JP6970985B2 - Game table - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a game table, there is a game table that executes a pseudo game separately from the main game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-364777

In the game table of Patent Document 1, a pseudo game may be executed in order to improve the interest of the game, but there is room for improvement in its configuration.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game table capable of improving the interest of a game in a game table capable of performing a pseudo game.

In order to solve the above problems, the game console of the present invention
Multiple reels with multiple types of patterns and rotational drive,
A reel control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of reels,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
The operation navigation execution means for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
A game execution means for setting a predetermined timer for a pseudo game and executing the main game when the predetermined timer expires,
Advantageous section setting means for setting advantageous sections and
In the advantageous section, a state setting means capable of setting an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed, and a state setting means.
An advantageous section notification executing means for executing advantageous section notification, which is a notification that the advantageous section is set, and
It is a game table equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of setting the predetermined timer when shifting to the operation navigation executable state in the advantageous section.
The reel control means is a means capable of executing a random delay in which the plurality of reels are randomly started to rotate after the predetermined timer has expired.
In the advantageous section notification executing means, when the advantageous section is set and the operation navigation is not executed in the main game after the predetermined timer set by the game executing means has expired. In the present game, the advantageous section notification is not started, and when the operation navigation is executed, the advantageous is performed after the predetermined timer has expired and before the random delay is executed. It is a means that can start section notification,
It is characterized by that.

According to the game table of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the game table on which the simulated game can be executed.

It is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 seen from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is an external perspective view which shows the reel rotation apparatus 185 of a slot machine 100. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the reel drive unit 25, and (b) is an LED layout drawing of a plurality of reel backlights 94 attached to the lighting board 90. It is a circuit block diagram of a control unit. It is a figure which unfolds and shows the arrangement of the design applied to each reel in a plane. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination for each RT. It is a transition diagram of the game state (RT) of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows the transition of the state of the game about the advantageous section and the non-advantageous section of the slot machine 100. Main control unit It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo game-related processing (step S109) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel rotation start processing (step S1003) of the pseudo game in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control process (step S1005) of the pseudo game in FIG. 13. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel rotation start processing (step S113) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 7-segment setting process (step S1305) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the random delay rotation start processing (step S1311) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the 1st sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the 2nd sub-control unit 500, and (d) is the flowchart of the image control processing of the 2nd sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation of the pseudo game of a basic embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pseudo game lamp 190. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a case where the pseudo-game lamp 190 is turned on while completely stopping without performing the pseudo-stop during the pseudo-game, and (b) is a diagram showing the pseudo-game in the effect image display device 157. It is a figure which shows the example which displays the inside, and (c) is the figure which shows the example which outputs the BGM for pseudo game from the speaker 272, 277. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of a pseudo game. It is a figure which shows one Example of the timing of the navigation lighting and the lighting start timing of the advantageous section lamp 191. It is a figure which shows one embodiment of the timing of the reel rotation start, the navigation lighting, and the lighting start of the advantageous section lamp 191. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start timing of the lighting of an advantageous section lamp and the lighting of a navigation system. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start timing of the lighting of an advantageous section lamp and the lighting of a navigation system. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start timing of the lighting of an advantageous section lamp and the lighting of a navigation system. (A) is a diagram showing an example in which a payout number display 127, an advantageous section lamp 191 and a pseudo game lamp 190 are arranged on the same substrate, and (b) is a diagram showing a separately provided sub liquid crystal display 157-1, 157. It is a figure which shows the example which shows that the pseudo game is in progress using -2. (A) is a diagram showing an example of reservation and cancellation of a pseudo game, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of outputting a signal to the outside at the start of the pseudo game.

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

The slot machine of the basic embodiment described below starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media are loaded and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, based on the acceptance of the rotation start instruction operation, the winning or not of the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels receives a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation to individually rotate the reels. If the conditions determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the symbol combination when the plurality of reels are stopped match the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends, and if they do not match, the game medium is paid out. It is a game table that advances a series of games that end without paying out the game medium.

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

The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the game console of the present invention, and has a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front side of the main body 101 and openable and closable with respect to the main body 101. Be prepared. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotate inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a drive device such as a stepping motor. These reels 110 to 112 correspond to an example of the second notification executing means.

In the basic embodiment, each symbol is printed on a strip-shaped member in an appropriate number at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110-112. From the player's point of view, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper stage (position 1 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110 is displayed on the upper stage design of the left reel and the middle stage (position 2 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110. The symbol to be displayed is displayed on the left reel middle stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure) is displayed on the left reel lower stage symbol, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol is the upper symbol of the middle reel, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure) is the middle symbol of the middle reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel and the upper part of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the figure) is the symbol on the upper part of the right reel, and the symbol displayed on the middle part of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure) is the right reel. The symbols displayed in the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure) are called the lower symbols of the right reel, respectively, and each symbol of each reel 110 to 112 is connected to each reel 110 to 112 through the display window 113. Three in each vertical direction, a total of nine are displayed. Then, by rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted in addition to the reel. Further, in the basic embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

On the back surface of each reel 110-112, a backlight (see FIG. 4 described later) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 110 to 112, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. It is configured so that a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the spaces. Based on the detection result of this optical sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a valid winning line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described with reference to FIG. 7 is displayed. In the basic embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right. Only one line of the middle-stage winning line L1 composed of the reel middle-stage symbols is provided. FIG. 2 shows this winning line L1. The valid winning line (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "valid line") is predetermined by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 requires three medals, and when the number of inserted medals is less than 3, no winning line is valid, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 is set. validate. When the winning line is activated, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle winning line L1, it is composed of a right-down winning line composed of a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel lower symbol, a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper symbol. A total of three winning lines that rise to the right may be set as valid winning lines, or a number of winning lines according to the number of bets may be set as valid winning lines. The area on the winning line L1 (the area consisting of the numbers 2, 5 and 8 in FIG. 2) may be referred to as the effective line area S1. Further, the area other than the effective line area S1 of the symbol display window 113 (the area consisting of the numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 in FIG. 2) may be referred to as the non-effective line area S2.

For example, the notification lamp 123 has been internally elected to a specific winning combination (specifically, special role 1 and special role 2) in the internal lottery described later, or the special role internal winning state or special game described later. It is a lamp that informs the player that it is in a state. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. When the re-game lamp 122 wins a re-game combination (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, the re-game is replayable (no medal is required). It is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for directing.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the basic embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. (Up to 3 sheets). Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights a number of lamps according to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game start operation for notifying that the game start operation is possible. The lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals at the start of the game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by pressing the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included. be.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the special game state) numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize. In the following, it may be expressed that it is given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. In the basic embodiment, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of a 7-segment (SEG) display. Although omitted in FIG. 1, an advantageous section lamp 191 indicating that the section is in the advantageous section, which will be described later, is provided at the lower right of the payout number indicator 127 (FIG. 33 (b)). The payout number display 127 and the advantageous section lamp 191 are arranged on the same substrate. The payout number display 127 corresponds to an example of the operation navigation execution means. Further, the advantageous section lamp 191 corresponds to an example of the advantageous section notification execution means.

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

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

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The checkout button 134 is a button for settling medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and discharging them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

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

The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 (see FIG. 5) provided below the inside of the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. An effect device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and the sound of the speaker 272 (see FIG. 5) provided above the inside of the slot machine 100 is output to the outside on the upper part of the effect device 160. A sound hole 143 for the purpose is provided. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal) arranged behind the shutter 163. A display device) is provided, and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed on the front side of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ) Has a structure that appears. It should be noted that the display device may not be a liquid crystal display device but may be a display device capable of displaying various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a square shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of the basic embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Further, it is also possible to provide an ornament (not shown) on the peripheral edge of the display screen so that the display screen looks irregular as a result of a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen being hidden by the ornament. In the case of the basic embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may have a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the effect execution means.

Although omitted in FIG. 1, a pseudo-game lamp 190 indicating that a pseudo-game, which will be described later, is being performed is provided in the upper right portion of the effect device 160 (FIG. 22). This pseudo game lamp 190 corresponds to an example of the first notification execution means.

<Reel rotating device>
Next, the reel rotation device 185 for rotating the reels 110 to 112 of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 4.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing the reel rotation device 185 of the slot machine 100. The reel rotation device 185 is roughly composed of reel drive units 25, 26 and 27, and a case member 221 for accommodating them. The reel drive units 25, 26, and 27 are structurally all composed of the same parts, only the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel band 30 (see FIG. 6 described later) is different. The reel drive units 25, 26, and 27 (hereinafter, the reel drive unit 25 will be described because they have the same configuration) are individually and detachably housed in the case member 221.

FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of the reel drive unit 25. The reel drive unit 25 includes a mounting base 13, a sensor bracket 14, a stepping motor 20, a sensor 80, and a reel 110 composed of a strip member 30, a reel frame 40, a detection piece 50, and a reinforcing rim 70. Further, the lighting base 90 including a plurality of reel backlights 94 for illuminating the pattern from behind is provided. A mounting member for mounting the lighting board 90 to the reel drive unit 25 is also provided, but it is omitted in the figure. Further, the lighting board 90 is provided not only in the reel drive unit 25 but also in the reel drive units 26 and 27, and a plurality of reel backlights 94 are provided for each.

The mounting base 13 has a sensor bracket 14 and a stepping motor 20 formed on a flat plate. The sensor bracket 14 is mounted on the mounting base 13, and a sensor 80 for detecting the passage of the detection piece 50, which will be described later, is mounted on the tip thereof.

The stepping motor 20 is, for example, a 4-phase type motor having a resolution of about 252 steps per rotation is driven by a 1-2 phase excitation method. Therefore, one rotation can be controlled by 504 pulses, and the rotation angle can be controlled by 0.7 degrees / pulse.

A reel frame 40 is mounted on the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 20. The reel frame 40 includes a boss portion 42 attached to the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 20, a rim portion 44 to which the strip-shaped member 30 is attached, and four connecting portions 43 for connecting the boss portion 42 and the rim portion 44. It is composed of. With such a configuration, the reel frame 40 is made lighter and the load on the stepping motor 20 is reduced. The connecting portion 43 further forms a screw hole 48 opened for attaching the detection piece 50 with the screw 60.

A band-shaped member 30 is adhered around the rim portion 44 of the reel frame 40. At the same time, a reinforcing rim 70 is adhered to the opposite end of the band-shaped member 30 for the purpose of reinforcing the band-shaped member 30.

The main control unit 300 detects the rotation of each rotating reel based on the detection result of the sensor (index sensor) 80 that detects the index (detection piece 50) provided on each rotating reel, and stops each rotating reel. In this case, the stop position of each rotating reel (the symbol position displayed on the reel) is specified. Further, the main control unit 300 transmits information regarding the symbol position displayed on the reel to the first sub control unit 400.

The plurality of reel backlights 94 are made of LEDs and are attached to the lighting board 90. By turning on all the reel backlights 94 among the plurality of reel backlights 94, all the symbols on the symbol display window 113 can be illuminated from behind. Further, by turning on a part of the reel backlight 94, a part of the symbols on the symbol display window 113 can be illuminated from behind. As described above, the plurality of reel backlights 94 illuminate the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back surface side toward the player side.

FIG. 4B is an LED layout of a plurality of reel backlights 94 attached to the lighting board 90. Specifically, the plurality of reel backlights 94 include LEDs-01 and LED-02 that illuminate the upper position of the symbol display window 113, LEDs-03 and LED-04 that illuminate the middle position of the symbol display window 113, and a symbol display. It is equipped with LEDs-05 and LEDs-06 that illuminate the lower position of the window 113. Therefore, in the basic embodiment, it is possible to control the lighting of the reels 110 to 112 for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. In order to distinguish the backlight 94 of each reel 110-112, the LEDs 01 to 06 that illuminate the left reel 110 are referred to as LEDs-L01 to L06, and the LEDs 01 to 06 that illuminate the middle reel 111 are referred to as LEDs-C01 to C06. The LEDs 01 to 06 that illuminate the right reel 112 are referred to as LEDs-R01 to R06.

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

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a main effect according to a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, regarding the main control unit 300, if the data capacity becomes large, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as becoming a hotbed for unauthorized modification. Therefore, the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 And the data capacity of RAM 308 is limited. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a game execution means, an advantageous section setting means, and a state setting means.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel design. A ROM 306 that stores an array, stop position, etc., a RAM 308 that temporarily stores data, an I / O 310 that controls input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 that measures time, number of times, etc. And, WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is installed. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this point is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 every interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor or the like and transmits a drive pulse in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47/8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

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

Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) for each interruption time. Medal medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medal payout from medal payout device 180, reel 110 The state of 112 optical sensors (index sensor 80), etc.) is monitored.

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

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

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

The optical sensor (index sensor 80) of the reels 110 to 112 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each reel 110 to 112, and each time the light-shielding piece (detection piece 50) provided on the reel frame passes, L Become a level. The rotation position information indicating how much the reel is rotated from the reference position from once reaching the L level to the next L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b. Will be done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero. This rotation position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 to drive the motor, various lamps 336 (winning line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123, game medal insertion possible lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129 are game start lamp 121, storage number indicator It is provided with a drive circuit 328 for driving 125, a game information display 126, a payout number display 127, a pseudo game lamp 190, and an advantageous section lamp 191).

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, etc.) are provided in the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. (Reel backlight 94, etc.) is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the above-mentioned reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in a planar development.

On each reel 110-112, a plurality of types (10 types in the basic embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the basic embodiment). Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the basic embodiment, the frame number 1 on the left reel 110 is a "watermelon symbol", the frame number 0 on the middle reel 111 is a "bell symbol", and the frame number 2 on the right reel 112 is "seven 1". "Design", are arranged respectively.

In order to improve the interest of the game, the slot machine 100 in the basic embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum retracting range (less than 5 frames in the basic embodiment) from the position where the stop operation is performed. It is configured.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout (number of grants) of each winning combination.

The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special role 1, a replaying combination 1 and 2, and a small winning combination 1-6. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these winning combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

Among the winning combinations in the basic embodiment, the special winning combination 1 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player by winning. In addition, the replaying roles 1 and 2 are roles that enable replaying without inserting a new medal. These special roles 1 and 2 and the replaying roles 1 and 2 may be referred to as "acting roles". In addition, the "winning" in the basic embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operating combination without the distribution of the medal (without the payout of the medal) is displayed on the valid line, for example, the special combination 1, Includes winning replays 1-2. The special role 1 is a special role that is carried over to the next game if it is not determined to be a prize, and the other roles are general roles that are not carried over to the next game if it is not determined to be a prize. be.

The special role 1 is a role (actuating role) that shifts to the special gaming state (RT2) by winning a prize. However, medals will not be paid out for winning these roles themselves. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special role 1 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1". In the following description, the special role 1 may be referred to as "BB1" or "BB".

When the special winning combination 1 is internally won, the internal winning flag corresponding to the special winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flag corresponding to the special combination 1 is set to on, the main control unit 300 shifts the state of the game to the special combination internal winning state (RT1). This flag is kept on until the corresponding operating combination is won, and it becomes easy to win these operating combinations in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if you do not win those roles in the game that was internally won in Special Role 1, the state will be the same as the state in which you were internally won in Special Role 1 in the next and subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combinations will be awarded. It will be easy to do.

The internal winning state of the special role will be described in detail later, but if the internal winning state of the special role is internally won by a role other than the special role, the symbols constituting the other roles will be preferentially aligned. At the same time, the reel stop control is executed.

The re-gaming roles 1 and 2 are winning roles (operating roles) that allow the game to be played without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and the medals are not paid out. That is, the game can be executed again with the same number of bets as the number of previously inserted cards. In the corresponding symbol combination, the replay combination 1 is "replay-replay-replay", and the replay combination 2 is "replay-replay-watermelon". Of the above replays, the replay 1 may be referred to as a "normal replay" and the replay 2 may be referred to as a "chance replay".

The re-gaming combinations 1 and 2 may be any role as long as the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a prize is won in the replay, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of medals inserted is reset in the medal insertion number storage area prepared in the RAM 308), or the replay may be performed. The medals inserted in the winning game may be carried over to the next game and used as they are.

Small wins 1 to 6 are prize-winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the corresponding symbol combination, the small role 1 is "ANY-cherry-ANY", the small role 2 is "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", and the small role 3 is "bell-bell-bell". 4 is "replay-bell-bell", small role 5 is "bell-replay-bell", and small role 6 is "bell-bell-replay". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG.

Of the above small roles, small role 1 is "cherry", small role 2 is "watermelon", small role 3 is "bell", small role 4 is "left bell", small role 5 is "middle bell", and small role. 6 may be referred to as a "right bell". In the case of "ANY-cherry-ANY", the middle reel middle stage symbol of the middle reel 111 may be "cherry", and the symbols of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

Here, the small winning combination 3 (bell) is a winning combination regardless of the order (pushing order) of the stop operations of the stop buttons 137 to 139, but the small winning combination 4 (left bell) and the small winning combination 5 (middle bell). The small winning combination 6 (left bell) is designed to win a prize when the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches a predetermined stop operation order. For example, the small winning combination 4 (left bell) wins a prize when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 110, and the small winning combination 5 (middle bell) wins a prize when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 111. Then, the small winning combination 6 (right bell) wins when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 112. Hereinafter, the small roles 4 to 6 may be collectively referred to as a push order bell. In addition, the stop operation order for winning the internally won push order bell is also referred to as the correct stop operation order.

<Types of internal winners>
Next, the types of internal winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for internal winners for each RT.

FIG. 8 shows 12 types of internal winning combinations (conditional device numbers 1 to 10) in which the combinations described with reference to FIG. 7 are combined. The winning combination in the game is one of the roles corresponding to this internal winning combination. These internal winning combinations are determined by a lottery at the start operation of the game.

Conditional device numbers 1 and 2 are both internal winning combinations including the special combination 1. Of these, the condition device number 1 is an internal winning combination in which the special combination 1 is independently elected and does not overlap with other combinations. When this role is internally won, it becomes possible to win the special role 1 (shift to the special gaming state (RT2)), but if the prize is not won, the special role is shifted to the internal winning state (RT1). In this case, as long as the other role is not internally won in the next and subsequent games, it will be possible to continue to win the special role 1.

On the other hand, the condition device number 2 is an internal winning combination in which the special combination 1 and another combination are internally elected. In the basic embodiment, the small winning combination and the replaying combination are configured to stop in preference to the special winning combination. For this reason, in a game in which the special role 1 and the other role are duplicated and internally won, there is a possibility that the other role will be won (in the case of the re-game role, the prize will always be won), but the special role 1 will be won. do not. It should be noted that the next game shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT1), and unless the other role is internally won in the next and subsequent games, it will be possible to continue to win the special role 1.

Conditional device numbers 3 and 4 are internal winning combinations composed of replaying combinations.

In the condition device numbers 2 and 4, the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combination 2 are won in duplicate. When these condition devices are internally elected, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 2 is displayed on the valid line when a predetermined stop operation is performed, and when any other stop operation is performed, the re-game combination 1 is displayed. Stop control is executed so that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the valid line. In the basic embodiment, the predetermined stop operation is defined as the left first stop, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, not only the first stop operation but also the second stop operation may be included in the predetermined stop operation. Well, the timing of the stop operation may be the above-mentioned predetermined stop operation, and these may be combined, and any operation condition can be adopted.

Conditional device numbers 5 to 10 are internal winning combinations composed of small combinations. Of these, the condition device numbers 8 to 10 define operating conditions (here, push order, hereinafter correct push order) for winning the corresponding small winning combination (left bell, middle bell, right bell). In the following description, the condition device numbers 8 to 10 may be collectively referred to as a push order bell. In the above configuration, if the stop operation does not match the correct pressing order, a loss may occur. However, for example, a winning combination with a small number of payouts may be won, and some winning combination is always won. It may be configured to be used.

In the lottery table of the internal winning combination shown in FIG. 8, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state (RT), and the vertical axis represents each lottery value (the size of the range of lottery data). In each RT described below, the internal winning probability of the winning combination is a random number value acquired at the time of the internal lottery by using the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 to obtain numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination. It is obtained by the value divided by the numerical data in the range of (for example, 65536). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT0), the lottery value of the special winning combination 1 is 50, and the winning probability of the special winning combination 1 is 50/65536 * 100≈0.06%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each combination or loss. It is determined which combination the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to the lottery data, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. For this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities for at least one combination are prepared, and a staff member of a game store or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values.

In the basic embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the conditional devices of the conditional device numbers 8 to 10 are equal for each gaming state, but the internal winning probabilities may be biased.

If the combination of each condition device is not won, it will be lost and basically the symbol combination corresponding to the combination will not be displayed. In addition, the fact that the symbol combination related to the winning is not stopped on the winning line may be referred to as "loss". In addition, the fact that the player did not win the role of any of the conditional devices may be expressed as "winning the loss".

In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, set values having different degrees of advantage for the player are set. As the setting value, setting 1 to setting 6 are prepared. The higher the set value, the higher the advantage of the player tends to be.

<Type of game state (RT)>
Next, the types of game states of the slot machine 100 and their transitions will be described. FIG. 9 is a transition diagram of the game state (RT) of the slot machine 100.

The slot machine 100 is configured to be able to switch between a plurality of types of states having different advantages, a re-game low probability state, a special role internal winning state, and a special game state, and it is advantageous by shifting these states. The degree is changed to improve the fun of the game. In the following description, this gaming state may be referred to as RT, and the above-mentioned re-gaming low probability state, special role internal winning state, and special gaming state may be referred to as RT0, RT1, and RT2, respectively. be. Further, when switching between these RTs, the corresponding lottery table is changed (described later). The RT is controlled by the main control unit 300.

FIG. 9 shows each RT described above, and these transition conditions are described on the arrows. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is satisfied, RT transitions in the direction of the arrow. These transition conditions include, for example, winning a predetermined winning combination, internally winning a predetermined winning combination, stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and digesting a specified number of games. , And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

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

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
RT0 has a lower internal winning probability of the replaying combination than RT1, and is the most disadvantageous RT for the player.

The winning combination in RT0 includes condition device numbers 1 to 10. If the winning combination is not won, it will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed. In addition, the fact that the symbol combination related to the winning is not stopped on the winning line may be referred to as "missing". In addition, the fact that the role was not won may be expressed as "winning the loss".

FIG. 9 shows that when RT0 is set and the special combination 1 is internally elected, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT1)>
RT1 is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination 1 is set to ON. In addition, the probability of winning a re-game combination is higher than that of RT0, which is more advantageous than RT0.

The winning combination in RT1 includes condition device numbers 3 to 10.

FIG. 9 shows that when the special combination 1 is won in RT1 (when the corresponding symbol combination is displayed), the process shifts to RT2.

<Special game state (RT2)>
RT2 is an advantageous RT in which the probability of internal winning of the bell (small winning combination 3) is higher than that of other RTs, and it is easy to obtain medals.

Only the condition device number 7 is the winning combination in RT2. The small winning combination 3 that is internally won by the condition device number 7 is a winning combination that wins the bell regardless of the operating conditions (operation timing, operation order) when the internal winning is achieved.

FIG. 9 shows that RT2 shifts to RT0 when the specified number (324 sheets, see the remarks column of FIG. 7) is paid out.

In the basic embodiment, it ends when RT2 pays out more than a specified number of cards, but it ends when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, for example). It may be terminated when there is a prize (8 times) or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<Non-advantageous section and advantageous section>
In the slot machine 100 of the basic embodiment, apart from the RT described above, the state of the game is managed by dividing it into a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section. Of these, in the advantageous section, notification of the stop operation order for the internally won combination (hereinafter, may be referred to as operation navigation) is permitted, and this operation navigation is not displayed in the non-advantageous section. In the advantageous section, the operation navigation is displayed depending on the conditions, but the operation navigation may not be displayed even if the push order bell is internally won. Hereinafter, these states will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing the transition of the game state regarding the advantageous section and the non-advantageous section of the slot machine 100.

In the basic embodiment, the initial state (for example, the state at the time of shipment from the factory) is set to the non-advantageous section. Further, when the RAM is cleared (setting change), this non-advantageous section is set. The state of the non-advantageous section is referred to as a normal state A. Further, in the basic embodiment, three types of advantageous section states are provided: a normal state B, a chance state, and an AT state. FIG. 10 shows that the four states of the normal state A, the normal state B, the chance state, and the AT state transition. In the basic embodiment, the advantageous section flag is set to off if it is a non-advantageous section, and the advantageous section flag is set to on if it is an advantageous section. I make a distinction. In addition, in order to prevent arousing the spirit of gambling, when the advantageous section continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 games) or when the predetermined net increase number (for example, 2400) is exceeded. Is configured to be a non-advantageous section.

The state of the advantageous section may be only the AT state, or may be further provided with a precursor state before shifting to the AT state, and is not limited to the configuration of the basic embodiment. .. Similarly, there may be a plurality of types of states in the non-advantageous section.

Since the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section are set separately from the RT, for example, there is a case of shifting to RT2 during the advantageous section. However, in RT2, the push order bell is not internally won and the operation navigation is not displayed. Therefore, a non-advantageous section may be set once for RT2, and the section may be returned to the advantageous section after the end of RT2. .. Further, the configuration is not limited to the above, and the RT2 may be configured to internally win the push order bell and the operation navigation may be displayed. It is preferable to turn on the advantageous section lamp 191 during the entire period or a part of the advantageous section. However, when a part of the advantageous section is set to the AT state, if the advantageous section lamp 191 is turned on in the section that is not the AT state of the advantageous section, the impression that the AT state is approaching. May be given. Therefore, it is preferable that the section in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is turned on is the minimum section such as when the AT state is reached.

Hereinafter, each state of the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section will be described.

<Normal state A>
In the non-advantageous section (normal state A), the transition lottery to the advantageous section is executed based on the winning combination. If you win this lottery, you will move to the normal state B in the advantageous section.

<Normal state B>
In the normal state B, the state shifts to the chance state when the condition for shifting to the chance state is satisfied. If the transition condition is satisfied, the number of games in the chance state is set. Regarding this transition condition, for example, a condition established by executing a predetermined number of games in the normal state B, a case where a transition lottery to the game chance state is executed in the normal state B and the lottery is won. Arbitrary conditions such as the condition that is satisfied when the points (any of 1 to 3) to be added according to the result of one game in the normal state B are accumulated up to the specified number (100 points). Conditions can be adopted.

<Chance state>
In the chance state, an AT lottery may be held according to the winning combination. Then, if the AT lottery has not been won (the number of AT sets is 0) by the time the set number of games has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal state B, and if the number of AT sets is not 0, the state shifts to the AT state. In the transition to the AT state, the number of AT sets is subtracted by 1, and the number of remaining AT games is set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 50).

In the slot machine 100 of the basic embodiment, the AT lottery is executed in the chance state, but for example, the AT lottery (addition of the number of AT sets) may be performed when shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. The timing and execution conditions of the AT lottery can be arbitrarily adopted.

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

In the AT state, when the push order bell (condition device numbers 8 to 10) is internally won, an operation navigation showing the correct push order corresponding to each is displayed. It should be noted that this operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may indicate the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as "Aim for ...!", And the pressing order and timing. It may indicate both of them. Further, on the payout number display 127, the 7-segment lights are lit in a manner corresponding to the order in which the correct answers are pressed (hereinafter, may be referred to as navigation lighting). The display on the payout number display 127 may also be lit in a mode corresponding to the timing of the stop operation, or may be lit in a mode corresponding to both the push order and the timing. ..

In the basic embodiment, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted as the game in the AT state progresses. Then, when the number of AT remaining games becomes 0, if the number of AT sets is larger than 0, a predetermined value (for example, 50) is set again for the number of AT remaining games, and if the number of AT sets is 0, the chance state is entered. Execute the lottery. If this lottery is won, it shifts to the chance state, and if it is not won, it shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section (initializes the parameters related to the advantageous section). If the special game state (RT2) is reached in the middle of the AT state, the subtraction of the number of remaining AT games is stopped, and the subtraction is restarted when the RT0 is reached.

It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the number of AT sets and the number of remaining AT games, and the AT state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is reached).

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, with reference to FIG. 11, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which the start signal is input reset-starts by reset interruption and executes the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 11 according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, in step S101, the main control unit initial setting process is performed. In this main control unit initial setting process, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the initial settings of various variables stored in the RAM 308 are set, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation and set initial values.

In step S103, the game start process is executed. In this process, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted (maintenance or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and the winning line indicator lamp 120 is turned on according to the insertion of the medal. When a medal is inserted, the first sub-control unit 400 is prepared to send an insertion command indicating that the medal has been inserted. If the player wins the replay in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether the start lever 135 is operated while the specified number (3 medals) of medals are used, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the number of medals inserted and the valid winning line are checked. Confirm and start the game.

In step S105, various lottery processes including an internal winner lottery process and the like are executed. In this process, the lottery table of the internal winning combination stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current RT, and an internal lottery (lottery of the combination) is performed using this and the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316. Determine the internal winner. As a result of the internal lottery, if any combination (including the operating combination) is internally won, the flag of that combination is turned on. Further, in step S105, preparations are made for transmitting an internal lottery command including internal winning information indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the replay is internally won, an internal lottery command indicating that the replay is internally won is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the winning combination is won. If the result of the internal lottery is a loss (non-winning of the winning combination), an internal lottery command indicating the loss is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In addition to the information on the internal winning combination, the internal winning command includes information on the current advantageous section (including information on the number of remaining games such as the number of remaining AT games when the period is finite) and AT lottery. And information that can identify the result of the AT additional lottery is included. Of the above information, the information regarding the number of remaining AT games may not be included in the internal winning command in the non-AT state, but may be included in the internal winning command only in the AT state. Further, in the AT state, the internal winning command including the internal winning of the condition device numbers 8 to 10 also includes the operation instruction information indicating the correct operation order of the operation order (push order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139. ..

In step S107, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S111.

In step S109, pseudo game-related processing is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S111, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal winning combination lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

In step S113, the reel rotation start process is executed on condition that the game interval timer (subtracted by the timer update process described later) is 0, and the reels 110 to 112 are started to rotate. Further, at the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, preparations are made for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined rotation speed, the optical sensor provided on each reel is detected, and the symbol position of each reel is grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is enabled. The game interval counter secures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the basic embodiment) and suppresses gambling. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S115, the reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is enabled, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, each time the stop operation is performed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, for the first stop operation, the reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared, and for the second stop operation, the reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting the corresponding command (first to third pressing command) to the first sub-control unit 400 for each stop operation, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the corresponding command (first to third pressing command) is prepared. Preparations are made for transmitting the first to third stop commands) to the first sub-control unit 400. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

In step S117, the winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the small winning combination 2. After determining the winning combination, preparations are made for transmitting the winning command to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S119, if any winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is given (paid out), and the number of medals given is displayed using the payout number display 127.

In step S121, RT update processing is performed. In this process, RT is transitioned based on the conditions shown in the state transition diagram shown in FIG.

In step S123, the game state update process is performed. Here, based on the result of the game, the status regarding the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section described with reference to FIG. 10 is updated. For example, when the normal state A is changed to the normal state B, the advantageous section flag is set to on, and when the AT state is changed to the normal state A, the advantageous section flag is set to off. In addition, the pseudo game flag is set to on when the state shifts from the chance state to the AT state. Further, when the AT state shifts to the normal state A, the advantageous section lamp 191 is turned off. In addition, preparations for sending a game state update command are made. This command includes information about RT, information about non-advantageous sections and advantageous sections (eg, advantageous section flags, number of AT sets and number of AT remaining games).

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game progresses by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-mentioned process.

<Main control unit 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal in a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the basic embodiment), and the timer interrupt signal is used as an opportunity to interrupt the timer of the main control unit. The process is started in a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S203, the WDT314 is periodically (basically) so that the count value of the WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the basic embodiment) and WDT interruption does not occur (so as not to detect an abnormality in processing). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

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

In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status (acquiring various interrupt status based on the signals from the various sensors 318) are executed. .. For example, if the interrupt status is the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed, and if the interrupt status is the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

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

In step S211 the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission in the main process of the main control unit 300, the timer interrupt process, and the like are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes strobe information (when it is on, it indicates that data is set), command type (in the basic embodiment, a basic command, an input command, and a start lever). Reception command, internal winning command, production command associated with the effect lottery process, reel rotation start command associated with the start of rotation of reels 110-112, pseudo game rotation start command, first with acceptance of operations of stop buttons 137 to 139 ~ Third press command, first to third stop commands associated with the stoppage of reels 110 to 112, winning commands, payout number command and payout end command associated with medal payout processing, status update command), command data (corresponding to the command type) It is composed of predetermined information).

In the first sub control unit 400, the command type included in the received output schedule information enables the determination of the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300, and is included in the output schedule information. It becomes possible to determine the effect control content based on the information of the command data.

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

In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S205, the signal states of various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out to monitor the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc., and if an error is detected, (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

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

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

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

<Pseudo game related processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a pseudo game-related process (step S109) in the main process of the main control unit of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game-related processing (step S109) in FIG.

In step S1001, the reel stop data of the pseudo game is prepared. Specifically, reel stop data is prepared in which the Seven 2 symbols are aligned with the winning line L1 and pseudo-stopped. It should be noted that the reel stop data at which any symbol combination is stopped can be used as long as it is a symbol combination different from the winning combination established in this game. Further, a plurality of types of such reel stop data may be prepared and selected from a plurality of types.

In step S1003, the reel rotation start processing of the pseudo game is executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1005, the reel stop control process of the pseudo game is executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1007, the random delay flag is set to on.

In step S1009, the pseudo game flag is set to off.

<Reel rotation start processing of pseudo game>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the reel rotation start process (step S1003) of the pseudo game in the pseudo game related process of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start processing (step S1003) of the pseudo game in FIG.

In step S1101, the acceleration parameters of each reel are set.

In step S1103, preparation for transmission of the pseudo game rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed.

In step S1105, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started using the acceleration parameter set in step S1101.

In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is constant. If the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is constant, the process proceeds to step S1109, and if not, step S1107 is repeated.

In step S1109, the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is enabled.

<Reel stop control processing of pseudo game>
Next, the reel stop control process (step S1005) of the pseudo game in the pseudo game related process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop control process (step S1005) of the pseudo game in FIG.

In step S1201, a pseudo game regulation timer is set. The pseudo-game regulation timer is a timer that measures the time of one pseudo-game. In the basic embodiment, the pseudo-game regulation timer is used to limit the execution time of one pseudo-game to a predetermined time TA (specifically, about 20 seconds). In step S1201, a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time TA is set as an initial value in the pseudo game regulation timer. This timer value is decremented each time the timer interrupt process (timer update process in step S209) of the main control unit 300 is executed.

In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 137 to 139 have been operated. If there is an operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139, the process proceeds to step S1205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1209.

In step S1205, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped are pseudo-stopped.

In step S1207, it is determined whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, the process proceeds to step S1213, and if not, the process returns to step S1203.

In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game restriction timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the predetermined time TA corresponding to the set timer value has elapsed. If the pseudo game restriction timer times out, the process proceeds to step S1211, and if not, the process returns to step 1203.

In step S1211, all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped because the TA has elapsed for a predetermined time without operating all the stop buttons 137 to 139. As described above, the pseudo-game of the basic embodiment has a function of automatically pseudo-stopping the reels 110 to 112 when there is no stop operation in order to promote the game progress of the pseudo-game.

In step S1213, the pseudo game end timer is set. The pseudo game end timer is a timer that measures the time interval between the pseudo game and the main game, and performs a predetermined effect (for example, an effect that the pseudo game is completed, an effect that the main game is started, etc.). It is provided to reserve time to execute. In the basic embodiment, the time interval between the pseudo game and the main game is set to a predetermined time TC (specifically, about 1 second). Therefore, in step S1213, the pseudo game end timer corresponds to the predetermined time TC as an initial value. The timer value is set. This timer value is decremented each time the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 is executed. Further, in step S1213, preparations are made for transmitting a pseudo game end command indicating that the pseudo game has ended to the first sub-control unit 400.

<Pseudo game related processing>
Next, the reel rotation start processing (step S113) in the main processing of the main control unit of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start processing (step S113) in FIG.

In step S1301, the acceleration parameters of each reel are set.

In step S1303, preparation for transmission of the game rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed.

In step S1305, the 7-segment setting process is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the random delay flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1311, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1309.

In step S1309, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started using the acceleration parameter set in step S1301.

In step S1311, the random delay rotation start process is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1313, it is determined whether or not the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is constant. If the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is constant, the process proceeds to step S1315, and if not, step S1313 is repeated.

In step S1315, the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is enabled.

<7-segment setting process>
Next, the 7-segment setting process (step S1305) in the reel rotation start process of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the 7-segment setting process (step S1305) in FIG.

In step S1401, it is determined whether or not there is operation navigation information indicating the pressing order. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403, and if not, the 7-segment setting process is terminated. The operation navigation information is set when the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are internally elected in the AT state.

In step S1403, the display setting of the operation navigation (navigation lighting) is executed by the payout number display device 127.

In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if not, the 7-segment setting process is terminated.

In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section display by the advantageous section lamp 191 is set to off (off). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1409, and if not, the 7-segment setting process is terminated.

In step S1409, the advantageous section display by the advantageous section lamp 191 is set to on (lights up).

<Random delay rotation start processing>
Next, the random delay rotation start processing (step S1311) in the reel rotation start processing of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the random delay rotation start processing (step S1311) in FIG.

In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time TC has elapsed by measuring the pseudo game end timer. If the predetermined time TC has elapsed due to the measurement of the pseudo game end timer, the process proceeds to step S1503, and if not, step S1501 is repeated.

In step S1503, the left reel 110 starts rotating.

In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the acceleration of the left reel 110 is completed. If the acceleration of the left reel 110 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1507, and if not, the process returns to step S1505.

In step S1507, the rotation start timer of the middle reel 111 is set. Specifically, a timer value corresponding to 0 to 756.512 ms is acquired by lottery, and this value is set. The value of the rotation start timer of the middle reel 111 is decremented each time the main control unit timer interrupt process is executed.

In step S1509, it is determined whether or not the rotation start timer of the middle reel 111 has timed out, that is, whether or not the waiting time corresponding to the initially set timer value has elapsed. If the rotation start timer of the middle reel 111 times out, the process proceeds to step S1511, otherwise the process returns to step S1509.

In step S1511, the middle reel 111 is started to rotate. Although the middle reel 111 starts rotating in step S1511, the middle reel 111 is in a pseudo-stop state until the rotation starts.

In step S1513, it is determined whether or not the acceleration of the middle reel 111 is completed. If the acceleration of the middle reel 111 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1515, and if not, the process returns to step S1513.

In step S1515, the rotation start timer of the right reel 112 is set. Specifically, a timer value corresponding to 0 to 756.512 ms is acquired by lottery, and this value is set. The value of the rotation start timer of the right reel 112 is decremented each time the main control unit timer interrupt process is executed.

In step S1517, it is determined whether or not the rotation start timer of the right reel 112 has timed out, that is, whether or not the waiting time corresponding to the initially set timer value has elapsed. If the rotation start timer of the right reel 112 has timed out, the process proceeds to step S1519, and if not, the process returns to step S1517.

In step S1519, the right reel 112 starts rotating. Although the right reel 112 starts rotating in step S1511, the right reel 112 is in a pseudo-stop state until the rotation starts.

In step S1521, the random delay flag is set to off.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit 400>
Next, the process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 19A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. This initial setting is performed when the power is turned on. In this process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, the RAM 408 is provided with an area for storing the internal winning information, which is information representing the result of the internal winning, and an area for storing the RT update information, which is the information representing the gaming state, respectively.

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

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

In step S307, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S309, the effect control process is performed. Here, the process of expanding the effect data and setting the device data in the effect execution area provided in the RAM 408, the process of setting the effect data in the effect reservation area provided in the RAM 408, and the received command. Based on the information contained in the command and the command, the effect data is set and the control process is executed. In addition, the effect data set in the effect reservation area and the device data set in the effect execution area may be updated (overwritten) with other data. In this case, the effect content is changed based on the overwritten data.

In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the speakers 272 and 277, and the acquired control data is output to the sound source IC 418 to execute the effect by sound.

In step S313, the lamp control process is performed based on the process result of step S309. For example, control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the various lamps 420, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 422 to execute the effect by the lamp.

In step S315, the shutter control process is performed based on the process result of step S309. For example, control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the shutter 163, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 424 to execute the effect by the shutter 163.

In step S317, information output processing is performed in which a control command is set to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the effect image display device 157, preparations are made to transmit this device data to the second sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S303.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt in a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the basic embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S333, device data is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, and the effect random number value is updated.

<Processing of the second sub-control unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 20B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 20C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 20D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

First, in step S401 of FIG. 20A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initial setting, initialization process of a storage area in RAM 508, and the like are performed.

In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

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

In step S409, the effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S407, the process corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading the effect data for controlling the image of the background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, processing such as reading out the production data from ROM 506 other than this is included, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

In step S411, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (d). When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S403.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt in a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the basic embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

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

In step S419, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S411 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (d). The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

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

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

In step S425, parameters are set based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of the VRAM 518, image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), image superposition and transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP516. The VDP 516 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the instructions stored in the attribute registers.

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

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

In step S431, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images are generated is incremented (+1) to end the process.

≪Operation explanation≫
Hereinafter, the features of the slot machine 100 described above will be described with reference to operation examples.

[About pseudo games]
In the slot machine 100, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever 135, the winning combination is internally determined by an internal lottery, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped by operating the stop buttons 137 to 139. , The combination is established when the combination of symbols according to the internal decision is displayed on the symbol display window. Then, when a winning combination with the payout of medals is established, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out. This series of actions is a normal game, but this normal game is referred to as a main game in order to distinguish it from the pseudo game described below.

On the other hand, in the pseudo game, as in the main game, the rotated reels 110 to 112 are stopped by operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 (pseudo stop in the basic embodiment), and some symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display window. It is a kind of reel production. In this pseudo game, the reels 110 to 112 can be stopped as in the main game, but unlike the main game, medals are not paid out depending on the stop result of the reels 110 to 112. In the basic embodiment, in the simulated game, the reels 110 to 112 are not completely stopped as in the main game, but the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped (for example, the slight vibration is continued), whereby the simulated game is performed. I am trying to understand (not this game). Then, when the pseudo game is completed, the reels 110 to 112 rotate again to start the main game. That is, in the pseudo game, between the operation of the start lever 135 and the time when the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game becomes a constant state, the stop buttons 137 to the rotating reels 110 to 112 This is a game as an effect capable of displaying an arbitrary symbol combination by pseudo-stopping the reels 110 to 112 triggered by the operation of 139.

The simulated game in the basic embodiment is a production game that can be executed until the rotation speeds of all the reels 110 to 112 in the main game become constant. For example, the rotation speed of some reels is high. It may be a directing game that can be executed until the speed becomes constant. For example, when the rotated reels 110 to 112 are stopped by operating the stop buttons 137 to 139, even if only the reel 110 is stopped from the pseudo game and the reels 111 and 112 are stopped from the main game. Alternatively, the reel 110 and the reel 111 may be made to stop the pseudo game, and only the reel 112 may be made to stop the main game.

In the basic embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the pseudo game is executed before the reel rotation of the main game is started when the AT state is entered. That is, when the pseudo game is completed, the rotations of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game are started, and the normal game progress is restored. If the simulated game is not performed, the start lever 135 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game. Further, in the basic embodiment, "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2", which is not aligned in the main game in the simulated game, is stopped. Therefore, this symbol combination of "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" suggests that the AT state is entered. The symbol combination of "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" stops regardless of the order and timing of the stop operations (pulls in unlimitedly), but stops when these operation conditions are satisfied. May be good. Further, after all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, the symbol combination of "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" may be displayed by the reel action.

Here, an example of the operation of the simulated game of the basic embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 21. First, in the case of the AT state from the next game (pseudo game flag on), when the start lever 135 is operated (STA1 in FIG. 21A), the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. Next, the corresponding first stop reel (left reel 110 in FIG. 21A) is pseudo-stopped based on the first stop operation (STO1-1 in FIG. 21A, here the operation of the left stop button 137). .. Next, the corresponding second stop reel (middle reel 111 in FIG. 21A) is pseudo-stopped based on the second stop operation (STO1-2 in FIG. 21A, here the operation of the middle stop button 138). .. Next, the corresponding second stop reel (middle reel 111 in FIG. 21A) is pseudo-stopped based on the second stop operation (STO1-2 in FIG. 21A, here the operation of the middle stop button 138). .. Next, the corresponding third stop reel (right reel 112 in FIG. 21A) is pseudo-stopped based on the third stop operation (STO1-3 in FIG. 21A, here the operation of the right stop button 139). ..

As shown in FIG. 21B, in the reels 110 to 112 during the pseudo stop, the reels 110 to 112 are not completely stationary, and the reels 110 to 112 do not maintain the same state for a slight vibration (more than 500 ms). As described above, the state is changed (moving to change the state) at the timing of 500 ms or less. Specifically, the reels 110 to 112 slightly vibrate up and down between a predetermined position A and a position A'slightly separated from the position A. The state in which the reels 110 to 112 are not completely stationary means that the reels are not stationary when viewed in macro (second units), that is, the state is slow enough to allow the player to confirm that the reels are moving. It includes a state of moving (swaying state) and a stationary state when viewed microscopically (in units of several hundred milliseconds). That is, the micro-vibration may include a period in which the reels 110 to 112 are in a stationary state, and in the basic embodiment, the space between movements in the micro-vibration is in a stationary state of less than 500 ms. ing. That is, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the reels 110 to 112 are stationary when there is a stationary state of 500 ms or more between the movements in the micro-vibration, and there is a stationary state of less than 500 ms. In this case, it is defined that the reels 110 to 112 are not in a stationary state. It should be noted that the pseudo stop in the pseudo game is that if the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped, the player may mistakenly think that the game is stopped and end the game and leave the table. Because. That is, this is to prevent a situation in which the privilege that would have been obtained in the subsequent game is abandoned. In the above example, each reel 110 to 112 is pseudo-stopped, but for example, at the stage of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the corresponding reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped and the third stop is performed. After the operation is performed, all the reels 110 to 112 may be put into a pseudo-stop state all at once. Further, the vibrations of the reels 110 to 112 may be synchronized or asynchronous.

The state of slight vibration is close to the shaking fluctuation of the decorative pattern image displayed on the display device of the pachinko machine. However, pachinko is designed to notify the result of this game by shaking and fluctuating the decorative pattern image and then stopping the shaking. However, in slot machines, after the reels 110 to 112 vibrate slightly, The result of this game is not notified by stopping the slight vibration. When the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped in the main game executed after this pseudo game, the result of the game is notified.

Further, in the basic embodiment, when all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, the pseudo game ends and the main game is started, but a configuration is adopted in which a random delay is executed when the reel rotation of the main game is started. There is. In the simulated game, the specific rolls (“Seven2-Seven2-Seven2”) are aligned, so if the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate all at once in the subsequent main game, the player may decide. May be easier to stop aiming at the design. That is, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started all at once from the state where the specific rolls are aligned, and the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started all at once from the state where the specific rolls are not aligned. There may be advantages / disadvantages in the operation of this game. In the basic embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), at the start of reel rotation of the main game after the simulated game, the reels 110 to 112 are sequentially rotated in the order of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112. The middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 are configured to rotate the reels 110 to 112 after a random predetermined time determined by lottery has elapsed. With this configuration, the positions of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are separated without starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 all at once from the state where the specific rolls are aligned. In addition, as a configuration to disperse the positions, the rotation may be started in an order other than the above, or each timer may be set individually for the rotation start delay time for each reel 110 to 112. May be configured to count down at the same time. After the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in this game becomes effective after the rotation of all the reels becomes constant.

In the basic embodiment, the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game is actually the operation of the start lever 135 for starting the main game, and the processing of the pseudo game is interrupted immediately after that, so that the operation of the main game is performed. It is not necessary to operate the start lever 135 immediately before the reel rotation starts. That is, the reel rotation of the main game is started after the pseudo stop without the operation of the player, but a waiting period until the reel rotation start (including a random delay) is provided after the pseudo stop, and this period. When the start lever 135 is operated within, the start timing of the reel rotation (including random delay) of this game may be advanced.

In addition, although the basic embodiment adopts a configuration in which a pseudo game is executed when shifting to the AT state, for example, it may be executed in a state where the special role is internally won. By performing a pseudo game in a state advantageous to such a player, it may be possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the pseudo game may be executed under certain conditions even in a state other than such an advantageous state. In this case, it may be possible to improve the interest of the game by expecting the player to be in an advantageous state.

In the pseudo game, for example, reel rotation or reel stop (for example, reel control different from reel control in the main game, such as reverse rotation of reels 110 to 112), which is difficult to realize in the main game, is performed. It may be possible, for example, to reduce the gambling as a result by increasing the number of games including pseudo games. Further, a configuration in which a plurality of pseudo games are continuously executed may be used.

[Notification of pseudo games other than pseudo stop]
In the pseudo game described with reference to FIG. 21, it is possible to grasp that the pseudo game is not the main game but the pseudo game by the pseudo stop. That is, it can be said that the pseudo stop is one aspect of the notification that the game is a pseudo game (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo game notification).

Further, in the basic embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, a pseudo game lamp 190 is provided on the right side of the shutter 163, and by turning on the pseudo game lamp 190, it is possible to grasp that the game is a pseudo game. 22 (a) shows a state in which the shutter 163 is closed, FIG. 22 (b) shows a state in which the shutter 163 is half-opened, and FIG. 22 (c) shows a state in which the shutter 163 is half open. Although the open state is shown, the state of the pseudo game lamp 190 can be confirmed in any state. The lighting of the pseudo game lamp 190 is also an aspect of the pseudo game notification.

In the basic embodiment, when the image of the effect image display device 157 is visually recognized by the player, the shutter 163 is in the open state, and the shutter 163 is located between the effect image display device 157 and the pseudo game lamp 190. (Fig. 22 (c)). At this time, when the player gazes at the image of the effect image display device 157, the pseudo game lamp 190 is located outside the field of view with the shutter 163 in between, and as a result, the pseudo game lamp 190 is made inconspicuous. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 22D, the pseudo-game lamp 190 may be described so as to be a lamp that lights up during the pseudo-game. This description is not limited to "during pseudo-game", and may be, for example, "free" or "free play". Further, in the present embodiment, the pseudo game lamp 190 is controlled by the main control unit 300, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the pseudo game lamp 190 may be controlled by the first sub control unit 400.

FIG. 23A shows an example in which the pseudo-game lamp 190 is turned on while the pseudo-game is completely stopped without performing the pseudo-stop. In this example, it is shown that the pseudo game lamp 190 is lit from the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game to the start of the reel rotation of the main game.

Further, in addition to the pseudo-game lamp 190, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the effect image display device 157 may display that the pseudo-game is in progress, or as shown in FIG. 23 (c). A BGM dedicated to the simulated game may be output from the speakers 272 and 277 to notify that the simulated game is in progress. These displays and voice outputs are also an aspect of pseudo-game notification. Further, these pseudo-game notifications may be used alone or in combination. Further, the notification period is not limited to the period from the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the simulated game to the start of the reel rotation of the main game, and may be a part of the period during the simulated game. In particular, since the effect image display device 157 and the speakers 272 and 277 are used for various effects, it is possible to prevent these effects from being disturbed by notifying the effect during a part of the simulated game.

[Example (1) of pseudo game]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the simulated game will be described with reference to FIG. 24. The figure is a diagram showing an embodiment of a simulated game.

In the basic embodiment, the pseudo-game flag is set to on when the next game shifts to the AT state, and the pseudo-game is executed when the transition to the AT state occurs. In this pseudo game, the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in this game stops. Note that the example of FIG. 24 does not perform a pseudo stop, but notifies that the pseudo game is a pseudo game by turning on the pseudo game lamp 190 between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game and the start of the reel rotation of the main game. doing. Further, in this example, since the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in this game stops at the winning line L1, it is possible to grasp that it is a pseudo game when the Seven 2 symbol stops without pseudo-stopping. can. As described above, it is one aspect of the notification of the pseudo game that a certain symbol stops at a position where it does not stop in the main game.

Further, in the example of FIG. 24, "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" is aimed at the effect image display device 157 between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the simulated game and the operation of the third stop of the simulated game. A display suggesting that is executed. Since the Seven 2 symbol is a symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in this game, it is possible to grasp that it is a pseudo game by this display. That is, this display is also an aspect of notification of the pseudo game.

In addition, in FIG. 24, it is suggested that the Seven 2 symbol has stopped at the winning line L1, the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on, and the “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” in the effect image display device 157 is aimed at. Although it can be grasped that it is a pseudo game, it may not always be recognized depending on the player. In the example of FIG. 24, by combining a plurality of types of notifications, it is possible to more reliably grasp that the game is a pseudo game.

When the player first stops the rotation of the left reel 110, a symbol different from the Seven 2 symbol may stop at the winning line L1. In this case, since there is no possibility that "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" will stop at the winning line L1, the suggestion of aiming at "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" in the effect image display device 157 is terminated. May be good. In this case, even if the suggestion of aiming at "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" is terminated from the result of the player's operation, the pseudo-game lamp 190 is continuously lit, so that the player can perform the pseudo-game. You can make them understand that.

Further, when the Seven 2 symbol is aimed at by the notification in the effect image display device 157, it is predicted that the Seven 2 symbol will stop at the winning line L1, so that the pseudo stop is executed again when the Seven 2 symbol is stopped. On the contrary, there is a risk that the interest in games will decline. In the example of FIG. 24, such a situation can be avoided by not performing the pseudo stop.

In the example of FIG. 24, the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on after the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game. However, for example, the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on at the timing of the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112. The lighting may be started at other timings. By setting the pseudo game lamp 190 to start lighting after the notification by the effect image display device 157, the notification by the effect image display device 157 can be more closely watched and concentrated on the stop operation.

[Example (2) of pseudo game]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the simulated game will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. These figures are diagrams showing an embodiment of a simulated game.

In the basic embodiment, the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in the main game stops in the simulated game, but in the example of FIG. 25 (a), the cherry that does not stop in the middle stage of the left reel 110 in the simulated game. The symbol stops. Further, in the example of FIG. 25A, each reel 110 to 112 performs a pseudo stop. In the example of FIG. 25A, it is possible to grasp that the game is a pseudo game by the pseudo stop and the cherry symbol stopping at the middle stage of the left reel 110. The pseudo game lamp 190 remains off during the simulated game, and there is no particular change in the effect of the effect image display device 157 (in the example of FIG. 25 (a), the background image remains displayed. ).

In the example of FIG. 25 (a), it can be grasped that it is a pseudo game by the pseudo stop at the time of the first stop. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the game is a pseudo game until the first stop.

The example of FIG. 25 (a) is not limited to the symbol combination that does not stop in the main game, and may be applied to the case where the symbol combination of the winning combination that stops in the main game stops in the pseudo game. Furthermore, the symbol combination of the rare role established in the main game is stopped (pseudo-stop) with a higher probability than the main game in the pseudo game, and the AT lottery is executed when this rare role is stopped in the pseudo game. In such a configuration, the symbol combination of the rare role established in the main game is stopped (pseudo-stop) with a higher probability than the main game in the pseudo game, and the AT lottery is performed when this rare role is stopped in the pseudo game. In the configuration in which is executed, a pseudo stop may be made in the same manner as in FIG. 25 (a). Further, in the pseudo game for notifying the transition to the AT state when the so-called reach eye is stopped, the pseudo stop may be performed as in FIG. 25 (a). In this way, by not notifying the effect image display device 157 or the pseudo game lamp 190, it is difficult for the player to notice that it is an advantageous period (so that the player does not notice until the pseudo stop). Can be done. In addition, for example, in the effect image display device 157, if an effect such as “chance!” Shown in FIG. 25B may be executed in the main game, such an effect may be executed in the pseudo game. Even with this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the period is advantageous.

As described above, the pseudo stop may be performed all at once at the time of the third stop. FIG. 26A shows an example in which pseudo-stops are performed all at once at the time of the third stop. In this case, if the symbol combination to be pseudo-stopped is a symbol combination that can be stopped even in the main game, it can be difficult to notice that it is a pseudo game. In addition, if the result is derived (for example, the first probability) when it is confirmed that the AT state will be entered at the time of the first stop, a pseudo stop is performed from the time of the second stop. You may do so. Further, when it is confirmed that the state shifts to the AT state, the effect image display device 157 may execute the effect of notifying the effect image display device 157 as shown in FIG. 26 (b). In addition, the effect image display device 157 is provided with a configuration in which an effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state is confirmed is executed, and a roll to be derived when the transition to the AT state is confirmed. When the above configurations are combined, it is possible to recognize that this result is displayed when the transition to the AT state is performed, and the effect image display device 157 does not notify that the transition to the AT state is confirmed. However, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by this result.

[Example (3) of pseudo game]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the simulated game will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. These figures are diagrams showing an embodiment of a simulated game.

In the example of FIG. 24, the pseudo game is notified by turning on the pseudo game lamp 190 between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game and the start of the reel rotation of the main game without performing the pseudo stop. However, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), the pseudo game lamp 190 is not turned on, and the stop is set as a pseudo stop from the time when one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped. May be. In this configuration, there is a case where the player feels uncomfortable due to the stop of the slight vibration which is a pseudo stop, the time for the player to look at the reel can be lengthened, and the symbol combination which is not displayed in this game can be conspicuous. ..

Further, in the example of FIG. 25 (a), the configuration in which each reel 110 to 112 performs a pseudo stop while the pseudo game lamp 190 does not light during the pseudo game has been described, but as shown in FIG. 27 (b). In addition, the pseudo game lamp 190 may be turned on from the time when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped without executing the pseudo stop. In this configuration, the same mode as that of the main game can be shown until the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, and it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the game is a pseudo game. In addition, when the AT state is reached after that, the player can be given the impression that a good result is drawn by himself / herself.

Further, in the examples described so far, the pseudo game is executed once, but there are cases where these multiple types of pseudo games are executed once and cases where they are executed consecutively multiple times. You may. 28 (a) shows an example in which the pseudo-game of FIG. 25 (a) is executed following the pseudo-game of FIG. 24. In this example, since there is no suggestion of an operation aiming at the symbol on the effect image display device 157 and the pseudo game lamp 190 is not lit in the second pseudo game, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the start of the second pseudo game. As described in FIG. 21 (c), a random delay is executed when the reel rotation starts after the pseudo game, but even when the pseudo game is further executed after the pseudo game, the reel rotation starts. By executing a random delay at that time, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the pseudo game has started.

Further, FIG. 28 (b) shows an example in which the pseudo game of FIG. 24 is executed following the pseudo game of FIG. 25 (a). In this example, it is difficult to notice the first pseudo game until the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, and the pseudo game is further executed in the next game when the player notices that it is a pseudo game. Can be enhanced. It should be noted that, by making the notification method of the pseudo game different between the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game, there is a possibility that different results are notified in each of these pseudo games. It can also be reminiscent of. Since the pseudo stop cannot be executed when each reel 110 to 112 is rotating, if only the pseudo stop is adopted when the pseudo game is executed a plurality of times in succession, the pseudo game ends between the pseudo games. It may give an impression. However, by turning on the pseudo-game lamp 190 at least between the pseudo-games, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the pseudo-games are continuously executed. Instead of turning on (or in addition to) the pseudo-game lamp 190, the effect image display device 157 may display a display that can be understood as a pseudo-game.

[Example (4) of pseudo game]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the simulated game will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. These figures are diagrams showing an embodiment of a simulated game.

In the example of FIG. 24, the pseudo game is notified by turning on the pseudo game lamp 190 between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game and the start of the reel rotation of the main game without performing the pseudo stop. However, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game to the start of the reel rotation of the main game while performing the pseudo stop from the time when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. The pseudo-game lamp 190 may be turned on during the period. If there is a period in which the pseudo game notification is executed in duplicate as in this example, and one of the pseudo game notifications cannot be performed in this period (for example, the pseudo stop cannot be executed due to the step-out of the reels 110 to 112). In the case of), it is possible to recognize that the game is a pseudo game by the other pseudo game notification.

It should be noted that not only the pseudo-game lamp 190 is lit, but also the effect image display device 157 is displayed so that the pseudo-game can be grasped, or the pseudo-game BGM is output from the speakers 272 and 277 to notify the pseudo-game. It may be configured with overlapping periods. Further, these may be combined. In the example of FIG. 29 (a), not only the pseudo stop is executed and the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on, but also the pseudo game notification by the effect image display device 157 (display aiming at the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in this game). However, it is shown that the game is executed between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the simulated game and the operation of the third stop of the simulated game. In this example, by displaying the effect image display device 157 to aim at the Seven 2 symbol before the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on, it is possible to concentrate on the operation aiming at the Seven 2 symbol.

In the basic embodiment, a random delay is executed when the reel rotation starts after the simulated game, but the pseudo-stop state continues even during the period until the reels 110 to 112 start rotating due to this random delay. do. Even during this random delay period, the pseudo game notification other than the pseudo stop may be continued. FIG. 29B shows an example in which the pseudo game lamp 190 is lit until the period of the random delay elapses. In this configuration, it is possible to grasp that the start of rotation due to the random delay was involved in the execution of the pseudo game.

Further, in the basic embodiment shown in FIG. 21, the pseudo stop is performed from the time when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped to the start of the next reel rotation in the pseudo game, which is shown in FIG. 30 (a). As described above, after all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, a period may be provided in which the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped until the next reel rotation start, and the pseudo game lamp 190 may be turned on during this period. In this example, there is no period in which the pseudo-game notification by the pseudo-stop and the pseudo-game notification by the pseudo-game lamp 190 overlap, but the pseudo-game notification is in a state where some kind of pseudo-game notification is executed in the entire pseudo-game. It is possible to grasp that it is a pseudo game. In the example of FIG. 30A, after all the reels 110 to 112 are pseudo-stopped, the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped, and the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started from this completely stopped state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reels 110 to 112 from stepping out as compared with the case where the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started from the pseudo stop. This is because the stop of micro-vibration, which is a pseudo stop, is a movement in which the movement of the reel in the rotation direction and the movement in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reel are repeatedly performed, and the movement is in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reel. If the reel is started to rotate while the reel is moving, it may not be possible to rotate according to the input pulse signal to the stepping motor than if the reel is started to rotate while the reel is stopped. Is.

For example, the pseudo-game notification during the period when the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped is not limited to the lighting of the pseudo-game lamp 190, and the effect image display device 157 can indicate that the pseudo-game is a pseudo-game. , The pseudo-game notification by the BGM output of the pseudo-game from the speakers 272 and 277 may be used. Further, in FIG. 30B, the pseudo game notification (display aiming at the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in the main game) by the effect image display device 157 is simulated from the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game. Although it is shown that the game is executed before the third stop operation of the game is performed, an overlapping period of the pseudo game notification may be partially provided.

In the basic embodiment, a random delay is executed at the start of reel rotation after the simulated game, but in the case of FIG. 30A, the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped during this random delay period. Become. Even during this random delay period, the pseudo game notification other than the pseudo stop may be continued. FIG. 30B shows an example in which the pseudo game lamp 190 is lit until the period of the random delay elapses.

Further, in the example of FIG. 30, after the pseudo stop, the above processing (reel complete stop, random delay, pseudo game lamp 190 lighting) is started without the intervention of the player, but after the pseudo stop. A waiting period until the start of these processes may be provided, and if the start lever 135 is operated within this period, the start timing of these processes may be advanced.

[Example (5) of pseudo game]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the simulated game will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. These figures are diagrams showing an embodiment of a simulated game.

In the example of FIG. 30A, all the reels 110 to 112 are temporarily stopped temporarily, and then the reels 110 to 112 are completely stopped without performing the pseudo stop until the next reel rotation start, and during this period. At the same time, a configuration for lighting the pseudo game lamp 190 has been described. This example is a configuration in which two types of pseudo-game notifications whose execution periods do not overlap are provided, but such a configuration is not limited to the example of FIG. 30 (a). For example, in FIG. 31A, the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on during the period from the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game to the first stop operation, and after the first stop operation is performed, the main game is performed. An example is shown in which a pseudo stop is performed during the period until the reel rotation starts. Further, in FIG. 31B, the pseudo game lamp 190 is turned on during the period from the operation of the start lever 135 at the start of the pseudo game to the third stop operation, and the main game is performed after the third stop operation is performed. An example is shown in which a pseudo stop is performed during the period until the reel rotation starts. These examples are also one aspect of the configuration in which two types of pseudo-game notifications whose execution periods do not overlap are provided. Further, the execution periods of the two types of pseudo game notifications may be different, and some execution periods may overlap (for example, the pseudo stop and the pseudo game lamp 190 in FIG. 29 (a)). Even with these configurations, it is possible to understand that it is a pseudo game.

Further, it may be configured to provide two types of pseudo game notifications having overlapping execution periods. For example, FIG. 32A shows an example in which the pseudo-game is stopped and the pseudo-game lamp 190 is turned on during the period from the first stop operation of the pseudo-game to the start of reel rotation of the main game. .. Further, FIG. 32B shows an example in which the pseudo-game is stopped and the pseudo-game lamp 190 is turned on during the period from the third stop operation of the pseudo-game to the start of reel rotation of the main game. .. These examples are one aspect of the configuration in which two types of pseudo-game notifications having overlapping execution periods are provided. With these configurations, it is possible to make it easier for a player who does not know the reason why the pseudo stop is executed to know that the pseudo game is a pseudo game by another pseudo game notification.

Further, for example, as in the configuration in which at least two types of FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b) and 32 (a) and (b) can be executed, a plurality of types of combinations of two types of pseudo game notification execution periods are provided. It may be configured as a new type. In this configuration, the player can be surprised by using a plurality of patterns of pseudo-game notification execution modes properly.

In addition, although the example using the pseudo stop and the pseudo game lamp 190 is described in FIGS. 31 and 32, for example, the configuration is a combination of the pseudo game notification and the pseudo stop by the effect image display device 157 instead of the pseudo game lamp 190. May be.

In addition to the above two types of pseudo game notifications, other pseudo game notifications may or may not be executed. In FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b) and 32 (a) and (b), pseudo-game notification (display aiming at the Seven 2 symbol that does not stop at the winning line L1 in this game) by the effect image display device 157 is a pseudo-game. It is shown that the game is executed between the operation of the start lever 135 at the start and the third stop operation of the pseudo game.

[Example (6) of pseudo game]
As for the various modes of the simulated game described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 32, a plurality of types may be combined depending on the case. For example, the example of FIG. 24 is used to stop the symbol combinations that are not aligned in the main game in the simulated game, and the example of FIG. 25 is used to stop the symbol combinations that may be aligned in the main game in the simulated game. By combining various types of pseudo-games, such as using, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Navigation lighting by advantageous section lamp and payout number display]
In the basic embodiment, when the AT state is entered, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game is started after the pseudo game is once executed. For example, in a pseudo game, if a combination of symbols that look like a bonus symbol is aligned by the player's operation and the AT state is started from the subsequent main game, the start of the AT state can be thought of as the start of the bonus game. can. In this AT state, the operation navigation is executed when the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are internally elected, but when the AT state is entered with the advantageous section lamp 191 not lit and the operation navigation is executed first. In, the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 is started at the timing when the operation navigation (hereinafter, navigation lighting) by the payout number display 127 is executed (FIG. 17). That is, when the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are internally won in the first game in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is not lit and the AT state is entered, the navigation lighting is executed following the pseudo game, and the advantageous section lamp 191 is lit. Is started. In this case, it seems that the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 lighting are performed at the same time. In addition, the player can be made to grasp two pieces of information at the same time. The advantageous section lamp 191 once turned on continues to be lit until the normal state A (non-advantageous section) is entered. Hereinafter, a specific description will be made with reference to FIG. 33.

FIG. 33A shows that the condition device number 9 (small combination 5) is internally elected by the operation of the first start lever 135 that has entered the AT state. Then, after the pseudo game is executed, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game starts. At this time, it is shown that the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 is started at the same time as the navigation lighting. Further, FIG. 33B shows an example of lighting of the navigation system and the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 by the payout number indicator 127. Since a random delay is executed for the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112 in the main game after the simulated game, the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 lighting have started as shown in FIG. 34 (a). Later, the reels 110 to 112 will rotate. By lighting the navigation and the advantageous section lamp 191, it is possible to simultaneously grasp that there is a possibility that the navigation will be lit after the next game in the AT state, not only one game will be lit. can. If there is an operation error in this game in the AT state, it may be a loss for the player, but it is possible to prepare the player to increase his concentration and challenge the navigation game that may occur in the future. On the other hand, FIG. 34B shows that the navigation and the advantageous section lamp 191 are not lit at the start of reel rotation in the simulated game. It should be noted that the random delay may be executed even when the reel rotation of the pseudo game is started. In this case, in the case where the pseudo games as in the example of FIG. 28 are continuous, it may be possible to make it difficult to notice the second and subsequent pseudo games.

If the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are not internally won in the first internal lottery that shifts to the AT state, the operation navigation in this game is not executed, but at this time, not only the navigation lights but also the advantageous section lamp 191 lights. Do not start. In this case, the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 is started at the timing when the navigation lighting is first executed in the subsequent games. The advantageous section lamp 191 may be turned on when the AT state is set in the main game after the pseudo game.

Further, in the basic embodiment and the example of FIG. 33A, the pseudo game is executed when the state shifts to the AT state, but there may be a case where the pseudo game shifts to the AT state without performing the pseudo game. In this case, regardless of the presence or absence of the pseudo game or the random delay, the navigation is turned on at the start of the reel rotation of the main game, and the advantageous section lamp is turned on, so that the pseudo game or the random delay is separately provided. It can be done in a concise manner without having to do it.

[Modification example of start timing of lighting of advantageous section lamp and lighting of navigation (1)]
Hereinafter, a modified example of the start timing of the lighting of the advantageous section lamp and the lighting of the navigation system will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. These figures are diagrams showing a variation example of the start timing of the lighting of the advantageous section lamp and the lighting of the navigation.

FIG. 34 (a) has described an example in which the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 are started to be lit before the reel rotation of the main game is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the random delay ends. Then, when all the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate, the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 may be started to light. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the random delay ends and the rotation speeds of all the reels 110 to 112 reach a constant speed, the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 start lighting. good. Further, the navigation may be turned on and the advantageous section lamp 191 may be turned on during the random delay.

During the random delay, the player's operation may be invalid (the reel has not reached a certain speed), and if the navigation lighting is executed before the random delay, the operation is also invalid. Regardless, there is a risk of stopping operation. With the above configuration, it is difficult for the operation to be disabled after the navigation lighting is started, and unnecessary operation can be prevented. Further, in the example of FIG. 35 (b), the navigation lighting and the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 can be executed regardless of the presence or absence of the random delay, and the processing can be standardized.

Further, the navigation may be turned on and the advantageous section lamp 191 may be turned on during the simulated game before the main game in which the operation navigation is scheduled. FIG. 36A shows an example in which the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 are started to be turned on before the stop operation in the simulated game is enabled. The navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 may be started at the timing when any of the stop operations is performed. At this time, by not displaying the operation navigation in the effect image display device 157 during the simulated game, the operation according to the operation navigation may not be performed during the simulated game. The navigation lighting is an operation navigation using the payout number display 127, and although it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of the operation navigation, it is difficult to grasp the contents thereof. In these examples, it is possible to grasp that the operation navigation is executed during the simulated game.

In addition, during the simulated game before the main game in which the operation navigation is scheduled, the navigation lights and the advantageous section lamp 191 are displayed when the result is displayed only when it is confirmed that the AT state is entered. It may be configured to start lighting. FIG. 36 (b) shows the navigation lighting and the advantageous section lamp 191 after the result is displayed only when the left reel 110 is confirmed to stop and shift to the AT state in the simulated game. An example of starting lighting is shown. Also in this example, it may be possible to grasp that the operation navigation is executed during the simulated game.

Further, for example, when a plurality of pseudo games are performed, such as starting lighting of the navigation and lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 during the second pseudo game of the three pseudo games, the first and subsequent times are performed. The navigation may be turned on and the advantageous section lamp 191 may be turned on immediately after the start of the pseudo-game. Also in this example, it is possible to grasp that the operation navigation is executed during the simulated game.

[Modification example of start timing of lighting of advantageous section lamp and lighting of navigation (2)]
In the basic embodiment, four types of states (normal state A, normal state B, chance state, AT state) are transitioned, but there are various states other than these states depending on the game console. .. Hereinafter, when a CZ (chance zone) is provided as an example of such a state, a modified example of the start timing of the lighting of the advantageous section lamp and the navigation lighting in this CZ will be described with reference to FIG. 37. The figure is a diagram showing a modified example of the start timing of the lighting of the advantageous section lamp and the lighting of the navigation.

CZ in this modification is one of the states in the advantageous section, and when shifting from CZ to the AT state (for example, winning the AT lottery) and when shifting to another state (for example, not winning the AT lottery). ). That is, the CZ corresponds to the state before the transition to the AT state, such as the chance state of the basic embodiment. Further, this CZ continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 to 5), during which the operation navigation is executed.

Here, when the operation shifts to the CZ in a state where the advantageous section lamp 191 is not lit and the operation navigation is first executed, the advantageous section lamp 191 starts lighting at the timing when the navigation lighting is executed. In FIG. 37, the system shifts to CZ in a state where the advantageous section lamp 191 is not lit, and the navigation is lit by internally winning the condition device number 9 (small winning combination 5) in the second game, and the advantageous section lamp 191 is further lit. It is shown that the lighting of is started.

When the CZ in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is lit shifts to the AT state, or when the state shifts to some state in the advantageous section although it is not in the AT state, the lighting state of the advantageous section lamp 191 continues. Further, when the CZ in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is lit shifts to the non-advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 191 is set to the off state.

On the other hand, when the CZ in the state where the advantageous section lamp 191 is not lit shifts to the AT state, the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 191 is started at the timing when the navigation is turned on in the AT state. Further, when the CZ in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is not lit shifts to the non-advantageous section, the state in which the advantageous section lamp 191 is turned off is maintained.

In the CZ, the operation navigation may be executed at a fixed rate when the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are internally won, and in this case as well, the advantageous section lamp 191 is turned on at the timing when the navigation lighting is executed. Is started. Here, further, when the condition device numbers 8 to 10 are internally elected for the first time after shifting to the CZ, the operation navigation may be executed without fail. In this case, the advantageous section lamp 191 can be turned on at an early stage.

In the basic embodiment described above, the pseudo game is executed without sandwiching the main game after it is confirmed that the game shifts to the AT state. However, as in the CZ described above, for example, the AT state is set. A configuration may be configured in which a pseudo game is executed after several (for example, three) main games have elapsed after the transition is confirmed to notify the transition to the AT state. In this case, the operation navigation may be executed in the main game from the confirmation of the transition to the AT state to the execution of the pseudo game, and further, the advantageous section lamp 191 is lit with the execution of the operation navigation. May be started. That is, the advantageous section lamp 191 may be turned on before the simulated game is executed.

[Other applicable configurations]
In the basic embodiment, the payout number display 127 and the advantageous section lamp 191 are arranged on the same substrate, and a pseudo game lamp 190 is provided separately from this (FIGS. 22 and 33 (b)). As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the number of parts can be reduced by arranging all of them on the same substrate.

Further, as an embodiment of the pseudo-game notification, a configuration for lighting the pseudo-game lamp 190, a configuration for displaying the effect image display device 157 that the pseudo-game is in progress, and a configuration for combining these have been described. As shown in 38 (b), a separately provided sub liquid crystal display 157-1, 157-2 may be used to indicate that the pseudo game is in progress. In this configuration, pseudo game notification can be performed without interfering with the display of the main effect image display device 157.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the pseudo game flag is set to be on at the end of the chance state, and the pseudo game is executed at the transition of the AT state. For example, the execution of the pseudo game is reserved after the lapse of a plurality of games. Any condition can be adopted in the execution of the pseudo game, such as. Further, the reserved pseudo game may be configured to be cancelable. Arbitrary conditions (for example, when two or three bets are made when two or three bets are possible) can be adopted as the cancellation conditions. FIG. 39 (a) shows an example in which a pseudo game is reserved after two games, but the pseudo game is canceled after two games. Further, the reservation may be postponed.

Further, a signal (for example, a bonus signal) may be output to the outside (for example, a hall computer) when the pseudo game is executed. FIG. 39B shows that a signal is output based on the operation of the start lever 135 of the game in which the simulated game is executed. In addition, when the configuration in which the pseudo game can be canceled is adopted, even if the pseudo game is canceled, the above signal may be output as it is without being canceled. Further, when a configuration capable of postponing the reservation of the pseudo game is adopted, the signal output may be postponed together with the pseudo game.

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In the present embodiment, a slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used for playing a game. It can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, rock game machines, smart balls, etc. as media.

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

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

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Hereinafter, the configurations of the invention described in the above description will be described with reference to the corresponding configurations.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate,
A game execution means (for example, a main control unit 300) that executes a pseudo game that is a pseudo game, ends the pseudo game, and executes the main game.
A first notification execution means (for example, the pseudo game lamp 190) capable of executing a first pseudo game notification (for example, lighting of the pseudo game lamp 190) for notifying that the pseudo game is being executed, and
A second notification execution means (for example, reels 110 to 112) capable of executing a second pseudo game notification (for example, pseudo stop) for notifying that the pseudo game is being executed, and
A game table, which is characterized by being equipped with.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The first notification executing means is a means capable of executing the first pseudo-game notification at the first timing in the pseudo-game (for example, the start of the pseudo-game) (for example, FIG. 23).
The second notification execution means is a means capable of executing the second pseudo game notification at the second timing (for example, first stop to third stop) in the pseudo game (for example, FIG. 21).
In the pseudo game, the first timing is a timing prior to the second timing.
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
An effect executing means (for example, an effect image display device 157) capable of executing a pseudo game effect (for example, aiming at a set of Seven 2 and displaying) that is executed only by the pseudo game, and an effect image display device 157.
Equipped with
In this game, a profit may be given according to the combination of the stop positions of the plurality of reels (for example, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 7).
In the pseudo-game, the plurality of reels can be pseudo-stopped at a combination of the stop positions of the plurality of reels that do not appear in the main game (hereinafter, the pseudo-game stop position (for example, seven 2s are aligned in the middle stage)).
The pseudo-game effect is an effect that suggests that the pseudo-game stop position is reached.
The first notification executing means is a means for executing the first pseudo-game notification in the pseudo-game in which the pseudo-game effect is executed (for example, FIG. 24).
The second notification executing means is a means for executing the second pseudo-game notification in the pseudo-game in which the pseudo-game effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 25).
The effect executing means is a means for starting the pseudo game effect at a timing prior to the second timing in the pseudo game.
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
An operation navigation execution means (for example, a payout number display 127) for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
Advantageous section setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting an advantageous section (for example, FIG. 10), and
In the advantageous section, either an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed (for example, an AT state) or an operation navigation non-execution state in which the operation navigation is not executed (for example, a normal state B and a chance state). A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting the state, and
An advantageous section notification executing means (for example, an advantageous section lamp 191) that executes an advantageous section notification that is a notification that the advantageous section is set, and
Equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of executing the pseudo game when the transition from the operation navigation non-execution state to the operation navigation executable state is confirmed in the advantageous section (for example, the AT state in the basic embodiment). Pseudo-games are executed when moving to),
When the advantageous section is set and the operation navigation executable state is set in the main game after the pseudo game is executed, the advantageous section notification executing means is set to the advantageous section notification. (For example, refer to the description of [Navigation lighting by advantageous section lamp and payout number display]).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The advantageous section notification executing means is a means for executing the advantageous section notification in the main game when the operation navigation is executed in the main game after the pseudo game (for example, [advantageous section lamp and]. About lighting of navigation by payout number display]),
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

Also, in the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate,
A game execution means (for example, a main control unit 300) that executes a pseudo game that is a pseudo game, ends the pseudo game, and executes the main game.
A first notification execution means (for example, the pseudo game lamp 190) capable of executing a first pseudo game notification (for example, lighting of the pseudo game lamp 190) for notifying that the pseudo game is being executed, and
A second notification execution means (for example, reels 110 to 112) capable of executing a second pseudo game notification (for example, pseudo stop) for notifying that the pseudo game is being executed, and
It is a game table equipped with
In a predetermined period consisting of one pseudo-game or a plurality of continuous pseudo-games, the first pseudo-game notification and the second pseudo-game notification may be executed (for example, FIGS. 28, 29, 30, FIG. 31, FIG. 32),
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
During the predetermined period, at least one of the first pseudo-game notification and the second pseudo-game notification is executed (for example, FIGS. 29 and 31).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The first pseudo-game notification is a notification by a visible display (for example, lighting of the pseudo-game lamp 190).
The second pseudo game notification is notification by the plurality of reels (for example, pseudo stop).
The first notification executing means is a means for executing the first pseudo-game notification while the plurality of reels are rotating (for example, FIGS. 29 and 31 (a)).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
An operation navigation execution means (for example, a payout number display 127) for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
Advantageous section setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting an advantageous section (for example, FIG. 10), and
In the advantageous section, either an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed (for example, an AT state) or an operation navigation non-execution state in which the operation navigation is not executed (for example, a normal state B and a chance state). A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting the state, and
An advantageous section notification executing means (for example, an advantageous section lamp 191) that executes an advantageous section notification that is a notification that the advantageous section is set, and
Equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of executing the pseudo game when the transition from the operation navigation non-execution state to the operation navigation executable state is confirmed in the advantageous section (for example, the AT state in the basic embodiment). Pseudo-games are executed when moving to),
When the advantageous section is set and the operation navigation executable state is set in the main game after the pseudo game is executed, the advantageous section notification executing means is set to the advantageous section notification. (For example, refer to the description of [Navigation lighting by advantageous section lamp and payout number display]).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The advantageous section notification executing means is a means for executing the advantageous section notification in the main game when the operation navigation is executed in the main game after the pseudo game (for example, [advantageous section lamp and]. About lighting of navigation by payout number display]),
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

Also, in the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate,
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
An operation navigation execution means (for example, a payout number display 127) for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
A game execution means (for example, a main control unit 300) that executes a pseudo game that is a pseudo game, ends the pseudo game, and executes the main game.
Advantageous section setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting an advantageous section (for example, FIG. 10), and
In the advantageous section, either an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed (for example, an AT state) or an operation navigation non-execution state in which the operation navigation is not executed (for example, a normal state B and a chance state). A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting the state, and
Advantageous section notification executing means (advantageous section lamp 191) for executing advantageous section notification, which is notification that the advantageous section is set, and
It is a game table equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of executing the pseudo game when the transition from the operation navigation non-execution state to the operation navigation executable state is confirmed in the advantageous section (for example, the AT state in the basic embodiment). Pseudo-games are executed when moving to),
When the advantageous section is set and the operation navigation executable state is set in the main game after the pseudo game is executed, the advantageous section notification executing means is set to the advantageous section notification. (For example, refer to the description of [Navigation lighting by advantageous section lamp and payout number display]).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

Further, in the game table described above, the advantageous section notification executing means is a means for executing the advantageous section notification in the main game when the operation navigation is executed in the main game after the pseudo game. (For example, refer to the description of [Navigation lighting by advantageous section lamp and payout number display]).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
When the operation navigation is executed in the main game, the operation navigation execution means is a means that does not execute the operation navigation in the pseudo game before the operation navigation (for example, FIG. 33A).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The game executing means is a means capable of executing a random delay that randomly delays the rotation start timing of the plurality of reels for each reel after executing the pseudo game (for example, FIG. 34 (a)).
When the random delay is executed, the operation navigation and the advantageous section notification are executed before the rotation of the plurality of reels starts (for example, FIG. 34A).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

again,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate,
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
An operation navigation execution means (for example, a payout number display 127) for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
A game execution means (for example, a main control unit 300) that executes a pseudo game that is a pseudo game, ends the pseudo game, and executes the main game.
Advantageous section setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting an advantageous section (for example, FIG. 10), and
In the advantageous section, either an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed (for example, an AT state) or an operation navigation non-execution state in which the operation navigation is not executed (for example, a normal state B and a chance state). A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) for setting the state, and
Advantageous section notification executing means (advantageous section lamp 191) for executing advantageous section notification, which is notification that the advantageous section is set, and
It is a game table equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of executing the pseudo game when the transition from the operation navigation non-execution state to the operation navigation executable state is confirmed in the advantageous section (for example, the AT state in the basic embodiment). Pseudo-games are executed when moving to),
The advantageous section notification executing means is the operation navigation in the main game from the time when the transition from the operation navigation non-execution state to the operation navigation executable state is confirmed in the advantageous section until the pseudo game is executed. When the executable state is set, it is a means capable of executing the advantageous section notification (for example, refer to the description of [Modification example of start timing of lighting of advantageous section lamp and lighting of navigation (2)]).
A game table, which is characterized by that, is described.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Directional image display device 190 Pseudo game lamp 191 Advantageous section lamp 272,277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 1st Sub-control unit 500 Second sub-control unit

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Multiple reels with multiple types of patterns and rotational drive,
A reel control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of reels,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and
The operation navigation execution means for executing the operation navigation of the plurality of stop operation means, and the operation navigation execution means.
A game execution means for setting a predetermined timer for a pseudo game and executing the main game when the predetermined timer expires,
Advantageous section setting means for setting advantageous sections and
In the advantageous section, a state setting means capable of setting an operation navigation executable state in which the operation navigation can be executed, and a state setting means.
An advantageous section notification executing means for executing advantageous section notification, which is a notification that the advantageous section is set, and
It is a game table equipped with
The game execution means is a means capable of setting the predetermined timer when shifting to the operation navigation executable state in the advantageous section.
The reel control means is a means capable of executing a random delay in which the plurality of reels are randomly started to rotate after the predetermined timer has expired.
In the advantageous section notification executing means, when the advantageous section is set and the operation navigation is not executed in the main game after the predetermined timer set by the game executing means has expired. In the present game, the advantageous section notification is not started, and when the operation navigation is executed, the advantageous is performed after the predetermined timer has expired and before the random delay is executed. It is a means that can start section notification,
A game table featuring that.

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