JP6975998B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotating drum type gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to a game medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball, and plays a game for acquiring such a game medium. Further, in this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed with the player's rotation start operation as a trigger, and rotation of a plurality of reels is started, and the player's stop operation is triggered as an internal lottery result. Controls to stop multiple reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is known a configuration in which a transition of a gaming state in the gaming machine can be displayed on an external display by outputting an external signal from the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-198274

Generally, in a gaming machine, a test for confirming whether or not the gaming machine proceeds as designed is carried out using a test device, and the test device provided from the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine is used. The test is carried out by outputting various signals toward the target. In recent years, it has been known that in a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a simulated game in which a player is allowed to experience the game in a simulated manner as a control for delaying the progress of the game or an effect using a reel. , The simulated game can be ended by operating the player's stop button. When testing a gaming machine capable of performing such a simulated game using a test device provided outside the gaming machine, it is required to promptly end the simulated game in order to smoothly proceed with the test. Has been done.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing smooth progress of a test using a test device.

The present invention has a plurality of reels and
The operation means operated by the player and
Equipped with a main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
The main control unit
It is possible to execute a specific turning cylinder effect using the plurality of reels.
The specific turning effect can be completed by operating the operating means.
The main control unit
At least predetermined information can be output to the relay control unit that is electrically connected to the external test device.
When the specific turning effect is executed, the effect shortening request information requesting the output of a signal from the relay control unit in order to end the specific rotating effect can be output to the relay control unit.
The effect shortening request information is output each time a predetermined time elapses until the specific turning effect is completed .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing smooth progress of a test using a test device.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. (A) is a state transition diagram of a gaming state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section controlled by an advantageous section control means, and an instruction function controlled by the instruction function control means. It is a transition diagram relating to a state. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific output port in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific output port in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control during rotation production in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd relay board command output processing which is executed in the control during rotation production shown in FIG. 7. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of a signal when the pseudo game is executed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Outline of Configuration of Game Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called rotating body type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays a game using a medal as a gaming medium.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a reel unit 310 composed of first reel R1 to third reel R3 as a plurality of reels in a box-shaped housing composed of a housing BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. (See Fig. 2) is included. Further, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit 310 in the housing. Further, in the housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

The outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 20 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types. Any of the symbols of is arranged.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the design through the display window DW, and the effective line by combining the display positions of each reel is provided. , The valid line L1 is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called specified number of inserted medals is set to 3 in any game state, and medals corresponding to the specified number of inserted medals are inserted. Then, the effective line L1 composed of the middle stage of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the combination is determined. As a winning combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display unit DS. The game information display unit DS consists of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or acquired in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of, the information of the winning combination in this game, the display of the information suggesting how to press the left stop button B1, the middle stop button B2, and the right stop button B3 related to the payout of medals are displayed. NS.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the game is won. When the notification display, which is a display corresponding to the winning combination command, which is a control signal created based on the winning information, which is the information of the winning combination, is displayed, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop after the notification display is displayed. The notification display ends and the number of medals paid out or won is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a notification display is executed in which each segment of the main control display device 500 is turned on and off in a display mode corresponding to the winning combination command.

Further, the main control display device 500 is a dot of a 7-segment display, and an advantageous section is started by the AT control means 200 (see FIG. 2) described later, and a medal is issued by assisting the winning of a small winning combination. A section notification unit 500A that lights up when the ball rate is 1 or more is provided. Here, the payout rate is a predetermined number of games when a predetermined number of games (for example, 17,500 games) is executed, which is a number of games that can sufficiently ignore the influence of the temporary bias of the probability. It is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out during a predetermined number of games to the total number of medals to be inserted during the game, and is set in the gaming machine for the winning combination in the internal lottery. It is a ratio assuming that the game is played with a winning probability. In the present embodiment, when the payout rate is 1 or more, the net increase in the number of payouts minus the number of payouts is 3.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of acoustic devices 340 for performing an effect using sound are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the sound device 340, various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game are output.

Various operating means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operation means, the single bet button BT for inserting one medal and the max bet button MB for inserting a specified number of medals are used as the insertion operation means for inserting the credited (stored) medals. The first reel is rotationally driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and a stepping motor. Left stop button B1 to right stop button B3 as a stop operation means for the player to execute a stop operation that triggers to stop each of the reels R1 to 3 and the settlement to settle the credited medal. A button BS is also provided.

Further, a medal payout outlet MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout exit MO to the medal tray MP. ing. Further, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medals are stored in the game machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. The settlement process for paying out the number of medals to be performed is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payment exit MO to the medal tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by a main control unit 10 as a control board. The main control unit 10 receives input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change permission switch 250, and the setting change switch 260 as a plurality of operation detection means. , Various calculations for executing the game are performed, and the operation of the output means such as the effect device 300, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the main control display device 500 is controlled based on the calculation results.

Further, the main control unit 10 includes a setting changing means 100, an input receiving means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a gaming state. It includes a transition control means 170, a main storage means 190, an assist time control means (AT control means) 200, a signal output means 400, and a freeze control means 600. Each means constituting the main control unit 10 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the main storage means 190 at the time of executing each control process.

The setting change means 100 controls to change the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 of the main storage means 190 (setting change control). The setting change means 100 is output from the setting change switch 260 provided in the power supply device in the setting change permission state in which the setting change permission switch 250 is turned on and the setting change is permitted. Each time an input signal is received, the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 is cyclically changed in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 ... setting 6 → setting 1 → .... Further, in the slot machine 1, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 is fixed based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the operation of the start lever SL in the setting change permission state, and the setting change permission state is established. To finish. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a part of the winning areas that can be won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is changed according to the set value determined in the set value storage means 191. NS. That is, the setting changing means 100 is configured to be able to change the set value, which is a value at which the winning probability of the winning combination in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 can be changed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting change control by the setting change means 100 is executed, the control related to the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170 and the advantage executed by the AT control means 200. The control related to the section is configured to be initialized, the game state is set to the non-replay time (hereinafter, the replay time is also referred to as "RT") state described later, and the normal section is set. Has been done. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the control related to the auxiliary game executed by the AT control means 200 before the setting change is also configured to be initialized. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when the power supply to the main control unit 10 is cut off (power cutoff) and then the power supply is restarted again, the control related to the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170 And the control related to the advantageous section executed by the AT control means 200 is configured to be restarted from the state before the power failure. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when the power supply is restarted after the power failure occurs, the state before the power failure is maintained even for the control related to the auxiliary game executed by the AT control means 200 before the power failure. It is configured to be.

The insertion receiving means 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the fact that medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions (3 medals) have been inserted during the insertion acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. conduct. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI (see FIG. 1), the insertion receiving means 105 is inserted up to the specified number of insertions as the medal insertion switch 210 operates. Set the medal to the inserted state. Further, in the insertion receiving means 105, when a bet operation in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed while the medal is credited is executed, the bet switch 220 is activated and the specified number of insertions are made. The credited medal is set to the inserted state up to the limit.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions is accepted as the start operation of the game by the player, and the first operation is accepted. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to the third reel R3, and the internal lottery means 120 described later is an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number for lottery. In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but also is substantially irregular because the acquisition timing and the like are irregular even if the generation itself is regular. It also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination is successful based on a start signal output when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation. It is a means to perform, such as a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, and a lottery flag setting process.

In the lottery table selection process, which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the main storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery is determined based on the current gaming state. select. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various roles such as replays, small wins and bonuses, and unwinning (loss). ..

In the following description, the bonus means a role of operating the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device by winning a prize, and the bonus operation means the bonus winning the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device. It means that it operates, and the bonus state means a state in which the accessory or the accessory continuous actuating device is activated.

In the random number determination process, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 for each game is acquired based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. It is compared with the lottery table, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on the comparison result.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is set from the non-established state (first flag state, OFF state) to the established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning combinations is set in the established state. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry over the established state to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and the established state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. There is a lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to the non-established state. Further, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the main storage means 190.

The reel control means 130 drives the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by the player executing the start operation to the start lever SL. The reel rotation control that starts and controls the rotation mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is executed. Further, the reel control means 130 has a left stop button corresponding to each reel when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes a rotation state of steady rotation at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm). When the right stop button B3 is pressed from B1 to B1, the control for enabling the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed. Then, when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 that has detected the stop operation, the reel control means 130 has each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 corresponding to the stop switch 240 that has detected the stop operation. Control to stop (reel stop control).

In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player first presses the effective left stop button B1 to right stop button B3. The pressing operation of is also described as a first stop operation, a second pressing operation is also described as a second stop operation, and a third pressing operation is also described as a third stop operation.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a predetermined period from the time when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 is pressed (the time when the stop switch 240 detects the stop operation). By the time 190 ms has elapsed, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. Here, when the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined from the diameter and rotation speed of each reel, and the reel is stopped from the time when the stop button is pressed. It is configured to be rotatable for up to 4 frames before it is done.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a total of five frames from the frame displayed on the effective line L1 at the time of pressing the stop button to the rotation of four frames are performed. , It is a range (pull-in range) in which a symbol can be pulled in on the effective line L1.

When the reel stop control is executed, the reel control means 130 has a pull-in process for stopping the rotating reel so that the winning combination for which the lottery flag is set can be won as much as possible, and the lottery flag is not set. A logic calculation to find the stop position of the spinning reel based on a preset priority by a logic calculation including a kicking process that stops the spinning reel so that the winning combination set in the established state cannot be won. Processing and table reference processing for determining the stop position of the rotating reel with reference to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 194 of the main storage means 190 are performed, and the rotating reel is stopped. The symbol is displayed on the effective line L1 (hereinafter, stopping the rotating reel by the reel stop control and displaying the symbol on the effective line L1 is also described as "stop display").

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the method of obtaining the priority of the candidate for the stop position when a plurality of types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1. There are a method of obtaining priority (number priority control) and a method of obtaining priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined dividend for a small winning combination (number priority control). However, when executing the number priority control, if small wins with the same payout are won in duplicate, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win each small win is assumed to be the same. Be treated.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, the winning determination table of the main storage means 190, referring to the winning determination table stored in the storage means 195, is placed on the effective line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the displayed symbol combinations are in the form of winning a predetermined combination. Then, the winning judgment table is set so that it can be judged whether or not a bonus, a replay, or a small winning combination has been won (hereinafter referred to as "winning judgment") by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 when each reel is stopped. It is prepared. In the following description, the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the winning combination is also described as "winning symbol combination".

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when a small winning combination wins, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when the replay wins a prize. Causes the replay processing means 160 to perform a process of executing the game without consuming medals in the next game, and when a winning combination that triggers the transition of the game state such as a bonus is won, the game state transition control means 170 is used to perform the game state. Is performed.

The payout control means 150 performs a payout process for paying out medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are used as the payout device. Control is performed so that the hopper unit 320 is paid out.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the number of medals specified by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. If medals are allowed to be credited, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the main storage means 190 instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit 320. A credit addition process is performed to add the number of medals to be paid out (the number of medals), and a process of virtually paying out medals is performed.

When the winning determination means 140 determines that the symbol combination indicating the winning of any one of the plurality of types of replay combinations described later is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, the replay processing means 160 stops and displays the winning of the replay. Performs a replay process (replay process) that sets the game to a ready state so that the game can be executed without the need to insert medals for the next game. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay wins a prize, an automatic insertion process is performed in which a specified number of medals are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). We wait for the next start operation for the start lever SL with the same effective line L1 as the previous game set.

The game state transition control means 170 performs a process of shifting the game state between a plurality of game states and a process of operating and ending the bonus. Here, as the transition condition of each gaming state, one condition may be defined or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When multiple conditions are defined, the game is based on the fact that any one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. The state can be transferred to another gaming state.

The AT control means 200 is based on an advantageous section (advantageous period), which is a section (period) in which an auxiliary game capable of executing a winning assist that assists a winning of a specific combination is executed, and an internal lottery result by the internal lottery means 120. The AT control data storage means 197 stores the control related to the transition between the normal section (non-advantageous period, non-advantageous section), which is the section (period) in which the control related to the auxiliary game is not executed, and the game is executed. Execute using the data that is being used. The AT control data storage means 197 includes an advantageous section transition lottery table used in an advantageous section transition lottery for determining whether or not to start an advantageous section in a normal section, and an AT state and a non-AT state executed in the advantageous section. Data used in various controls related to a plurality of types of effect states including the above (various flags, counters, etc. set in the ON state or the OFF state by a predetermined control process) are stored.

The AT control means 200 sets the effect state to the AT state (assist time state) under a predetermined condition in the advantageous section, and makes it possible to win a specific winning combination in the main control display device 500 composed of the 7-segment display. By displaying information (an example of operation instruction information) corresponding to the operation order (correct answer batting order) of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3, the winning assistance (correct answer batting order notification) for assisting the winning of a specific combination is performed. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the winning assistance by the AT control means 200 is executed, the effect control means 180, which will be described later, executes the winning assistance effect of displaying the index corresponding to the correct batting order on the effect display device 330. As described above, in the slot machine 1, in the AT state, the operation mode of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 is notified by the winning assistance, so that the auxiliary game (AT game, notification game) advantageous to the player can be performed. Will be executed.

The AT control means 200 ends the advantageous section and starts the normal section from the next game when a predetermined end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied, and various flags, numerical values, etc. set in the advantageous section are used for the advantageous section. Execution of termination processing as a predetermined initialization processing, which is a processing for initializing information related to. Further, the AT control means 200 executes the winning assistance in the advantageous section when the winning assistance is executed after the advantageous section is started, so that the medal payout rate becomes 1 or more. The section notification unit 500A is turned on before the game. Therefore, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to turn off the section notification unit 500A even when the advantageous section is started, when the winning assistance is not executed.

The AT control means 200 sets a value "1500" as an initial value in the first advantageous section counter 197a in the game in which the advantageous section is started, and each time the game is executed, the value corresponds to one game. A certain value "1" is subtracted from the value (stored value) stored in the first advantageous section counter 197a, and the game number update process for cumulatively updating the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is executed. Further, the AT control means 200 performs a difference number update process in which the value (difference number) obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out from the game that started the advantageous section by the number of medals inserted is cumulatively recorded in the second advantageous section counter 197b. Run.

When the AT control means 200 of the present embodiment is controlled in an advantageous section, the value “1” is a value corresponding to one game each time one game is executed, regardless of the gaming state. The game number update process of cumulatively subtracting (updating) to the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a and the value corresponding to the difference number of medals are cumulatively updated to the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b. Execute the difference number update process.

Here, in the difference number update process for updating the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b, the AT control means 200 determines that the number of medals paid out in the game is less than the specified number of inputs, so that the second advantageous section counter 197b If the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is less than the value "0" when the stored value is subtracted, the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is set to the value "0". As a result, the AT control means 200 can fix the value when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes the lowest point to the value "0", so that the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b can be fixed. In the control process using the above, it is no longer necessary to change the value that is the threshold value for determination according to the specific numerical value at the lowest point, and the load of the control process using the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is reduced. be able to.

When the AT control means 200 has executed 1500 games, that is, when the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a becomes the value "0" as the first value, or when the most medals are consumed in the advantageous section. When the player has acquired more than 2400 medals, that is, when the value "2401" is reached from the time when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is the lowest value (lowest point), the advantageous section It is determined that the specific end condition is satisfied as the predetermined end condition for ending the game, and the predetermined end process for ending the advantageous section and starting the normal section from the next game is executed.

The AT control means 200 initializes all the information used in various control processes in the advantageous section such as each flag set to the ON state in the advantageous section and the value set in the advantageous section in the predetermined end process described in more detail later. do. The AT control means 200 can end the advantageous section even when a predetermined end condition (normal end condition) other than the specific end condition is satisfied, and even when the normal end condition is satisfied. Execute the termination process. The details of the normal termination condition set by the AT control means 200 of the present embodiment will be described later.

The signal output means 400 has various signals related to the progress of the game, such as a state controlled by each means constituting the main control unit 10, a signal relating to a rotation mode and a stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the like. (Predetermined information) is configured to be at least output to the first relay board 30 and the second relay board 40 as the relay control unit, and the slot machine is configured via the first relay board 30 and the second relay board 40. Output to the test device TM as an external test device provided outside of 1.

The main control unit 10 outputs signals output from various lamps and sensors, a phase signal of a stepping motor that rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the like as a result of an internal lottery toward the first relay board 30. do. Further, the main control unit 10 outputs a signal or information (command) related to the simulated game to the second relay board 40 when the simulated game is executed by the freeze control means 600 described later. Further, when the winning assistance by the AT control means 200 described later is executed, the main control unit 10 outputs the information of the instruction (winning assistance) related to the game toward the second relay board 40.

The first relay board 30 and the second relay board 40 are electrically connected to the test device TM. The first relay board 30 has unidirectional communication that enables only signal input from the main control unit 10 for communication connection with the main control unit 10, signal input from the main control unit 10, and main control unit. A changeover switch SW that can switch between bidirectional communication that enables output of a signal toward 10 and switching is provided. The first relay board 30 can output a signal to the main control unit 10 when the changeover switch SW is in the ON state. Further, the first relay board 30 can communicate with the test device TM when the changeover switch SW is in the ON state.

The second relay board 40 has a CPU that analyzes the information (command) output from the main control unit 10, and is configured to be able to output a signal based on the input command to the test device TM. .. Details of signal output control to the test apparatus TM using the main control unit 10, the first relay board 30, and the second relay board 40 will be described later.

The freeze control means 600 executes a freeze process, which is a process of generating a freeze that temporarily delays the progress of a normal game. The freeze control means 600 of the present embodiment controls the reels based on a start signal output when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation as a freeze. Within the period until the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 240 is enabled in the means 130, the rotating cylinder effect for operating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in a specific mode is executed.

The freeze executed by the freeze control means 600 is not limited to the one that temporarily interrupts the progress of the normal game and delays the progress of the game by executing the rotation body effect. The freeze may be such that the progress of a normal game can be temporarily interrupted to delay the progress of the game, for example, the operation on a valid stop button may be temporarily disabled, or a single. The operation on the bet button BT, the max bet button MB, the start lever SL, and the like may be temporarily invalidated. Further, the details of the rotating cylinder effect executed by the freeze control means 600 will be described later.

The sub-control unit 20 is communicatively connected to the main control unit 10 so as to be able to receive the signal from the main control unit 10 and to be unable to transmit the signal to the main control unit 10 so that the sub-control unit 20 can perform unidirectional communication. Based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control unit 10, various calculations for executing the effect are performed, and the output means of the effect device 300 including the effect display device 330 and the sound device 340 based on the calculation results. Controls the behavior of. The functions of the sub-control unit 20 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RWM, ROM, and the like. It is realized by software consisting of a predetermined program. The sub-control unit 20 of the present embodiment has a CPU (hereinafter, the CPU of the sub-control unit 20 is also referred to as a “sub CPU”) as a processor. Further, the sub-control unit 20 is provided with the effect control means 180 and the sub-storage means 181 on the ROM of the sub-control unit 20. Each means constituting the sub-control unit 20 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the sub-storage means 181 at the time of executing each control process.

The effect control means 180 relates to a game such as an image or video effect performed by using the effect display device 330, an acoustic effect performed by using the sound device 340, or the like, based on the effect data stored in the sub-storage means 181. Controls the production. Specifically, when the player operates each configuration of the slot machine 1 for inserting a medal, operating a single bet button BT, a max bet button MB, a start lever SL, a left stop button B1 to a right stop button B3, and the like. , 1st reel R1 to 3rd reel with the lamp and LED lighting or blinking, the sound output from the sound device 340, and the start signal output from the start switch 230 when a game event such as a change in the game state occurs. By executing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R3, the effect of enlivening the game and the execution control of the effect for assisting the game are performed. Further, the effect control means 180 causes each configuration constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state.

In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 provides the content notified by the winning assistance when the AT control means 200 executes the winning assistance (for example, notification of the correct batting order when the winning area "batting order bell 1" is won, etc.). A prize-winning auxiliary effect to be notified by an effect using the effect device 300 is executed.

2. 2. Configuration of the Game Machine in the Present Embodiment Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 9, the details of each configuration included in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

<Internal lottery means>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing internal lottery tables A to C, which are internal lottery tables selected in each gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The internal lottery table A is selected when the gaming state is the non-RT state. In the internal lottery table A, random numbers correspond to the winning area where the small winning combination is won, the winning area where the small winning combination and the bonus are won, the winning area where the bonus is won, and the winning area where the replay is won. It is attached and is configured to win either a small role, a replay or a bonus. Further, in the internal lottery table A, the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a regular big bonus (hereinafter, the regular big bonus is also referred to as "RBB") as a bonus continuous operation device for the first-class special bonus, and the winning area " By winning either "RBB & 1-card combination" or the winning area "RBB", the RBB is set to the established state.

The internal lottery table B is selected when the RBB is won in the non-RT state and the bonus is established, which is the gaming state to be transferred by setting the RBB to the established state. In the internal lottery table B, the random numbers associated with the small winning combination in the internal lottery table A and the random numbers associated with the winning area in which the small winning combination and the bonus are duplicated are associated with the small winning combination. The random numbers associated with the replay in the internal lottery table A and the random numbers associated with the bonus are associated with the replay.

The internal lottery table C is selected in a bonus state, which is a gaming state that is transferred when the RBB wins and the RBB is activated. The internal lottery table C is set so that the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than the winning probability of the small winning combination set in either the internal lottery table A or the internal lottery table B.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bell A, bell B, one-card combination A to one-sheet combination F, and rare as small winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as "winning combination") that can be won when winning in the internal lottery. The winning area (winning mode) is the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 12" and the winning area "RBB & 1". A winning area "one-card combination", a winning area "JAC1", and a winning area "JAC2" are set. Here, the "batting order" means the order in which the pressing operations are executed for the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. Further, in the following description, the timing at which the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed is also referred to as “pressing timing”.

Winning area "Batting order bell 1" -Winning area "Batting order bell 6" is a winning area that is duplicated in Bell A and at least one of 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F. The roles are different. In the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6", a batting order (correct answer batting order) is set so that the bell A can be won. At the time of winning from the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6", in the slot machine 1, when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the bell A wins a prize. , The left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order different from the correct batting order (incorrect batting order), and one of the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F for which the pressing timing is won can be won. When the timing is right, one of the winning 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F wins, and any of the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F in the wrong batting order and the pressing timing is won. If it is not possible to win a prize, it will be missed (non-winning) without winning any of the roles.

Winning area "Batting order bell 7" -Winning area "Batting order bell 12" is a winning area where you win at least one of Bell B and 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F. The roles are different. In the winning area "batting order bell 7" to the winning area "batting order bell 12", a batting order (correct answer batting order) is set so that the bell B can be won. At the time of winning from the winning area "batting order bell 7" to the winning area "batting order bell 12", in the slot machine 1, when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the bell B wins. , The left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order different from the correct batting order (incorrect batting order), and one of the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F for which the pressing timing is won can be won. When the timing is right, one of the winning 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F wins, and any of the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F in the wrong batting order and the pressing timing is won. If it is not possible to win a prize, it will be missed (non-winning) without winning any of the roles.

The winning area "RBB & 1-card combination" is an area where the RBB, 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F are duplicated and won. At the time of winning the winning area "RBB & 1-card combination", in the slot machine 1, one of the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination F for which the pressing timing of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 is won can be won. If it is the timing, one of the winning 1-card winning combination A to 1-card winning combination F wins, and any of the winning 1-card winning combination A to 1-card winning combination F in the wrong batting order and the pressing timing is won. If it is not possible to win a prize, it will be missed (non-winning) without winning any of the roles.

The winning area "1 piece combination" is the same small combination as the winning area "RBB & 1 piece combination", and the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed at the same time. ~ When any of the 1-card winning combination F can be won, any of the winning 1-card winning combination A to 1-card winning combination F wins, and the batting order is incorrect and the pressing timing is won. If any of the 1-card winning combination A to the 1-card winning combination F cannot be won, the winning combination will not be won (non-winning). It is a winning area and has a difference in whether or not the RBB is included in the lottery.

The winning area "rare role" is configured so that a rare role can be won when the right stop button B3 is pressed at an appropriate timing, and the right stop button B3 is pressed at the right stop button B3 to win the rare role. If it is not possible to do so, it will be missed (non-winning) without winning any of the roles. In the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment, with respect to the winning probability of each winning mode including the small winning combination, the probability of winning the winning area "rare winning combination" is one of the winning modes including other small winning combinations. It is configured as a so-called rare role, which has a lower probability than the probability.

Next, the winning area including the replay will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning area "normal replay 1", a winning area "normal replay 2", and a winning area "rare replay" are set as winning areas including only replays.

The winning area "normal replay 1" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. The winning area is won in the replay A, and the replay A can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. Has been done.

The winning area "normal replay 2" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, and the replay A and the replay B are simultaneously won, and the batting order and the pressing timing are set. Regardless, Replay A can be won. Further, in the winning area "normal replay 2", the random number associated with the winning area "normal replay 2" in the internal lottery table A and the random number associated with the winning area "RBB" are included in the internal lottery. It is associated with the table B, and is configured as a winning area in which the winning probability is increased by shifting the gaming state from the non-RT state to the bonus establishment state.

The winning area "rare replay" is a winning area that is set in each of the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B by winning the rare replay, and is configured so that the rare replay can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. ing. In the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment, with respect to the winning probability of each winning mode including the replay, the probability of winning the winning area "rare replay" is the winning area "normal replay 1" and the winning area "normal replay 2". It is configured as a so-called rare replay, which has a lower probability than the probability of winning.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the role to which the carry-over possible flag is associated is RBB, and the small combination and the replay are associated with the carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the winning area including the RBB is won in the internal lottery, the state in which the lottery flag of the winning RBB is established is carried over until the RBB wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of the small winning combination and the replay even in the game in which the establishment state of the lottery flag of the RBB is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, if a small winning combination or replay is won in a game in which the establishment state of the RBB lottery flag is carried over, the already won RBB lottery flag and the small winning in the internal lottery. A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a combination and a lottery flag for replay is set in the established state.

<Reel control means>
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the priority order of the winning combination to be stopped on the effective line L1 in the reel stop control is determined in the order of "replay> small winning combination>bonus" regardless of the gaming state. Has been done. That is, when the bonus and the small winning combination or the bonus and the replay are won in duplicate, the reel control means 130 executes a stop control for winning the small winning combination or the replay in preference to the bonus.

<Dividend for small roles>
In the present embodiment, the payouts of Bell A and Bell B are set to the number of payouts (for example, 10) larger than the specified number of input (3). Further, the payouts of the 1-card combination A to the 1-card combination F and the rare combination are set to the number of payouts (for example, 1 card) smaller than the specified number of input.

<Game state transition control means>
FIG. 4A is a state transition diagram showing a game state that can be transferred from each game state in the control related to the transition of the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the non-RT state is a gaming state (initial gaming state, normal gaming state) corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and the bonus is not activated or established. It is in a non-bonus state. In the non-RT state, the gaming state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

The bonus establishment state is a gaming state in which the winning area "RBB" or the winning area "RBB & 1-card combination" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, and the RBB is set to the established state. In the bonus establishment state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table B in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

The bonus state is a gaming state that is transferred when the RBB wins and the RBB is activated. In the bonus state, the game state transition control means 170 determines whether the end condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out, and determines whether a predetermined number of medals to be paid out (for example, 100 medals) is satisfied. ) Is paid out, the bonus state is terminated by ending the operation of the RBB, and the gaming state is shifted to the non-RT state, which is the non-bonus state. In the bonus state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute the internal lottery using the internal lottery table C.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the internal lottery table C, the winning area "JAC1" in which all the small roles of the bell A, the bell B, the 1-card combination A to the 1-card combination F, and the rare role are won, and the 1-card combination A A random number is associated with the winning area "JAC2" in which the winning combination F and all the rare winning combinations are won.

The bonus state will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the winning area "JAC1" or the winning area "JAC2" in the bonus state in which the internal lottery table C is selected is a small winning combination in the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. The probability of winning any of the winning areas including is higher than the probability of winning a small winning combination in the bonus state, that is, the probability of winning a small winning combination in the gaming state when the RBB is not activated other than the bonus state. Is set to. Further, the probability of winning the winning area "JAC1" in the internal lottery table C is the probability of winning each of the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 12" in the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. It is set to a higher probability than.

Due to such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of all the small winning combinations is higher in the bonus state than in the non-RT state in which the bonus is not activated and in the bonus established state. At the same time, the probability of winning one of the small roles is also increased.

Further, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the winning area "JAC1" in the bonus state is the probability of winning in any of the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" (winning area "batting order bell 6"). 1 ”to the winning probability of the winning area“ batting order bell 6 ”totaled) and the winning area“ batting order bell 7 ”to winning area“ batting order bell 12 ”(winning area“ batting order bell 7 ”) -The probability of winning in any of the winning area "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 12" (winning area), which is higher than the winning probability of the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning area "Batting order bell 12"). It is configured to be lower than the winning probability of the sum of the winning probabilities of the "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 12").

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of first small batting orders (bell A, bell B) set to payouts larger than the number of input of game value required at the start of the game. Multiple types of first winning modes (winning area "batting order bell 1" to winning area "batting order bell 12") and multiple types of first small winning combinations are duplicated. It has a second winning mode (winning area "JAC1") to be won, and the internal lottery means 120 has a plurality of types of first winning modes in a normal gaming state (non-RT state) and a bonus establishment state. In addition to the internal lottery, the internal lottery is configured so that the second winning mode exists in the bonus state (bonus state). Further, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is higher than the probability of winning in any of a plurality of types of the first winning mode in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state and the bonus established state. It is low, and the winning probability of each of all the small wins in the internal lottery in the bonus state is configured to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of each of the small wins in the internal lottery in the normal game state and the bonus established state.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate is less than 100% in the bonus state.

Here, in the game state other than the bonus state, when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 12" are won, the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 must be pressed in the correct batting order. Since the structure is such that the bell B cannot be won, the probability that either the bell A or the bell B will be won can be operated by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 in the correct batting order from the six batting orders. Limited to cases. On the other hand, when the AT game in which the winning assistance control is executed by the AT control means 200 described later is executed, the correct batting order is notified when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 12" are won. Therefore, the probability that either Bell A or Bell B will win can be increased up to 6 times as compared with the case where the winning assist control is not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, two types of bell A and bell B are set as the winning combination (specific combination) for paying out more medals than the specified number of medals to be awarded when the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order. ing. Then, the probability of obtaining the winning mode including the specific combination in the bonus state is compressed to about 1/2 of the probability of obtaining the winning mode including the specific combination in the gaming state other than the bonus state. With this configuration, an internal lottery is performed with a mode in which N types of specific roles are won without overlapping each other in a game state other than the bonus state, and N types of specific roles are won in duplicate in the bonus state. The probability that a winning mode including a specific combination will be obtained in a bonus state will be reduced to about 1 / N of the probability that a winning mode including a specific combination will be obtained in a gaming state other than the bonus state. Can be compressed. As a result, the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state can be lowered to less than 100%, and then the medal acquisition performance related to the AT game can be designed. The degree of freedom in design can be dramatically improved.

<AT control means>
FIG. 4B is a state transition diagram showing details of a normal section and an advantageous section controlled by the AT control means 200 of the present embodiment and an effect state controlled during the advantageous section.

As described above, the normal section is a period during which control regarding the auxiliary game based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is not executed. The AT control means 200 is a lottery for determining whether or not to end the normal section and start the advantageous section based on the winning area won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 in the game in the normal section. To execute.

In the advantageous section lottery, first, the AT control means 200 receives data from the AT control data storage means 197 in which "start of advantageous section" and "loss (unwinning)" are associated with each of the plurality of random numbers. Acquire the advantageous section transition lottery table which is a table. Then, the AT control means 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation means 110, compares the acquired random number with the advantageous section transition lottery table, and determines whether or not to start the advantageous section based on the comparison result.

The AT control means 200 multiplies the winning probability of the winning area won in the internal lottery and the winning probability of "start of the advantageous section" in the advantageous section lottery so that the probability is 1/17500 or more. To execute.

The AT control means 200 of the present embodiment has a winning area "batting order bell 1" to a winning area "batting order bell 12", a winning area "rare role", a winning area "normal replay 1", and a winning area in an internal lottery in a non-RT state. Winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" ~ Winning Area "Batting Order Bell 12", Winning Area "Rare Replay", Winning Area "RBB", Winning Area "RBB & 1 Card", and Internal Lottery with Bonus Established When you win the winning area "Rare role", the winning area "Normal replay 1", the winning area "Rare replay", the winning area "1 piece role", and when you execute the advantageous section lottery and win the other winning areas. Is configured not to execute the advantageous section lottery. Further, the AT control means 200 executes an advantageous section lottery that wins the "start of the advantageous section" with a probability of approximately 100%.

In the advantageous section, the AT control means 200 has a plurality of types of effect states, a normal non-AT state and a CZ state, as a non-AT state in which the auxiliary game is not executed, and has an AT state in which the auxiliary game can be executed. doing. Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the stay ratio of the advantageous section in the entire game can be 70% or more.

The normal non-AT state is an effect state (normal effect state) corresponding to the normal state among a plurality of types of effect states, which is set when the state has not shifted to another effect state. When the effect state shifts to the normal non-AT state, the AT control means 200 sets the value "700" as an initial value in the normal non-AT game number counter (not shown) that counts the number of games in the normal non-AT state. The AT control means 200 executes a decrement update in which the stored value of the normal non-AT game number counter is subtracted by the value "1" corresponding to one game each time the game is executed in the normal non-AT state. Then, the AT control means 200 determines that the transition condition to the CZ state is satisfied when the stored value of the normal non-AT game number counter becomes the value "0", and changes the effect state from the normal non-AT state to the CZ. Move to the state.

Further, the AT control means 200 draws a lottery as to whether or not to determine the transition to the AT state in the case where the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery and the case where the winning area "rare replay" is won. Execute the AT lottery during normal times. When the "transition to the AT state" is won in the normal AT lottery, the AT control means 200 determines that the transition condition to the AT state (AT transition condition) is satisfied, and changes the effect state from the normal non-AT state to the AT. Move to the state.

The CZ state is a production state in which the probability of shifting to the AT state in which the winning assistance, which is an advantageous privilege for the player, is executed is higher than that in the normal non-AT state, and is more advantageous than the normal non-AT state. At the start of the CZ state, the AT control means 200 sets a value (for example, 32 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in the CZ game number counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197, and the game is executed. Each time, the decrement update is executed by subtracting the stored value of the CZ game number counter by the value "1" corresponding to one game.

The AT control means 200 is configured to execute a CZ middle AT lottery for determining whether or not to determine the transition to the AT state in the game in which the CZ state is started. When the "transition to the AT state" is won in the AT lottery during the CZ, the AT control means 200 shifts the effect state from the CZ state to the AT state after the game of 32 games is executed from the start of the CZ state. On the other hand, if the "transition to the AT state" is not won in the AT lottery during the CZ, the AT control means 200 ends the CZ state after 32 games of the game are executed from the start of the CZ state. When the AT control means 200 ends the CZ state in a state where the AT transition condition is not satisfied, the AT control means 200 determines that the normal end condition is satisfied among the end conditions of the advantageous section, terminates the advantageous section, and starts from the next game. Executes a predetermined end process to start the interval.

In the CZ medium AT lottery, the AT control means 200 has a higher probability of winning the "transition to the AT state" than the normal medium AT lottery executed in the normal non-AT state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Run. Further, in the CZ middle AT lottery, the AT control means 200 wins the "transition to the AT state" by the winning area won in the internal lottery by acquiring the lottery table with reference to the winning area won in the internal lottery. It is configured so that the probability of doing it changes. When the AT control means 200 wins the winning area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay" in the internal lottery, the AT control means 200 wins the "transition to the AT state" with a higher probability than the case where the other winning areas are won. Get a possible lottery table.

In this way, in the game at the start of the CZ state, the CZ medium AT lottery that can be won in the "transition to the AT state" is executed regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the internal lottery is performed for the CZ medium AT lottery. If you win the winning area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay", you can win the "transition to AT state" with a higher probability than if you win the other winning areas. It is configured as a more advantageous production state for the player than the normal non-AT state, which may be determined as "transition to AT state" only when the area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay" is won. ing.

The AT state is a state in which an auxiliary game in which winning assistance is executed can be executed. In the AT state, the AT control means 200 can execute the winning assistance based on winning the winning area in which the winning combination changes depending on the batting order of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. It is configured. Here, the roles (specific roles) in which the probability of winning by the winning assistance increases are the bells A and B at the time of winning in the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 12". The AT control means 200 causes the main control display device 500 to display a display notifying the correct batting order as a winning aid.

At the start of the AT state, the AT control means 200 sets an initial value (for example, 50 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in the AT game number counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197, and the game is executed. Each time, the decrement update is executed by subtracting the stored value of the AT game number counter by the value "1" corresponding to one game.

Further, when the AT control means 200 wins the winning area "rare combination" or the winning area "rare replay" in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the value determined by the lottery is set in the storage value of the AT game number counter. By deciding whether or not to add, it is configured to execute an additional lottery that determines whether or not to add (add) the period during which the AT state continues.

The AT control means 200 stores the storage value of the AT game number counter becomes “0” due to the decrement update executed each time the game is executed in the AT state, and the storage of the first advantageous section counter 197a in the AT state. The end condition of the AT state (AT end condition) is satisfied when the value reaches the value "1500" and when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b exceeds the value "2400" in the AT state. Is determined, and the AT state is terminated.

When the AT control means 200 ends the AT state based on the storage value of the AT game number counter becoming the value "0", the AT control means 200 determines that the normal end condition among the end conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, and determines that the normal end condition is satisfied. Is terminated and a predetermined termination process for starting a normal section from the next game is executed. Further, the AT control means 200 stores the case where the AT state is terminated based on the storage value of the first advantageous section counter 197a reaching the value "1500" in the AT state, and the storage of the second advantageous section counter 197b in the AT state. When the AT state is terminated based on the value exceeding the value "2400", it is determined that the specific end condition among the end conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section is terminated, and the normal section is started from the next game. Executes a predetermined end process to start.

<Signal output means>
In the present embodiment, the signal output means 400 is an output signal storage area provided in the main storage means 190 when the signal output control for outputting a signal to the first relay board 30 or the second relay board 40 is executed. A signal is output based on the value stored in 198 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 2, the main storage means 190 is provided with an output signal storage area 198, which is a storage area controlled by the signal output means 400.

The output signal storage area 198 has a plurality of output ports which are 1-byte (8-bit) areas. A value "0" or a value "1" is stored in each output port, and when the value is "0", it is a signal output that the signal corresponding to the bit in which the value "0" is stored is in the OFF state. When the value "1" is output by the means 400 toward at least one of the first relay board 30 and the second medium-term board 40, the signal corresponding to the bit in which the value "1" is stored is in the OFF state. Is output by the signal output means 400 toward at least one of the first relay board 30 and the second relay board 40.

FIG. 5 shows each bit of the first specific output port 198a, which is an output port used when a pseudo game (described later) is executed by the freeze control means 600, among a plurality of output ports constituting the output signal storage area 198. It is a figure explaining the signal associated with. The signal output means 400 of the present embodiment is configured to output each signal stored in the first specific output port 198a toward the second relay board 40.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the first specific output port 198a, bit 0 is a signal output for inputting to the test apparatus TM that the first reel R1 can be stopped by a first reel stoptable signal. Bit 1 is associated with a second reel stoptable signal, which is a signal output to input to the test apparatus TM that the second reel R2 can be stopped, and bit 2 is associated with the second reel R2. , A third reel stoptable signal, which is a signal output for inputting to the test apparatus TM that the third reel R3 can be stopped, is associated with the third reel R3.

The signal output means 400 is a bit of the specific output port 198a when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotate steadily and can be stopped by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. The value "1" is stored in each of 0 to 2 bits. Then, the signal output means 400 sets the bit corresponding to the reel to be stopped from the value "1" as the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button starts to stop when the stop button is pressed. Update to the value "0". Specifically, in the signal output means 400, for example, when the left stop button B1 is pressed as the first stop operation from the state where the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are all in steady rotation, the first reel As R1 starts to stop, the value stored in bit 0 of the specific output port 198a is updated from the value "1" to the value "0".

In the first specific output port 198a, the bit 3 is unused. Further, the bit 4 is associated with a game interruption signal, which is a signal output for inputting to the test apparatus TM that the freeze has occurred by the freeze control means 600. The signal output means 400 stores the value "1" in the bit 4 of the first specific output port 198a when the freeze occurs, and stores the value "0" in the bit 4 when the freeze ends.

Further, the bit 5 corresponds to a startable signal which is a signal output to input to the test apparatus TM that the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started by the start operation to the start lever SL. It is attached. Further, the bit 6 is associated with an input enable signal, which is a signal to be output for inputting to the test apparatus TM that a medal can be bet. Further, the bit 7 is a test device that the replay processing is executed by the replay processing means 160 due to the winning of the replay in the previous game, and the specified number of medals are set to the inserted state without inserting the medals. A replay signal, which is a signal to be output for input to the TM, is associated with the signal.

<Freeze control means>
The freeze control means 600 of the present embodiment rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by operating the start lever SL, and presses the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 to press the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. By temporarily stopping the 1st reel R1 to the 3rd reel R3, it is possible (possible) to execute a simulated game that allows the player to experience the game in a simulated manner. Here, the temporary stop is a control for stopping the rotation of the reel rotating by the rotating cylinder effect.

Specifically, in the slot machine 1, when the freeze control means 600 determines the execution of the pseudo game, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating based on the start signal output from the start switch 230. However, since it is before the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is enabled, the stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is processed as a temporary stop signal, and the reel rotation corresponding to the input temporary stop signal is performed. To cancel.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment executes a temporary stop of each reel by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 when the simulated game is executed as the rotating body effect. It is possible to give the player a simulated experience of the game and give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing a normal game without being aware that it is a reeling effect.

Here, since the pseudo game has the above-mentioned contents, the end timing changes depending on the timing when the player presses the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. Specifically, the pseudo game starts. If the player does not press the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 after that, the configuration can be continued until the player presses the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. ..

Further, the freeze control means 600 performs time counting using the pseudo game timer 199a, which is a timer provided in the main storage means 190, when the simulated game is started, and is the maximum time during which the simulated game can be continued. When at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotating when the duration (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the rotating first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped. By doing so, it is configured to end the pseudo game.

When the simulated game is completed, in the slot machine 1, since a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1 by the simulated game, the rotation start of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is synchronized with each other. The reel control means 130 executes a random delay process of randomly delaying the timing at which the rotation of each reel is started in order to prevent the winning of the winning from being assisted and the fairness of the game being impaired. Since the timing of the rotation start of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is not synchronized by the random delay processing, the slot machine 1 guarantees the fairness of the game even when the pseudo game is executed.

<Direction shortening request command>
As described above, the simulated game is a spinning effect in which the duration can be adjusted by the operation of the player. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game interruption signal is output to the test device TM by the signal output means 400 via the second relay board 40 when the simulated game is started, the test device TM is used. In order to shorten the time required for the test used, the signal output means 400 outputs the effect shortening request command, which is the identification information (command) for ending the simulated game in a short period of time, to the second relay board 40. It is configured.

FIG. 6 is an output port used to output an effect shortening request command based on the pseudo game being executed by the freeze control means 600 among the plurality of output ports constituting the output signal storage area 198. 2 It is a figure explaining the signal associated with each bit of a specific output port 198b.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the second specific output port 198b, bit 0 is a signal output to request that the signal output when the max bet button MB is pressed be output from the test apparatus TM. A certain max bet button pressing request signal is associated with the bit 1, and bit 1 is a signal output to request that the signal output when the start lever SL is pressed be output from the test device TM. A lever press request signal is associated with it.

Further, the bit 2 is associated with a left stop button pressing request signal, which is a request signal for outputting a signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test device TM toward the first relay board 30. The bit 3 has a middle stop button pressing request signal, which is a request signal for outputting a signal output when the middle stop button B2 is pressed from the test device TM toward the first relay board 30. Bit 4 is associated with the right stop button pressing request, which is a request signal for outputting the signal output when the right stop button B3 is pressed from the test device TM toward the first relay board 30. Signals are associated.

Further, in the second specific output port 198b, the bits 5 and 7 are unused, and the bit 6 first relays the signal output when the settlement button BS is pressed from the test apparatus TM. A settlement button press request signal, which is a request signal for outputting to the board 30, is associated with the request signal.

When the simulated game is started, the signal output means 400 uses the effect shortening timer 199b, which is a timer provided in the main storage means 190, every time a predetermined time (about 50 ms in the present embodiment) elapses. It is configured to output a production shortening request command.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to rotate at a rotation speed of 80 rpm when the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, each of which has 20 frames arranged on its peripheral surface, are constantly rotated. It is configured, and it takes 37.5 ms to rotate by one symbol. Due to such a configuration, the signal output means 400 takes a predetermined time to output a new effect shortening request command after outputting one effect shortening request command and then rotating one or more symbols. It is set to about 50 ms.

Further, as described above, in the simulated game of the present embodiment, after the temporary stop of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is executed by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3, the player Since the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are in a steady rotation after the random delay processing is executed without any operation, the value "1" is set to any of the bits 2 to 4 as the effect shortening request command. The stored command is output from the main control unit 10 toward the second relay board 40.

The second relay board 40 is, for example, a command (left stop) in which the value "1" is stored in bit 2 of the second specific output port 198b and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 2 as an effect shortening request command. When the button press request command) is input, the left stop button press signal for outputting the stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test device TM toward the first relay board 30 is displayed. Output to the test device TM. When the left stop button pressing signal is input from the second relay board 40, the test apparatus TM outputs a stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed toward the first relay board 30. The first relay board 30 receives a stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test apparatus TM, so that when the left stop button B1 is pressed toward the main control unit 10. The output stop signal is output.

In this embodiment, it takes about 2 to 3 ms from the time when the main control unit 10 outputs the effect shortening request command to the time when the signal corresponding to the effect shortening request command is input from the first relay board 30. It is configured to run in a short amount of time.

When the effect shortening request command is output, the signal output means 400 of the present embodiment stores the value "1" in the bit 2 of the second specific output port 198b and stores the value "0" in the bits other than the bit 2. The issued command (left stop button press request command) is first output, then the value "1" is stored in bit 3 of the second specific output port 198b, and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 3. A command (middle stop button press request command) is output, then the value "1" is stored in bit 4 of the second specific output port 198b, and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 4 (right). Output the stop button press request command).

By outputting the left stop button press request command to the right stop button press request command in this order every time a predetermined time elapses, the left stop button is output to the main control unit 10 from the test device TM via the first relay board 30. The stop signal when B1 is pressed to the stop signal when the right stop button B3 is pressed are input in order, and the input stop signals are processed as temporary stop signals, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are processed. Temporarily stop in the order of.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 has a configuration having a simulated game that is a reel effect in which the duration is changed by the operation of the player, and the execution of the simulated game is determined in the test using the test device TM. In addition, by outputting a signal that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 temporarily stop one by one every time a predetermined period elapses, the pseudo game can be performed in a short time while maintaining the characteristics of the pseudo game. It can be terminated and appropriate and rapid test execution can be achieved.

Further, by executing the above-mentioned control, in the slot machine 1, the main control unit 10 outputs the effect shortening request command to the second relay board 40, so that the operating means corresponding to the effect shortening request command is operated. The output of the signal output when the signal is output can be requested from the test device TM via the second relay board 40, and the requested signal is input from the test device TM to the first relay board 30. Since the signal output when the operation means corresponding to the effect shortening request command is operated from the first relay board 30, the signal output from the first relay board 30 is replaced with the operation to the operation means. It is possible. This effect shortening request command constitutes the effect shortening request information in the present embodiment.

Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1, after outputting one effect shortening request command, a predetermined time (about 50 ms) longer than the time required for the reel to rotate one symbol or more (about 37.5 ms) is set. The first reel R1 to the third reel, which are configured to output the next effect shortening request command after a lapse of time and are rotated and displayed on the effective line L1 when the first effect shortening request command is output. It is possible to prevent a situation that is difficult to occur when the player actually operates, such that the symbols of R3 are aligned, to be realized in a test using the test device TM.

<Control during rotation production>
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a rotating cylinder effect during control executed by each means constituting the main control unit 10 when the rotating cylinder effect is executed by the freeze control means 600 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the control during the rotating cylinder effect shown in FIG. 7, after the start lever SL is started by the player and the internal lottery is executed by the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130 causes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is executed until it becomes a steady rotation.

In the slot machine 1, the control during the rotating cylinder effect shown in FIG. 7 is executed regardless of whether or not the test using the test apparatus TM is executed. When the test using the test device TM is not performed, in the slot machine 1, the changeover switch SW provided on the first relay board 30 is turned off, so that the first relay board 30 is transferred to the main control unit 10. By stopping the output of the signal, the control during the rotation effect progresses depending on the operation of the player or the passage of time.

In the rotation effect during control, first, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the rotation effect executed this time is a pseudo game (S1). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the spinning effect executed this time is a pseudo game that can be completed by the player operating the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. doing.

If it is determined in the process of step S1 that the rotating body effect executed this time is a pseudo game (YES), the signal output means 400 starts outputting the game interruption signal (S2). In this process, the signal output means 400 sets the value “1” to the bit 4 of the first specific output port 198a, and starts outputting the game interruption signal toward the second relay board 40. The second relay board 40 outputs the game interruption signal output from the signal output means 400 toward the test device TM. As a result, the game interruption signal output from the main control unit 10 is input to the test device TM.

Next, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the maximum duration during which the simulated game can be continued has elapsed (S3). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the maximum duration has elapsed by referring to the pseudo game timer 199a, so that the freeze control is performed without waiting for the player's operation after the maximum duration has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the pseudo game is terminated by the means 600.

If it is determined in the process of step S3 that the maximum duration has not elapsed (NO), the signal output means 400 executes the second relay board command output process (S4). In this process, the signal output means 400 executes the second relay board command output process, which is the process related to the effect shortening request command to be output to the second relay board 40.

By executing the second relay board command output process, the slot machine 1 can output a signal corresponding to the effect shortening request command from the main control unit 10 to the test apparatus TM via the second relay board 40. , The signal requested by the effect shortening request command from the test apparatus TM can be input to the main control unit 10 via the first relay board 30.

Next, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 have been operated (S5). In this process, the signal output means 400 indicates whether a stop signal output based on the fact that any of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 is pressed by the player is input from the stop switch 240, or the test apparatus. It is determined whether or not the stop signal output from the TM is input via the first relay board 30, and none of the stop signals are input, and the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed. If it is determined that the signal is not present (NO), the signal output means 400 returns the process to step S3.

In the process of step S3, it is determined that the maximum duration has elapsed (YES), or in the process of step S5, it is determined that one of the stop signals is input and the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed. If this is the case (YES), the reel control means 130 starts a temporary stop of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button (S6). In this process, since the reel control means 130 is in the pseudo game, the input stop signal is processed as a temporary stop signal, and the temporary stop of the reel corresponding to the input stop signal is started. When the process of step S6 is executed based on the elapse of the maximum duration, the reel control means 130 starts a temporary stop for all the rotating reels.

Next, the signal output means 400 outputs a command regarding the temporarily stopped reel to the first relay board 30 based on the completion of the temporary stop of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button (S7). In this process, the signal output means 400 issues a command including information about the temporarily stopped reel, such as information about the temporarily stopped reel and a reel index of a symbol displayed on the effective line L1 in the temporarily stopped reel. 1 Output toward the relay board 30.

Here, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to temporarily stop within 190 ms after the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed in the simulated game, as in the main game. It is configured to execute the process of step S7 within 190 ms after executing the process of step S6.

Since the slot machine 1 is configured to execute the reel temporary stop control similar to the reel stop control in the main game in the simulated game, the command including the information regarding the temporarily stopped reel is described in the game. It is configured to output to the first relay board 30 as in the case, but if it is configured to execute the reel temporary stop control substantially the same as the reel stop control in this game, it is provisional. The command including the information regarding the stopped reel may be configured to be output to the first relay board 30 in substantially the same manner as in the case of this game. Further, in the slot machine 1, for example, when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed, the symbol rotated and displayed on the effective line L1 is pressed, and the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed. When executing a temporary stop that displays a stop after the reel corresponding to the pressing operation has made one rotation, the reel stop control in this game is such that the process of step S7 is executed after the reel has made one rotation and the temporary stop. When the reel temporary stop control different from the above is configured to be executed in the simulated game, the command including the information regarding the temporarily stopped reel is directed to the first relay board 30 at a timing different from that in the case of the main game. Specifically, even until the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped, the processing of step S8 and subsequent steps is executed without waiting for the execution of the processing of step S7. It may be configured.

Next, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed (S8). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed, that is, a reel that has not been temporarily stopped because the stop button has not been pressed yet and is rotating. If it is determined that there is a stop button that can be pressed, the process returns to step S3.

If it is determined in the process of step S8 that there is no stop button that can be pressed (NO), the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the maximum duration during which the simulated game can be continued has elapsed (S9). ). In this process, the signal output means 400 executes a process substantially similar to the process of step S3. The signal output means 400 may be configured to execute the same processing as the processing in step S3 in the processing in step S9.

If it is determined in the process of step S9 that the maximum duration has not elapsed (NO), the signal output means 400 determines whether or not all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped. (S10). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the reel stop control related to the temporary stop is executed by the reel control means 130, and all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped.

In the simulated game, since it is possible to execute the control related to the temporary stop of the reel different from the main game, even if all of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed, the first reel It is also possible to configure it as a rotating cylinder effect in which at least one rotation of R1 to the third reel R3 may be continued. Therefore, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped, and at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is temporarily stopped. If it is determined that this is not the case (NO), the process returns to step S9.

If it is determined in the process of step S10 that all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped (YES), is the signal output means 400 operating the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3? It is determined whether or not (S11). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are pressed by the player and the pressed state is not released. If it is determined that the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are being operated (YES), the process returns to step S9.

When it is determined in the process of step S9 that the maximum duration has elapsed (YES), or when it is determined in the process of step S11 that the operations of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 have been completed (NO). ), The signal output means 400 determines that the pseudo game by the freeze control means 600 has ended, and ends the output of the game interruption signal (S12). In this process, the signal output means 400 ends the output of the game interruption signal because the simulated game has ended.

By executing the processes of steps S9 to S11, the signal output means 400 ends the simulated game even when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are continuously pressed for the maximum duration. Is determined, and the output of the game interruption signal to the test device TM can be terminated.

Next, the reel control means 130 executes random delay processing (S13). In this process, since the simulated game is completed, the reel control means 130 executes a random delay process for randomly delaying the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in order to restart the main game. The rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is accelerated until the rotation becomes steady.

After executing the process of step S13 or in the process of step S1, if it is determined that the current rotation effect is not a pseudo game (NO), the signal output means 400 is the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is determined whether or not the rotation has become steady (S14). In this process, in the signal output means 400, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are in steady rotation, and the stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is enabled by the operation of pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. It is determined whether or not it has been done.

In the process of step S1, when it is determined that the current rotation effect is not a pseudo game, the slot machine is configured to skip the process of steps S2 to S13 and execute the process of step S14. In 1, when the freeze control means 600 executes a rotation effect that cannot be ended by the operation of the player, the main control unit 10 steps to output a game interruption signal or an effect shortening request command that does not require output. It is possible to prevent the processing of steps S2 to S13 from being executed, which puts pressure on the program capacity and reduces the processing speed.

When it is determined in the process of step S14 that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are not in steady rotation (NO), in the signal output means 400, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are in steady rotation. The process of step S14 is repeated until the result becomes. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 have reached steady rotation (YES), the signal output means 400 is pressed from the stop switch 240 by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. Since the output stop signal is enabled, the output of the first reel stoptable signal to the third reel stoptable signal, which is a signal indicating that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped, is started. (S15), the control during the reeling effect is terminated.

<Second relay board command output processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a second relay board command output process executed in step S4 of the control during the rotating cylinder effect shown in FIG. 7.

In the second relay board command output process, the signal output means 400 first determines whether or not the effect shortening timer 199b is 0 (S21). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not the effect shortening timer 199b is 0 and the timing is such that the effect shortening request command can be output, and the effect shortening timer 199b is not 0. If it is determined (NO), the second relay board command output process is terminated without outputting the effect shortening request command.

The main control unit 10 of the present embodiment updates the effect shortening timer 199b in a process different from the control during the rotating cylinder effect and the second relay board command output process. Specifically, the main control unit 10 performs a timer update process for updating each timer including the pseudo game timer 199a and the effect shortening timer 199b provided in the main storage means 190 before the start of the control during the rotation effect. Therefore, every time the timer update process is executed, the decrement update that subtracts the stored value of each timer by 1 is executed. Further, the main control unit 10 performs a timer update process at the time of executing the interrupt process once every predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) among the interrupt processes executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1.49 ms). Is configured to run.

If it is determined in the process of step S21 that the stored value of the effect shortening timer 199b is 0 (YES), the signal output means 400 determines whether or not there is a pushable stop button (S22). In this process, the signal output means 400 determines whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed, that is, a reel that has not been temporarily stopped because the stop button has not been pressed yet and is rotating. If it is determined that all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped (NO), the second relay board command output process is terminated without outputting the effect shortening request command.

If it is determined in the process of step S22 that there is a stop button that can be pressed (YES), the signal output means 400 executes the effect shortening request command output process (S23).

As described above, when the signal output means 400 of the present embodiment outputs the effect shortening request command with the start of the simulated game, the value "1" is stored in the bit 2 of the second specific output port 198b. A command in which the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 2 (left stop button press request command), then the value "1" is stored in bit 3 of the second specific output port 198b, and the value "1" is stored in bits other than bit 3. A command in which the value "0" is stored (middle stop button press request command), then the value "1" is stored in bit 4 of the second specific output port 198b, and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 4. The production shortening request command is output in the order of the command (right stop button press request command).

The signal output means 400 of the present embodiment is one of the rotating signals when two of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are already temporarily stopped when the effect shortening request command is output. The value is stored in bits 2 to 4 of the second specific output port 198b so as to output the effect shortening request command composed of the stop button press request command corresponding to the reel.

Further, when the signal output means 400 outputs the effect shortening request command, if one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is already temporarily stopped, the signal output means 400 is rotating as the effect shortening request command. When outputting the stop button press request command corresponding to one reel, the stop button press request command should be output in the order of left stop button press request command> middle stop button press request command> right stop button press request command. The values are stored in bits 2 to 4 of the second specific output port 198b. Specifically, when the signal output means 400 outputs the effect shortening request command in a state where the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotated and the second reel R2 is temporarily stopped, the second specification is made. After outputting a command (left stop button press request command) in which the value "1" is stored in bit 2 of the output port 198b and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 2, the second specific output port 198b A command (right stop button press request command) in which the value "1" is stored in bit 4 and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 4 is output. Further, when the signal output means 400 outputs the effect shortening request command in a state where the second reel R3 and the third reel R3 are rotated and the first reel R1 is temporarily stopped, the second specific output port 198b After outputting a command (middle stop button press request command) in which the value "1" is stored in bit 3 of and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 3, bit 4 of the second specific output port 198b is output. A command (right stop button press request command) in which the value "1" is stored and the value "0" is stored in bits other than bit 4 is output.

In the process of step S23, the signal output means 400 gives a command corresponding to the stop signal requesting output from the test apparatus TM in this process among the left stop button push request command to the right stop button push request command. 2 Output toward the relay board 40.

Next, the signal output means 400 sets a value for timing a predetermined time in the effect shortening timer 199b (S24), and ends the second relay board command output process. In this process, the signal output means 400 sets the set value of the effect shortening timer 199b set from the execution frequency of the timer update process, the cycle for outputting the effect shortening request command, and the effect shortening timer 199b. As described above, the main control unit 10 of the present embodiment executes the timer update process at the time of executing the interrupt process once every three times among the interrupt processes executed every 1.49 ms, and issues the effect shortening request command for about 50 ms. Since the configuration is such that each output is made, the value "11" is set as the set value in the process of step S24.

As a result, in the slot machine 1, the timer update process executed at the time of executing the interrupt process once every three times out of the interrupt processes executed every 1.49 ms is executed 11 times, and 49.17 (= 1. When 49 × 3 × 11) ms have elapsed, the value of the effect shortening timer 199b becomes 0, and the signal output means 400 outputs a new effect shortening request command.

The main control unit 10 is configured so that when the simulated game is started, the same value as the set value set in the process of step S24 is set in the effect shortening timer 199b, and the simulated game is started. Along with this, it prevents the immediate production shortening request command from being output.

<Timing of signal output when a simulated game is executed>
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the ON / OFF timing of each signal when the simulated game is executed in the slot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing a signal input to the test device TM when the simulated game is executed in the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, when the start lever SL is pressed at the time point t1, the start switch 230 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and a start signal is output. The freeze control means 600 starts a pseudo game based on the input of the start signal at the time t1 when the start signal is output. Further, at the time point t1, the signal output means 400 sets the value stored in the bit 4 of the first specific output port 198a from the value "0" to the value "0" based on the start of the pseudo game by the freeze control means 600. By updating to "1", the game interruption signal is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and the game interruption signal is output to the test device TM via the second relay board 40.

At the time t2 when the simulated game is started and a predetermined time (about 50 ms) has elapsed, the signal output means 400 outputs a left stop button push request command to the second relay board 40 as an effect shortening request command. The second relay board 40 outputs a stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test apparatus TM toward the first relay board 30 based on the input of the left stop button pressing request command. A signal for pressing the left stop button is output to the test device TM. When the left stop button pressing signal is input from the second relay board 40, the test apparatus TM outputs a stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed toward the first relay board 30. The first relay board 30 receives a stop signal output when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test apparatus TM, so that when the left stop button B1 is pressed toward the main control unit 10. The output stop signal is output.

By executing the input / output processing of these signals, the stop signal when the left stop button B1 is pressed is input to the main control unit 10 at the time point t2. The main control unit 10 processes the input stop signal as a temporary stop signal during the simulated game, and temporarily stops the first reel R1.

At the time point t3 when a predetermined time (about 50 ms) has elapsed from the time point t2, the signal output means 400 outputs a middle stop button pressing request command to the second relay board 40 as an effect shortening request command. The second relay board 40 outputs a stop signal output when the middle stop button B2 is pressed from the test apparatus TM toward the first relay board 30 based on the input of the middle stop button pressing request command. A signal for pressing the middle stop button is output to the test device TM. When the middle stop button pressing signal is input from the second relay board 40, the test apparatus TM outputs a stop signal output when the middle stop button B2 is pressed toward the first relay board 30. The first relay board 30 receives a stop signal output when the middle stop button B2 is pressed from the test apparatus TM, so that when the middle stop button B2 is pressed toward the main control unit 10. The output stop signal is output.

By executing the input / output processing of these signals, the stop signal when the middle stop button B2 is pressed is input to the main control unit 10 at the time point t3. The main control unit 10 processes the input stop signal as a temporary stop signal during the simulated game, and temporarily stops the second reel R2.

At the time point t5 when a predetermined time (about 50 ms) has elapsed from the time point t3, the signal output means 400 outputs a middle stop button pressing request command to the second relay board 40 as an effect shortening request command. The second relay board 40 outputs a stop signal output when the right stop button B3 is pressed from the test apparatus TM toward the first relay board 30 based on the input of the right stop button pressing request command. The right stop button push signal for making the test device TM is output to the test device TM. When the right stop button pressing signal is input from the second relay board 40, the test apparatus TM outputs a stop signal output when the right stop button B3 is pressed toward the first relay board 30. The first relay board 30 receives a stop signal output when the right stop button B3 is pressed from the test apparatus TM, so that when the right stop button B3 is pressed toward the main control unit 10. The output stop signal is output.

By executing the input / output processing of these signals, the stop signal when the right stop button B3 is pressed is input to the main control unit 10 at the time point t4. The main control unit 10 processes the input stop signal as a temporary stop signal during the simulated game, and temporarily stops the third reel R3.

At the time point t5 after the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped at the time point t4 and the state in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped is sufficiently continued and the pseudo game is completed, the signal output means. The 400 updates the value stored in the bit 4 of the first specific output port 198a from the value "1" to the value "0" at the end of the pseudo game, so that the game interruption signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Switch to and end the output of the game interruption signal. Further, at the time point t5, the reel control means 130 starts random delay processing of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in order to restart the main game with the end of the pseudo game, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R1 to 3rd. The reel R3 is sequentially started to rotate until it reaches a steady rotation.

The signal is output at t6 when the stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is activated by pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 when the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are in steady rotation. The means 400 can update the value stored in the bits 0 to 2 of the first specific output port 198a from the value "0" to the value "1" and stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The 1st reel stoptable signal, the 2nd reel stoptable signal, and the 3rd reel stoptable signal are switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and the 1st reel is stopped toward the test apparatus TM via the 2nd relay board 40. Possible signal ~ The output of the third reel stop possible signal is started.

The reel control means 130 of the present embodiment invalidates the push operation to the other stop buttons in the state where one stop button is pressed and not released for the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. It is configured. Therefore, the signal output means 400 corresponds to the pressed stop button among the first reel stop possible signal to the third reel stop possible signal when one of the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 is pressed. For the output of the signal that does not correspond to the pressed stop button, the output of the signal is interrupted until the press is released, and the output of the signal is restarted when the press is released. Has been done.

The signal output means 400 mainly stops from the test apparatus TM via the first relay board 30 so that all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped within 2 seconds after the random delay processing is started. The stop operation request command (first stop operation request command to third stop operation request command) requesting the output of the stop signal to the control unit 10 is output to the second relay board 40 at any time. By outputting the first stop operation request command to the third stop operation request command in this order, a stop signal when the left stop button B1 is pressed from the test device TM via the first relay board 30 to the main control unit 10. ~ The stop signal when the right stop button B3 is pressed is input in order, and by processing the input stop signal as a stop signal, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped in this order.

3. 3. Summary of the present embodiment As described above, in the main control unit 10 of the present embodiment, the signal output means 400 is first specified as a freeze by the freeze control means 600 when a pseudo game included in the rotating cylinder effect occurs. By storing the value "1" in the bit 4 of the output port 198a, the game interruption signal is turned on and the game interruption signal is output to the test device TM via the second relay board 40. ing.

As a result, in the test conducted using the test device TM, the slot machine 1 advances the game by a simulated game, which is a specific freeze (specific turning body effect) that can be terminated by operating the player's operating means among the freezes. Can be made to recognize that the test device TM is delayed, and a game interruption signal indicating that a specific freeze (specific rotation body effect) is being executed as the control content of the main control unit 10 is directed to the test device TM. Can be output. Further, since the slot machine 1 has a region associated with the game interruption signal in the bit 4 of the first specific output port 198a, the signal output from another region is treated as a signal to replace the game interruption signal. The game interruption signal can be output to the test device TM without performing the above processing, and it is possible to prevent the program capacity from increasing.

Further, the slot machine 1 is configured to output the first reel stoptable signal to the third reel stoptable signal from the time point t6 after the time point t5 when the output of the game interruption signal is stopped, and the game is interrupted. The signal and the first reel stoptable signal to the third reel stoptable signal are configured so that when one is output from the first specific output port 198a, the other is not output.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 outputs a game interruption signal to the test device TM during a simulated game, which is a specific freeze (specific turning cylinder effect) in which the progress of the game is delayed, and a signal for stopping the first reel. -By not outputting the third reel stoptable signal to the test device TM, it is possible to prevent the test device TM from recognizing that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped during the simulated game. When the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped, the first reel stoptable signal to the third reel stoptable signal are output to the test device TM, and the game interruption signal is sent to the test device TM. By not outputting to the reels, it is possible to prevent the test device TM from recognizing that the progress of the game is delayed due to the simulated game in the state where the game is proceeding normally.

The first specific output port 198a constitutes an output port in the present embodiment, and the first reel stoptable signal to the third reel stoptable signal constitute a rotation stoptable signal in the present embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the simulated game, the signal output means 400 outputs the game interruption signal and the effect shortening request command when the rotation cylinder effect that does not end by the operation of the player to the operation means is executed. It is configured to omit the process, and when the freeze (rotational effect) that does not require the effect shortening request command is executed, the process related to the originally unnecessary effect shortening request command is executed, which puts pressure on the program capacity. It is possible to prevent the processing speed from decreasing.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the slot machine 1 executes the simulated game, the slot machine 1 outputs a production shortening request command to the test device TM via the second relay board 40 every time a predetermined time elapses. Therefore, the output of the signal from the test device TM is requested. Then, in the slot machine 1, a stop signal corresponding to the effect shortening request command is input from the test device TM via the first relay board 30, that is, the stop signal input from the test device TM to the first relay board 30. Is output from the first relay board 30, and the stop signal output from the first relay board 30 is used as a stop signal output from the stop switch 240 when the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 are operated by the player. Process instead.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the effect shortening request command when the pseudo game that can be ended by the operation of the player is started in the test using the test device TM. Can be shortened, and the test using the test apparatus TM can proceed smoothly.

Further, when the slot machine 1 outputs the effect shortening request command, the effect shortening request is made in the order of the left stop button press request command, the middle stop button press request command, and the right stop button press request command every time a predetermined time elapses. By outputting a command, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be temporarily stopped one by one in the test using the test device TM, and a pseudo game is generated while being operated by the player. The same behavior and characteristics as in the case and substantially the same can be realized in the test using the test device TM, the simulated game can be completed in a short time, and the appropriate and rapid test execution can be realized. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after outputting one effect shortening request command, a predetermined time (about 50 ms) longer than the time required for the reels to rotate one or more symbols (about 37.5 ms) or more is set. The first reel R1 to the third reel, which are configured to output the next effect shortening request command after a lapse of time and are rotated and displayed on the effective line L1 when the first effect shortening request command is output. It is possible to prevent a situation that is difficult to occur when the player actually operates, such that the symbols of R3 are aligned, to be realized in a test using the test device TM.

As described above, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment is
Operation means (B1, B2, B3) operated by the player and
It is equipped with a main control unit (10) that controls the progress of the game.
The main control unit
It is possible to generate a specific freeze that delays the progress of the game,
The specific freeze can be terminated by an operation on the operating means.
The main control unit
At least predetermined information can be output to the relay control unit (30, 40) electrically connected to the "external" test device (TM).
When the specific freeze is generated, it is possible to output the effect shortening request information requesting the output of the signal from the relay control unit to the relay control unit in order to terminate the specific freeze.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided outside the slot machine 1 when the simulated game is started as a specific freeze that can be terminated by the operation of the player in the test using the test device TM. By outputting the effect shortening request command as predetermined information to the second relay board 40 which is electrically connected to the test device TM and outputs a signal to the test device TM, the simulated game can be terminated promptly. , The time for executing the simulated game can be shortened, and the test can proceed smoothly using the test device TM.

Further, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment is
With multiple reels (R1, R2, R3),
Operation means (B1, B2, B3) operated by the player and
It is equipped with a main control unit (10) that controls the progress of the game.
The main control unit
It is possible to execute a specific turning cylinder effect using the plurality of reels.
The specific turning effect can be completed by operating the operating means.
The main control unit
At least predetermined information can be output to the relay control unit (30, 40) electrically connected to the external test device (TM).
When the specific turning effect is executed, it is possible to output the effect shortening request information requesting the output of the signal from the relay control unit to the relay control unit in order to end the specific turning effect.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be moved to the outside of the slot machine 1 when a simulated game is executed as a specific rotation body effect that can be completed by the operation of the player in the test using the test device TM. By outputting a production shortening request command as predetermined information to the second relay board 40 which is electrically connected to the provided test device TM and outputs a signal to the test device TM, the simulated game is promptly terminated. This makes it possible to shorten the time required for the simulated game to be executed and to smoothly proceed with the test using the test device TM.

4. Modification Example In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a pseudo game as a freeze whose duration can be changed by the operation of the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the slot machine 1 has a specific freeze (specific turning cylinder effect) in which the duration can be changed by operating any of the operating means including the single bet button SB, the max bet button MB, and the start lever SL. good. Specifically, the slot machine 1 rotates, for example, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and presses the max bet button MB on the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to operate the first reel R1 to the third reel R1. It may have a specific turning cylinder effect that temporarily stops all of the third reel R3. Further, in such a case, the slot machine 1 may be configured to output a game interruption signal only when the specific rotation cylinder effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the simulated game is executed, the slot machine 1 starts the random delay process without the intervention of the player after the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped, and the first one. The reels R1 to the third reel R3 are configured to start rotating, but the present invention is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 starts random delay processing when the player starts the start lever SL after the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are temporarily stopped, for example, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R1 to the third reel. It may be configured to start the rotation of the reel R3.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has three reels as a plurality of reels, but the slot machine 1 is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 may be configured to have, for example, four reels. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 has a bit of the first specific output port 198a that has not been used in the present embodiment as an area corresponding to the fourth reel stoptable signal in the output signal storage area 198. 3 may be associated with each other. Further, the slot machine 1 corresponds to a signal to be output in order to request that the signal output when the stop button corresponding to the fourth reel of the output signal storage area 198 is pressed is output from the test apparatus TM. Bit 5 of the second specific output port 198b, which has been unused in the present embodiment, may be associated with the area to be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the player presses the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 in the simulated game, the slot machine 1 executes the same or substantially the same stop control as the main game and reels. Is configured to be suspended, but is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 is preset, for example, in a simulated game, regardless of the timing of pressing the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3 of the player when the player presses the left stop button B1 to the right stop button B3. It may be configured to execute a stop control for temporarily stopping the symbol on the effective line L1.

When configured in this way, the signal output means 400 displays a symbol that is rotated and displayed on the effective line L1 on each rotating reel as a temporary stop display in a pseudo game as a timing for outputting the effect shortening request command. At this time, it is configured to output an effect shortening request command including information on which of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and the information of the symbol displayed in rotation to the second relay board 40. Is preferable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the signal output means 400 is configured to output an effect shortening request command every time about 50 ms elapses as a predetermined time, but the present invention is not limited to this. The signal output means 400 may be configured to output an effect shortening request command for each execution of interrupt processing (about 1.49 ms), for example, and is a length of time required as a predetermined time. Is not limited to this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the signal output means 400 is a first relay board from the test apparatus TM so that all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped within 2 seconds after the random delay processing is started. A stop operation request command (first stop operation request command to third stop operation request command) requesting that a stop signal be output to the main control unit 10 via 30 is output to the second relay board 40 at any time. It is configured to go, but is not limited to this. For example, even when the pseudo game is started based on the input of the start signal, the signal output means 400 issues a stop operation request command so that the pseudo game and the main game are completed within 2 seconds from the input of the start signal. It may be configured to output.

When configured in this way, the signal output means 400 is a pseudo game that is started with the start of the main game for a predetermined time set for outputting the effect shortening request command every time a predetermined time elapses. , The main game that is restarted after the end of the simulated game, and the predetermined time that can be completed within 2 seconds including the main game are set.

1 slot machine (game machine)
10 Main control unit 30 1st relay board (relay control unit)
40 Second relay board (relay control unit)
B1 Left stop button (operation means)
B2 middle stop button (operation means)
B3 Right stop button (operation means)
R1 1st reel R2 2nd reel R3 3rd reel TM test equipment (external test equipment)

Claims (1)

With multiple reels
The operation means operated by the player and
Equipped with a main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
The main control unit
It is possible to execute a specific turning cylinder effect using the plurality of reels.
The specific turning effect can be completed by operating the operating means.
The main control unit
At least predetermined information can be output to the relay control unit that is electrically connected to the external test device.
When the specific turning effect is executed, the effect shortening request information requesting the output of a signal from the relay control unit in order to end the specific rotating effect can be output to the relay control unit.
The effect shortening request information is output each time a predetermined time elapses until the specific turning effect is completed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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