JP6874038B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some slot machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are equipped with a function of shifting to a specific state. The specific state is a state (so-called assist time) in which the operation mode of the stop button is notified in order to win a specific combination (for example, a bell combination). As a slot machine equipped with such a function, there is, for example, Patent Document 1.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-97575

However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the lottery for shifting to a specific state is executed by the sub-control unit among the main control unit and the sub-control unit. That is, in the conventional slot machine, the function of shifting to a specific state is realized by the processing of the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit is not as superior as the main control unit from the viewpoint of security, and there is a risk that the output rate may be falsified due to unauthorized modification of the sub-control unit.

The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving security.

The game machine that solves the above problems processes based on the first control unit capable of executing predetermined processing, the first display unit controlled by the first control unit, and the processing result by the first control unit. A second control unit capable of executing the above, a second display unit controlled by the second control unit, a game execution unit capable of executing a variable game by changing the symbol sequence, and stopping the symbol sequence in the variable game. The first control unit includes a stop operation unit for performing an operation, and the first control unit determines a result determination process for determining a game result that can be derived in the variable game, and controls the game execution unit to control the variable game. The start process for starting the game, the result derivation process for deriving the game result by stopping the symbol sequence in response to the operation of the stop operation unit, the transition decision process for determining whether or not to shift to a specific state, and the above. Operation related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the specific game result when the specific game result is determined among the game results by executing the result determination process in the case of shifting to the specific state. A first information display process for displaying information on the first display unit, and a second information display process for displaying information different from the operation information on the first display unit when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. And a command output process for outputting an operation mode command relating to an operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the specific game result to the second control unit, and displaying the operation information on the first display unit. Is started, the operation mode command is output to the second control unit, the display of information on the operation mode of the stop operation unit is started on the second display unit, and the first control unit and the second display unit are started. A process that can be executed by either one of the control units includes a signal output process for outputting a test signal instructing the operation information from a connection terminal connectable to the test device, and the test signal is the operation mode. Before the command is output to the second control unit, it is output from the connection terminal, and when the operation information is not displayed, the first display unit displays information that cannot specify the operation mode of the stop operation unit. The period during which the operation information can be displayed on the first display unit overlaps with at least a part of the period during which information different from the operation information can be displayed, and the overlapping period In the operation information, the display mode of information different from the operation information is different from that when the operation information is not displayed. The first display unit is a display unit provided in the stop operation unit, and information different from the operation information is being accepted for operation of the stop operation unit. It is a display, and the second display unit is an effect display device capable of executing various display effects, and suggests that a predetermined game result can be derived from the various display effects. The suggestion effect is included, and the stop operation unit is configured to include a plurality of operation units for stopping each of the plurality of symbol sequences, and the operation information can specify the operation order of the plurality of operation units. First operation information and second operation information that can specify a symbol for operating the stop operation unit so that the game can be stopped in the variable game, and the specific game result is determined to be derivable. At this time, the first display unit displays the first operation information, but the second operation information is not displayed, and the second control unit displays the first operation information on the first display unit. Is displayed, based on the operation mode command, information that is a symbol that constitutes the specific game result and that can specify the symbol that operates the stop operation unit so that the stop operation unit can be stopped in the variable game. The gist is that the process of displaying the information on the second display unit can be executed.

According to the present invention, security can be improved.

The front view which shows the slot machine schematically. The schematic diagram which shows the operation mode (pressing order) of a stop button. An enlarged view schematically showing an information panel. A schematic diagram showing a concrete example of the correspondence between the symbol combination (role) and the prize. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a game state and an effect mode. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. A schematic diagram showing a specific example of the correspondence between the winning number and the symbol combination that can be displayed in the variable game. A flowchart showing the game progress main process. The schematic diagram which shows a concrete example about the correspondence relationship between an instruction number and instruction information. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of instruction information. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of the navigation effect. The front view which shows typically the slot machine of another example. An enlarged view schematically showing another example of the information panel. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of instruction information.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described. The slot machine of this embodiment is a spinning-type gaming machine, which is also called a pachislot machine. In this specification, each direction of up, down, left, right, front, and back refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

The slot machine 10 has an effect of turning on, extinguishing, and blinking a light emitting body (hereinafter, not shown) as one of the effects associated with the game (hereinafter referred to as a game effect) on the front surface of the front door 12. It is provided with a decorative lamp 13 capable of performing (shown). The slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker 14 on the front surface of the front door 12 capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as sound effects and music as one of the game effects.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 15 on the front surface of the front door 12 capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a character, a character, or the like as one of the game effects. There is. The effect display device 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like. The effect display device 15 of this embodiment corresponds to a second display unit. The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially quadrangular display window 12a on the front surface of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15 so that the player can see through the inside of the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left (first) reel 16a, a middle (second) reel 16b, and a right (third) reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are rotating cylinders, which are also called drums.

The reels 16a to 16c each include a symbol sequence in which a plurality of symbols are identifiablely arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c include a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 0 to symbol number 20, respectively.

In addition, there are a plurality of types of symbols in this embodiment. For example, a plurality of types of symbols include a cherry symbol which is a symbol imitating a cherry. The multiple types of symbols include a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a red seven symbol that imitates the red Arabic numeral "7", and a blue Arabic numeral. The blue seven design, which is a design imitating the "7" of the above, is included. Further, the plurality of types of symbols include a BAR symbol imitating the characters "BAR" and a replay symbol imitating the characters "REPLAY".

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none of which are shown). .. These actuators for driving the reels 16a to 16c are, for example, stepping motors.

The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by the actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, a sequence of symbols (a plurality of types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a is changed, and a variable game is played by this. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scrolled vertically from the top to the bottom. The portion of the reel unit 16 that can be seen from the display window 12a corresponds to a game execution unit that can execute a variable game by varying the symbol sequence.

The reel unit 16 includes a left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the position of the left reel 16a, a middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the position of the middle reel 16b, and a right reel sensor for detecting the position of the right reel 16c. SE3 and (shown in FIG. 6).

The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, it is effective that the stopped symbol combination can be determined as a prize by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. The combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In this embodiment, the effective line NL (combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c.

Here, when the symbol is simply indicated as "stop", the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is visually displayed to the player. It means to be done. Further, "winning" means that a predetermined combination of symbols necessary for winning the prize is displayed on the effective line NL. In the slot machine 10, when a prize is generated, a predetermined prize is given to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the effective line NL may be indicated as a "combination".

The combination other than the effective stop position combination is an invalid stop position combination (so-called invalid line) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined as a prize. In this specification, "deriving" means that the symbol combination corresponding to the game result is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal insertion slot 17 for inserting medals as a game medium on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 can be grasped as a means for betting a predetermined number of medals (hereinafter, referred to as bets) from the credits internally stored in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a checkout button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 19 can be grasped as a means for operating when refunding the bet medal or the credit internally stored in the slot machine 10.

The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 can be grasped as a start operation unit for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, the reception of the start operation serves as an opportunity to start the variable game.

The slot machine 10 includes a left (first) stop button 21a on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a after the variable game is started. The slot machine 10 includes a middle (second) stop button 21b on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b after the variable game is started.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a right (third) stop button 21c on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c after the variable game is started. As described above, the stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to the stop operation unit for performing the stop operation of the symbol sequence in the variable game. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c (stop buttons 21a to 21c) is referred to as the first stop operation, and the second stop operation is referred to as the second stop operation. The third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as the push order), the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the stop button for performing the third stop operation are pushed differently. There are a total of 6 ways from the 1st push order to the 6th push order. For example, the first push order is a push order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a → the middle reel 16b → the right reel 16c. In the following description, when the push order is shown, the left reel 16a (left stop button 21a) is referred to as "left", the middle reel 16b (middle stop button 21b) is referred to as "middle", and the right reel 16c (right stop button 21c) is referred to as "middle". It may be indicated as "right". For example, the first push order is the left middle right push order.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 22 at a lower portion on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a saucer 23 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector inside the machine (not shown). The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The slot machine 10 is provided with a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 22 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an information panel 30 capable of displaying predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
As shown in FIG. 3, the information panel 30 includes an inputtable display unit 31. The insertable display unit 31 displays whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state in which medals can be inserted, depending on, for example, the lighting state of the light emitting body. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit 32. The replay display unit 32 displays whether or not the replay (replay) is performed, for example, depending on the lighting state of the light emitting body. The replay will be described later.

The information panel 30 includes a weight display unit 33. The weight display unit 33 displays whether or not the wait time is in progress, depending on, for example, the lighting state of the light emitting body. The wait time is the shortest game time set so that the number of times the variable game is executed per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 includes a status display unit 34. The status display unit 34 includes, for example, one 7-segment display. The status display unit 34 displays an error code or the like so that an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10 can be identified, for example.

The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display unit 35a, a 2-bet display unit 35b, and a 3-bet display unit 35c. The 1-bet display unit 35a displays that the first medal is bet, for example, depending on the lighting state of the light emitting body. The 2-bet display unit 35b displays that a second medal is bet, for example, depending on the lighting state of the light emitting body. The 3-bet display unit 35c displays that a third medal is bet, for example, depending on the lighting state of the light emitting body. In the following description, the bet display units 35a to 35c may be collectively referred to as the bet display unit 35. The bet display unit 35 displays the number of bets (number of bets) by the three display units 35a to 35c.

The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit 36. The credit display unit 36 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The credit display unit 36 displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine. The information panel 30 includes a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The payout display unit 37 displays information regarding the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game.

Further, the payout display unit 37 displays instruction information (first information) regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination (game result) in the variable game being executed. Can be done. In this specification, "information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c" refers to information regarding the operation order (pushing order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c so as to be stopped in the variable game. It is intended to include information about a symbol to be used (hereinafter referred to as a push position). That is, the instruction information refers to information that allows at least one of the "reel push order" and the "reel push position" to be identifiable.

That is, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the payout display unit 37 is also used as a display unit for displaying instruction information. As described above, the payout display unit 37 is provided with two 7-segment displays, and is configured to be able to display two-digit numbers in decimal notation from 00 to 99.

Next, an example of a prize predetermined for a symbol combination (combination) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol combinations include a symbol combination (small winning combination, payout combination) in which medals are paid out as a prize, a symbol combination (replaying combination, replay combination) in which replay is defined as a prize, and an award. There is a symbol combination (bonus role) that defines a bonus.

Small roles (payout roles) include, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a bell spilling role. The role of cherry is, for example, a combination of symbols of [cherry / ANY / ANY]. In addition, "ANY" means that it does not matter which symbol it is. For these cherry roles, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 10 medals) are paid out as prizes.

The watermelon role is, for example, a combination of symbols of [watermelon, watermelon, watermelon]. For the watermelon role, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 5) are paid out as a prize. The role of bell is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Belle, bell, bell]. For the role of Belle, a predetermined number of medals (for example, eight) are to be paid out as a prize. The bell spilling role is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay Bell Replay]. A predetermined number (for example, two) of medals are paid out as a prize for the bell spilling role. If you win the role of Bells, for example, [Bell Bell Bell] will be displayed on the invalid line that rises to the right.

The bonus role includes, for example, the role of Red Seven. The role of Red Seven is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Red Seven / Red Seven / Red Seven]. For the bonus role, a bonus state (bonus game) is stipulated as a prize, but a medal payout is not stipulated.

The replay combination includes, for example, a normal replay combination and a promotion replay combination. The normal replay combination is, for example, a combination of symbols of [replay / replay / replay]. The promotion replay role (blue seven role) is, for example, a combination of symbols of [blue seven, blue seven, blue seven]. The replay role is to be able to start the next variable game without having to bet medals.

The slot machine 10 of this embodiment has a replay time function that changes the winning probability of a replay combination in an internal lottery (winning number lottery process described later) from a low probability to a high probability for a variable game (so-called general game) in a non-bonus state. (Replaying role probability fluctuation function) is installed. In the following description, the replay time may be referred to as "RT". In the gaming state in which the RT function is activated (hereinafter referred to as the RT1 state), the winning probability of the replay combination is improved as compared with the gaming state in which the RT function is not activated (hereinafter referred to as the RT0 state). Therefore, the consumption of medals is suppressed. Therefore, the RT1 state is a more advantageous gaming state for the player than the RT0 state (non-RT state).

As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to the RT1 state when the promotion replay combination is won in the variable game in the RT0 state. Further, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state is controlled to the RT0 state when the bell spilling role is won in the variable game in the RT1 state. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the variable game in the RT0 state or the RT1 state, the game state is controlled to the bonus state (bonus game) when the bonus combination is won. In the slot machine 10, the bonus state is terminated and immediately before being controlled to the bonus state, triggered by the end of a variable game in which the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360). The game state is controlled so as to be in the RT state.

Next, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a mode effect that can be executed as one of the game effects will be described. The mode effect is performed by executing one of a plurality of types of effect modes according to the game state. That is, the effect mode is an effect state controlled according to the game state.

The plurality of types of effect modes include, for example, a normal mode MA, a preparation mode MB, and a special mode MC. Modes MA to MC are executed by displaying, for example, a background image or a character image different for each effect mode on the effect display device 15 as mode identification information that enables identification of the effect mode during stay. Therefore, the player can recognize which effect mode he / she is staying in based on the display mode of the effect display device 15.

The normal mode MA is an effect mode for staying in a variable game in the RT0 state. The normal mode MA is a non-assist time state (no instruction) in which the operation mode (push order and push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result is not instructed to be identifiable by the player in the variable game. State). Further, in the following description, the assist time may be indicated as "AT".

The preparation mode MB is an effect mode for staying in a variable game in the RT0 state. The preparation mode MB is an AT state (instruction generation state) in which the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result is instructed to be identifiable by the player in the variable game. The preparation mode MB is a special mode preparation screen immediately before the transition to the special mode MC.

The special mode MC is a production mode that mainly stays in a variable game in the RT1 state. The special mode MC is an AT state (instruction generation state) in which the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result is instructed to be identifiable by the player in the variable game.

As will be described in detail later, in the modes MB and MC, the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result are notified by the display of instruction information on the payout display unit 37. Further, in the modes MB and MC, the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result is notified by the effect displayed on the effect display device 15. In the following description, the effect of notifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result may be referred to as a navigation effect, or abbreviated as a navigation effect.

In the slot machine 10, the effect state is shifted to the preparation mode MB when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (winning the AT transition lottery) in the normal mode MA. That is, the instruction state is controlled to the AT state (instruction generation state). In the slot machine 10, in the preparation mode MB, the production state is controlled to the special mode MC when the promotion replay combination is won. That is, the indicated state is maintained in the AT state. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the state of staying in the special mode MC is the AT state and the RT1 state, so that it is the so-called ART state. In the slot machine 10, in the special mode MC, the effect state is controlled to the normal mode MA when a predetermined number of variable games are completed. That is, the indicated state is controlled to the non-instructed state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The main board 40 of this embodiment corresponds to a first control unit (first control means, main control means) capable of executing a predetermined process. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The sub-board 41 performs processing based on a control signal input from the main board 40. That is, the sub-board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp 13, and the sound effect by the speaker 14. The sub-board 41 of this embodiment corresponds to a second control unit (second control means, sub-control means, effect control means) capable of executing processing based on the processing result of the main board 40.

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a mainly executes processing related to the progress of the game based on the main control program.

The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a connection terminal (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting signals output by the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a connection terminal (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c separately by controlling the output mode of the control signal (pulse signal) for each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c.

The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c via connection terminals (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 30 via a connection terminal (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the information panel 30. The payout display unit 37 of the information panel 30 of this embodiment corresponds to a first display unit (display unit of the first control unit) controlled by the main board 40.

In the present embodiment, the main board 40 is provided with a connection terminal 40d so that signals can be input and output from the test device 50. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the main board 40 is configured to be connectable to the test device 50 outside the machine via the connection terminal 40d. The test device 50 is a device that automatically tests a game in order to confirm whether the slot machine 10 is a product suitable for the market. A signal for performing a test is input from the test device 50 to the main board 40, and a test command (test signal) related to the test including the result of the game is output from the main board 40 to the test device 50. To. The test device 50 executes a process of performing a test such as ball ejection performance based on the test command.

It should be noted that, in general, the number of slot machines tested is usually several, which is extremely smaller than that of slot machines placed on the market without being tested. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the connection terminal 40d is provided, but the connection terminal 40d does not have to be provided, and the connection terminal 40d can be removed at the time of shipment by making the connection terminal 40d removable. It is possible to suppress the input / output of unnecessary signals.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process for making a decision regarding the progress of a game, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 40c can store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credits described above. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers used for a predetermined lottery process. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number by providing, for example, a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input. In addition to or instead of this, the random number may be generated as a software random number, for example, by executing a random number update process in which the main control CPU 40a updates the value at predetermined control cycles.

Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, a winning number lottery table used for an internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as a winning number lottery) for determining a winning number from a plurality of winning numbers. , The above winning number and the above will be described in detail.

First, the winning number will be described in detail. The winning number of this embodiment is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are defined as symbol combinations that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier (ID) in which one or more winning combinations are defined as winning combinations in the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers 001 to 005 and 01 to 016 are set. In the figure, "ALL" shown in the push order column indicates that the push order of the reels 16a to 16c does not matter. In the figure, "ALL" shown in the push position column indicates that the push position does not matter.

In the winning number 001, the cherry role is defined as a winning combination in the variable game. When the winning number 001 is won and the left reel 16a is stopped at a pushing position where the cherry symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a cherry pushing position), the pushing order is irrelevant. , The reel is stopped to win the role of Cherry. On the other hand, when the left reel 16a is stopped at a pushing position different from the cherry pushing position, the reels are stopped so that the outlier symbol combination is derived regardless of the pushing order.

Winning number 002 defines a watermelon role as a winning combination in a variable game. When the winning number 002 is won and each of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped at a pushing position where the watermelon symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a watermelon pushing position), the reel is pushed. Regardless of the order, the reels are stopped to win the watermelon role. On the other hand, when the reels 16a to 16c are stopped at a pushing position different from the watermelon pushing position, the reels are stopped so that the outlier symbol combination is derived regardless of the pushing order.

Winning number 003 defines a bonus role (red seven role) as a winning combination in the variable game. When the winning number 003 is won and each of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped at a push position where the red seven symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as the red seven push position). , Regardless of the push order, the reels are stopped to win the bonus role. On the other hand, when the reels 16a to 16c are stopped at a position different from the red seven pushing position, the reels are stopped so that the outlier symbol combination is derived regardless of the pushing order.

In the winning number 004, a normal replay winning combination is defined as a winning combination in the variable game. If the winning number 004 is won, the reels are stopped so as to win a normal replay combination regardless of the pushing order and pushing position.

Winning number 005 defines a normal replay role and a promotion replay role (blue seven role) as winning combinations in the variable game. In the case where the winning number 005 is won, the pushing position where each of the reels 16a to 16c can stop the blue seven symbol on the effective line NL in the sixth pushing order (hereinafter referred to as the blue seven pushing position). ), The reel is stopped so as to win the promotion replay role. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a push order different from the 6th push order, or when the stop operation is performed in a push position different from the blue seven push position, the reel stops so as to win a normal replay combination. Will be done.

Winning numbers 011 to 016 define a bell role and a bell spilling role as winning combinations in the variable game. When any one of the winning numbers 011 to 016 is won and the stop operation is performed in any one of the predetermined push orders from the first push order to the sixth push order, the push position is set. Regardless, the reels are stopped to win the role of Bell. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a push order different from the above one push order, the reel is stopped so as to win the bell spilling combination regardless of the push position.

The winning number lottery table includes a winning number lottery table Tm0 used for an internal lottery in the RT0 state (non-bonus state) and a winning number lottery table Tm1 used for an internal lottery in the RT1 state (non-bonus state). The winning number lottery table includes a winning number lottery table Tm2 used for an internal lottery in a bonus state. In the winning number lottery tables Tm0 to Tm2, the value of the random number used for the lottery of the winning number (hereinafter referred to as the winning number random number) is a numerical value that can be taken as the value of the random number with respect to the winning number that can be determined. A predetermined number is sorted from the inside.

In the winning number lottery table Tm1 for the RT1 state, the winning probability of the winning number determined by the replay combination (winning probability) is higher than that of the winning number lottery table Tm0 for the RT0 state. Numbers Random numbers are distributed. As a result, in the RT1 state, the determination probability of the replay combination is changed with a higher probability than in the RT0 state. In the winning number lottery table Tm2 for the bonus state, the probability of adding up the winning number determination probability (winning probability) for which the bell role is determined is higher than that of the winning number lottery tables Tm0 and Tm1 for the non-bonus state. The winning number random numbers are distributed. As a result, in the bonus state, the probability of determining the bell role is changed to a higher probability than in the non-bonus state.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the process based on the sub-control program.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 15. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 15. Therefore, the effect display device 15 corresponds to a second display unit (display unit of the second control unit) controlled by the sub-board 41. The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13. The sub-board 41 is connected to the speaker 14. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the sound output mode of the speaker 14. In this embodiment, the effect display device 15, the decorative lamp 13, and the speaker 14 can be grasped as an effect executing means including one or a plurality of effect devices. The sub-board 41 can also be grasped as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process for making a decision regarding the production, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 15, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 14, and sound effect data used for executing the sound effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the light emitting effect in the decorative lamp 13 and the light emitting effect data used for executing the light emitting effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 41c can store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Like the main board 40, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers used for a predetermined lottery process as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the process executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs the following game progress main process as one of the processes related to the progress of the game.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a stores information on the game state of the slot machine 10 and information on the effect using the reel unit 16, initialization of a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c, and the like. Or do. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts accepting bets for medals (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state of the slot machine 10 (step S103).

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in the re-game operation (step S104). When the main control CPU 40a is not in the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the input sensor SE4 inputs the medal detection signal, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, in the process of step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds a predetermined number of bets to the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c, and only the added amount. , The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted.

When the main control CPU 40a is in the re-game operation (step S104: YES) or when the process of step S105 is completed, the number of bets in the current variable game is the specified number of bets X that enables the variable game to be started. It is determined whether or not it matches with (step S106). When the re-game is in operation (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a resets the number of bets in the previous variable game to the main control RAM 40c as the number of bets in the current variable game.

When the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S104. That is, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the current variable game matches the specified number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the operation signal is input from the start lever 20, while makes a negative determination when the operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation is not accepted (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S104.

On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the winning number lottery process for determining the winning number as the internal lottery described above (step S108). The winning number lottery process is as follows.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the current game state is the RT0 state (non-bonus state), the RT1 state (non-bonus state), and the bonus state. Identify which one. The main control CPU 40a selects a winning number lottery table defined in the specified gaming state. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning number random number generated in the main board 40. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning number to which the acquired winning number random number value is distributed by referring to the selected winning number lottery table based on the acquired winning number random number value. To do.

As described above, in this embodiment, the winning number is defined as a symbol combination (combination) that can be won in the variable game. Therefore, the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process) corresponds to the result determination process of determining the symbol combination (combination) as the game result that can be derived in the variable game. Then, by executing the winning number lottery process by the main control CPU 40a, a result determining means for determining a symbol combination (combination) that can be derived in the variable game is realized. The winning number lottery process is a so-called combination lottery.

When the winning number lottery is performed, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) capable of identifying the determined winning number in the winning number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can specify the determined winning number by referring to the winning number flag. In addition, when the winning number 003 is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a bonus flag indicating that the bonus combination has been won in the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the winning number lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs AT instruction process (step S109). The AT instruction processing is the following processing.
First, the main control CPU 40a clears (initializes) the instruction number flag by setting the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to 00. The instruction number flag is information for making it possible to specify a predetermined instruction number for the instruction information (instruction content) to be displayed on the payout display unit 37. The main control CPU 40a can specify the instruction information to be displayed on the payout display unit 37 based on the instruction number that can be specified from the instruction number flag. Here, the instruction number will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9, the instruction number in this embodiment is the pressing order of the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result (symbol combination) in the variable game being executed as instruction information. Is stipulated. Here, the specific symbol combination is, for example, a bell role or a promotion replay role.

The instruction number 1 defines the first instruction information whose instruction content is the first push order. The instruction number 2 defines the second instruction information whose instruction content is the second push order. The instruction number 3 defines the third instruction information whose instruction content is the third push order. The instruction number 4 defines the fourth instruction information whose instruction content is the fourth push order. The instruction number 5 defines the fifth instruction information whose instruction content is the fifth push order. The instruction number 6 defines the sixth instruction information whose instruction content is the sixth push order. The instruction number 99 defines the instruction content (no instruction) for not instructing the reel to be stopped from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

When the main control CPU 40a clears the instruction number flag, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the current production state is the non-AT state (normal mode MA) and the AT state (preparation mode). Identify whether it is MB or special mode MC). Then, the main control CPU 40a determines one of a plurality of instruction numbers based on the specified effect state and the winning number determined in the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process). ..

The processing in the non-AT state (normal mode MA) is as follows.
The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 99 regardless of which winning number is won. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) capable of specifying the determined instruction number in the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT instruction process and returns to the game progress main process.

The processing in the AT state (preparation mode MB or special mode MC) is as follows.
The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 1 when the winning number 011 (first control bell) is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 2 when the winning number 012 (second control bell) is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 3 when the winning number 013 (third control bell) is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 4 when the winning number 014 (fourth control bell) is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 5 when the winning number 015 (fifth control bell) is won. When the winning number 016 (sixth control bell) is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 6.

The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 6 when the winning number 005 (promotion replay) is won. When the main control CPU 40a has won another winning number (001,002,004 or the like), the instruction number 99 is determined. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the determined instruction number in the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT instruction process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the AT instruction process in step S109 is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes the instruction information display process (step S110). The instruction information display process is as follows.
As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display the specified instruction number. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines "01" when the instruction number 1 is determined, "02" when the instruction number 2 is determined, and the instruction number 3 when the instruction number 3 is determined. Controls the payout display unit 37 so that "03" and "99" when the instruction number 99 is determined are displayed as instruction information. Similarly, when any of the other instruction numbers 4 to 6 is determined, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined instruction number is displayed.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to start displaying the instruction information after receiving the start operation of the start lever 20 and before the change of the symbol starts. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display the instruction information until the third stop operation described later is received, that is, until the game result is derived. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to end the display of the instruction information when the third stop operation is received (when the game result is derived).

As the instruction information, an instruction number indicating the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the instruction information is at least identifiable information for one or more symbol strings to be stopped next in the current progress of the variable game this time. In addition, it can be said that the instruction information is information that can specify all of the order in which a plurality of symbol strings are stopped in the current progress of the variable game this time.

The process of step S110 (instruction information display process) is a stop button for deriving the specific symbol combination when a specific symbol combination is determined by executing the winning number lottery process in the case of shifting to the AT state. This corresponds to the first information display process for displaying information regarding the operation modes 21a to 21c. Further, in the slot machine 10, the main control CPU 40a executes the process of step S110 (instruction information display process) to display information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination. Information display means are realized.

As described above, one instruction information is defined for each instruction number. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the player can identify the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c by visually recognizing the instruction number displayed on the payout display unit 37.

When the process of step S110 (instruction information display process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect command transmission process (step S111). The effect command transmission process is as follows.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and specifies the effect state (instructed state) in the current variable game. The main control CPU 40a generates an AT command capable of specifying the specified effect state and stores it in the effect command transmission buffer (first command transmission buffer). In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the command stored in the effect command transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-board 41 by a predetermined effect command transmission process.

In the AT state, the main control CPU 40a identifies the instruction number determined in the process of step S109 (AT instruction process) by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a generates an instruction command capable of specifying the specified instruction number and stores the specified instruction number in the effect command transmission buffer. As described above, one instruction information is associated with each instruction number of this embodiment. Therefore, the instruction command of this embodiment corresponds to the second information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination.

In this embodiment, the process of step S111 (effect command transmission process) corresponds to the instruction process of outputting the instruction command corresponding to the second information to the sub-board 41, and the instruction information is displayed by executing the instruction information display process. Is displayed and then executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the instruction means for outputting the instruction command to the sub-board 41 is realized by executing the process of step S111 (effect command transmission process) by the main control CPU 40a.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the instruction command is after receiving the start operation by the start lever 20 (step S107: YES), the instruction information display process is executed, and the instruction information is paid out. After being displayed on the display unit 37, it will be output to the sub-board 41. The main control CPU 40a does not generate an instruction command when the value of the instruction number flag is 00 (cleared state).

Further, the main control CPU 40a groups a plurality of winning combinations based on the winning numbers determined in the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process), generates a winning command that can identify the group, and transmits an effect command. Store in a buffer. To group a plurality of winning combinations, for example, there is a winning command that groups winning numbers 011 to 016 and indicates that the winning combination has been won. In this way, the winning command is a command in which the push order and push position cannot be specified.

When the process of step S111 (effect command transmission process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a test command transmission process of transmitting a test command (test signal) (step S112). The test command transmission process is as follows.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and specifies the effect state (instructed state) in the current variable game. The main control CPU 40a generates a test AT command capable of specifying the specified effect state, and stores it in the test command transmission buffer (second command transmission buffer). In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, when the test device 50 is connected to the connection terminal 40d, the command stored in the test command transmission buffer is said to be the command stored in the test command transmission buffer via the connection terminal 40d by a predetermined test command transmission process. It is transmitted to the test device 50.

In the AT state, the main control CPU 40a identifies the instruction number determined in the process of step S109 (AT instruction process) by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a generates a test instruction command (a type of test signal) capable of specifying the specified instruction number, and stores the specified instruction number in the test command transmission buffer. As described above, one instruction information is associated with each instruction number of this embodiment. Therefore, the test instruction command of this embodiment corresponds to a test signal relating to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination.

As described above, the test command transmission process in step S112 corresponds to the output process for transmitting the test instruction command from the connection terminal 40d that can be connected to the test device 50. The test command transmission process is executed after the instruction information display process is executed and the display of the instruction information is started, and after the instruction command or the like is transmitted to the sub-board 41 by the effect command transmission process. The main control CPU 40a does not generate a test instruction command when the value of the instruction number flag is 00 (cleared state).

Further, the main control CPU 40a is used for a test in which a plurality of winning combinations can be grouped and the group can be identified based on the winning number determined in the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process), similarly to the winning command described above. A winning command (a type of test signal) is generated and stored in the test command transmission buffer. The test winning command is a command in which the push order and push position cannot be specified.

When the process of step S112 (test command transmission process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S113). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S113: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time elapses. When the shortest gaming time has elapsed (step S113: YES), the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotations of the reels 16a to 16c are started (step S114). That is, the process of step S114 corresponds to the start process of starting the variable game by controlling the reel unit 16. Then, in the slot machine 10, the main control CPU 40a executes the process of step S114 to realize a starting means for starting the variable game. In the process of step S114, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speeds of the reels 16a to 16c become constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been accepted (step S115). In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 40a determines affirmatively when the operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, while inputting the operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, it is judged as negative. When the stop operation is not accepted (step S115: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the stop operation is accepted.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is accepted (step S115: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S116). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator when the stop operation is received, and stops the symbol on the reel corresponding to the received stop operation.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a is predetermined based on the winning number determined in the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process) and the operation modes (pushing order and pushing position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Search for symbols that can be stopped on the effective line NL from the symbols located within the pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols). Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the effective line NL. The main control CPU 40a performs such reel stop control for the stop operations of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination according to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the effective line NL.

As described above, the reel stop process corresponds to the result derivation process of deriving the symbol combination by stopping the reels 16a to 16c in response to the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Then, in the slot machine 10, the result derivation means for deriving the symbol combination by stopping the reels 16a to 16c according to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c by the main control CPU 40a executing the reel stop process. It will be realized. Further, in the process of step S116, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a generates an operation command that can identify the stop button to which the operation signal is input, and also puts it in the effect command transmission buffer. Store. Further, when the operation signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a generates a test operation command (a type of test signal) capable of identifying the stop button to which the operation signal is input, and transmits the test command. Store in a buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S117). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S117: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S115. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S117: YES), a display symbol determination process for determining the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL is performed (step S118). In the process of step S118, in the main control CPU 40a, the symbol combination (combination) for which the award is determined on the effective line NL is stopped, or the symbol combination (combination) for which the award is determined on the effective line NL is stopped. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a determines affirmatively when the payout combination is won, while makes a negative determination when the payout combination is not won. When paying out medals (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a drives a hopper unit (not shown) to execute a medal payout process for paying out medals (step S120). As described above, in the slot machine 10, medals can be paid out as a predetermined game value according to the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL.

Further, in the process of step S120, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display information regarding the number of medals to be paid out when a prize is generated. For example, the main control CPU 40a may display the remaining number of medals to be paid out as information regarding the number of medals to be paid out, or may display the number of medals to be paid out in the variable game.

That is, in the payout display unit 37 of this embodiment, the instruction information is displayed in the period from the execution of the instruction information display process in step S110 to the acceptance of the third stop operation, while the period is For different periods, information about the number of medals paid out is displayed. In this embodiment, the process of step S120 relates to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c by controlling the payout display unit 37 when a predetermined display condition is satisfied by winning the payout combination. This corresponds to the second information display process for displaying information different from the information. In the slot machine 10, the main control CPU 40a executes the process of step S121 to realize a second information display means for displaying information different from the instruction information.

When the main control CPU 40a does not pay out medals (step S119: NO) and when the process of step S120 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a game number subtraction process as one of the processes related to the AT state. (Step S121). The game number subtraction process is as follows.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current game state is a bonus state by referring to the value of the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the bonus state, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, when it is not in the bonus state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of remaining AT games stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Here, the number of remaining AT games is information for making it possible to specify the remaining number of variable games controlled to the AT state. If the number of remaining AT games is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process.

On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of remaining AT games stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of remaining AT games stored in the main control RAM 40c has become zero. If the number of remaining AT games is not 0, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a controls the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to the normal mode MA (non-AT state (no instruction state)). Set a value (information) that can be specified. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can specify the current effect state (instructed state) by referring to the value of the AT flag. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the process of step S121 (game number subtraction process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an AT transition process as one of the processes related to the AT state (step S122). The AT transition process is as follows.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current game state is the RT0 state by referring to the value of the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the current game state is not the RT0 state, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the current gaming state is the RT0 state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the current effect state is the preparation mode MB (AT state). Judge whether or not.

When the current effect state is not the AT state (when the normal mode MA is set), the main control CPU 40a has a symbol combination (combination) derived on the effective line NL determined in the process (display symbol determination process) of step S118. ), The AT transition lottery will be held. The winning probability of the AT transition lottery differs depending on the type of the derived symbol combination. The AT transition lottery corresponds to a transition determination process for determining whether or not to transition to the AT state as a specific state. Then, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the AT lottery process to realize a transition determination means for determining whether or not to transition to the AT state. When the main control CPU 40a wins the AT transition lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines to shift to the preparation mode MB after the variable game is executed or a predetermined number of variable games are executed. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a wins the AT transition lottery, the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is set to the preparation mode from the variable game or after the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times. Set a value (information) that can be specified to be controlled to MB (AT state). In this embodiment, the preparation mode MB (AT state) is maintained until the promotion replay combination wins.

On the other hand, when the current effect state is in the preparation mode MB (AT state), the main control CPU 40a has a symbol combination (combination) derived on the effective line NL determined in the process (display symbol determination process) of step S118. ) Is a promotion replay role. In the case of the promotion replay combination, the main control CPU 40a executes an AT game number lottery and determines the number of remaining AT games. The main control CPU 40a of this embodiment determines the transition to the special mode MC (AT state) by determining one or more games as the number of remaining AT games.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a has, for example, 10 games, 20 games, 30 games, or 50 games as the number of remaining AT games controlled to the AT state (special mode MC) when the promotion replay combination wins. Will be decided by lottery. For example, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value, and distributes the acquired random number value. By performing a process of determining the number of games that have been played, a lottery for the number of remaining AT games can be performed.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines the number of remaining AT games in the special mode MC when the promotion replay combination wins. The main control CPU 40a stores the determined number of games as the number of remaining AT games in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can be specified to be controlled in the special mode MC (AT state) in the AT flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition process and returns to the game progress main process.

In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the effect state of the slot machine 10 shifts to the AT state by setting a value that can be specified to control the AT state (preparation mode MB or special mode MC) in the AT flag. Will be done. Therefore, among the processes in step S122, the process of setting the AT flag corresponds to the state transition process of shifting to the AT state. Then, by executing the process of setting the AT flag by the main control CPU 40a, the state transition means for shifting to the AT state is realized. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the process of step S122 (AT transition process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process of ending one variable game (step S123). In the process of step S123, the main control CPU 40a generates a variable game end command instructing the end of the variable game and stores it in the effect command transmission buffer. The variable game end command can also specify whether or not there is a prize and the winning symbol combination (combination). The variable game end command is output as a command that can identify the winning symbol combination regardless of whether or not it is in the AT state. The variable game end command is not output until the symbol combination is derived. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a generates a test variable game end command (a type of test signal) instructing the end of the variable game, and stores it in the test command transmission buffer.

Further, in the process of step S123, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the game state according to the symbol combination (combination) determined to have won a prize. That is, in the RT0 state, which is a non-bonus state, when the promotion replay combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a value (information) that can be specified to control the RT1 state in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, in the RT1 state, which is a non-bonus state, the main control CPU 40a stores a value (information) that can be specified to be controlled in the RT0 state in the main control RAM 40c when the bell spilling combination is won. Set to the status flag.

When the bonus combination is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can be specified to control the bonus state in the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c so as to control the RT state immediately before shifting to the bonus state.

In the end process, the main control CPU 40a deletes the bonus flag indicating that the bonus combination has been won when the winning number 003 has been won and the bonus combination has not been won. No, carry it over to the next variable game. That is, when the bonus flag is carried over, the main control CPU 40a can execute the reel stop process even when the winning number 003 is not won in the winning number lottery process in this variable game. It is possible to generate a prize for a bonus role. In the end process, the main control CPU 40a does not carry over the information regarding the winning of the winning combination other than the bonus winning combination by clearing the winning number flag.

Then, when the end process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variable game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment starts the variable game when the start operation is accepted, and stops the symbol sequence when the stop operation is accepted.

Next, the processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs the following mode effect processing as the process related to the mode effect. When the AT command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display an image corresponding to the effect mode that can be specified from the AT command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an AT command capable of specifying the normal mode MA (non-AT state), the sub-control CPU 41a reads the display effect data for the normal mode MA from the sub-control ROM 41b and uses the data to produce an effect. By controlling the display device 15, the image for the normal mode MA is displayed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the following navigation effect processing as a process related to the navigation effect. When an instruction command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation effect according to an instruction number that can be specified from the command. Hereinafter, a specific example of the execution mode of the navigation effect regarding the push order and the push position of the reels 16a to 16c will be described. The navigation effect of this embodiment corresponds to an effect related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an instruction command capable of specifying any of the instruction numbers 1 to 6, each time an operation command related to the stop operation is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reel to be stopped next. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display an image that can be identified. In the following description, an image that enables identification of the reel on which the stop operation is performed is referred to as a "navigation image".

For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an instruction command capable of specifying the instruction number 6, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 as follows. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the stop operation of the right reel 16c is instructed as the first stop operation from the input of the instruction command to the input of the operation command related to the stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the navigation image. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a imitates the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral "1" on the right reel 16c, the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral "2" on the middle reel 16b, and the Arabic numeral "3". The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the navigation image corresponding to the left reel 16a (shown in FIG. 11A). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation image corresponding to the right reel 16c is displayed in an emphasized manner as compared with the navigation image corresponding to the other reels.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a stop operation of the middle reel 16b as the next second stop operation from the input of the operation command related to the first stop operation to the input of the operation command related to the second stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display a navigation image that makes it possible to identify that is instructed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral "2" on the middle reel 16b and a navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral "3" on the left reel 16a. The display device 15 is controlled (shown in FIG. 11B). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation image corresponding to the middle reel 16b is displayed in an emphasized manner as compared with the navigation image corresponding to the other reels. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the navigation image corresponding to the reel for which the stop operation has already been performed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the left reel 16a as the next third stop operation from the input of the operation command related to the second stop operation to the input of the operation command related to the third stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display a navigation image that makes it possible to identify that is instructed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “3” corresponding to the left reel 16a (shown in FIG. 11C). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display the navigation image corresponding to the middle reel 16b in an emphasized manner. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the navigation image corresponding to the reel for which the stop operation has already been performed.

In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed until the operation command related to the third stop operation is input, but the operation indicates that a reel different from the reel emphasized by the navigation image has been operated. When a command is input, the navigation effect may be terminated at that point. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the pressing order instructed by the instruction command, the navigation effect may be terminated at a different time point.

Further, for example, when the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number 005 (promotion replay) in the preparation mode MB, the main control CPU 40a outputs an instruction command capable of identifying the instruction number 6 and presses the symbol number of the blue seven symbol. A symbol number command that can be specified as a position is output. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an instruction command capable of specifying the instruction number 6 in the preparation mode MB and inputs a symbol number command capable of specifying the symbol number of the blue seven symbol, the following The effect display device 15 is controlled in this way. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a allows the player to identify all the push orders in the current variable game from the input of the instruction command and the symbol number command to the input of the operation command related to the third stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the navigation image. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image that allows the player to identify the blue seven push position as the push position for winning the promotion replay combination. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a character string "Aim for Blue Seven by pressing backward" or a navigation image imitating a left-pointing arrow (see FIG. 11D). Show).

As described above, in the navigation effect processing, when the instruction information regarding the push order and the symbol number regarding the push position are instructed from the main board 40, the effect display device 15 is controlled based on the instruction to control the specific symbol. It corresponds to the effect processing for displaying the effect related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving the combination. That is, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, by executing the navigation effect processing by the sub-control CPU 41a, an effect means for displaying an effect related to an operation mode for deriving a specific symbol combination is realized.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a suggestion effect suggesting that the winning combination specified by the winning command may have been won when the winning command is input. You may. Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect may be determined by a lottery using a predetermined random number by the sub-control CPU 41a.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a winning command capable of identifying the bell combination, the effect display device displays a suggestion effect suggesting that the bell combination may have been won. 15 may be controlled. The suggestion effect suggesting that the role of the bell may have been won may be, for example, performed by displaying an image imitating a bell on the effect display device 15.

Further, when the variable game end command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the decorative lamp 13 so as to execute a prize generation effect for notifying that a prize has been generated based on a symbol combination that can be specified from the command. Control. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 13 so as to emit red light when it is specified that a prize for the bell role has occurred.

The slot machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined not by the sub-board 41 as in the conventional case, but by the main board 40. Then, when the main board 40 is shifted to the AT state and a specific symbol combination (for example, a bell combination or a promotion replay combination) is determined, the combination is derived in a variable game. It is possible to execute the instruction information display process for displaying the instruction information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Therefore, the security of the slot machine 10 can be improved without impairing the conventional playability. That is, since it is displayed on the payout display unit 37 by the highly secure main board 40, it is possible to display information on the operation modes of the highly reliable (less likely to be fraudulent) stop buttons 21a to 21c at an appropriate timing. Yes (that is, it can be checked before performing a stop operation). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of fairness and a sense of security.

(2) Since instruction information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is displayed between the time when the start operation of the start lever 20 is performed and the time when the fluctuation of the symbol sequence starts, the instruction information is displayed before the stop operation is performed. The player can confirm the information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

(3) Information on the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c becomes unnecessary after the game result is derived. Displaying unnecessary information may interfere with other productions or cause misunderstandings. Therefore, the display of the instruction information by the payout display unit 37 ends when the game result is derived (when the third stop operation is performed). This does not confuse the player.

(4) Regarding the operation order (pushing order) of a plurality of stop buttons 21a to 21c, and at least one of the symbols (pushing position) for operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c so as to be stopped on the effective line NL in the variable game. Information can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a playability that is easy to understand.

(5) The main board 40 (main control CPU 40a) controls the payout display unit 37 to display instruction information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to understand the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination.

(6) In addition to displaying the instruction information on the payout display unit 37, the effect display device 15 displays a navigation effect related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination. Therefore, it is possible to provide playability that is easy for the player to understand.

(7) In particular, the main board 40 (main control CPU 40a) can output a command for instructing the instruction information (instruction number) after displaying the instruction information on the payout display unit 37. Therefore, the sub-board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) is an effect relating to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination on the condition that the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. The navigation effect can be displayed. Therefore, for example, even if an inappropriate navigation effect is displayed on the effect display device 15 due to a modification or failure of the sub-board 41, an appropriate operation can be performed by checking at least the display mode of the payout display unit 37. The aspect can be identified by the player.

(8) The process of step S111 (effect command transmission process) is executed after displaying the instruction information by executing the instruction information display process. Therefore, even if the display of the navigation effect is delayed or not displayed on the sub-board 41, the stop button can be reliably performed in advance by the instruction information (first information) displayed by the main board 40. Information regarding the operation modes of 21a to 21c can be confirmed. Further, since the instruction information (first information) by the main board 40 is displayed first, even if an inappropriate display (navigation effect) is performed by the sub board 41, it is difficult to misunderstand. That is, it is possible to display information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c with high reliability (less possibility of fraud) earlier. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of fairness and a sense of security without misleading the player.

(9) A test instruction command (test signal) for instructing information (instruction number) regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be transmitted from the connection terminal 40d. Therefore, based on the information instructed by this test instruction command, it is possible to specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific game result. As a result, an accurate test can be performed.

(10) Since the test instruction command (test signal) is transmitted by the highly secure main board 40, an accurate test can be performed.
(11) The test command transmission process (step S112) is executed after the instruction information display process (step S110) starts displaying the instruction information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the consistency of the display of the instruction information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the information instructed by the test instruction command, and it is possible to perform an accurate test.

(12) The test instruction command is after the instruction information display process is executed and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37, and after the instruction command or the like is transmitted to the sub-board 41 by the effect command transmission process. , Will be transmitted to the test apparatus 50 via the connection terminal 40d. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm the consistency between the instruction information (first information) displayed by the main board 40 and the instruction command (second information) instructed by the sub-board 41 and the information instructed by the test instruction command. And can perform accurate tests.

(13) Since the payout display unit 37 is also used as a display unit for displaying information different from the instruction information regarding the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the configuration of the slot machine 10 can be simplified.

(14) The payout display unit 37 can display information regarding the operation order (pushing order) of the plurality of stop buttons 21a to 21c. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a playability that is easy to understand.

(15) Since the period during which information regarding the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be displayed and the period during which information different from this can be displayed do not overlap, they are displayed on the payout display unit 37. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the information.

The above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows, for example.
-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may notify only the push position without notifying the push order. For example, when the winning number 001 (cherry combination) is won, the main control CPU 40a may control the payout display unit 37 to display the instruction number for the winning number 001 (cherry combination). As a result, the player can identify from the instruction number displayed on the payout display unit 37 that the cherry pressing position and the pressing order are irrelevant. In this way, the instruction information is displayed so that the player can identify the symbol combination (combination) that can be derived in the variable game. Further, from a different point of view, the instruction information is displayed so that the player can identify the push position for deriving a specific symbol combination (here, the cherry combination). In this instruction information, while the push position can be identified, a specific push order is not specified. As a result, information on the push positions of the reels 16a to 16c can be displayed in association with the winning symbol combination (combination). Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a playability that is easy to understand.

-In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may notify only the push position without notifying the push order in the navigation effect processing. For example, when a winning command that can identify the cherry combination is input in the AT state, the sub-control CPU 41a serves as a push position from the input of the command to the input of the operation command related to the third stop operation. , The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display a navigation image that makes it possible to identify the cherry pressing position. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image imitating a cherry.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may be displayed so that the player can identify the push order and the push position for deriving a specific symbol combination (combination) such as a promotion replay combination. May be good. For example, when the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 6 and wins the winning number 005, the display of "06" indicating the instruction number and the symbol number of the blue seven are shown. The payout display unit 37 is controlled so that the display of numbers (for example, 15) is alternately performed. As a result, the player can identify the push order and the push position for winning the promotion replay role. Information on the push order and push position of the reels 16a to 16c can be displayed on one display unit. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a playability that is easy to understand.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may be displayed so that the player can identify the winning number that has been won in the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process) in the game progress main process. .. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display the winning number determined in the winning number lottery process in the process (instruction information display process) of step S110 in the game progress main process. That is, when the winning number 015 is won, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the number "15" is displayed in decimal notation. In the slot machine 10, for example, winning numbers 005, 011 to 016 are defined with specific operation modes (push order and push position) as operation modes for winning a specific symbol combination such as a bell role or a promotion replay combination. There is. Therefore, the player can identify the operation mode for winning a specific symbol combination by visually recognizing the numbers (information) displayed on the payout display unit 37.

Therefore, the process of step S110 is the case of shifting to the AT state, and when the specific symbol combination (combination) determines the winning number as the predetermined specific result information, the payout display unit. By controlling 37, it corresponds to an information display process for displaying instruction information regarding an operation mode for deriving a specific symbol combination (combination). In particular, the instruction information displayed on the payout display unit 37 is information that can identify that a specific winning number has been determined by executing the process (winning number lottery process) in step S108.

Further, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the winning numbers 001 to 003 are pushed in the operation modes (pushing order and pushing position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination for each winning number. The position can be specified. For the winning numbers 011 to 016, the pushing order among the pushing order and the pushing position can be specified for each winning number. Further, regarding the winning number 005, both the pushing order and the pushing position can be specified for each winning number.

As described above, the instruction information displayed on the payout display unit 37 is the identification information (identification number) of the specific winning number (specific result information) determined by executing the winning number lottery process (result determination process). Then, the winning number (identification information) displayed on the payout display unit 37 can specify a part or all of the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may display the numbers in the decimal system by replacing the numbers in the decimal system with the display in the hexadecimal system on the payout display unit 37. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may express a hexadecimal number by turning on and off the first segment to the seventh segment constituting the 7-segment display.

-In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, an instruction information display unit 38 may be provided in addition to the display units 31 to 37 on the information panel 30. Here, the instruction information display unit 38 will be specifically described. The instruction information display unit 38 is displayed on the left (first) instruction information display unit 38a corresponding to the left reel 16a, the middle (second) instruction information display unit 38b corresponding to the middle reel 16b, and the right reel 16c. The corresponding right (third) instruction information display unit 38c is provided. The instruction information display units 38a to 38c correspond to a plurality of information display units corresponding to each of the reels 16a to 16c (a plurality of symbol rows). The instruction information display units 38a to 38c are arranged below the display window 12a so as to be arranged in the left-right direction. The instruction information display units 38a to 38c each include, for example, a color LED (not shown), and are configured to be capable of emitting light in red, blue, and yellow, respectively. The instruction information display unit 38 of this embodiment displays instruction information which is information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a specific symbol combination (game result) in the variable game being executed. The instruction information display unit 38 is not also used as display units 31 to 37 for displaying other information, but is a dedicated display for displaying instruction information. Further, the instruction information display unit 38 of this embodiment is closer to the display window 12a when viewed from the player than the effect display device 15. Therefore, the instruction information can be easily recognized. The main board 40 is connected to the instruction information display unit 38, and is configured to be able to control the display mode of the instruction information display unit 38. The instruction information display unit 38 corresponds to a first display unit (display unit for the main board 40) controlled by the main board 40.

Then, when any of the instruction numbers 1 to 6 is specified in the instruction information display process, the main control CPU 40a may control the instruction information display unit 38 to display the instruction information. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a determines any of the instruction numbers 1 to 6, one or a plurality of instruction information display units corresponding to the reels to be stopped next are lit for each stop operation. The instruction information display unit 38 is controlled so as to do so. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a controls the instruction information display unit 38 so that one or a plurality of instruction information display units corresponding to the reels that are not stopped next are turned off. For example, when the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 6, the instruction information display units 38a and 38b are turned off from the start of rotation of the reels 16a to 16c until the first stop operation is received. On the other hand, the instruction information display unit 38 is controlled so that the instruction information display unit 38c lights up in a predetermined color tone. That is, when the instruction number 6 is determined, the instruction information displayed on the instruction information display unit 38 is stopped next in the current progress status before accepting the first stop operation in the current variable game. This is information that can identify one reel. The same applies to the case where any of the instruction numbers 2 to 6 is determined.

Next, in the main control CPU 40a, the instruction information display units 38a and 38c are turned off during the period from the reception of the first stop operation to the reception of the second stop operation, while the instruction information display unit 38b is predetermined. The instruction information display unit 38 is controlled so that the light is lit in a different color tone. Next, in the main control CPU 40a, the instruction information display units 38b and 38c are turned off during the period from the reception of the second stop operation to the reception of the third stop operation, while the instruction information display unit 38a is predetermined. The instruction information display unit 38 is controlled so that the light is lit in a different color tone.

That is, when the instruction number 6 is determined, the instruction information displayed on the instruction information display unit 38 is the current progress in which some of the reels 16a to 16c are already stopped in the current variable game. It is at least identifiable information about one reel to be stopped next in the situation. The same applies to the case where any of the instruction numbers 1 to 5 is determined. This makes it easier to understand which reel to stop next depending on the progress. Further, since the instruction information display units 38a to 38c correspond to the reels 16a to 16c (design sequence) separately, the information regarding the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is associated with the reels 16a to 16c to the player. It can be made easier to understand. Further, since the instruction information display unit 38 is not shared with other display units, the information displayed on the instruction information display unit 38 can be easily understood by the player.

As another example of the instruction information display unit 38, the left stop button 21a is used as the left instruction information display unit 38a, the middle stop button 21b is used as the middle instruction information display unit 38b, and the right stop button 21c is used as the right instruction information display unit 38c. , Each may be shared. In this case, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each have a built-in color LED or the like, as in the instruction information display unit 38, and are configured to be capable of emitting light in red, blue, and yellow. Good. According to this configuration, as described above, the instruction information can be displayed so that the player can identify the pressing order and the pressing position according to the display mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

Here, the stop buttons 21a to 21c display information indicating that the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is being accepted, for example, by lighting. That is, the period during which the instruction information can be displayed overlaps with at least a part of the period during which information different from the instruction information (here, information indicating that the operation is being accepted) is displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a displays the instruction information in the lighting mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c during the overlapping period, such as blinking the stop buttons 21a to 21c when displaying the instruction information. It is preferable to display the display mode different from that when the display mode is not displayed. Such a change can be similarly applied to, for example, a case where the credit display unit 36 is also used as the instruction information display unit 38.

As another example of the instruction information display unit 38, the instruction information display unit 38 may include one or a plurality of information display units corresponding to at least one reel (symbol string) among the reels 16a to 16c. Good. For example, the instruction information display unit 38, in addition to or instead of the instruction information display units 38a to 38c, has an instruction information display unit corresponding to the reels 16a and 16b and an instruction information corresponding to the reels 16a and 16c. A display unit and an instruction information display unit corresponding to the reels 16b and 16c may be provided. Even with this configuration, the instruction information display unit 38 can display instruction information.

-The instruction information display unit 38 may be an integrated display unit.
In the instruction information display unit 38, the lighting mode of the instruction information display unit may be changed between the notification mode for notifying the stop buttons 21a to 21c to be operated and the non-notification mode. For example, in the notification mode, the brightness may be set lower than that in the non-notification mode, or the color tone may be different. That is, the notification mode and the non-notification mode may be distinguished by a mode that can be identified by the player, and a specific lighting mode of the instruction information display unit does not matter.

-In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the information panel 30 may include a dedicated instruction information display unit 39 for displaying instruction information. The instruction information display unit 39 includes, for example, three 7-segment displays 39a to 39c arranged so as to be arranged side by side. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14A, the main control CPU 40a may display the instruction number on the instruction information display unit 39 as instruction information, for example, "003".

Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the main control CPU 40a includes, as instruction information, a number indicating the reel to be stopped next in the current progress of the variable game, for example, "115". The instruction information display unit 39 may display a number indicating a symbol number as a push position on the reel. For example, the main control CPU 40a may display any one of "1" indicating the left reel 16a, "2" indicating the middle reel 16b, and "3" indicating the right reel 16c on the 7-segment display 39a. .. Then, the main control CPU 40a may display the symbol number as the push position on the 7-segment displays 39b and 39c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the main control CPU 40a causes the instruction information display unit 39 to display the winning number determined in the winning number lottery process as instruction information, for example, "015". May be good. Further, the main control CPU 40a may display a number as information that can identify a specific symbol combination (combination) on the instruction information display unit 39 as instruction information. As shown in FIG. 14 (d), the decimal number may be converted into hexadecimal and displayed on the dedicated instruction information display unit 39.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information is configured so that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified, but only a part of the instruction information may be specified. For example, only the push order at the time of the first stop operation may be specified. That is, when the instruction number 1 (first instruction information) is determined, the main control CPU 40a is in the first stop operation between the start operation of the start lever 20 and the start of the symbol variation. The information indicating the left stop button 21a may be displayed as the pressing order in, and the instruction information indicating the subsequent pressing order may not be displayed. The information for instructing the left stop button 21a may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number. Further, for example, when the instruction number 1 (first instruction information) is determined, only the push order at the time of the second stop operation may be specified. That is, the main control CPU 40a displays only the instruction information instructing the middle stop button 21b as the pressing order during the second stop operation between the time of the first stop operation and the time of the second stop operation. In other periods, the instruction information indicating the push order may not be displayed. The information for instructing the middle stop button 21b may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information is configured so that the pressing order and pressing position of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can all be specified, but only a part of the instruction information may be specified. For example, only the push order and the push position at the time of the first stop operation may be specified. That is, when the instruction number 6 is determined and the winning number 005 is won, the main control CPU 40a is in the period from the start operation of the start lever 20 to the start of fluctuation of the symbol. Instructs the right stop button 21c as the pressing order at the time of the first stop operation, and displays instruction information indicating that it is the blue seven pressing position. It is also possible not to display the instruction information indicating the subsequent push order and push position. The instruction information indicating that the right stop button 21c is instructed and the blue seven is pressed may be provided with, for example, a dedicated instruction number.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may be able to specify only a part of the pressing positions of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. For example, only the push position at the time of the first stop operation may be identifiable. That is, when the winning number 001 is won, the main control CPU 40a pushes the cherry as the pushing position at the time of the first stop operation between the start operation of the start lever 20 and the start of the symbol change. It is also possible to display the instruction information instructing the position and not to display the instruction information instructing the subsequent push order and the push position. The instruction information for instructing the cherry pressing position may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is configured so that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified in its entirety, but only a part thereof may be specified. For example, only the push order at the time of the first stop operation may be specified.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is configured so that the pressing order and pressing position of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can all be specified, but only a part may be specified. For example, only the push order and the push position at the time of the first stop operation may be specified.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect may be able to specify only a part of the pressing positions of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. For example, only the push position at the time of the first stop operation may be identifiable.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information is configured so that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified, but in the current situation, it is sufficient to simply instruct the stop buttons 21a to 21c to be stopped next. .. For example, in the main control CPU 40a, when the instruction number 1 (first instruction information) is determined, during the first stop operation between the start operation of the start lever 20 and the start of the symbol variation. The instruction information instructing the left stop button 21a is displayed as the pressing order in. Then, between the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the main control CPU 40a displays instruction information instructing the middle stop button 21b as the pressing order during the second stop operation. Then, between the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the main control CPU 40a displays instruction information instructing the right stop button 21c as the pressing order during the third stop operation. As a result, the information is instructed according to the current situation, so that the player can more easily understand the operation mode.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may only indicate the push position for the next stop operation in the current situation. For example, when the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number 002, the watermelon pushing position is set as the pushing position at the time of the first stop operation between the start operation of the start lever 20 and the start of fluctuation of the symbol. Display the instruction information to be instructed. Then, between after the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the main control CPU 40a displays instruction information indicating the watermelon pushing position as the pushing position during the second stop operation. Then, between the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the main control CPU 40a displays instruction information indicating the watermelon pushing position as the pushing position during the third stop operation. As a result, the information is instructed according to the current situation, so that the player can more easily understand the operation mode. The instruction information for instructing the watermelon pushing position may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may be configured so that the pressing order and pressing position of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified in the current situation. For example, when the instruction number 6 (sixth instruction information) is determined and the winning number 005 is won, the main control CPU 40a has a symbol after the start operation of the start lever 20 is performed. Before the start of fluctuation, instruction information indicating the blue seven push position as the push position during the first stop operation and the right stop button 21c as the push order is displayed. Then, between the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the main control CPU 40a indicates the blue seven push position as the push position during the second stop operation and the middle stop button 21b as the push order. Is displayed. The instruction information for instructing the blue seven push position as the push position and the middle stop button 21b as the push order may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number. Then, between the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the main control CPU 40a indicates the blue seven push position as the push position during the third stop operation and the left stop button 21a as the push order. Is displayed. The instruction information for instructing the blue seven push position as the push position and the left stop button 21a as the push order may be, for example, a dedicated instruction number. As a result, the information is instructed according to the current situation, so that the player can more easily understand the operation mode.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is configured so that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified, but in the current situation, it is sufficient to simply instruct the stop buttons 21a to 21c to be stopped next. .. As a result, the information is instructed according to the current situation, so that the player can more easily understand the operation mode.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect may only indicate the push position for the next stop operation in the current situation. Further, the navigation effect may be configured so that the pressing order and pressing position of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be specified in the current situation.

-In the above embodiment, there is only one type of AT state, but there may be a plurality of types of AT states. For example, when the winning numbers 011 to 016 are won, the instruction information (and the navigation effect) is displayed, but even if the winning number 005 is won, there may be an AT state in which the display is not displayed. In this way, the winning combination to be instructed may be different depending on the type of AT state.

Further, when there are a plurality of types of AT states, the instruction mode may be changed for each type of AT state. For example, there may be an AT state instructing only during the first stop operation and an AT state instructing all push orders. Further, there may be an AT state in which the push order and the push position are instructed, and an AT state in which only the push order or the push position is instructed. Further, the display mode and display timing of the instruction information and the navigation effect may be different. In addition, if there are multiple types of AT states, the transition conditions may differ depending on the type of AT state, such as shifting to the AT state when the AT lottery held by winning a predetermined winning combination is won. Good.

-In the above embodiment, an instruction number (instruction information) that can specify the push order and the push position may be provided. For example, when the winning number 005 is won in the AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number indicating that it is in the sixth pressing order and is in the blue seven pressing position, and the payout display unit 37 determines this. It is good to display in.

-In the above embodiment, in the non-AT state, the navigation effect can be performed, but the effect state in which the probability of occurrence of the navigation effect is lower than that in the AT state may be used.
In the above embodiment, the display unit for displaying the instruction information is limited to the instruction information display unit 38 corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c and the display unit using a 7-segment display such as the payout display unit 37. However, it can be changed as appropriate according to the instruction information to be displayed. For example, it may be a display unit in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a circular shape or a straight line, or a display unit having a plurality of light emitting units imitating cherry blossom petals.

-In the above embodiment, one or a plurality of display units for displaying instruction information may be provided, and a plurality of types of instruction information may be displayed on the display unit. As the plurality of types of instruction information, for example, one selected from the following instruction information can be adopted. That is, the instruction information includes the push order for winning a specific symbol combination, the push position for winning a specific symbol combination, the winning number won in the winning number lottery process, the instruction number for specifying the push order and the push position, and the winning. The symbol combination (combination) and the symbol combination can be selected from the identifiable combination numbers.

-In the above embodiment, one or more of the display units 31 to 37 may also be used as a display unit for displaying instruction information.
-In the above embodiment, the display units 31 to 37 do not have to be grouped on the information panel 30, and may be appropriately arranged at a position that can be visually recognized by the player.

In the above embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 99 in the process of step S111 (effect command transmission process), the instruction command may or may not be output.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction command output from the main board 40 may be a command that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c that can be identified by the instruction information displayed by the control of the main board 40. , It does not have to be a command that can specify the instruction number.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may display the instruction information even when the instruction number 99 without instruction is determined.
-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may generate a combined instruction command that can be specified by combining the information that can be specified by the instruction command and the winning command.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information may be information that allows the player to identify only the push position among the push order and the push position. Further, the information may be such that both the push order and the push position can be identified.

-In the above embodiment, the slot machine 10 may be provided with a dedicated display unit for displaying a navigation effect in addition to the effect display device 15.
-In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to perform the navigation effect.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect may be an effect that allows the player to identify a part of the instruction information displayed by the main control CPU 40a.
-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may perform an addition process of the number of remaining AT games that can be controlled to the AT state based on the winning number. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform an addition process of the number of sets that can be controlled in the AT state when one set is set until the number of remaining AT games becomes 0.

-In the above embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins a specific symbol combination such as a bell combination, a freeze lottery for whether or not to generate a freeze effect (reel lock effect) is performed, and the lottery is performed. The reel unit 16 may be controlled so as to perform a freeze effect during the variable game on condition that the player wins the game. Further, when the specific symbol combination is won, a significantly higher probability can be set as the winning probability of the freeze lottery as compared with the case where another symbol combination is won. In this case, when it is assumed that the main control CPU 40a outputs a bell winning command, the player indicates that a specific symbol combination has been won from the situation where the freeze effect is generated and the bell suggestion effect is performed. Can be easily guessed. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a may display instruction information on a predetermined display unit when a specific symbol combination (combination) is won and a freeze lottery is won.

The freeze effect is an effect of causing the reels 16a to 16c to perform an operation (stop, forward rotation, or reverse rotation) in addition to the game operation for deriving the game result. The freeze effect is performed during the period from the acceptance of the start operation to the acceptance of the stop operation, and after the game result is derived as a result of the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the medal is paid out. There are cases where it is done during the period until the completion.

-In the above embodiment, the test commands (test signals) output from the main board 40 to the test device 50 include an input request signal, a startable signal, a BB signal, a replay game signal, and the 1st to 3rd reels can be stopped. A signal, a first to third reel index signal, a payout request signal, a winning information signal, a freeze effect signal, and the like may be included.

The insertion request signal is a signal that can specify whether or not a medal insertion is requested (a state in which a medal can be inserted). The startable signal is a signal that can identify whether or not a game start operation is requested (a state in which a start operation can be accepted). The BB signal is a signal indicating that the bonus state is in progress. The signal during the replay game is a signal indicating that the game is being replayed. The first to third reel stop possible signals are signals that can specify whether or not the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c can be accepted. The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and are signals that can identify the passage of the positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The payout request signal is a signal indicating whether or not the hopper is driven. The winning information signal is a signal that can identify the winning information. The freeze effect signal is a signal that can identify that the operation of the start lever 20 can be accepted in the freeze effect. In other words, the freeze effect signal is a signal that can identify that the freeze effect can proceed in response to the operation of the start lever 20, and the start switch signal corresponding to the operation of the start lever 20 is output from the test device 50. , This is a signal for inputting to the main board 40.

-In the above embodiment, the main board 40 transmits various test signals, but the sub-board 41 and the main board 40 may transmit test signals, respectively, and the sub-board 41 may transmit all of the test signals. Alternatively, a part may be transmitted. In this case, the sub-board 41 is provided with a connection terminal for connecting to the test device, and the main board 40 disengages the connection terminal based on the signal transmitted to the sub-board 41 and outputs all or part of the test signal. You just have to send it. Further, the sub-board 41 may transmit a test signal instructing information regarding the result based on the control of the sub-board 41. The information regarding the result based on the control of the sub-board 41 includes, for example, information regarding the navigation effect.

-In the above embodiment, the BET switch signal, the start switch signal, the 1st to 3rd reel stop switch signals, and the payout switch signal may be included as the test signal. These signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of various switches and sensors included in the slot machine 10. These signals are detected by the main board 40, and the switches corresponding to each test signal by the main control CPU 40a. And the detection of the sensor is judged.

The bet switch signal is a signal corresponding to the operation of the bet button 18. The start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the operation of the start lever 20. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the operations of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The payout switch signal is a signal indicating the payout of medals.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may, for example, group symbol combinations (combinations) having the same number of payouts, and display instruction information that can identify the group on a predetermined display unit. For example, when the main control CPU 40a wins any of the winning numbers 011 to 014 that define any of the bell combinations, the main control CPU 40a controls a predetermined display unit so as to display a number indicating a group of the bell combinations. It is good to do. As described above, in the winning numbers 011 to 014, since the first pressing order is either the left stop button 21a or the middle stop button 21b, it is possible to pay attention to which one should be pressed.

-In the above embodiment, the slot machine 10 may have two or more types of RT states that can be imparted by operating the RT function. Further, the slot machine 10 does not have to have the RT function. That is, one type may be provided as a gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is constant.

-In the above embodiment, the transition condition to the RT1 state can be changed according to the playability to be created. For example, when the number of remaining AT games is determined in the process of step S122 in the game progress main process (when the AT transition lottery is won), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT1 state at the same time as the transition to the AT state. Alternatively, the transition to the RT1 state may be triggered by the exhaustion of a predetermined number of games from the transition to the AT state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may shift to the RT1 state by satisfying the transition condition that the winning combination is different from the replay combination. The main control CPU 40a may also perform the transition to the RT0 state when a condition different from the winning of the bell spilling role is satisfied.

-In the above embodiment, the AT transition process is executed after the display symbol determination process (step S118) in the game progress main process is executed, but the execution timing can be changed according to the game playability. For example, when shifting to the AT state depending on the type of winning number, it may be executed after the winning number lottery process (step S108).

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may determine the winning number using a winning number lottery table that is different for each type of AT state (non-AT state and AT state). That is, the main control CPU 40a may change the winning number lottery table with the transition to the AT state.

-In the above embodiment, the winning number lottery table may include a winning number lottery table used for an internal lottery when a bonus flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

-In the above embodiment, the navigation effect may be accompanied by a sound effect by the speaker 14 and a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 13.
-In the above embodiment, the symbol combination (combination) specified in the winning number can be changed as appropriate. For example, the bonus combination may be omitted.

-In the above embodiment, the slot machine 10 may be configured to give a penalty that causes a disadvantage to the player. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform control for giving a penalty when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in a pressing order other than the first pressing order during the non-AT state. The penalty can be realized, for example, by not executing the AT transition lottery in the game progress main process. Further, the penalty may be given for one variable game or for a plurality of variable games.

-In the above embodiment, the function of the main board 40 as the first control unit may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. Further, the main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-In the above embodiment, the function of the sub-board 41 as the second control unit may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, an audio board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A control board may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-In the above embodiment, the slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from the medal. For example, a game ball may be used as the game medium.
-In the above embodiment, the payout display unit 37 may be closer to the display window 12a when viewed from the player than the effect display device 15.

-In the above embodiment, the instruction information is displayed until the third stop operation is accepted, but the stop buttons 21a to 21c different from the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c instructed by the instruction information are operated. When an operation command indicating that the command has been executed is input, the display of the instruction information may be terminated at that point. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a push order different from the push order instructed by the instruction information, the display of the instruction information may be terminated at a different time point.

-In the above embodiment, the test command transmission process is executed after the display of the instruction information is started (after the instruction information display process is executed), but the instruction information is displayed after the winning number lottery process is executed. It may be executed in any period before the display is started.

-In the above embodiment, the test command transmission process is executed after the instruction command is transmitted (after the production command transmission process is executed), but the instruction command is transmitted after the winning number lottery process is executed. It may be performed in any of the previous periods.

-In the above embodiment, the information that can identify the test instruction command does not have to be limited to the instruction number, and may be any information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. For example, the reel to be stopped and the pushing position thereof may be specified.

-In the above embodiment, if the navigation effect (effect related to the second information) is executed after the display of the instruction information (first information) is started, the execution order of the instruction information display process and the effect command transmission process. May be changed arbitrarily. For example, if the sub-control CPU 41a delays the execution of the navigation effect after the instruction command is input, the effect command transmission process may be executed first.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, when the stop operation unit is stopped in an operation mode different from the operation mode based on the information on the operation mode of the stop operation unit, the display of the information may be terminated.

(B) In the gaming machine, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged so as to be identifiable in the symbol row, and information on the operation mode of the stop operation unit can be obtained in the operation order of the stop operation unit and the variable game. It is information about at least one of the symbols which operate the stop operation part so that it may be stopped.

(C) The gaming machine includes a first display unit controlled by the first control unit, and the first control unit controls the first display unit in the information display process to identify the game machine. The first information as information regarding the operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the game result of the above is displayed.

(D) The gaming machine includes a second display unit controlled by the second control unit, and the first control unit specifies the first information when displaying the first information by executing the information display process. The second control unit can execute an instruction process for instructing the second control unit of the second information as information regarding the operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the game result of the above. When the second information is instructed by the control unit, the second display unit is controlled based on the instruction to display an effect related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit that derives the specific game result. The production process can be executed.

(E) In the game machine, the first display unit and the second display unit are separate display units, and the first display unit is closer to the game execution unit than the second display unit. doing.

S108 ... Step (result determination processing), S110 ... Step (information display processing, first information display processing), S111 ... step (instruction processing), S112 ... step (output processing), S114 ... step (start processing), S117 ... Step (result derivation process), S120 ... step (second information display process), S122 ... step (transition decision process, state transition process), 10 ... slot machine (game machine), 12a ... display window, 15 ... effect display device (Display unit, second display unit), 16 ... Reel unit (game execution unit), 16a to 16c ... Reel (design sequence), 20 ... Start lever (start operation unit), 21a to 21c ... Stop button (stop operation unit) ), 37 ... Payout display unit (display unit, first display unit), 38 ... Instruction information display unit (first display unit), 38a to 38c ... Instruction information display unit (information display unit), 39 ... Instruction information display unit (Information display unit), 40 ... Main board (first control unit), 40a ... Main control CPU, 41 ... Sub board (second control unit), 41a ... Sub control CPU.

Claims (1)

The first control unit that can execute predetermined processing and
The first display unit controlled by the first control unit and
A second control unit that can execute processing based on the processing result of the first control unit, and
The second display unit controlled by the second control unit and
A game execution unit that can execute a variable game by changing the symbol sequence,
In the variable game, a stop operation unit for performing a stop operation of the symbol sequence is provided.
The first control unit
The result determination process for determining the game result to be derived in the variable game, and
A start process for starting the variable game by controlling the game execution unit, and
The result derivation process for deriving the game result by stopping the symbol sequence in response to the operation of the stop operation unit, and the result derivation process.
A transition decision process that determines whether or not to transition to a specific state,
The present invention relates to an operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the specific game result when the specific game result is determined among the game results by executing the result determination process in the case of shifting to the specific state. The first information display process for displaying the operation information on the first display unit, and
A second information display process for displaying information different from the operation information on the first display unit when a predetermined display condition is satisfied.
It is possible to execute a command output process for outputting an operation mode command relating to an operation mode of the stop operation unit to derive the specific game result to the second control unit.
After the display of the operation information is started on the first display unit, the operation mode command is output to the second control unit, and the display of information on the operation mode of the stop operation unit is started on the second display unit. Being done
The process that can be executed by either one of the first control unit and the second control unit includes a signal output process for outputting a test signal instructing the operation information from a connection terminal that can be connected to the test device. ,
The test signal is output from the connection terminal before the operation mode command is output to the second control unit.
When the operation information is not displayed, the first display unit can display information that cannot specify the operation mode of the stop operation unit.
The period during which the operation information can be displayed on the first display unit overlaps with at least a part of the period during which information different from the operation information can be displayed, and in the overlapping period, The operation information is displayed by displaying information different from the operation information in a display mode different from that when the operation information is not displayed, and the first display unit is displayed on the stop operation unit. The display unit provided, and the information different from the operation information is a display indicating that the operation of the stop operation unit is being accepted.
The second display unit is an effect display device capable of executing various display effects, and the various display effects include a suggestion effect suggesting that a predetermined game result can be derived. Re,
The stop operation unit is configured to include a plurality of operation units for stopping each of the plurality of symbol rows.
The operation information includes first operation information capable of specifying the operation order of the plurality of operation units, and second operation information capable of specifying a symbol for operating the stop operation unit so that the operation order can be stopped in the variable game. , There is
When the specific game result is determined to be derivable, the first display unit displays the first operation information, but does not display the second operation information.
The second control unit is a symbol that constitutes the specific game result based on the operation mode command when the first operation information is displayed on the first display unit, and in the variable game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a process of displaying information that can identify a symbol for operating the stop operation unit on the second display unit so that the game can be stopped.

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