JP6810466B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to Yu technique machine.

In a conventional game machine , an internal lottery is performed at the start of a game, and a winning symbol is derived by deriving a stop symbol mode corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. Further, the player by established is set a special prize that generates a special game state capable won Yu technique medium, or not winning is satisfied winning or established in accordance with the stopping order of Li Lumpur the role of providing, in certain gaming state (aT or ART) generated by the occurrence of a predetermined condition so as to notify the stop order of the reels a winning is established (assist information), which made it possible win Yu technique medium Has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-46697

If the internally winning the special prize in a particular game state, the continuity of the specific gaming state and special gaming state is lost, interest for games there is a risk that degraded. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
A plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols, a control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels, and for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels. With multiple stop operation units,
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the game machine in which the winning of the winning combination is established.
For the role
A specific combination in which a prize is established by operating the plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order, and
Including special roles that generate a special game state due to the establishment of a prize,
The control means
As a game state
Normal game state and
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of predetermined conditions, and a specific gaming state.
One of the special gaming states, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of the special combination, and the gaming state are set.
The advantageous section is defined as the specific gaming state or the special gaming state.
Examples gaming information in advantageous interval, the difference number the player by subtracting the number of game value consumed from game value number acquired by the player in the preferred interval continues, the said preferred interval is continued The number of executed games, which is the number of games, is accumulated , and one of the accumulated results is configured to end the advantageous section based on the end condition.
Wherein also the special role in certain game state is internally won, continued accumulation of the gaming information,
In the specific game state, the difference number can be displayed, but the number of executed games is not displayed.
When the advantageous section ends, the difference number is displayed, but the number of executed games is not displayed .

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which looked at the vicinity of the game component part in a slot machine from above. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the game control device. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the effect control device. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of each reel, the type of winning, the symbol combination mode, and the winning content. It is a figure explaining an effective line. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the display in the 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display in the 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a game control device. It is a flowchart explaining the irreversible error processing. It is a flowchart explaining a power-returning process. It is a flowchart explaining the main loop processing. It is a flowchart explaining the combination lottery process. It is a figure explaining an example of a lottery data table. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the random number generation circuit. It is a flowchart explaining the counter value acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the process at the time of reading latch data. It is a flowchart explaining the reel rotation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol control process. It is a figure explaining the setting of the change range. It is a flowchart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining 7-segment data setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the game management main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a command control process. It is a flowchart explaining the step setting value information processing. It is a figure explaining the selection ratio of the usable effect. It is a flowchart explaining the effect control code setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the command reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the V-Sync interrupt processing. 7 It is a flowchart explaining the SEG data editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd game information display part display data editing process. It is a figure explaining the display timing in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the end timing of the display in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. It is a figure explaining another example of the transmission method of the winning combination notification command. It is a flowchart explaining the effect button input process. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of a specific game state and a special game state. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a figure explaining the process at the end of an advantageous section. It is a figure explaining an example of payout of a medal. It is a flowchart explaining the payout appearance setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the specific game state and the special game state in the 1st modification.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment forming a gaming machine, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing having an open front, and the front of the housing is viewed from the front. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-sided manner via a hinge provided at the left end portion.

Inside the housing, a game control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1 and an effect control device 300 that controls the effect based on information from the game control device 100 are housed. Further, a variable display device having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, 6c and a medal payout device (hopper) are arranged inside the housing. The medal payout device receives and stores the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and when a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line and a prize is established, a payout command (command) from the game control device 100 is established. And data), the medal payout motor 63 is driven, and the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to this prize or the medals exceeding the credit upper limit due to the addition accompanying the winning is paid out to the lower plate 27. is there.

Further, in order to store the medals that overflow from the medal payout device and flow in, or to guide the flowing medals to the medal collection mechanism of the installation island where the slot machine 1 is installed. There is also an overflow tank. In addition to this, a power supply device for supplying electric power to electronic components such as a control device, a motor, and a lamp and a setting device for setting the winning probability of the slot machine 1 in any of six stages are provided inside the housing. Has been done.

On the upper part of the front frame 2, there is an image display device 3 that displays and displays information according to the game, an upper speaker 4a that produces sound, a decoration device 46 that performs light emission decoration by LEDs, and an operating movable body device. A frame effect device 7 or the like having a built-in 47 is provided. The image display device 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information such as a history information display as well as an effect display related to the game. Then, various effect displays and history information displays in the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 300. That is, the image display device 3 serves as an effect display means capable of displaying an effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect control device 300 provides a display control means capable of performing display control of the effect display means. Eggplant.

A front panel 9 is arranged in the central portion of the front frame 2 so that the rear portion cannot be seen and a pattern for decoration is drawn, and the rear portion can be visually recognized in the central portion of the front panel 9 (for example,. A (transparent) design display window 5 is formed. The front panel 9 may be configured by a display device, and the reel 6 can be visually recognized when the image is not displayed on the symbol display window 5, and an image that mainly produces a game around the symbol display window 5 is displayed. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image for producing the game on the portion of the symbol display window 5.

Through the symbol display window 5 (window portion), it is possible to visually recognize the symbol that is variablely displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 arranged in the housing. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. On the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c, a plurality of symbols are arranged so as to be arranged along the circumferential direction. Further, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), which are stepping motors, respectively, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are independently rotated and driven. It is possible to stop the rotation. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c form an electric drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variation display). On the other hand, when the reel 6 is stopped, for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are transmitted through the symbol display window 5. It is visible. That is, the effective display units of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the stop result of the game can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. Therefore, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c form a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols.

A predetermined enableable line is set for the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. In the present embodiment, only the line (middle stage line) that crosses the symbols in the middle stages of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is the enableable line. Then, when the number of bets (number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by inserting medals or inputting from credits (hereinafter referred to as "bet operation") by the player, the enableable line is activated and valid. It becomes a line (so-called three-card only), and the establishment / non-establishment of a prize (combination) is determined based on the symbol combination mode (roll) formed on this effective line. It should be noted that the number of bets may be arbitrarily set in the range of 1 to 3 instead of being exclusively for 3 cards. However, in that case, the internal lottery described later shall be performed so that the internal winning probability will be the most advantageous to the player when the number of bets is 3 in the normal game state.

When a prize is established, three predetermined symbols may be lined up on the effective line, or three predetermined symbols may be lined up on another line in appearance. As such a line, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally crosses the upper symbol (upper line), left reel 6a lower-middle reel 6b middle-right reel 6c upper. Crossing line (upward right line), left reel 6a upper stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c lower stage, diagonally crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (right down line), each reel 6a, 6b, 6c lower stage A line that crosses the symbol (lower line), and a virtual line (pseudo-effective line) that is located across the front part (visible part) facing the symbol display window 5 of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above. The symbols may be lined up in appearance. Hereinafter, the enableable line (middle line) and the line on which the symbols can be visually aligned at the time of winning (upper line, etc.) are collectively referred to as a symbol stop line (symbol alignment line).

On the left side of the symbol display window 5, a second game medium information display unit 44 is provided, which is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays information about the game medium. The second game medium information display unit is provided with a second credit number display unit 11, a second payout number display unit 13, and a second acquired number display unit 12. The second credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the second payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts when the winning is established. In addition, the second acquired number display unit 12 displays the cumulative number of medals acquired from the start of the special game state. These display units 11, 12, and 13 are composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various information depending on the lighting state thereof.

Below the symbol display window 5, a second game information display unit 40 is provided, which is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays game information. The second game information display unit 40 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a second left display unit 40a, a second middle display unit 40b, and a second right display unit 40c, and includes the types of winning combinations in the internal lottery and the corresponding combination. It is possible to notify the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination.

Below the front panel 9, a game component 30 is provided, which is provided with game operation means for the player to perform operations related to the game. The game component 30 is a stepped portion projecting forward, and various game operating means are arranged on the upper surface and the front surface. As shown in FIG. 2, a 1-bet button 31 forming one of the game operating means is provided in the vicinity of the left end portion of the upper surface of the game constituent unit 30. The 1-bet button 31 is such that one bet number is input from the credit by performing the pressing operation once.

On the right side of the 1-bet button 31, a game state display unit 18 for displaying states such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game-enabled standby state is provided, and the game state is displayed by lighting a lamp. The game status display unit 18 includes a re-game display unit 18a indicating that a re-game prize (replay prize) has been established and a replay game has been granted, and a reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A standby display unit 18b indicating that there is a waiting time (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game started) and a start operation are possible. A game start display unit 18c indicating that the slot machine 1 is present, and a medal insertion display unit 18d indicating that the slot machine 1 is in a game-ready standby state and prompting a betting operation are provided.

On the right side of the game status display unit 18, a max bet button 17 which is one of the game operation means is provided. The max bet button 17 can input from credits to the maximum number of bets (for example, 3) by performing a pressing operation once, but if the number of credits is less than the maximum number, the number of credits is input as the number of bets. It is designed to do.

On the right side of the max bet button 17, a first game medium information display unit 32 is provided, which is controlled by the game control device 100 and displays information about the game medium. The first game medium information display unit 32 is provided with a first credit number display unit 32a, a first payout number display unit 32b, and a first acquired number display unit 32c. The first credit number display unit 32a displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the first payout number display unit 32b displays the number of payouts when the winning is established. In addition, the first acquired number display unit 32c displays the cumulative number of medals acquired from the start of the special game state. These display units are composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various information depending on the lighting state thereof.

On the right side of the first game medium information display unit 32, a first game information display unit 33, which is controlled by the game control device 100 and serves as a display means for displaying game information such as information on the result of the internal lottery, is provided. There is. The first game information display unit 33 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a first left display unit 33a, a second middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c, and includes the types of winning combinations in the internal lottery and the corresponding combination. It is possible to notify the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination. On the right side of the first game information display unit 33, an effect button 10 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided. The effect button 10 forms one of the game operation means, and when the player operates the effect button 10, an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the effect display on the image display device 3 is performed, or the game history information is displayed. Is displayed.

A medal insertion slot 15 is provided on the right side of the effect button 10. The game can be executed when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 15 and performs a betting operation. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals are provided in the path through which the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass, and the detection information by the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b is provided. The number of medals inserted is counted based on.

A settlement button 20 which is one of the game operation means is provided near the left end portion of the front surface of the game configuration unit 30. The settlement button 20 is paid out and stored as a credit when a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, a 1-bet button 31, a medal (bet medal) input as the number of bets by the max bet button 17, or a prize is established. It is used when giving a command to return the medals (stored medals) to the lower plate 27. In addition, medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are also returned to the lower plate 27. Also, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 after the automatic betting operation based on the establishment of the replay winning (replay winning), the medal is returned to the lower plate 27. However, if a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 after the automatic betting operation based on the establishment of the replay winning (replay winning), the medal may be accepted as a credit. A start lever 21 which is one of the game operation means is provided on the right side of the settlement button 20. The start lever 21 serves as a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is an operation lever for starting a break game.

A reel stop button 24, which is one of the game operating means, is provided on the right side of the start lever 21. The reel stop button 24 serves as a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is provided with a one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c, respectively. It is composed of a reel stop button 24b and a right reel stop button 24c, and is for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c according to the stop operation, respectively. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member or the like. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, the reel stop for notifying by the light emitting mode whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Button LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are provided, respectively. That is, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c form a plurality of stop operation units for performing the stop operation provided corresponding to each fluctuation display unit, and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c emit light of the stop operation unit. It forms an operation unit light emitting means that can be made to operate.

On the right side of the reel stop button 24, a return button 22 which is one of the game operation means is provided. The return button 22 is used when the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and clogged in the medal flow path is returned to the lower plate 27. A keyhole 23 is provided on the right side of the return button 22. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or when resetting the error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.

Further, below the game configuration unit 30, a lower panel (decorative panel) 25 forming a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided. Further, an ashtray 26, a lower plate 27 for storing medals, a medal payout outlet 28, a lower speaker 4b for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the lower panel 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. ing. The arrangement positions of the various devices are not limited to those described above. For example, the game state display unit 18, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the first game information display unit 33 are located around the image display device 3, the portion where the front panel 9 is provided, or the portion where the lower panel 25 is provided. , The second game medium information display unit 44, the second game information display unit 40, and the like may be provided.

3 and 4 are block diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the slot machine 1. The components that are the same as or correspond to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 includes a game control device 100, which is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls the game. The game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 111b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111c. Further, a timer interrupt signal and a random number generation having a predetermined cycle for the CPU 111a are generated based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the random number generation circuit 160 and the oscillation circuit 113 that generate various random values such as the winning determination random number used for the internal lottery. A clock generator 114 or the like that generates a clock that gives an update timing of the circuit 160 is provided.

The CPU 111a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various calculation processes, data input / output, control signal generation, and the like as a calculation processing device of the game control device 100. In addition to the control program and control data for executing various processes, the ROM 111b stores determination values (determination tables) for internal lottery. Further, the ROM 111b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped and controlled in each game. For example, there is a stop control table corresponding to various prizes won internally, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the pull-in stop control of the reel 6 that maximizes the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) is formed on the effective line, and various prizes that are not internally won. Data (change range (number of sliding frames), etc.) for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line is stored, and the stop position is set according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6. It is preset.

The RAM 111c derives a storage area for random numbers for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 111a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and a predetermined symbol combination mode. A storage area for temporarily storing data related to the payout based on the above, data indicating a winning probability value of the internal lottery, etc.), and a work area of the CPU 111a are provided. As the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the first input port 121 of the game control device 100 is provided with an error release SW61, a setting button SW60, a start lever SW52, a settlement button SW58, and a max bet button via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). SW57, 1-bet button SW31a, reel stop button SW53 (first reel (left) stop button SW53a, second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, third reel (right) stop button SW53c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, in the second input port 122 of the game control device 100, a stop switching SW35, an automatic settlement switching SW36, a stage setting key SW62, and a fullness detection sensor 82 are provided via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). , The medal payout sensor 59 and the reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches and sensors are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Further, various signals output from these switches and sensors are input to the monitor LED 180 provided in the game control device 100, and the corresponding LEDs are turned on in response to the input of various signals. Regarding the reel sensor 54, the LEDs corresponding to the inputs of the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c are lit.

Further, the third input port 123 of the game control device 100 generates a medal insertion sensor 51a, 51b, a medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, and a power cutoff signal via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). The control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is connected. Various signals output from these sensors and the like are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The data held by the input ports 121, 122, and 123 asserts the enable signal CE2 (changes to the effective level) by decoding the address assigned to each input port by the gaming microcomputer 111. Therefore, it can be read.

Further, the power cutoff signal from the control signal generation unit 430 is also input to the power supply monitoring circuit 181. The power supply monitoring circuit 181 generates a control signal such as a reset signal RST based on the input of the power supply cutoff signal to generate the game microcomputer 111. Output to. The reset signal RST is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each output port 131 to 139. Further, the reset signal RST is configured to turn off the test firing test signal held in the output port 139 for outputting to the test firing test apparatus. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the input ports 121, 122, 123. The data set in each output port by the game microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but the game microcomputer 111 is sent from each input port just before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

Further, power is supplied to the game control device 100 from the normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400. The normal power supply unit 410 includes a converter that generates the DC 24V, DC 12V, and DC 5V DC power supplies from the AC 24V AC power supply, and supplies these to the game control device 100. Further, the backup power supply unit 420 of the power supply device 400 supplies the power supply voltage to the RAM 111c inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 111c is retained even at the time of a power failure. ..

Here, the error release SW61 detects, for example, that the key inserted in the keyhole 23 has been rotated in the reverse direction of opening the front frame 2, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. It is a switch of. The game control device 100 releases the error state of the slot machine 1, for example, based on the detection signal from the error release SW61.

The setting button SW60 and the stage setting key SW62 are provided in the setting device for switching the stage setting value (so-called setting) of the slot machine 1. By inserting the step setting key into the keyhole provided in the setting device and turning it, the step setting key SW62 is turned on and the setting can be changed, and the setting button provided in the setting device is operated to turn on the setting button SW60. The step setting value is changed each time. With this setting device, for example, the winning probabilities (internal winning probabilities) of various winnings (combinations) in the internal lottery for each game are set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The start lever SW52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated. The settlement button SW58 is a switch for detecting that the settlement button 20 has been operated. The max bet button SW57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated, and the 1-bet button SW31a is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 31 has been operated.

The first reel (left) stop button SW53a, the second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, and the third reel (right) stop button SW53c of the reel stop button SW53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been done. The stop switching SW35 is a switch for selecting whether or not to set the stop mode in which the game is stopped after the end of the special game state. In the stop mode, the game cannot be restarted unless the error release SW61 is operated after the end of the special game state. The automatic settlement switching SW36 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for settlement of credits after the end of the special game state.

The fullness detection sensor 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full. The medal payout sensor 59 detects the medals paid out from the medal payout device, and counts the number of medals paid out by counting the detection signal from this switch. The left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c of the reel sensor 54 are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c corresponding to each.

The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b detect the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of medals inserted is counted based on this detection information. Further, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is a sensor that detects fraudulent acts that detect as if a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b are arranged side by side from the upstream side along the flow direction of the medal, and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is arranged between the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b. If there is no cheating, the medal insertion sensor 51a detects the medal, and then the medal insertion sensor 51b detects the same medal. Further, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c detects the presence of an object only at the moment when the medal flows down. However, when an illegal device is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 to cause the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b to detect as if the medal has passed, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c continues to use the object. Will be detected, and fraudulent activity can be detected.

Further, a plurality of output ports are connected to the data bus 140 of the game control device 100, and information is output from the output ports to various devices provided in the slot machine via a driver or the like. The game microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the left reel motor 64a from the first output port 131 to the first driver 151, and the first driver 151 receives the operation data signal and drives the left reel motor 64a. Is generated and output to the left reel motor 64a. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the game start display unit 18c and the display data of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c from the first output port 131 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 performs the display. Upon receiving the data, the display signals of the game start display LED 67a and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are generated and output to the game start display LED 67a and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the max bet button 17 and the bet line number display unit (not shown) from the second output port 132 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 receives the display data. The display signal of the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37 is generated and output to the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b from the second output port 132 to the third driver 153, and the third driver 153 receives the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b. A drive signal is generated and output to the middle reel motor 64b.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c from the third output port 133 to the fourth driver 154, and the fourth driver 154 receives the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c. A drive signal is generated and output to the right reel motor 64c. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the medal insertion display unit 18d and the re-game display unit 18a from the third output port 133 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 receives the display data and inserts a medal. The display signals of the display LED 67b and the re-game display LED 67c are generated and output to the medal insertion display LED 67b and the re-game display LED 67c.

Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the standby display unit 18b from the fourth output port 134 to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156 receives the display data and generates a display signal of the standby display LED 67d. , Output to the standby display LED 67d. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs external information supplied from the fourth output port 134 to an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) to the sixth driver 156, and outputs the external information to the sixth driver 156. Receives the external information, generates an external information signal, and outputs the external information signal to the external signal output terminal 170.

The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 170 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout signal output when the medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the super big bonus state is in effect (SBB signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is in effect (BB signal), and a regular bonus state. (RB signal), a signal indicating that the replay time state is in effect (RT signal), a signal output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed (security signal), and the like.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the selector solenoid 68 provided in the medal selector that switches the medal flow path from the fifth output port 135 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 outputs the operation data. Upon receiving the signal, a drive signal for the selector solenoid 68 is generated and output to the selector solenoid 68. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs on / off drive data of the digit lines of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the fifth output port 135 to the seventh driver 157, and the seventh driver 157. The driver 157 receives the drive data, generates an on / off drive signal for the digit line, and outputs the signal to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32.

Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs on / off drive data of the segment lines of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the sixth output port 136 to the eighth driver 158, and outputs the eighth. The driver 158 receives the drive data, generates an on / off drive signal for the segment line, and outputs the signal to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32. As a result, the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 are controlled by the dynamic drive method. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the medal payout motor 63 of the medal payout device to the ninth driver 159 from the sixth output port 136, and the ninth driver 159 receives the operation data signal and pays out medals. A drive signal for the motor 63 is generated and output to the medal payout motor 63.

Further, the game microcomputer 111 transmits data from the 7th output port 137 and the 8th output port 138 to the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. It should be noted that the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input from the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100. Further, the data may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 by serial communication. Further, the game control device 100 is configured to be mountable with a ninth output port 139 that outputs a signal or the like related to the game to the test firing test device 500 of the accredited organization. The ninth output port 139 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device 100 of a slot machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit information such as an identification code and a program of each slot machine to an external inspection device 600. The game microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 600 are configured to be able to communicate with each other so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, so that no port is provided.

In the game control device 100, for example, the CPU 111a updates a random number (for example, +1) at a predetermined cycle time, controls the sampling of the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever SW52, and internally stores the sampled random number. An internal lottery is performed as a random number for the lottery. Further, the game control device 100 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. The random number generated by the random number generator may be sampled.

Further, in the game control device 100, when the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won winning (combination) are stopped before reaching the effective line, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c The so-called pull-in stop control is performed so that the timing of stopping the symbol is delayed so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not internally won is formed on the effective line, the timing for stopping the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped on the effective line. The so-called kick-off stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode that can be formed on the reels pass through the effective line. In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 100, the maximum value of the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is set, and 21 frames per reel are set as in the present embodiment. In this case, it is possible to pull in or kick off within a range of change of up to 5 frames from the position where the stop operation was performed.

Further, the change range can be set to a different range for each of the reels 6. For example, the left reel 6a may have 5 frames, the middle reel 6b may have 3 frames, and the right reel may have 1 frame. Further, it is possible to set a different range depending on the situation of the game. For example, the change range of all reels 6 or a specific reel 6 can be set to a range less than 5 frames depending on whether or not the other reels 6 are fluctuating or stopped. It is also possible to determine the range of change according to the winning combination in the internal lottery, and it is also possible to determine the range of change by a separate lottery to determine the range of change.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and an image display device (liquid crystal display device) 3 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the screen, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls the sound output to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 4a and 4b. ing.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid and the management of the production time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the image display device 3 and the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the front frame 2 and a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing are input from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311. Will be done. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. Wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the image display device 3 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is an image display device 3 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed in.

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the address / data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b provided on the front frame 2, and the sound generated by the sound source LSI 314 is an amplifier circuit. It is output from the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b via 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F331, various information such as commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is received as an effect control command signal (effect command). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Here, the game information supplied from the game control device 100 includes bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated to start the game. , Information that conveys the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information that shows the lottery result by the internal lottery, game state information that shows the current game state (normal state, special game state, ART state, etc.), variable display Reel stop information or the like indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 has been operated is included.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a rotating cylinder LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a rotating cylinder decoration device 45 including a backlight that illuminates the reel 6 from the inside, and a decorative device 46 having an LED provided on the front frame 2. A decorative LED control circuit 333 for drive control, and an effect for driving and controlling an effect movable body device 47 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the image display device 3) provided on the front frame 2. A segment LED control circuit 335 that controls the display of the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44 including the movable body control circuit 334 and the 7-segment display is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, LEDs, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340.

Further, the effect control device 300 detects an effect button SW10a built in the effect button 10 provided on the front frame 2, an effect of detecting the initial position of the motor of the effect movable body device 47 provided on the front frame 2, and the like. A function of detecting the on / off state of the door sensor 65 for detecting the open state of the movable body SW47a and the front frame 2 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and a volume control switch 338 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided which detects the state of the above and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC24V, an image display device 3 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, and DC5V which is a power supply voltage for command I / F331. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC-for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. Further, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuit 332-335 (IOReSET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 48 for cooling various parts of the slot machine 1 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 48 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the 1-bet button 31 or the max-bet button 17 to input the number of bets (bet input). When the bet input is performed, the valid line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 21 is operated, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery process to determine the winning / non-winning of the winning (combination), and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start to fluctuate. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination each time a game is executed with a variation display of a plurality of reels 6.

After the lapse of a predetermined time, the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and the predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display window 5. Then, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won prize is formed on the effective line, the prize is established and the medal corresponding to this prize is paid out. With the above, the game of one break is completed, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation. Further, the effect control device 300 displays a notice of a small winning combination on the image display device 3 based on the information from the game control device 100, a notification display of a special prize, and an effect display (one that is completed in one game or one that spans a plurality of games). ) Etc. are displayed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means (game control device 100).

FIG. 5A shows an example of the arrangement of symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c included in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5A, each reel 6 has "black 7", "white 7", "BAR", "bell", "watermelon A", "watermelon B", "cherry", "replay", Eight kinds of "blank" identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In addition, although the symbols other than "black 7", "white 7", and "BAR" are shown in characters, they are actually displayed in the corresponding symbols. In addition, watermelon A and watermelon B have different watermelon designs, and it is possible to identify which one is.

FIG. 5B shows the types of winnings (combinations) in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a super big bonus prize (SBB prize), a big bonus prize (BB prize), and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are defined as special prizes. The winning flag of each special prize (the flag set when winning the internal lottery) is treated separately. In addition, when the special prize is internally won, the winning flag is carried over to the next game even if the special prize cannot be established in the internally won game, and the special prize can be established in the subsequent games.

The number of medals paid out is 0 when the special prize is established, but when the SBB prize, BB prize or RB prize is established, the SBB state, BB state or RB state corresponding to each is generated. .. In this special game state, a game is executed using a judgment table in which the internal winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in the normal game state, and the player uses the number of medals acquired by the player in the special game state. When the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals is exceeded the specified number, the special game state is terminated. In the special game state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high when the JAC in winning is established) may be repeatedly executed until the difference number reaches the specified number. Further, the JAC game and the game in which the internal winning probability of the small winning combination is high may be combined and executed.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, watermelon prize, bell 1 prize, bell 2 prize, cherry prize, replay prize, special replay 1 prize, and special replay 2 prize are defined as small role prizes. The watermelon prize is established even when it is composed of only one of watermelon A and watermelon B, and is also established when it is mixed. In addition, the replay prize consisting of two cherry symbols and one replay symbol can be arranged in any order. That is, it holds for cherries, cherries, and replays, holds for cherries, replays, and cherries, and holds for replays, cherries, and cherries.

Of these small winning combination prizes, the winning combination other than the replay winning, special replay 1 winning, and special replay 2 winning will be paid out in the number of medals according to the winning combination. If a replay prize, a special replay 1 prize, or a special replay 2 prize is established, the number of medals paid out is 0, but a replay game (replay game) in which the game can be executed without having to bet again is given. In addition, there are two types of watermelon winning and cherry winning, each of which has a different role.

The above winning is established when the symbol stops at the effective line (middle line) shown in FIG. 6A. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the appearance is established even when the symbol combination of FIG. 5 (b) is stopped at the symbol stop line of the upper, lower, right-up and right-down lines. In this case, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5 (b) is arranged on the middle line, which is an effective line, but the symbol combination stopped on the middle line is used as a winning symbol combination. Since it is set in advance, it will be determined that the prize has been established.

In addition, for watermelon prize, cherry prize, bell 1 prize, bell 2 prize, replay prize, special replay 1 prize, and special replay 2 prize, the reel 6 is stopped in a predetermined stop order (reel stop button 24 operation order (push order)). There is a specific role that cannot be established unless it is stopped at). In the normal game state, the game is advanced in the stop order (forward push) of left, middle, and right, and the stop order is not notified when a specific combination other than forward push is won, so the internal lottery If the result is a winning of a specific role that is not pushed forward, it is difficult to establish this. Since the stop order is notified in the specific game state, it becomes easy to establish a specific combination other than the forward push.

If the small winning combination is internally won, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally won game. That is, depending on the timing of the stop operation, depending on the type of the small winning combination, even if the pull-in stop control is performed within the change range set due to the symbol arrangement, the small winning combination cannot be established, or the push order. If there is a small role prize that may not be able to be established due to the absence of the flag, and if such a small role prize is internally won and the small role prize cannot be established ( (So-called missing), the winning flag of this small role prize is cleared and it will not be carried over to the next game. Here, even if the watermelon winning and the cherry winning are controlled to stop pulling in the change range set due to the arrangement of the symbols, the small winning combination may not be established. Further, these prizes may not be established unless the stop order is predetermined. In addition, although small wins may be combined, the maximum number of payouts in one game is 15.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, a special prize and a predetermined small winning combination can be won internally. In addition, if a small winning combination is won in a game after the game in which the special winning is internally won and the winning flag is carried over, the priority of the winning derived on the valid line is the small winning combination> It is said to be a special prize. That is, even if the winning flag of the special prize is carried over, if the small winning combination is internally won, the establishment of the small winning combination is prioritized, and the pull-in stop control is performed so that the small winning combination is established. ..

In addition, small wins can be won in duplicate in the same game. Here, the cherry prize and the replay prize can be won in duplicate. Which prize is established depends on the timing of the stop operation, but if the cherry prize and the replay prize are both won, one of the prizes is always established. The cherry prize is a three-card combination, and the replay prize is one in which the next game can be executed without inserting three medals, and these give the player the same prize value. As a result, the disadvantage suffered by the player who is unfamiliar with the eye-catching is reduced.

When any of the above prizes is internally won by the internal lottery in the game control device 100, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won prize can be derived on a predetermined effective line. On the other hand, if none of the winnings is internally won, it will be a loss (pure loss), and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning will not be formed on the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 6A, only the middle line is used as the enableable line, but as shown in FIG. 6B, the upper, middle, lower, upward-sloping and downward-sloping lines are regarded as enableable lines. Is also good. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d), a line that is not a straight line may be an enableable line. In addition, all lines may be enabled regardless of the number of bets (even if the number of bets is 1 or 2), or a predetermined enableable line is activated according to the number of bets and is placed on this valid line. The establishment / non-establishment of the winning (combination) may be determined based on the formed symbol combination mode. For example, in the examples of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d), only the dotted line may be the valid line for the number of bets 1 or 2, and the dotted line and the solid line may be the valid line for the number of bets 3.

FIG. 7 shows a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The game states in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment are roughly divided into a normal game state ST10, a special game state ST20 that shifts when a special prize is established, and a specific game that shifts when a specific transition condition is satisfied. There is a state ST30. The specific gaming state ST30 is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state ST10. For example, the number of game media acquired is larger than that of the normal game state ST10 by executing a certain number of games, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST10.

The normal game state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 in which the winning probability (probability of acquiring the ART right) in the ART right acquisition lottery is low, and a high probability state ST12 in which the probability is higher than the low probability state ST11. When the special replay prize 1 is established in the low probability state ST11, the process shifts to the high probability state ST12. Further, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted in the high probability state ST12, the game shifts to the low probability state ST11. Further, when the special replay 2 prize is established in the normal game state ST10, the process shifts to the specific game state (ART state) ST30.

In the normal game state ST10, when the special prizes SBB prize, BB prize or RB prize are internally won, the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the game shifts to the special game state ST20. The special gaming state ST20 is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state ST10. For example, the number of game media acquired is larger than that of the normal game state ST10 by executing a certain number of games, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST10. Specifically, when the SBB prize is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the SBB state ST21 is entered. The SBB state ST21 ends when the difference number exceeds 200. When the BB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the BB state ST22 is entered. The BB state ST22 ends when the difference number exceeds 100. When the RB prize is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the RB state ST23 is entered. The RB state ST23 ends when the difference number exceeds 50.

When each end condition is satisfied in the special game state ST20, if the transition condition is satisfied in the special game state ST20, the screen shifts to the specific game state ST30, and if the transition condition is not satisfied, the transition to the normal game state ST10 is performed. To do. The transition condition is satisfied when the special replay 2 prize is established during the special game state or when there is a grace period in the difference number of the specific game state ST30.

In the specific game state (ART state) ST30, the internal winning probability of the replay prize (normal replay prize) is higher than that in the normal game state ST10 (RT state), and the stop order is notified to derive the small winning combination. Is assisted (AT state). In the specific game state ST30, one set of specific game states ST30 can be executed for one ART right. This one set ends when the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used by the player from the number of medals acquired by the player in the specific gaming state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200). In addition, the difference number of sheets at which the specific game state ST30 ends when the predetermined addition condition is satisfied is added. In this specific game state ST30, the special game state ST20 is entered when the SBB prize, the BB prize, or the RB prize, which is a special prize, is internally won, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established. Further, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number in the specific game state ST30, the game shifts to the normal game state ST10.

Although both the RT state and the AT state are controlled by the game control device 100, even if the game control device 100 controls the RT state and the effect control device 300 controls the AT state. good. Further, in the specific game state ST30, only one of the RT state and the AT state may be set, but this state is also a state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST10. That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 change the game state into a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, based on the establishment of a predetermined transition winning combination. It serves as a game state switching means that can be switched.

Next, the first game information display unit 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first game information display unit 33 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a first left display unit 33a, a first middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c, and is internally drawn. It is possible to notify the type of the winning combination and the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination. In the following description, it is assumed that the light emitting part shown by shading in the figure is lit and the light emitting part shown by white is turned off. The second game information display unit 40 is also provided with the same display, and the second left display unit 40a can execute the display corresponding to the first left display unit 33a, and the second middle display unit 40a can execute the display. The 40b can execute the display corresponding to the first middle display unit 33b, and the second right display unit 40c can execute the display corresponding to the first right display unit 33c.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in each of the left and right display units, two light emitting units e, f and b, c arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction are arranged vertically, and the left and right are in the center. By arranging three light emitting parts a, g, and d extending in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the light emitting parts of the above, middle and lower parts, the seven light emitting parts have a figure eight shape. It is arranged in. The light emitting unit h may or may not be present. Further, here, a 7-segment display in which seven light emitters are arranged in a figure eight shape is used, but in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, seven light emitting parts are arranged in a figure eight shape to imitate a seven segment display. It may be displayed.

The first left display unit 33a notifies the stop order necessary for establishing the internally elected winning combination. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the display on the first left display unit 33a, the left light emitting units e and f are associated with the left reel 6a, and the central light emitting units a, g and d are associated with the middle reel 6b. Correspondence, the right light emitting parts b and c are associated with the right reel 6c, and the stop order is notified by making the light emitting parts that light in the order of the stop order line up from the top on one display unit. .. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right, by lighting the light emitting parts f, g, and c, the stop order can be grasped by following the light emitting parts that are lit in order from the top. I have to. Further, in the case of non-notification in which the stop order is not notified, or in the case where there is no stop order in which the combination is established regardless of the stop order, the light emitting units a to f are turned on to display "0". When any abnormality occurs, the light emitting units a, d to f are turned on to display "E".

The first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c notify the type of combination. In the first middle display unit 33b, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the light emitting unit is turned on according to the type of the winning combination, and in the first right display unit 33c, the internal winning is performed as shown in FIG. 8 (e). The light emitting unit is turned on according to the strength of the role or the distinction between the Bell 1 prize and the Bell 2 prize. For example, in the display mode of FIG. 8A, the first left display unit 33a notifies that the stop order is in the order of left, middle, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b indicates that the type of combination is cherry winning. Is notified, and the first right display unit 33c notifies that the type of the combination is a strong cherry prize. Further, in the display of the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c, the display of "7" used as the symbol on the reel 6 is not used, and the player mistakenly grasps the type of the role. It prevents you from doing it. However, the display of "7" may be used to notify that any of the special prizes has been internally won. As described above, the first game information display unit 33 notifies the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in a figure eight shape. It is possible. Further, the second game information display unit 40 can also perform the same notification.

When only the first stop order to be stopped first is notified on the first left display unit 33a as the notification of the stop order, the light emitting unit corresponding to the first stop order is made to emit light as shown in FIG. 9A. It may be notified by the fact. For example, when the first stop order is the left reel 6a, the light emitting units e and f are turned on. Further, since the replay winning and the bell winning occur frequently during the specific game state, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first left display unit 33a notifies the stop order and replays depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit. You may notify the winning and the bell winning. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right and the replay prize is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, g, and h are turned on. When the stop order is left, middle, and right and the bell prize is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, and g are turned on.

When the combination is notified by using the light emitting unit h in this way, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may not be performed. Further, when the role other than the replay winning and the bell winning is internally won, the light emitting unit h may be blinked. Further, when the light emitting unit is capable of emitting light in full color, the combination may be notified by the light emitting color. Further, the display may be performed on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c only when the winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is internally won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first left display unit 33a may be configured by a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix. The same applies to the display unit using another 7-segment display. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the combination may be notified only by the first left display unit 33a and the first middle display unit 33b without providing the first right display unit 33c. In this case, the strength of the combination is not notified, but it may be notified depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit.

Further, in a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape), or in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plurality of LEDs in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape). The stop order and the winning combination may be notified by the display provided with the light emitting unit. In this case, it may be displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and the winning combination at a glance, or it may be displayed so that the player cannot grasp the stop order and the winning combination at a glance. To display the stop order and winning combination so that it is difficult for the player to grasp at first glance, for example, assign a plurality of light emitting modes to one stop order or winning combination, and arbitrarily select one from them. Is to be displayed. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to identify by using a light emitting mode that is not in the shape of numbers or alphabets. Further, the light emitting mode may be assigned to the combination of the stop order and the winning combination, or a plurality of light emitting modes may be assigned to one combination, and one of them may be arbitrarily selected and displayed. You may do so.

In addition, when the player displays the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp at first glance, and the player wants the player to recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in the specific game state, an image is displayed. This can be achieved by notifying the stop order and the winning combination with the device 3. In addition, when it is desired to make the player recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in the specific game state, the display is displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and the winning combination at a glance, and in other cases, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed. It may be displayed so that it is difficult for the player to grasp the stop order and the winning combination at first glance.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established is controlled by the game control means and can display information regarding the result of the internal lottery (first game information display unit 33). ), And the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a winning combination is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means includes lighting of a plurality of light emitting units in the display means. It is possible to notify a predetermined stop order depending on the mode. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units, the notification can be performed by a simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing. Here, as the display means, in addition to a 7-segment display in which seven light emitting bodies are arranged in a figure eight shape, seven light emitting portions are formed in a figure eight shape in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to imitate a seven-segment display. It also includes a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a display arranged in a manner or other arrangement, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like.

Further, the number of the plurality of reels 6 is 3, and the reels 6 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction, and in the display means, two light emitting portions arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction are vertically arranged on each of the left and right reels. By arranging three light emitting parts arranged so as to extend in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the left and right light emitting parts in the center, seven light emitting parts are arranged in a figure of eight. Arranged in the mold, the game control means associates the left light emitting part of the display means with the left reel 6a, the center light emitting part with the middle reel 6b, and the right light emitting part with the right reel 6c. In the display means of the above, the light emitting units that are lit in the order of the predetermined stop order are made to emit light so as to be lined up from the top, so that the predetermined stop order is notified. Therefore, the stop order can be notified only by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in one figure eight shape, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing.

Further, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. A plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6 of the above are provided, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is used as a winning combination in the internal lottery. When the corresponding stop symbol mode is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning of the winning combination is established, the game configuration unit 30 in which the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game is arranged, and the game control The result of the internal lottery can be displayed by being controlled by the means, and the display means (first game information display unit 33) provided in the game configuration unit 30 is provided, and a plurality of reels can be used as a winning combination in the internal lottery. The game control means can notify the predetermined stop order on the display means, including the specific combination in which the winning is established when 6 stops in the predetermined stop order. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the display means is provided in the game configuration unit 30 in which the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game is arranged, it is easy for the player to check the display during the game. Become.

Further, the display means is provided on the upper surface of the game configuration unit 30 facing upward, and the game status display unit 18 for displaying the game status and the payout for displaying the number of payouts of the game media are displayed on the upper surface of the game configuration unit 30. The number display unit 32b and the like are provided. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to confirm the stop order together with the information necessary for the game during the game.

10 and 11 show an example of the progress of the game. FIG. 10A shows a state before the end of the previous game and the start of the current game. In this example, the gaming state is the specific gaming state (ART state) ST30, and the image display device 3 is performing the effect during the specific gaming state. Further, in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40, all the light emitting units are turned off and the display is not performed, and the reel stop button LEDs 66a of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are not displayed. , 66b and 66c are all turned off to indicate that the stop operation cannot be performed.

Further, in this state, the number of credits is 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. 10B, by pressing the max bet button 17, the maximum number of bets (3 in this case) is input from the credits. .. After that, when the start lever 21 is pressed as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the game is started. With the start of the game, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery, and the result is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Further, the game control device 100 starts the rotation of the reel 6, and the first game information display unit 33 displays information related to the internal lottery. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the first left display unit 33a notifies that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c indicate that the type of combination is bell. It has been notified that one prize has been won.

The effect control device 300 displays information related to the internal lottery on the second game information display unit 40 based on the information from the game control device 100. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the second left display unit 40a notifies that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c indicate that the type of combination is bell. It has been notified that one prize has been won. That is, the displays of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are in a synchronized state. Further, the effect control device 300 notifies the stop order in the image display device 3. It should be noted that the type of combination may also be notified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and the stop operation becomes possible, the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c light up and the stop operation is performed. Shown that it is possible. When the player operates the middle reel stop button 24b as the first stop operation according to the notified stop order, the middle reel 6b is stopped as shown in FIG. 11A. At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. Further, the middle reel stop button LED66b is turned off with the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b, and the image display device 3 ends the notification of the first stop order.

Further, when the player operates the left reel stop button 24a as the second stop operation according to the notified stop order, the left reel 6a is stopped as shown in FIG. 11B. At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. Along with this, the left reel stop button LED66a is turned off, and the image display device 3 ends the notification of the second stop order.

Then, when the player operates the right reel stop button 24c as the third stop operation according to the notified stop order, the right reel 6c is stopped as shown in FIG. 11 (c). At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. As a result, the Bell 1 prize is established, and the medals are paid out or added to the number of credits accompanying the establishment of the prize. Further, the right reel stop button LED 66c of the right reel stop button 24c goes out with the operation of the right reel stop button 24c. Further, the image display device 3 ends the notification of the stop order, and when the Bell 1 prize is established, the number of payouts due to the establishment of the prize is notified.

When the payout associated with the winning is completed, the game ends, and as shown in FIG. 11D, the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 ends. Further, in the image display device 3, the notification of the number of payouts is completed, and the effect during the specific game state is performed. If the winning is not established, the game ends when all the reels 6 are stopped, and the state shown in FIG. 11D is obtained.

Next, the processing by the game control device 100 will be described.
[Main processing]
FIG. 12 shows the main process. This main process is started by the CPU 111a reading and executing the control program stored in the ROM 111b when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power of the game control device 100 is turned on.

In the main process, first, a temporary stack pointer for specifying the address of the temporary stack area (here, the start address) for performing the process at power-on is set (step S1), and the interrupt vector is set. (Step S2). In the CPU 111a of the present embodiment, the interrupt mode is fixed at 2, so the interrupt mode is not set here, but the interrupt mode is set depending on the CPU.

Next, the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates the timer interrupt signal and the random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is activated (step S3) to allow RAM access (step S3). Step S4), the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step S5). Initial settings of the CPU include settings that do not use the WDT and CS (chip select) attribute settings (control by memory-mapped I / O). The setting items change as needed.

Subsequently, the checksum of the entire RAM area is calculated (step S6). The RAM 111c of this embodiment has 512 bytes, and XOR (exclusive OR) is taken one byte at a time from the beginning. At this point, the value of the temporary stack area is 0, so it can be ignored. Then, it is determined whether the calculated result and the thumb check constant match (step S7). If the information stored in the RAM 111c is maintained when the power is cut off, the calculation result and the thumb check constant are matched.

If the calculated result does not match the thumb check constant (step S7; N), the start address 1 of the RAM initialization is set (step S8). The start address 1 is the start address of the RAM 111c. In this case, the information stored in the RAM 111c when the power is cut off does not match the current information. Therefore, the start address of the RAM 111c is specified as the start address of the RAM initialization, and the entire area of the RAM 111c is initialized. To do so.

After that, it is determined whether or not the stage setting key SW is ON (step S9). When the stage setting key SW is on, the stage setting key is inserted into the keyhole and turned, and the stage setting value can be changed or confirmed. When the stage setting key SW is on (step S9; Y), the process proceeds to step S14. If it is not on (step S9; N), the segment output data of the checksum error display is prepared (step S10), and the process proceeds to the non-recoverable error processing (step S30).

In step S10, as the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b, data for displaying "1" indicating that a checksum error has occurred is set. In the non-recoverable error processing (step S30), data for displaying "E" indicating the occurrence of an error is set as the upper digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b. The error display may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

On the other hand, if the calculated result and the thumb check constant match (step S7; Y), that is, if the information stored in the RAM 111c at the time of power cutoff matches the current information, the step setting value is being changed. If it is determined (step S11) and the change is in progress (step S11; Y), the process proceeds to the power recovery process. If the stage setting value is not being changed (step S11; N), it is determined whether the stage setting key SW is on (step S12), and if it is not on (step S12; N), the power is restored. Transition. When the stage setting key SW is on (step S12; Y), the start address 2 for RAM initialization is set (step S13). The start address 2 is the first address excluding the area where the stage setting value and the random number for symbol lottery are stored, and the area other than these areas is initialized.

After that, the stack pointer is set (step S14), and the RAM check initialization process is performed (step S15). In the RAM check initialization process (step S15), data is written and read byte by byte for the area after the address set in steps S8 or S13, and if the area can be read and written normally, the area is cleared to 0. Perform the processing. If there is an area where reading and writing cannot be performed normally, the process proceeds to the unrecoverable error processing (step S30).

Next, a step setting value change process for changing the step setting value is performed (step S16), a start address 2 for RAM initialization is set (step S17), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S18). The processes of steps S17 and S18 are the same as the processes of steps S13 and S15.

Subsequently, the automatic settlement stop mode setting process for setting the automatic settlement and the stop mode is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the selection by the operation of the stop switching SW35, the process of setting whether or not to set the stop mode in which the game is stopped after the end of the special game state, and the selection by the operation of the automatic settlement switching SW36 are performed. Settle the credit after the end of the special game state Performs the process of setting whether to enable the automatic settlement. Then, the command number (step setting value) corresponding to the set step setting value is prepared (step S20), the command setting process is performed (step S21), and the process proceeds to the main loop process. As a result, the information of the set stage setting value is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Unrecoverable error handling]
FIG. 13 shows the non-recoverable error process (step S30) shown in the above-mentioned main process and each process described later. In this non-recoverable error processing, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S31), and all ports except the command port (7th output port 137, 8th output port 138) and the test signal port (9th output port 139) are used. It is cleared (step S32) and RAM access is prohibited (step S33).

Next, the digit output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b is set (step S34), the digit output data for the upper digit of the payout number display unit 32b is set (step S35), and the payout number display unit 32b The high-order digit segment output data (data displayed as “E”) is set (step S36). The lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b is set according to the error generated by the caller of the unrecoverable error processing.

Then, the digit-off data is output to the digit output port (fifth output port 135) (step S37), and the upper digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (sixth output port 136) (step S38). Further, the digit output data for the upper digit is output to the digit output port (step S39), and wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S40).

Subsequently, the digit-off data is output to the digit output port (step S41), and the lower digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (step S42). Further, the digit output data for lower digits is output to the digit output port (step S43), wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S44), and the process returns to step S37. The processing of steps S37 to S44 is continued until the power is cut off. That is, only the error is displayed and the game control cannot be returned.

[Power recovery process]
FIG. 14 shows the power recovery process (step S50) shown in the main process. In this power restoration process, first, the power restoration processing flag is set (step S51), and it is determined whether the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum setting value (6 in this case) (step S52). If the stage setting value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value (step S52; N), the segment output data for the error outside the stage setting value range (segment output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S66). The process proceeds to the non-recoverable error processing (step S30). When the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (step S52; Y), the automatic settlement stop mode setting process (step S53) is performed. This process is the same as the process in step S19.

After that, the command number (game state) corresponding to the current game state is prepared (step S54), and the command setting process (step S55) is performed. As a result, information on the current gaming state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the command number (step setting value) corresponding to the set step setting value is prepared (step S56), and the command setting process is performed (step S57). As a result, the information of the set stage setting value is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, it is determined whether an error is occurring before the power is cut off (step S58). The error referred to here is not an error that shifts to non-recoverable error processing, but a recoverable error such as a medal payout error due to a shortage of medals. If an error is occurring before the power is cut off (step S58; Y), the command number (error occurrence) corresponding to the error is prepared (step S59), the command setting process is performed (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S62. To do. As a result, error information is transmitted to the effect control device 300. If no error has occurred before the power is cut off (step S58; N), a recovery process for returning to the state before the power is cut off is performed (step S61), and the process proceeds to step S62.

After that, the unused area of the RAM 111c and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S62), the reel position detected flag is cleared (step S63), and the power recovery processing flag is cleared (step S64). Then, the value of the stack pointer save area is loaded into the stack pointer (step S65), and the process returns to the process before power off in the main loop process described later.

[Main loop processing]
FIG. 15 shows the main loop process (step S80) shown in the main process. In this main loop processing, first, the BB end flag set at the end of the SBB state ST21 or the SBB state ST22 is cleared (step S81), and the RB end flag set at the end of the RB state ST23 is cleared (step S82). ). Next, the off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S83).

Then, the ART set process for setting the start of the specific game state ST30 (ART state) is performed (step S84), the interrupt is permitted (step S85), and the game initial process is performed (step S86). In the game initial process (step S86), for example, the operation start flag of the re-game based on the establishment of the replay prize and the operation start flag of the special game state accompanying the establishment of the special prize are cleared, and the game state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Perform processing. Further, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is set in an automatic turn-off timer that measures the predetermined time in order to turn off the predetermined LED as the predetermined time elapses in a state where the game is not performed.

Next, a medal insertion initial process for processing whether or not the medal can be inserted is performed (step S87). In the initial medal insertion process (step S87), if the current game is a replay game performed based on the establishment of a replay prize in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous bet is automatically set. The state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 are returned to the lower plate 27. Further, when the game this time is other than the replay game, the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so as to accept the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15.

After that, a display setting process (step S88) for setting the display on the acquired number display unit 32c is performed, and the medal insertion completed flag is cleared (step S89). Then, when the stage setting value is changed, the stage setting value display process (step S90) for displaying the stage setting value on the display unit of the setting device is performed, and if the automatic extinguishing time timer is 0 (time up). The off-data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S91).

Next, the medal insertion management process is performed (step S92). In this process, the number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal slot 15 and added to the credits, the number of bets is set from the credits by operating the 1-bet button 31 and the max bet button 17, and the credits by operating the settlement button 20. Settlement, monitoring of full error of the medal payout device based on the signal from the fullness detection sensor 82, transmission of such information to the effect control device 300, and the like. After that, based on the signal from the medal payout sensor 59, the medal payout abnormality is monitored, and the medal payout sensor error processing for transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S93), and the maximum according to the game state is performed. A medal insertion number check process for comparing the bet number (3 except in the special game state) with the current bet number is performed (step S94), and it is determined whether the medal insertion number (bet number) is 0 (step S95). ..

Then, when the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is 0 (step S95; Y), the process returns to step S89. If the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is not 0 (step S95; N), the medal inserted flag is set (step S96), and it is determined whether the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state. (Step S97). If the number of medals inserted is not the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; N), the process returns to step S92. When the number of medals inserted is the maximum value according to the game state (step S97; Y), the on-data of the game start display LED is set (step S98), and it is determined whether the start lever SW is turned on. (Step S99).

If the start lever SW is not turned on (step S99; N), the process returns to step S92. Further, when the start lever SW is turned on (step S99; Y), the medal insertion end processing is performed (step S100). In the medal insertion end processing, the medal insertion display LED 67b is turned off, the medal insertion signal output data is set, and the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 15 are returned to the lower plate 27. .. In addition, information indicating that the start lever SW has been turned on is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, a winning combination lottery process for performing an internal lottery is performed (step S101), and a bonus winning process is performed (step S102). In the bonus winning process, when the result of the internal lottery is a special prize, the RT determination flag or the like indicating whether or not the RT state is being executed is backed up and the RT is terminated. As a result, it becomes easy to establish a bonus prize, and the ART state can be restarted after the end of the special game state. In addition, the RT state may be continued even in the state where the bonus prize is internally won. In this case, in order to provide an opportunity for the bonus winning to be established, a predetermined ratio should be provided in the case where the small winning combination is not won even in the ART state.

Then, the reel rotation start process of selecting the effect according to the result of the internal lottery, performing the effect selection process of transmitting the expected effect information to the effect control device 300 (step S103), and performing the process related to the start of the rotation of the reel 6 and the like. (Step S104). After that, the off-data of the reel stop buttons LEDs 1 to 3 is set (step S105), and the interrupt waiting process waiting for the execution of the timer interrupt process is performed while updating the winning combination lottery random numbers used for the internal lottery (step S106).

Next, the operation abnormality of the reel motor is monitored, and if there is an abnormality, the reel motor error detection process for restarting the motor is performed (step S107), and it is confirmed by the reel sensor 54 whether or not there is a rotating reel 6. At the same time, a reel constant speed check process for checking whether the reel 6 has reached a constant speed rotation is performed (step S108). After that, it is determined whether the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK (step S109). The state in which the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK means that there is no operation abnormality of the reel motor and the reel 6 reaches a constant speed rotation. If the acceptance of the reel stop button is not OK (step S109; N), the process returns to step S105. If the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK (step S109; Y), the stop button check process is performed (step S110).

In the stop button check process (step S110), the operation of the reel stop button 24 is detected, and automatic stop is set to automatically stop the rotation of the reel 6 when there is no stop operation for a certain period of time or more. In the AT state, the automatic stop may not be set, or the reels 6 may be stopped in the stop order necessary for establishing the winning combination. Then, it is determined again whether the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111), and if the reception of the reel stop button is not OK (step S111; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111; Y), it is determined whether there is a reel stop request (step S112).

The reel stop request means that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6 is operated and that the automatic stop is set. If there is no reel stop request (step S112; N), the process proceeds to step S114. When there is a reel stop request (step S112; Y), a symbol control process for stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S113), and a all reel stop process for checking whether all reels have stopped is performed (step S114). ..

If all reels are not stopped (step S115; N), the process proceeds to step S106. When all the reels are stopped (step S115; Y), the medal payout sensor error processing is performed by monitoring the medal payout abnormality and transmitting the occurrence and end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 based on the signal from the medal payout sensor 59. (Step S116).

Next, whether the symbol combination mode stopped on the valid line and the winning expected symbol, which is the symbol combination mode required to establish the winning combination in the internal lottery, match, that is, the winning combination is established. A winning determination process is performed (step S117). In this process, when a winning combination is established, a payout corresponding to the winning combination is set, a replay is set according to the establishment of the replay winning, and a gaming state (normal game state) according to the winning combination is established. , Special game state, specific game state), and processing of transmitting the determination and set information in this process to the effect control device 300 are also performed.

Then, a medal payout process is performed (step S118), in which medals are paid out or added to credits corresponding to the established combination, and these information are transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S118), which is advantageous for the player. Advantageous section management processing for managing the difference number of sheets in the gaming state or the special gaming state, setting the end of the specific gaming state or the special gaming state, setting various flags, clearing processing, etc. is performed (step S119). Further, a process of settling credits and medals corresponding to the number of bets entered when the settlement button 20 is pressed, and a process of settlement of credits at the end of the special game state when automatic settlement is enabled, and settlement. A game end process is performed (step S120), such as a process of transmitting the fact that the game has occurred to the effect control device 300, a process of transmitting the end of the game to the effect control device 300, and the like (step S120).

After that, the unused area and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S121), interrupts are disabled (step S122), and the stack area is cleared (step S123). Further, the area corresponding to the state of the BB and RB end flags is cleared (step S124). The area for clearing information with the end of the game includes the area for clearing each time with the end of the game, and the state corresponding only at the end of the state in which the continuous operating device for the accessory is activated, such as the SBB state, the BB state, and the RB state. There is an area to be cleared according to the end, and in this process, the necessary area is cleared according to the state of the BB and RB end flags.

Then, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state (step S125), and if it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state (step S125; Y), the process returns to step S81. .. If it is not the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; N), the process returns to step S84.

[Role lottery process]
FIG. 16 shows the winning combination lottery process (step S101) shown in the main loop process. In this combination lottery process, first, a medal insertion number check process is performed to compare the maximum bet number (3 except in the special game state) according to the game state with the current bet number (step S141), and the medal insertion number is the game. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of sheets is input according to the state (step S142). When the number of inserted medals is not the maximum number of inserted medals according to the game state (step S142; N), the segment output data of the medal error at the time of lottery (segment output data for lower digits of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step). S168), the process proceeds to the non-recoverable error processing (step S30).

When the number of medals inserted is the maximum number of medals inserted according to the gaming state (step S142; Y), the number of effective lines is calculated (step S143), and the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum setting value (6 in this case). A step setting value check process for determining the presence is performed (step S144). If the stage set value is not equal to or less than the maximum set value in the stage set value check process (step S144), the process proceeds to the non-recoverable error process.

Next, the lottery table address corresponding to the game state (normal game state, special game state, specific game state) is set (step S145), and the random number for the combination lottery is loaded (step S146). Then, the number of lottery combinations is acquired and set as a loop counter (step S147), and the address of the lottery data table corresponding to the stage set value is calculated (step S148). Further, the lottery data of the role of determining the success or failure is acquired (step S149), the value obtained by subtracting the lottery data from the random number value is used as a new random number value (step S150), and it is determined whether or not the random number value is less than 0. (Step S151).

If the random number value is not less than 0 (step S151; N), that is, if the current determination target combination has not been won, the lottery table address is updated to the address corresponding to the next lottery combination (step S152). , The loop counter is updated by -1 (step S153), and it is determined whether the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154). Then, when the value of the loop counter is not 0 (step S154; N), the process returns to step S148. When the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154; Y), the winning flags 1 and 2 are set to be out of order (step S155), and the push order information 1 and 2 are set to no push order information (step S154; Y). Step S156) and step S159.

The winning flag 1 is information when an internal winning is made in addition to the SBB winning, the BB winning, or the RB winning, and if the winning of the role is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is extinguished. Further, the winning flag 2 is information when the SBB winning, the BB winning, or the RB winning is internally won, and if the winning of the role is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is carried over to the next game or later. .. Further, the push order information 1 is information on the stop order for establishing the winning combination of the winning flag 1, and the pushing order information 2 is information on the stop order for establishing the winning combination of the winning flag 2.

On the other hand, when the random number value is less than 0 (step S151; Y), that is, when the winning combination of the current determination target is won, the winning flags 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S157). The push order information 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S158). Then, when the SBB prize, the BB prize, or the RB prize is internally won but the winning combination is not established, it is determined whether there is a carry-over winning in which the winning of the winning is carried over (step S159), and the carry-over winning is performed. If there is no such item (step S159; N), the process proceeds to step S162. If there is a carry-over winning (step S159; Y), the winning flag 2 is replaced with the value in the winning flag 2 area (step S160), and the push order information 2 is replaced with the value in the push order information 2 area (step S161). ..

Then, the value of the winning flag 1 is saved in the winning flag 1 area, the value of the winning flag 2 is saved in the winning flag 2 area (step S162), and the value of the winning flag 2 is saved in the carry-over winning flag area (step S162). Step S163). Further, the value of the push order information 1 is saved in the push order information 1 area, and the value of the push order information 2 is saved in the push order information 2 area (step S164), and the external signal output terminal 170 and the test firing test device 500 are used. Condition device signal output processing for setting the output signal is performed (step S165), and the winning combination lottery processing is completed.

FIG. 17 shows an example of a lottery data table. The winning combination lottery random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and the winning combination is determined based on the acquired winning combination lottery random number value. This lottery data table is provided for each game state of the normal game state, the special game state, and the specific game state, and further for each stage set value, and the lottery data table corresponding to the game state and the stage set value is used. .. In each lottery data table, when the random number value for winning combination lottery is 0, the replay winning prize that is established regardless of the stop order is always won. As a result, it is possible to prevent both the player and the game store from suffering damage even when an abnormality occurs in the random number generation circuit 116 or the like as described later.

FIG. 18 shows a block diagram of the random number generation circuit 160. The random number generation circuit (random number generation means) 160 includes a random number control circuit 161 and a register group (162 to 168) that control the entire random number generation circuit.

The random number control circuit (update control means) 161 performs arithmetic processing for generating random numbers for winning combination lottery used in the execution process of game control, reading data to registers, write control, and the like, and is a counter method or a generated polynomial. Random numbers are generated using a mathematical method (for example, M-sequence method or congruence method) that generates uniform random numbers using the above. Further, an interrupt signal from the reset interrupt control circuit 115 and a signal from the clock generator 114 can be input to the random number control circuit 161. The clock generator 114 is a frequency dividing circuit that divides the clock CLK from the oscillation circuit 113, or a CTC (counter timer circuit) that generates an operating clock CTC of the CPU core 111a based on the clock generated by the frequency dividing circuit. It is equipped with a circuit, etc.

Although not particularly limited, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit in the clock generator 114, a signal input from the CTC circuit, and a latch trigger circuit for updating random numbers by the CPU core 111a. It is configured so that the random number can be updated by setting the data to. Further, the random number generation circuit 160 is configured to be able to select either a counter method, that is, a mode for generating a random number by updating the counter value by -1, or a mode for generating an M-sequence random number.

The register group of the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number initial value setting register 162 in which the initial value of the random number is set by the CPU core 111a via the CPU bus 116, a random number circuit activation register 163, and a random number counter 164. When a predetermined value is set in the random number circuit start register 163 by the CPU core 111a, the random number control circuit 161 is configured to start the control of random number generation. Further, the random number counter 164 is composed of a binary counter, and is configured so that the counting range thereof can be selected in the range of 8 bits (FFh) to 16 bits (FFFFh). When a plurality of types of random numbers are required, a plurality of random number counters 164 can be provided, and the random number initial value setting register 162 can be configured to set different initial values for each random number counter.

Further, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number latch register 166 that captures and holds the value of the random number counter 164, and a random number latch register trigger circuit 165 that generates a trigger signal that latches the value of the random number counter 164 into the random number latch register 166. Be prepared. The random number latch register trigger circuit 165 is composed of registers (hereinafter, this is referred to as a latch trigger register), and the CPU core 111a can generate the trigger signal by writing.

The random number latch register 166 generates a latch trigger signal when the CPU core 111a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165, and the value of the random number counter 164 is latched in the random number latch register 166. .. Here, based on the signal from the start lever SW 52 being input to the CPU core 111a in a state where the game can be started, the CPU core 111a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165, and latching is performed. I am doing it. The value of the random number counter 164 changes by updating the random number counter 164 with the rising edge of the clock divided by the frequency dividing circuit, and using a clock inversion signal, that is, a clock having a phase difference of 180 ° as a latch timing signal. The counter value is not latched at the timing.

Further, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number status register 167 for notifying the CPU core 111a of the internal state of the random number generation circuit 160, and a random number circuit initialization register 168 for initializing the random number generation circuit 160. The random number status register 167 is provided with a latch permission flag (called a latch flag) that allows or prohibits latching of the counter value to the random number latch register 166. By setting this flag, latching of the counter value is permitted. , Latch can be prohibited by clearing the flag.

The random number status register 167 is rewritten by the random number control circuit 161 so that the CPU core 111a can only read and cannot write. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as rewriting the program and causing the CPU to acquire an invalid random number value.

FIG. 19 shows a counter value acquisition process, which is a procedure for holding and controlling a counter value (latch control) in the random number latch register 166 by the random number control circuit 161. In this control, it is first determined whether or not the latch trigger signal is input (step S351), and if the latch trigger signal is input (step S351; Y), is the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 set? Determine (step S352).

When there is no input of the latch trigger signal (step S351; N) or when the latch permission flag is not set (step S352; N), the counter value acquisition process ends. When the latch permission flag is set in step S352 (step S352; Y), the counter value is read from the random number counter 164 (step S353) and stored in the random number latch register 166 (step S354). Subsequently, the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is set to the prohibited state (step S355), and the counter value acquisition process is terminated.

FIG. 20 shows a process at the time of reading latch data, which is a control procedure at the time of reading latch data by the random number control circuit 161. In this process, it is first determined whether or not the data of the random number latch register 166 has been read by the CPU core 111a (step S361), and if the data (counter value) has been read (step S361; Y), the random number. A specified value (0 in this case) is set in the latch register 166 (step S362), the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is set in the permission state (step S363), and the processing at the time of reading the latch data is terminated.

By reading the data of the random number latch register 166, setting the specified value, and setting the latch permission flag to the permitted state, the counter value is not latched to the random number latch register 166 due to some trouble such as a circuit failure. Even in this case, there is no possibility that the acquired counter values will be acquired in duplicate.

Here, 0 is set as the default value, but as shown in FIG. 17, this value is a value corresponding to the replay winning that is established regardless of the stop order. As a result, when the value held in the random number latch register immediately before corresponds to the big hit, it is possible to prevent the big hit from occurring continuously. Further, if the counter value is not latched to the random number latch register 166 due to some trouble, the replay winning will be continuously established, so that an abnormality can be detected. In addition, since it is a replay prize, neither the player nor the game store suffers damage.

Further, a specified value (here, 0) is set in the random number latch register 166 by the random number control circuit at the time of turning on the power (may be at the time of power failure recovery) and before the main processing. As a result, when the clock signal cannot be received by the random circuit due to disconnection or the like and the value of the random counter 164 is not updated from the power-on, or due to some trouble such as a circuit failure, the counter value is latched from the power-on to the random number latch register 166. Even if this is not done, neither the player nor the amusement shop suffers damage because only the replay prize is established. In addition, since replay prizes are continuously awarded after the power is turned on, it is possible to detect an abnormality early from the opening of the game store. It should be noted that a random number is generated in the initialization process of the RAM 111c performed after the step setting value is changed, when the RAM clear operation is performed, or when the information stored in the RAM 111c when the power is cut off does not match the current information. A specified value may be set in the latch register 166.

The latch of the counter value to the random number latch register by the random number control circuit 161 is performed when the CPU core 111a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165. On the other hand, when the signal from the start lever SW52 is input to the game microcomputer 111, the CPU core 111a reads the data (counter value) of the random number latch register 166 as a random number value for winning combination at a predetermined timing by the program processing. .. Then, the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is set to the latch prohibition state from the time when the counter value is latched by the random number latch register 166 until it is read by the CPU core 111a.

Therefore, by performing the above control, even if noise is generated in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165 and a latch trigger signal is generated, the counter value of the random number counter 164 is erroneously latched in the random number latch register 166. It is not overwritten, and the CPU core 111a does not read an erroneous counter value (random value). The data (random numbers) read by the CPU core 111a are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111.

It should be noted that the number of times the replay winning is continuously established may be counted, and if the replay winning is continuously established more than a predetermined number of times, notification may be performed. In addition, the number of times the replay prize is continuously established may be displayed. Further, a replay prize corresponding only to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 is set, and the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 display only the replay prize. Is also good. In this way, it is possible to confirm that the specified value is continuously set in the random number latch register 166.

Further, although the winning combination corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 is set as the replay winning combination, it may be the same number winning combination that is established regardless of the stop order and the same number of medals as the number of medals in the game are given. In the present embodiment, since it is a three-card dedicated machine, the number of bets in the game is three, so that the bell 2 prize and the cherry prize with three payouts correspond to the same number of roles. However, since it is necessary to push the cherry prize and there is a possibility that it will not be established, the bell 2 prize is preferable for the role corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166. Further, in the case of a game machine capable of playing a game with any number of bets from 1 to 3, a winning combination that is established regardless of the stop order and awarding the same number of medals as the number of bets is provided as the same number of winning combination.

Further, the combination corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 may be a combination of the same number combination and the replay winning combination. In the present embodiment, the cherry winning and the replay winning may be duplicated. Which prize is established depends on the timing of the stop operation, but if the cherry prize and the replay prize are won at the same time, one of the prizes will always be established. The cherry prize is a three-card combination, and the replay prize is one in which the next game can be executed without inserting three medals, and these give the player a prize value equivalent to the number of bets.

Further, it is assumed that the random number latch register 166 is set to a specified value (0 in this case) by the random number control circuit at the time of power-on (may be at the time of power failure recovery) and before the main processing. A specified value (0 in this case) may be set in 166. In addition, if the recovery from a power failure that occurred during the game is the period from when the start lever SW is turned on to the end of the lottery for the winning combination using the holding value, the holding value May be maintained without setting the specified value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the lottery result from being discarded.

In addition, the initial value of the random number set in the random number initial value setting register 162 corresponds to a combination (replay, three-card combination, etc.) that can start the next game without changing the number of game values held by the player. It may be a value. As a result, even if an abnormality occurs in the random number counter 164 that is not updated from the initial value setting and the same value is continuously acquired as the random number for the internal lottery, both the player and the game store suffer damage. It can be prevented from suffering.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a control means (game) capable of executing a game with variable display of the plurality of reels 6 by performing an internal lottery of the winning combination when the start condition is satisfied. The control device 100) and a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6 are provided, and the stop display is performed by operating the plurality of stop operation units. When the result of the game is a stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the winning combination is established, and in the game machine (slot machine 1) that grants the game medium corresponding to the combination, the control means is A counter means (random number counter 164) that performs a counting operation based on a clock signal having a predetermined cycle, and a counter value holding means (random number latch) that takes in the counter value counted by the counter means when the start condition is satisfied and holds it as a holding value. It is provided with a register 166) and a determination means (game control device 100) that acquires the holding value held in the counter value holding means and determines the winning of the winning combination, and is held by the counter value holding means at the time of turning on the power. The holding value can be set to a value determined by winning a predetermined combination and determining means, which is a combination capable of starting the next game without changing the number of game values held by the player. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the acquisition of the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a re-gaming combination that enables the game to be executed again without inserting the game medium, and the control means is such that the predetermined combination is the re-gaming combination. It will be done. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the acquisition of the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes the same number of winning combinations that grant the same number of game media as the number of bets in the game in which the internal lottery is performed, and the control means has the same number of predetermined winning combinations. It means that it was done. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the acquisition of the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

Further, the control means does not change the number of game values held by the player for the holding value held by the counter value holding means until the next start condition is satisfied after the judgment by the judgment means is completed. In addition, the value is changed to a value determined by winning a predetermined combination, which is a combination that can start the next game, and a determination means. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the acquisition of the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

[Reel rotation start processing]
FIG. 21 shows the reel rotation start process (step S104) shown in the main loop process. In this reel rotation start processing, first, a winning expected symbol setting table is prepared (step S171), and effective line information setting processing is performed (step S172). The winning symbol is a symbol combination mode required to establish the winning of the winning combination in the internal lottery, and in the effective line information set processing (step S172), it may be arranged for each effective line according to the game state. Set the symbol information. When the reel 6 is stopped, a symbol to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

Next, the stop priority symbol setting table is prepared (step S173), and the valid line information setting process is performed (step S174). If you have won a special prize and you have won a role other than the special prize, you need to set the priority of the winning to be established, and this priority will be lower in the order of small winning prize and special winning. Yes (small role prize> special prize). In the effective line information setting process (step S174), information on a symbol combination mode that may be aligned for each effective line is set according to the type of winning combination. When the reel 6 is stopped, a symbol to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

Next, interrupt wait processing that waits for the execution of timer interrupt processing is performed (step S175), on-data of the standby display LED is set (step S176), and after the start of the previous game until the next game can be started. It is determined whether the minimum game interval time timer that manages the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) is 0 (time up) (step S177). Then, when the minimum game interval time timer is not 0 (step S177; N), the process returns to step S175. When the minimum game interval time timer is 0 (step S177; Y), the off data of the standby display LED is set (step S178), and the command number corresponding to the start of reel rotation is prepared (step S179). The command setting process is performed (step S180). As a result, the start of rotation of the reel 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that this command may include information on the current difference number of sheets related to the end of the specific game state ST30 and the special game state ST20, information on the number of games executed in the advantageous section, and the like.

After that, the command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the push order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S181), and the command setting process is performed (step S182). As a result, information on the winning combination and the pushing order (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 sets the display and effect of the second game information display unit 40. Next, the reel motor start processing for starting the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c is performed (step S183), and it is determined whether the start of all reel motors is completed (step S184). If the start of all reel motors has not been completed (step S184; N), the process returns to step S183. When the start of the motors for all reels is completed (step S184; Y), the reel rotation flag is set (step S185), and the reel rotation start process is completed.

[Design control process]
FIG. 22 shows the symbol control process (step S113) shown in the main loop process. In this symbol control process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S201), and the address of the motor control area of the reel to be stopped is set (step S202). Next, the current symbol number is loaded as the pressed symbol number (step S203), and the step counter determines whether it is within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204). Then, when the step counter is within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204; Y), the process proceeds to step S206. If the step counter is not within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204; N), the pressed symbol number is updated by -1 (step S205), and an interrupt is permitted (step S206).

Twenty-one symbols are arranged on each of the reels 6, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned to each of the reels 6 along the rotation direction of the reels 6 (see FIG. 5A). ). Further, the step counter defines the position of each symbol in more detail, and the regions with values 0 to 21 are uniformly allocated to each symbol along the rotation direction of the reel 6. Then, the position of the uppermost part of the middle stage in the symbol display window 5 is set as a reference position, and various processes are performed based on the symbol at this reference position and the value of the step counter of the symbol. When the symbol is correctly stopped in the middle stage, the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is in the range of 0 to 3.

In the above process, the interrupt is disabled in step S201 so that the value of the step counter does not change, and in step S203, the symbol number of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request due to the stop operation or automatic stop is used. Let a certain current symbol number be the pressed symbol number. Then, in step S204, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is within a predetermined range (here, 7 to 21), the symbol enters the middle position. Since it is in the middle of the process, it is determined that the symbol can be stopped at the middle position. That is, it is possible to immediately stop the symbol existing at the middle stage position at the time of the reel stop request to stop at the middle stage position. Therefore, in this case, the current symbol number is set as the pressed symbol number as set in step S203. However, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is not within the predetermined range (0 to 6 in this case) when the reel stop request is made, the symbol is already in the middle position and the stop processing is performed. Even if you do, you cannot stop it in time. Therefore, in step S205, the pressed symbol number is changed to the symbol that comes into the next middle position.

After determining the pressed symbol number in this way, an interrupt is permitted (step S206), and a process of determining a symbol to be stopped corresponding to the result of the internal winning is performed. The symbol to be stopped can be set within a range (up to 5 frames) defined as a change range from the pressed symbol number. That is, it can be set within the range of (pressed symbol number)-(value of change range). First, the drawing frame number table selection process is performed from the information of the reel to be processed and the winning combination (step S207), and the symbol arrangement data table of the reel to be stopped is set (step S208). Further, the data address corresponding to the pressed symbol number is calculated (step S209), and the effective line search data index table of the reel to be stopped is set (step S210).

Next, the stop priority symbol position information, which is the information of the symbol to be preferentially stopped in the change range set from the pressed symbol number, is cleared to 0 (step S211), and the stop is prohibited in the change range set from the pressed symbol number. The stop prohibition symbol position information, which is the information of the symbol to be stopped, is cleared to 0 (step S212), and the symbol kicking process for setting the stop prohibition symbol position information is performed (step S213), and the symbol pull-in for setting the stop priority symbol position information is performed. Perform the process (step S214).

Subsequently, when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time, the symbol automatic stop process for automatically stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S215). This process is performed when there is a reel stop request due to automatic stop, and is a process for determining the pressed symbol number when automatically stopping. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an appropriate stop position at the time of this automatic stop (step S216), and if there is no appropriate stop position (step S216; N), the process returns to step S205. If there is an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), the process proceeds to step S217. In the case of a reel stop request by the player's stop operation, the process proceeds to step S217 as there is always an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y).

Next, the stop position setting process is performed (step S217), and the stop symbol set process is performed (step S218). In these processes, the symbol to be stopped is calculated based on the number of drawn frames, the stop priority symbol position information, the stop prohibited symbol position information, etc. set in the above process, and the stop request (deceleration) for the target motor is set. A process of transmitting information on the stop of the reel 6 and the stop symbol (stop position of the reel 6) to the effect control device 300 is performed.

After that, the stop flag of the reel to be stopped is set (step S219), and the number of stopped reels is updated by +1 (step S220). Then, the command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the push order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S221), the command setting process is performed (step S222), and the symbol control process is completed. As a result, even when the stop operation is performed, information on the winning combination and the pushing order (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In this way, by transmitting information on the winning combination and the pressing order to the effect control device 300 for each stop operation, the effect control device 300 can grasp the winning combination and the pressing order even if a command is missed before this. Will be. It is also possible to display the second game information display unit 40 based on this information.

FIG. 23 shows a set value of a change range, which is a range in which the reel 6 can rotate from the position where the stop operation is performed to the time when the reel 6 is stopped, which is determined in the pull-in frame number table selection process (step S207). Indicated.

FIG. 23A shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a result other than the cherry prize or the watermelon prize. In this case, it differs depending on the game state. In the case of the normal game state ST10 or the special game state ST20, 5 frames are set as the change range of the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b, and 4 frames are set as the change range of the right reel 6c. The frame is set. In these gaming states, the game is advanced by pushing forward, and the range of change of the right reel 6c, which is the third stop reel, is smaller than that of the other reels. Further, when the gaming state is the specific gaming state ST30, five frames are set as the change range for any reel 6. In the specific game state ST30, a stop order other than the forward push may be instructed, so that the change range is the same for all reels 6.

FIG. 23B shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a cherry prize. In this case, the set value is the same regardless of the gaming state, and the change range is applied to the first stop reel on which the stop operation is performed first and the second stop reel on which the stop operation is performed second. 5 frames are set as.

The set value of the third stop reel on which the stop operation was finally performed differs depending on the stop mode of the two reels 6 that have already stopped. In the state where the cherries are tenpai, that is, when the cherries are stopped side by side on one symbol stop line and the cherries stop on the line, the cherry winning is established, the change range is 3 The frame is set. Also, if the cherry is not tempered, 4 frames are set as the change range.

That is, when there is a possibility that the cherry winning will be established, the range of change is smaller than in the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 23A, and the player is required to accurately press the button. As a result, the skill of the player is reflected in the establishment of the cherry prize, and the interest of the game can be improved. By setting the change range to 3, it is possible to establish a replay prize. Further, when there is no possibility that the cherry prize will be established, the change range will be the same as in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 23 (a), and the replay prize can be established.

FIG. 23 (c) shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a watermelon prize. In this case, the set value is the same regardless of the gaming state, and the change range is applied to the first stop reel on which the stop operation is performed first and the second stop reel on which the stop operation is performed second. 5 frames are set as.

The set value of the third stop reel on which the stop operation was finally performed differs depending on the stop mode of the two reels 6 that have already stopped. If only watermelon A is tempered, that is, if two watermelons A are stopped side by side on one symbol stop line including the effective line and watermelon A or B is stopped on the line. In the state where the watermelon prize is established, 5 frames are set as the change range.

Further, when the watermelon B is included and tempered, that is, when the watermelon A and the watermelon B are stopped on one symbol stop line including the effective line, or when two watermelons B are stopped. If the watermelon A or B stops on the line, one frame is set as the change range in the state where the watermelon winning is established. In addition, if the watermelon prize is not tempered, that is, if there is no possibility that the watermelon prize will be established, four frames are set as the change range.

The number of watermelon A is smaller than that of watermelon B, and as a privilege, the player who is tempted only by watermelon A is given a margin of change range at the final stop to facilitate the establishment of a watermelon prize. Further, in the case of the tempai containing the watermelon B, the range of change is reduced as compared with the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 23A, and the player is required to accurately press the watermelon to establish the watermelon prize. In this way, by determining the change range according to the state before the final stop, the skill of the player in the stop operation up to that point can be reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when there is no possibility that the watermelon winning is established, the change range is the same as in the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 23 (a), and it is easy to derive the symbol combination as the result of the loss.

It should be noted that the cherry winning or watermelon winning may not be established unless the stop order is predetermined, and the right reel 6c may not necessarily be the third stop reel. Therefore, when determining the change range, it is determined based on the order in which each reel 6 is stopped. Here, in the case of the third stop reel, which is the final stop reel, the change range is different depending on the status of the reels that have already stopped, but the change range for the second stop reel depends on the stop status of the first stop reel. May be different.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the game machine (slot machine 1) in which the winning combination is established, the game control means changes from the position of the reel 6 at the time when the stop operation unit is operated. The reel 6 can be stopped within the range, and the change range can be set to a different range for each of the plurality of reels 6. Therefore, the stopping operation mode for each reel 6 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the game control means can set the change range according to the state of the other reels 6. Therefore, the progress of the game can be reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the game control means can set the range of change according to the winning combination in the internal lottery. Therefore, the difficulty level of establishment can be changed according to the role, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. A plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6 of the above are provided, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is used as a winning combination in the internal lottery. In the corresponding stop symbol mode, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which the winning combination is established, a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order and at least one reel 6 is stopped for the winning combination in the internal lottery. The reel 6 includes a specific combination in which a prize is not established unless the reel 6 is stopped at a predetermined stop operation timing. Therefore, the skill of the player is reflected in the establishment of the specific role, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 shows timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal (for example, every 1.9 msec) generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt processing is started.

In the timer interrupt process, first, a register save process (step S241) for transferring the value held in the predetermined register to the RAM 111c is performed, and the return address in the stack area is checked to determine whether the value is outside the program area. (Step S242). When the return address is outside the program area (step S242; Y), the segment output data of the return address error (segment output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S263), and an unrecoverable error occurs. The process proceeds to the process (step S30).

When the return address is not outside the program area (step S242; N), a power cutoff process (step S243) is performed, which monitors the occurrence of a power failure and performs a process when a power failure occurs. As a process when a power failure occurs, for example, after stopping the payout of medals, backing up the information of the RAM 111c, storing the stack pointer, the checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off. Wait for If no power failure has occurred, the power cutoff process (step S243) does not perform the process.

Next, input from various sensors and the like is taken in, that is, input switch state processing for reading the state of each input port is performed (step S244). The inputs taken in by this input switch state processing (step S244) are the medal insertion sensor 51a and 51b, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, the start lever switch 52, and the reel stop button switch 53 (first reel (left) stop button switch 53a). , 2nd reel (middle) stop button switch 53b, 3rd reel (right) stop button switch 53c), reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c), max bet switch 57, 1 Bet switch 31a, settlement button switch 58, medal payout sensor 59, error release switch 61, fullness detection sensor 82, stop changeover switch 35, automatic settlement changeover switch 36, etc., stage setting key switch 62 of setting device, setting button switch 60 Etc. are input.

Next, when the input from the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is an input indicating an abnormality, processing is performed according to the input, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Perform a security check process (step S245).

After that, as the control of the left reel 6a, the work address of the first reel control is prepared (step S246), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S247). Next, as the control of the middle reel 6b, the work address of the second reel control is prepared (step S248), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S249). Further, as the control of the right reel 6c, the work address of the third reel control is prepared (step S250), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S251).

Then, the interrupt counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3 (step S252), and a subroutine call is performed by the updated interrupt counter (step S253). When the value of the interrupt counter is "0", the 7-segment data setting process for setting the display of the display unit composed of the 7-segment display such as the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 is performed. (Step S254). When the value of the interrupt counter is "1", the LED blinking process (step S255) for controlling the display on the game status display unit 18 and the bet line number display LED 37 is performed.

When the value of the interrupt counter is "2", the fullness detection sensor monitoring process (step S256) for monitoring whether the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full is performed based on the input from the fullness detection sensor 82. Next, an abnormality in the medal payout is monitored based on the input from the medal payout sensor 59, and if there is an abnormality, a medal jam monitoring process (step S257) is performed in which a payout switch error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Furthermore, an automatic stop monitoring timer that monitors the time until automatic stop, a minimum game interval time timer that monitors the game interval, an automatic turn-off time timer that monitors the time until the LED is turned off, various error monitoring timers, etc. A timer update process (step S258) for updating various timers such as a game timer is performed.

When the value of the interrupt counter is "3", the external information output process (step S259) for editing the information to be output to the external device such as a hall computer is performed. In this process, the SBB signal output in the SBB state, the BB signal output in the BB state, the RB signal output in the RB state, and the output when a medal is inserted. Game medal insertion signal, game medal payout signal output when a medal is paid out, stage setting key signal output when the stage setting key switch is on, output when the specific game state ST30 Specific game status signals and other settings are made.

After performing processing according to the value of the interrupt counter, based on the output data set in various processes, the effect control device 300, the first game information display unit 33, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the game status display unit. 18, medal payout device, reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c, external signal output terminal 170, reel stop button LED 66a, 66b, 66c, bet line number display LED 37, selector solenoid 68, test firing test device 500, inspection device 600, etc. On the other hand, a data output process for outputting a control signal is performed (step S260). Then, the register is restored (step S261), interrupts are permitted (step S262), and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in the specific game state ST30, when the special replay 2 prize is established in the normal game state ST10, the special replay 2 prize is established during the special game state, and the special game state ends, the special game state ends. Occasionally, it is started when the difference number of the specific game state ST30 does not reach a predetermined value, and the output of the specific game state signal is started (changes to the ON state). Then, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number, the specific game state ST30 ends when the transition to the special game state ST20 occurs, and the output of the specific game state signal ends (changes to the OFF state).

In this specific game state ST30, the RT state in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning (normal replay winning) is higher than that in the normal game state ST10, and the derivation of the established small winning combination is assisted by notifying the stop order. It includes an AT state and an ART state in which both the RT state and the AT state occur. When only the AT state or only the RT state is set, it may occur at the start and end of the specific game state ST30. In addition, if the player performs a stop operation that does not follow the notified stop order in the ART state, the AT state may end and the RT state may be reached. In this case, the special replay 2 is established again in the RT state to return to the ART state.

The specific game state signal is output from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition of the specific game state ST30. For example, when the player performs a stop operation that does not follow the notified stop order, the ART Even if the state falls from the state to the RT state, the ON state is continued. Then, even when the ART state is restored again, the ON state remains continued. That is, in one continuous specific game state ST30, the ON state of the specific game state signal is continued.

This makes it easier for the external device to grasp the continuation status of the specific gaming state ST30. That is, assuming that the specific game state signal is changed to the OFF state when the player falls from the ART state to the RT state or the AT state, and then the specific game state signal is changed to the ON state when the ART state is restored. Although it is recognized that the new specific game state ST30 has been started, it is possible to accurately grasp one continuous specific game state ST30 by using the present embodiment.

When a special prize is established in the specific game state ST30 and the system shifts to the special game state ST20, the specific game state signal may remain ON even during the period of the special game state ST20. In this case, since the specific game state ST30 before and after the special game state ST20 is a series of specific game states ST30, by keeping the specific game state signal ON, the specific game state ST30 is a series of specific game states ST30 in the external device. Can be grasped. Further, it becomes possible for the external device to grasp whether it is an advantageous section which is a period in which either the specific gaming state or the special gaming state is executed and the duration of the advantageous section.

[7-segment data setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the 7-segment data setting process (step S254) shown in the timer interrupt process. In this 7-segment data setting process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits is set and set as a process related to display on the first credit number display unit 32a of the first game medium information display unit 32 (step S281). The segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first credit number display unit 32a (step S282).

Next, as a process related to the display on the first payout number display unit 32b of the first game medium information display unit 32, the blank display segment data is set (step S283), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S284). When the reel 6 is rotating (step S284; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first payout number display unit 32b (step S290). In this case, blank display is set.

When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S284; N), it is determined whether the step setting value is being changed (step S285). If the stage setting value is being changed (step S285; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. Further, when the step setting value is not being changed (step S285; N), it is determined whether some kind of error is occurring (step S286).

If any error is occurring (step S286; Y), the segment data corresponding to the error number data is set (step S289), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display corresponding to the error is set. If no error has occurred (step S286; N), it is determined whether the medal payout counter for which the number of payouts is set is 0 when there is a payout (step S287).

When the medal payout number counter is 0 (step S287; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the medal payout counter is not 0 (step S287; N), the segment data corresponding to the medal payout counter is set (step S288), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set.

Next, as a process related to the display on the first game information display unit 33, the segment data of the blank display is set (step S291), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S292). When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S292; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set.

Further, when the reel 6 is rotating (step S292; Y), it is determined whether the reel 6 is in the AT state (during the specific gaming state) (step S293), and when the reel 6 is in the AT state (step S293; Y). Goes to step S295. When not in the AT state (step S293; N), it is determined whether the pressing order is forward pressing (left middle right order) or no pressing order (step S294). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S294; Y), the process proceeds to step S295. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S294; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set. That is, in the case of not in the AT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order.

In step S295, it is determined whether the winning flag 1 is not won (missing) (step S295). If the winning flag 1 is not non-winning (missing) (step S295; N), the process proceeds to step S297. Further, when the winning flag 1 is not won (missing) (step S295; Y), it is determined whether the winning flag 2 is not won (missing) (step S296). Then, when the winning flag 2 is not won (missing) (step S296; Y), the process proceeds to step S297. If the winning flag 2 is not non-winning (missing) (step S296; N), the process proceeds to step S299. The winning flag 1 is the information of the small winning combination, and the winning flag 2 is the information of the special winning. When the small role prize and the special prize are won at the same time, the small role prize is controlled to be established with priority over the special prize, so the display on the first game information display unit 33 also corresponds to this. Display.

In step S297, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 1 is set (step S297), the segment data corresponding to the push order information 1 is set (step S298), and the process proceeds to step S301. As a result, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the small winning combination. Further, in step S299, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 2 is set (step S299), the segment data corresponding to the push order information 2 is set (step S300), and the process proceeds to step S301. As a result, information about the special prize is displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

In addition, in the case of not in the AT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order, and in other cases, the blank display is made. It may be possible to notify the deviation instead of. Further, the segment data may be acquired from the table or set by the program logic.

[Main processing]
Next, the processing by the effect control device 300 will be described. In the main process shown in FIG. 26, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on, the CPU 311 reads out and executes the control program of the effect control process stored in the PROM 321. Is started by. This main process includes a process that is performed only when the power is turned on and a loop process that is repeatedly executed.

First, as a process when the power is turned on, interrupts are prohibited (step S501), the built-in RAM is effectively set (step S502), and the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step S503). Next, the watchdog timer is started (step S504), the sound source LSI 314 is initially set (step S505), and the VDP 312 is initially set (step S506).

After that, an interrupt is permitted (step S507), a checksum calculation process is performed (step S508), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the backup value of the checksum area (step S509). Then, if they match (step S509; Y), that is, if they have been backed up correctly, the process proceeds to step S511. If they do not match (step S509; N), that is, if the backup is not performed correctly, the backup section storing the backup information is cleared (step S510), and the process proceeds to step S511.

In step S511, the lamp control area is initialized (step S511), the watchdog timer is cleared (step S512), and the frame synchronization process is performed (step S513). In the frame synchronization processing, frame synchronization processing related to game management, frame synchronization processing related to voice control, sound code output processing, LED control data output processing, random number update processing, and the like are performed.

After that, as a loop process, first, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S514), interrupts are permitted (step S515), frame synchronization processing is performed (step S516), and the watchdog timer is cleared (step S517). Next, a game management main process for controlling various devices in the effect control device 300 is performed (step S518), a lamp & sound & image editing process for setting the effect mode is performed (step S519), and the effect button 10 is performed. Performs the effect button input process (step S520) that performs the corresponding process based on the input signal based on the operation of, and returns to step S514.

[Game management main processing]
FIG. 27 shows the game management main process (step S518) shown in the main process. In this game management main process, first, the delay (wait time) of the distribution of the effect control code, which is the control information to be transmitted to the various devices in the effect control device 300, is set (step S531), and the previous effect control code setting process is performed. The effect control code saved in step 2 is distributed (step S522), and it is determined whether or not all the effect control codes have been distributed (step S533).

If all the effect control codes have not been distributed (step S533; N), the process returns to step S532. Further, when all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533; Y), command control processing for performing processing related to the command received from the game control device 100 is performed (step S534), and the effect control for setting the effect control code is performed. The code setting process is performed (step S535). After that, the AT control process for controlling the effect related to the AT state (specific game state) is performed, and the game management main process is terminated.

The effect control code includes a sound code for controlling the sound source LSI 314, a lamp code for controlling LED control data for controlling I2C, an image code for controlling VDP 312, and the like, depending on the progress of the game. Control is performed by setting an effect control code and transmitting it to various devices in the effect control device 300.

[Command control processing]
FIG. 28 shows the command control process (step S534) shown in the game management main process. In this command control process, first, no command is set as the analysis command (step S551), and it is determined whether the analysis read index and the analysis write index match (step S552). Then, if they match (step S552; Y), the process proceeds to step S556. In this case, there is no command to be processed. If they do not match (step S552; N), the receive command is loaded from the analysis buffer corresponding to the analysis read index (step S553), and the loaded receive command is used as the analysis command (step S554).

Next, the analysis read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S555), the analysis command is saved as an execution command (step S556), and it is determined whether the execution command has no command (step S557). ). If the execution command has no command (step S557; Y), the command control process ends. In this case, it is a case where it is determined in the process of step S552 that they do not match. If the execution command is not without a command (step S557; N), a command execution process for performing a process corresponding to the command is performed (step S558), and the process returns to step S551. In the command execution process, an effect control code, which is control information to be transmitted to various devices in the effect control device 300, is set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. As a result, the operation settings of various devices are set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100.

[Step setting value information processing]
FIG. 29 shows the step setting value information processing performed in the command execution process (step S558) in the command control process. In this stage setting value information processing, first, it is determined whether or not the stage setting value information is received as a command (step S561). The stage setting value information is information transmitted when the power is turned on in the game control device 100 or when the stage setting value is changed (steps S20 and S56).

When this stage setting value information is not received (step S561; N), the stage setting value information processing ends. When the stage setting value information is received (step S561; Y), the stage setting value information is saved (step S562), the usable effect corresponding to the stage setting value information is selected (step S563), and the stage is set. Ends the set value information processing.

FIG. 30 shows the effects that can be used corresponding to the step setting value information and the selection ratio thereof. There are five types of effects A to E that can be used here. The contents of these effects A to E are the effects displayed on the image display device 3 (including the theme of the effects, individual effects, backgrounds, characters, etc.), audio, and the music played during the special game state ST20 or the specific game state ST30. It may be either the light emitting mode of the LED or the combination thereof, but it is preferable that each of the effects A to E can be identified by the player.

When the settings are 1 to 3, all of the effects A to E can be used. In the case of setting 4, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 80%, and only the effects A to D can be selected at a rate of 20%. In the case of setting 5, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 60%, only the effects A to D can be used at a rate of 20%, and only the effects A and E can be used at a rate of 20%. Can be used. In the case of setting 6, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 40%, only the effects A to D can be used at a rate of 20%, and only the effects A and E can be used at a rate of 20%. Can be used, and only effect A can be used at a rate of 20%.

In this way, by making the combination of the effects that can be used different according to the stage setting value, the player can infer the stage setting value from the effect to be executed. For example, when the ratio of the effect D is high, it can be inferred that the setting 4 is likely to be set. Further, when the ratio of the effect E is high, it can be inferred that the setting 5 is likely to be set. Further, when the ratio of the effect A is high, it can be inferred that the setting 6 is likely to be set. Here, none of the effects is intended to definitively notify the stage setting value, but an effect that clearly indicates the stage setting value is provided, for example, an effect that can be selected only when the setting is 6 is provided. Is also good.

[Production control code setting process]
FIG. 31 shows the effect control code setting process (step S535) shown in the game management main process. In this effect control code setting process, first, the sound code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571), and the lamp code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S558). Step S572).

Next, the image code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S573), the output of the interface board 2 (not shown) that outputs the test signal is controlled (step S574), and the effect control code. End the setting process.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 32 shows command reception interrupt processing. In this command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether the INT signal is on (step S601), and if it is on (step S601; Y), a command is input and saved as the first command (step). S602), a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). If it is not on (step S601; N), 0000H is saved as the first command (step S603), and a predetermined wait time (for example, 20us) is set (step S604). After that, the same processing is performed as the second and third reception processing (steps S605 to S611), and it is determined whether the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612).

If the results of the three receptions are not all the same value (step S612; N), the received command is invalidated and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. When the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612; Y), it is determined whether the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613). Then, when the value of the received command is not other than 0000H (step S613; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

When the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613; Y), the received command buffer address corresponding to the receive write index is calculated (step S614), assuming that the received command is valid. Save the command to a later address (step S615). After that, the receive write index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S616), the value of the timer counter (hardware) is set as a random number seed (step S617), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

[V-Sync interrupt processing]
In FIG. 33, processing is performed for items that need to be processed according to V-Sync, such as a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and an image display device 3. -Sync interrupt processing is shown. In this V-Sync interrupt processing, first, the frame synchronization counter is updated by +1 (step S631), and it is determined whether the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632).

If the frame synchronization counter is not 2 or more (step S632; N), the process proceeds to step S635. When the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632; Y), the frame synchronization counter is set to 0 (step S633), the V-Sync flag is set (step S634), and the process proceeds to step S635. .. In step S635, a command copy process for copying the contents of the reception command buffer to the analysis command buffer is performed (step S635), and it is determined whether the V-Sync flag is set (step S636).

When the V-Sync flag is not set (step S636; N), the process proceeds to step S641 without editing the image data or the like. When the V-Sync flag is set (step S636; Y), the 7SEG data storage process is performed (step S637), and the 7SEG data editing process is performed (step S638). The 7SEG data is display data on a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) edits the display data and stores the 7SEG data. In the process (step S637), a process of setting the edited display data to be output to the segment LED control circuit 335 is performed.

Next, the image data storage process is performed (step S639), the image data editing process is performed (step S640), and the volume switch input process for setting the volume based on the input from the volume control SW338 is performed (step S641). -End Sync interrupt processing. The image data is display data on a liquid crystal display device such as the image display device 3, the display data is edited in the image data editing process (step S640), and the edited display is performed in the image data storage process (step S639). Perform the process of setting the data to be output to VDP312.

[7SEG data editing process]
FIG. 34 shows the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) shown in the V-Sync interrupt process. In this 7SEG data editing process, first, as a process related to display on the second credit number display unit 11 of the second game medium information display unit 44, segment data corresponding to the number of credits based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed. Is set (step S661), and the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second credit number display unit 11 (step S662).

Next, as the processing related to the display on the second payout number display unit 13 of the second game medium information display unit 44, the blank display segment data is set (step S663), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S664). When the reel 6 is rotating (step S664; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second payout number display unit 13 (step S669). In this case, blank display is set.

When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S664; N), it is determined whether the stage setting value is being changed (step S665). If the stage setting value is being changed (step S665; Y), the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. Further, when the stage setting value is not being changed (step S665; N), it is determined whether or not there is medal payout information from the game control device 100 (step S667), and when there is no medal payout information (step S667; N). Goes to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If there is medal payout information (step S667; Y), segment data corresponding to the medal payout information is set (step S668), and the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set. The second payout number display unit 13 may display the error in the same manner as the first payout number display unit 32b. Next, the second game status display unit display data editing process (step S670), which performs processing related to the display on the second game information display unit 40, is performed, and the 7SEG data editing process is completed.

[Second game status display unit display data editing process]
FIG. 35 shows the second game state display unit display data editing process (step S670) shown in the 7-SEG data editing process. In the second game state display unit display data editing process, first, the blank display segment data is set (step S671), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S672). When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S672; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second game information display unit 40 (step S682). In this case, blank display is set.

Further, when the reel 6 is rotating (step S672; Y), it is determined whether or not the winning combination / push order command for this game has been received (step S673), and when it has not been received (step S673). S673; N) proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. Further, when it has been received (step S673; Y), it is determined whether it is in the AT state (specific game state) (step S674), and when it is in the AT state (step S674; Y), it goes to step S676. Transition. When not in the AT state (step S674; N), it is determined whether the pressing order is forward pressing (left middle right order) or no pressing order (step S675). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S675; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S675; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. That is, in the case of not in the AT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order.

In step S676, it is determined whether or not the winning information 1 corresponding to the winning flag 1 in the game control device 100 is not won (missing) (step S676). If the winning information 1 is not won (missing) (step S676; N), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 1 is not won (missing) (step S676; Y), it is determined whether the winning information 2 corresponding to the winning flag 2 in the game control device 100 is not won (missing) (step S676; Y). Step S677). Then, when the winning information 2 is not won (missing) (step S677; Y), the process proceeds to step S678. If the winning information 2 is not won (missing) (step S677; N), the process proceeds to step S680. Winning information 1 is information on small winning combination, and winning information 2 is information on special winning. When the small winning combination and the special winning are won at the same time, the small winning combination is controlled to be established with priority over the special winning, so the display on the second game information display unit 40 also corresponds to this. Display.

In step S678, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 1 is set (step S678), and the segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 1 corresponding to the push order information 1 in the game control device 100 is set (step S678). Step S678) and step S682. As a result, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the small winning combination. Further, in step S680, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 2 is set (step S680), and the segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 2 corresponding to the push order information 2 in the game control device 100 is set. (Step S681), and the process proceeds to step S682. As a result, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the special prize.

Next, the start and end timings of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is started after the start lever operation (t11). Here, the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t11) is performed, and the reel 6 starts rotating at the timing (t12). Further, at the timing (t12) when the reel 6 starts rotating, a winning combination notification command for notifying the stop order and the winning combination is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses this command. Based on the reception, the display on the image display device 3 and the second game information display unit 40 is started (t13).

It should be noted that the first game information display unit 33 can start the notification after the end of the internal lottery, and the second game information display unit 40 can start the notification after receiving the winning combination notification command. , The notification may be started at any timing after the timing when the notification can be started. However, it is preferable that the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 starts before the timing (t14) when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and the stop operation is possible. ..

Further, the end of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is the stop timing of all reels 6 (t15). By stopping the notification when all the reels are stopped and the presence or absence of winning is confirmed and the notification is no longer necessary, it is possible to save power and prevent deterioration of the 7-segment display.

The end timing of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 may be other than the stop timing of all reels 6. As shown in FIG. 37, for example, when there is a medal payout accompanying the establishment of a prize, the timing (t27) at which the medal payout ends may be set. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the winning combination and the number of payouts. In addition, even if some or all of the medals have not been paid out due to a medal payout error, the remaining number of payouts can be confirmed. If the winning is not established or if the winning without payout is established, the stop timing of all reels (t26) may be set, or a predetermined time may be set after the stop timing of all reels 6.

Further, the end timing may be set as the start operation of the next game. Examples of the start operation include the insertion of medals, the operation timings of the 1-bet button 31 and the max-bet button 17 (t21, t28), and the timing of the start lever operation (t22). By doing so, if a role is missed, it is possible to secure time for confirming the missed role.

Further, the timing at which the notification of the next game is started may be set as the end timing. In this case, it can be said that the display is switched. In this case, the display may be terminated when a predetermined time elapses without starting the next game after the end of the game. Further, since it may be difficult for the player to recognize by simply switching, a blank display period may be provided between the end and the start of the notification. Further, the blinking display may be performed when the display is started.

In addition, the timing at which the stop operation is possible (t23), the timing of the first stop operation (t24), and the timing of the second stop operation (t25) may be set. If the game is terminated at these timings, the player will perform the stop operation based on the memory before the guess or the stop operation, and the game playability can be improved. It should be noted that the stop order may be set to end at the timing of the first stop operation (t24) only in the case of two options for notifying only the reel 6 that performs the first stop operation. Further, it may be possible to end at the timing of the second stop operation (t25) only in the case of a combination that is not missed due to the timing of the stop operation. Further, if the stop order is not followed, the notification may be terminated at that point.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established is controlled by the game control means and can display information related to the result of the internal lottery (first game information display unit 33). ) Is provided, and the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means is a lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units in the display means. As a result, it is possible to notify the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination, and the notification in the display means is terminated based on the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition. It will be.

Therefore, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination can be notified by the game control means, so that the normal game can be executed. Further, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units, the notification can be performed by a simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing. Since the notification in the display means is terminated when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, the notification can be performed only for a necessary period. Here, as the display means, in addition to a 7-segment display in which seven light emitting bodies are arranged in a figure eight shape, seven light emitting portions are formed in a figure eight shape in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, imitating a seven-segment display. It also includes a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a display arranged in a space or other arrangement, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like.

Further, the notification end condition is that all reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the notification can be terminated based on whether or not the winning combination has been established for the winning combination in the internal lottery.

Further, the notification end condition is that all reels 6 are stopped when the game medium is not paid out, and when the game medium is paid out, the payout is completed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the correspondence between the result of the internal lottery and the payout.

Further, the notification end condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after all the reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery can be confirmed after all the reels 6 are stopped.

In addition, the notification end condition is satisfied based on the start operation of the next game of the game to be notified, the notification in the display means is terminated, and the notification for the next game is started. Become. Therefore, the notification in the display means is terminated based on the start operation of the next game of the game to be notified, and the notification for the next game is started, so that the notification corresponding to the game can be performed. ..

FIG. 38 shows the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. The winning combination notification command, which is information on the winning combination and the push order, is first sent to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t32) when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t31) is performed and the reel 6 starts rotating. Will be sent. After that, it is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t33), when there is a second stop operation (t34), and when there is a third stop operation (t35). In this way, information on the winning combination and the pushing order is transmitted to the effect control device 300 for each stop operation, so that even if the winning combination notification command is missed before this, the effect control device 300 uses the winning combination and the pressing order. You will be able to grasp. Therefore, for example, if the winning combination notification command is missed at the start of rotation of the reel 6, the display on the second game information display unit 40 can be started from the subsequent reception timing of the winning combination notification command. Further, by receiving the command a plurality of times, the effect control device 300 can determine the validity of the command by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

FIG. 39 shows another example of the transmission mode of the winning combination notification command. In this example, the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t41), and the winning combination notification command is started to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t42) when the reel 6 starts rotating. Until there is a stop operation (t43), it is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times. By transmitting the winning combination notification command a plurality of times at the start of the game in this way, it is possible to prevent omission. In addition, the effect control device 300 can determine the validity of the command by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

The winning combination notification command is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t43), when there is a second stop operation (t44), and when there is a third stop operation (t45). Of course, the winning combination notification command is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times from the timing when the reel 6 starts rotating (t42) to the time when the second stop operation is performed (t44) or the time when the third stop operation is performed (t45). You may do so. That is, the winning combination notification command may be transmitted intermittently from the start of transmission until the elapse of a predetermined time or the completion of transmission a predetermined number of times.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, the game control means provides information on the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit. This means that the game is transmitted to the effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means.

Therefore, the information regarding the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit, so that the effect control means is surely Information can be transmitted and normal games can be executed.

Further, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning combination. Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is transmitted to the effect control means at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit. Therefore, the information can be reliably transmitted to the effect control means, and the normal game can be executed.

Further, an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information is provided, and the effect control means provides information on the result of the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. It is possible to notify by the display on the effect display device. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of necessary information. In particular, even if information is missed, it is possible to notify based on the information transmitted again thereafter.

[Direction button input processing]
FIG. 40 shows the effect button input process (step S520) in the main process shown in FIG. 26. In this effect button input process, first, it is determined whether the effect button 10 is in the valid period (step S701). The valid period of the effect button 10 is a period during which the corresponding processing can be performed based on the operation of the effect button 10, for example, when the operation of the effect button 10 is requested in the effect being executed, or. When it is possible to accept a change in the effect based on the operation of the effect button 10, a state in which the history information of the game or the like can be displayed based on the operation of the effect button 10 is included.

If the effect button 10 is not in the valid period (step S701; N), the effect button input process ends. Further, when the effect button 10 is in the valid period (step S701; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input from the effect button 10 (step S702). Then, when there is no input from the effect button 10 (step S702; N), the effect button input process ends. Further, when there is an input from the effect button 10 (step S702; Y), it is determined whether or not the effect can be changed based on the operation of the effect button 10 (step S703).

If the effect cannot be changed (step S703; N), the effect reflection process is performed (step S705), and the effect button input process ends. In the effect reflection process, the operation of the effect button 10 is reflected according to the current situation. For example, when the operation of the effect button 10 is requested in the effect being executed, the change of the effect is set according to the operation of the effect button 10. Further, when the game history information or the like can be displayed based on the operation of the effect button 10, the history information or the like is displayed based on the operation of the effect button 10.

On the other hand, when the effect can be changed (step S703; Y), the effect is selected and set from the available effects (step S704), and the effect button input process ends. The usable effect is a combination of effects selected according to the stage setting value as described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, and one effect is selected and set from the combination of the effects. By making it possible to change the effect by the operation of the player in this way, it is possible to estimate the step setting value depending on the mode of changing the effect.

The effect selected in step S704 may be arbitrarily selected by the player from the available effects. For example, when the effects A to D are selected as the usable effects, the options of the effects A to D may be displayed so that the player can select an arbitrary effect by operating the effect button 10.

Further, the effect selected in step S704 may be selected by lottery from the available effects. For example, when the effects A to D are selected as the usable effects, one effect is selected by lottery from the effects A to D. In this case, the lottery may be performed by excluding the currently set effect. Further, the selection ratio of each effect may be different, and if the selection ratio is made different according to the stage setting value, the stage setting value can be estimated from here as well. That is, it is possible to infer the stage setting value from each information in the two-stage selection of the combination selection and the selection of one effect.

Further, the effect selection in step S704 may be performed in a predetermined order from the available effects. As a case of changing according to a predetermined order, for example, when the effects A to D are selected as usable effects, the effects are changed in the order of A → B → C → D → A .... In this case, the selection order of each effect may be different according to the stage setting value.

It should be noted that the period of the effect changeable state in which the effect can be changed based on the operation of the effect button 10 can be arbitrarily set, and the effect can always be changed, or the effect is changed when certain ban conditions are met. It may be possible. For example, when a certain number of games are executed, a certain time has passed, or when the date and time managed by RTC338 that manages the actual date and time becomes a predetermined date and time, it is related to the game. When the points that can be acquired reach a predetermined value, the effect changeable state may be started. Further, the effect changeable state may be started when the specific game state ST30 is started, when the specific game state ST30 continues for a predetermined period, or when the special game state ST20 is started.

Further, it is preferable to set these conditions so that the step setting value is not grasped in a short time from the opening of the game store. For example, it is assumed that 5000 games are executed or 10 hours have passed since the power was turned on, or that the time is 21:00. Further, as the time from turning on the power elapses, the step setting value may be easily estimated. For example, when the selection ratio of the usable effect is changed according to the stage setting value, the selection ratio is changed as the time from turning on the power elapses, and the higher the stage setting value is, the more the selection ratio of the effect A is set. You may try to raise it gradually. Similarly, as the duration of the specific gaming state becomes longer, the step setting value may be easily estimated.

Further, when the production is selected, the combination of usable effects may or may not be presented. When presenting, only those of the effects A to E that are usable effects may be presented, or all of the effects may be presented and the usable effects may be clearly indicated. By presenting a combination of usable effects, the player can use a clue to guess the stage setting value and improve the interest of the game. Further, although the stage setting value can be estimated by the selection mode of the effect during the game, the stage set value may be estimated by the selection mode of the effect during the customer waiting state in which the game is not performed.

Further, the combination of usable effects may be reselected when the same conditions as the start condition of the effect changeable state described above are satisfied. In this case as well, the selection may be made at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 30, or the selection may be made at a selection ratio different from this, but the selection ratio may be set according to the step setting value. preferable.

Further, when reselecting the available effect, an option different from the selection of the available effect may be presented to the player so that the selection ratio of the available effect differs depending on the selection result of the option. May be selected according to the step setting value. That is, the content of the first option differs depending on the stage setting value, and the selection rate of the usable effect, which is the second option, differs depending on the selection result of the first option, and the selection rate of the usable selection also differs. The selection ratio is set according to the stage setting value. As a result, two-step selection is performed according to the step setting value. In this case, if the player does not select the first option, the selection ratio of the usable effect may be the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Further, in the game control device 100, the range of change from the stop operation of the reel 6 may be selectable at a selection ratio according to the step setting value. Then, the effect control device 300 may determine the effect for selecting or setting the usable effect based on the change range instead of the stage setting value information. Further, although the effect button 10 is only a push button, a plurality of types of buttons such as a cross key and a push button may be provided. The effect button 10 may be operated (jumped out, vibrated, etc.).

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6, and a game control device 100. In a game machine (slot machine 1) provided with an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of a game, the game control means selects a probability value to be used for an internal lottery from a plurality of types of probability values. A settable setting means (game control device 100) is provided, and the effect control means can determine a combination of effects that can be selected from a plurality of types of effects according to a probability value set by the setting means. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to infer the stage setting value from the combination of effects, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, an operation means (effect button 10) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means can set one effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means from the combinations of the selectable effects. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the step setting value according to the operation of the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown above, and may have the following configurations. For example, a multi-symbol that functions as any of a plurality of symbols may be arranged as a symbol of the reel 6, and in particular, a multi-symbol that functions as a symbol that needs to be pressed to establish a prize, such as a watermelon symbol or a cherry symbol. You may arrange it.

Further, the change range may be different depending on the symbol on the same reel 6. For example, the replay symbol and the bell symbol may have a change range of 5 frames, and the watermelon symbol and the cherry symbol may have a change range of 0 frames.

Further, when the change range is set to a smaller change range than the normal case shown in FIG. 23 (a), or when the change range is 0 frames, the target prize can be established. The privilege may be given to the player. As a privilege, presentation of information suggesting a stage setting value, suggestion that there is an execution right of the specific game state ST30, suggestion of a state in which the establishment of a special prize is carried over, suggestion of a high probability state ST12. , Execution of special production, etc. These suggestions are made by the image display device 3, the LED, the sound, the backlight of the reel 6, and the like.

Further, the watermelon prize and the cherry prize may be established in any of a plurality of two or more stop orders, and the change range may be different depending on the stop order. That is, the difficulty level of establishment may be different depending on the stop order, and the difficulty level of establishment may be different although it is one winning combination that can be established in one game. For example, if any of the stop order of middle, right, left and the stop order of left, right, middle, one winning combination can be established, if one stop order, the change range is 5 frames, and the other. If the stop order is, the change range is set to 0 frames. In the case of the ART state, one prize can be established regardless of the stop order, but if it is not in the predetermined stop order, it may fall to the AT state or the RT state.

In addition, one winning combination can be established in any of the six stop orders, but if it is a specific stop order, which is one of the stop orders, the change range of 5 frames is set for all reels, and the specific stop order is set. If the stop order is other than 5, the change range may be less than 5 frames (for example, 0 frames). For example, when the left, middle, and right stop orders are set to the specific stop order, the change range is set to 0 frame when it is found that the stop order is not the specific stop order. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the right, middle, and left stop order, the change range is set to 0 frame from the first stop operation of the right reel 6c, and the change is also made in the subsequent stop operations of the middle reel 6b and the left reel 6a. The range is 0 frames. If the stop operation is performed in the left, right, or middle stop order, it is still unclear whether or not the stop operation is in the specific stop order at the stage of the first stop operation of the left reel 6a, so the change range is set to 5 frames. From the next operation of the right reel 6c, the change range is set to 0 frame.

By doing so, it is possible to treat one winning combination as if it were a winning combination that can only be established in a specific stop order, and even if the player does not operate in the specific stop order, the skill of the player. As a result, it is possible to have the possibility that the winning combination will be established, and it will be possible to have unprecedented playability. In addition, when playing a push order hitting game that does not notify all or part of the specific stop order, the player to whom the push order is hit can be given a privilege that the winning combination can be easily established, and the push order can be given. It is possible to give the player the possibility of acquiring the same prize value even if the player is not hit, and it is possible to improve the interest and prevent the player from suffering a great disadvantage. Further, the specific stop order in one game is not limited to one, and may be multiple.

In addition, winning combinations that require a push, such as watermelon winning and cherry winning, winning winnings that can only be established in a predetermined stop order, and winnings that are difficult to win unless they are in a specific stop order as described above. If the winning combination cannot be established when the winning combination is internally won, a freeze state is generated after all the reels 6 are stopped, the reels 6 are operated, and the winning combination that should have been established. The symbol combination of may be shown. Such an operation may be performed for all the winning combinations, or may be performed only for some winning combinations. For example, when the cherry winning combination cannot be established and the replay winning combination is established. It may be done only when the same prize value is given.

In addition, the timing of the stop operation for establishing a prize may be notified for the symbol that needs to be pressed. This notification is performed by the display on the image display device 3, the blinking of the LED, the backlight of the reel 6, the voice, and the like. In the notification of the timing of the stop operation, the notification may be made when the target symbol reaches the stop position for establishing the prize, or the target symbol can be stopped at the stop position for establishing the prize. It may be used to notify that the change range is within the range. The change range may be the change range applied when performing the stop operation this time, or may be the narrowest range of the applicable change range (3 frames for cherry winning, 1 frame for watermelon winning). good. Further, the notification period may be limited, and for example, it may be a period from when all the reels 6 rotate at a constant speed and the stop operation becomes possible until the reels 6 rotate a predetermined number of times. This may be performed during the period from the stop operation of the reel 6 to the rotation of the reel 6 a predetermined number of times.

In addition, the type of special winning or small winning combination that has been established, the stop operation timing of the reel 6 such as whether or not the stop operation was performed when a specific symbol is in a specific position, and the game different from the game by the reel 6. The subsequent change range may be set according to the result of. For example, in the specific game state ST30 performed after the end of the special game state ST20 based on the establishment of the SBB prize, the change range is set to 5 frames, and in the specific game state ST30 performed after the end of the special game state ST20 based on the establishment of the NBB prize. The range is set to 3 frames, and the change range is set to 0 frames in the specific game state ST30 performed after the end of the special game state ST20 based on the establishment of the RB prize.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to set a change range different from other prizes for the watermelon prize and the cherry prize, but it is also possible to set the change range individually for other prize winners. For example, the change range at the time of the stop operation of each reel 6 may be set individually for the special replay 1 prize and the special replay 2 prize. Further, even if the winning combination is the same, the range of change may be different. For example, a bell 1 prize in which the change range of each reel 6 is 5 frames and a bell 1 prize in which the change range of each reel 6 is 0 frames may be provided in the bell 1 prize.

In addition, a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, such as the special replay 1 winning and the special replay 2 winning, is established if the winning combination is not in the predetermined stop order for the winning combination that is common to other winning combination. If this is not the case, the reel 6 to be stopped first may be the reel 6 having a common symbol. For example, in the case of the special replay 1 prize and the special replay 2 prize, since the symbols of the middle reel 6b are both replays, the middle reel 6b is set as the first stop reel. By doing so, it is possible to delay the timing of determining which prize is awarded, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, if the winning combinations that share a part of the symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination are duplicated, the winning combination that is established depends on the skill of the player, and the interest of the game is further improved. Can be made to.

In addition, it is possible to establish a winning combination in which a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is common to other winning combinations, even if it is not in the predetermined stop order, and the stop order other than the predetermined stop order. In the case of, the range of change may be small and it may be difficult to establish. Further, for the reel 6 which is a common symbol, a change range in which the common symbol can be stopped may be set, and for the other reels 6, the change range may be narrower than that of the reel 6 which is a common symbol. .. For example, in the case of special replay 1 prize and special replay 2 prize, the change range in which the replay can be stopped is always set for the middle reel 6b, and the change range is narrower than that of the middle reel 6b for the other reels 6. You may.

In addition, when a small winning combination prize that can be added to increase the difference number, which is the end condition of the specific game state ST30, is internally won, it is added depending on whether or not the mode of establishment of the small winning combination condition satisfies the notification condition. The notification timing of the difference number may be different. For example, if the player has internally won a small winning combination that can be added to increase the difference number that is the end condition of the specific game state ST30, the number of drawn frames when the third stop reel is stopped is within the predetermined number of frames ( For example, when the notification condition of (0 frames) is satisfied, the difference number of sheets to be added is notified immediately when the small winning combination is established, and when the notification condition is not satisfied, the addition is performed at the timing of the next game or later. The difference number of sheets to be notified may be notified. When the notification condition is not satisfied, the case where the small winning combination cannot be established and the case where the small winning combination is established but the number of frames is larger than the predetermined number of drawing frames are included. It should be noted that the notification condition of the difference number to be added can be arbitrarily set.

Further, as described above, the notification of the difference number to be added is set as the timing after the next game, and when the notification has not been performed yet, the difference number which is the end condition of the specific game state ST30 is newly increased. If the notification condition is met even if the small winning combination is internally won, the difference number added due to the establishment of the small winning combination and the notification are carried over with the establishment of the small winning combination. It is also possible to notify the difference number to be made. In this case, the notification may be made so that the difference number added due to the establishment of the small winning combination and the difference number added due to the notification being carried over can be distinguished, or may be notified in total.

Further, the set change range may be notified. The mode of notification may be any mode, but the number of frames in the change range may be clearly displayed by the image display device 3, voice, or LED, or may be a suggestion display. Further, although the change range is not notified or suggested in advance, the change range may be notified or suggested by the image display device 3, voice, or LED at the time of the stop operation. For example, the larger the range of change, the higher the sound may be output during the stop operation. Further, the number of frames (slip number) actually changed at the time of the stop operation, not the change range, may be notified or suggested by the image display device 3, voice, or LED.

Further, although the change range is set individually for each reel 6, only the upper limit value of the change range that can be used in one game may be set so that the stop position of each reel 6 can be changed within this range. For example, if the upper limit is set to 10 frames in one game and the first stop reel is stopped by changing 4 frames, the remaining 6 frames of change range can be used, and then the second stop. If the reel is stopped by changing 5 frames, the change range of the remaining 1 frame can be used when the 3rd stop reel is stopped.

The upper limit of this change range can be set according to the game state, the winning combination, the result of the lottery for determining the upper limit, and the like. Further, the set upper limit value and the remaining change range may be notified or suggested. Further, if there is a remaining change range for the game at the end of one game, it may be possible to carry it over to the next game or later.

Further, the maximum change range of each reel 6 shown in FIG. 23 can also be applied at the same time. For example, when the watermelon winning is tempted including the watermelon B, the change is made even if the remaining change range is 2 or more. The range is 1. On the contrary, when the watermelon prize is tempered only by watermelon A but the remaining change range is 4 or less, the change range is the value of the remaining change range. That is, the smaller of the remaining change range and the change range corresponding to the reel 6 to be stopped is applied.

Further, in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c), the change range is set according to the stop order, but the change range may be set at the position of the reel 6 as in FIG. 23 (a). .. For example, the change range of the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b is set to 5 frames, and the change range of the right reel 6c is set to 0 frames. By setting the change range at the position of the reel 6 in this way, the difficulty level of the winning combination, which requires pressing and cannot be established unless the stop order is predetermined, changes depending on the selected stop order. , The fun of the game can be improved.

That is, when the right reel 6c is selected as the first stop reel, it may be stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower positions, so that it is substantially allowed to stop within a range of three frames. Further, when the right reel 6c is selected as the second stop reel, it is selected as the first stop reel because it is limited to any range of 1 to 3 frames depending on the stop mode of the first stop reel. Difficulty is higher than in the case. When the right reel 6c is selected as the third stop reel, the difficulty level is the highest because it is limited to the range of one frame determined according to the stop mode of the first stop reel and the second stop reel. ..

Further, a fall replay in which the specific game state ST30 is terminated when the winning combination is established may be provided, and the ease of establishment of the fall replay may be changed depending on the set value of the change range. For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c), the change range is set according to the gaming state and the stop mode of the other reels 6, and as described above, the change range is set at the position of the reel 6 and the stop order is set. May be specified.

Next, the execution mode and the effect of the specific gaming state and the special gaming state will be described. FIG. 41 shows an example of the execution mode of the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), the specific gaming state is started when the condition for starting the specific gaming state is satisfied in the specific gaming state and the normal gaming state that is not the special gaming state (t51). The specific game state ends when the difference number reaches a predetermined number, and the specific game state can be executed until the difference number reaches 200 when the condition for starting the specific game state is satisfied. In addition, by satisfying conditions such as a specific small winning combination, it is possible to increase the number of difference sheets, which is the end condition of the specific game state.

In addition, an advantageous section is started with the start of the specific gaming state. The advantageous section is the period during which either the specific gaming state or the special gaming state is being executed. The number of games to be executed in this advantageous section is counted, and when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1500 games), these are terminated even during the execution of the specific game state or the special game state, and the normal game state is set. It is designed to do.

After that, the bonus prize is internally won during the specific game state (t52). Even if there is an internal winning of this bonus prize, the specific game state continues, and the difference number that is the end condition of the specific game state is also continuously counted. Then, when the bonus prize is established in the specific game state, the specific game state is interrupted and the state shifts to the special game state (t53).

The special game state ends when the difference number reaches the specified number (t53), but the difference number that is the end condition of the special game state is different from the difference number that is the end condition of the specific game state. It is counted. That is, during the special game state, the counting of the difference number of sheets, which is the end condition of the specific game state, is interrupted. As will be described later, the difference number of sheets displayed on the image display device 3 is displayed in total between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. Further, even if there is a transition from the specific gaming state to the special gaming state, it is still an advantageous section, and the number of games executed in the advantageous section is continuously counted.

When the special gaming state ends, the interrupted specific gaming state is resumed (t54). As a result, the counting of the difference number, which is the end condition of the specific game state, is restarted. At this time, the counting is restarted from the difference number at the time of interruption due to the start of the special game state. If there is an addition due to the execution of the special game state, the difference number will increase due to the addition. Further, even if there is a transition from the special gaming state to the specific gaming state, it is still an advantageous section, and the number of games executed in the advantageous section is continuously counted.

When the game progresses in the specific game state and the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the specific game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state, and the advantageous section ends (t55). Here, the end of the specific game state due to the difference number is the timing (t56) earlier than this, but the number of games executed in the advantageous section before that has reached the predetermined number (t55), and it is specified at this point. The game state ends.

FIG. 41B shows a case where the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number during the execution of the special gaming state generated during the execution of the specific gaming state. First, a bonus prize is established during the execution of the specific gaming state, and the special gaming state is started (t61). Here, the number of games executed in the advantageous section before the end timing (t63) of the special game state due to the difference number has reached a predetermined number (t63), and at this point, the special game state is ended and the normal game state is entered. The transition is made and the advantageous section ends (t62). In addition, the specific gaming states (t63 to t64) that were interrupted by the start of the special gaming state and were scheduled to be restarted with the end of the special gaming state will not be executed.

If the bonus prize is internally won in a situation where the special game state may be terminated when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the predetermined timing It is also possible to perform an effect of suggesting or notifying that the special gaming state ends in the normal gaming state.

FIG. 42 shows an example of the effect of the image display device 3 in the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. When the condition for starting the specific game state is satisfied and the specific game state is started in the normal game state other than the specific game state and the special game state, the notification of the start of the specific game state is notified as shown in FIG. 42 (a). As a result, it is notified that the tiger mode, which is the effect mode corresponding to the specific gaming state, is started. During the specific game state, as shown in FIG. 42B, the effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is performed, and the cumulative information display 92 indicating the current difference number (acquired number) is performed. In the cumulative information display 92, the difference number in the specific game state and the difference number in the special game state are totaled and displayed. That is, the difference number in the advantageous section is displayed.

When the game is started from the state shown in FIG. 42 (b), the difference number is subtracted by 3 in the cumulative information display 92 according to the number of bets as shown in FIG. 42 (c). In addition, here, the bell prize is internally won, and the stop order for establishing the bell prize is shown. When the bell winning is established, the number of payouts is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (d), and is added to the cumulative information display 92 as shown in FIG. 42 (e).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 42 (e) and 42 (f), when the watermelon prize and the SBB prize are won in duplicate, a suggestion display suggesting that the watermelon prize has been won is displayed. When the watermelon winning is established, the number of payouts is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (f), and is added to the cumulative information display 92 as shown in FIG. 42 (h). Here, the bonus prize is internally won and there is a bonus flag, but the notification or production that the bonus prize can be established is not performed. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game in the specific game state without being aware of the bonus winning.

After that, the game progresses with the bonus flag, and the game in which the result is out of order is started as shown in FIGS. 42 (i) and 42 (j). Since the result is out of order, it is possible to establish a bonus prize. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42 (j), a display prompting the user to aim for the establishment of the SBB prize is displayed. Since this display is performed in the same position and in the same manner as the display of the stop order when the small winning combination is established and the display of the type of the small winning combination won internally, the player is not aware of the bonus winning and is a specific game. It becomes possible to proceed with the game of the state.

Here, since the player cannot establish the bonus prize and the game ends as a result of the loss and there is no payout, the number of payouts is not displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (k). In addition, the bonus flag is carried over to the next game transition. Then, the game progresses with the bonus flag, and the game in which the result is out of order is started as shown in FIGS. 42 (l) and 42 (m). Since the result is out of order, it is possible to establish a bonus prize. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42 (m), a display prompting the user to aim for the establishment of the SBB prize is displayed. Here, the player has established a bonus prize, the specific game state is interrupted, and the special game state is started.

When starting the special game state, as shown in FIG. 42 (n), the effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is changed to the display of the “super tiger mode” which is the effect mode corresponding to the special game state. Will be done. Other than this, no special effect display is performed, and a display similar to the display at the end of the game as shown in FIG. 42 (k) is performed. Since the number of payouts due to the establishment of the SBB prize is 0, the number of payouts is not displayed. In addition, the cumulative information display 92 inherits the display contents in the specific game state, and the number of sheets acquired in the special game state is added to the number of sheets acquired in the specific game state. However, internally, the counting of the difference number in the specific gaming state is interrupted, and the counting of the difference number in the special gaming state is started.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 42 (o) to 42 (r), the display mode is the same as that of the specific gaming state even in the special gaming state, and a special effect indicating that the special gaming state is not performed is not performed. When the special gaming state ends and the specific gaming state is resumed, as shown in FIG. 42 (s), the effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is the effect mode corresponding to the specific game state, "tiger". The display is changed to "Mode". Other than this, no special effect display is performed, and a display similar to the display at the end of the game as shown in FIG. 42 (k) is performed. In addition, the cumulative information display 92 inherits the display contents in the special game state, and the number of sheets acquired in the specific game state is added to the number of sheets acquired at the end of the special game state. However, internally, the counting of the difference number in the special game state is finished, and the counting of the difference number in the interrupted specific game state is restarted.

When transitioning between the specific game state and the special game state, there is no fanfare time for delaying the start of the game at the start of the special game state or no ending time for delaying the start of the game at the end of the special game state. Even at the time of transition between the state and the special game state, the game can be executed at the same interval as the game progresses in the specific game state. Further, the cumulative information display 92 is displayed by taking over even if the gaming state is shifted between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. The effect mode display 91 is also inherited in almost the same manner. The cumulative value notification unit 92 and the effect mode display 91 form a specific display that is continuously displayed between the specific game state and the special game state.

That is, in the production in the special game state, the game proceeds while leaving the elements of the production in the specific game state. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the specific game state and the special game state without separation, and it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the special game state, and even if there is a transition of the game state, a feeling of ball ejection and a sense of speed, It is possible to maintain the player's sense of rhythm and improve the interest of the game. Further, in the cumulative information display 92, the difference number of sheets in the specific game state and the special game state is added up, and the value becomes larger than in the case of notifying each separately, giving the player the feeling of winning a large number of medals. Can be given.

After that, when the predetermined period before the end of the specific gaming state is reached, a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of a change in the gaming state is executed as shown in FIGS. 42 (t) and 42 (u). This suggestion effect suggests that if the ally character and the enemy character fight and the ally character wins, the specific game state will continue as a favorable result for the player, and if the ally character loses, the specific game will be disadvantageous to the player. It is suggested that the state ends. Here, since the specific game state ends, as shown in FIG. 42 (u), the effect of losing the ally character is performed and the specific game state ends. At the end of the specific gaming state, after notifying the difference number (acquired number) as shown in FIG. 42 (v), the process shifts to the production of the normal gaming state.

The suggestion effect is not only when the specific game state ends when the difference number reaches a predetermined number, but also when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number as shown in FIG. It is also executed when the special game state ends. That is, it is commonly executed when the advantageous section ends. In this way, by using a common suggestion effect regardless of the conditions under which the advantageous section ends, the game ends when the number of games executed in the advantageous section, which is unintended for the player, reaches a predetermined number. Even in that case, it is possible to finish without any discomfort.

The suggestion effect is also used to suggest that the bonus prize has been internally won in the normal game state. However, when a bonus prize is internally won in a specific game state, a suggestion effect suggesting the internal winning is not performed so that the player is not aware of the special game state. Of course, if the advantageous section does not end or if the bonus prize is not internally won, the so-called Gase effect can be executed with a predetermined probability. In addition, the content of the suggestion effect is not limited to that shown here.

If the symbol corresponding to the bonus prize is not a special symbol combination such as "777" but a symbol combination using a symbol generally used as a small winning combination, it becomes difficult to understand the establishment of the bonus prize. It is possible to eliminate the division between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. Commonly used designs for small prizes include bells, watermelons, and cherries. Further, the same effect can be obtained by using the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus prize as the symbol combination used in the small winning combination prize. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to the SBB prize may be "Replay Bell Bell". In addition, if a symbol combination that can be established without pressing the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning is used, the special game state can be started without the player being aware of it, and the specific game state and the special game state can be further separated. Can be eliminated.

Further, in FIG. 42 (j) and the like, a display (here, "Aim for 7 !!") is displayed to indicate a corresponding symbol in a game in which a bonus prize can be established in a specific game state, but other displays are displayed. The design may be instructed by. For example, an image showing a portion of the reel 6 facing the symbol display window 5 may be used to display which symbol is to be stopped on the effective line or the pseudo effective line. In this case, all the symbols in the portion where the reel 6 faces the symbol display window 5 may be displayed, or only the main symbols may be displayed. For example, it is possible to display the symbols that need to be pressed and not to display the symbols that do not need to be pressed. By hiding the symbols that do not need to be pressed, it becomes easier to see and understand.

Further, for example, when there are a plurality of stop modes in which the stop display is possible, such as when either the stop mode in which the symbols are lined up in the middle line or the stop mode in which the symbols are lined up in the upward-sloping line is selected depending on the timing of the stop operation. May display an image showing some or all of the stopping modes. Further, both the case where the symbols are aligned on the effective line and the case where the symbols are aligned on the pseudo effective line may be displayed.

Further, in the cumulative information display 92, the value of the difference number of sheets at which the specific game state ends and the value of the difference number of sheets at which the special game state ends are not notified, but these are notified. You may do so. Further, when there is an addition in the specific game state, an additional effect for notifying the addition may be performed, and when a special game state occurs in the specific game state, the same effect as the additional effect may be performed. .. By adding, the difference number of sheets until the end of the specific game state increases and the period of the specific game state is extended, but the occurrence of the special game state also increases by the difference number that can be acquired in the special game state. It is extended, and by treating them equally as an addition, it can be made to appear that the specific gaming state has continued for a long period of time.

In addition, the effect modes corresponding to the specific game state and the special game state are different, and different displays are performed on the effect mode display 91, but the specific game state and the special game state are the same effect mode as the specific game state. The display of the effect mode display 91 may be the same in any of the special game states. That is, the display contents of the image display device 3 may be the same in the specific game state and the special game state.

Further, when ending the advantageous section, an end result that forms a specific symbol combination may be derived and ended. At the end of the advantageous section, for example, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number in the specific game state, or when the difference number reaches the specified number in the special game state and does not shift to the specific game state, the game executed in the advantageous section. For example, when the number reaches a predetermined number. In these cases, the end result may be derived to notify the player of the end of the advantageous section. In particular, when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the advantageous section ends at an unnatural timing, so if the end result is derived, the game shifts to the normal game state. By impressing that, you will be able to finish the advantageous section without any discomfort. Further, a specific end effect may be performed instead of the end result or together with the end result.

Further, here, both the specific game state and the special game state are ended when the difference number of sheets satisfies the end condition, but the end may be made under other conditions. For example, both the specific game state and the special game state may be ended when the number of games executed in each game state satisfies the end condition. If the number of games executed in the specific game state ST30 does not satisfy the end condition of the specific game state ST30 (there is a state in which there are remaining games), a special winning combination is established and the game shifts to the special game state ST20. After the end of the special game state ST20, the game shifts to the specific game state ST30 to consume the remaining number of games. When managing the transition of the game state by the number of games in this way, the cumulative information display 92 displays the number of games played. Further, when shifting between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the number of games displayed on the cumulative information display 92 in the gaming state before the transition.

Further, when the special gaming state or the specific gaming state is terminated when the number of games to be executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the display of the cumulative value notification unit 92 is terminated or the difference number is not clearly indicated. It may be a specific display (for example, "MAX"). In this case, the difference number displayed on the cumulative value notification unit 92 ends without satisfying the end conditions of the special game state or the specific game state, and the player may be dissatisfied. When it is clear that the special game state or the specific game state is terminated when the number of games to be executed reaches a predetermined number, it is preferable not to clearly indicate the difference number.

In addition, the display on the image display device 3 is made common between the special game state and the specific game state, so that the effect in the special game state proceeds while leaving the elements of the effect in the specific game state. However, other elements may be shared. For example, since the specific game state notifies the push order, the push order may be notified even in the special game state. However, in the special game state, the bells in any push order are won and derived, so it is not necessary to notify the push order. Therefore, the push order is notified as an effect. Then, for example, setting suggestion effects and points may be given according to the number of times according to the pressing order (the image displayed at the end of the special game state tends to be the one corresponding to the set value, and the points Special effects such as the song being released at will be executed).

Further, since the push order is used for the effect, the effect control means 300 notifies the selected push order. In this case, it is desirable that the display mode is different from the push order notification when the push order bell is won. For example, in the push order notification when the push order bell is won in the specific game state, a color (yellow) or an image (the same image as the bell pattern) reminiscent of the bell is added to the push order image, and the winning is established. The first payout sound is output as a payout sound, and the light is emitted in a color (yellow) reminiscent of a push order bell as a light emission mode at the time of payout. On the other hand, the push order notification in the effect during the special game state does not add the image as a color (for example, black) that does not remind the push order image of the bell. In addition, when the prize is established, a second payout sound different from the first payout sound is output as the payout sound, and the light emission mode at the time of payout is a color (white only) that does not remind the push order bell. To do. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the push order does not affect the result of the game, and it becomes clear that even if the push order is incorrect, there is no significant disadvantage.

Further, the start condition of the AT state and the start condition of the RT state may be different, or the end condition of the AT state and the end condition of the RT state may be different. For example, the end condition of the AT state may be such that the difference number is a predetermined number, and the end condition of the RT state may be used as the result mode of the game to derive a specific end result. Then, the period from the end of the AT state to the derivation of the end result may be set as the end preparation state (RT state) of the specific game state, and the normal game state may be reached through this end preparation state. The production (mainly the screen) in the end preparation state displays the same part (background image) as in the normal game state and the image displayed during or at the end of the specific game state (image of the end of the tiger mode, display of the number of acquired sheets, etc.). May be good. That is, the display may be a mixture of the elements of the normal gaming state and the elements of the specific gaming state. As a result, it is possible to produce a transition from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state without discomfort.

Further, for example, the start condition of the AT state is set to satisfy the predetermined condition after the acquisition of the ART right or the acquisition of the ART right, and the start condition of the RT state is used as the result mode of the game to derive a specific start result. Is also good. Then, the period from the start of the AT state to the derivation of the start number may be set as the start preparation state (AT state) of the specific game state, and the ART state may be reached through this start preparation state. As the effect (mainly the screen) in the start preparation state, the same part as the normal game state (background image) and the same part as the specific game state (notification of push order, etc.) may be displayed. That is, the display may be a mixture of the elements of the normal gaming state and the elements of the specific gaming state. As a result, the specific game state can be started without any discomfort.

In this way, when the AT state and the RT state can be taken in addition to the ART state, these are all states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST10, so that the ART state, the AT state, and the RT state are specified. It can be treated as a game state ST20, that is, an advantageous section. Further, a plurality of states having different ease of addition may be provided in the ART state, the AT state and the RT state, and these states are also included in the advantageous section. The ART state may be set as the specific gaming state ST30, and the AT state and the RT state may be treated as a gaming state different from the specific gaming state ST30. In this case as well, the AT state and the RT state are included in the advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section includes at least the special gaming state ST20 and the specific gaming state ST30, and may include other states.

Further, there is a normal game state ST10 as a normal section (normal period) that is not an advantageous section, but this normal game state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 and a high probability state ST12, and further shifts to the specific game state ST30. It also includes a chance zone with a high probability of being a player and a predetermined period after a rare role is derived. The low-probability state ST11, the high-probability state ST12, the chance zone, and the predetermined period after the rare combination is derived may be treated as a game state different from the normal game state ST10, and in this case as well, these states may be treated. Should be included in the normal section. That is, the normal section may include at least the normal gaming state ST1 and may include other states.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination each time a game is executed accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. , A plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6 are provided, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is internally. In the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery, in the game machine (slot machine 1) in which the winning combination is established, the winning combination is won by operating a plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order. The control means is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST10 and the normal game state ST10 as the game state, including the specific combination in which the above is established and the special combination in which the special game state is generated by the establishment of the winning prize. , A special game state ST30 that shifts based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special game state ST20 that shifts based on the establishment of a special role, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST10, are set. Then, the game information in the specific game state ST30 is accumulated, and the specific game state ST30 is terminated based on the cumulative result satisfying the end condition, and the special combination is internally elected in the specific game state ST30. Also, the specific game state ST30 is continued and the accumulation of game information in the specific game state ST30 is continued. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without distinction, and the interest of the game can be improved. The cumulative game information includes the number of differences and the number of games.

Further, a display device (image display device 3) capable of displaying information related to the game is provided, and the control means accumulates the game information in the special game state ST20, and the special game is based on the cumulative result satisfying the end condition. It is possible to display the cumulative information display 92 for displaying information on the cumulative result of the game information in the specific game state ST30 or the special game state ST20 on the display device, which is configured to end the state ST20. When a special winning combination is established in ST30 and the system shifts to the special gaming state ST20, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the display content of the cumulative information display 92 displayed in the specific gaming state ST30. It will be done like this. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without distinction, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, a display device capable of displaying information related to the game is provided, and the control means accumulates the game information in the special game state ST20 and terminates the special game state ST20 based on the cumulative result satisfying the end condition. It is possible to display the cumulative information 92 for displaying the information regarding the cumulative result of the game information in the specific game state ST30 or the special game state ST20 on the display device, and the specific game after the end of the special game state ST20. When the state ST30 is entered, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the display content of the cumulative information display 92 displayed in the special game state ST20. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without distinction, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the control means accumulates the number of game media acquired as the game information in the specific game state ST30 in the specific game state ST30, and terminates the specific game state ST30 based on the cumulative result satisfying the end condition. , The number of game media acquired as game information in the special game state ST20 in the special game state ST20 is accumulated, and the special game state ST20 is terminated based on the cumulative result satisfying the end condition. Become. Therefore, the end condition of both the special game state and the specific game state can be determined by the number of acquired game media, and the effects can be shared and the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without separation. , The interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game machine provided with a control means (game control device 100) that executes a game that displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and executes control capable of generating a special game state when the result of the game is a special result. In (slot machine 1), a display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display device (image display device 3) is provided, and the control means has at least a normal game state ST10 as a game state. It is possible to set a specific game state ST30 which is more advantageous than the normal game state ST10 and a special game state ST20 which shifts according to a special result, and a normal period including at least the normal game state ST10 and a special game. The game is executed in any period of the advantageous period (advantageous section) including at least the state ST20 and the specific game state ST30, and the special game state ST20 and the specific game state ST30 are terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. It is a configuration, and the advantageous period can be shifted from the advantageous period to the normal period by an end condition different from the end condition of the special gaming state ST20 and the end condition of the specific game state ST30, and the normal period is a plurality of transition conditions. When one of the transition conditions is satisfied, it is possible to shift from the normal period to the advantageous period, and the display control means changes to the special gaming state ST20 according to the special result of the game in the specific gaming state ST30. In the case of the transition, the specific display displayed in the specific game state ST30 is taken over and displayed. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without distinction, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 43A shows a case where the bonus winning is internally won in the specific game state (t81), but the number of games executed in the advantageous section before the bonus winning is established reaches a predetermined number (t82). It was.

A bonus flag is set to indicate that the bonus prize can be established by the internal winning of the bonus prize (t71). This bonus flag is carried over to the next game even if the bonus winning cannot be established in the running game. Here, the bonus winning cannot be established with this bonus flag set, the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, and the specific game state is set before the scheduled end timing (t73). Is finished (t72). In this case, the bonus flag is cleared as the specific game state ends and the advantageous section ends. That is, it is prevented that the bonus prize that is internally won cannot be established.

In FIG. 43 (b), the addition condition is set in a situation where the timing (t82) when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number is earlier than the end timing (t83) of the specific game state due to the difference number of sheets. The case where it was established (t81) was shown. In this case, it is clear that the period of the specific gaming state (t83 to t84) extended by the increase in the difference number due to the addition is not executed. In this case, the difference number is not added. As a result, the player is prevented from feeling dissatisfied with the fact that the additional amount is not executed.

In a situation where the timing (t82) when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number is earlier than the end timing (t83) of the specific game state due to the difference number, the difference number is added internally. However, the player may not be notified that there was an addition. Further, the addition condition itself may not be satisfied. For example, make sure that the lottery for the addition is not performed, or that the lottery for the addition is always selected not to be added.

As shown in FIG. 43, even if the bonus winning is not established or the addition is not executed, the information on the bonus winning that was established in the past, the information on the small winning combination that was duplicated with the bonus winning, and the ART are related. In the history information for recording information and the like, the bonus winning, the information of the small winning combination that is duplicated with the bonus winning, and the additional information may be recorded. The history information includes the game machine history information which is the history information of the game machine and the player history information which is the game history information of the player, but the bonus prize is not established only in one of the history information. The information of the small winning combination that was won in duplicate with the bonus winning, the information of the additional winning that was not executed may be recorded, or the information of both may be recorded.

For example, since the player does not recognize the existence of the bonus prize that was not established or the addition that was not executed, it may not be recorded in the player history information. However, the information of the small winning combination that is duplicated with the bonus winning may be recorded in the player history information, or may be recorded as not being duplicated. In addition, since the bonus prizes that were not established as a result of the lottery in the game machine and the additions that were not executed are still won, all of them may be recorded as the game machine history information.

Further, the processing as shown in FIGS. 41 and 43, which is performed when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, is performed in the advantageous section management processing (step S119, see FIG. 15) in the game control device 100. In this process, when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number and the process as shown in FIGS. 41 and 43 is performed, information to that effect is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Is also good.

Next, the effect associated with the addition of the game value will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, when the payout of medals, which is a game medium, is started as the granting of the game value, the speakers 4a and 4b, which form the sound output means, start to output the granting sound for notifying the payout of the medals ( t101). Further, the flow path contact sound caused by the medals reaching and contacting the flow path is emitted with a delay of the time (t101 to t102) when the medals paid out from the medal payout device reach the flow path (t102). .. Further, the lower plate contact sound caused by the medals reaching and contacting the lower plate 27 is emitted with a delay by the time (t101 to t103) when the medals paid out from the medal payout device reach the lower plate 27 (t101 to t103). t103).

In the middle of this payout, the medals stored in the medal payout device disappear, and the medals are jammed in the medal payout device. The medals that are driven by the medal payout motor 63 but are paid out by the medal payout sensor 59. A medal payout error has occurred (t104). Along with this, the payout of medals is interrupted, and the output of the imparted sound is stopped along with this interruption (t104). Further, the stop of the flow path contact sound (t105) and the stop of the lower plate contact sound (t106) are delayed from the stop of the medal payout by the arrival time from the medal payout device, respectively. Further, with the occurrence of the medal payout error, the output of the error notification sound from the speakers 4a and 4b is started, and the error light emission is started in the decoration device 46 provided with the LED (t104). The error light emission is to emit light in a specific light emitting mode which is a predetermined light emitting mode for notifying an abnormality.

After that, when the medal payout error is cleared, the suspended medal payout is resumed (t107). Further, the start of the flow path contact sound (t108) and the start of the lower plate contact sound (t109) are delayed from the start of medal payout by the arrival time from the medal payout device, respectively. In addition, the output of the error notification sound is stopped when the medal payout error is cleared. Here, even if the medal payout error is cleared and the payout is restarted, the grant sound is not restarted. This makes it easier to hear the driving sound of the medal payout device, the flow path contact sound, and the lower plate contact sound, and it is possible to confirm by sound whether or not the abnormality of the game machine has been resolved.

In addition, the output of the error notification sound is stopped when the medal payout error is cleared, but the error emission does not end immediately after the medal payout error is cleared, and is executed at least until the start of the lower plate contact sound (t109). It is designed to end after that (t110). This indicates that attention should be paid to the driving sound of the medal payout device, the flow path contact sound, and the lower plate contact sound.

Then, when all the medals to be paid out are paid out, the payout of the medals ends (t111). The stop of the flow path contact sound (t112) and the stop of the lower plate contact sound (t113) are delayed from the stop of the medal payout by the arrival time from the medal payout device, respectively.

[Payment appearance setting process]
FIG. 45 is executed to set an effect related to medal payout in the lamp & sound & image editing process (step S519) for setting various effect modes in the main process executed by the effect control device 300. The payout appearance setting process is shown. In this payout appearance setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a payout flag (step S801).

The payout flag is a flag set during the period from the start to the completion of the payout of medals. When there is no payout flag (step S801; N), it is determined whether or not the game control device 100 has received the payout start command to be transmitted when starting the payout of medals (step S802). If the payout start command has not been received (step S802; N), the process proceeds to step S814. When the payout start command is received (step S802; Y), the payout flag is set (step S803), and the output of the added sound is started (step S804).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game control device 100 has received the grant end command to be transmitted when the medal payout is completed (step S811). If the payout end command has not been received (step S811; N), the process proceeds to step S814. When the payout end command is received (step S811; Y), the payout flag is cleared (step S812), the output of the added sound is stopped (step S813), and the process proceeds to step S814.

On the other hand, when there is a payout flag (step S801; Y), it is determined whether or not the payout error canceling command transmitted from the game control device 100 is received when the medal payout error is cleared (step S805). When this payout error release command is received (step S805; Y), the initial value is set in the error light emission timer. The error light emission timer measures the time from the cancellation of the medal payout error to the continuation of the error light emission, and corresponds to a longer time than the time from the cancellation of the medal payout error to the output of the lower plate contact sound as the initial value. Set the value to be used. Further, the output of the error notification sound is stopped (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S811.

If the payout error release command has not been received (step S805; N), it is determined whether or not the payout error occurrence command transmitted from the game control device 100 has been received when the medal payout error has occurred (step). S808). If the payout error occurrence command has not been received (step S808; N), the process proceeds to step S811. When the payout error occurrence command is received (step S808; Y), the error light emission is started (step S809), the output of the error notification sound is started (step S810), and the process proceeds to step S813 to give the added sound. Stops the output of.

In step S814, if the error light emission timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S814), and it is determined whether the error light emission timer has become 0 (step S815). Then, when the error light emission timer is not set to 0 (step S815; N), the payout appearance setting process ends. When the error light emission timer becomes 0 (step S815; Y), the end of the error light emission is set (step S816), and the payout appearance setting process is ended.

Although it is said that the added sound is not output after the medal payout error is cleared, the volume may be reduced as compared with the normal payout. Further, after the medal payout error is cleared, the volume of sounds other than the added sound may be reduced or the output may be stopped. This makes it easier to hear the driving sound of the medal payout device, the flow path contact sound, and the lower plate contact sound.

In addition, there are cases where medals are paid out based on the establishment of a prize, and cases where medals are paid out by canceling credits. In both cases, the granting sound is controlled as shown in FIG. However, when the medal is paid out based on the establishment of the prize, the granting sound is controlled as shown in FIG. 44, and when the medal is paid out based on the cancellation of the credit, the granting sound is accompanied by the cancellation of the medal payout error. May be restarted. If the medal is paid out based on the cancellation of the credit, there is a possibility that the medal will be paid out by the act of illegally paying out the medal, so by canceling the credit by restarting the granting sound based on the cancellation of the medal payout error. It is possible to notify the surroundings that the payout is being made.

In addition to paying out game media such as medals, the addition of game value is also added to credits. The added sound may be output even when the credit is added. Further, in the case of addition to credit, the addition to credit may be interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality, and in this case, the granting sound may be stopped. Then, if the interrupted addition is resumed after the addition to the credit is interrupted, the added sound associated with the addition may not be output, or in the case of the addition to the credit, the addition is resumed. The added sound may be output accordingly.

Further, in the case of addition to the credit, the effect related to the addition of the added sound or the like may be terminated when an abnormality occurs. In the case of addition to credits, the addition to credits has already been completed at the time of executing the effect related to the grant, and no inconvenience occurs even if the effect is not restarted after the abnormality is resolved.

Further, in order to easily generate the flow path contact sound or increase the flow path contact sound, a sound generating member such as an uneven portion or a metal plate may be provided on the wall portion of the flow path from which the medal is paid out. .. It is desirable that the position to be provided is the part where the medal and the flow path are most in contact with each other in the part where the medal flows from the medal payout device (placed in the part where the medal has the most momentum). Further, in order to make the lower plate contact sound more likely to be generated or the lower plate contact sound to be louder, a sound generating member may be provided at a portion where the medals flowing into the lower plate 27 may come into contact with each other. .. For example, all the parts where the medals flowing into the lower plate 27 may come into contact may be made of metal, only the parts where the medals protruding from the outlet of the flow path come into contact most may be made of metal, or the outlet of the flow path may be made of metal. The edge of the medal may be covered with a metal member so that the contact sound can be easily heard (the material may be different from other members even if it is not metal). In addition, since the BGM is larger than the normal game state in the specific game state or the special game state, after the medal payout error is cleared, the flow path contact sound or the lower plate contact is caused by fading in (gradually increasing) or the like. The sound may be easier to hear.

From the above, the sound output means (speaker 4a,) capable of outputting sound in the game machine (slot machine 1) capable of executing the game based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions and imparting the game value according to the result of the game. 4b) and a sound output control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means, and the sound output control means can output the added sound from the sound output means as the game value is added. If the granting of the interrupted game value is resumed after the granting of the game value is interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality, it is possible not to output the imparted sound associated with the grant. Therefore, it becomes easier to hear the driving sound of the medal payout device, the flow path contact sound, and the lower plate contact sound, and it is possible to confirm by sound whether the abnormality of the game machine has been resolved, and it is easy to confirm the recovery from the abnormality. Become.

Further, the light emitting means (frame decoration device 46) capable of executing the effect by light emission and the light emitting control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the light emitting means are provided, and the light emitting control means is given during the granting of the game value. When the grant is interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality related to, it is possible to make the light emitting means emit light in a specific light emitting mode for notifying the abnormality, and when the suspended grant is resumed based on the resolution of the abnormality, the relevant It means that the light emission in the specific light emission mode is continued until the predetermined period elapses from the resolution of the abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to prompt confirmation of recovery from an abnormality.

Further, a payout device for paying out the game medium according to the game value and a plate (lower plate 27) for receiving the game medium paid out from the payout device are provided, and the light emission control means has at least an abnormality for a predetermined period. This means that the period until the game medium paid out by the payout device reaches the plate due to the resumption of payout due to the cancellation of the above. Therefore, it is possible to urge attention until the recovery from the abnormality can be visually confirmed.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example does not clear the bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number before the internally won bonus winning is established in the specific gaming state. I try to carry it over to.

FIG. 46 shows an example when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number. In this example, the bonus prize was internally won in the advantageous section (t121), but the bonus prize could not be established, and the number of games played in the advantageous section with the bonus flag set was scheduled to reach a predetermined number. The specific game state is completed (t123) before the end timing (t124). Even in this case, the bonus flag is carried over, and it is possible to establish a bonus prize after the end of the advantageous section (t126).

In this case, since the special gaming state is generated in the normal gaming state, a new advantageous section is started by the start of this special gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the specific gaming state after the special gaming state. However, in the case of a special game state based on the bonus flag carried over the timing when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number as in this example, it is not possible to shift to the specific game state after the end of the special game state. You may do so.

In addition, the suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined period before the end of the specific gaming state (t122 to t123). This suggestion effect suggests the end of the specific game state, and is an effect that suggests a disadvantageous result for the player when the ally character loses. In this example, since the specific game state ends when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the suggestion effect is started before a predetermined period when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, which is advantageous. It is executed until the number of games executed in the section reaches a predetermined number.

Further, although there is a bonus flag here, the suggestion effect of ending the specific game state is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the bonus flag, and the content does not suggest the existence of the bonus flag. Of course, it may be suggested that the bonus flag exists. For example, although the effect is such that the ally character loses, the content may differ depending on the presence or absence of the bonus flag.

When the specific game state ends, the normal game state is set, and the effect is the effect of the normal game state (t123). Although the bonus flag exists here as well, the existence of the bonus flag is not suggested as an effect in the normal game state to indicate that the player has shifted to the normal game state. Of course, it may suggest that a bonus flag exists. Then, at a predetermined timing, a suggestion effect suggesting an internal winning of the bonus prize is executed (t125 to t126). Since this suggestion effect suggests the occurrence of a special gaming state, it is an effect that suggests that the ally character wins and is an advantageous result for the player.

In addition, the player history information and the game machine history information that record the information of the bonus winnings that were established in the past, the information of the small winning combination that was won in duplicate with the bonus winning, the information about ART, etc., were won in duplicate with the bonus winning or bonus winning. Information on small roles is recorded, but when a special game state based on the bonus flag carried over over the timing when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number occurs as in this example, it is recorded and viewed. The timing may be different. For example, at the timing (t121) when the bonus winning and the small winning combination are duplicated, the information of the bonus winning and the small winning combination is recorded in the game machine history information and can be browsed. On the other hand, in the player history information, only the information of the small winning combination that is duplicated with the bonus winning may be performed, and the viewing may be possible from the timing (t126) when the bonus winning is established.

The present invention is not limited to the slot machines as shown in the above-described embodiment, and can be applied to all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls, for example. It can also be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and sparrow ball gaming machines. Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment and the configuration of the modified example can be applied in combination as appropriate.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine (game machine)
3 Image display device (display device)
6 Reel 24a Left reel stop button (operation unit)
24a Middle reel stop button (operation unit)
24a Right reel stop button (operation unit)
92 Cumulative information display 100 Game control device (control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols, a control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels, and for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels. With multiple stop operation units,
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the game machine in which the winning of the winning combination is established.
For the role
A specific combination in which a prize is established by operating the plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order, and
Including special roles that generate a special game state due to the establishment of a prize,
The control means
As a game state
Normal game state and
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of predetermined conditions, and a specific gaming state.
One of the special gaming states, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of the special combination, and the gaming state are set.
The advantageous section is defined as the specific gaming state or the special gaming state.
Examples gaming information in advantageous interval, the difference number the player by subtracting the number of game value consumed from game value number acquired by the player in the preferred interval continues, the said preferred interval is continued The number of executed games, which is the number of games, is accumulated , and one of the accumulated results is configured to end the advantageous section based on the end condition.
Wherein also the special role in certain game state is internally won, continued accumulation of the gaming information,
In the specific game state, the difference number can be displayed, but the number of executed games is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the advantageous section ends, the difference number is displayed but the number of executed games is not displayed .

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