JP6826160B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to the display result of a variable display unit capable of variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a plurality of reels (usually three) on which a plurality of types of identification information are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation and specified. The rotation of the reels is started by operating the start lever in the state where the number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of identification information is also referred to as a role) is prepared on the winning line, and the prize is won. Occurs. That is, the game progresses by the operation of the player (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-240536

In the slot machine, the reels are rotated and control is performed to stop the rotating reels, but an error (rotation abnormality) may occur during the rotation of the reels. If the game is always disabled when such an error occurs, the player may be stressed or the smooth game may be hindered.

The present invention focuses on such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of smoothly advancing a game even when a rotation abnormality occurs.

In order to solve the above problem, the slot machine of means A is
It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can be variablely displayed by rotating a reel on which multiple types of identification information that can be identified by a stepping motor that is driven by changing the excitation state are arranged.
In a slot machine where a prize can be generated according to the display result derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed.
A plurality of derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated by the player to derive the display result.
A derivation operation receiving means that accepts operations of a plurality of derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the reel rotation starts,
Rotation abnormality determining means for determining rotation abnormality when normal rotation is not detected after the reel rotation starts,
A restart control means that performs restart control that changes the excitation state according to the pattern at the start of rotation of the reel when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied, the restart means for restarting the control for changing the excitation state based on the excitation state when the power supply is stopped, and
With
The restart control means also performs restart control when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal after the control for changing the excitation state is restarted by the restart means .
When Enabling condition is determined to rotation abnormality in a state of established, from when it is determined that the abnormal rotation, leaving conductive Te period smell to enabling condition is satisfied after the re-start control is performed operated Do not accept the operation of the means
After enabling condition the power supply is stopped in a state of established, from when the power supply is resumed, when the restart control is determined rotation abnormality is performed, the power supply is resumed, re enabling condition do not accept operation guide output operation means Te period smell until satisfied after the starting control is performed,
Slot machines
Specific operation means operated by the player and
An operation request effect execution means for executing an operation request effect that requests an operation of a specific operation means, and an operation request effect execution means.
A specific effect executing means that executes a specific effect by operating the specific operating means,
With more
As for the specific effect, the first specific effect in which the effect mode is changed by satisfying the first condition by the operation of the specific operation means and the second condition requiring an operation period longer than the first condition are satisfied by the operation of the specific operation means. Including a second specific production in which the production mode changes by doing so,
The operation request effect includes a first operation request effect that executes a second effect that requests the operation of the specific operation means without executing the first effect that indicates that the effect that requests the operation of the specific operation means is executed. Includes a second operation request effect that executes the second effect after the execution of the first effect.
The operation request effect executing means is the first when the second specific effect is executed after the derivation operation means for causing the variable display unit to derive the display result is operated in a state where only one variable display unit is fluctuating. The second operation request effect can be executed when the operation request effect is executed and the first specific effect is executed.
The effect mode of the second effect includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode that suggests that the situation may be more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode.
It is not possible to determine the effect mode of the second effect from the effect mode of the first effect.

Further, the gaming machine of means 1 is
In a game machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
The first operating means (directing switch 56) operated by the player and
The second operating means (MAXBET switch 6) operated by the player and
An operation reception start means for starting the reception of operations of the first operation means (effect switch 56), and
After the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56), the first operation means (effect switch 56) is operated to derive the effect result. Specific effect execution means to execute the effect (result notification effect),
An effect result determining means for determining an effect result to be derived in the specific effect before the specific effect (result notification effect) is executed.
After the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) and before the first operation means is operated, the second operation means (MAXBET switch 6) operates. Second operation means that performs control based on any of a plurality of types of control patterns (end pattern, continuation pattern) when the operation means is operated.
With
The control pattern continues to accept the end pattern (end pattern) for ending the reception of the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) and the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56). Including patterns (continuation patterns),
In the operation-time control executing means of the second operating means, when the advantageous effect result indicating the advantageous situation for the player is determined by the effect result determining means, a predetermined effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined. Control based on the continuation pattern (continuation pattern) at a higher rate than in the case of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, as a control pattern when the second operation means is operated after the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means and before the first operation means is operated, the first operation reception start means. 2 Since the continuation pattern of continuing the reception of the operation of the first operation means even after the operation means is operated is included, the first operation means operates after the operation reception start means starts the reception of the operation of the first operation means. By doing so, it is possible to increase the chances of performing a specific effect. At this time, by operating the first operating means, it is easy to derive an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player. Therefore, even after the second operating means is operated, the operation of the first operating means is accepted. In the continuing situation, the player can be motivated to operate the first operating means.

The game machine of means 2
In a game machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
The first operating means (directing switch 56) operated by the player and
The second operating means (MAXBET switch 6) operated by the player and
An operation reception start means for starting the reception of operations of the first operation means (effect switch 56), and
After the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56), the first operation means (effect switch 56) is operated to derive the effect result. Specific effect execution means to execute the effect (result notification effect),
An effect result determining means for determining an effect result to be derived in the specific effect before the specific effect (result notification effect) is executed.
After the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) and before the first operation means is operated, the second operation means (MAXBET switch 6) operates. Second operation means that performs control based on any of a plurality of types of control patterns (end pattern, continuation pattern) when the operation means is operated.
With
The control pattern continues to accept the end pattern (end pattern) for ending the reception of the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) and the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56). Including patterns (continuation patterns),
The second operating means operation control executing means controls based on the continuation pattern (continuation pattern) when an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player is determined by the effect result determining means. , When a predetermined effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined, control based on the end pattern (end pattern) is performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, as a control pattern when the second operation means is operated after the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means and before the first operation means is operated, the first operation reception start means. 2 Since the continuation pattern of continuing the reception of the operation of the first operation means even after the operation means is operated is included, the first operation means operates after the operation reception start means starts the reception of the operation of the first operation means. By doing so, it is possible to increase the chances of performing a specific effect. At this time, by operating the first operating means, an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player is always derived. Therefore, even after the second operating means is operated, the operation of the first operating means is accepted. It is possible to increase the motivation to operate the first operating means in the situation where

In the means 1 and 2, the first operating means may be any operating means that does not participate in the progress of the game in the situation where the operation of the first operating means is accepted, and is an operating means that participates in the progress of the game in other situations. It may be present, or it may be an operating means that is not always involved in the progress of the game. The operating means involved in the progress of the game in other situations include, for example, an operating means operated when starting a game (for example, a start switch 7) and an operating means operated when setting a bet number (for example,). , MAXBET switch 6), operating means operated when returning medals used for setting credits and bets (for example, checkout switch 10), operating means operated when stopping reels (for example, stop). Switches 8L, 8C, 8R) and the like are applicable, and as an operating means that is not always involved in the progress of the game, for example, an operating means for use in the effect (for example, the effect switch 56) and the like are applicable.
Further, in the means 1 and 2, the second operating means may be an operating means that can be involved in the progress of the game, or is an operating means that is not involved in the progress of the game in a situation where the operation of the first operating means is accepted. Therefore, it may be an operating means that is involved in the progress of the game in other situations, or may be an operating means that is not always involved in the progress of the game. As the second operating means, for example, an operating means operated when setting the number of bets (for example, MAXBET switch 6), an operating means operated when starting a game (for example, a start switch 7), credits and An operating means operated when returning the medals used for setting the bet number (for example, the settlement switch 10), an operating means operated when stopping the reel (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), An operating means (for example, a production switch 56) for being used for production without always being involved in the progress of the game is applicable.
Further, in the means 1, when the second operating means operating control executing means determines an advantageous effect result indicating a situation advantageous to the player by the effect result determining means, a predetermined other than the advantageous effect result is determined. Controlling based on the continuation pattern at a higher rate than when the effect result is determined means that the effect effect determining means determines an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player. Includes those that perform control based on the continuation pattern.

The gaming machine of means 3 is a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2.
The specific effect executing means is controlled based on the end pattern (end pattern) by the second operation means operation control execution means, and the operation reception start means is the first operation means (effect switch 56). If the second operating means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated after the reception of the operation is started and before the first operating means (effect switch 56) is operated, the specific effect (result). The feature is that the production result of (notification production) is not derived.
According to this feature, when the control based on the end pattern is performed by the second operating means operating control executing means, that is, when there is a high possibility that a predetermined effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined, or other than the advantageous effect result. When the predetermined effect result of is determined, the second operation means is operated after the operation reception start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means and before the first operation means is operated. As a result, the effect result of the specific effect is not derived, so that when the operation of ending the reception of the operation of the first operation means is performed by the second operation means, the player sees a predetermined effect result other than the advantageous effect result. You can reduce the chances of doing so.

The gaming machine of means 4 is any of the gaming machines of means 1 to 3.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
By deriving the display result to the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), one unit of the game is completed.
The operation acceptance start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) after the display result is derived to the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R).
The second operating means (MAXBET switch 6) is characterized in that it is an operating means for starting the next game (game).
According to this feature, the reception of the operation of the first operation means is started by the operation reception start means after the display result is derived to the variable display unit, that is, after the game is completed, and the reception of the operation of the first operation means is started. After that, the second operation means for starting the next game is operated, so that the reception of the operation of the first operation means is terminated by the control execution means at the time of operation of the second operation means. As an operation for terminating the acceptance of the operation of the first operation means, the player is not forced to perform a useless operation that is not related to the progress of the game. In addition, after the reception of the operation of the first operating means is started and before the first operating means is operated, the player mistakenly operates the second operating means for starting the next game. Even in such a case, when the advantageous effect result is determined, it is easy to continue accepting the operation of the first operation means, or it is always continued, so that the chance for the player to overlook the advantageous effect result can be reduced.
The operation means for starting the next game includes, for example, an operation means for setting the number of bets for starting the next game, an operation means for starting the next game after setting the number of bets, and the like.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to 4.
A third operating means (start switch 7) operated by the player,
Control based on the continuation pattern (continuation pattern) is performed by the second operation means operation control execution means, and after the operation of the second operation means (MAXBET switch 6), the first operation means (effect switch 56) A third operation for ending the reception of the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) when the reception of the operation is continued and the third operation means (start switch 7) is further operated. Means operation control execution means and
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, even when the reception of the operation of the first operating means is continued after the operation of the second operating means is performed, the third operation is performed by operating the third operating means. Since the means operation time control execution means ends the acceptance of the operation of the first operation means, even when the control based on the continuation pattern is performed by the second operation means operation time control execution means, the effect result of the specific effect is obtained. A player who does not wish to derive can forcibly terminate the acceptance of the operation of the first operating means.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine of means 5.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
The operation acceptance start means starts accepting the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) after the display result is derived to the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R).
The second operating means is an operating means (MAXBET switch 6) for starting the next game.
The third operating means is an operating means (start switch 7) for starting a game after the operation of the second operating means (MAXBET switch 6).
According to this feature, the second operation means and the third operation means are operated in order to start the next game after the reception of the operation of the first operation means is started, so that the control execution at the time of the operation of the second operation means is executed. Even when control based on the continuation pattern is performed by the means, it is possible to end the acceptance of the operation of the first operating means, so that the player is asked to end the acceptance of the operation of the first operating means. It does not force unnecessary operations that are not related to the progress of the game.

The gaming machine of means 7 is a gaming machine of means 1 to 6.
A plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to induce the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) to derive the display result, and
An operation request effect execution means for executing an operation request effect (operation request effect) that requests the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56), and an operation request effect execution means.
With
The operation request effect (operation request effect) includes a first effect (suggestion part) indicating that an effect requesting operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) is executed, and the first operation means. Including the second effect (operation request part) that requests the operation of
In the operation request effect executing means, after the derivation operation means for causing the variable display unit to derive the display result is operated (third stop operation) in a state where only one variable display unit is fluctuating, the first The effect (suggestion part) is executed, and the second effect (operation request part) is executed after the execution of the first effect.
According to this feature, after the derivation operation means for causing the variable display unit to derive the display result is operated in a state where only one of the plurality of variable display units is fluctuating, that is, the last After the derivation operation means for deriving the display result to the variable display unit of the above is operated, the first effect indicating that the effect requesting the operation of the operation means may be executed is executed, and then the operation means is executed. Since the second effect requesting the operation of is executed, the second effect is passed through the first effect in a state where the variable display unit that is still changing remains, that is, in a situation where it is necessary to operate the derivation operation means. Is executed, the progress of the game is not delayed, and the game can be smoothly progressed.
In addition, when the first effect indicating the possibility that the effect requesting the operation of the first operation means is executed is executed, the second effect may be executed after that, or the first effect may be executed. The configuration may include a case where the second effect is not executed after the effect is executed.
Further, the second effect of requesting the operation of the first operating means may be any one that prompts the player to operate the first operating means. For example, the lamp corresponding to the first operating means is turned on. A thing, a thing that displays an image imitating the modeling of the first operation means, a thing that lights or displays an arrow pointing to the first operation means or the image, a message that prompts the operation of the first operation means is displayed or output by voice. What to do, combinations of these, etc. are applicable.

The gaming machine of means 8 is any of the gaming machines of means 1 to 7.
A stepping motor (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) that is driven by changing the excitation state moves reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) on which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each are arranged. By providing a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variable display, the display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result. And
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to induce the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) to derive the display result, and
The derivation operation receiving means (main control unit 41) that accepts the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition (constant speed rotation and detection of the reel reference position) is satisfied after the reel rotation starts.
Steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected without detecting the reel reference position when normal rotation is not detected when the activation condition is satisfied (the acceptance of stop operation is enabled). When the number exceeds a predetermined number of steps), a rotation abnormality determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality), and
A restart control means (main control unit 41) that performs restart control that changes the excitation state according to the pattern (starting pattern) at the start of rotation of the reel when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the activation condition is satisfied (the state in which the reception of the stop operation is enabled), the excitation state is changed from the state when the power supply was stopped. Resuming means (main control unit 41) for resuming control to be changed, and
With
The restart control means also performs restart control when a rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is determined after the control for changing the excitation state is restarted by the restart means.
Derivation operation reception means
When the rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is determined in the state where the activation condition is satisfied (the state in which the reception of the stop operation is enabled), the restart control is performed from the time when the rotation abnormality is determined. The operation of the derivation operation means (stop operation) is not accepted until the activation condition (constant speed rotation and detection of the reel reference position) is satisfied later.
Normal rotation is detected when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied (the reception of the stop operation is enabled) and the power supply is restarted. (Detection of reel reference position) or rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is determined and restart control is performed until the activation condition (constant speed rotation and detection of reel reference position) is satisfied. The feature is that the operation of the derivation operation means (stop operation) is not accepted.
According to this feature, when the rotation of the reel starts and the activation condition is satisfied and it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the restart control is performed to change the excitation state according to the pattern at the start of rotation of the reel. Since the progress of the game is not disabled every time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, since the operation of the derivation operation means is not accepted during the period from the determination of the rotation abnormality to the establishment of the activation condition after the restart control is performed, the display result is derived in a situation where the rotation is not normal. Can be prevented.
In addition, after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied, when the power supply is restarted, the control that changes the excitation state from the state when the power supply was stopped is restarted, and then normal rotation is performed. When is detected, it is possible to accept the operation of the derivation operation means from that time, so even if a momentary power failure occurs, the game can be advanced immediately if the normal rotation is maintained. It becomes.
In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied, the restart control is performed even if the torque for rotating the reel is insufficient and it is determined that the rotation is abnormal. Since it is performed and the progress of the game is not disabled, the game can proceed smoothly. Further, in such a case, the operation of the derivation operation means is not accepted in the period from the time when the power supply is restarted until the activation condition is satisfied after the restart control is performed after the rotation abnormality is determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of replay combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation mode of a reel effect with a freeze state. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. It is a timing chart which shows the excitation pattern at the time of the start control of a reel motor. It is a timing chart which shows the excitation pattern at the time of stop control of a reel motor. It is a timing chart for explaining the establishment timing of the stop operation activation condition in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for explaining the establishment timing of the stop operation activation condition in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the establishment timing of the reel rotation error in the reel rotation processing. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the establishment timing of the stop operation activation condition in the reel rotation processing after power failure recovery. It is a figure for demonstrating the composition of the production in the final game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the composition of the production in the final game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production screen in the final game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the composition of the production in the final game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production screen in the operation request effect and the result notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production screen in the operation request production. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production screen in the operation request effect and the result notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production screen in the possibility suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production mode of the operation request effect.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

When the first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a housing 1a of the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are formed on the outer circumferences of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the front door 1b. In the following, "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" may be collectively referred to as "7", and "cherry a" and "cherry b" may be collectively referred to as "cherry". is there. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between "replay a" and "replay b", they may be collectively referred to as "replay".

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided corresponding to each, so that the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuous with the perspective window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reel reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. And are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that has transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). In use, the maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range (in this embodiment, 3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting (is), medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned. Settlement switch 10 operated at the time of), start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. The effect switch 56 for use in the above is provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification described later, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, and the bet number 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that 2 is set, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is 3 set, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a start switch 7. Start of the game by operation The start valid LED18 that notifies by lighting that the operation is valid, and the weight (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with a weighting LED 19 for notifying by lighting and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that a replay game is being performed, which will be described later, is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Has been done.

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

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

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

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

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b is configured to be openable by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like, it is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. This makes it easier to recognize that the combinations are complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , Lower reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, upper reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, lined down to the right. However, there are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower row of reel 2L, middle row of reel 2C, upper row of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "Bell-watermelon-cherry b" in FIG. 7 described later) is prepared. In addition, when the predetermined symbol combinations are aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is a symbol combination that is an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" in FIG. 7 described later). Includes a combination that makes it appear as if a prize has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In the following, when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and a combination of symbols as an index is configured. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

Further, in this embodiment, the configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol of 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead of the stops, for a total of 5 frames. Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

A power supply of AC100V is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC100V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected and are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board. The switch detection circuit 44 that takes in the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to the 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the phase signal of the motor to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the main control. The LED drive circuit 47 that transmits the LED drive signal output from the unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to reduce the voltage drop. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when it is detected, and the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off. It is equipped with a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the device.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503 that collates chips when an external collator is connected, and a main control unit 41. Controls the unique information storage circuit 504 that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information, the arithmetic circuit 505 that performs four rules and logical operations, and various reset and interrupt requests that occur inside and outside the main control unit 41. Reset / interrupt controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, and free-run counter circuit 507 equipped with an 8-bit free-run counter. And random number circuits 508a and 508b that generate random value data (8-bit random number, 16-bit random number) within a predetermined update range, and a counter that can perform real-time interrupt request and time measurement according to the setting by the user program. The circuit 509 and the interrupt controller 510 that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from an internal peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a, 508b, counter circuit 509). , A parallel input port 511 with a built-in input-only port (PIP), a serial communication circuit 512 that performs asynchronous serial communication to an external circuit, a parallel output port 513 that performs parallel communication to an external circuit, and a main control unit. It includes an address decoding circuit 514 that selectively and effectively operates the internal circuit and the external device of the 41 and enables access from the CPU 41a.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various variable data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and a CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. Variable data read operation to read various variable data, CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, parallel input port 511, serial communication circuit 512, etc., CPU 41a Also performs transmission operations such as outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like.

The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b in which a program or the like is not stored, or when there is an access to an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c for which access prohibition is set. That is, by generating an illegal access reset when there is an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, the progress of the game is disabled, and the unused area and operation of ROM 41b are disabled. Even when an illegal program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, or the like, it is possible to prevent the illegal program from being executed.

Further, the main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value set in the vector table assigned to the ROM 41b and in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. However, it is judged whether it is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is neither of the values, it is not started and interrupts. It is possible to prevent in advance that an unintended process is executed due to an occurrence or the like.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

Further, the main control unit 41 inputs the detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. Then, the main control unit 41 executes a stepwise process of shifting stepwise according to the detection state of various switches input from the parallel input port 511. Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the stepwise process and execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509. Further, the main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, priority is given according to a predetermined order. The interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a stepwise process, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of gradual migration. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the step process goes around and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). This means that the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on the effect control board 90, which will be described later. It is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output control of the production device is performed by both units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, the speaker 53, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the 54, and when the power is turned on. Alternatively, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the sub CPU 91a monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs to the device, and other circuits and the like are mounted.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90.

In the game control board 40, the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 controls the main control when the power is turned on. It is designed to start at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power failure detection circuit 48 for outputting the voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40, and is set to have a lower voltage when the power is cut. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than that of the main control unit 41, and performs a power failure process (sub) described later.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at a fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority. Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, and the additional lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

It should be noted that, when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 37 is on, the setting change state may be entered on condition that the door open detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Well, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting from being changed illegally when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting change state on condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. It is preferable to maintain the setting change state even if the detection is not performed. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for shifting to the setting change state is performed again. It is not necessary and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting change state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. On the condition that the setting is changed, the setting change state may be terminated and the game may proceed to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally opened. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible.

After the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on when the number of bets is not set, it is a condition that the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. In addition, a configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state may be used, and such a configuration can prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection is not performed. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. It is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting confirmation state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. On the condition that the setting is confirmed, the setting confirmation state may be terminated and the game may be returned to the state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally not opened. It is possible to prevent the set value from being confirmed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery is performed. Execute. Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormality error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormality error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, At the next return, the power interruption process (sub) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed. Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, provided that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Further, even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when it receives a setting command described later indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command, which will be described later, indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after a certain period of time has elapsed. In this case as well, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area of the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a special work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area, and the important work, the special work, the general work, and the unused area. , The stack area is arranged in this order.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the data of the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is started when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data of the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started. From 6 when it is not destroyed, when the data of RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, at the end of setting change, at the end of a specific game state, at the end of one game When the initialization condition is satisfied, four types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

Initialization 0 is when the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started up in the OFF state, or when the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started up in the ON state. In initialization 0, all the usable areas are initialized. Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, and in initialization 1, other than the important work and the special work in the usable area. Area is initialized. The initialization 2 is an initialization performed at the end of a specific gaming state, and in the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area among the usable areas are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed at the end of one game, and in the initialization 3, the unused area and the unused stack area among the usable areas are initialized. The storage area of the data indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to the special work, and the data of the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, that is, the data of the RAM 41c. If is normal and the setting is changed, the set value and the data indicating the game state will be retained. Further, the storage area of the timer counter, which will be described later, is allocated to the special work, and is held without being initialized at the end of the game or the end of a specific game state.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB) (in this embodiment, 3 for RT0-4 and 2 for RB) is determined. Therefore, it is possible to start the game on the condition that a predetermined number of bets set according to the gaming state is set. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state. Then, in this embodiment, when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of this embodiment, all winning lines are always activated, so that the following is valid. A winning line is obtained when a combination of symbols called a role is aligned on the winning line (the winning line is simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replay role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flags for the small combination and the replay combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations (specifically, the start switch 7). Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, it is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c generated by the random number circuit 508b. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state (RT0-4, RB), the numerical data stored in the lottery work and each combination determined according to the current game state, the number of bets, and the set value. Judgment as to whether or not to allow a prize is made according to the number of judgment values of.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

Then, when the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role has been won is set in the special role storage work, and the winning flag set in the general role storage work is cleared. In addition, when the general role is won, the winning flag of the general role indicating that the general role has been won is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, only the general combination storage work is cleared.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating remains. , Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

The table index is index data indicating the start address of the area in which the table creation data is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state). The difference up to the address where is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire the difference according to the internal winning state and to acquire the corresponding index data by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the winning combination is different, the same address is stored as the index data when the same control is applied. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Therefore, the stop control table will be created.

The table creation data includes a stop control table showing the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, left, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and in the situation where one of the reels is stopped, it is stopped. Since it may differ depending on the stop position of the finished reel, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and each is based on the start address of the table creation data. The address of the stop control table to be referred to can be specified according to the situation of, and the necessary stop control table can be specified according to each situation from the specified address. Even if the reel stop status and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, if the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table will be referred to.

The stop control table is data that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one revolution. Twenty-one regions (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one round of the reel, and these regions are regions 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. Numbers are assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, so that the symbols 0 to 20 are assigned. , 0 to 20 area numbers are assigned in order. Then, the number of sliding frames for each area number is compressed and stored in the stop control table according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be obtained by expanding the stop control table. There is.

In the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the see-through window 3). Sliding frame when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing when the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) located in the lower symbol area). It is a table in which the numbers are set respectively.

Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first, the table index is referred to, the index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired index data, and all reels are selected from the specified table creation data. Acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state, expands the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all the reels.

In addition, when any one reel stops, or when any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is specified based on the specified table creation data, and the address of the stop control table of the stopped reel and the unstopped reel corresponding to the area number of the stop position of the reel is acquired from the specified table creation data, and the acquired address is used. Expand the stop control table for each stored reel to create a stop control table for unstopped reels.

Next, regarding the control when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, and causes the corresponding reel to derive the display result. Explaining, when the operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to pulling in and stopping is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop at the area of the lower symbol).

In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one game state, and further, one table creation data contains one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely defined. The stop control table created with reference to is also unique to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel) all have the same conditions, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Stop control will be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped together on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, when the stop operation is performed. In addition, if the winning small wins can be aligned and stopped in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them, and in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If the winning small winning combination cannot be drawn in, if the winning special winning combination can be aligned and stopped within the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the winning special combination. , The winning combination will be controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. If the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role will be drawn in, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. In addition, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the re-game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role will be drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that specifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, and searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position may be used together, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reel for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. On condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is continuously detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reels that have not been used is continued, and on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result.

In this embodiment, on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result, and it is determined in advance after the reel rotation starts. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the set automatic stop time has elapsed, automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel on the assumption that the stop operation has been performed. When the automatic stop control is performed, the reels are stopped without the operation of the player. Therefore, even if any of the winning combinations is won, a display result that does not constitute any of the winning combinations is derived. Is preferable.

In the present embodiment, after the start of the game, each time the rotation of the reel is started, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which the time counting is started from the time point is equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started.

On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which timing is started from that point is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that point. Instead, the game waits until the game time at which timing is started from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches the specified time, and when the specified time is reached, the rotation of the reel is started.

Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a number of input commands, a credit command, a game state command, an ART state command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, an ART lottery result command, and reel acceleration information 1. Command, reel acceleration information 2 command, stop operation command, slip frame number command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, Send multiple types of commands, including setting commands, setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

The number of inserted medals command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of medals, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, when the power is restored. , Or when a medal is inserted in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the medal is transmitted. Further, since the input number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the input number command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified number of bets are set. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The ART status command is a command that can specify whether or not AT is in progress, whether or not it is in ART, the number of games remaining until the specified number of games described later is reached, the number of games remaining in the precursory period, and the number of games remaining in ART. , When the game starts and is sent after the game state command.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command, and is a notification target combination (push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13) that is a target of navigation notification in the internal lottery. , Replay GR21-26), if the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), the type of the winning notification target role is also advantageous for the player. If the first internal winning command that can specify the stop order is sent and the navigation notification is not performed (when the navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), the type of the winning notification target combination is specified. A second internal winning command is transmitted, which is possible but the stop order favorable to the player cannot be specified.

The game state command, ART state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. Therefore, by receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. It is possible to identify that.

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period, and if it is controlled to the freeze state, the type can be specified, and when the game starts. It is sent after the internal winning command is sent.

The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the ART lottery has been won, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the game starts and after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the ART lottery is performed. ..

The reel acceleration information 1 command is a command that can specify that the reel rotation starts as the game progresses, and is transmitted when the reel rotation starts as the game progresses. Since it is also transmitted when the reel rotation is started with the end of the freeze state, the game progresses by receiving the reel acceleration information 1 command after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command. As a result, not only the rotation of the reel starts, but also the end of the frozen state can be specified.

The reel acceleration information 2 command is a command that can specify the start of the reel effect performed in the frozen state, and is transmitted when the reel fluctuation accompanying the reel effect is started in the frozen state. Since the reel acceleration information 2 command is transmitted when the reel fluctuation accompanying the reel effect is started in the frozen state, it is specified that the reel effect is started in the frozen state by receiving the reel acceleration information 2 command. It is possible.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is used for the stop operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The slide frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the number of slide frames that move from the stop operation of the corresponding reel to the stop. Therefore, each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted and then transmitted.

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

The stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command can all specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and are accompanied by the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, it is possible to specify that the stop operation of any of the reels has been performed and the reel to be stopped by receiving these commands.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. It is when the stop switch is pressed and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is started. In addition, the payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize and settlement of credits is completed.

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets after one game ends, credits are given. It is sent after the payout of medals by settlement (including the medal used to set the number of bets) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and when the ending effect waiting time elapses after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure.

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. ..

The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation command that indicates the start of the setting confirmation is sent, and the setting that indicates the end of the setting confirmation is sent when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), and is the number of bets for the next game when the power is turned on and when one game ends (after the game ends). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on) (before the setting of can be started).

The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular time intervals.

Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the step processing, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main) command transmission processing. To.

On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Will be done.

Further, the operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. , It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after that.

Next, the effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer in the timer interrupt processing (sub), and if the unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices.

In the control pattern table, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, a lighting mode of the effect LED 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 of the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and uses the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new production. The effect based on the command will be executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, it is stored in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The registered selection rate is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Therefore, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

In this embodiment, when a reset occurs, the main control unit 41 can be activated in a interrupt-prohibited state, and interrupts are prohibited by a program at the start of the activation process to be executed at the time of activation. Therefore, even if the main control unit 41 is activated in a state where interrupts are not prohibited for some reason, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

Further, after the main control unit 41 is activated, after setting the timer interrupt in the timer circuit 509, the interrupt is permitted, and the interrupt occurs in a state where the timer interrupt does not operate normally. It can be prevented from being interrupted. Further, in the timer circuit 509, the timer is initialized by setting the timer interrupt, and the time counting is started from the initial value, and the time from the start to the first interrupt is generated. The timer interrupt can be generated at regular time intervals without any deviation from the time until the second and subsequent interrupts occur. Further, the main control unit 41 updates the setting of the timer circuit 509 to the initial value by the program in the start processing, and the setting of the timer circuit 509 is rewritten for some reason at the time of start. However, it is possible to prevent an unintended interruption from occurring.

Further, the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change process in which the set value can be changed if the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of activation, and initializes the RAM 41c at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, the important work and the special work are held and the other areas are initialized, and the control state (set value and game state) before the change is made even after the setting is changed. Etc.), but if the data in RAM 41c is not normal, the data in RAM 41c will be abnormal by initializing all the usable areas including important work and special work. Can be surely resolved.

Further, the main control unit 41 is set to set the RAM abnormality flag when the RAM abnormality is determined, and when the power is turned off after the occurrence of the RAM abnormality error and the power is turned on again, the power is turned on. Even if the data stored in the RAM 41c is determined to be normal based on the previous data (data at the time of the RAM abnormality error), it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed based on the RAM error flag. It becomes possible to do.

Further, after the setting change processing is completed, the main control unit 41 executes a stepwise process for stepwise processing according to the progress of the game for each game unit. Further, in the step processing, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change processing. Then, after the setting change processing is completed, the stage processing is started from the stage before the processing for initializing the RAM 41c in the stage processing, and at the end of the setting change processing, the initialization target area at the end of the setting change is set. On the other hand, in the stepwise processing, the initialization target area for each game unit is set, and in each case, after the initialization target area is set, the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the stepwise processing is performed. It is possible to initialize the RAM 41c after the change processing is completed and the RAM 41c for each game unit by a common process.

Further, when the RAM 41c is initialized, the main control unit 41 prohibits interrupts until the initialization is completed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is performed during the execution of the initialization of the RAM 41c. When it occurs, it is possible to prevent the initialized contents from being changed or the processing performed in the timer interrupt processing (main) from being performed normally.

Further, the main control unit 41 updates the output state of the external output signal in the step processing, and changes the output state of the external output signal in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main) based on the updated output state. At the same time, when updating the output status of the external output signal, interrupting is prohibited until the update is completed, and the timer interrupt processing (main) occurs before the output status of the external output signal is completed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent an external output signal indicating unintended data from being output.

In this embodiment, when the timekeeping start condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 sets an initial value according to the timekeeping time as the timer value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c, and in the timer interrupt processing (main). The timer value is periodically subtracted, and when the timer value becomes 0, it is specified that the time has passed. Specifically, when the timekeeping start condition is satisfied in the step processing, the main control unit 41 sets an initial value according to the timekeeping time to the value of the address to which the timer counter corresponding to the condition is assigned. The value of the set address is decremented by 1 in the time counter update process of the timer interrupt process (main) until it becomes 0 about every 2.24 ms. Then, in the step processing, the address of the corresponding timer counter is acquired, the acquired value is read, it is determined whether or not the read value is not 0, and when it is determined that the read value is 0, the clocking time is measured. Identify that has passed.

Further, in this embodiment, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule of the RAM 41c, and the timer values stored in the designated addresses are updated. Multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing the process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address. The program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where the process of designating each type of address and updating the value of the address is performed in each process.

The area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule is, for example, an area to which an address to be added by N (N is a natural number) from the start address and the start address is assigned.

In addition, the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address is repeatedly executed while changing the specified address for the area in which the timer counter values of multiple types are stored by performing a predetermined operation, thereby performing multiple types of timers. Any configuration may be used as long as the value is updated. For example, by adding a constant to the currently specified address, multiple types of timer counter values can be repeatedly executed while changing the specified address for the area where the value is stored. The timer value may be updated, or a value corresponding to the number of processes with respect to the reference address (for example, in the case of a 1-byte counter, +1 for the number of processes 1 and +2 for the number of processes 2 and the number of processes). In the case of 3, +3 ...) may be added or subtracted to update the plurality of types of timer values by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for the area in which the plurality of types of timer counter values are stored.

Further, in this embodiment, a 1-byte timer having an initial value of 1 byte or less and a 2-byte timer having an initial value of more than 1 byte and 2 bytes or less are provided, and the timer counter value is provided for both the 1-byte timer and the 2-byte timer. Is set in the continuous address area of the RAM 41c, and the process of updating the value stored in the specified address is performed in the continuous address area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored by performing a predetermined operation on the reference address. The timer count values of multiple types are updated by repeatedly executing the timer while changing the designated address for, but only one of the 1-byte timer and the 2-byte timer has the timer counter value continuous according to the predetermined rule of the RAM 41c. The process of setting the area to which the address is assigned and updating the timer value stored in the specified address is repeatedly executed while changing the specified address for the area in which multiple types of timer values are stored by performing a predetermined operation. By doing so, a configuration in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated may be used.

Further, only a part of the timer counters provided in the main control unit 41 is set to the area to which continuous addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule of the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is updated. A configuration may be used in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing the operation while changing the designated address for the area in which the plurality of types of timer values are stored by performing a predetermined operation.

Further, the timer counter may be configured to include a separate timer counter for each type of measurement period, or may be configured to share one timer counter for a plurality of types of periods in which the measurement periods do not overlap.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the processes executed by the main control unit 41, a timer interrupt process (main) that periodically performs a predetermined process regardless of the progress status of the game, and a timer interrupt process (main) according to the progress status of the game. The main control unit 41 sets an initial value in the timer counter when a timing condition is satisfied in the step processing, and includes a step process that performs different processes step by step, and a plurality of types in the timer interrupt process (main). Since the value of the timer counter is updated and it is not necessary to provide the process of updating the value of multiple types of timer counters in each process constituting the step process, the value of multiple types of timer counters can be updated. The program capacity can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed by periodically interrupting the stepwise process, but it is determined in advance in the timer interrupt process that is periodically performed regardless of the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 may be configured to perform both a periodic process for performing the processed process and a step process for performing a stepwise different process according to the progress of the game. Even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 is staged. By setting initial values in the timer counter when the timing condition is satisfied in the process and updating the values of multiple types of timer counters in the periodic process, multiple types of timers are included in each process that constitutes the step process. Since it is not necessary to provide a process for updating the counter value, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for updating the values of a plurality of types of timer counters.

Further, in this embodiment, in the process of updating the value of the timer counter, the value of the specified address is updated on condition that the value of the specified address is not 0, and the value of the timer counter becomes an abnormal value. It is possible to prevent it from being updated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of updating the value of the timer counter, the same number of processes as the number of timer counters to be updated is set, and the process of updating the value of the timer counter is repeatedly executed by the set number of processes. This makes it easier to manage the number of timer counters to be updated, and for example, when a plurality of types of timer counters having different update intervals are provided, the type of timer value to be updated according to the number of processes to be set. Can be set arbitrarily. The number of processes, that is, the number of timer counters to be updated may be set in the program, or the value set in the table may be read and set.

In addition, the timer counter to be updated last is set in advance without setting the number of processes first, and the process of updating the value of the timer counter is repeatedly executed until the update process of the address of the timer counter is completed. Alternatively, a configuration may be configured in which a specific end value (for example, FFh) is stored in the address area next to the timer counter to be updated last, and the process of updating the value of the timer counter is repeatedly executed until the specific end value is reached. ..

Further, in this embodiment, a 1-byte timer counter and a 2-byte timer counter are provided, and a process of updating the value of the 1-byte timer counter and a process of updating the value of the 2-byte timer counter are provided. The timer value occupies the capacity of the program and the RAM 41c more than the case where the process of updating the value of the 1-byte timer counter and the process of updating the value of the 2-byte timer counter are shared separately. The capacity to be used can be reduced.

In this embodiment, a 2-byte timer counter is provided to measure a relatively long time corresponding to an initial value exceeding 1 byte. For example, a timer counter having a different update interval, for example, a timer Interruption processing (main) By providing a first timer counter that is updated once every four times and a second timer counter that is updated once every 14 times, it is relative without providing a 2-byte counter. It may be configured to measure a long time interval, and by doing so, it is not necessary to provide a process of updating the value of the 1-byte timer counter and a process of updating the value of the 2-byte timer counter. Therefore, the program capacity for updating the value of the timer counter can be reduced.

Further, since a plurality of types of timer counters are assigned to special works in the RAM 41c that are not initialized according to the progress of the game and are not initialized according to the progress of the game, the progress of the game Regardless of the progress of the game, it is possible to measure the time of the period straddling the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized.

In particular, in this embodiment, not only the timer counter whose measurement period may straddle the end timing of one game, that is, the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game, but also the measurement period is the game. Since the timer counter that does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress is also stored in the area allocated to the special work together with the other timer counters, the timer counter can be easily managed. At the same time, a timer counter whose measurement period does not straddle the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game, and the timing when the measurement period is partially initialized according to the progress of the game. The usage of the timer counter can be easily changed by a later design change such as changing to a timer counter that may straddle. Further, if one timer counter is shared for a plurality of types of periods in which the measurement periods do not overlap as described above, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized may be straddled according to the progress of the game. It is possible to measure the measurement period and the measurement period that does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game with one timer counter.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition roll in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical matters related to the transition roll. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 6, the special winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). BB wins a prize when the combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. If you win a BB, you will shift to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. The big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB wins a prize when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to 4. If you win the RB, you will be transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that any of the roles wins 6 times or has completed 12 games. As shown in FIG. 10, it is controlled by RT4 from winning either BB or RB until winning, and after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as bonus) is completed, it is controlled by RT3. The Rukoto.

As shown in FIG. 7, among the winning combinations, the small winning combination includes the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, the upper bell 8, and the middle bell. , Right-down bell, middle-tier watermelon, right-down watermelon, middle-tier cherry, horn cherry. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as the upper bell. ..

The upper bell 1 has "Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a", "Replay a-Cherry a-White 7", "Replay a-Cherry a-BAR", and "Replay a" on the winning line LN in any game state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay a-Cherry b-BAR "will be awarded when the combination is complete, and the upper bell 1 will be awarded in any game state. Sometimes eight medals are paid out. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of "replay a-cherry a-plum" and "replay a-cherry b-plum" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and is awarded in any gaming state. Eight medals will be paid out when the upper bell 2 wins. The upper bell 3 is when the combination of "Replay a-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay a-Plum-White 7", and "Replay a-Plum-BAR" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state. A prize is won, and eight medals are paid out when the upper bell 3 wins in any game state. The upper bell 4 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "replay a-plum-plum" in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 4 wins in any gaming state. Is paid out. The upper bell 5 has "Replay b-cherry a-cherry a", "Replay b-cherry a-white 7", "Replay b-cherry a-BAR", and "Replay b" on the winning line LN in any game state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay b-Cherry b-BAR "will be awarded when the combination is complete, and the upper bell 5 will be awarded in any game state. Sometimes eight medals are paid out. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of "Replay b-cherry a-plum" and "Replay b-cherry b-plum" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. Eight medals will be paid out when the upper bell 6 wins. The upper bell 7 is when the combination of "Replay b-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay b-Plum-White 7", and "Replay b-Plum-BAR" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state. A prize is won, and eight medals are paid out when the upper bell 7 wins in any game state. The upper bell 8 wins when the combination of "replay a-plum-plum" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 8 wins in any gaming state. Is paid out.

The middle bell will be awarded when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-bell-bell" in any gaming state, and eight medals will be paid out when the middle bell is won in any gaming state. .. The downward-sloping bell is "Replay a-Bell-Red 7", "Replay a-Bell-Replay a", "Replay b-Bell-Red 7", "Replay b-Bell" on the winning line LN in any game state. A prize will be awarded when the combination of "-Replay a" is complete, and eight medals will be paid out when the downward-sloping bell wins in any game state. The middle watermelon wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-blue 7" in any game state, and the middle watermelon wins in any game state. When you do, 5 medals will be paid out. The downward-sloping watermelon will be awarded when the combination of "Bell-watermelon-cherry b" or "Bell-watermelon-white 7" is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and will be downward-sloping in any gaming state. When the watermelon wins, five medals will be paid out. The middle-tier cherry wins when the combination of "cherry a-bell-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and one medal is awarded when the middle-tier cherry wins in any game state. It will be paid out. Kaku Cherry will be awarded when the combination of "Red 7-Bell-Replay a" and "BAR-Bell-Replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and Kaku Cherry will be awarded in any game state. When a prize is won, one medal is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 8, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes a middle stage replay, a right-up replay, a promotion replay, a special replay, a fall replay, a red 7 replay, and a blue 7 replay.

The middle replay is a prize when the combination of "replay a-replay a-replay a" and "replay b-replay a-replay a" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4, and the replay game (replay) is played. Granted. The upward-sloping replay is awarded when the combination of "Bell-Replay a-Red 7" or "Bell-Replay a-Bell" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT1 to RT4, and the replay game (replay) is given. To. The promotion replay is awarded when the combination of "bell-replay a-replay a" is aligned with the winning line LN in RT1, and the replay game (replay) is given. The special replay is awarded when the combination of "replay a-replay a-bell" and "replay b-replay a-bell" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay game) is given. The fall replay is "Bell-Red 7-Cherry a", "Bell-Red 7-Watermelon", "Bell-Red 7-Plum", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a" on the winning line LN at RT0 and RT2. Win a prize when the combinations of "Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon", "Bell-Watermelon-Plum", "Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a", "Bell-Cherry a-Watermelon", and "Bell-Cherry a-Plum" are available. And a replay game (replay) is given. Red 7 replays will be on the winning line LN at RT2, "Replay a-Blue 7-Replay a", "Replay a-Watermelon-Replay a", "Replay a-Cherry a-Replay a", "Replay b-Blue 7-" When the combination of "replay a", "replay b-watermelon-replay a", and "replay b-cherry a-replay a" is complete, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is given. Blue 7 replay is "Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay a", "Cherry a-Watermelon-Replay a", "Cherry a-Cherry a-Replay a", "Bell-Blue 7-Replay a" on the winning line LN in RT2. When the combination of "a", "bell-watermelon-replay a" or "bell-cherry a-replay a" is complete, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is awarded.

As shown in FIG. 9, the transition rolls are "Replay a-cherry a-bell", "Replay a-cherry b-bell", "Replay a-plum-bell", and "Replay b-cherry a-bell". , "Replay b-Cherry b-Bell", "Replay b-Plum-Bell", "Replay a-Bell-Cherry a", "Replay a-Bell-White 7", "Replay a-Bell-BAR", " Replay b-Bell-Cherry a "," Replay b-Bell-White 7 "," Replay b-Bell-BAR "," Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a "," Bell-Cherry a-White 7 "," Bell -Cherry a-BAR", "Bell-Cherry b-Cherry a", "Bell-Cherry b-White 7", "Bell-Cherry b-BAR", "Bell-Plum-Cherry a", "Bell-Plum-" It is a combination of "White 7" and "Bell-Plum-BAR", and shifts to RT1 when the transition rolls at RT0, RT2, and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN. In this embodiment, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bell is missed. In that case, the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In this embodiment, the winning combination or the combination to be the target of the internal lottery depends on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later, a plurality of winning combinations may be read out at the same time and won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, a “+” is indicated between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. In addition, the ○ mark in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the lottery target combination is in the game state, and the × mark is not the lottery target combination in the game state. It shows that. In addition, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of judgment values of the predetermined set value (common to the set value in this embodiment). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number (integer of 0 to 65535) for internal lottery. Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. Further, FIG. 12 shows a combination of special combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIG. , The combination of the re-game combination read out as the lottery target combination is shown.

When the game state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13 are internal lottery It becomes the target role of. When the game state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3 , Replay GR4, Replay GR5, and Replay GR6 are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, replay GR21, replay GR22, replay GR23 , Replay GR24, Replay GR25, and Replay GR26 are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, and normal replay are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT4, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RB, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells are the targets of the internal lottery.

The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, the common bell, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the watermelon are the combinations or combinations of the roles shown in FIG. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as a middle bell, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as a right bell. There is. When it is not necessary to distinguish between the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as push order bells. Normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-26 are combinations of combinations shown in FIG. 16, respectively.

In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order. For example, if the left bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle bells stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop or the right reel is the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 and the upper bell 4 or the transition result is performed. Stop at the winning line LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, and as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order bell is operated in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell. That is, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is not possible to intentionally select the stop order according to the type unless the type is known, and if the stop order matches, the middle bell is surely won. Although you can surely get medals by letting them do, you can only get medals at a certain rate if the stop order does not match. Further, especially in RT0 and RT2, since the shift result is stopped when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the shift to RT1 will occur at a constant rate. In this embodiment, the middle bell wins at an equal rate and eight medals can be obtained regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed. Therefore, the player performs the stop operation in which stop order. However, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left, middle, and right, the combination of promotion replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop order is other than left, middle, and right. When the stop operation is performed with, the combination of the middle replays is stopped at the winning line LN. The same applies to replays GR2 to GR2, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the order of stopping. Therefore, when Replay GR1 to 6 are won in RT1, the promotion replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, but if the stop order does not match, RT1 will be maintained. In this embodiment, the promotion replay wins at an equal rate and shifts to RT0 regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed. Therefore, no matter which stop order the player performs the stop operation, it is extremely extreme. It is possible to prevent it from becoming disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR11 (special replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN and the middle reel or When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, the combination of fall replays stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR12 and GR13, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. Therefore, when the replay GR11 to 13 are won in RT0, the special replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order does not match, it will shift to RT1. In this embodiment, the special replay wins at an equal rate and shifts to RT2 regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed. Therefore, no matter which stop order the player performs the stop operation, it is extremely extreme. It is possible to prevent it from becoming disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replay GR21 to 23 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR21 (middle replay + red 7 replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle replays stops at the winning line LN. , When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed with the right reel as the first stop. The red 7 replay combination stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR 22 and 23, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when the replay GR21-23 is won in RT2, the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the type is intentionally adjusted. It is not possible to select the stop order, and if the stop order matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning the middle replay or red 7 replay, but if the stop order does not match, it will shift to RT1. It will be. In this embodiment, regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins at an equal rate and RT2 is maintained, so that the player performs the stop operation in which stop order. Even if you do, you can prevent it from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR24 to 26 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR24 (middle replay + blue 7 replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle replays stops at the winning line LN. , When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. The combination of blue 7 replays stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR 25 and 26, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when Replay GR24-26 is won in RT2, the middle replay or Blue 7 replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, it is intentionally adjusted according to the type. You cannot select the stop order, and if the stop order matches, you can maintain RT2 by winning the middle replay or the blue 7 replay, but if the stop order does not match, you will move to RT1. It will be. In this embodiment, regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins at an equal rate and RT2 is maintained, so that the player performs the stop operation in which stop order. Even if you do, you can prevent it from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, RT0 to 4 and a bonus (RB, RB in BB) are controlled. RT0 shifts by winning a promotion replay in RT1. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 shifts to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition roll, or shifts to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won. Then, it ends by shifting to RT4. RT1 shifts at RT0, RT2, and RT3 by winning a fall replay or stopping the shift roll. Then, RT1 ends by shifting to RT0 by winning a promotion replay or shifting to RT4 by winning a special role, regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT1. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100%. RT2 shifts at RT0 by winning a special replay. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT2, RT2 is terminated by shifting to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition roll, or by shifting to RT4 by winning a special role. The medal payout rate per game is 100% or more. RT3 transitions at the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT3, RT3 ends by shifting to RT1 by stopping the transition roll or by shifting to RT4 by winning a special role. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100%. RT4 shifts by winning a special role (BB, RB) in RT0-3. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4, the RT4 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to RT4 wins a prize and shifts to a bonus (BB or RB). The medal payout rate per game is less than 100%. RB shifts by winning RB at RT4. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are digested or 6 times are won. The medal payout rate per game is 100% or more. BB shifts by winning BB at RT4. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB exceeds the specified number (316 in this embodiment) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the BB. The medal payout rate per game is 100% or more.

Among RT0-4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. In addition, among RTs 0 to 4, RT0, 2 and 4 have a high probability of winning a replaying combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3. In particular, RT0 goes to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that the transition is possible. Further, among RT0, 2 and 4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT0 and RT4.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the game state is RT 0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is the notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and also transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combinations according to the game state are replay GR1 to 6 when it is RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when it is RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when it is RT2. Further, in all of RTs 0 to 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither AT nor ART is controlled. , It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

The navigation notification can identify the stop order that is advantageous to the player by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The mode of the navigation notification is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, a display used for notifications other than the navigation notification, and may be executed by using a dedicated display.

In the navigation effect, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when notifying the stop order of left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. To do. In particular, when the replay GR21-26 is won in RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the above stop order image, red 7 and blue 7 are added to each reel. An image prompting the stop operation at the target timing is also displayed, and the stop operation at that timing is prompted. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is identifiablely notified. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. That, to win the middle bell, to avoid the fall replay prize, to avoid the stoppage of the transition roll, to win the middle bell in RT2, to avoid the fall replay prize, to shift out You can avoid eye stops.

In this embodiment, whether or not the main control unit 41 controls ART (a state controlled by AT at RT2) when the lottery condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon are won). An ART lottery will be held to determine. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of uncontrolled games. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery, and the number of games that are not continuously controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of the precursory period or the end of ART, BB, or RB is a specified game. Control to ART by reaching the number.

When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT2 is also called the preparation state. The main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won in the ready state. At this time, in RT1, the navigation notification is applied when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and the stop order for winning the promotion replay when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won regardless of the game state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation should be performed according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to surely obtain eight medals. After the promotion replay wins in RT1 and shifts to RT0, the navigation notification will be applied when the replay GR11 to 13 are won, and the stop order for winning the special replay when the replay GR11 to 13 is won will be notified by the navigation notification. By performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and it is possible to avoid winning a fall replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1. If a special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, then when the first replay GR21-23 is won or the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that notifies the stop order to win the red 7 replay. Notification or blue 7 replay to win a prize Navi notification to notify the stop order is executed, and by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay is won and the player falls. It is possible to avoid winning a replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins a prize, and starts controlling the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and sets the ART game number. Start counting the number of remaining games. After the start of ART, the stop order for winning the middle bell will be notified when the push order bell is won, so it is possible to reliably win eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle replay is notified when the replay GR21 to 26 is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order to avoid the prize for the fall replay and shift to RT1. Can be avoided. In addition, during ART, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games when the lottery conditions are satisfied. Then, when the additional lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed in the same manner as at the start of ART, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is the remaining ART assigned to the RAM 91c. Add to the number of games. In addition, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and if a special role is won before the number of remaining games becomes 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. As a result, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, it is controlled to the corresponding bonus after winning the winning special role, and when the transition roll stops at RT3 which shifts after the bonus ends and shifts to RT1, AT control is resumed, and the preparation state is accompanied by this. By shifting to RT2 again through the above, ART is restarted, and counting of the number of remaining games in ART is also restarted. Further, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transition roll when the push order bell is won, and it will be impossible to avoid the fall replay winning when the replay GR21-26 is won, and the transition roll. A series of AT and ART controls will be completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping or winning a fall replay.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay GR21 to 26 during ART is won, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the middle replay wins, except for the first time, by the navigation notification, and the notified stop. If the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and shift to RT1. Therefore, when the replay GR21-26 is won, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is possible to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning without meaning. You can do it.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to control the above-mentioned freeze state when the target combination of the ART lottery is won in the internal lottery, and controls the freeze state in the freeze lottery. When it is decided to do so, the frozen state is controlled, and during that time, a reel effect is executed in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are changed in a mode different from the normal game.

In addition, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery when the target combination of the ART lottery is won in the internal lottery. Further, in the freeze lottery, when the ART is won in the ART lottery, it is decided to control the freeze state in the freeze lottery at a higher rate than when the ART is not won. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the ART will control the reel effect by being controlled in the frozen state. In the ART lottery, the probability of winning the ART is set higher when the target combination of the ART lottery is won and controlled to the frozen state than when the target combination of the ART lottery is simply won. Therefore, the configuration may be such that it is suggested that there is a high possibility of being controlled by ART by being controlled in the frozen state and performing the reel effect.

A reel effect executed when the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state will be described with reference to FIG. When the start switch 7 is operated to win the freeze lottery and the main control unit 41 decides to control the freeze state, the main control unit 41 is in the freeze state as an example of the reel effect accompanying the freeze state, as shown in FIG. After starting the control of, the number of steps from the current stop position to a specific symbol (for example, "red 7") is calculated for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R based on the stop position of each reel, and the calculated number of steps is calculated. A symbol conversion that changes each minute reel in the opposite direction is executed, and a symbol conversion control is performed to align a specific combination of symbols (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7") on the winning line LN. After that, as will be described later, a reel acceleration process is executed in which the relative positional relationship of each reel is a random positional relationship, and each reel is started to rotate in the forward direction at a random timing, and then the reel is rotated at a constant speed. Accelerate to. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate at a constant speed, the freeze state is terminated, the reel stop operation is enabled, and the game shifts to a normal game.

Next, the reel acceleration process to be executed when the main control unit 41 ends the reel effect associated with the freeze state and starts the rotation of the reel before shifting from the reel effect to the normal game will be described. .. In the reel acceleration processing, first, a random value for left delay, a random value for medium delay, and a random value for right delay are extracted from a random number counter that is updated in a certain range provided for each reel, and these extracted disturbances. The delay timer counter value according to the delay time of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is calculated based on the numerical value, and is set for each of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. After that, every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed a certain number of times, the delay timer counter value is subtracted by 1, and the delay timer counter value becomes 0, that is, the delay time based on the random value elapses. Then, the rotation of the corresponding reel is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the normal game is started after the reel production, the time until each reel rotates changes for each reel, so that the normal game is started after the reel production. Before the stop operation is enabled in, the relative positional relationship of the three reels changes, and the reel effect is such that specific symbols are aligned in a straight line. However, even if such a reel effect is not performed, the difficulty level of the reel stop operation does not change after the stop operation becomes effective in the normal game. That is, even when the reel effect is performed, a certain regularity that does not occur when the reel effect is not performed is not generated, and the display result is derived by the technical intervention by the player by performing the reel effect. The playability of the slot machine is not impaired.

Further, in this embodiment, when starting a normal game after the reel production, the time until each reel rotates is determined by using a random number, and after the reel production, the normal game is started. The relative positional relationship of the three reels can be randomly changed before the stop operation in the game is activated. In this embodiment, when the normal game is started after the reel effect, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is changed by changing the time until each reel rotates for each reel. However, after starting the rotation of the reel (first starting reel) that starts the rotation first, until the rotation of the reel (second starting reel) that starts the second rotation is started. By changing the time, the time from starting the rotation of the second starting reel to starting the rotation of the third reel (third starting reel), the relative positions of the three reels The relationship may be different, and the time from when the first starting reel becomes constant speed rotation to when the rotation of the second starting reel starts, after the second starting reel becomes constant speed rotation, the second By changing the time until the rotation of the three starting reels is started, the relative positional relationship between the three reels may be different.

Further, in this embodiment, when starting a normal game after the reel effect, the time until each reel rotates is determined by using a random number, so that the stop operation in the normal game after the reel effect is performed. Is configured to randomly change the relative positional relationship of the three reels before is enabled, but the relative positional relationship of the three reels before the start of the reel effect is memorized, and the reel effect Later, when starting a normal game, the relative positional relationship of the three reels may be returned to the memorized relative positional relationship, so that the positional relationship of the three reels may be different. Even if the reel effect is performed, a certain regularity that does not occur if the reel effect is not performed is not generated, and the display result is displayed by the technical intervention by the player by performing the reel effect. The playability of the slot machine to derive the reel is not impaired.

In addition, if a power failure occurs during the execution of the reel effect due to the freeze state, when returning from the power failure, the reel effect at the time of the power failure is not continuously executed, but the relative position of each reel. Reel acceleration processing that brings the relationship closer to constant speed rotation is executed while making the relationship a random positional relationship, and even if a certain regularity is created in the relative positional relationship between the reels due to the reel effect accompanying the frozen state. Since the relative positional relationship between the reels becomes a random positional relationship due to the reel acceleration processing after the power failure is restored, the playability of the slot machine that the display result is derived by the technical intervention of the player is impaired. There is no. Furthermore, if a power failure occurs in a state where a certain regularity is created in the relative positional relationship between the reels in the reel effect due to the freeze state, the reel effect may be continued when returning from the power failure. Since the reel acceleration process is executed, the processing load of the slot machine can be reduced while preventing the playability of the slot machine from being impaired.

In particular, in this embodiment, after grasping the current reel position, if a power failure occurs during execution of the symbol conversion control for changing the reel position to a specific position, the symbol conversion control is performed again. Instead, the reel acceleration process is executed and the game shifts to the normal game. Therefore, when returning from the power failure, the reel position is re-detected and the number of steps for the symbol conversion control is reset. Since it is not necessary, the reel control at the time of recovery from the power failure can be simplified.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R mounted on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are hybrid stepping motors, and are composed of a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and a permanent magnet magnetized in the same direction as the rotation axis is incorporated therein.

The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating the excitation state of each excitation phase φ1 to φ4 of each reel motor in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and outputs a phase signal from the motor drive circuit 45 accordingly. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R receive this phase signal, and the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure, so that each time one pulse is received, a predetermined value is obtained. The rotor 32a is rotated by an angle (1 step = about 1.07 (360/336) degrees).

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing an excitation pattern of the reel motor when accelerating the reel at the start of rotation of the reel. One step is a unit to which one excitation pattern is applied, and at the time of constant speed rotation, the rotor 32a rotates by the predetermined angle (about 1.07 (360/336) degrees) described above for each step. As a result, in the stepping motor of this embodiment, the reel makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps as described above, and since 21 symbols are arranged on the reel, 1 every 16 steps. The design will move. The excitation pattern is updated by the timer interrupt process (main) performed by the main control unit 41, and the count number is the number of times of the timer interrupt process (main) until the next excitation pattern is updated. (Count number) × 0.56 ms (interval of timer interrupt processing (main)) is the excitation time (step rate) at which the excitation pattern of the step continues. The number of steps indicates the number of times the corresponding excitation time is continuously applied. Further, φ1 to φ4 in the figure indicate each exciting phase, “ON” indicates an excited state, and “OFF” indicates a degaussed state.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are started, the main control unit 41 moves in the rotation direction from the state in which the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are degaussed by the 1-2 phase excitation method described later. Start excitation. Specifically, in the first step, (φ1, φ2) is excited, and for each step, (φ1, φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), ( The excitation pattern is updated alternately with φ1 to φ4 in the order of φ4), (φ4, φ1), (φ1) ... Further, the step rate of each step is shortened so as to gradually approach the step rate of constant speed rotation (2.24 ms). At this time, instead of shortening the step rate uniformly, the reel is smoothly accelerated by interweaving a long step rate and a short step rate and gradually increasing the short step rate. ..

After shifting to the constant speed state, as shown in FIG. 21, a constant speed rotation excitation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a constant speed rotation pattern) that updates the excitation pattern of the 1-2 phase excitation method at a step rate of 2.24 ms. Drives the reel motor to rotate each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Specifically, along the rotation direction of the rotor 32a, (φ1, φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1), (φ1). ), (φ1, φ2) ..., The excitation patterns of φ1 to φ4 are alternately updated every step, such as 2-phase, 1-phase, 2-phase, 1-phase, and 2-phase, to rotate the rotor 32a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated.

When the reel stop control is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, after the stop condition such as the stop operation is satisfied, the step rate of constant speed rotation (2.) is reached until the brake start position corresponding to the stop position is reached. 24ms) is maintained, and when the brake start position is reached, a step rate (3.36ms) longer than the step rate at constant speed rotation (2.24ms) is applied, and the brake is applied to decelerate the rotor 32a. , In the next step (step before 4 steps), all-phase excitation for exciting all the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 is started. As a result, the rotor 32a is suddenly braked, and as a result of overshooting (step-out), the rotor 32a stops at the stop position.

In this embodiment, after all-phase excitation is performed in the stop control, the vehicle overshoots and slides by 5 steps. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, the brake is applied at a step 6 steps before the stop position in the rotation direction. The start is started, and all-phase excitation is started 5 steps before the stop position. Then, after the reels stop at the stop position, all-phase excitation is released, and each exciting phase is kept in the OFF state and waits until the next reel rotation starts.

As described above, in this embodiment, by changing the output state of the phase signal, the excitation state of each excitation phase φ1 to φ4 is changed, whereby the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven. This makes it possible to rotate and stop the reel. That is, the reel operates when the output state of the phase signal changes, and the reel stops when the output state of the phase signal does not change.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, the main control unit 41 starts the rotation of each reel by changing the excitation state of each reel motor in the stopped state according to the excitation pattern at the time of reel start. , When the reel is rotating normally, the reel reference position is detected by making at least one revolution. Then, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, and the reel reference position is shifted to the constant speed rotation pattern, so that the condition for validating the stop operation of the rotating reels is satisfied. With the establishment of this activation condition, the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel is enabled, and by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in this state, the stop operation is effectively accepted and the corresponding reel Stop control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, the main control unit 41 starts the rotation of each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32 in the stopped state, and then the reel reference position is set for any one of the reels. If the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position was detected without being detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps exceeding one reel lap, it is determined that the reel is in a state of abnormal rotation. Then, for the relevant reel, restart control is performed again to restart the rotation of the reel by changing the excitation state of the reel motor according to the excitation pattern at the time of starting the reel. Then, the reel reference position is detected within a predetermined number of steps after the change of the excitation state of the reel motor is started again by the excitation pattern at the time of reel start, and the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels. In addition, by shifting to constant speed rotation, the condition for enabling the stop operation of the rotating reel is satisfied. With the establishment of this activation condition, the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel is activated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, in the main control unit 41, when the reel is controlled to the constant speed rotation and the reception of the stop operation is enabled, the reel does not rotate normally, and the reel is about the rotating reel. If the number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps without detecting the reference position, it is determined that the reel is in an abnormal rotation state, and all reels are stopped. For reels for which the reel reference position is not detected by disabling the reception of operations, the rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the excitation state of the reel motor from the excitation pattern at the time of starting the reel. Then, the reel reference position is detected within a predetermined number of steps after the change of the excitation state of the reel motor is started again by the excitation pattern at the time of reel start, and the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels. By shifting to constant speed rotation, the condition for enabling the stop operation of the rotating reel is satisfied. With the establishment of this activation condition, the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel is activated.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 does not rotate the reel normally in a state where the reception of the stop operation is enabled, and the reel reference position of the reel is not detected, and the reel is not detected. When the number of steps for changing the excitation state of the reel motor exceeds the predetermined number of steps, it is determined that the reel is in a state of abnormal rotation, the acceptance of stop operation is invalidated for all reels, and the reel reference. For reels whose position is not detected, the rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the excitation state of the reel motor again with the excitation pattern at the time of starting the reel. After this restart, if the number of steps for changing the excitation state of the reel motor of the reel exceeds a predetermined number without detecting the reel reference position of the reel, the control for restarting is performed again. .. Then, if the reel reference position is not detected within a predetermined number of steps even though the reel is restarted up to three times in a row, the acceptance of the stop operation is maintained in the disabled state. , Stops all spinning reels and starts error control, disabling the progress of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply of AC100V is stopped, the main control unit 41 executes the power interruption process (main) to save the register before the power failure to the stack area and save the register before the power failure to the stack area. It is possible to retain the contents of the RAM 41c and return to the control state before the power failure in the start-up process (main) executed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted. Further, when the power supply is restarted, it is possible to specify whether or not the stop operation was effective in the control state before the power failure. Then, in the startup process (main), when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, if it is possible to return to the control state before the power failure, it returns to the control state before the power failure, and in particular, before the power failure. If the control to drive the reel motor is performed in the above state, the control to drive the reel motor is restarted from the excitation pattern at the time of power failure and the excitation state at the time of power failure, while the control before power failure. If it is specified whether or not the stop operation was effective in the state and it is specified that the stop operation was effective in the control state before the power failure, the stop operation that was effective in the control state before the power failure is specified. The invalidation flag for temporarily invalidating the above is set in the RAM 41c to invalidate the reception of the stop operation in which the stop operation was effective in the control state before the power failure.

Then, after the start processing (main) recovers from the power failure and restarts the control for driving the reel motor and the stop operation is temporarily invalidated, the main control unit 41 is invalidated in the processing after the restart. If it is determined based on the flag that the stop operation has been temporarily disabled, it waits until the reel reference position of all spinning reels is detected, and the reel reference position of all reels is detected. If so, enable acceptance of stop operations. On the other hand, if the reel reference position is not detected for any of the reels and the number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps, the stop operation of all reels is accepted. The disabled state is maintained without being enabled, and restart control is performed to restart the reel. As a result, the reel reference position is detected for the reel and the reel is shifted to constant speed rotation. Enable acceptance of stop operations. On the other hand, even if the restart control is performed three times, if the number of steps from the start of rotation is within the predetermined number of steps and the reel reference position is not detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped and the game is controlled to an error state. Disable the progress of.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when returning from the power failure that occurred in the state where the reception of the stop operation is enabled, it is the excitation pattern at the time of the power failure and the excitation at the time of the power failure. It will return from the state, but the reception of the stop operation will be invalidated from the time of recovery from the power failure. After that, the reels are rotated normally, and the reel reference position is detected within a predetermined number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected for all the rotating reels, so that the rotating reels can be stopped. The activation condition is satisfied. When this activation condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel is enabled, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, so that the stop operation is effectively accepted and applicable. Controls the reel stop. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the reel motor does not have enough torque and the reels do not rotate normally, the reel reference position is not detected for any of the reels, and the previous reel reference position is detected. If the number of steps since then exceeds the predetermined number of steps, it is determined that the reel is in an abnormal rotation state, and for the relevant reel, the excitation state of the reel motor is again determined by the excitation pattern at the time of reel start. By changing it, the rotation of the reel is restarted. Then, for all the reels, the reel reference position is detected and the rotation is shifted to the constant speed rotation, so that the condition for enabling the stop operation of the rotating reel is satisfied, and the acceptance of the rotating reel is accepted. Activate.

In addition, when a plurality of reels are rotating and the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected for any of the reels exceeds the predetermined number of steps, the reel reference for the other reels. Regardless of whether the number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected without detecting the position exceeds the predetermined number of steps, the exciting state of the reel motor is sequentially changed from the reel in the exciting pattern at the time of starting. It is designed to restart the rotation of the reels. For example, even if a reel rotation abnormality occurs at different timings for a plurality of reels, the reel rotation abnormality is not waited for to be restarted later. , It will be restarted sequentially from the reel for which the rotation abnormality was judged first.

As described above, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels is started, the reel reference position and the constant speed rotation are detected for all the rotating reels, so that the activation condition of the stop operation is set. When it is established, the stop operation for accepting the stop operation of the rotating reel by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, while the reel reference position is detected after the reel rotation is started. Instead, when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds a predetermined number of steps exceeding one lap, it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal.

In such a configuration, if the reel rotation abnormality occurs even once, if it is determined that the reel rotation abnormality is made and the progress of the game is disabled as an error state, the reel rotation is temporarily delayed. Even in a situation where it is possible to rotate normally after that, the progress of the game is disabled, and there is a problem that the smooth progress of the game is hindered.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the reel rotation is started, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels and the reel is shifted to the constant speed rotation, and the activation condition of the stop operation is set. In the established situation, when it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal, the restart control is performed to restart the reel by changing the excitation state of the reel motor again according to the excitation pattern at the time of reel start, so it is judged as a rotation abnormality. Each time the game is played, the game can be smoothly progressed without being disabled.

In addition, since the reception of the stop operation is invalidated during the period from the judgment of the rotation abnormality to the establishment of the condition for enabling the stop operation after the restart control is performed, the reel is not rotated normally. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the above from being executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the power supply is stopped due to the power interruption in the state where the activation condition of the stop operation is satisfied, the control before the power interruption is performed when the power supply is restarted and the power supply is restored. The control to change the excitation state of the reel motor will be restarted from the state, but if the normal rotation is specified by detecting the reel reference position after that, the acceptance of the stop operation will be enabled from that time. Therefore, even if a momentary power failure occurs, if the normal rotation of the rotating reel is maintained, the power supply can be restarted and the game can be advanced immediately.

In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, the torque for rotating the reel is insufficient and the reel is not rotated, resulting in a rotation abnormality. Even if it is determined, the restart control is performed for the reel, and the progress of the game is not immediately disabled, so that the game can proceed smoothly.

Further, in such a case, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels after the reel rotation abnormality is determined and the restart control is performed from the time when the power supply is restarted. In the period until the activation condition is satisfied by shifting to constant speed rotation, the reception of the stop operation is invalidated, so after the power supply is restarted, the reel is in a situation where it is unknown whether the reel is in normal rotation. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the above from being executed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the reel reference position is detected and the rotation of the reel shifts to the constant speed rotation, it is determined that the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, and the reel has a constant speed. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the rotating reel from being executed by the stop operation even though the rotation has not been reached.

Further, in this embodiment, after the restart control for changing the excitation state of the reel motor according to the excitation pattern at the time of starting, when the reel reference position is not detected and the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied, the restart control is performed. Is repeatedly executed, and if the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied even if the restart control is performed a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), the error state is controlled and the game is disabled. , If the reel does not rotate normally even by the restart control, that is, if the problem cannot be solved by the restart control, the game can be disabled.

Further, in this embodiment, when a rotation abnormality is determined in a plurality of reels at different timings in a state where the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, restart control is sequentially performed from the reel in which the rotation abnormality is determined. Even if rotation abnormalities are determined at different timings on a plurality of reels, each reel can be set to normal rotation at the earliest possible stage.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 determines a rotation abnormality in a plurality of reels at different timings while the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, the reels for which the rotation abnormality is determined are sequentially re-started. The configuration is such that start control is performed. For example, when a rotation abnormality of any of the reels is determined, the operation is repeated until a period (a period for a predetermined number of steps) in which the rotation abnormality of the remaining reels can be determined elapses. A configuration that delays the start control, that is, when a rotation abnormality is determined at different timings on a plurality of reels while the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, the restart control of the reel for which the rotation abnormality is determined earliest is performed. It may be configured to delay until the restart control of the reel for which the rotation abnormality is determined to be the latest, and with such a configuration, even if the rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels, the rotation abnormality will occur. Since a plurality of determined reels can be restarted at the same timing, the appearance at the time of restart is improved.

Further, in this embodiment, when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds a predetermined number of steps (400 steps) exceeding one reel lap without detecting the reel reference position. , The configuration is such that the reel rotation abnormality is specified, but the predetermined number of steps is a value larger than the number of steps required for the reel to make one revolution, that is, the reel reference position is detected when the reel is rotating normally. The value may be larger than the number of steps required to be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, control is performed to restart the reel when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds a predetermined number without detecting the reel reference position. If the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied even after performing a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal and the game is disabled, but the activation condition of the stop operation is satisfied. If the reel is not restarted at least once, it is possible to prevent the game from being frequently disabled.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel reference position is detected after the start of rotation, and the reception of the stop operation is enabled by shifting to the constant speed rotation, but at least the reel reference position is detected. Any configuration may be used as long as the reception of the stop operation is enabled by.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the rotation has shifted to the constant speed depending on whether the number of steps from the start of the reel rotation is equal to or greater than the number of steps required to shift to the constant speed rotation. However, by determining whether or not a constant speed is satisfied based on the number of steps or time until the reel reference position is detected and the next reel reference position is detected, it is determined whether or not the rotation has shifted to a constant speed rotation. It may be configured to judge.

Whether the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment suggests the possibility of winning BB, RB or ART over a plurality of games (3 games in this embodiment) and finally wins BB, RB or ART. It is possible to execute a continuous production that notifies whether or not it is a production result by a result notification production, and every time a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied (a strong cherry, a weak cherry, or a watermelon that may be won by BB, RB, or ART is won). Every time), a continuous production lottery is executed to determine whether or not to execute the continuous production, the production pattern of the continuous production to be executed, and the start time of the continuous production, and when the continuous production of any of the production patterns is won. , The continuous production with the winning production pattern is executed at the time determined by the continuous production lottery. If the ART is won, the start time of the continuous production is determined when the number of games remaining in the precursor period becomes the number of games of the continuous production, that is, when the continuous production ends at the end of the precursor period. If you have won BB or RB, or if you have not won any of BB, RB, or ART, it will be decided at a time after the number of games randomly determined within a certain number of games. ..

The sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of winning BB, RB, or ART over a plurality of games as the effect pattern of the continuous effect, and then goes through the operation request effect pattern 1 that requests the operation of the effect switch 56 described later. By operating the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 is operated via the effect pattern A-1 for notifying whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won, and the operation request effect pattern 2 described later. Then, the effect pattern A-2 that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won (hereinafter, if it is not necessary to distinguish between the effect patterns A-1 and A-2, it is simply referred to as the effect pattern A). After suggesting the possibility of winning BB, RB or ART over a plurality of games, whether or not the BB, RB or ART was won by operating the effect switch 56 through pattern 3 of the operation request effect described later. After suggesting the possibility of winning the effect pattern B, BB, RB or ART to notify the above over multiple games, the player won the BB, RB or ART without going through any of the operation request effect patterns 1, 2 and 3. It is possible to execute the effect pattern C for notifying whether or not.

In the continuous production lottery, the probability of winning the continuous production is higher when winning the BB, RB or ART than when not winning, and the person who wins the BB, RB or ART wins. Of the effect patterns A to C, the effect patterns A and B, that is, the effect pattern that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won by operating the effect switch 56 after the operation request effect. The winning ratio is high, and the case where the BB, RB or ART is won is the effect pattern A-2 among the effect patterns A-1 and A-2, that is, the operation request effect, than the case where the player is not won. By operating the effect switch 56 through the pattern 2, the rate of winning the effect pattern that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won is high.

Further, in the continuous production lottery, the production patterns A and B among the production patterns A to C, that is, the operation request, are obtained when the BB which is more advantageous to the player than the RB is won than when the RB is won. When the production switch 56 is operated after the production, the production pattern that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won is highly likely to be won, and the person who has won the BB wins the RB. Whether the BB, RB, or ART was won by operating the effect switch 56 through the effect pattern A-2, that is, the operation request effect pattern 2, among the effect patterns A-1 and A-2. The ratio of winning the production pattern that informs whether or not it is high is high.

Further, in the continuous production lottery, the production patterns A and B among the production patterns A to C are won in the case where the ART is more advantageous to the player than in the case of winning the BB or RB than in the case of winning the BB or RB. That is, when the effect switch 56 is operated after the operation request effect, the effect pattern for notifying whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won is high, and the case where the ART is won is higher. BB, RB by operating the effect switch 56 through the effect pattern A-2, that is, the operation request effect pattern 2, among the effect patterns A-1 and A-2, as compared with the case where the BB or RB is won. Alternatively, the ratio of winning the production pattern that notifies whether or not the ART has been won is high.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the possibility suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the BB, RB or ART has been won by operating the effect switch 56 through the operation request effect pattern 4 described later. And every time the lottery conditions are met (every time a strong cherry, a weak cherry, or a watermelon that may win a BB, RB, or ART wins), whether or not to execute the possibility suggestion effect and whether or not it can be executed Determining the production pattern of the sexual suggestion effect and the timing to execute the possibility suggestion effect lottery is executed, and if the possibility suggestion effect of any of the production patterns is won in the possibility suggestion effect lottery, the winning effect pattern Perform the possibility suggestion production.

The sub-control unit 91 suggests that there is a high possibility that the BB, RB, or ART has been won by operating the effect switch 56 through the operation request effect pattern 4 as the effect pattern of the possibility suggestion effect. It is suggested that the effect switch 56 may be won by operating the effect switch 56 through the effect pattern a and the operation request effect pattern 4, but it is lower than the effect pattern a. The effect pattern b can be executed.

In the possibility suggestion effect lottery, the probability of winning the possibility suggestion effect is higher in the case of winning the BB, RB or ART than in the case of not winning, and in the case of winning the BB, RB or ART. The ratio of the production pattern a to the production patterns a and b is higher than that of the non-winning person, and the RB is won when the BB is more advantageous to the player than the RB. Of the production patterns a and b, the ratio of winning the production pattern a is higher than in the case, and the case where the ART is more advantageous to the player than the case where the player is won is more than the case where the BB or RB is won. Of the production patterns a and b, the ratio of the production pattern a being won is high.

Hereinafter, the production modes of the continuous effect, the operation request effect, and the possibility suggestion effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 39.

When any of the continuous production patterns A to C is won in the continuous production lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs continuous production from the game that is the start time determined by the continuous production lottery after the continuous production lottery. Let's get started. After that, at the start of the final game of the continuous effect, the content of the result notification effect that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won as the final effect result in the continuous effect is determined. Further, a control pattern lottery for selecting either an end pattern or a continuation pattern, which will be described later, is performed according to the content of the result notification effect, and a bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 during execution of the operation request effect, that is, an operation request Select the control pattern when the operation requesting the cancellation of the effect is performed. Then, after the third stop operation is performed in the final game of the continuous effect, the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 that requests the operation by the operation request effect are started to be accepted, and the control pattern selection lottery is performed. The operation request effect and the reception of the effect switch 56 are controlled based on the selected control pattern.

The end pattern, which is a control pattern when the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, is the operation request effect and the end pattern when the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect. It is a pattern that terminates the acceptance of the operation of the effect switch 56, and the continuation pattern accepts the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect. It is a pattern to continue.

In the control pattern lottery, if the BB, RB or ART is won and it is determined in the result notification of the continuous production being executed that the BB, RB or ART is finally won. That is, when it is decided to notify the advantageous effect result indicating the advantageous situation for the player, it is determined that the result notification finally notifies that the player has not won the BB, RB or ART. In other words, the continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than in the case where it is determined to notify the effect result other than the advantageous effect result. When it is determined in the result notification that the BB, RB, or ART has not been finally won, the end pattern is always selected.

Then, in the state where the operation request effect is being executed, the effect switch 56 is operated during the execution of the operation request effect regardless of whether the end pattern or the continuation pattern is selected as the control pattern. As a result, the reception of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 is terminated, the result notification effect is started, and as the effect result of the continuous effect, it is notified whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won. On the other hand, when the end pattern is selected as the control pattern, when the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, the reception of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 is terminated. The continuous effect is terminated without performing the result notification effect, that is, without showing the effect result. Further, when the continuation pattern is selected as the control pattern, even if the MAXBET switch 6 or the like cancels the operation request effect during execution, the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 continue to be accepted during this period. By operating the effect switch 56, the reception of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 is terminated, the result notification effect is started, and as the effect result of the continuous effect, BB, RB or ART is won. Notify whether or not. When the end pattern is selected as the control pattern, the effect switch 56 is not operated after the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, and the game is started by the start switch 7. The reception of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 is terminated, and the continuous effect is terminated without performing the result notification effect, that is, without showing the effect result.

As shown in FIG. 27A, when the end pattern is selected in the control pattern lottery, the sub-control unit 91 operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player in the final game of the continuous production. Each time, it is determined that the player has performed the first stop operation and the second stop operation based on the first and second stop operation commands received from the main control unit 41, and further, the third stop operation is performed. Based on the reception of the operation command, it was determined whether or not the third stop operation was performed, it was determined that the third stop operation was performed, and the display results were derived on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Later, an operation request effect that requests the operation of the effect switch 56 is started according to the effect patterns A to C determined by the continuous effect lottery. Further, the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 on the sub control unit 91 side is enabled, and the player waits until the effect switch 56 or the bet number setting operation is performed by the player.

The operation request effect requests the operation of the effect switch 56 in patterns 1 to 4 corresponding to the effect patterns A to C as described later, and as shown in FIG. 29 (a), for example, the effect switch 56. A message requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 together with the image (in this embodiment, the message "press!" In the figure), and an image indicating that the operation of the effect switch 56 is requested (in the present embodiment, an arrow image). ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to prompt the player to operate the effect switch 56.

In this state, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is detected during the execution of the operation request effect, the sub control unit 91 invalidates the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 and starts the result notification effect.

In the result notification effect, if BB, RB or ART is won at the start of the final game of the continuous effect, a message indicating that BB, RB or ART is won as shown in FIG. 29 (b). (In this embodiment, the character "big hit") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the BB, RB, or ART has been won as the final production result of the continuous production, and the BB, RB, or ART. If was not won, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), a message indicating that BB, RB or ART was not won (in this embodiment, the characters "sorry ...") is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the vessel 51 to notify that the BB, RB or ART has not been won as the final effect result of the continuous effect.

Then, after the start of the result notification effect, when it is specified that a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number based on the insertion number command transmitted from the main control unit 41. If BB, RB or ART is won, a definite effect indicating that BB, RB or ART is confirmed is executed, and if BB, RB or ART is not won, a normal effect (normal effect) It was identified that the start switch 7 was operated to start the game based on the internal winning command after executing the effect) that is executed in most states, such as when the continuous effect is not executed. Occasionally, the production of the next game is started.

In the production of the next game, depending on whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won, if the ART is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the push order bell is based on the internal winning command. Etc. are notified of the stop order for winning, and when BB and RB are won, a combination of symbols for winning a special role won based on an internal winning command is notified, although not shown. If BB, RB, or ART is not won, the effect related to the normal progress of the game is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27B, in the state where the operation request effect is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 sets the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or inserting medals based on the insertion number command. When the operation is specified, the operation request effect being executed is terminated, the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 is invalidated, and the normal effect is started. That is, when the end pattern is selected and the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, the continuous effect is produced by the result notification effect after the running operation request effect is terminated. Does not show the production result of. After the normal production is started, the sub-control unit 91 starts the production of the next game when it is specified that the start switch 7 is operated and the game has started based on the internal winning command.

In this way, when the end pattern is selected in the control pattern lottery, the sub control unit 91 ends the operation request effect by detecting the operation of the effect switch 56 during the execution of the operation request effect. Later, the result notification effect is executed to show the effect result of the continuous effect, while the operation request effect is terminated by specifying the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, and the result notification effect is executed. However, it does not show the production result of continuous production.

As shown in FIG. 28A, when the continuation pattern is selected in the control pattern lottery, the sub-control unit 91 is the same as in the case where the end pattern is selected, in the final game of the continuous production. 3 When it is determined that the stop operation has been performed, an operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is started according to the effect patterns A to C determined in the continuous effect lottery, and the sub control unit is also used. The reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 on the 91 side is enabled, and the player waits until the effect switch 56 or the bet number setting operation is performed by the player.

In this state, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is detected during the execution of the operation request effect, the sub-control unit 91 ends the operation request effect in the same manner as when the end pattern is selected. While the result notification effect is started, if the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like is specified based on the input number command during the execution of the operation request effect, the operation request effect is continued and the player performs the effect. It waits until the game is started by the switch 56 or the start switch 7. That is, when the continuation pattern is selected, even if a cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 are continued without being terminated.

After that, while the reception of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 is continued, the sub-control unit 91 invalidates the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 when the operation of the effect switch 56 is detected. , The operation request effect is ended and the result notification effect indicating the effect result of the continuous effect is started. Then, when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7, the result notification effect is ended and the effect of the next game is started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28B, after the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like while the operation request effect is being executed, the operation request effect and the effect switch 56 are continuously accepted. When the start operation of the game by the start switch 7 is specified based on the internal lottery command or the like, the sub control unit 91 ends the operation request effect and accepts the operation of the effect switch 56 on the sub control unit 91 side. It is invalidated, and the effect of the next game is started without showing the effect result of the continuous effect by the result notification effect.

In this way, when the continuation pattern is selected by the control pattern lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the result notification effect by detecting the operation of the effect switch 56 during the execution of the operation request effect. , While showing the effect result of the continuous effect, even if the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like is specified during the execution of the operation request effect, the operation request effect is continuously executed and the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like is specified. After that, the operation request effect is ended by specifying the game start operation by the start switch 7 without operating the effect switch 56. At this time, the result notification effect is not executed, and the effect result of the continuous effect is not shown.

In the final game of the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56, enables the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56, and the operation request effect is performed. By accepting the operation of the effect switch 56 in the executed state, a result notification effect indicating whether or not the player has won the BB, RB or ART, that is, whether or not the situation is advantageous to the player is executed. Is. In such a configuration, although the result notification effect indicates whether or not the situation is advantageous for the player, the result notification effect itself does not affect the result of the game, that is, the winning of BB, RB, or ART. Therefore, the operation of the effect switch 56 is not sufficiently prompted by the operation request effect.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 is terminated by performing a cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, that is, the operation request effect. However, as a control pattern when a cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect, an end pattern for ending the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 is completed. And a continuation pattern that continues accepting the operation of the operation request effect and the effect switch 56, and when the continuation pattern is selected, the operation request effect and effect even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. Since the reception of the operation of the switch 56 is continued, it is possible to increase the chance that the result notification effect is executed by operating the effect switch 56 during the execution of the operation request effect.

In addition, when an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player is determined as the content of the result notification effect, the rate is higher than when an effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined in the result notification effect. Since the continuation pattern is selected, if the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the effect switch 56 is operated to indicate an advantageous effect for the player. Since the result is easily derived, the player is motivated to operate the effect switch 56 for starting the result notification effect in the situation where the operation request effect continues even after the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. be able to.

In this embodiment, the control pattern when the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like during the execution of the operation request effect is selected by the control pattern lottery, and the cancel operation is performed according to the selected control pattern. In a configuration in which control is performed, when it is determined to notify an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player, compared to a case where it is determined to notify an effect result other than the advantageous effect result. By configuring the continuation pattern to be selected at a high rate, it is advantageous for the player to operate the effect switch 56 when the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. The configuration is such that the advantageous effect result indicating the situation can be easily derived, but when the advantageous effect result indicating the advantageous situation for the player is determined by the result notification effect, the continuation pattern is selected at a rate of 100%. However, when an effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined, the end pattern may be selected at a rate of 100%. With such a configuration, the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like can be performed. Even if the operation request effect is continued, the effect switch 56 is operated to derive an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player, so that a cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like can be performed. It is possible to increase the motivation of the player to operate the effect switch 56 for starting the result notification effect in the situation where the operation request effect continues even after the operation request effect is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the end pattern is selected even when it is decided to notify the advantageous effect result, and when it is determined to notify the effect result other than the advantageous effect result. However, when it is decided to notify the advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player at least, it is decided to notify the effect result other than the advantageous effect result. If the configuration is such that the continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than the case where the continuous pattern is selected, the continuation pattern is always selected when it is decided to notify the advantageous effect result, and the effect result other than the advantageous effect result is notified. Even if the configuration is such that the continuation pattern may be selected when the fact is determined, the effect switch 56 is used when the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. Since it becomes easy to derive an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player by being operated, the result is notified to the player in a situation where the operation request effect continues even after the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. It is possible to increase the motivation to operate the effect switch 56 for starting the effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect switch 56 is applied as the first operation means that triggers the execution of the result notification effect during the execution of the operation request effect, but the operation request effect is executed in the first operation means. It may be an operating means that is not involved in the progress of the game when it is played, may be an operating means that is involved in the progress of the game in other situations, or may be an operating means that is not always involved in the progress of the game. .. The operating means involved in the progress of the game in other situations include, for example, an operating means operated when starting a game (for example, a start switch 7) and an operating means operated when setting a bet number (for example,). , MAXBET switch 6), operating means operated when returning medals used for setting credits and bets (for example, settlement switch 10), operating means operated when stopping reels (for example, stop). Switches 8L, 8C, 8R) and the like are applicable, and as an operating means that is not always involved in the progress of the game, for example, an operating means for use in the effect shown in this embodiment (for example, an effect switch 56) and the like are applicable. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the reception of the effect switch 56, which is the first operation means, is enabled at the same time as the start of the operation request effect, but at least the operation of the first operation means is performed during the execution of the operation request effect. Any configuration may be used, and the configuration may not be effectively accepted at the start of the operation request effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the second operation means for canceling the operation request effect, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the operation of setting the number of bets by inserting medals is applied, but the second operation means is It may be an operation means that is involved in the progress of the game during the execution of the operation request effect, or an operation means that is not involved in the progress of the game during the execution of the operation request effect and is involved in the progress of the game in other situations. It may be an operating means that does not always participate in the progress of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player is determined as the content of the result notification effect, an effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined in the result notification effect. Although the continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than the result, when the advantageous effect result indicating the advantageous situation for the player is determined as the content of the result notification effect, the result notification effect is selected from the advantageous effect result. A configuration in which a continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than when one effect result having a relatively low advantage is determined, for example, relative to a plurality of effect results having different advantages as the content of the result notification effect. When a highly advantageous effect result is determined, a continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than when the effect result is determined relative to the advantageous effect result in the result notification effect. If there is, if the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, it is easy to derive an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player by operating the effect switch 56. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation for the player to operate the effect switch 56 for starting the result notification effect in the situation where the operation request effect continues even after the cancel operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, a slot machine is described as an example of a gaming machine, but a game is performed by firing a gaming ball in a gaming area, and a plurality of types are obtained by winning a winning ball in a specific winning opening. As a pachinko gaming machine, which is equipped with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying the identification information of the above, and can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit. May be applied.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, a canceling operation means for canceling the variable display of the variable display unit is provided, and the same operation request effect as described above is executed while the variable display unit is variable, and the operation of the effect switch is requested. During the execution of the operation request effect, the operation of the cancel operation means is performed to terminate the acceptance of the operation of the operation request effect and the effect switch, that is, the operation request effect can be canceled. As a control pattern when the cancel operation means is operated during the execution of the effect, the end pattern for ending the acceptance of the operation of the operation request effect and the effect switch and the acceptance of the operation of the operation request effect and the effect switch are continued. When a continuation pattern is selected, including a continuation pattern, the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation means is operated, so that the effect switch is set during the execution of the operation request effect. By being operated, the chance of executing the result notification effect can be increased.

Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when an advantageous effect result (for example, jackpot / probability variation jackpot) indicating an advantageous situation for the player is determined as the content of the result notification effect, the result notification effect results in an advantageous effect. When the operation request effect is continued even if the cancel operation means is operated, the continuation pattern is selected at a higher rate than when the effect result (loss / normal jackpot) other than the above is determined. Is easy to derive an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player by operating the effect switch. Therefore, in a situation where the operation request effect continues even after the cancel operation means is operated, the player is asked. It is possible to increase the motivation to operate the effect switch for starting the result notification effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the end pattern is selected, that is, when there is a high possibility that an effect result other than the advantageous effect result is determined, the player MAXBET when the operation request effect is executed. Since the result notification effect is not derived even if the cancel operation is performed by the switch 6 or the like, the player has an advantageous effect when the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 is terminated by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. It is possible to reduce the chance of seeing the result notification effect other than the result.

Further, in this embodiment, the operation request effect is executed after the display result is derived on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, after the game is completed, and the bet number of the next game is set during the execution of the operation request effect. By operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like to set the number of bets, that is, by operating the operation means for starting the next game, the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 are accepted. .. As a result, the player is not forced to perform unnecessary operations that are not related to the progress of the game in order to end the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56.

In addition, even if the player mistakenly sets the number of bets to start the next game during the execution of the operation request effect, if the advantageous effect result is determined, the operation request is made. Since the reception of the production and the operation of the production switch 56 is likely to be continued, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player misses the advantageous production result. Further, if the continuation pattern is selected at a rate of 100% when an advantageous effect result indicating an advantageous situation for the player is determined as the effect content of the result notification effect, the game is played during the execution of the operation request effect. Even if a person mistakenly sets the number of bets to start the next game, if the advantageous effect result is determined, the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 are accepted. Is always continued, so that the player can reduce the chance of missing the advantageous production result.

In this embodiment, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the operation of setting the number of bets by inserting medals is applied as the canceling operation of the operation request effect. For example, the operation of starting the next game after setting the number of bets. (Operation of the start switch 7) and the like are also related to the progress of the game for the player in order to end the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56, as in the present embodiment. Do not force unnecessary operations.

Further, in this embodiment, even if the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 are continuously accepted after the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the game start operation is further performed by the start switch 7. The player who does not want to derive the effect result of the continuous effect by the result notification effect even when the continuation pattern is selected is such that the acceptance of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 is terminated. It is possible to forcibly terminate the acceptance of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch.

Further, after the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the operation of forcibly canceling the operation request effect when the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 continue to be accepted is the start switch after the bet number is set. Since it is the start operation of the game by 7, that is, the operation related to the progress of the game, it is a waste that is not related to the progress of the game for the player in order to end the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56. There is no need to force such operations.

In this embodiment, as a third operation means for forcibly canceling the operation request effect when the reception of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 continues after the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. Although the game start operation by the start switch 7 is applied, the operation request effect is forcibly produced when the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56 are continuously accepted at least after the cancel operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. If the operation is capable of canceling, even if the operation is an operation of an operation means that is not related to the progress of the game, when the continuation pattern is selected, the result notification effect is used to derive the effect result of the continuous effect. A player who does not wish to do so can forcibly terminate the acceptance of the operation request effect and the operation of the effect switch 56.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the operation request effect according to the effect mode according to the effect patterns A to C determined by the continuous effect lottery. An effect mode of the operation request effect according to the effect patterns A to C will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 30, when the effect pattern A of the continuous effect is won in the continuous effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player in the final game of the continuous effect. Each time, it is determined that the player has performed the first stop operation and the second stop operation based on the first and second stop operation commands received from the main control unit 41, and further, the third stop operation is performed. Based on the reception of the stop operation command, it is determined whether or not the third stop operation has been performed, and if it is determined that the third stop operation has been performed, the stop switch is turned off by the third stop operation. When it is determined that the state has changed from the state to the ON state, that is, when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, the operation request effect pattern 1 or pattern 2 is started.

Patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect are composed of an operation request part that requests the operation of the effect switch 56 and a suggestion part that suggests that the operation request part may be executed, and the suggestion part is executed. After that, the operation request part is executed. In addition, the suggestion part consists of a first part and a second part executed after the first part, and it takes a predetermined time to execute from the start of the first part to the end of the second part. When the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, the pattern 1 or the pattern 2 of the operation request effect is started, and the first part of the suggestion part is started.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in the first part of the suggestion part, a semi-transparent circular image imitating the effect switch 56 is gradually displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (so-called fade-in effect), and a plurality of circular circles are displayed. Display an image in which images are gathered near the center of the screen. Then, in the second part following the first part, as shown in FIG. 31B, the plurality of circular images displayed in the first part are continuously displayed near the center of the screen.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the time from the start of the operation request effect by the operation time counter provided in the RAM 91c with the start of the pattern 1 or the pattern 2 of the operation request effect. Then, it waits until it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the first part of the suggestion part based on the operation time counter, that is, until the second part of the suggestion part is executed to the end.

In this state, when the stop switch pressed by the player to stop the third stop reel is released, the game end command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit is used. When the 91 receives the game end command, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game end command is received before the predetermined time elapses based on the operation time counter, that is, the third suggestion part. The state in which the stop switch of the third stop operation is released from the state in which the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, that is, the stop switch is released before the predetermined time required to execute the first part from the start to the end of the second part elapses. Determines whether or not has changed from the ON state to the OFF state.

As shown in FIG. 30A, when it is determined based on the operation time counter that the stop switch of the third stop operation has changed from the ON state to the OFF state before the predetermined time elapses, the operation time counter is set. An operation that requests the operation of the effect switch 56 when the predetermined time elapses based on the operation time counter, that is, when the second part of the suggestion part is executed to the end. The request part is started, the operation reception of the effect switch 56 is enabled, and the player waits until the effect switch 56 is operated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30B, when it is not determined that the stop switch of the third stop operation has changed from the ON state to the OFF state before the predetermined time elapses based on the operation time counter, that is, the operation. When the predetermined time has elapsed based on the time counter, the game end command has not yet been received, the player continues to press the stop switch of the third stop operation, and the stop switch of the third stop operation is in the ON state. If it is determined that there is, the first part of the suggestion part is executed, and then the second part is repeatedly looped and executed. Then, when the game end command is received and it is determined that the stop switch of the third stop operation is released by the player and the state is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the operation request part is started and the effect switch 56 is set. The operation reception is enabled, and the player waits until the effect switch 56 is operated.

It should be noted that the operation reception of the effect switch 56 may be effective when the operation request part of the operation request effect is started and the operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted, and the operation request part of the operation request effect is displayed. The configuration may be such that the operation reception of the effect switch 56 is activated at the same time as the start, or before the operation request part of the operation request effect is started, for example, at the start of the suggestion part of the operation request effect or the execution of the suggestion part. The operation reception of the effect switch 56 may be enabled inside, or the operation request part may be activated until the player operates the effect switch 56 after the operation request part is started.

As shown in FIG. 31 (c), in the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 1, a plurality of circular images imitating the effect switch 56 displayed in the suggestion part are converted into an image of one effect switch 56. A message for changing and requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 together with the image of the effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, the message of "press!" In the figure), and an image indicating that the operation of the effect switch 56 is requested. By displaying (in this embodiment, an arrow image), the player is urged to operate the effect switch 56. On the other hand, the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 2 prompts the player to operate the effect switch 56 in a manner different from the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32D, an operation request is made for an image of the effect switch 56, a message requesting the operation of the effect switch 56, and an image indicating that the operation of the effect switch 56 is requested. It is designed to be displayed larger than when it is displayed in the operation request part in pattern 1 of the effect.

As described above, when the BB, RB or ART is won, the effect pattern A-2 among the effect patterns A-1 and A-2, that is, the operation request effect pattern 2, is performed more than when the BB, RB or ART is not won. After that, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect pattern that informs whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won is won at a high rate, and the person who wins the BB wins the RB. Whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won by operating the effect switch 56 through the effect pattern A-2, that is, the operation request effect pattern 2 of the effect patterns A-1 and A-2. The ratio of the effect patterns that notify the effect is high, and the effect pattern A-2, among the effect patterns A-1 and A-2, is higher in the case of winning the ART than in the case of winning the BB or RB. That is, when the effect switch 56 is operated through the operation request effect pattern 2, the effect pattern for notifying whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won is won, and the ratio of the effect switch 56 is increased. The image showing that the operation is requested is displayed larger than that displayed in the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 1, suggesting that the situation is likely to be advantageous for the player. It has become like.

If the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 2 is executed in a mode different from the operation request part in the operation request effect pattern 1, there is a possibility that the situation is advantageous for the player depending on the mode. It is possible to suggest the difference between the above, and other than the size of the image of the effect switch 56, the color and pattern of the image of the effect switch 56, the color and pattern of the background image, or a combination thereof can be used as an operation request effect. The operation request part of the pattern 1 and the operation request part of the operation request effect pattern 2 may have different modes. Further, for example, the combination of a plurality of elements such as the size of the image of the effect switch 56, the color and pattern of the image of the effect switch 56, and the color and pattern of the background image suggests three or more different degrees of advantage. It may be a possible configuration. Further, in such a configuration, for example, when the size of the image of the effect switch 56 is relatively large, in a configuration suggesting a situation in which the degree of advantage is higher than when the image size is relatively small, the effect switch 56 When the size of the image is relatively large, a specific color or pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern), which is not applied when the size of the image of the effect switch 56 is relatively small, is applied. By doing so, in a configuration that suggests a situation with a higher degree of advantage than when a normal color or pattern is applied, that is, when suggesting a different degree of advantage due to the difference in the first element, the first element When a situation with a relatively high degree of advantage is suggested, the player's expectation is expected in a situation where the player is paying more attention by adopting a configuration in which a different degree of advantage is suggested by the difference in the second factor. Can be fueled.

After starting the operation request part of the operation request effect, the sub control unit 91 performs BB, RB, or ART when the effect switch 56 is operated once while the reception of the effect switch 56 is valid. Starts a result notification effect that notifies whether or not the player has won.

If the effect switch 56 is not operated and the cancel operation is not performed even after a predetermined standby time elapses after the start of the operation request effect, the sub control unit 91 notifies the result at that time. Start the production.

As shown in FIG. 33, when the effect pattern B of the continuous effect is won in the continuous effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 receives the command at the time of the third stop operation in the final game of the continuous effect. Based on this, when it is determined that the third stop operation has been performed, when it is determined that the stop switch has been operated to the ON state by the third stop operation, that is, when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, The reception of the effect switch 56 is enabled, and the operation request effect pattern 3 is started.

Unlike the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 of the operation request effect, the pattern 3 of the operation request effect does not include the suggestion part, and when the stop switch of the third stop operation is operated, the operation request part is displayed without executing the suggestion part. Execute. In the operation request part of the operation request effect pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 33A, an image of the effect switch 56 and a message indicating that the effect switch 56 is operated a plurality of times (in this embodiment, " (Repeat hits !!), an image showing that the effect switch 56 is operated multiple times (in this embodiment, a plurality of downward arrows on the effect switch 56), and changes according to the operation of the effect switch 56. An image to be generated (in this embodiment, a gauge image of 0 to MAX) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56 over a predetermined number of times.

After starting the operation request effect pattern 3, when the effect switch 56 is operated a predetermined number of times, the sub control unit 91 starts the result notification effect depending on whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won. To do. That is, when BB, RB or ART is won, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), an image to be changed according to the operation of the effect switch 56 is set to a predetermined mode (in this embodiment, a gauge image). After changing to a mode in which the gauge is full), as shown in FIG. 33 (d), a message indicating that the BB, RB, or ART has been won (in this embodiment, the word “big hit”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. By displaying on the display 51, it is notified that the BB, RB or ART has been won, and if the BB, RB or ART has not been won, an image that is changed according to the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 33 (f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message (in this embodiment, the characters "sorry ...") indicating that the BB, RB, or ART was not won without changing to a predetermined mode. Is displayed to notify that the BB, RB or ART has not been won. If the effect switch 56 is not operated and the cancel operation is not performed even after the predetermined standby time has elapsed after starting the operation request part of the operation request effect, the result is notified at that time. Start the production.

When the effect pattern C of the continuous effect is won in the continuous effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 receives the third stop operation command in the final game of the continuous effect, and the third stop operation is performed. When it is determined that has been performed, the result notification effect is executed after the third stop operation is performed without executing the operation request effect patterns 1 to 3 as described above, and the continuous effect is started. When the lottery condition that triggered the game is satisfied, it is notified whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won.

As described above, when the BB, RB or ART is won, the effect switch 56 is operated through the effect patterns A and B among the effect patterns A to C, that is, the operation request effect, as compared with the case where the ART is not won. The ratio of winning the production pattern that informs whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won is high, and the production pattern A to the case where the BB is won is higher than the case where the RB is won. Among C, the effect patterns A and B, that is, the effect pattern that notifies whether or not the effect switch 56 is operated through the operation request effect to notify whether or not the BB, RB, or ART is won is high, and the ART is selected. In the case of winning, the production patterns A and B among the production patterns A to C, that is, the production switch 56 is operated through the operation request effect, as compared with the case of winning the BB or RB. The ratio of winning the effect pattern that notifies whether or not the RB or ART is won is high, and the operation request effect is executed in the final game of the continuous effect, so that the game is more than the case where the operation request effect is not executed. It has come to suggest that it is likely that the situation is favorable to the person.

When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment wins in the possibility suggestion effect lottery as described above, the sub-control unit 91 first stops at a predetermined timing determined in the possibility suggestion effect lottery (after the operation of the start switch 7). After the operation, after the second stop operation, or after the third stop operation), the possibility suggestion effect of the winning effect pattern a or b is executed.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the possibility suggestion effect, the effect switch 56 is operated after the pattern 4 of the operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed, so that the effect switch 56 is operated to BB, RB, or ART. The possibility suggestion production that suggests the possibility that is elected has been started. In the operation request effect pattern 4, the operation request part requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed without executing the suggestion part as in the operation request effect patterns 1 and 2. Then, in the possibility suggestion effect, when the effect pattern a is won in the possibility suggestion effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), there is a relative possibility that the BB, RB or ART is won. An image and a message (in this embodiment, a character image and a "chance" message) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that there is a high possibility that the BB, RB, or ART has been won. On the other hand, when the effect pattern b is won in the possibility suggestion effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), an image and a message in a mode different from the case where the effect pattern a is won (book). In the embodiment, the image of the character and the message of "??") are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest the possibility of winning the BB, RB, or ART, but the pattern a is executed as a possibility suggestion effect. It suggests that it is less likely that you have won BB, RB or ART than if you were.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes an operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56, and the effect switch 56 is operated to win the BB, RB, or ART. It is a configuration that executes a result notification effect for notifying whether or not. In such a configuration, an operation that requires the player to operate the effect switch 56, which is an operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for stopping the reels while the unstopped reels still remain. When a request effect or an effect suggesting the possibility that the operation request effect is executed is performed, the player may not promptly perform an operation for stopping the reel, and the progress of the game may be delayed. is there. Further, if the operation request effect is executed before all the reels are stopped, the game normally proceeds in the order of the effect operation and the stop operation, but depending on the player's selection, the stop operation and the effect The game may progress by the operation, and the original flow of the game may be impaired.

On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the operation of the effect switch 56 cause the BB, RB, or ART to be operated. It is possible to execute the result notification effect that notifies whether or not the player has won, and the operation request effect includes a suggestion part indicating that the effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 may be executed, and the operation of the effect switch 56. The third stop operation is performed in a configuration in which the suggestion part is started when the third stop operation is performed, and the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part ends. After that, the suggestion part is executed, and then the operation request part is executed. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a state where there are still unstopped reels, that is, in order to advance the game. In a certain situation, the game can proceed smoothly without the progress of the game being delayed or the flow of the game being impaired by executing the operation request part via the suggestion part. ..

In this embodiment, the suggestion part of the operation request effect is started when the third stop operation is performed, but the suggestion part is configured to be started after the third stop operation is performed. Any configuration may be sufficient, and the configuration may be such that the game is started from the third stop operation to the bet number setting operation for starting the next game.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment requests the operation of the effect switch 56 that is not always involved in the progress of the game by the operation request effect, and executes the result notification effect by operating the effect switch 56. However, the operation means for executing the result notification effect by being requested and operated by the operation request effect may be an operation means that does not participate in the progress of the game when the operation request effect is executed. The operation means (for example, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, MAXBET switch 6 when the next game is a re-game, etc.) are involved in the progress of the game in other situations where the operation request effect is not executed. ) May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, a semi-transparent circular image imitating the effect switch 56 is gradually displayed as the first effect indicating the possibility that the effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed. (So-called fade-in effect) As a second effect of executing the effect and requesting the operation of the effect switch 56, an effect of displaying the image of the effect switch 56 and displaying a message requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed. Although it is configured to be executed, the first effect may be an effect that indicates the possibility of executing an effect that requires the operation of the effect switch 56, and the second effect is the operation of the effect switch 56. Any effect may be required. For example, as the first effect, a character having the effect switch 56 is displayed, and as the second effect, an image of the character or the like is displayed on the effect switch 56 and the effect switch 56. The message requesting the operation may be changed to the display.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a second effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56, an effect of displaying the image of the effect switch 56 and displaying a message requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed. However, any device may be used as long as it urges the player to operate the effect switch 56. For example, a lamp corresponding to the effect switch 56 is turned on, or an image imitating the modeling of the effect switch 56 is displayed. To the player, by lighting or displaying the effect switch 56 or the arrow pointing to the image, displaying or outputting a message prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 by voice, a combination of these, etc. While the game is in progress, information about a specific operating means (in this embodiment, the production switch 56) other than the operating means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) related to the progress of the game is provided to the player by images and sounds. By providing the above, it is possible to remind the player that the operation of the specific operating means is required and to encourage the operation of the specific operating means.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment operates the effect suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the BB, RB, or ART is won by operating the effect switch 56, and the effect switch 56 is operated. It is possible to execute a result notification effect that notifies whether or not BB, RB, or ART has been won, and an operation request effect that requests the operation of the effect switch 56, and the operation request effect is operated after the suggestion part is executed. It is possible and possible to execute either a pattern for executing the request part (patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect) and a pattern for executing the operation request part without executing the suggestion part (pattern 4 for the operation request effect). When the operation request effect is executed when the sexual suggestion effect is executed, the pattern (operation request effect pattern 4) in which the operation request part is executed without executing the suggestion part is executed, and the result notification effect is executed. Occasionally, when executing the operation request effect, it is possible to execute a pattern (patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect) in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed. In this way, when executing the possibility suggestion effect that simply suggests the possibility that BB, RB, or ART has been won, the operation request effect (pattern 4 of the operation request effect) consisting of only the operation request part is executed, and the BB , The result by executing the operation request effect (patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect) consisting of the suggestion part and the operation request part only when the result notification effect for notifying whether or not the RB or ART is won is executed. Is not too much to incite the player's expectation when performing an ambiguous possibility suggestion effect, while it can effectively incite the player's expectation when performing a result notification effect with clear results. ..

In this embodiment, the possibility suggestion effect suggests that the BB, RB, or ART may have been won, and the result notification effect notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won. However, the possibility suggestion effect suggests the possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player is given, and the possibility suggestion effect indicates whether or not the privilege advantageous to the player is given. Well, as a privilege that is advantageous to the player, the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (winning the lottery that determines whether or not the advantageous state occurs, shifting to the advantageous state) The right to be notified of the operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which the game value is given, the current game state is advantageous to the player. It is a directly advantageous privilege for the player, such as the right to be notified of whether or not the game is in a good game state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.). It may be a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, as a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

Further, in the present embodiment, the result notification effect is executed through the operation request effect in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed, while the possibility suggestion effect is executed without the suggestion part being executed. The operation request part is executed after the operation request effect is executed. However, regardless of whether the result notification effect or the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed. The operation request effect in which is executed may be executed. In such a configuration, when the result notification effect is executed, the ratio of the operation request effect in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed is the ratio when the possibility suggestion effect is executed. In addition, it is preferable that the ratio is higher than the ratio of the operation request effect in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed, so that the result may be ambiguous when the suggestion effect is executed. While it does not overheat the expectation, it can effectively incite the player's expectation when performing a result notification effect with a clear result.

Further, when the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the BB, RB or ART which is advantageous to the player is won in the configuration in which the operation request effect in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed can be executed. By configuring the ratio of the operation request effect accompanied by the suggestion part and the operation request part to be executed higher in the case where the suggestion part is executed than in the case where the suggestion part is not won, the suggestion part is executed for the player. It suggests that an advantageous BB, RB or ART may be won, and can effectively fuel the expectation of the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the possibility suggestion effect, the BB, RB, or ART is won by either pattern a or pattern b according to the lottery result in the possibility suggestion effect lottery. Although it is a configuration that suggests the possibility of being performed, the pattern of the possibility suggestion effect that can be executed may be three or more types, and in addition to the patterns a and b of this embodiment, for example, a character image and " By displaying the message "Great chance" or "Fever", it is possible to suggest that there are three or more different possibilities due to the difference in the image of the character displayed as the possibility of winning BB, RB or ART. It may be a possible configuration.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment suggests the possibility of winning the BB, RB or ART over a plurality of games, and notifies whether or not the BB, RB or ART is finally won by the result notification effect. The continuous effect can be executed, and as the effect pattern of the continuous effect, the result notification effect is started when the first condition (the effect switch 56 is operated once) is satisfied in the operation request effect. The result notification effect is started when the effect pattern A for notifying whether or not the BB, RB or ART is won and the second condition (the effect switch 56 has been operated a predetermined number of times) in the operation request effect are satisfied. It is possible to execute the effect pattern B that notifies whether or not the BB, RB, or ART has been won, and as the pattern of the operation request effect, a pattern that executes the operation request part after the suggestion part is executed (operation request effect). Patterns 1 and 2) and a pattern in which the operation request part is executed without executing the suggestion part (operation request effect pattern 3) can be executed, and when the continuous effect pattern A is executed, the operation request is executed. When executing the effect, the pattern (patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect) in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed is executed, and when the pattern B of the continuous effect is executed, the operation request effect is executed. In this case, the pattern of executing the operation request part (pattern 3 of the operation request effect) is executed without executing the suggestion part. In this way, when the effect switch 56 is operated a predetermined number of times to execute the continuous effect pattern B, which requires a relatively long operation period until the effect mode changes, the operation request effect pattern 3 is executed. Since the operation request effect patterns 1 and 2 are executed only when the effect switch 56 is operated once and the continuous effect pattern A, which requires a relatively short operation period until the effect mode changes, is executed. When executing pattern B of continuous effect that requires a relatively long operation period, it does not take more time than necessary for the operation request effect, while when executing pattern A of continuous effect that requires a relatively short operation period. The player's expectation can be effectively fueled by the operation request production.

In the present embodiment, the continuous effect is the first condition that is satisfied by operating the effect switch 56 once, or the second condition that is satisfied by operating the effect switch 56 a predetermined number of times. Is satisfied, the result notification effect is started and the effect mode is changed, that is, the second condition is required to be satisfied rather than the number of operations of the effect switch 56 required to satisfy the first condition. Although the effect switch 56 is configured to be operated many times, the second condition may be any one that requires a longer operation period than the first condition. For example, the effect required for the first condition to be satisfied. The operation time of the effect switch 56 required for the second condition to be satisfied may be longer than the operation time of the switch 56.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result notification effect is executed by satisfying the first condition (the effect switch 56 is operated once), the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed. When patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect to be executed are executed, and the result notification effect is executed when the second condition (the effect switch 56 has been operated a predetermined number of times) is satisfied, the result notification effect is executed. The operation request effect pattern 3 in which the operation request part is executed without executing the suggestion part is executed. However, the operation request effect for starting the result notification effect when the first condition is satisfied, and the first operation request effect. Regardless of which of the operation request effects for starting the result notification effect when the condition 2 is satisfied, the pattern in which the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed can be executed. good. In such a configuration, when the operation request effect for starting the result notification effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied, the operation request effect for starting the result notification effect when the second condition is satisfied is executed. It is preferable that the pattern in which the operation request part is executed is executed after the suggestion part is executed at a higher rate than in the case where is executed, whereby the effect switch 56 is operated a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when executing a continuous production pattern that requires a relatively long operation period until the effect mode changes, the operation request effect is easily executed without the suggestion part being executed, and the operation request effect is easily executed. When the switch 56 is operated once to execute a continuous effect pattern in which a relatively short operation period is required until the effect mode changes, the operation request part is executed after the suggestion part is executed. Is easy to execute, so when executing a pattern of continuous production that requires a relatively long operation period, it is less likely that the operation request production will take more time than necessary, while the continuous production that requires a relatively short operation period When executing the pattern, the player's expectation can be effectively fueled by the operation request effect.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can execute an operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 in a plurality of effect modes (operation request effect patterns 1 and 2), and the operation request effect is for effect. It is composed of an operation request part that requests the operation of the switch 56 and a suggestion part that suggests that the operation request part may be executed, and the operation request part is a player rather than the first effect mode or the first effect mode. The second effect mode (in this embodiment, displaying the image of the effect switch 56 larger than the image of the effect switch 56 displayed in the first effect mode) suggesting that the situation may be advantageous to the user. On the other hand, the suggestion part is suggested by executing in the same effect mode even when the operation request part is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. It is not possible to determine the effect mode of the operation request part from the effect mode of the part. In this way, at the stage when the suggestion part is executed in the operation request effect, it is not possible to determine the effect mode of the operation request part. Therefore, the operation request part is produced until the operation request part starts. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the aspect is the second effect aspect that suggests the possibility that the aspect is a relatively advantageous situation.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can execute an operation request effect that requests the operation of the effect switch 56, and the operation request effect is an operation request part that requests the operation of the effect switch 56 and the operation request part. Consists of a suggestion part that suggests that may be executed, and further, the suggestion part consists of a first part and a second part that is executed after the first part, from the start of the first part to the second part. It takes a certain amount of time to execute to the end of. Then, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part of the suggestion part when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, and the third stop operation is performed after the start of the first part and before a predetermined time elapses. When the stop switch of is released from the pressed state, the operation request part is executed when a predetermined time elapses through the second part after the start of the first part, and the first part is started. After that, if the stop switch of the third stop operation remains pressed even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the second suggestion part is until the stop switch is released from the pressed state. The part is continuously executed, and the operation request part is executed when the stop switch is released. As described above, in the operation request effect, after the start of the operation request effect, the first part constituting the suggestion part is started, and before the predetermined time required for the second part executed thereafter to be executed to the end elapses. In addition, when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released from the pressed state, the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, the second part constituting the suggestion part has been executed to the end. The operation request part is executed, the first part constituting the suggestion part is started, and the stop switch of the third stop operation is released from the pressed state before the second part is executed to the end. Even so, since the second part is executed to the end and the operation request part following it is executed, the connection between the suggestion part and the operation request part is not unclear.

Further, when the first part constituting the suggestion part starts after the start of the operation request effect and the stop switch of the third stop operation is not released from the pressed state even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the stop switch is concerned. The second part is continued until the state is separated, and the operation request part is executed based on the state of being separated, and the first part constituting the suggestion part is started. After the second part is executed to the end, even if the player stops the reel with the stop switch of the third stop pressed, the second part is continuously executed until the stop switch is released. After that, the operation request part following the suggestion part is executed based on the state in which the stop switch is released. Therefore, after the player confirms the combination of the symbols derived on the reel, the third stop is performed. By releasing the operation stop switch, you will not miss the contents of the operation request part while checking the combination of the derived symbols.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 invalidates the reception of the operation by the effect switch 56 until the operation request part of the operation request effect is started, and when the operation request part is started, the sub control unit 91 is used for the effect. The configuration is such that the reception of the operation by the switch 56 is enabled, but the operation means for which the operation is required by the operation request effect may be at least a configuration that effectively accepts the operation during the execution of the operation request effect. Before the start of, for example, at the start of the suggestion part, the reception of the operation by the effect switch 56 may be enabled.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the suggestion part suggesting the possibility that the operation request part requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed in the operation request effect, the operation request is always made thereafter. Although the part is configured to be executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), after the suggestion part is executed at a predetermined ratio, the operation request part is not executed, and in this case, the effect switch 56 is set. The configuration may be such that the production mode does not change even if it is operated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment suggests by executing the suggestion part in the same effect mode in the operation request effect patterns 1 and 2, and then executing the operation request part in each different effect mode. At the stage where the part is being executed, the effect mode of the subsequent operation request part cannot be determined. However, for example, when pattern 1 of the operation request effect is executed, the suggestion part and the operation request are performed in the above-mentioned effect mode. When the pattern 2 of the operation request effect is executed while the part is executed, as shown in FIGS. 35 (d) and 35 (e), an aspect (for example, large) different from the suggestion part of the pattern 1 of the operation request effect is executed. The stage at which the suggestion putter is executed by executing the suggestion part for displaying the image of (color, pattern, etc.) and executing the operation request part of the operation request effect pattern 2 executed after the suggestion part. Therefore, it may be configured so that it can be determined which of the patterns 1 and 2 of the operation request effect is being executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the production mode of the operation request production may be in a relatively advantageous situation at an earlier stage of the operation request production, and the player's expectation. You can inspire a feeling.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation request effect composed of the suggestion part and the operation request part is executed in the final game of the continuous effect, but the operation request effect is a game other than the final game of the continuous effect. For example, it may be applied when the operation of the production switch 56 is required in the production performed in only one single game, not in a plurality of games, and the suggestion part is executed after the third stop operation is performed. After that, by executing the operation request part, in the state where the unstopped reel remains, that is, in the situation where it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to advance the game, the operation is performed through the suggestion part. The progress of the game can be smoothly progressed without the progress of the game being delayed or the flow of the game being impaired by the execution of the request part.

Further, the operation request effect of the present embodiment is a result notification effect that notifies whether or not the BB, RB or ART has been won, or a possibility suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the BB, RB or ART has been won. Although it is a configuration that can be executed when the operation of the effect switch 56 is requested, the operation request effect of this embodiment may be a situation other than the result notification effect and the possibility suggestion effect, that is, a situation advantageous for the player. It may be applied to an effect that requires the operation of the effect switch 56 or the like in an effect other than the suggested effect.

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

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine is described, but it may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area to play a game as described above.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 56 Production switch 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can be variablely displayed by rotating a reel on which multiple types of identification information that can be identified by a stepping motor that is driven by changing the excitation state are arranged.
In a slot machine where a prize can be generated according to the display result derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed.
A plurality of derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated by the player to derive the display result.
A derivation operation receiving means that accepts operations of a plurality of derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the reel rotation starts,
Rotation abnormality determining means for determining rotation abnormality when normal rotation is not detected after the reel rotation starts,
A restart control means that performs restart control that changes the excitation state according to the pattern at the start of rotation of the reel when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied, the restart means for restarting the control for changing the excitation state based on the excitation state when the power supply is stopped, and
With
The restart control means also performs restart control when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal after the control for changing the excitation state is restarted by the restart means .
When Enabling condition is determined to rotation abnormality in a state of established, from when it is determined that the abnormal rotation, leaving conductive Te period smell to enabling condition is satisfied after the re-start control is performed operated Do not accept the operation of the means
After enabling condition the power supply is stopped in a state of established, from when the power supply is resumed, when the restart control is determined rotation abnormality is performed, the power supply is resumed, re enabling condition do not accept operation guide output operation means Te period smell until satisfied after the starting control is performed,
Slot machines
Specific operation means operated by the player and
An operation request effect execution means for executing an operation request effect that requests an operation of a specific operation means, and an operation request effect execution means.
A specific effect executing means that executes a specific effect by operating the specific operating means,
With more
As for the specific effect, the first specific effect in which the effect mode is changed by the operation of the specific operation means and the second condition that requires a longer operation period than the first condition are satisfied. Including a second specific production in which the production mode changes by doing so,
The operation request effect includes a first operation request effect that executes a second effect that requests the operation of the specific operation means without executing the first effect that indicates that the effect that requests the operation of the specific operation means is executed. Includes a second operation request effect that executes the second effect after the execution of the first effect.
The operation request effect executing means is the first when the second specific effect is executed after the derivation operation means for causing the variable display unit to derive the display result is operated in a state where only one variable display unit is fluctuating. The second operation request effect can be executed when the operation request effect is executed and the first specific effect is executed.
The effect mode of the second effect includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode that suggests that the situation may be more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode.
A slot machine in which the production mode of the second production cannot be determined from the production mode of the first production .

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