper limit in state B]
As described in the above operation example (D1), in the first embodiment, the state B is configured to end when the number of games in the state B reaches the upper limit (eg, 1500). An upper limit (for example, 2400) is set for the net increase in the number of medals in the state B in order to prevent the increase in the quality.

Specifically, a variable (MY counter, initial value 0) for storing the net increase in the number of medals is provided, and the net increase for each game is calculated from the difference between the number of used medals and the number of paid-out medals and added to the MY counter ( The process of step S1A03) of FIG. 26 is executed in the state B. Here, if the net increase in the number of sheets is negative, the value of the MY counter decreases, but if the value of the MY counter turns negative at this time, the value of the MY counter is reset to 0 (initialization). Step S1A07). Then, when the value of the MY counter reaches the upper limit (eg, 2400), the state B ends (step S1919 of FIG. 25 is executed by setting the number of states B continuous games to 0). ). The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the state B ends when the upper limit (for example, 2400) is reached, and the configuration in which the state B ends when the upper limit is exceeded may be adopted.

Even when the state B is ended by this MY counter, the ending effect (END2 effect in the first embodiment) is executed before the end of the state B so that the interest of the game is not abruptly ended and the interest of the game is not diminished. By doing so, a configuration is adopted that makes it possible to know in advance that the state B will end. Hereinafter, this operation will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the operation when the MY counter reaches the upper limit and ends in state B.

In the operation example of FIG. 50, it is assumed that the initial state (first game) is RT2 and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Further, as the number of games in state B increases, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases (step S1911 in FIG. 25), but in the operation example of FIG. 50, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases to 501, The 1000th game starts from the start. Further, it is assumed that the MY counter has increased to 2140 immediately before the first game. In addition, in the case of internally winning the push order replay (conditional device numbers 22 to 24), the player operates according to the correct operation order and wins the normal replay (either the re-gaming combination 1 or the re-gaming combination 2). .. In this case, the value of the MY counter is not changed (Yes determination in step S1A01 of FIG. 26). In addition, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the bell is operated according to the correct operation order to win the bell (small win 23). In this case, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 (the number of requested payout is 13 and the number of inserted is 3 in step S1A03 of FIG. 26).

First, in the first game (1000th time), the game proceeds by internally winning the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed, and the MY counter update processing is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 25, FIG. 26). Here, since the push order bell has been won, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10, and the value becomes 2150 (step S1A03 in FIG. 26). Then, since the value of the MY counter becomes 2150, the END2 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1A13, step S1A15, step S1A17 in FIG. 26). After the END2 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END2 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the AR remaining game number is not executed (No determination in step S1211 of FIG. 18).

In addition, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END2 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (second game) (FIG. 30 step S3117, FIG. 31 step S3213). FIG. 50 shows that the END2 effect starts from the second game. That is, the condition for starting the END2 effect is that the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more.

This END2 effect is an effect consisting of 25 types of scenes that continue until the end of state B. These scenes are configured so that they are switched every time the value of the MY counter increases by 10 (step S3315 in FIG. 32), and at the shortest 25 games in the overall END2 production (10 MY counters are incremented by the push order bell winning). The game is played over 25 consecutive times). In FIG. 50, it is shown that each scene of the END2 effect is switched every time the MY counter is incremented by 10 (push order bell winning). When the value of the MY counter is 2400 or more, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and state B ends (Yes determination in step S1A11 of FIG. 26, step S1A19). It is shown that the END2 effect has ended in accordance with the end of B. Then, in FIG. 50, it is shown that the state A is set and the normal effect is executed because the value of the MY counter becomes 2400.

In the example of FIG. 50, the last scene has a content indicating the end of AR. For example, in the 38th game of FIG. 50, if the player presses the push order replay instead of the push order bell, the state B is displayed in the 39th game. Will continue to be displayed and the last scene will continue to be displayed, which may reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, for example, when the last scene is executed, when the push order bell is internally won, the content indicating the end of AR is added, and it is more certain that the value of the MY counter reaches the upper limit. Alternatively, the contents indicating the end of the state B may be displayed.

In addition, depending on the number of games in which the bell is not internally won, the END2 effect may not easily progress, and the interest of the game may decline. Therefore, a maximum number of games capable of executing the END2 effect may be set. In this case, the END2 effect may be ended when the execution period of the END2 effect reaches the maximum number of games, or when the maximum number of games is reached, the last scene is executed and the END2 effect is ended. You can Further, the state B may be ended in accordance with the end of the END2 effect.

[Regarding ending condition of state B and ending effect (END1 effect and END2 effect)]
In the first embodiment, a condition (2) that the number of continuous games reaches 1500 and that the MY counter reaches 2400 is terminated without continuing the state B (regardless of the number of remaining AR games) ( In addition to the end condition), the ending effect (END1 effect and END2 effect) is executed at each of these ending conditions. This configuration is an example of a configuration in which the ending effect is performed when the advantageous state is ended. Regarding this advantageous state, an operation condition such as the state B of the first embodiment is notified (for example, AT, ART), or any state in which a state advantageous to the player is brought about, such as a so-called bonus, chance zone, specialization zone, or the like. Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example in the first embodiment, for example, if it is a pachinko, it may be in a state such as a big hit or a time saving.

Further, the ending condition of the advantageous state and the starting condition of the ending effect may be a condition that is satisfied by the number of games as described above, or a condition that is satisfied by a net increase in the number of acquired cards, or the number of operation navigations or It may be a condition that is satisfied depending on the number of won and the number of winnings of the small winning combination. Note that the ending effect execution period may be an indefinite period depending on these conditions. For example, in the first embodiment, the END2 effect is executed based on the value of the MY counter, but since the change of the MY counter differs for each game, the execution period of the END2 effect becomes an indefinite period.

In the first embodiment, the END1 effect starts based on the number of games in state B, and then the state B ends based on the number of games in state B. Further, the END2 effect starts based on the value of the MY counter, and then the state B ends based on the value of the MY counter. As described above, in the first embodiment, the same type of variable is used for both the end condition of the advantageous state and the corresponding start condition of the ending effect. However, different variables may be used, such as starting a certain ending effect based on the value of the MY counter and ending the state B based on the lapse of a predetermined number of games thereafter. In this case, a predetermined number may be set so that the MY counter does not exceed the upper limit value (2400). At this time, the state B ends when the MY counter does not reach the upper limit value (2400), but even with this configuration, the gambling property can be suppressed.

Further, the ending timing of the ending effect does not necessarily have to coincide with the end of the advantageous state, and may be before or after. It should be noted that if the configuration ends with an advantageous state, the end of the advantageous state can be clearly recognized by the end of the ending effect.

Further, the contents of the ending effect are different effects in the first embodiment, but they may be the same, and further, the execution period of the ending effect is changed according to the starting condition of the ending effect. In this case, the reason why the advantageous state ends due to the difference in the execution period can be estimated. Further, as in the first embodiment, depending on the starting condition of the ending effect, the ending effect execution period extends over a fixed number of games (for example, the END1 effect) and over a non-fixed number of games (for example, In the case of a combination of the above (END2 effect), it is possible to infer the cause of ending the advantageous state due to the difference in the execution period of the ending effect.

Further, as the switching condition when switching a plurality of scenes regarding the ending effect, in the first embodiment, the one based on the number of games or the one based on the net increase in the number of acquired images is adopted, but the condition is not limited to such a condition and is arbitrary. Can be adopted to.

Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of scenes are switched for the ending effect is adopted, but an ending effect that is not divided into scenes may be flowed.

[Regarding the timing of establishment of the start conditions for the END1 effect and the END2 effect]
As described above, in the first embodiment, two types of ending effects are adopted, but depending on the situation, the start condition of the END2 effect may be satisfied after the END1 effect is started. At this time, the END1 effect is achieved. If the END2 effect is executed after interrupting the game, the player may be confused or the interest of the game may decline. From such a point, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51A, when the END1 effect start condition is satisfied during the execution of the END1 effect, the END1 effect is not started and the END1 effect is maintained. doing. FIG. 49 shows that the END2 effect start condition is satisfied during execution of the END1 effect (at the end of the fifth game), but the END1 effect is still being executed.

In addition, when the END1 effect is interrupted due to the establishment of the end condition (MY counter reaches 2400 in the first embodiment) corresponding to the END2 effect during execution of the END1 effect, the player is confused or the interest in the game is increased. May decline. In the first embodiment, the END1 effect is an effect executed over 20 games, and the END2 effect is an effect executed over 25 games or more. In this configuration, when the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied before the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 51A, the end condition (first condition) corresponding to the END2 effect is being executed while the END1 effect is being executed. In the embodiment, since the MY counter has reached 2400), it is possible to execute the END1 effect until the end of the state B. Also in the example of FIG. 49, when the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied before the start condition of the END2 effect (at the end of the fifth game), the end corresponding to the END2 effect at the end of the END1 effect and the state B is ended. It is shown that the condition (MY counter is 2400) is not satisfied.

In the first embodiment, the END2 effect execution period is an indefinite period after the MY counter reaches 2150 until it reaches 2400 (25 games at the shortest) (FIG. 51(a)). Regarding this execution period, for example, even when the fixed period is set after the MY counter reaches 2150 and until 25 games have passed, END2 is generated during execution of the END1 effect as shown in FIG. 51(b). Since the ending condition corresponding to the effect is not satisfied, the END1 effect can be executed until the end of the state B. In this case, the state B may be ended even if the MY counter has not reached 2400.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, if the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied first and the END2 effect is executed, the END1 effect is not executed later (FIG. 32), but the state is during execution of the END2 effect. When the number of games that can be continued in B becomes 0 (the number of games in state B has passed 1,500), state B may end and the END2 effect may end. Here, as in the case of the END1 effect, in order not to interrupt the END2 effect, the execution period of the END2 effect may be shorter than that of the END1 effect.

For example, in FIG. 51(b), the execution period of the END2 effect is 25 games, but it may be set as 15 games shorter than the execution period of the END1 effect. In FIG. 51(c), the value of the MY counter is The flow in the case where the END2 effect is started by reaching 2250 and the END2 effect is ended when 15 games have passed is shown. In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 51(c), during the execution of the END2 effect, the END2 effect is maintained even if the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied, and the end condition corresponding to the END1 effect is not satisfied. The END2 effect can be executed until the end of the state B. In this case, the state B may be ended even if the MY counter has not reached 2400.

In addition, for example, when the start condition of the END2 effect is met first, as the end condition corresponding to the END2 effect, the state B is ended by the lapse of a predetermined number of games with the current value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B being the upper limit. It may be configured such that the END2 effect is executed during a period in which the predetermined number of games are set as the upper limit. In this case as well, during the execution of the END2 effect, the END2 effect is maintained even if the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied, and before the end condition (the number of states B sustainable games is 0) corresponding to the END1 effect is satisfied. The end condition (either the MY counter reaches 2400 or the elapse of a predetermined number of games) corresponding to the END2 effect is satisfied, and the END2 effect can be executed until the end of the state B.

In the above description, the configuration in which the execution periods of the END1 effect and the END2 effect are different has been described, but for example, the execution period of the END2 effect is set to the same period as the execution period of the END1 effect (for example, 20 games each). In this case, the ending effect executed first is maintained, so that the ending effect can be executed until the advantageous state ends.

In the above description, of the two types of ending effects, if the ending condition of the other ending effect is satisfied while the ending effect of which the starting condition is satisfied first is being executed, the ending effect that has already been executed is maintained. It has been described that such a configuration prevents the confusion due to the other ending effect. Furthermore, by setting the execution period of the ending effect that has already been executed to be shorter than the execution period of the other ending effect, the ending condition of the advantageous state that corresponds to the other ending effect during the already executed ending effect is The configuration in which the ending effect that has already been executed is executed until the end of the advantageous state has been described so as not to be established. With regard to this configuration, it is sufficient that the ending effect that has already been executed ends before the end condition of the advantageous state corresponding to the other ending effect is satisfied, and the execution period of the other ending effect is as described above. It is not limited to the example.

[Regarding scene switching in continuous production]
In the first embodiment, for example, continuous production may be executed when the precursor period is reached by winning the condition device numbers 25 to 28 (for example, the precursor production of FIG. 38 ), and not limited to this configuration. Continuous production is used in various situations. Here, the ending effect in the operation examples of FIG. 49 and FIG. 50 is an effect in which a plurality of scenes are switched, but such a configuration of switching a plurality of scenes can be applied to other continuous effects. Hereinafter, switching conditions in such a continuous effect will be described with reference to the drawings. 52, 53, and 54 are diagrams each showing an example of switching the scenes of the continuous effect A including five scenes. In these examples, the switching conditions are different for each scene.

FIG. 52 shows an example in which the continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the tenth game in response to the internal winning of the chance game (condition device number 25) in the second game. In this example, the switching condition for each scene is set by the number of games, and from the scene 1, the number of games is 2 games, 2 games, 2 games, 1 game, and 1 game. The final number of games is a condition for ending the final scene. In FIG. 52, it is shown that the scene is switched to the next scene according to the lapse of the number of games, and the continuous effect A is executed over 8 games in total.

FIG. 53 shows an example in which the continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the tenth game when the weak cherry (conditional device number 26) is internally won in the second game. In this example, the switching condition for each scene is set by the number of games, and from the scene 1, one game, one game, two games, three games, and one game. The final number of games is a condition for ending the final scene. In FIG. 53, it is shown that the scene is switched to the next scene according to the lapse of the number of games, and the continuous effect A is executed over 8 games in total.

In FIG. 54, an example is shown in which the continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the eleventh game in response to the internal winning of the strong cherry (conditional device number 27) in the second game. In this example, the switching condition for each scene is not displayed (the winning combination is not won). In the final scene, the stop condition of the gap is a condition for ending the continuous effect A. In FIG. 53, in the 5th, 6th, and 9th games, since the replay (conditional device number 17) is won, the gaps are not stopped and displayed, and the scenes are not switched. On the other hand, when the stray eye is stopped and displayed (third, fourth, seventh, eighth, and eleventh games), the scene is switched to the next scene because the above-described switching condition is satisfied (for the final scene, the next scene is displayed. It ends by being switched). In addition, in the example of FIG. 53, it is shown that the continuous effect A is executed over 9 games as a whole, but depending on the condition device to win, the effect for 5 games is executed at the shortest. ..

As described above, the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54 have a configuration in which the switching condition is changed in accordance with the difference in the execution timing (difference of the condition device in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54) for the continuous effect including a plurality of scenes. It is adopted. Regarding this switching condition, in the above example, a configuration is adopted in which the scene is switched depending on the number of games and stop display (winning of the winning combination), but it may be configured to switch the scene depending on the number of games acquired, the internal winning combination, and further the passage of time. ..

Further, in the above example, a configuration is adopted in which the continuous effect is executed based on the internal winning combination, but the present invention is not limited to the internal winning combination, and other conditions may be used as a trigger for the continuous effect.

Further, in the above example, the configuration has been described in which switching is performed in units of scenes, but a configuration in which switching is performed in units (hereinafter, parts) that can be divided in an effect that is switched at a certain number of games may be adopted. Further, the effect in each part may be repeatedly executed until switched, or the last scene may be continuously displayed, and the content thereof is not limited. For example, in the example of FIG. 52, a part having a length matching the number of games for each scene is prepared, and in the example of FIG. 54, this part is used in the same scene. At this time, when the period of the scene of FIG. 54 is longer than that of the scene of FIG. 52, the same part may be repeatedly executed.

When adopting a configuration in which the same continuous effect is executed under different switching conditions as in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54, it is possible to add a change (sharpness) even to the same continuous effect. Further, in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54, the above switching condition corresponds to the trigger (condition device) of the continuous effect, but may not be associated. In addition, in the configuration in which the switching condition is associated with the trigger of the continuous effect, the trigger of the continuous effect can be grasped from the state in which the continuous effect is switched, and the interest of the game may be improved.

In the examples of FIGS. 52 and 53, the number of games played in each scene is constant, but in the example of FIG. 54, the number of games played in each scene is not constant. When these configurations are combined, it is possible to show an unexpected motion to a player who thinks that a certain scene will be executed over a certain number of games, and it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved. ..

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment described above, the ending effect (END1 effect) that can be executed before reaching the upper limit number of games in the state B and the ending effect that can be executed before reaching the upper limit of the net increase in the number of medals in the state B. The configuration has been described in which (END2 effect) is provided, and when one ending effect is being executed, the other ending effect is not executed.

The second embodiment described below employs two types of ending effects (END3 effect, END4 effect) regarding the end of the state B, instead of the END1 effect and the END2 effect of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, parts of the second embodiment different from the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that although the description of the parts common to the first embodiment is omitted, the processing using the END1 flag and the END2 flag in the first embodiment is appropriately read as the END3 flag or the END4 flag.

First, the details of the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 55. The figure is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1423 of FIG. 20) in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 55, the state B update process in the second embodiment is the same as the state B update process (FIG. 25) in the first embodiment, except that the processes of step S1913 and step S1915 are the same as those of step S1914 and step S1916, respectively. It has been replaced with. Hereinafter, these processes will be described.

In step S1914, it is determined whether or not the number of games in which the state B can be continued is 10 or the value of the MY counter is larger than 2350, whichever is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1916, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1931.

In step S1916, the END3 flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1917.

Details of the MY counter updating process (step S1903 in FIG. 55) according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the MY counter updating process (step S1903 in FIG. 55) in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 56, the MY counter updating process in the second embodiment is the same as the MY counter updating process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment, except that the processes of steps S1A13 and S1A15 are the same as steps S1A14 and S1A16, respectively. The END2 flag of the first embodiment is replaced with the END4 flag. Hereinafter, these processes will be described.

In step S1A14, it is determined whether the END4 flag is set to OFF and the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A16, and if not, the MY counter updating process ends.

In step S1A16, the END4 flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1A17.

Details of the game state update command process (step S343 of FIG. 28D) in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 57. The figure is a flowchart of the game state update command process (step S343 of FIG. 28D) in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 57, the game state update command process in the second embodiment is the same as the game state update command process (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment, including steps S3115, S3117, and S3119. This is a modification of the process including steps S3118 and S3120. Hereinafter, these processes will be described.

In step S3116, END effect setting processing is executed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S3118, it is determined whether the END effect (either the END3 effect or the END4 effect) has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3120, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3121.

In step S3120, END effect update processing is executed. In this process, for the END effect being executed, a process of updating the display contents (for example, the display of the MY counter, the display of the number of games in which the state B can be continued) is executed according to the progress of the game. Then, it progresses to step S3121.

Next, the details of the END effect setting process (step S3116) in the game state update command process of FIG. 57 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the END effect setting process (step S3116) in FIG.

First, in step S3401 executed first, it is determined whether or not the END3 effect is being set. If this condition is satisfied, the END effect setting process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3403.

In step S3403, it is determined whether the END4 effect is being set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3415, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3405.

In step S3405, it is determined whether the END4 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3415.

In step S3407, the END4 effect is set, and the flow advances to step S3409.

In step S3409, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400. In the second embodiment, the value of the MY counter is multiplied when the value of the current state B number of games that can be continued is multiplied by the average net additional number per game and the value obtained by adding the value of the MY counter to that value exceeds 2400. Is likely to reach 2400. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3411, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

In step S3411, a process for displaying the fraction where the denominator is “2400” and the numerator is the value of the MY counter is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3415.

In step S3413, a process for displaying the value of the MY counter is executed, and the process advances to step S3415.

In step S3415, it is determined whether the END3 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3417, and if not, the END effect setting process ends.

In step S3417, the END3 effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S3419.

In step S3419, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400. Here, the determination is performed by the same processing as step S3409. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3421; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3423.

In step S3421, a process for displaying a fraction where the denominator is “2400” and the numerator is the value of the MY counter is executed, and the END effect setting process is ended.

In step S3423, a process for displaying the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B and the value of the MY counter is executed, and the END effect setting process is ended. In the case where the END4 effect is executed first, and the value of the MY counter is displayed in the fraction whose denominator is "2400", the display setting of this fraction is cleared.

<Operation explanation>
Hereinafter, the features of the second embodiment described above will be described using an operation example.

[Regarding Operation Example when State B Ends (Second Embodiment)]
In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the number of remaining AR games is increased, which may prolong the period of the state B in which medals are easily acquired. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, an upper limit is set for the number of games in the state B and the net increase in medals (for example, the number of games is 1500 and the net increase is 2400) to prevent gambling from becoming too high. A configuration is adopted in which the state B is ended when these upper limits are reached.

Furthermore, if the state B suddenly ends due to reaching these upper limits, the entertainment of the game may decline, so an ending effect (END3 effect in the second embodiment) is performed before the end of the state B. By adopting a configuration, it is possible to know in advance that the state B will end. Specifically, either the number of games that can be continued in the state B becomes 10 (10 games remaining up to the upper limit of the number of games) or the value of the MY counter exceeds 2350 (the remaining 50 is less than the upper limit of net increase). In this case, the END3 effect is executed (Yes in step S1914 of FIG. 55, Yes in step S3415 of FIG. 58).

As described above, the END3 effect may be executed when the execution condition based on the number of games is satisfied or may be executed when the execution condition based on the net additional number is satisfied, and either one of the upper limits is reached. Before it is performed, the END3 effect is always executed. Further, in the second embodiment, in addition to the END3 effect, the END4 effect that is executed when the execution condition based on the net additional number is satisfied is provided. The END3 effect and the END4 effect are common in that there is an execution condition based on the net additional number, but the execution condition of the END4 effect is a condition that is satisfied before the execution condition of the END3 effect. .. Specifically, the END4 effect is executed when the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more (the remaining number is 250 or less up to the upper limit of the net increase number) (Yes in step S1A14 of FIG. 56, Yes in step S3405 of FIG. 58). Depending on these execution conditions, there are cases where the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed, and cases where the END4 effect is not executed and the END3 effect is executed. Hereinafter, these operations will be described with examples.

[Operation example (E1): When the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed (1)]
Hereinafter, an operation example in which the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed will be described with reference to FIG. 59. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an operation when the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed. In the following figures, the period from one game start operation (operation of the start lever 135) to the next game start operation in the "number of games" item is shown as one game period. Further, the timing when the stop operation is effective and the timing when the reels are all stopped are shown by short vertical lines in one game period.

In the operation example of FIG. 59, it is assumed that the state of the first game is RT2 and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Further, the number of games that can be continued in state B decreases as the number of games in state B increases (step S1911 in FIG. 25), but in the operation example of FIG. It will be described from the point where the 1251st game starts. Further, it is assumed that the MY counter has increased to 2140 immediately before the first game. In addition, in the case of internally winning the push order replay (conditional device numbers 22 to 24), the player operates according to the correct operation order and wins the normal replay (either the re-gaming combination 1 or the re-gaming combination 2). .. In addition, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the bell is operated according to the correct operation order to win the bell (small win 23). In this case, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 (the number of requested payout is 13, and the number of inserted is 3 in step S1A03 of FIG. 56).

First, in the first game (1251st time), the game is advanced by internally winning the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 55, FIG. 56). Here, since the player has won the push order bell, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10, and the value becomes 2150 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56). Then, as the value of the MY counter becomes 2150, the END4 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1A14, step S1A16, step S1A17 in FIG. 56). After the END4 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END4 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 of FIG. 18). Furthermore, in the state B update process, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is decremented by 1 after the MY counter update process, and the value becomes 249 (step S1911 in FIG. 55).

In addition, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END4 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (second game) (FIG. 57, step S3116, and FIG. 58, step S3407). FIG. 59 shows that the END4 effect starts from the second game. That is, the condition for starting the END4 effect is that the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more.

Further, when setting the effect data of the END4 effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400 (step S3409 in FIG. 58). Here, the product of the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B, 249, and the average net additional number of 3 in the AR state is 747, and when this is added to the current MY counter value of 2150, it becomes 2897. Since it exceeds 2400, it is determined that the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 59, in the END4 effect, the value of the MY counter is displayed in a fractional format in which the denominator is “2400” and the numerator is the value of the MY counter (step S3411 in FIG. 58).

After that, it is assumed that the game has elapsed while the END4 effect is being executed, and the value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B is 150 and the value of the MY counter is 2350 immediately before the 101st game (1351st time). Then, in the 101st game, the game proceeds by internally winning the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 55, FIG. 56). Here, since the push order bell has been won, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10, and the value becomes 2360 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56). Furthermore, in the state B update process, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is decremented by 1 after the MY counter update process, and the value becomes 149 (step S1911 in FIG. 55). Then, when the value of the MY counter becomes larger than 2350, the END3 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1914, step S1916, step S1917 in FIG. 55). After the END3 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END3 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 in FIG. 18).

In addition, after the processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END3 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (102nd game) (FIG. 57, step S3116, and FIG. 58, step S3417). FIG. 59 shows that the END3 effect starts from the 102nd game. That is, one of the conditions for starting the END3 effect is that the value of the MY counter exceeds 2350.

Further, when setting the effect data of the END3 effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400 (step S3419 in FIG. 58). Here, the product of the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B, 149, and the average number of net additions in the AR state, 3, is 447, and when the current value of the MY counter, 2360, is added to this, it becomes 2807. Since it exceeds 2400, it is determined that the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 59, in the END3 effect, the value of the MY counter is displayed in a fractional format in which the denominator is “2400” and the numerator is the value of the MY counter (step S3421 in FIG. 58).

After that, it is assumed that the game has passed while the END3 effect is being executed, and the value of the MY counter has reached 2400 at the end of the 105th game (1355th game). In this case, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and state B ends (Yes in step S1A11 of FIG. 56, step S1A19), but the END3 effect ends when this state B ends. Has been shown. After that, in FIG. 59, it is shown that the state A is set and the normal effect is executed because the value of the MY counter becomes 2400.

[Operation example (E2): When the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed (2)]
Hereinafter, an operation example in which the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed will be described with reference to FIG. 60. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an operation when the END4 effect and the END3 effect are continuously executed. In the following figures, the period from one game start operation (operation of the start lever 135) to the next game start operation in the "number of games" item is shown as one game period. Further, the timing when the stop operation is effective and the timing when the reels are all stopped are shown by short vertical lines in one game period.

In the operation example of FIG. 60, the state of the first game is RT2, and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Further, as the number of games played in state B increases, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases (step S1911 in FIG. 25), but in the operation example of FIG. 60, the number of games that can continue in state B decreases to 50, and in state B It will be described from the start of the 1451th game. Further, it is assumed that the MY counter has increased to 2140 immediately before the first game. In addition, in the case of internally winning the push order replay (conditional device numbers 22 to 24), the player operates according to the correct operation order and wins the normal replay (either the re-gaming combination 1 or the re-gaming combination 2). .. In addition, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the bell is operated according to the correct operation order to win the bell (small win 23). In this case, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 (the number of requested payout is 13, and the number of inserted is 3 in step S1A03 of FIG. 56).

First, in the first game (1451 times), the game is advanced by internally winning the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed, and the MY counter update processing is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 55, FIG. 56). Here, since the player has won the push order bell, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10, and the value becomes 2150 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56). Then, as the value of the MY counter becomes 2150, the END4 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1A14, step S1A16, step S1A17 in FIG. 56). After the END4 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END4 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 of FIG. 18). Furthermore, in the state B update processing, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is decremented by 1 after the MY counter update processing, and the value becomes 49 (step S1911 in FIG. 55).

In addition, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END4 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (second game) (FIG. 57, step S3116, and FIG. 58, step S3407). FIG. 60 shows that the END4 effect starts from the second game. That is, the condition for starting the END4 effect is that the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more.

Further, when setting the effect data of the END4 effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400 (step S3409 in FIG. 58). Here, the product of 49, which is the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B, and 3 which is the average net additional number in the AR state, is 147, and when this is added to the current value of the MY counter, 2150, it becomes 2297. Since it does not exceed 2400, it is determined that the value of the MY counter is unlikely to reach 2400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 60, the value of the MY counter is displayed as it is in the END4 effect (step S3413 in FIG. 58).

After that, it is assumed that the game has elapsed while the END4 effect is being executed, and the value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B is 11 and the value of the MY counter is 2250 immediately before the 40th game (1490th game). Then, in the 40th game, the game is advanced by internally winning the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed, and the MY counter update processing is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 55, FIG. 56). Here, since the player has won the push order bell, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10, and the value becomes 2260 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56). Furthermore, in the state B update process, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is decremented by 1 after the MY counter update process, and the value becomes 10 (step S1911 in FIG. 55). Then, when the value of the number of games in which state B can be continued becomes 10, the END3 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1914, step S1916, step S1917 in FIG. 55). After the END3 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END3 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 in FIG. 18).

Further, after the processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END3 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (41st game) (FIG. 57, step S3116, and FIG. 58, step S3417). FIG. 60 shows that the END3 effect starts from the 41st game. That is, one of the conditions for starting the END3 effect is that the value of the number of games in which state B can be continued becomes 10.

Further, when setting the effect data of the END3 effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400 (step S3419 in FIG. 58). Here, the product of the value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B and 10 is 3, which is the average net increase in the AR state, is 30, and when the current value of the MY counter, 2260, is added to this, it becomes 2290. Since it does not exceed 2400, it is determined that the value of the MY counter is unlikely to reach 2400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 60, the value of the MY counter is displayed as it is in the END3 effect, and the value of the number of games in which state B can be continued is also displayed (step S3423 in FIG. 58).

After that, when the game elapses while the END3 effect is being executed and the number of games in which state B can be continued becomes 0 or the value of the MY counter becomes 2400, the value of number of games in which state B can be continued is set to 0. , The state B ends and the state A is set (Yes determination in step S1A11 of FIG. 56, step S1A19, and No determination in step S1905 of FIG. 55). When the state B ends, the END3 effect ends accordingly and the normal effect is executed according to the setting of the state A.

[Operation Example (E3): When the END3 effect is executed without executing the END4 effect]
Hereinafter, an operation example in which the END3 effect is executed without the END4 effect will be described with reference to FIG. 61. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an operation when the END3 effect is executed without the END4 effect being executed. In the following figures, the period from one game start operation (operation of the start lever 135) to the next game start operation in the "number of games" item is shown as one game period. Further, the timing when the stop operation is effective and the timing when the reels are all stopped are shown by short vertical lines in one game period.

In the operation example of FIG. 61, the state of the first game is RT2, and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Further, the number of games that can be continued in state B decreases as the number of games in state B increases (step S1911 in FIG. 25), but in the operation example of FIG. It will be described from the start of the 1489th game. Further, it is assumed that the MY counter has increased to 1500 immediately before the first game. In addition, in the case of internally winning the push order replay (conditional device numbers 22 to 24), the player operates according to the correct operation order and wins the normal replay (either the re-gaming combination 1 or the re-gaming combination 2). .. In addition, when the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the bell is operated according to the correct operation order to win the bell (small win 23). In this case, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 (the number of requested payout is 13, and the number of inserted is 3 in step S1A03 of FIG. 56).

First, in the first game (1489th), the game proceeds by internally winning the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). In the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in this game, the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 55, FIG. 56). Here, since the push order bell is won, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 and becomes 1510 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56). Further, in the state B update process, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is decremented by 1 after the MY counter update process, and the value becomes 11 (step S1911 in FIG. 55). At this point, the END4 effect start condition is not satisfied because the END4 effect start condition (MY counter value is 2150) is not satisfied.

In the subsequent second game (1490th), as in the first game, the push order bell (conditional device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won and the game progresses. As a result, the push order bell is won and the value of the MY counter is increased. 56 is added by 10 (step S1A03 in FIG. 56), and the number of games that can be continued in state B is decremented by 1 to 10 (step S1911 in FIG. 55). Then, when the value of the number of games in which state B can be continued becomes 10, the END3 flag is set to on and the AR flag is set to off (step S1914, step S1916, step S1917 in FIG. 55). After the END3 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END3 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No determination in step S1211 in FIG. 18).

In addition, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the END3 effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game) (FIG. 57, step S3116, and FIG. 58, step S3417). FIG. 61 shows that the END3 effect starts from the third game. That is, one of the conditions for starting the END3 effect is that the value of the number of games in which state B can be continued becomes 10.

Further, when setting the effect data of the END3 effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the MY counter is likely to reach 2400 (step S3419 in FIG. 58). Here, the product of the value of the number of games that can be continued in the state B is 10, and the average net additional number of 3 in the AR state is 30, and when the current value of the MY counter, 1520, is added to this, it becomes 1550. Since it does not exceed 2400, it is determined that the value of the MY counter is unlikely to reach 2400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61, the value of the MY counter is displayed as it is in the END3 effect, and the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is also displayed (step S3423 in FIG. 58).

After that, it is assumed that the game has elapsed while the END3 effect is being executed, and the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B has become 0 at the end of the 12th game (1500th). In this case, the state B ends and the state A is set (No determination in step S1905 in FIG. 55). In FIG. 61, it is shown that the END3 effect is finished in time with the end of the state B. After that, in FIG. 61, it is shown that the normal effect is executed in accordance with the setting of the state A.

[Regarding the forced termination condition of state B and ending production (END3 production and END4 production)]
In the above-described second embodiment, the continuous game number reaching 1500 and the MY counter reaching 2400 are ended without continuing the state B (regardless of the number of remaining AR games). In addition to setting the condition (forced termination condition) to be performed, two types of ending effects (END3 effect, END4 effect (FIG. 59 to FIG. 61, operation examples (E1) to (E3)) are executed immediately before the establishment of these forced end conditions. In the second embodiment, when the END3 effect is executed, the state B is continued until the forced termination condition is satisfied, and when the END4 effect is executed. In addition, the state B is continued until the forced end condition is satisfied, and the state is switched to the END3 effect until the forced end condition of the state B is satisfied, that is, the END3 effect start condition or the END4 effect start condition is satisfied. When the ending effect is executed, each of the ending effects is executed, and then the forced termination condition is satisfied, and the state B is ended. With this configuration, the END3 effect and the END4 effect are different from the state B. It plays a role of suggesting that the forced ending condition will end, and by these effects, it is possible to grasp that state B ends due to the forced ending condition. Note that the END4 effect starting condition is more than the END3 effect starting condition. If it is satisfied first, the END4 effect is executed, but this END4 effect continues until the END3 effect start condition is satisfied, and when the same condition is satisfied, the END4 effect is switched to the END3 effect (( 59, 60, operation examples (E1) (E2)) On the other hand, if the END3 effect start condition is satisfied before the END4 effect start condition, the END3 effect is executed, but the END4 effect start later. Even if the condition is satisfied, the END4 effect is not executed (Yes determination in step S3401 of FIG. 58.) The END4 effect start condition may be a condition that may be satisfied before the END3 effect start condition, and END3. If the END4 effect start condition is satisfied before the END3 effect start condition, the END4 effect is first executed, and then the END3 effect start condition is satisfied. After the condition is satisfied and the END3 effect is executed, the state B is ended by the forced termination condition.At this time, the END4 effect causes the END3 effect to be executed. It can be understood before that the state B is terminated by the forced termination condition. Further, when the END3 effect is executed, it can be understood that the state B is about to end due to the forced end condition.

Note that, unlike the second embodiment, the END4 effect may be executed when the END4 effect start condition is satisfied during the execution of the END3 effect. When this configuration is adopted, the END3 effect may be executed before or after the END4 effect. In this configuration, for example, the END3 effect is executed and then the END3 effect is executed, so that "the period from the execution of the END3 effect to the end of state B is the period from the execution of the END4 effect to the end of state B". There is a possibility that a player who thinks that "is shorter than" is confused by the fact that the END4 effect is executed after the END3 effect, or mistakenly thinks that the period until the end of the state B has become long due to the execution of the END4 effect. If a configuration is adopted in which the END4 effect is not executed even if the END4 effect start condition is satisfied during execution of the END3 effect as in the second embodiment, such a problem can be avoided.

In addition, in the second embodiment, there are two forced termination conditions of the state B, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and even if only one forced termination condition is adopted, the configuration for executing the END3 effect and the END4 effect. Can be applied. As an example of such a configuration, the forced termination condition of the second embodiment does not include the condition for the net increase in the number of conditions, but only the condition for the number of continuous games, and the condition for starting the END3 effect does not include the condition for the net increase in the condition B. An example is a configuration in which only conditions based on the number of continuous games are used. Also in this example, when the END3 effect start condition is satisfied, the END3 effect is executed, and the flow in which the state B ends due to the forced end condition is determined. Further, the END4 effect start condition may be satisfied before the END3 effect start condition. In this case, similarly to the second embodiment, the END4 effect is first executed, and then the END3 effect start condition is satisfied and the END3 effect is satisfied. Is executed, the state B is terminated by the forced termination condition.

As in the second embodiment, by setting the END4 effect start condition to a condition that uses a value of the same type as the value used in one of the plurality of forced end conditions, the case where the END4 effect is executed and If not, it is possible to infer which forced termination condition is satisfied.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the upper limit of the number of continuous games (1500) and the upper limit of the net increase number (MY counter is 2400) are used as the forced termination conditions of the state B, but the forced termination conditions are not limited to these. However, it is possible to adopt a condition regarding the number of games, a condition regarding the number of games to be acquired or a number of payouts, instead of the above.

In addition, in the second embodiment, with respect to the upper limit (1500) of the number of continuous games which is one of the forced termination conditions of the state B, the value of the number of continuous games (1490) passed until reaching this value is set to END3 production start. Used for the condition. In addition, with respect to the upper limit of the net additional number (MY counter is 2400) which is another compulsory ending condition of the state B, the value of the net additional number (MY counter is 2350) passed until reaching this value is started to the END3 production. Used for the condition. As a result, when the state B ends with either the upper limit of the number of continuous games or the upper limit of the net additional number, the END3 effect can be executed before that. In addition, in the second embodiment, the same value as the value used for the forced termination condition of the state B is used for the END3 production start condition, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration and is always satisfied before the forced termination condition of the state B is satisfied. Other conditions may be used as long as they are the starting conditions.

Further, in the second embodiment, the value of the net additional number (MY counter is 2150) is used as the END4 effect start condition, but the number of continuous games in the state B may be used, for example, and a plurality of END3 effect start conditions may be used. A start condition may be provided. Further, the start condition may be satisfied at the time when it is expected to reach instead of the current value of the net additional number. For example, in the case where the number of net additions in the AR state is 3, the value of the MY counter is 1500, and the value of the AR remaining game number is 220, before reaching the upper limit of the number of continuous games in the state B at this point, MY Since there is a high possibility that the counter value will reach 2150 (1500+220×3=2160), the END4 effect may be started at this point. Although the AR state is managed by the number of remaining AR games in the second embodiment, the MY counter value may reach 2150 when the AR state is managed by the number of times of operation navigation. It can be configured to determine and start the END4 effect. Further, the same configuration can be adopted when the AR state is managed by the net increase number (difference number), but in this case, the value of the MY counter reaches 2150 from the value of the net increase number that can be acquired. It can be easily determined.

When the END4 effect and the END3 effect are executed, if it is determined that the upper limit of the MY counter is reached and the state B ends, the net additional number reaches the upper limit even if the operation navigation is missed. Since the state B continues until it is done, there is no disadvantage for the player. However, in the second embodiment, the state B may end when the upper limit of the number of continuous games in the state B is reached, which may be disadvantageous in this case. In the second embodiment, when the END4 effect is executed, the possibility of reaching the upper limit of the MY counter is higher than that in the case where the END4 effect is not executed.

In addition, when the END4 effect start condition is set to the net additional number (different number) as in the second embodiment, the presence/absence of execution of the END4 effect changes depending on the medal acquisition state, and thus the player obtains it. In some cases, the situation can be grasped. Further, the same effect can be obtained when the payout number is used instead of the net increase number. Further, the END4 effect start condition may be a condition regarding the number of rights (the number of sets or the number of games) relating to the state B, and may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of possessions (or the number of consumption) of the number of rights is equal to or more than a predetermined number. .. When such a configuration is adopted, the END4 effect can be executed at the time when it is expected that a medal will be obtained, and the END4 effect will be executed at an earlier stage as compared with the configuration executed based on the actual number of medals acquired. be able to. In such a configuration, an END4 effect start condition is that the number of AT sets or the number of AT games is a certain number or more, or the current number of acquired sheets is ○ and the number of AT sets or the number of AT games is a certain number. An example is one in which the above conditions are set as the END4 production start condition. Further, the END4 effect start condition may be that the AT game number is consumed by a predetermined number (for example, 300 games) or the AT set number is consumed by a predetermined number (for example, 20 sets).

Further, regarding the above-mentioned END4 start condition condition, a case may be added in which the END4 effect start condition is satisfied by a lottery (for example, winning with a probability of 1/16384).

[Regarding the contents of ending production (END3 production and END4 production)]
In the above-described second embodiment, the continuous game number reaching 1500 and the MY counter reaching 2400 are ended without continuing the state B (regardless of the number of remaining AR games). In addition to setting the condition (forced termination condition) to be performed, two types of ending effects (END3 effect, END4 effect (FIG. 59 to FIG. 61, operation examples (E1) to (E3)) are executed immediately before the establishment of these forced end conditions. In the second embodiment, when the ending effect (END3 effect, END4 effect) is executed, the state B is continued until the forced termination condition is satisfied. That is, when the END3 effect start condition or the END4 effect start condition is satisfied, each ending effect is executed, and then the forced end condition is satisfied and the state B is ended. The ending effects (END3 effect and END4 effect) are effects that suggest that state B ends due to the forced termination condition, and it is possible to grasp that state B ends due to the forced termination condition due to these effects. it can.

In the second embodiment, when setting the ending effect, it is determined whether or not the condition that the value of the MY counter, which is one of the forced termination conditions, reaches 2400 is likely to be satisfied in the state B ( 58, the value of the MY counter is displayed in the fractional format when it is determined to be high (step S3411, step S3421 in FIG. 58), otherwise the value of the MY counter is left unchanged. The display configuration is adopted (steps S3413 and S3423 in FIG. 58). With this configuration, it is possible to grasp the type of forced termination condition that is likely to be satisfied, depending on the presence or absence of the fractional format display in the ending effect. Not only the configuration of the second embodiment, in the configuration in which the forced termination condition regarding the number of acquired game media and the forced termination condition regarding the number of games are provided, it is possible that either of the forced termination conditions is satisfied. It suffices if the configuration is such that a difference is provided in the display content of the ending effect according to the result of the estimation, and for example, an icon indicating the “princess” character is displayed, the number of characters of the acquired number is displayed in gold, and A mode for providing a difference in the display, such as changing the background of the ending effect or BGM or changing the position of the displayed character, can be arbitrarily adopted.

Note that, as in the second embodiment, one of the forced termination conditions has an upper limit of the number of net increase (difference), and when the configuration of changing the display of the ending effect is adopted depending on the possibility that the forced termination condition is satisfied, Can increase the expectation that the maximum profit can be obtained by displaying the ending effect. Particularly, in the second embodiment, while displaying the value of the MY counter regarding the net increase number, when the upper limit of the net increase number is highly likely to be displayed, the upper limit value is displayed, so that the expectation can be further enhanced. Since the MY counter is reset to 0 once it has turned to a negative value, there are cases where the total net increase in the state B is reflected and cases where a part of the net increase is reflected. The net increase in number may be reflected. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the value such as the MY counter is directly displayed. For example, the upper limit of the net additional number and the current net additional number are displayed using a meter. It may be configured to perform display corresponding to each of the numbers.

Further, in the above-described configuration, the ending effect start condition is set as a condition regarding the number of rights (the number of sets or the number of games) related to the state B, and the condition is satisfied when the number of possessions (or the number of consumption) of the number of rights is equal to or more than a predetermined number. It may be a condition. If such a configuration is adopted, the ending effect can be executed at the time when it is expected that a medal will be acquired, and the ending effect will be executed at an earlier stage compared to the structure executed based on the actual number of medals acquired. be able to. As such a configuration, the ending production start condition is that the number of AT sets or the number of AT games is a certain number or more, or the current number of acquired sheets is ○ and the number of AT sets or the number of AT games is a certain number. An example is one in which the ending effect start condition is set as described above. Further, the END4 effect start condition may be that the AT game number is consumed by a predetermined number (for example, 300 games) or the AT set number is consumed by a predetermined number (for example, 20 sets).

In addition, a case may be added in which the ending effect start condition is satisfied by a lottery (for example, winning with a probability of 1/16384) as the ending effect start condition.

In addition, in the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a high possibility that the upper limit of the net additional number is reached when each of the END3 effect and the END4 effect is set. When the END3 effect is executed in the state of performing, the display may be taken over. Further, when the END3 effect is executed in a state where the END4 effect is not executed, it is unlikely that the upper limit of the net additional number is reached, so in this case, the fractional format display may not be performed. Further, in the second embodiment, the number of games that can be continued in state B is not displayed when a fractional format is displayed in the END3 effect. However, in this case, the number of games that can be continued in state B is displayed. Good. In this case, if the state B reaches either the upper limit of the number of net additions or the upper limit of the number of continuous games, the state B ends even if the other value does not reach the upper limit. Since the number is close to the upper limit, the player can be satisfied and enjoy which of the forced termination conditions ends state B.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the value of the current number of games that can be continued in state B is multiplied by the average net additional number per game, and the value obtained by adding the value of the MY counter exceeds 2400, the MY counter It is determined that there is a high possibility that the value of will reach 2400 (upper limit of the number of net additions), but a table of thresholds and accuracy may be provided in advance from data of trial hits and the like, and the determination may be made based on this. ..

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
In the description of the second embodiment, as the END4 effect start condition, the MY counter reaches or is expected to reach 2150, and the number of possessions (or consumption) of the number of rights (the number of sets or the number of games) related to the state B is consumed. Number of pieces) is a condition that is satisfied when the number is equal to or more than a predetermined number. However, the timing for determining such a condition is determined by the number of continuous AT sets (or expected continuation) and internal winning of a certain small winning combination. Alternatively, it may be limited to the timing when the conditions such as winning, and further addition based on the winning are established. In a case where it is configured to determine whether or not the END4 effect start condition is satisfied based on the net increase in number and the number of continuous games at such timing, various conditions can be adopted depending on the game characteristics.

In the second embodiment, the configuration of displaying the net additional number in the END3 effect is adopted, but when the net additional number is small (for example, 1000 or less), the net additional number may not be displayed.

In the first embodiment, an example in which an ending effect including a plurality of scenes is adopted has been described. However, also in the second embodiment, both or one of the END3 effect and the END4 effect is defined as an effect including a plurality of scenes. It may be good or the scene may not be switched. Note that the scene switching conditions may be different according to the ending effect start condition, and at this time, the same type of value may be used for both conditions (for example, both conditions are determined based on the value of the MY counter). However, different types of values may be used.

The second embodiment is an example of a configuration in which the ending effect is performed when the state B ends under the forced termination condition. However, regarding this advantageous state, the operation condition like the state B of the second embodiment is notified. It may be a thing (for example, AT, ART), or any state that brings a favorable state to the player, such as a so-called bonus, chance zone, specialization zone, or the like. Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example in the second embodiment, for example, if it is a pachinko, it may be in a state such as a big hit or a time saving.

<Other>
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 in which medals (coins) are used as the game medium is shown as an example of the game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is played. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange-ball game machines, ball-playing machines, smart balls, etc., which are used as media.

In addition, the slot machine is a slot machine that operates on mobile terminals (smartphones, game machines) and personal computers by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration and that only exchanges electronic data without using medals. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals, and the game medium is input by inputting computerized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). The payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

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

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

In the above description,
A plurality of reels (eg, reels 110 to 112) that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are rotationally driven,
A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
After the plurality of reels are rotationally driven, stop control means (for example, main controller 300) that performs stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed based on the result of the internal lottery When,
A payout control unit (for example, a main control unit 300) that controls the payout of the game medium according to the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the stop control unit,
Production means for executing production (for example, production image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420),
One game state is set from a plurality of types of game states including a first game state (for example, state A) and a second game state (for example, state B) that is more advantageous than the first game state. With possible game control means (for example, main controller 300),
A gaming table (for example, a second embodiment) provided with,
The game control means,
If the continuation possible condition (for example, the number of remaining AR games and the number of AR rights is not 0) is satisfied in the second game state, the second game state is continued and the continuation possible condition is not satisfied. In the case of ending the second game state,
Even when the continuation possible condition is satisfied in the second game state, by satisfying a predetermined end condition (for example, the number of state B continuation possible games is 0 or the MY counter is 2400), It is a means to end the second gaming state,
The effect means is a means capable of executing a plurality of types of ending effects (for example, END3 effect, END4 effect),
The plurality of types of ending effects include a first ending effect (for example, END4 effect) and a second ending effect (for example, END3 effect) different from the first ending effect,
The production means is
In the second gaming state, the first ending effect is executed based on the first ending effect start condition (for example, MY counter is 2150 or more) is satisfied,
In the second game state, a second ending effect start condition different from the first ending effect start condition (for example, the MY counter is greater than 2350 or the number of state B sustainable games is 10) is satisfied. Based on that, execute the second ending effect,
When the second ending effect start condition is satisfied during execution of the first ending effect, a means for ending the first ending effect being executed and executing the second ending effect. Yes (eg, Figure 59, Figure 60),
The first ending effect is an effect that continues until the second ending effect start condition is satisfied (for example, FIGS. 59 and 60),
The second ending effect is an effect that continues until the predetermined ending condition is satisfied (for example, FIGS. 59 and 60),
A gaming machine characterized by that (refer to the description of [Forced termination condition of state B and ending effect (END3 effect and END4 effect)]).

Also, in the game table described above,
The effect means is means for not executing the first ending effect when the first ending effect start condition is satisfied during execution of the second ending effect (for example, step of FIG. 58). Yes determination in S3401, step S3407 is not executed),
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
As the predetermined end condition, there are a first end condition (for example, the MY counter is 2400) and a second end condition (for example, the number of state B continuous games is 0),
The first ending condition is a condition regarding the number of the game media acquired in the second gaming state,
The second end condition is a condition relating to the number of games in the second game state,
The game control means is means for ending the second game state when one of the first end condition and the second end condition is satisfied in the second game state. Yes,
As the second ending effect start condition, a second ending effect start condition A (for example, the MY counter is larger than 2350) and a second ending effect start condition B (for example, the number of states B sustainable games is 10). Yes,
The second ending effect start condition A is a condition regarding the number of the game media acquired in the second game state, and is satisfied before the first end condition in the second game state. Is a condition
The second ending effect start condition B is a condition related to the number of games in the second game state, and is a condition that is satisfied before the second end condition in the second game state,
When the one of the second ending production start condition A and the second ending production start condition B is satisfied during execution of the first ending production, It is a means for ending the first ending effect and executing the second ending effect (for example, FIG. 59, FIG. 60),
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The second ending effect start condition B is a condition that may be met before the first ending effect start condition (for example, FIG. 61),
The effecting means is means for executing the second ending effect when the second ending effect starting condition B is satisfied even when the first ending effect is not executed. Some (eg, FIG. 61),
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The first ending effect start condition is a condition relating to the number of game media used during at least a part of the second game state and a difference number based on the number of payouts of the game media (for example, , The MY counter is a cumulative total of the difference number in the state B, and is reset when it becomes negative and is re-counted from the next game), which is a condition that is satisfied when the difference number exceeds a predetermined number.
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The first ending effect start condition is a condition regarding the number of rights corresponding to the right in the second gaming state, and is a condition that is satisfied when the number of rights exceeds a predetermined number ([[state B Regarding forced termination condition and ending effect (END3 effect and END4 effect)], refer to a modification in which the END4 effect start condition is a condition related to the number of rights relating to state B),
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the above description,
A plurality of reels (eg, reels 110 to 112) that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are rotationally driven,
A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
After the plurality of reels are rotationally driven, stop control means (for example, main controller 300) that performs stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed based on the lottery result of the internal lottery. When,
A payout control unit (for example, a main control unit 300) that controls the payout of the game medium according to the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the stop control unit,
Production means for executing production (for example, production image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420),
One game state is set from a plurality of types of game states including a first game state (for example, state A) and a second game state (for example, state B) that is more advantageous than the first game state. With possible game control means (for example, main controller 300),
A gaming table (for example, a second embodiment) provided with,
The game control means,
A case where the second game state is ended on the basis that a first end condition (for example, MY counter is 2400) relating to the number of the game media acquired in the second game state is satisfied;
Means for ending the second game state based on satisfaction of a second end condition regarding the number of games in the second game state (for example, the number of continuable games in state B is 0). ,
The production means is
It is possible to execute an ending effect (for example, END3 effect) that suggests that the second game state continues until either one of the first end condition and the second end condition is satisfied.
In the second game state, the ending effect is executed on the basis that an ending effect start condition (for example, the MY counter is larger than 2350 or the number of states B continuous games is 10) is satisfied,
When the ending production start condition is satisfied, it is estimated which of the first end condition and the second end condition is first satisfied in the currently set second game state. End condition estimating means (for example, main controller 300, step S3419 in FIG. 58) for
The production means is
When it is estimated by the end condition estimation means that the first end condition is satisfied before the second end condition, a predetermined display (eg, denominator is “2400”, numerator) in the ending effect. Is displayed in fractional format as the value of the MY counter, (Fig. 59),
When it is estimated that the second end condition is satisfied before the first end condition by the end condition estimation means, it is means for not performing the predetermined display in the ending effect (for example, 60, 61),
A gaming table (refer to the description of [contents of ending effect (END3 effect and END4 effect)]).

Also, in the game table described above,
The first end condition is a condition relating to the number of game media used during at least a part of the second game state and a difference number based on the number of payouts of the game media (for example, MY). The counter is a cumulative total of the number of difference sheets in the state B, and is reset when the number becomes negative and is re-counted from the next game), which is a condition that is satisfied when the difference number exceeds a predetermined number.
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The production means is
It is possible to perform a display corresponding to the current value of the difference number (for example, a display corresponding to the value of the MY counter) during execution of the ending effect.
As the predetermined display, a display corresponding to the predetermined number (for example, a display corresponding to the upper limit “2400” of the MY counter) is displayed together with a display corresponding to the value of the difference number.
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The production means is
It is possible to display the current value of the difference number (for example, the value of the MY counter) during execution of the ending effect.
As the predetermined display, a display indicating the predetermined number of values (for example, the upper limit “2400” of the MY counter) is displayed together with the display of the difference number value.
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

Also, in the game table described above,
The ending effect start condition is a condition regarding the number of rights corresponding to the right in the second gaming state, and is a condition that is satisfied when the number of rights exceeds a predetermined number ([ending effect (END3 effect And contents of [END4 production]], refer to a modified example in which the ending production start condition is a condition relating to the number of rights relating to state B),
A gaming table, which is characterized by that.

100 slot machine 110-112 reel 113 display window 130-132 bet button 135 start lever 137-139 stop button 157 effect image display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub-control unit 500 second sub-control Department

Claims (2)

Multiple reels that are given multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
After the plurality of reels are rotationally driven, based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, stop control means for performing stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed,
Payout control means for controlling the payout of the game medium according to the symbol combination of the plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means,
Production means for executing production,
A game control means capable of setting one game state from a plurality of types of game states including a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous than the first game state,
A gaming table equipped with
The game control means,
A case where the second game state is ended on the basis that the first end condition regarding the number of the game media acquired in the second game state is satisfied,
Means for ending the second game state based on satisfaction of a second end condition regarding the number of games in the second game state,
The production means is
It is possible to execute an ending effect that suggests that the second game state continues until either one of the first end condition and the second end condition is satisfied,
In the second gaming state, a means for executing the ending effect based on the ending effect start condition being satisfied,
When the ending production start condition is satisfied, it is estimated which of the first end condition and the second end condition is first satisfied in the currently set second game state. An end condition estimating means for
The production means is
When it is estimated that the first end condition is satisfied prior to the second end condition by the end condition estimation means, a predetermined display is performed in the ending effect,
If it is estimated that the second end condition is satisfied before the said first end condition by the end condition estimating means, Ri means der not performing the predetermined display in the ending effect,
The first ending condition is a condition relating to the number of game media used in at least a part of the second game state and a difference number based on the number of payouts of the game medium, and the difference number Is a condition to be met when exceeds a predetermined number,
The production means is
During execution of the ending effect, it is possible to perform a display corresponding to the current value of the difference number,
As the predetermined display, a means for displaying a display corresponding to the predetermined number together with a display corresponding to the value of the difference number,
A gaming table characterized by that. The gaming table according to claim 1,
The production means is
It is possible to display the current value of the difference number during execution of the ending effect,
As the predetermined display, a means for displaying a display showing the value of the predetermined number together with a display of the value of the difference number of sheets,
A gaming table characterized by that.