JP6757644B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start switch by a player. The rotation is started by operating, and the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel to stop the rotation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. .. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

There are various types of winning roles, such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, in the small winning combination, the player can obtain the profit that a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. By winning a special role, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. Winning a replay role can benefit from the ability to play the next game without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, when the start switch is operated and all reels are rotating, a plurality of winning combinations in the game are notified, and the notification mode is changed each time a stop operation is performed to win a prize. There is known a slot machine that executes an effect of notifying a winning combination by reducing the number of possible combinations (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-029528

However, the slot machine of Patent Document 1 has nothing to pay attention to other than the change in the mode of notification when the effect is executed, and only focuses on the change in the notification, so that the effect may become monotonous. is there. Therefore, there is room to enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A privilege granting determining means (for example, a portion where the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, AT),
Predetermining means (for example, a portion where the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery) for determining the display result that allows the derivation before the display result is derived,
A first step-up effect executing means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 12, a portion that executes the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 13, a portion shown in FIG. 15) capable of executing a first step-up effect that develops over a plurality of steps.
A second step-up effect executing means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 12 and a portion that executes the process of Sp7 in FIG. 13) that can develop over a plurality of steps and execute a second step-up effect different from the first step-up effect. , The part shown in FIG. 15)
The first step-up effect executing means develops up to the first step when it is determined not to grant the privilege and the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, replay). At the same time, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, bell), the first step-up effect that develops to the second step can be executed, and it is determined that the privilege is given. Occasionally, it is possible to execute the first step-up effect that does not correspond to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 12, the portion that executes the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 13, and the portion shown in FIG. 15). ,
When it is determined not to grant the privilege, the second step-up effect executing means develops to the first step when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, and the advance When the determination result of the determination means is the first determination result, the second step-up effect that develops to the second step can be executed, and when it is determined that the privilege is to be given, the advance determination means The second step-up effect that does not correspond to the determination result can be executed (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 12, the portion that executes the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 13, and the portion shown in FIG. 15).
The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect have the same opportunity for the development of the first step and the development opportunity of the second step (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 12).
The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game (for example, the part shown in FIG. 12, the part where the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 13 is executed, and the part shown in FIG. 15). ..
According to this configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player as to which step each of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect develops, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
It should be noted that the privilege granting determination means and the prior determination means include both those implemented as separate and different configurations and those implemented as the same configuration. For example, when a separate configuration is used, the privilege granting determination means and the prior determination means are implemented as separate configurations by determining whether or not the privilege determination means grants the privilege based on the determination result of the prior determination means. An example can be given. In addition, when the same configuration is used, the privilege granting determination means and the advance determination means are implemented as the same configuration by giving a privilege that can be generated when a specific determination result is determined by the advance determination means. An example can be given.
Further, the configuration in which the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game is not limited to the one in which each effect is started in the game and ends in the game. Includes those that start each production and end each production after the end of the game. That is, in the present invention, if the start trigger of the effect is set in the game, it can be said that the effect can be executed in the game without necessarily ending the effect in the game.

A game in which both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed gives a privilege more than a game in which one of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect is executed. Then, it is highly likely that it has been decided (for example, the part shown in FIG. 15).
According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed in the same game.

The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed by different effect means (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 12).
According to this configuration, since there are a wide variety of productions that the player should pay attention to, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 can perform the suggestion effect on the liquid crystal display 51) that can execute the suggestion effect that suggests the determination result of the prior determination means before the execution of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect. With the part to execute)
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect in a game in which at least one of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect is executed (for example, the processes of Sp5 and Sp7 in FIG. 13). The part that executes).
According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect develops into a step corresponding to the decision result suggested by the suggestion effect.

The first step-up effect executing means can execute the first step-up effect that develops over a third step different from the first step and the second step when the determined result of the pre-determined means becomes the third determined result. Yes (for example, the part shown in FIG. 12)
The second step-up effect executing means executes a second step-up effect that develops over a third step different from the first step and the second step when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third determination result. It is possible (eg, the part shown in FIG. 12) and
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the third determination result, the degree of advantage is higher than when the determination result is another determination result (for example, when the cherry is won, when another winning combination is won). The part where the probability of winning the AT lottery is higher than that).
According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect develops into the third step.

A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derived operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (eg, internal lottery) to determine the display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived,
An advantageous operation mode (for example, an advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous for the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery) becomes a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). For example, a notification state control means for controlling a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which a player is notified of an advantageous stop order).
Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) is sent to the effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91). Specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process) to be transmitted
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery) is the notification. The specific control information (for example, when the target result (for example, the notification target combination) is obtained, the fact that the notification target result is obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. For example, the second internal winning command) may be transmitted to the effect control means.
According to such a configuration, in those provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means being cheated.

A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derived operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (eg, internal lottery) to determine the display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery).
Predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to a numerical value (for example, winning number) set by the numerical value setting means. Means and
When the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) becomes a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is a target of notification (for example, navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (for example) that is advantageous for the player. For example, a notification state control means for controlling a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which a player is notified of an advantageous stop order).
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) to the effect control means. When,
Including
The numerical value (for example, the winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) is obtained is composed of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34). Consecutive numbers are assigned and
In the specific control information transmitting means, a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is set in the predetermined numerical range in a state other than at least the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). (For example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34), it can be specified that the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) has been obtained, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player). The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command) that cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91).
According to such a configuration, in those provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means being cheated.

In a game machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
The first control means (main control unit 41) and
A second control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
With
The first control means (main control unit 41) is used for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game) in one unit of the game (game). State control for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (main control unit 41) to the second control means (sub control unit 91). Including means of transmitting information
The plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing do not change between the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game). A first state control information (control state command 2) capable of specifying a control state (for example, a stop order advantageous to the player), a first timing (at the start of the game), and a second timing (of the game). Includes a second state control information (control state command 1) that can identify a control state (for example, a game state, etc.) that can change at the end).
The state control information transmitting means may transmit a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) by common control (control state command batch setting process) at any of the plurality of timings. ..
According to such a configuration, the first state control information capable of specifying the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in the one unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in the one unit game. A plurality of types of state control information including a second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at the second timing, and a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, since these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the second control means side grasps the control state of the first control means in detail. , The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part sends to a sub control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the start of a game executed by a main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by the main control unit 41. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a general combination and a re-game combination in the second internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence relationship of the step which develops in the 1st step-up effect and the 2nd step-up effect, and the type of lottery combination corresponding to the step. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the step-up effect lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the lottery table used in the step-up effect lottery.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) are used within the range. The maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the game state (3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB in this embodiment) is set. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player. Has been done.

In addition, the front door 1b has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

In the present embodiment, the operation of the start switch 7 after the bet number is set starts the game, and when all reels are stopped when no prize is generated, and when a prize is generated, a medal is paid out or a replay prize is won. One game is defined as the end of the game when the time bet number is set. However, the definition of one game can be changed as appropriate, for example, setting the number of bets as the start of the game and stopping all reels as the end of the game regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

Further, a first effect device 200 and a second effect device 201 are provided on the front surface of the front door 1b. The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 are driven by a motor (not shown), and the drive is controlled by a sub control unit 91 described later. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a step-up effect that develops into a plurality of steps (steps). The step-up effect includes a first step-up effect and a second step-up effect in which the step development triggers are the same. The first step-up effect develops to the first step when the replay is won by the internal lottery, develops to the second step when the bell is won by the internal lottery, and the third step when the cherry is won by the internal lottery. Develop to a step. The second step-up effect develops to the first step when the bell is won by the internal lottery, develops to the second step when the replay is won by the internal lottery, and the third when the cherry is won by the internal lottery. Develop to a step. The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game. Then, the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 are used in the second step-up effect (see FIG. 12).

The normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26 shown in FIG. 10 are collectively referred to as replay. Further, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, and the common bell shown in FIG. 10 are collectively referred to as a bell. Further, the strong cherry and the weak cherry shown in FIG. 10 are collectively referred to as a cherry.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an error and a reset operation for canceling a stopped state by a predetermined key operation, and a setting value being changed or The setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while checking the set value, the progress of the game is restricted until the stop state (reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function to be controlled to the state), and the player operates the automatic settlement process (the medal stored as a credit) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB). The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that controls the settlement (return) regardless of the process), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are placed inside the housing 1a. It was charged from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, and the medal insertion unit 4, and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an open state of the front door 1b are provided.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first. 1 Called a stop operation. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. Further, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or a final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided to detect that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and two are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. A combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols is included, so that the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

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

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door open. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted by a parallel signal, but a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a command. May be configured to transmit as a serial signal.

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output control of the effect device will be performed by both units. The reel LED 55 illuminates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. Then, the first step-up effect is executed by turning off the reel LED 55 of each reel.

[Processing for sending commands]
Next, the process for the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to transmit a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped at (the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands capable of specifying a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, and when the game state is changed as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of medals remaining until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number etc. are included.

The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which the AT is not controlled after the control of the previous AT is terminated, and a command in which the normal state is performed. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the remaining number of games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, the right to be controlled by AT is granted. The number of games remaining until the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game A command that can specify the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

One command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub control unit 91 is composed of 2 bytes (a set of two 1-byte communication data), and the first byte (MODE) is a command. The classification is represented, and the second byte (EXT) represents the content of the command. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 6, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sa1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated. Further, for example, regarding the control state that can be changed by satisfying a predetermined condition with the start of the game, such as the number of rights controlled by the AT and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Update according to the situation. Further, for example, the control state newly determined with the start of the game, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player, and the type of effect, is newly set.

After executing the control status update process in the step of Sa1, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned command group included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 7, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state related command is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as the EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and the process returns to the caller process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), as will be described later, when it is not detected that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the normal command transmission process is performed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Is executed to transmit the data (MODE and EXT constituting the command) set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt waiting process is executed in the step of Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt wait process in the step of Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt wait process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sb8 and Sb9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be transmitted to the sub-control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb11). Then, the value of the processing number of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining processing number after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13), and all the control state command groups are all. It is determined whether or not MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If remains, the process returns to the step of Sb4, the process of the steps of Sb5 to Sb7 is performed in the state where the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited again, and then the process of the steps of Sb10 and Sb11 is executed. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not yet been set in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's game start command transmission process.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sa2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special combination are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 8, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is released (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game. In the command setting process, unlike the control state command batch setting process, the timer interrupt wait process is not executed after the MODE and EXT that make up one command are set in the command queue, but the timer interrupt is prohibited in the Sc3 step. When is released, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed at a predetermined timing at which the interrupt is subsequently performed. Therefore, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the Sc2 step of the command setting process are Sc3. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the timer interrupt process (main) at a predetermined timing after the step, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general role is based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the step of Sa6 are interrupted by the timer at a predetermined timing in which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the step of Sa6, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled as the start operation is performed, and the control is performed according to the progress of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing, that is, at the start of the game, and becomes the control state command. A plurality of included commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control unit 41 stops the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result in the command queue to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc. are to be subtracted by 1 according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sd5), the command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sd5 and Sd6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of RAM 41c, a command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process as the second timing when the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

[Control details of internal winning command transmission processing]
Next, the control content of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 11.

In this embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target combination, and a lottery target combination that may be carried over, that is, a special combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special combination is set. A lottery target combination that is not carried over, that is, a general combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b.

In the special role winning number table, when none of the special roles are won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", the winning number of BB is "1", and the winning number of RB is "2". Is assigned.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the general winning combination winning number table, when none of the general winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of the normal replay is "1". , The winning number of replay GR1 is "2", the winning number of replay GR2 is "3", the winning number of replay GR3 is "4", and the winning number of replay GR4 is "5". The winning number of GR5 is "6", the winning number of replay GR6 is "7", the winning number of replay GR11 is "8", and the winning number of replay GR12 is "9". The winning number is "10", the winning number of the replay GR14 is "11", the winning number of the replay GR15 is "12", and the winning number of the replay GR16 is "13", the winning number of the replay GR21. The winning number of the replay GR22 is "15", the winning number of the replay GR23 is "16", the winning number of the replay GR24 is "17", and the winning number of the replay GR25 is "17". "18" is assigned, and "19" is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR26. The winning number of the strong cherry is "20", the winning number of the strong cherry is "21", and the winning number of the watermelon is "22". The winning number of the left bell 1 is "23", the winning number of the left bell 2 is "24", the winning number of the left bell 3 is "25", and the winning number of the left bell 4 is "". "26", the winning number of the middle bell 1 is "27", the winning number of the middle bell 2 is "28", the winning number of the middle bell 3 is "29", and the winning number of the middle bell 4 is "29". , "30", the winning number of the right bell 1 is "31", the winning number of the right bell 2 is "32", and the winning number of the right bell 3 is "33", the winning number of the right bell 4 The number is assigned to "34", and the winning number of the common bell is assigned to "35".

As described above, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery, , The winning number corresponding to the lottery target winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and when none of the winning combinations is won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared after each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the winning special role wins. It will be cleared.

After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning are based on the internal winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in the internal winning command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is obtained. , The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of two bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores a MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is the first internal winning command in the first byte, and wins a special role in the EXT of the second byte. Store the number.

In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Winning obtained by sequentially determining whether or not there is (Sf5), whether or not it is less than 20 (Sf6), whether or not it is less than 23 (Sf7), and whether or not it is less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of the plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for transmission winning. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in the step of Sf5 and less than 20 in the step of Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 19, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in the step of Sf6 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 23 in the step of Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is assigned. The transmission winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 23 in the step of Sf7 and less than 35 in the step of Sf8, that is, when the winning number is any of 23 to 34, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in the step of Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmitting winning number (Sf9).

Then, after the transmission winning number of the general combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps of Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. When the main control unit 41 stores the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the second internal winning command is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and serves as a general role in the EXT of the second byte. Stores the winning number for transmission.

After storing the second internal winning command in the command queue in the step of Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

As described above, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the transmitting winning number, and the first winning number including the transmitting winning number is set. Set the internal winning command of to the command queue.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, the command is used. The winning number by the internal lottery can be specified based on the included winning number for transmission.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) the winning number is based on the above, while the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19). It is possible to identify something.

If the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify something.

The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of this embodiment are subsequently executed by the timer interrupt processing (main) to the sub-control unit 91. Will be transmitted sequentially.

[About the content of the game]
In the slot machine of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period during which navigation notification that notifies the player in an advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery can be executed. It is controllable.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 wins the navigation target combination according to the game state to execute the navigation notification and sends a push order command to the sub control unit 91. , Run the navigation effect. In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, the stopping order advantageous to the player is identifiable by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Further, in the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by displaying an image from the liquid crystal display 51.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery (hereinafter, referred to as AT lottery) for determining whether or not to control the AT when the lottery conditions are satisfied. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the AT lottery. In the present embodiment, the lottery condition of the AT lottery is to win any of bell, replay, and cherry. The probability of winning the AT lottery is highest when the cherry is won. The lowest probability is when the replay is won, and when the bell is won, the probability is between when the cherry is won and when the replay is won. In this way, winning the cherry has a higher degree of advantage in winning the AT lottery than winning the replay or bell.

After the start of AT, the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining games each time one game is consumed. When the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of AT, the control of AT is terminated. The AT ends in 50 games.

[About step-up production]
Next, the step-up effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The step-up effect suggests the lottery result of the AT lottery. When the AT lottery is won, the step-up effect corresponds to the lottery winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as the winning combination) drawn in the internal lottery and the step that develops. On the other hand, if the AT lottery is not won, the winning combination and the developing step may not correspond. The step-up effect includes a first step-up effect and a second step-up effect having the same step development trigger. Then, only one of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect may be executed, but both may be executed in the same game. In the present embodiment, the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game, but the effect executed by the third stop operation is until after the end of the game. It will continue to run. Then, it ends after the lapse of a predetermined time or when the bet number of the next game is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fact that the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game means that each effect does not necessarily have to end in the game, and the game. It suffices if the start trigger of the production is set within.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub control unit 91 executes the first step-up effect by turning off the reel LED 55 that illuminates each reel from the back side. The first step-up effect develops into the first step when the first stop operation is performed, the second step when the second stop operation is performed, and the third step when the third stop operation is performed. ..

In the first step-up production, if the replay is won by an internal lottery, it will develop to the first step. When it develops to the first step, the reel LED 55 of the first stop reel goes out. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, if the replay does not win, it is suggested that the AT lottery may have been won. Also, when the replay wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The replay will win if the stop switch is pressed in the correct order, but may not win if the answer is incorrect. Therefore, even when the reel LED 55 of the first stop reel is turned off but the replay does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

In the first step-up production, if you win the bell by an internal lottery, it will develop to the second step. When it develops to the second step, the reel LED 55 of the second stop reel goes out. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, if the bell does not win, it is suggested that the AT lottery may have been won. Also, when the bell wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The bell will win if the stop switch is pressed in the correct order, but may not win if the answer is incorrect. Therefore, even when the reel LED 55 of the second stop reel is turned off but the bell does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

In the first step-up production, if the cherry is won by an internal lottery, it will develop to the third step. When it develops to the third step, the reel LED 55 of the third stop reel goes out. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the AT lottery was won if Cherry did not win. In addition, when the cherry wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The cherry wins if the stop switch is operated while the symbol is within the pull-in range, but may not win if the stop switch operation timing is not appropriate. Therefore, even when the reel LED 55 of the third stop reel is turned off but the cherry does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the second step-up effect by driving the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201. The second step-up effect develops into the first step when the first stop operation is performed, the second step when the second stop operation is performed, and the third step when the third stop operation is performed. .. That is, each step develops at the same opportunity as the development of the first step-up effect.

In the second step-up production, if you win the bell by an internal lottery, it will develop to the first step. When it develops to the first step, the first effect device 200 is driven. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the AT lottery was won if Bell did not win. Also, when the bell wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The bell will win if the stop switch is pressed in the correct order, but may not win if the answer is incorrect. Therefore, even when the first effect device 200 is driven but the bell does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

In the second step-up production, if the replay is won by an internal lottery, it will develop to the second step. When it develops to the second step, the second effect device 201 is driven. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the AT lottery was won if the replay did not win. Also, when the replay wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The replay will win if the stop switch is pressed in the correct order, but may not win if the answer is incorrect. Therefore, even when the second production device 201 is driven but the replay does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

In the second step-up production, if the cherry is won by an internal lottery, it will develop to the third step. When it develops to the third step, the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 are driven. Then, as a result of stopping all reels, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the AT lottery was won if Cherry did not win. In addition, when the cherry wins, it will be notified that the AT lottery has been executed.

The cherry wins if the stop switch is operated while the symbol is within the pull-in range, but may not win if the stop switch operation timing is not appropriate. Therefore, even when the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 are driven but the cherry does not win, the AT lottery may not be won.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power failure processing (sub), the backup flag used in the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power failure flag is not set, the command analysis process is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the process corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect lottery process (Sp5). In the suggestion effect lottery process, the sub control unit 91 identifies the result of the internal lottery based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated and the internal lottery is performed, and the internal lottery is performed. It is decided by lottery whether or not to execute the suggestion effect that suggests the result. When it is decided to execute the suggestion effect, the mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be one of a plurality of types.

In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes the step-up effect lottery process (Sp6). In the step-up effect lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the result of the internal lottery and the result of the AT lottery based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, executes only the first step-up effect, and the second step. It is determined whether to execute only the up effect, the first step up effect, or the second step up effect.

Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the effect execution process (Sp7). In the effect execution process, when the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, the suggestion effect lottery is executed when the start switch 7 is operated and the internal lottery is performed, but the suggestion effect is immediately executed when the suggestion effect lottery is won. Specifically, it is executed after the operation of the start switch 7 and before the operation of the stop switch is enabled, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image suggesting a winning combination. For example, a light blue image suggesting a replay, a yellow image suggesting a bell, and a red image suggesting a cherry are displayed. In addition, when it is decided by the step-up effect lottery to execute only the first step-up effect, execute only the second step-up effect, or execute the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect, these decisions are made. Therefore, the step-up effect is executed. As a result of each lottery, when it is decided to execute at least one of the suggestion effect, the first step-up effect, and the second step-up effect in the same game, it is suggested when the start switch 7 is operated. The effect is executed, and the step-up effect is executed when the stop switch is operated.

[Navigation production execution process]
Next, the step-up effect lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT lottery has been won based on the command from the main control unit 41 (Sc1).

If the AT lottery has not been won, it is determined whether or not the replay or the bell or cherry has been won by the internal lottery based on the command from the main control unit 41 (Sc2). If none of them are won, the process ends. On the other hand, when one of them is won, the step-up effect lottery is executed using the AT non-winning table used when the AT lottery is not won (Sc3).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the step-up effect by the step-up effect lottery (Sc4). If it is not decided to execute the step-up effect, the process ends. When it is determined to execute the step-up effect, the effect execution flag indicating that the step-up effect is to be executed is set, and the process ends (Sc5). The effect execution flag indicating that the step-up effect is to be executed is any of execution of the first step-up effect, execution of only the second step-up effect, execution of the first step-up effect, and execution of the second step-up effect. Data indicating this is added. The sub control unit 91 executes the step-up effect when the effect execution flag is set in the effect execution process (Sp7) of the timer interrupt process (sub). As a result, the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game.

On the other hand, when the AT lottery is won, the step-up effect lottery is executed using the AT winning table used when the AT lottery is won (Sc6). Then, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the step-up effect by the step-up effect lottery (Sc4). If it is not decided to execute the step-up effect, the process ends. When it is determined to execute the step-up effect, as described above, the effect execution flag indicating that the step-up effect is to be executed is set, and the process ends (Sc5).

[About the lottery table used in the step-up production lottery]
Next, the AT non-winning table and the AT winning table used in the step-up effect lottery will be described with reference to FIG. The AT non-winning table shown in FIG. 15A is used in the process of Sc3 in FIG. 14 and is used when the AT lottery is not won. The AT winning table shown in FIG. 15B is used in the process of Sc6 in FIG. 14 and is used when the AT lottery is won.

As shown in FIG. 15A, in the AT non-winning table, the ratio of executing only the first step-up effect is 25%, the ratio of executing only the second step-up effect is 25%, and the first step-up effect. The number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of executing both the second step-up effect and the second step-up effect is 10% and the ratio of not executing the step-up effect (“no effect” in the figure) is 40%.

When the sub-control unit 91 decides to perform a step-up effect by performing a lottery using the AT non-winning table, the sub-control unit 91 executes the step-up effect so as to develop to a step that develops with the winning combination (see FIG. 12). .. For example, when it is decided to win the replay and execute only the first step-up effect, the reel LED 55 of the first stop reel is turned off by developing to the first step. When the bell is won and it is decided to execute only the first step-up effect, the reel LED 55 of the second stop reel is turned off by developing to the second step.

As shown in FIG. 18B, in the AT winning table, only the first step-up effect is executed, the ratio of turning off the reel LED 55 of the first stop reel is 5%, and only the second step-up effect is executed. The ratio of driving the second effect device 201 is 5%, both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed, the reel LED 55 of the first stop reel is turned off, and the second effect device 201 is driven. The number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio is 10%.

Further, the ratio of turning off the reel LED 55 of the second stop reel while executing only the first step-up effect is 5%, and the ratio of executing only the second step-up effect and driving the first effect device 200 is 5%. The number of judgment values so that both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed, the reel LED 55 of the second stop reel is turned off, and the ratio of driving the first effect device 200 is 10%. Is assigned.

The ratio of turning off the reel LED55 of the third stop reel while executing only the first step-up effect is 5%, and the ratio of executing only the second step-up effect and driving the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201. 5%, the ratio of executing both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect, turning off the reel LED 55 of the third stop reel, and driving the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 is 10. The number of judgment values is assigned so as to be%.

In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of not executing the step-up effect (“no effect” in the figure) is 40%.

When the sub-control unit 91 decides to perform a lottery using the AT winning table and execute the step-up effect, the sub-control unit 91 executes the step-up effect so as to develop to the step determined by the lottery regardless of the result of the internal lottery. To do. For example, when a replay is won, only the first step-up effect is executed, and it is decided to turn off the reel LED55 of the second stop reel, the replay that is the winning combination does not correspond to the step that develops. The reel LED55 of the second stop reel is turned off by developing up to two steps. However, when the replay is won and it is decided to execute only the first step-up effect and turn off the reel LED55 of the first stop reel, the replay that is the winning combination and the developing step correspond to the first step. It is developed to turn off the reel LED55 of the second stop reel. In this way, when the AT lottery is won and the AT winning table is used, the winning combination and the step to develop may not correspond, thereby suggesting that the AT lottery may have been won. Can be done.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the present embodiment, both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 15).
Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player as to which step each of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect develops, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, a game in which both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed is better than a game in which one of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect is executed. There is a high possibility that the AT lottery has been won (in this example, the part shown in FIG. 15).
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that both the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect are executed in the same game.

In the present embodiment, the first step-up effect is executed by the reel LED 55, and the second step-up effect is executed by the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201 (the portion shown in FIG. 12).
Therefore, since there are a wide variety of productions that the player should pay attention to, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect can be executed in a game in which at least one of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect is executed (in this example, the processes of Sp5 and Sp7 in FIG. 13 are executed. part).
Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect develops into a step corresponding to the decision result suggested by the suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect that develop over the third step different from the first step and the second step, and when the lottery result of the internal lottery is cherry, other than that. The degree of advantage is higher than when the lottery result is obtained.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the first step-up effect or the second step-up effect develops into the third step.

In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target combination (notification target result) regardless of whether or not the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (second internal winning command) provides specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify that the winning combination (notification target result) has been set, but cannot specify the stop order (advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous for the player. It is transmitted to the effect control means).
Therefore, in the one provided with the main control unit 41 (game control means) and the sub control unit 91 (effect control means), it is necessary to avoid the problem caused by the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) being cheated. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, as the winning number (numerical value) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target combination (notification target result) is reached, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical value range (2 to 19, 23 to 34). Is assigned, and in the specific control information transmitting means, at least in a state other than the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed), the winning number (numerical value) set by the numerical value setting means has a predetermined numerical range (2). ~ 19, 23 to 34), the specific control information (second) that can specify the notification target combination (notification target result) but cannot specify the stop order (advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous for the player. The internal winning command) is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (effect control means).
Therefore, in the one provided with the main control unit 41 (game control means) and the sub control unit 91 (effect control means), it is necessary to avoid the problem caused by the sub control unit 91 (effect control means) being cheated. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, the state control information transmitting means transmits a plurality of types of control state commands by the control state command batch setting process (common control) at any of the plurality of timings.
Therefore, since these plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any of the plurality of timings, the sub control unit 91 side grasps the control state of the main control unit 41 in detail and main. The program capacity when the control unit 41 transmits the state control information can be reduced.

[About a modified example]
A modified example of the above embodiment will be described.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, AT is taken as an example as a privilege, but for example, the right to control the ART (assist replay time) controlled by the AT in the RT where the winning probability of the replay is high, and the number of AT games are added. The right to control the special zone for addition, the right to control bonuses such as BB and RB, the more advantageous AT right such as raising the AT continuation rate, adding the number of AT stocks, and adding the number of AT games, shifting to AT Right in a state where it is easy, right in a state where it is easy to add the number of AT games, right to allow a transition to RT (replay time) where the winning probability of replay is different from the normal game state, right to execute setting suggestion effect, type of effect Even if it is a privilege different from the above embodiment, such as the right to increase the number of players, the right to move to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, and the right to display a two-dimensional code to give the player a wallpaper or music of a mobile terminal. Good. When the AT lottery is used as the privilege granting determination means, the internal lottery is the pre-determination means, so the pre-determination means and the privilege grant determination means are separately configured, but when the bonus is the privilege, the internal lottery is performed. Not only the pre-determination means but also the privilege grant determination means will be configured, and the pre-determination means and the privilege grant determination means have the same configuration. As described above, in the present invention, the prior determination means and the privilege grant determination means may have separate configurations or the same configuration.

[About the mode of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect]
In the above embodiment, in the first step-up effect, the reel LED 55 is turned off at the step corresponding to the winning combination, and in the second step-up effect, the first effect device 200 or the second effect device 201 corresponding to the winning combination is driven. By doing so, the step-up effect is executed, but the step-up effect may be executed in a mode different from the above-described embodiment. For example, in the first step-up effect, the reel LED55 of the first stop reel is turned off when the replay is won, and the reel LED55 of the first stop reel and the second stop reel is turned off when the bell is won. When winning, the reel LEDs 55 of all reels are turned off, and the mode of production is gradually developed according to the development of the steps.

[About the production means of the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect]
In the above embodiment, the first step-up effect is executed by the reel LED 55, and the second step-up effect is executed by the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 201, but the first effect means other than these effect means. A step-up effect and a second step-up effect may be executed. For example, a liquid crystal display 51, a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be visually recognized), a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, or the like (for example, an effect effect). The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed by the LED 52) and various other lamps.

[About the development opportunity of the first step-up production and the second step-up production]
In the above embodiment, in the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect, the step is developed into the next step when the stop switch is operated, but the step is developed into the next step at a different opportunity from the above embodiment. You may. For example, when setting the number of bets, when operating the start switch, and when operating the effect switch.

In the above embodiment, the winning combination corresponding to the step developed in the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect is replay, bell, and cherry, but the winning combination different from the above embodiment corresponds to the step of developing. May be good.

[About slot machines]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a slot in which a bet number is set by using a game ball as a game value. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set bets using only credits as game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. Slot machines that can pay out any value may be applied.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. In slot machines where prizes can be generated according to the display result
A privilege granting decision means for deciding whether or not to grant a privilege,
Predetermining means for determining the display result to allow derivation before the display result is derived,
The first step-up effect execution means that can execute the first step-up effect that develops over multiple steps,
It is equipped with a second step-up effect executing means capable of performing a second step-up effect different from the first step-up effect while developing over a plurality of steps.
When it is determined that the privilege is not granted, the first step-up effect executing means develops to the first step when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, and the advance determination is performed. When the determination result of the means is the second determination result, the first step-up effect that develops to the second step can be executed, and when it is decided to grant the privilege, the determination result of the advance determination means It is possible to execute the first step-up effect that does not correspond to
When it is determined not to grant the privilege, the second step-up effect executing means develops to the first step when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, and the advance When the determination result of the determination means is the first determination result, the second step-up effect that develops to the second step can be executed, and when it is determined that the privilege is to be given, the advance determination means It is possible to execute the second step-up effect that does not correspond to the decision result.
The first step-up effect and the second step-up effect have the same opportunity for the development of the first step and the development opportunity of the second step.
A slot machine characterized in that the first step-up effect and the second step-up effect can be executed in the same game.