JP7335662B1 - playground - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a game machine with characteristics in performance. [Solution] A game machine includes a performance executing means capable of executing a certain performance from among a plurality of types of performances, and a performance determining means that determines a performance to be executed from among the plurality of types of performances, and the performance determining means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and determines the effect based on the calculation result of the second calculation. Further, the first calculation is a calculation using at least a value (previous value) corresponding to the performance executed last time by the performance execution means, and the second calculation is the calculation result of the first calculation. , is an operation using at least the first value. [Selection diagram] Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. Some of such slot machines execute effects in accordance with the progress of a game (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2016-73461 A

However, the conventional game machines have room for improvement in performance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine with a characteristic presentation.

The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises effect execution means capable of executing a certain effect from specific effects having N types in total of two or more, and effect determination means for determining the effect to be executed from the N types of effects. , wherein the effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation , the effect executed last time (hereinafter, “previous means for determining a different effect (hereinafter referred to as "current effect") from the previous effect , and the first calculation is a means for determining a previous value, which is a value corresponding to the previous effect , and a certain value. wherein the certain value is any one of consecutive integer values of 1 or more and less than N determined through a predetermined lottery, and the second operation is It is a calculation that divides the calculation result of the first calculation by the N, and the effect determination means is means for determining the current effect based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation. It is a playground to play.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes effect execution means capable of executing a certain effect from specific effects having N types in total of two or more, and effect determination determining a effect to be executed from the N types of effects. means, wherein the effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation, the previously executed effect (hereinafter referred to as means for determining a performance (hereinafter referred to as "current performance") different from the "previous performance"), and the first calculation includes adding 1 to the previous value, which is a value corresponding to the previous performance. and the second calculation is a calculation of dividing the calculation result of the first calculation by the N, and the effect determination means determines the present time based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation. This game machine is characterized by being a means for determining performance.

According to the game machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine with a characteristic effect.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of winning lines of the slot machine 100. FIG. It shows a circuit block diagram of a control unit. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an array of symbols provided on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112). It is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, names of condition devices, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, number of payouts, and remarks. 4 is a flow chart showing a flow of main processing of a main controller; 7 is a flow chart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing; (a) is a flowchart of main processing executed by a CPU 404 of a first sub-controller 400; 4B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400; (c) A flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400. FIG. (a) is a flowchart of main processing executed by a CPU 504 of a second sub-controller 500; (b) A flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. (c) A flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. (d) A flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing production examples 1 to 3 of the pressing order hit production. (a) It is a diagram showing a part of a plurality of types of pressing order hit effects. (b) It is a flow chart showing the flow of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 1). (c) It is a flow chart showing the flow of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 2). (a) The calculation results of the first calculation (example 1) and the second calculation (example 1) when the value (first value N) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 4 It is a table showing. (b) Shows the calculation results of the first calculation (example 1) and the second calculation (example 1) when the value (first value) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 26. It is a table. (a) Shows the calculation results of the first calculation (example 2) and the second calculation (example 2) when the value (first value) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 4. It is a table. (b) Shows the calculation results of the first calculation (example 2) and the second calculation (example 2) when the value (first value) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 26. It is a table. It is the flow chart which showed the flow of control in production change processing. It is the figure which showed an example of grouping information (1st information). (a) It is the figure which showed the example of the production|presentation in time series when the right/failure information (2nd information) is an order of pushing a correct answer. (b) is a diagram showing an example of an effect in chronological order when correct/incorrect information (second information) is the order of pressing incorrect answers. (c) is a diagram showing an example of an effect in chronological order when the operation order information (second information) is the first stop reel=right reel 112. FIG.

<<Embodiment 1>>
A gaming table (slot machine) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Overall composition>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side).

The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the gaming table of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of being opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Three reels (a left reel 110, a middle reel 111, and a right reel 112) each having a plurality of patterns arranged on its outer peripheral surface are housed in the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and rotate inside the slot machine 100. configured to allow These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

In this embodiment, a suitable number of each pattern is printed on a belt-shaped member at equal intervals, and this belt-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to form each of the reels 110 to 112 (see FIG. 4). ). As for the symbols on the reels 110 to 112, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are vertically displayed approximately three times from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110 to 112, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. there is

By rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols seen by the player changes. In other words, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of multiple types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be employed in addition to the reel. In addition, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the central part of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

A backlight (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed in the symbol display window 113 is arranged on the rear surface of each of the reels 110 to 112 . The backlight is desirably shielded for each pattern so that the individual patterns can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (also referred to as an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light part and the light-receiving part. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the positions of the symbols on the reels in the rotational direction are determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbols are displayed on the winning line.

The notification lamp 123 indicates, for example, that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 or a special combination 2) has been internally elected in an internal lottery to be described later, or during a bonus game (special combination 1 and 2 games It is a lamp that informs the player that the state is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert game medals. The replay lamp 122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins the replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100 . In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one card is inserted up to a maximum of three cards, two cards are inserted when the bet button 131 is depressed, and three cards are inserted when the bet button 132 is depressed. It has become so. The bet button 132 is hereinafter also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game starts to indicate that the game start operation is possible. Lamp 121 lights up.

The effect button 156 is an operating means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the button is configured by a button that can be pressed by the player, and is used for various effects. The operating means used for such effects are not limited to buttons, and may be configured with, for example, a lever, a touch panel, or the like, or a plurality of operating means may be provided.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals when starting a game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and "insertion" includes both. be.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 . The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals to be paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The number-of-payout display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination, and is also used as an instruction monitor for performing a pushing-order effect. In this example, the accumulated number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons (stop buttons) 137 to 139 . The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112, respectively. A light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

Hereinafter, operations on the stop buttons 137 to 139 are referred to as stop operations, the first stop operation is the first stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "first stop" or "first stop"), and the next stop operation is the second stop. The operation (hereinafter also referred to as "second stop" or "second stop"), and the final stop operation is referred to as the third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "third stop" or "third stop").

Also, the reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. Further, the order of stopping operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all of the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called an operation order (or push order).

The order of operation (push order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is as follows: left stop button 137 is indicated by "left or R", middle stop button 138 by "middle or C", and right stop button 139 by "right or R". , (1) left→middle→right operation order (left center right or LCR), (2) left→right→middle operation order (left center right or LRC), (3) middle→left→right operation order ( (Central Right Left or CLR), (4) Middle→Right→Left Operation Order (Center Right Left or CRL), (5) Right→Left→Center Operation Order (Right Left Center or RLC), (6) Right→Center→Left There are six types of operation order (right-center-left or RCL).

The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove medals when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settlement of the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the medals placed on the bet, and ejecting the medals from the medal payout port 155 . The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 is provided for displaying the model name and attaching various certificate stamps. A medal payout port 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided below the title panel 162 . The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. A production device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the production device 160.例文帳に追加

The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two right and left shutters 163a and 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image display device), and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the slot machine 100 (player side). It has become.

It should be noted that any display device other than the liquid crystal display device may be used as long as it is capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. , a reel (drum), or a display device comprising a projector and a screen. Also, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the entirety of the screen is configured to be visible to the player. Although the display screen is rectangular in this embodiment, it may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen looks oddly shaped. Although the display screen is a flat surface in this embodiment, it may be a curved surface.

Further, inside the main body 101, there are a setting key that can be switched on and off by a rotating operation, and an operation for changing settings (setting value changing operation) and an operation for checking settings by pressing. A setting switch is provided to enable The setting key is an operation means for starting to change or confirm setting values (settings 1 to 6 in this example), and the setting switch can set one of a plurality of setting values. It is one of the effective setting means.

<Winning line>
Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of winning lines of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG.

As described with reference to FIG. 1, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110 to 112 when viewed from the player. A total of nine patterns are visible.

Specifically, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 1) is the left reel upper stage symbol, and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure; symbol position 2) is referred to as the left reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 3) is referred to as the left reel lower stage symbol.

In addition, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 4) is the upper stage symbol of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 5). ) is referred to as the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 6) is referred to as the middle reel lower stage symbol.

In addition, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 7) is the upper symbol of the right reel, and the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 8). ) is referred to as the right reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 112 (the position of 9 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 9) is referred to as the right reel lower stage symbol.

In this embodiment, as the winning line, a middle winning line L1 (hereinafter simply referred to as It may be called a “winning line L1”.) is provided.

Here, the winning line is a line set at the stop position of the symbols visible through the symbol display window 113, and whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described with reference to FIG. 5 has been displayed. It is a line for which it is determined whether or not (whether or not the lines are aligned). A valid winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as game media.

The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a special machine for betting 3 medals. When the number of inserted medals is less than 3, none of the winning lines are activated, and when 3 medals are betted, the winning line L1 is enabled. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135 .

Hereinafter, in the symbol display window 113, symbol positions 2, 5 and 8 on the winning line L1 are designated as "winning positions", and other symbol positions, that is, symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 are designated as "non-winning positions". It may be called "winning position". That is, the winning position is a position on the winning line at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination stop.

Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the winning line L1, an upper winning line consisting of left reel upper symbols, middle reel upper symbols and right reel upper symbols, and left reel lower symbols, middle reel lower symbols and right reel lower symbols. A total of three lines of the lower pay lines may be set as valid pay lines, or the number of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets on medals may be set as valid pay lines.

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

The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 (first control means) that mainly controls games, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. In response, the first sub-control unit 400 (second control means) that mainly controls the production, and the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 (Second control means).

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 are applied as the second control means for controlling the effect will be described. The "means" is not limited to this, and may be composed of one or three or more control units.

<Main control part>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. This basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in internal lottery for winning combinations, and stopping of the reels. A ROM 306 for storing positions and the like, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 310 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. , WDT (watchdog timer) 314 are mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and this also applies to the first sub-controller 400 and the second sub-controller 500, which will be described later.

The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 calculates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. It determines and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 uses this interrupt request as a trigger to monitor each sensor and transmit drive pulses. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256×47÷8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 (this circuit contains two random number generation circuits) that derives a numerical value within the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a. and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control unit main processing, which will be described later, is started).

A random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers used in the basic circuit 302 . Random number generation in the random number generation circuit 316 can be broadly divided into two methods: a counter mode and a random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that counts up (down) at predetermined time intervals is obtained and derived as a random number. There are two more methods in random mode. A first method in the random number mode uses a random number seed to perform an operation with a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function), and derives the operation result as a random number. The second method is to read numerical values from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and derive the read numerical values as random numbers. The random value generation circuit 316 uses white noise superimposed on the signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320 to obtain irregular values. The random value generation circuit 316 uses the value obtained in this way as the initial value of the counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, as the seed of the random value, or when determining the reading start position of the random number table. use.

In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 detects various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) at each interrupt time. Medal reception sensor for medals, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from medal payout device 180, optical type of reel 110 sensor, optical sensor of reel 111, optical sensor of reel 112, etc.).

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

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect the presence or absence of passage of medals. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect the start operation by the player. A stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, and a stop button 139 are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 to detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

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

The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounts of the reels 110 to 112, and the light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through. It becomes L level every time. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 includes a drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number display A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127) is provided.

An information output circuit 334 (external collective terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the provided information input circuit 652 .

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

The main control section 300 also has an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control section 400 and enables communication with the first sub-control section 400 . Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. However, the first sub-controller 400 is configured so that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main controller 300 .

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

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

A sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are provided in the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifier and speakers 272 and 277 according to commands from the CPU 404 . An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing sound data is connected to the sound source IC 418 , and the sound data obtained from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

A drive circuit 422 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input/output interface. It is connected.

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

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and the sensor circuit 426 includes a shutter sensor 428 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 via an input interface, and a pressing operation of the production button 156. is connected to the effect button sensor 430 capable of detecting the . The CPU 404 monitors the states of the shutter sensor 428 and effect button sensor 430 for each interrupt time.

The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-controller 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control section 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including display control of the effect image display device 157 (hereinafter also referred to as “liquid crystal display device 157”). The second sub control unit 500 includes, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157, a control unit that controls various performance drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls motor drive of the shutter 163). It may be configured with a plurality of control units such as .

The second sub-controller 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives control commands transmitted by the first sub-controller 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-controller 500 based on the control commands. This basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 510 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time, number of times, etc. 512 and are installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores control programs and data for controlling the entire second sub-control section 500, data for image display, and the like.

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

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

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the pattern arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the layout of symbols provided on each reel (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112).

On each of the reels 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (in this embodiment, 20 frames numbered 0 to 19) of a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. . Numbers 0 to 19 shown at the left end of the figure indicate the arrangement positions of symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112 . For example, in this embodiment, the frame numbered 0 on the left reel 110 has a "watermelon pattern", the frame numbered 1 on the middle reel 111 has a "bell pattern", and the frame numbered 0 on the right reel 112 has a "replay pattern". ” are placed respectively.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, names of conditional devices, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, number of payouts, and remarks.

Winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2), a general combination (replay combination 1 to 3, small combination 1 to small combination 5), and the like. It should be noted that the types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted, and some of the winning combinations are omitted in FIG.

<Types of winning roles / special roles>
Of the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special game state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. Further, the replay combination is a combination that can be replayed without inserting new medals (a combination to which a replay is awarded). These winning hands are sometimes referred to as "working hands".

In addition, "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not involve a payout of medals (does not involve a payout of medals) is displayed on the winning line. Winning a special role 2 and a replay role are included.

Special role 1 and special role 2 are winning combinations in which the game state shifts to special role 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) due to internal winning, and the game state shifts to special role 1/2 game state (RT4) due to winning. is. In addition, when the number of medals exceeding the specified number (for example, 200) is paid out in the special combination 1/2 game state (RT4), the game state shifts to the replay low probability state (RT1). Each game state (RT1 to RT4) will be described later.

The symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 (BB) is "Seven 1 pattern - Seven 1 pattern - Seven 1 pattern" or "Seven 2 pattern - Seven 2 pattern - Seven 2 pattern", and special role 2 (RB) The corresponding symbol combination is "BAR symbol--BAR symbol--BAR symbol".

When the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to this internally won combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). This flag is kept ON until the internal winning combination is won, and the state in which the internally winning combination is likely to be won in the next and subsequent games. That is, in the game in which the special role 1 or the special role 2 is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special role is internally won in the game after the next time, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is It will be easy to win all together.

<Types of Winning Roles/Replay Roles>
The re-playing hands 1 to 3 are prize-winning hands (operating hands) that can be played without inserting medals (game media) in the next game due to winning, and medals are not paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. The replay combination may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when the replay role is won, the insertion of medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in the inserted medal number storage area), or the replay role may be won. The medals inserted in the played game may be carried over to the next game and used as they are.

<Types of Winning Roles/Small Roles>
Small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 5 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (there is a payout number).

A small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is a winning combination in which a symbol combination of "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is stop-displayed on the winning line L1 and 5 medals are paid out.

The small combination 2 (cherry) is a winning combination in which the symbol combination of "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is stop-displayed on the winning line L1 and two medals are paid out. The symbol combination of "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" indicates that the symbol on the left reel 110 may be "cherry symbol", and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbols. .

Hereinafter, these small wins 1 (watermelon) and small wins 2 (cherry) may be collectively referred to as “rare wins”, but the rare wins are not limited to these winning wins. Either one of the winning combinations may be used, or another winning combination may be added.

If a rare combination is won in the AT state, which will be described later, a lottery for increasing the number of games or increasing the number of sets is executed (making it easier to win the lottery). On the other hand, even if a rare combination is won in the ED state, a lottery for increasing the number of games or increasing the number of sets is not executed.

The small winning combination 3 (push-order bell) is composed of six types of winning combinations of small winning combination 3a to small winning combination 3f. In this example, by lottery, with a predetermined probability (in this example, about 1/6; common to all settings), one of the small wins 3a to 3f is internally won, and stopped by the stop buttons 137 to 139. A prize is awarded when the order of operations (pressing order) corresponds to an internally won winning combination, and 12 medals are paid out. That is, the small winning combination 3 (push-order bell) is an operating mode result (winning combination) with different advantages depending on the operating modes of the stop buttons (stop buttons) 137-139.

In the small combination 4 (common bell), regardless of the operation order (push order) or operation timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139, the symbol combination of "bell pattern - bell pattern - bell pattern" is on the winning line L1. This is a winning combination that is stopped and 12 medals are paid out.

In the small win 5 (one win), regardless of the operation order (pushing order) or operation timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139, the symbol combination of "replay symbol-replay symbol-blank 1 symbol" is the winning line L1. This is a winning combination that is stopped and displayed at the top and that one medal is paid out.

<Types of RT game states>
Next, the types and transitions of RT-based game states in the slot machine 100 will be described.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The low replay probability state (RT1) is a default RT-based game state (hereinafter also referred to as “normal game state”) that is initially set immediately after the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on. This game state is relatively disadvantageous compared to other game states.

In this example, in this replay low probability state (RT1), when a replay combination 2 (promotion replay 1) or replay combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is won, a replay high probability state (RT2) described later transition to Also, in this replay low probability state (RT1), when the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally elected, the state shifts to the special combination 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) to be described later.

<Replay High Probability State (RT2)>
The high replay probability state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of replay is higher than that of the low replay probability state (RT1).

In this example, in this replay high probability state (RT2), when the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally elected, the state shifts to the special combination 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) to be described later.

<Special roles 1 and 2 internal elected state (RT3)>
Special role 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is set to ON, and the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, This is a game state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination corresponding to this flag can be displayed.

In this example, in this special combination 1/2 internal winning state (RT3), when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) which will be described later.

<Special game state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is the most advantageous game state for the player among all the game states. In this example, in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number (for example, 200) is paid out, the replay low probability state (RT1) is entered.

In this example, the conditions for ending the special game state (RT4) are not particularly limited. It may be the case that the game has been played a number of times (for example, 6 times).

<Transition of game state of AT system>
Next, the game state of the AT system will be explained.

The game state of the AT system is roughly divided into a low navigation state and a high navigation state. A low navigation state is a state in which the probability of operation navigation being executed is low, and is also referred to as a normal mode, a non-advantageous section, or a normal section. The high navigation state is a state in which the probability of operation navigation being executed is higher than in the low navigation state, and is also called AT mode or advantageous section.

Here, operation navigation refers to an effect that notifies the stop operation mode (for example, the correct operation order or the timing of the stop operation) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to obtain medals or maintain an advantageous gaming state. , an effect (for example, an effect of displaying the characters “left→middle→right”) for notifying the correct operation order of a winning combination (for example, a small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell LCR)).

When the stop operation is performed according to the operation content of the operation navigation, the result is advantageous to the player, so the high navigation state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the low navigation state. Here, the term “advantageous” specifically refers to the total number of gaming media paid out by the gaming machine relative to the total number of gaming media used by the player as the number of bets on the gaming machine when playing the game for a predetermined period of time. It means that the ratio, the so-called payout rate (ball output rate) is advantageous.

In this example, the low navigation state is a state in which the execution probability of operation navigation is low, and the high navigation state is a state in which the execution probability of operation navigation is higher than in the low navigation state. The non-execution state and high-navigation state may be set to the state in which operation navigation is executed.

Each game state of the AT system is subdivided and managed, and is called an effect state. Specifically, the production state of the low navigation state is the normal game state, and the production state of the high navigation state is the normal state, the final announcement state, the judge state, the withdrawal state, the AT1 state, the AT2 state, and the ED (ending) state. there is Note that the AT1 state, the AT2 state, and the ED state are, in principle, states in which the ball output increases.

In this embodiment, when a certain condition is established in the normal game state of the low navigation state (for example, when winning a winning combination other than losing), the game shifts to the normal state of the high navigation state. After that, for example, it moves in the order of fixed announcement state → AT1 state → judge state, and from this judge state, it goes through the withdrawal state to the normal game state or AT2 state, or directly from the judge state, AT2 There is a route to transition to a state, and so on.

AT state (AT1 state, AT2 state) is a state in which a predetermined number of AT games (for example, 30 games in one set) can be played. This is an advantageous state for the player.

In this AT game, a set continuation lottery (for example, a lottery with a winning probability of 1/4) is executed as to whether or not to continue the AT game in the starting game of the AT game, and when this set continuation lottery is won, a predetermined number of times (In this example, 1 set of 30 games) AT games are given, and the AT state is extended. Also, when the condition for shifting to the normal game state is established in the AT state (in this example, when all the games in the AT state are completed), the next game shifts to the normal game state.

Further, when the number of remaining games in the high navigation state becomes equal to or less than a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), the state shifts to the ED state, and in this ED state, an ED (ending) effect suggesting the end of the high navigation state is executed. be.

The condition for transitioning to the ED state is not limited to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) remaining in the high navigation state. , "the number of coins to be acquired + the difference in the number of coins to be acquired>2000".

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that this figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the main processing of the main controller.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the activation signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 that has received this activation signal is reset-started by the reset interrupt and executes the main control unit main processing shown in FIG.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt is disabled, the I/O 310 is initialized, various variables to be stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the WDT 314 is permitted to operate, and the initialization is performed. Set values, etc.

In step S102, bet number setting/start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and preparations are made to send an insert command indicating that the medals have been inserted. When the player wins the replay role in the previous game, the processing of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if the start lever 135 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, winning line determination processing is performed to determine the number of inserted medals and to determine an effective winning line.

In step S104, a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is obtained, and internal winning combination lottery processing is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the acquired random number, and the result of this internal lottery is displayed. Prepare to send the internal lottery command to the first sub-controller 400 . As a result of the internal lottery, if any winning combination (including the operating combination) is internally won, the flag for that winning combination is turned on.

In step S105, reel stop data selection processing for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery processing. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control section 300. FIG. Also, in step S105, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command containing information about the selected reel stop data to the first sub-controller 400. FIG.

In step S106, based on the start lever operation, the effect state control processing relating to control of the game state of the AT system described above is executed. In step S107, the process for production|presentation is performed. In this effect processing, control of various effects and the like are performed.

In step S108, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110-112.

In step S109, reel stop control processing is performed. In the reel stop control process, it is possible to accept the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when one of the stop buttons is pressed, a stop table of reel stop data is created in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. One of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames to be drawn set in the stop table. When all the reels 110-112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In this step S109, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop button 137 to 139 that has been stopped (more specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation, and the for the stop button reception 2 command, and for the third stop operation, prepare to transmit the stop button reception 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel (Specifically, reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, reel stop command for the third stop operation 3 command) to the first sub-controller 400.

In step S110, winning determination processing for determining winning is performed. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that a small win 3 (Bell) has been won. Also, in this step S110, preparations are made to transmit a prize determination command indicating the result of the prize determination to the first sub-control section 400. FIG.

In step S111, medal awarding processing is performed. In the medal awarding process, if the player wins some winning combination with a payout, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S112, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control processing, processing relating to the transition of each game state of the RT system is performed, and the game state is shifted when the start condition or end condition is met. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command including information indicating the current RT-system game state.

In step S113, an effect state control process relating to control of the game state of the AT system described above is executed. In step S114, a high-navigation state ending process for ending the high-navigation state is executed.

One game is completed by the above. Thereafter, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing. Various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 7) of the main controller timer interrupt process, which will be described later.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the main controller timer interrupt processing.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (about once every 2 ms in this embodiment). Processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start processing, processing such as temporarily saving the values of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically turned on so that the count value of the WDT 314 does not exceed the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and a WDT interrupt does not occur (so that an abnormality in processing is not detected). In the embodiment, a restart is performed once every 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main controller timer interrupt.

In step S203, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input port of the I/O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S204, various game processes are executed, and processes corresponding to the interrupt status are executed. In step S2005, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated according to their respective time units.

In step S<b>206 , command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-controller 400 . In the first sub-control unit 400, the command type included in the received output schedule information enables the determination of the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300, and is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, it becomes possible to determine the effect control contents.

In step S207, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334 .

In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S203, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of an error related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. is monitored. (Not shown) Execute error processing. Further, the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker operated by a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current game state.

In step S209, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low-voltage signal is on (power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S211, and if the low-voltage signal is off (power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt ending process are performed. In this timer interrupt end processing, the values of the registers temporarily saved in step S2001 are set in the original registers. After that, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable and a stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure are saved as return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of input/output ports is performed. After that, it returns to the main control unit main processing shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-controller>
Next, the processing of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 400. FIG. FIG. 8(b) is a flow chart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400. FIG. FIG. 8(c) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400. FIG.

First, the main processing of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 8(a).

When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input/output ports, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, the RAM 408 is provided with an area for storing internal winning information representing the result of internal winning and an area for storing RT update information representing the game state.

In step S302, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable reaches 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003. In step S303, 0 is substituted for the timer variable. In step S304, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S305, effect control processing is performed. Here, production is prepared according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408 . This preparation includes, for example, performing processing such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing updating processing of the effect data when the effect data needs to be updated.

In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command for the sound source IC 418 in the performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S307, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command for various lamps 420 in the performance data read out in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422. FIG.

In step S308, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. FIG. In step S309, information output processing is performed to set the command to be transmitted to the second sub-controller 500 based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to be sent to the second sub-controller 500 in the effect data read out in step S305, the setting for outputting this control command is made, and the process returns to step S302.

Next, command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 8(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-controller 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main controller 300 . In step S401 of command reception interrupt processing, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

Next, the first sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 8(c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment). period.

In step S501, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 8A and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10). In step S502, the command is sent to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, the random number value for effect is updated, and the like.

<Processing of the second sub-controller>
Next, the processing of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 9(b) is a flow chart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 9(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 9(d) is a flowchart of the image control processing of the second sub-controller 500. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S601 of FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S601. In this initialization processing, input/output port initialization processing, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 508, initialization processing of storage areas in the VRAM 536, and the like are performed.

In step S602, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable reaches 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S603. In step S4003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable. In step S604, command processing is performed. In command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 500 determines whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 400 .

In step S605, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S604, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control on a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, processing such as reading other effect data from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

In step S606, image control processing (described in detail later) is performed based on the processing result of step S605. For example, if there is an image control instruction in the effect data read in step S605, image control corresponding to this instruction is performed. For example, image control is performed on display images (notification images, background images). When this image control processing ends, the process returns to step S602.

Next, command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 9(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-controller 500 detects the strobe signal output by the first sub-controller 400 .

In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-controller 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

Next, the second sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 9(c). The second sub-control unit 500 has a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment). period.

In step S801, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S602 in the second sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 9A and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S602, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10). In step S802, processing for updating the random number value for effect, etc. is performed.

Next, the image control processing in step S606 in the main processing of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 9(d). This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S901, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 536 . As a result, the effect image display device 157 displays the one-frame image stored in the display area that is not designated as the drawing area. Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (the transfer source address of the ROM 506), the VRAM coordinates (the transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then transfers the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504 .

In step S902, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal has been input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S903. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal has been input. wait for

In step S903, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S901, the CPU 504 obtains image data information (coordinate axes of the VRAM 536, image size, etc.) forming the display image. , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) to the VDP 534 . The VDP 534 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the instructions stored in the attribute registers.

In step S904, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to instructions from the CPU 504 .

In step S905, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal has been input from the VDP 534 based on the end of image rendering. wait for is entered.

In step S906, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images have been generated, is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Press order hit production>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the pressing order hit effect that can be executed by the slot machine 100 will be described.

FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams showing production examples 1 to 3 of the pressing order hit production, and FIG. 11A shows a part of the plural types of pressing order hit production. It is a diagram.

In the pressing order hit effect, after executing pressing order navigation (operation navigation) suggesting the operation order of the first stop, second stop, and third stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157, This is an effect executed with the first stop, second stop, and third stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 as a trigger, and is an example of "certain effect" according to the present invention.

The slot machine 100 is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of pressing order hit effects, and in this example, 27 types of pressing order hit effects (effect 00 to effect 26) can be executed.

Although the presentation mode of the pressing order hit presentation is not particularly limited, the pressing order hit presentation of this example is composed of a hit presentation A, a hit presentation B, and a hit presentation C in combination. The hit effect A is a effect in which a character image of a man in a standing posture is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 (standing standing image display). The hit effect C is an effect of displaying a character image of Tono cross-legged in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 (display of a trotting image). cross-legged image display).

In the pressing order hit effect of this example, after execution of the pressing order navigation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger, instead of the pressing order navigation suggesting the first stop, a hit effect is performed. Any one of A, hit performance B, and hit performance C is executed, and next, with the second stop as a trigger, the hit performance A, hit performance B, and hit performance C are replaced with push order navigation suggesting the second stop. Finally, with the third stop as a trigger, any one of the hit performance A, the hit performance B, and the hit performance C is executed instead of the push order navigation suggesting the third stop.

For example, the effect 00 shown in FIG. 11(a) is similar to the push order hit effect example 1 shown in FIG. 1st stop -> 2nd stop right -> 3rd stop left) is executed, and then the 1st stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger to replace the push order navigation (during the 1st stop) suggesting the 1st stop. Then, the hit effect A (display of standing image) shown in (a) and (2) of FIG. Instead, the hit effect A (display of a standing image) shown in FIG. 11(a)(3) is executed, and finally, with the third stop as a trigger, push-order navigation suggesting the third stop (left of the third stop). Instead, a hit effect A (display of standing image) shown in (a)(3) of the figure is executed.

Further, for example, in the production 01 shown in FIG. 11(a), the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed in order (for example, during the first stop→right at the second stop→left at the third stop). With the first stop of ~139 as a trigger, instead of the push-order navigation suggesting the first stop (for example, during the first stop), a hit effect A (standing standing image display) is executed, and then the second stop is performed. As a trigger, instead of push-order navigation suggesting the second stop (for example, second stop right), a hit effect A (standing standing image display) is executed, and finally, with the third stop as a trigger, the third stop is executed. Instead of the suggested push order navigation (for example, third stop left), hit effect B (short run image display) is executed.

Further, for example, an effect 17 (not shown) is the pressing order navigation (first stop) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. middle → second stop right → third stop left), the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger instead of the push order navigation (during the first stop) that suggests the first stop. Execute hit effect B (displaying a trotting image) shown in FIG. A hit effect B (display of a trotting image) shown in FIG. , the hit effect B (short-running image display) shown in FIG.

Further, for example, the effect 26 shown in FIG. 11(a) is the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. After executing the navigation (during the first stop → right at the second stop → left at the third stop), the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger to push order navigation (during the first stop) to suggest the first stop. Instead, hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in FIG. ), a hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in FIG. left), a hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in FIG.

<Press Order Hit Effect Decision Processing (Example 1)>
Next, the pressing order hit effect determination processing (example 1) will be described with reference to FIG. 11(b). FIG. 11(b) is a flow chart showing the flow of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 1).

The pressing order hit effect determination process of this example determines one pressing order hit effect to be executed from among the 27 types of pressing order hit effects (effect 00 to effect 26) described with reference to FIG. 11(a). It is a process (a process of determining the effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effects).

The pressing order hit effect determination process is performed when an opportunity to execute the pressing order hit effect arrives in the effect control process (step S305) of the first sub-control unit 400 described with reference to FIG. This is executed when the push order navigation (operation navigation) suggesting the operation order of the first stop, second stop, and third stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 11B, in step S1001 of the pressing order hit effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the pressing order hit effect determining process is the first time (equal lottery for determining one pressing order hit effect to be executed is performed). If it is not the first time the pressing order hit effect determination process is performed, the process proceeds to step S1002 without updating the previous value.

On the other hand, when the pressing order hit effect determination process is the first time (when the equal lottery is the first time), a value (first value N. In this example, a lottery that selects one lottery value from N lottery values (0 to 26 in this example) corresponding to 27) (in this example, the lottery value has the same winning probability) Lottery) is executed, and one lottery value selected by lottery is stored in the RAM 308 as the initial value of the "previous value", and then the process proceeds to step S1002.

According to this example, one lottery value selected by lottery from N lottery values (27 in this example), which is the total number of types of effects (27 in this example), is set to the initial value of the previous value. , it is possible to prevent a specific effect from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variations to the effect. If the process of step S1001 is not provided, the previous value will be fixed to "0" in the case of the first time, and a specific effect will not be selected.

Here, in step S1001, in order to determine one push order hit effect from the push order hit effects (effect 00 to effect 26), the total number of types of the push order hit effects (effect 00 to effect 26) is calculated. A lottery is executed to select one lottery value from N lottery values (0 to 26 in this example) corresponding to the indicated value (first value N. In this example, 27). is not limited to this example.

Therefore, for example, in addition to the effects 00 to 26 of the pressing order hit effects described with reference to FIG. A lottery is executed to select one lottery value from the lottery values 0 to 27 consisting of the lottery values 0 to 26 corresponding to the performance 27 (no pressing order hit performance). may

In step S1002, a value obtained by subtracting (subtracting) 1 from a value (first value N, 27 in this example) indicating the total number of types of push order hit effects (effects 00 to 26). "Total number -1" (N - 1, in this example, 26) is calculated, and (N - 1) lottery values corresponding to the value of this "total number -1 (N - 1)" (in this example, A lottery (equal lottery) for selecting one lottery value from 0 to 25) is executed, and one lottery value selected by lottery is stored in the RAM 308 as an "equal lottery result", and then the process proceeds to step S1003.

In step S1003, the second value (in this example, 1) is added to the "equal lottery result" stored in the RAM 308, and in the next step S1004, the addition result (equal lottery result + 1) , and the "previous value" stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S1005.

Here, N-1 corresponding to the value N-1 obtained by subtracting 1 from the value (first value=N. In this example, 27) indicating the total number of types of effects (first value=N, 27) A calculation (equal lottery result + 1 (second value) + previous value) may be referred to as "first calculation (example 1)".

FIG. 12A shows the first calculation (example 1) and the second calculation (example 1) when the value (first value N) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 4. (b) shows the first calculation (example 1 ) and the calculation results of the second calculation (example 1).

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the "equal lottery result" is 2 and the "previous value" is 4, the calculation result of step S1003 (equal lottery result + 1) is , 3 (=2+1), and the calculation result (equal lottery result+1+previous value) of the first calculation (example 1) executed in step S1004 is 7 (=3+4).

Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the "equal lottery result" is a numerical value of 2 and the "previous value" is a numerical value of 26, the calculation result of step S1003 (equal lottery result + 1) is , 3 (=2+1), and the calculation result (equal lottery result+1+previous value) of the first calculation (example 1) executed in step S1004 is 29 (=3+26).

According to this example, the first calculation includes one lottery value (equal lottery result in this example) selected by lottery from (N−1) (26 in this example) lottery values, and the previous Since it is an operation using a value, by performing an operation using a value corresponding to the effect executed last time, it is possible to prevent the same effect from being continuously executed, to give variations to the effect, and to improve the player's performance. It is possible to increase the desire to play. In addition, since the first operation is addition, it is possible to give variations to the performance without increasing the control load. In addition, in this example, the control load can be reduced by omitting the process of excluding the effects performed last time and performing the lottery for the effects.

In step S1005 of the push order hit effect determination process, the calculation result (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) of the first calculation (example 1) executed in step S1004 is used as the push order hit effect (effect 00 to effect 26). After dividing by a value (first value N, 27 in this example) indicating the total number of types, the process proceeds to step S1006.

Here, the calculation executed in step S1005, that is, the calculation result of the first calculation (example 1) (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) is the value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N. This In the example, the division by 27) may be referred to as "second operation (example 1)".

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the calculation result (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) of the first calculation (example 1) is 7, the second calculation executed in step S1005 (Example 1) calculation result (“equal lottery result + 1 + previous value” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N)) has a quotient of 0 (= 7 ÷ 27) and a remainder (remainder) 7.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the calculation result of the first calculation (example 1) (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) is 29, the second calculation is performed in step S1005. (Example 1) The calculation result (“equal lottery result + 1 + previous value” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N)) has a quotient of 1 (= 29 ÷ 27) and a remainder (remainder) 2.

According to this example, the second calculation is a division (in this example, "equal lottery result + 1 + previous value" / 27) that divides the calculation result of the first calculation by the first value (27 in this example) ), by performing an operation using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, the effect is varied, and the player's willingness to play. can increase

In step S1006 of the pressing order hit effect determination process, after the "current value" stored in the RAM 308 is stored as a new "previous value", the remainder of the division in step S1005 (remainder) is used as a new "current value." ” is stored in the RAM 308, the pressing order hit effect determination processing is terminated.

In the example described using FIG. 12(a), the calculation result of the second calculation (example 1) executed in step S1005 (“equal lottery result + 1 + previous value” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects (number Since the remainder (remainder) of the one value N)) is 7, the numerical value 7 is stored as a new "current value" in step S1006.

The pressing order hit effect determination process is configured to determine the effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effects based on the remainder (remainder) of the division process in step S1005, and will be described using FIG. 12(a). In this example, the numerical value of 7, which is the remainder (remainder) of the calculation result of the second calculation (example 1) executed in step S1005, is stored as a new "current value". The effect corresponding to 7 (in this example, effect 07) is selected as the effect to be executed next.

Also, in the example described with reference to FIG. 12(b), the calculation result of the second calculation (example 1) executed in step S1005 (“equal lottery result + 1 + previous value” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects Since the remainder (remainder) of (first value N)) is 2, a numerical value of 2 is stored as a new "current value" in step S1006.

Therefore, in the example described using FIG. 12B, the numerical value 2, which is the remainder (remainder) of the calculation result of the second calculation (example 1) executed in step S1005, becomes the new "current value , and the effect (in this example, effect 02) corresponding to the value 2 of the "current value" is selected as the effect to be executed next.

According to this example, by performing the calculation using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, the effect is given variation, and the player's willingness to play is increased. can be enhanced. Also, in the effect determination process in this example, it contributes to the reduction of the control load by using simple processes such as storage of the current value (=previous value), addition processing, and division processing.

For example, if the effect is determined by excluding the effect performed last time, it is necessary to exclude the previous effect from the lottery target (masking process), but in this example, such processing is not required. A performance lottery can be executed. Also, if the table (data) for the lottery is changed according to the game in which the effect is executed, processing for designating the table (data) for the lottery is required, but such processing is not required in this example. Therefore, the simplification of the effect determination process can be realized.

<Press Order Hit Effect Decision Processing (Example 2)>
Next, the pressing order hit effect determination processing (example 2) will be described with reference to FIG. 11(c). FIG. 11(c) is a flowchart showing the flow of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 2).

This pressing order hit effect determination process (example 2) is a modification of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 1) described with reference to FIG. ) is different.

Specifically, in step S1011 of the pressing order hit effect determination process (example 2), a value (first value N In this example, a lottery (equal lottery) is executed to select one lottery value from N lottery values (0 to 26 in this example) corresponding to 27), and the one lottery value selected by lottery is selected. After storing in the RAM 308 as the "equal lottery result", the process proceeds to step S1012.

According to this example, a lottery for selecting one lottery value from N lottery values (27 in this example), which is the total number of types of effects (27 types in this example), is performed. can be prevented from being executed, and variations can be given to the production.

In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the equal lottery result stored in the RAM 308 matches the previous value stored in the RAM 308. If the equal lottery result and the previous value match, the process proceeds to step S1013. If not, the process proceeds to step S1016.

In step S1013, the second value (1 in this example) is added to the "equal lottery result" stored in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to step S1014.

Here, one lottery value selected by lottery from a plurality of lottery values corresponding to the calculation executed in step S1013, that is, the value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N. In this example, 27) The calculation of adding a second value (1 in this example) to (equal lottery result) (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) is defined as "first calculation (example 2) "There is a case.

FIG. 13A shows the first calculation (example 2) and the second calculation (example 2) when the value (first value N) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 4. (b) shows the first calculation (example 2 ) and the calculation results of the second calculation (example 2).

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the "previous value" and the "equal lottery result" are 4, the calculation result in step S1013 (equal lottery result (=previous value) + second (1 in this example)) becomes 5 (=4+1).

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the "previous value" and the "equal lottery result" are 26, the calculation result of step S1013 (equal lottery result (=previous value) + second (1 in this example)) becomes 27 (=26+1).

According to this example, the first calculation is a calculation of adding a second value (1 in this example) to the previous value (= equality lottery result), so the value corresponding to the effect executed last time is By performing the calculations using the numbers, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being continuously executed, to give variation to the performance, and to increase the player's willingness to play. In addition, since the first operation is addition, it is possible to give variations to the performance without increasing the control load.

In step S1014, the addition result of step S1013 (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) is converted to a value (first Value N. In this example, after performing the division by 27), the process proceeds to step S1015.

Here, the calculation executed in step S1014, that is, the calculation result of the first calculation (example 2) (previous value (=equal lottery result) + 1) is a value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N. In this example, the division by 27) may be referred to as "second operation (example 2)".

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, if the calculation result of the first calculation (example 2) (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) is 5, step The calculation result of the second calculation (example 2) executed in S1014 (“previous value (=equal lottery result) + 1” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N)) has a quotient of 0 (=5÷27), and the remainder (remainder) is 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the calculation result of the first calculation (example 2) (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) is 27, step The calculation result of the second calculation (example 2) executed in S1014 (“previous value (=equal lottery result) + 1” ÷ value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N)) has a quotient of 1 (=27/27) and the remainder (remainder) is 0.

According to this example, the second calculation is a division of dividing the calculation result of the first calculation by a first value (27 in this example) (in this example, division of "equal lottery result + 1" ÷ 27 ), by performing calculations using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, the effect is varied, and the player's desire to play is increased. be able to.

In step S1015, the "current value" stored in the RAM 308 is stored as a new "previous value". , the pressing order hit effect determination processing is terminated.

In the example described with reference to FIG. 13A, the numerical value 5, which is the remainder (remainder) of the calculation result of the second calculation (example 2) executed in step S1014, is stored as a new "current value". Then, the effect (in this example, effect 05) corresponding to the value 5 of this "current value" is selected as the effect to be executed next.

Further, in the example described using FIG. 13B, the numerical value 0, which is the remainder (remainder) of the calculation result of the second calculation (example 2) executed in step S1014, is the new "current value". , and the effect (in this example, effect 00) corresponding to the value 0 of this "current value" is selected as the effect to be executed next.

On the other hand, in step S1016, which proceeds when the equal lottery result and the previous value do not match, the equal lottery result stored in the RAM 308 in step S1011 is stored in the RAM 308 as a new "current value". finish.

According to this example, by performing the calculation using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, the effect is given variation, and the player's willingness to play is increased. can be enhanced.

In addition, when the lottery result and the previous value are different, the effect is determined based on the lottery result without performing the first operation and the second operation, so the first operation and the second operation are performed only when necessary. can be calculated, the effect can be quickly determined, and the control load can be reduced.

In this example, in the processing of step S1013, the numerical value 1 is added as the second value to the "equal lottery result" stored in the RAM 308, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the " 1 may be subtracted from the equality lottery result. In this case, in the next step S1014, the subtraction result of step S1013 (equal lottery result -1) is used as the pressing order hit effect (effect 00 to effect 26). Division by a value (first value N, 27 in this example) indicating the total number of types of . In the case of the subtraction result (equal lottery result -1), a value indicating the total number of types of effects may be added and then 1 may be subtracted in order to prevent the subtraction result from becoming negative.

With this configuration, for example, if the value of the "previous value" is 2 and the "equal lottery result" in step S1011 is 2, the subtraction result in step S1013 (equal lottery result -1) is 1 (=2−1), and the result of the division in step S1014 is a quotient of 0 (=1÷27) and a remainder of 27. The current value is 27, which is different from the previous value of 2 becomes.

<Press Order Hit Effect Decision Processing (Modified Example)>
The pressing order hit effect determination process according to the present invention is not limited to example 1 described using FIG. 11B or example 2 described using FIG. Exclude the previous value (eg, 4) from the lottery value (eg, 0 to 25) corresponding to the lottery of "total number - 1", and use the remaining lottery values (eg, 0 to 3, 5 to 25) to perform an equal lottery may be performed.

In addition, without calculating the "total number of types of effects (27 in this example) - 1", a lottery value corresponding to the lottery of "total number of types of effects (27 in this example)" (for example, 1 to 26), a lottery (equal lottery) for selecting one lottery value may be performed, and the numerical value of 1 and the previous value may be added to the "equal lottery result" of this lottery (equal lottery). .

Scenario data in which the same effect is not continuous may be, for example, scenario 1 (1st G: effect A → 2nd G: effect B → 3rd G: effect C → 4th G: effect D → 5th G: effect E → 6th G: effect F), scenario 1 (1st G: production A → 2nd G: production B → 3rd G: production C → 4th G: production D → 5th G: production E → 6th G: production F), scenario 2 (1G: production B → 2nd G: Production A → 3rd G: Production D → 4th G: Production F → 5th G: Production C → 6th G: Production E), Scenario 3 (1st G: Production D → 2nd G: Production E → 3rd G) : production F → 4th G: production C → 5th G: production A → 6th G: production B). scenario data is selected, and an effect may be executed based on the scenario data.

Further, the "certain effect" according to the present invention is not limited to the pressing order hit effect, and may be any effect composed of a plurality of types of effects "with no difference in expectations". Here, ``the production with no difference in the degree of expectation'' corresponds to a simple production of liveliness, a production of ``pause'', etc. This corresponds to the dialogue effect that is not performed, the above-described pressing order hit effect, and the like. Therefore, for example, the "certain effect" according to the present invention may be 27 types of effects (3 types x 3 types x 3 types) composed of combinations of dialogue effects A, dialogue effects B, and dialogue effects C. good.

In addition, the execution trigger and timing of "certain effect" are not particularly limited. It may be an effect that is executed, or an effect that is executed when the game state is changed.

<Press order hit effect determination processing/Summary>
As described above, the amusement machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) can select from a plurality of types (for example, 27 types) of effects (for example, shown in FIG. 11A) effect executing means capable of executing a pressing order hit effect); and effect determining means (for example, the pressing order hit effect determining process shown in FIG. 11A) for determining the effect to be executed from among the plurality of types of effects. The amusement machine provided with the effect determination means performs at least a first calculation (for example, addition of "equal lottery result + 1 (second value) + previous value" shown in step S1004 in Fig. 11(b) ) and a second calculation (for example, division of “equal lottery result + 1 (second value) + previous value” ÷ 27 shown in step S1005 in Fig. 11(b)), and the calculation of the second calculation means for determining the effect based on the result, and the first calculation is a calculation using at least a value (hereinafter referred to as "previous value") corresponding to the effect executed last time by the effect executing means. , wherein the second calculation is a calculation using at least the calculation result of the first calculation and a first value (for example, 27 (a value indicating the type of the pressing order hit effect)). It is a playground to play.

Conventionally, there are amusement machines that perform effects according to the game, but the types of effects that can be executed are limited, and there are cases where the effect of the previous game and the effect of the current game are the same. If it continues, the game becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the player's desire to play may decrease. In addition, if the same production continues, the player may be misunderstood that it is a pseudo-continuous production, and the player may have expectations. In spite of this, if there is no privilege, there is a possibility that the player will be distrustful.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, by performing the calculation using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, and the effect is given variation, and the game is played. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

Further, the first value may be a value (eg, 27) indicating the total number of the types of effects (eg, 27 types).

With such a configuration, an effect to be executed can be determined within the total number of types of effects, and variations can be given to the effects.

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the first calculation is performed by selecting one lottery value selected by lottery from (N−1) lottery values (for example, 26) (For example, an even lottery result) and the calculation using the previous value may be used.

With such a configuration, by performing calculation using a value corresponding to the effect executed last time, it is possible to prevent the same effect from being continuously executed, to give variations to the effect, and to improve the performance of the player. It can increase motivation.

In addition, the second calculation is a division that divides the calculation result of the first calculation by the first value (for example, "equal lottery result + 1 + previous value" ÷ 27), and the effect determination means may be means for determining the effect based on the remainder of the division.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the same performance from being continuously executed, and to provide variations to the performance.
As described above, the amusement machine according to the present example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has a total of two or more N types (for example, 27 types) from specific effects to certain effects (for example, 11(a)), and effect determination means for determining the effect to be executed from the N types of effects (for example, the pressing order hit effect shown in FIG. 11(a)). Effect determination processing), wherein the effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation, the effect executed last time (hereinafter referred to as "previous effect") is a means for determining a different effect (hereinafter referred to as "current effect"), and the first calculation is a value corresponding to the previous effect, which is a previous value. An operation of adding a certain value, wherein the certain value is any one of consecutive integer values of 1 or more and less than the N determined through a predetermined lottery, and the second The calculation is a calculation of dividing the calculation result of the first calculation by the N, and the effect determination means is means for determining the current effect based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation. It is a game table characterized by
In addition, the game machine according to the present example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has a total of 2 or more N types (for example, 27 types) from a specific effect to a certain effect (for example, FIG. 11A ), and effect determination means for determining the effect to be executed from the N types of effects (for example, the pressing order hit effect determination process shown in FIG. 11A). and, wherein the effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation, the effect executed last time (hereinafter, " is means for determining a performance (hereinafter referred to as "current performance") different from the previous performance"), and the first calculation adds 1 to the previous value, which is a value corresponding to the previous performance. The second calculation is a calculation of dividing the calculation result of the first calculation by the N, and the effect determination means determines the current effect based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation. It is a game machine characterized in that it is a means for determining.

Also, the first operation may be an addition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide variations in performance without increasing the control load.

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the first calculation is performed by selecting one lottery value selected by lottery from (N−1) lottery values (for example, 26) (For example, an equal lottery result), a second value (for example, 1) and the previous value are added (for example, addition of "Equal lottery result + 1 + previous value" shown in step S1004 in Fig. 11(b) ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide variations in performance without increasing the control load.

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the effect determining means selects one lottery value selected by lottery from N (for example, 27) lottery values, and replaces it with the previous value. It may be a means that may be set as an initial value of .

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a specific effect from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variations to the effect.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has a certain effect (for example, the pressing order hit effect shown in FIG. 11A) from a plurality of types (for example, 27 types). ), and an effect determination means (for example, the pressing order hit effect determination process shown in FIG. 11A) for determining the effect to be executed from the plurality of types of effects. The effect determination means determines a lottery result of a predetermined lottery (for example, an equal lottery with the same winning probability of the lottery value) and a value corresponding to the effect executed last time by the effect execution means (hereinafter referred to as "previous value") are the same, at least the first calculation (for example, addition of "previous value (= equality lottery result) + 1 (second value)" shown in step S1013 of Fig. 11(c) ) and a second calculation (for example, division of “equal lottery result + 1 (second value)” ÷ 27 shown in step S1014 in Fig. 11(c)), and based on the calculation result of the second calculation the first calculation is a calculation using at least the previous value, and the second calculation is a calculation result of the first calculation and a first value ( For example, the amusement machine is characterized in that it is an operation using at least 27 (a value indicating the type of pressing order hit effect).

Conventionally, there are amusement machines that perform effects according to the game, but the types of effects that can be executed are limited, and there are cases where the effect of the previous game and the effect of the current game are the same. If it continues, the game becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the player's desire to play may decrease. In addition, if the same production continues, the player may be misunderstood that it is a pseudo-continuous production, and the player may have expectations. In spite of this, if there is no privilege, there is a possibility that the player will become distrustful.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, by performing the calculation using the value corresponding to the effect executed last time, the same effect is prevented from being continuously executed, and the effect is given variation, and the game is played. It is possible to increase the player's desire to play.

Further, the first value may be a value (eg, 27) indicating the total number of the types of effects (eg, 27 types).

With such a configuration, an effect to be executed can be determined within the total number of types of effects, and variations can be given to the effects.

Further, the effect determination means is means for determining the effect based on the lottery result (without performing the first calculation and the second calculation) when the lottery result and the previous value are different. may be

With such a configuration, the first calculation and the second calculation can be performed only when necessary, the effect can be quickly determined, and the control load can be reduced.

Further, the second calculation is a division that divides the calculation result of the first calculation by the first value (for example, "previous value (=equal lottery result) +1 (second value) divided by 27), and the effect determination means may be means for determining the effect based on the remainder of the division.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the same performance from being continuously executed, and to provide variations to the performance.

Also, the first operation may be an addition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide variations in performance without increasing the control load.

Further, the first calculation is a calculation of adding a second value (for example, 1) to the previous value (for example, "previous value (=equal lottery result) + 1 (second value)" addition).

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide variations in performance without increasing the control load.

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the predetermined lottery may be a lottery for selecting one lottery value from N lottery values (for example, 27). .

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a specific effect from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variations to the effect.

<Production switching process>
Next, the effect switching process will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the flow of control in the effect switching process. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of grouping information (first information).

<Production switching processing / transmission and reception of grouping information>
Grouping information is transmitted in step S120 of the main control main process. Note that the processing other than the grouping information transmission processing is the same as the main control unit main processing described using FIG. 6, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

In the grouping information transmission process (step S120), control information including at least grouping information (first information) regarding the winning combination is transmitted to the first sub-control section 400. FIG.

Here, the grouping information (first information) regarding the winning combination means that "the winning result (for example, the lottery result of the internal winning combination lottery in step S105) is the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, the stop button 137 to 139 (pressing order of 137 to 139), it is possible to specify that the operation mode winning result (for example, the minor combination 3 (pressing order bell) described with reference to FIG. 5) is different in advantage, but it is determined as the corresponding selection result. The operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the operation mode winning results is unspecified information. information that is not known”.

As shown in FIG. 15, the winning combination of this example includes winning combination information (primary information) corresponding to each individual winning combination and grouping information (secondary information) that groups the winning combinations so that the order in which the winning combinations are played is not known. ) and rare hand information (tertiary information) in which winning hands are grouped according to whether or not they are rare hands. secondary information).

For example, of the winning combination information (primary information) shown in FIG. 15, normal replay, promotion replay 1, and promotion replay 2 are classified into replay Gr (group) of grouping information (secondary information), and watermelon is The grouping information (secondary information) is classified as the watermelon Gr, and the cherry is classified as the grouping information (secondary information) Cherry Gr. Information) Bell Gr.

The information of the bell Gr in the grouping information (secondary information) is not limited to this example, and may be composed of only bell-type winning combinations, or may include winning combinations other than bell-type winning combinations.

In addition, among the winning combination information (primary information) shown in FIG. 15, Watermelon and Cherry are classified as rare combinations in the rare combination information (tertiary information). being classified. In addition, the grouping information (secondary information) refers to each grouped item and draws a lottery for granting benefits (for example, all roles are targeted and a lottery for granting benefits) is used. Rare role information (tertiary information) is used when a lottery for granting a privilege is made by referring to whether or not it is a rare role (for example, a lottery for awarding a privilege is performed for a rare role). Also, the secondary information may be generated based on the primary information, the tertiary information may also be generated based on the primary information, and the tertiary information may be generated based on the secondary information.

In this example, in the normal state (non-AT state, group information is transmitted without knowing the pressing order information), the production is performed based on the Gr information and the pressing order correct/incorrect information. , the production is performed based on the pressing order information, but GR information may also be transmitted to the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) during AT. You can also direct it. Further, the pressing order correct/incorrect information may be transmitted to the production control section (first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500) even during AT as in the normal time, or may not be transmitted. good.

Note that the "operation mode of the stop button" according to the present invention is not limited to information on the pressing order of the stop buttons. information, information on the stop button that performed the third stop operation, information on the operation timing of the stop button (such as eye pressing aimed at a specific pattern), and the like.

Further, in this example, an example of transmitting the grouping information (first information) in the grouping information transmission processing of the main control main processing was shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Grouping information (first information) may be transmitted in interrupt processing.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S351 executed by the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), grouping information reception processing is performed. This grouping information reception processing includes the command processing (step S304) of the first sub-controller main processing described with reference to FIG. 8A, and the second sub-controller main processing described with reference to FIG. This is the process executed in the command process (step S604) of the process or the like.

In the grouping information reception process (step 351), the first sub-control unit 400 stores the grouping information (first information) received from the main control unit 300 in the RAM 408, and the second sub-control unit 500 , the grouping information (first information) received from the first sub-controller 400 is received and stored in the RAM 508, and the like.

Details will be described using FIG. 16, but the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) is the timing at which the game start operation (for example, the operation of pressing the start lever 135) is performed Then, based on the received grouping information (first information), it is possible to execute a first effect (for example, a minor role suggesting effect described with reference to FIG. 16).

According to this example, various effects can be achieved without transmitting information that can identify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information about the order of pressing the correct answer) from the first control means to the second control means. can be provided, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

<Production switching processing / transmission and reception of stop operation information>
In the command setting transmission processing (step S206) of the main control unit timer processing described using FIG. to send.

Here, the stop operation information (second information) regarding the stop operation is information including at least one of "correctness information" and "operation sequence information".

The 'right/fail information' is defined as 'a stop operation performed by a player is an operation mode result in which the degree of advantage differs depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, a small win 3 (pressing order) described with reference to FIG. It is information that can identify whether or not the operation mode (for example, the correct pressing order) corresponding to the bell))", in other words, "It is possible to know whether or not the player's operation mode is the correct pressing order. Information.

In addition, the 'operation order information' means 'which of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (eg, the left reel 110) the reel on which the stop operation has been performed (eg, the first stopped reel) can be specified. information", in other words, "one, more or all of the first stop reel, the second stop reel, or the third stop reel (or the first stop operation, the second stop information for identifying one, a plurality, or all of the stop buttons on which the operation or the third stop operation has been performed."

Note that the "second information" according to the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, in addition to the correctness information, the correctness information of the pressed position may be transmitted.

In addition, in this example, an example of transmitting the stop operation information (second information) in the command setting transmission process of the main control timer interrupt was shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the main control unit main process , the stop operation information (second information) may be transmitted.

Further, the correctness information may be transmitted each time the stop operation is performed, or may be transmitted at predetermined specific timings (for example, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, at the time of the third stop operation). In the former case, the information on whether or not each stop operation matches the correct order (correctness of the first stop, correctness of the second stop, correctness of the third stop), and information of the latter. If so, does the operation so far match the correct order? Information that the pressing order is correct, information that the pressing order is incorrect from at least one of the 1st or 2nd stop], correctness up to the 3rd stop [information that the pressing order is correct with the 1st stop correct, 2nd stop correct, and 3rd stop correct , 1st stop, 2nd stop, and 3rd stop are incorrect and the pressing order is wrong]).

On the other hand, in the processing of step S353 executed by the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), stop operation information reception processing is performed. This stop operation information reception processing includes the command processing (step S304) of the first sub-controller main processing described with reference to FIG. This is the process executed in the command process (step S604) of the process or the like.

In the stop operation information reception process (step 3531), the first sub control unit 400 receives the stop operation information (second information) received from the main control unit 300 and stores it in the RAM 408, the second sub control The unit 500 receives stop operation information (second information) received from the first sub-control unit 400 and performs processing such as storing it in the RAM 508 .

The effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) receives from the main control unit 300 by the first sub-control unit 400 at the timing when the stop operation (for example, the first stop operation) is performed Based on the right/wrong information (second information) included in the stopped operation information, it is possible to execute a second effect (for example, a bell effect or a losing effect described with reference to FIG. 16).

More specifically, in this example, the right/wrong information (second information) included in the stop operation information is information indicating that the operation mode of the player is not the correct pressing order (incorrect pressing order). (when the stop operation performed by the player indicates that the operation mode does not correspond to the operation mode result), the second effect (for example, the bell effect and the losing effect described using FIG. A losing effect (predetermined effect) is executed.

On the other hand, if the right/wrong information (second information) included in the stop operation information is information indicating that the operation mode of the player is the correct pressing order (correct pressing order) (the stop performed by the player When the operation indicates that the operation mode corresponds to the operation mode result), a bell effect (a specific effect) of the second effect (for example, a bell effect or a fail effect described with reference to FIG. 16) is executed. do.

According to this example, even if the information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is not transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the player can A variety of effects can be provided based on information that can specify whether or not the performed stop operation was in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result.

In addition, it is possible to provide different performances depending on whether the stop operation performed by the player is in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not, and various performances can be provided.

Here, an example of executing a bell effect (specific effect) according to the correctness information (second information) included in the stop operation information is shown, but the correctness information (second information) included in the stop operation information information), a bell effect (specific effect) may be executed.

For example, in the process of step S352 performed by the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), depending on the game state (in this example, depending on whether during the precursor or not), the stop operation information It is determined whether or not to execute the effect by referring to the right/wrong information (second information) contained in, and when referring to the right/wrong information (second information), the process proceeds to the above-described step S353. If the correctness information (second information) is not referred to, the process proceeds to step S354.

In this example, the probability of referring to the correctness information (second information) is higher during non-prediction than during prognosis.

It should be noted that "during the omen" refers to the period or state in which the anticipation effect that indicates whether or not advantageous benefits (bonuses and AT games) are given to the player is performed over one game or multiple games. To tell. In addition, the "medium omen" includes a real omen that is a definitive omen that a privilege will be granted, and a fake omen that no privilege will be granted. On the other hand, "non-aura" refers to a period or state in which these auras are not occurring.

For the player, it is often unclear which omen is during the omen (this omen confirmation effect may be executed in the middle), but it is more expected than during the non-omen. Therefore, it can be said that the player has a higher expectation even during the fake precursor than during the non-prediction. The probability of referring to the correct/failure information is higher during non-prediction than during pre-sign. However, if it is during the omen, the frequency of a mismatch between the result of stop display and the effect (the bell effect is executed even though the bell is not stopped) can be increased.

According to this example, it becomes easier to determine whether or not the game is in the middle of a sign based on the result of the stop display and the rate of appearance of the effect, which may increase the player's desire to play.

In step S354, which proceeds when the correctness information (second information) is not referred to, an effect lottery using a random number value is performed, and a second effect (for example, FIG. 16 is used to explain the A bell effect (specific effect) is executed, or a failing effect (predetermined effect) is determined.

In the effect lottery of this example, the winning probability of the bell effect (specific effect) is varied according to the game state. During production), the probability that the bell production (specific production) is executed is higher than the probability that the failure production (predetermined production) is executed.

In addition, depending on whether or not the bell effect (specific effect) is performed with reference to the right/fail information (second information), the degree of expectation that a benefit that is advantageous to the player is given is varied. When executing a bell effect (specific effect) regardless of the correctness information (second information) than when executing a bell effect (specific effect) according to the second information) (first case) (Second case) is configured such that the degree of expectation for the award of the privilege is higher.

According to this example, it is possible to provide the same performance regardless of whether the stop operation performed by the player is in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not. In addition, if the stop operation performed by the player is not in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result, the expectation that the privilege will be granted is higher, so the player will not operate erroneously. It is possible to suppress the decline in the desire to play even when the

Further, in this example, in the process of step S352, an example is shown in which it is determined whether or not to execute an effect by referring to the right/wrong information (second information) included in the stop operation information. In the process of step S352, the effect lottery of step S354 may be performed to determine the effect.

The breakdown of the winning probability of this effect lottery is not particularly limited. The probability of selecting the wrong effect without referring to is 20%, the probability of selecting the bell effect without referring to the correctness information (second information) is 10%, and the correctness information (second information) is referred to. The probability may be increased, or conversely, the probability of referring to the correctness information (second information) may be decreased.

<Specific example of production switching>
Next, a specific example of effect switching will be described with reference to FIG.

<Specific example of production switching/correct answer order>
FIG. 16(a) is a diagram showing an example of an effect in chronological order when the right/wrong information (second information) is the order of pressing the correct answer.

In this example, the main control unit 300 executes the winning combination internal lottery process (step S105) with the start operation (pressing operation of the start lever 135) as a trigger, and then performs the small winning combination 3 (push) in this winning combination internal lottery process. As the grouping information (first information), "the winning result is an operation mode result with a different advantage depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, a small win 3 (push order bell)) can be specified, but the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, the order to press the stop buttons 137 to 139) is unspecifiable information. It is set (prepared) as control information to be transmitted to the unit 400 .

Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits control information including at least grouping information (first information) to the first sub-control unit 400 in the grouping information transmission process (step S120).

On the other hand, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that receives the grouping information (first information), based on the grouping information (first information), the winning result , specify that the operation mode result (in this example, a small win 3 (push order bell)) with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and perform the first effect (in this example, a small win 3 A small role suggesting effect (common effect) that suggests that an internal winning is made (Push order bell) is executed.

Subsequently, since the first stop operation by the player was the correct order of pressing the minor combination 3 (push order bell), the main control unit 300 generates correct/incorrect information (second information), "the stop operation performed by the player is an operation mode corresponding to an operation mode result (in this example, a minor win 3 (push order bell)) with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139. (In this example, information that can identify that it was a correct answer order) is set (prepared) as control information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 .

Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits control information including at least correctness information (second information) to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S206).

On the other hand, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that receives the correctness information (second information) is performed by the player based on the correctness information (second information) The stop operation is an operation mode (correct pressing order in this example) corresponding to an operation mode result (in this example, a minor win 3 (pressing order bell)) with different advantages depending on the operating mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Then, a second effect (in this example, a bell effect suggesting that a small win 3 (push-order bell) has been won) is executed.

In this example, an example of executing the bell effect (second effect) triggered by the second stop operation is shown, but the execution trigger of the "second effect" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. , and other operations (for example, the first stop operation and the third stop operation) may be used as a trigger to execute the bell effect (second effect).

For example, a 6-choice bell (push order bell with 6 correct operation orders of left, middle, and right, respectively) and a 4-choice bell (4 kinds of middle and right operation orders, excluding the first stop on the left, are each correct operation) If it is a pressing order bell), the bell effect is executed with the second stop operation or the third stop operation as a trigger, and the three-choice bell (left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop is each correct operation If it is a pressing order bell), the bell effect can be executed at any timing of the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

It should be noted that at which operation timing the bell effect is to be executed may be determined by the effect control section. In addition, the operation timing at which the bell effect is executed may differ depending on whether it is during a sign or not, or whether it is during a real sign or a fake sign. is performed, the degree of expectation may be higher than when the bell effect is performed in the previous stop operation, or vice versa.

In addition, the effect when the right/fail information (second information) is the order of pressing the correct answer is not limited to the effect using the liquid crystal display device 157 (bell effect in this example), for example, light output means (for example, (e.g., lighting or blinking light output means), or using sound output means (e.g., speaker) (e.g., outputting a sound effect to notify the winning of a prize), , an effect using a movable body (for example, an effect of moving a movable body), or the like.

<Specific example of effect switching/Incorrect answer order>
FIG. 16(b) is a diagram showing an example of an effect in chronological order when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the order of pressing incorrect answers.

It should be noted that the processing up to the execution of the minor role suggestion effect (common effect) with the start operation as a trigger is performed when the correct/failure information (second information) is the correct order, as described with reference to FIG. 16(a). Since it is the same as the production example, its explanation is omitted.

In this example, the main control unit 300 determines that the first stop operation by the player is the incorrect pressing order of the minor win 3 (pressing order bell) (not the correct pressing order). Triggered by the operation, as correct/fail information (second information), "the stop operation performed by the player has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, a small win 3 (Push order bell)) corresponding to the operation mode (in this example, the correct order) is set (prepared) as the control information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. there is

Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits control information including at least correctness information (second information) to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S206).

On the other hand, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that receives the correctness information (second information) is performed by the player based on the correctness information (second information) The stop operation is an operation mode result (in this example, a minor win 3 (push order bell)) with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, the correct push order). Identify what was not done (that it was an incorrect pushing order), and execute a second production (in this example, a losing production suggesting that the small win 3 (push order bell) was not won). there is

In this example, an example of executing a failure effect (second effect) with the first stop operation as a trigger is shown, but the execution trigger of the "second effect" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. , and other operations (for example, a second stop operation or a third stop operation) may be used as a trigger to execute a failure effect (second effect).

It should be noted that the effect control unit may determine at which operation timing the loss effect is to be executed. In addition, at which operation timing the failure effect is executed may differ depending on whether it is during the omen or during the non-omen, or whether it is during the real omen or during the fake omen. is performed, the degree of expectation may be higher than when the failure effect is performed by the previous stop operation, or vice versa.

In addition, the effect when the correct/failure information (second information) is incorrect answer pushing order is not limited to the effect using the liquid crystal display device 157 (in this example, the losing effect). , lamps and LEDs) (e.g., turning off the light output means), or using sound output means (e.g., speakers) (e.g., outputting a sound effect to notify non-winning), , a production using a movable body (for example, a production to stop the movable body), etc., and a production means that is at least partially different from the production when the correct/failure information (second information) is the correct order It may be a production using.

<Specific example of effect switching / 1st stop reel is the right reel>
FIG. 16(c) is a diagram showing an example of an effect in chronological order when the operation order information (second information) is the first stop reel=right reel 112. In FIG.

It should be noted that the processing up to the execution of the minor role suggestion effect (common effect) with the start operation as a trigger is performed when the correct/failure information (second information) is the correct order, as described with reference to FIG. 16(a). Since it is the same as the production example, its explanation is omitted.

In this example, since the reel on which the first stop operation was performed was the right reel 112, the main control unit 300, triggered by the first stop operation, sets "stop Information that can specify that the operated reel (in this example, the first stop reel) is any of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (in this example, the right reel 112) is provided as the first sub-control It is set (prepared) as control information to be transmitted to the unit 400 .

Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits control information including at least correctness information (second information) to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S206).

On the other hand, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that has received the operation order information (second information), based on the operation order information (second information), the stop operation The performed reel (in this example, the first stop reel) specifies which of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (in this example, the right reel 112), and the second effect (in this example, the A left push recommendation display (display of an image including a character string “recommend left push”) suggesting that the left reel 110 is recommended as one stop reel is executed.

Subsequently, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) receives the grouping information (first information) at the timing of the start operation triggered by the third stop operation. Based on this grouping information (first information), the winning result is an operation mode result with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, a minor win 3 (push order bell) ), and the first aspect of the effect (in this example, the effect of graying out the background image (changing to light gray)) is executed.

According to this example, the stop operation can be performed without transmitting information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) from the first control means to the second control means by which the operation mode of the stop button can be specified. When the performed reel is a specific reel, the performance can be executed, otherwise, the performance can not be executed, and various performances can be provided.

Although illustration is omitted, when the main control unit 300 internally wins a winning combination that is not the order of pressing the bell, the main control unit 300 sets the grouping information (first information) as follows: Although it can be specified that it is not an operation mode result (in this example, a minor win 3 (push order bell)) with a different advantage depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, the stop button 137 to 139) sets "unspecified information".

In this case, the effect control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) is triggered by the third stop operation, based on this grouping information (first information), the winning result is stopped It is specified that it is not an operation mode result (in this example, a small win 3 (push order bell)) with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the buttons 137 to 139, and the second mode of production (in this example, the background image is displayed). Execution that does not gray out).

According to this example, the winning result is the operation mode winning result and the first stop operation is other than the specific reel, and the winning result is the operation mode winning result and the first stop operation is the specific reel. The production can be made different in cases other than reels, and various productions can be provided. Further, for example, even if the second effect is executed based on the second information at the timing when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, the second effect is executed at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. An effect different from the second effect can be executed, and inconsistency with the effect performed based on the second information can be eliminated.

Further, when the push order bell is internally elected during the continuous effect, and the reel on which the first stop operation is performed is the right reel 112 (non-recommended reel), the next game is also played with the third stop operation as a trigger. A display suggesting that the performance will continue (for example, a display including the character string "NEXT") is not displayed, but during the continuous performance, a winning combination other than the bell in the order of pressing the bell is internally won, and the first stop operation is performed. When the reel is the right reel 112 (non-recommended reel), a display (for example, a display including a character string “NEXT”) indicating that the effect will continue in the next game is displayed with the third stop operation as a trigger. configured to display.

As another example, in the case where the pressing order bell is internally won during the continuous effect and the reel on which the first stop operation is performed is the right reel 112 (non-recommended reel), the third stop operation is performed. While the performance does not proceed to the next scene, the winning combination other than the pushing order bell is internally won during the continuous performance, and the reel on which the first stop operation is performed is the right reel 112 (non-recommended reel). If there is, the effect may proceed to the next scene even if the third stop operation is performed.

Although the display timing of the left push recommendation display has been described as the timing of the first stop operation in which the non-recommended operation is performed, it is not limited to this. A left push recommendation display may be displayed.

If the reel on which the first stop operation is performed is a non-recommended reel regardless of whether the internal winning combination is the push order bell, the left push recommendation display is displayed at the timing when the first stop operation is performed. Alternatively, a left push recommendation display may be displayed at the timing of the third stop operation.

According to this example, for example, even if the second effect is executed based on the second information at the timing when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, the third stop operation is performed. The performance can be executed based on the first information at the appropriate timing, and inconsistency with the performance performed based on the second information can be eliminated.

<Direction switching/Summary>
As described above, the amusement machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) controls the first control means (for example, the main control unit 300) for controlling the game, and the control for the performance. second control means (for example, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500), and winning result determination means (for example, in FIG. 6 winning combination internal lottery process shown), and a plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) for individually stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1). , wherein the plurality of types of winning results are determined by the operation mode of the stop button (for example, the order of pressing the stop button, the stop button for which the first stop operation was performed, the second stop operation was performed, etc.) operation mode with different advantages depending on the stop button that was clicked, the stop button that performed the third stop operation, and the operation timing of the stop button (e.g., eye pressing aimed at a specific symbol). (push order bell)), the first control means is means capable of transmitting first information (for example, grouping information) to the second control means, and the first control means is , means capable of transmitting second information (for example, information on correctness of pressing order and information on operation order) to said second control means; However, the operation mode of the stop button corresponding to the operation mode winning result determined as the corresponding selection result is unspecifiable information, and the second information is determined by the player. It is information derived based on the performed stop operation, and the second control means executed a first effect (for example, a minor combination suggesting effect shown in FIG. 16) based on the first information. It is a means capable of executing a second effect (for example, a bell effect shown in FIG. 16(a) or a losing effect shown in FIG. 16(b)) later based on the second information. It is a playground to play.

Conventionally, there is a game machine equipped with an AT game state that informs the player of an advantageous operation mode. When the operation order is normally transmitted, the sub-control means (second control means) side gives different effects according to the correct operation order and the actual operation order.

However, the purpose is to strengthen the anti-fraud measures of the sub-control means (the purpose of anti-fraud measures in which push-order navigation is executed due to fraudulent acts using illegal parts etc. even though it is not in a state where push-order navigation is originally performed). Then, when the correct operation order is no longer transmitted to the sub-control means from the normal time, it becomes impossible to provide different presentations according to the correct operation order and the actual operation order during the operation.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, the information (for example, information about the order of pressing the correct answer (correct order of operation)) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is directed from the first control means to the second control means. It is possible to provide a variety of presentations without having to send the data directly, thereby enhancing the player's interest.

Further, the second control means can execute the first effect based on the first information at the timing when the game start operation (for example, the operation of pressing the start lever 135 shown in FIG. 1) is performed. means, and the second control means performs a second effect based on the second information at the timing when the stop operation is performed (for example, pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) It may be a viable means.

Further, the second information is information capable of specifying whether or not the stop operation performed by the player was in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode winning result determined as the winning result (for example, Information indicating whether or not the operation mode of the player is the correct pressing order may be used.

With such a configuration, even if the information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is not transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the game can be played. Various effects can be provided based on information that can specify whether or not the stop operation performed by the user is in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result.

In addition, the second control means is configured such that the second information indicates that the stop operation performed by the player is not the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode winning result determined as the winning result. (for example, if the pressing order is incorrect), in addition to the predetermined effect (for example, the losing effect shown in FIG. 16 (b)) of the second effect, light output means (for example, lamp or LED) (e.g., lighting or blinking light output means), sound output means (e.g., speakers) (e.g., outputting a sound effect to notify the winning), and movable bodies (for example, an effect of moving a movable body)), and the second control means controls the second information so that the stop operation performed by the player is the winning result. (for example, if the pressing order is correct), a specific effect (for example, FIG. ), production using light output means (e.g., lamps and LEDs) (e.g., turning off the light output means) and sound output means (e.g., speakers) (e.g., It may be a means capable of executing an effect of outputting a sound effect informing of non-winning) or an effect using a movable body (for example, an effect of stopping the movable body).

With such a configuration, even if the information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is not transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the game can be played. Different presentations can be provided depending on whether the stop operation performed by the user is in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not, and various presentations can be provided.

In addition, a privilege provision determination means for determining the provision of benefits (for example, AT games, bonuses) advantageous to the player is provided, and the second control means executes the specific effect according to the second information. (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), and the second control means executes the specific effect regardless of the second information (hereinafter referred to as "second case") ), and the degree of expectation for the award of the privilege may be higher in the second case than in the first case.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the same effect whether the stop operation performed by the player is in the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not. In addition to being able to keep the player's desire to play, if the stop operation performed by the player is not in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result, the player has a higher expectation that the award will be given. Even if the player makes an erroneous operation, it is possible to suppress the decrease in motivation to play.

In addition, the second control means, the situation related to the privilege (for example, in addition to whether it is in the premonitory, transition to a game state advantageous to the player (for example, AT game, pseudo bonus, CZ, advantageous section) or not, whether or not a rare combination has been won, whether or not there is an AT addition, etc.).

With such a configuration, it becomes easier to determine whether or not there is a high degree of expectation that the privilege will be granted (for example, whether or not the player is in the midst of an omen). be.

In addition, the second information is information that can specify which of the plurality of reels the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is (for example, the first stop reel, the second stop reel, or the , one or more of the third stop reels, or all of the reels (or one or more of the stop buttons on which the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation was performed) , or all stop buttons) may be information).

With such a configuration, even if information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is not transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the stop button can be stopped. Various effects can be provided based on the information that can identify which of the plurality of reels the operated reel is.

Further, when the second information indicates that the first stop operation is performed on a reel other than a specific reel (for example, the right reel 112) among the plurality of reels, the second control means The second control means is means capable of executing the second effect (for example, the left-press recommended effect shown in FIG. When indicating that it is a specific reel (for example, the left reel 110), it may be means for not executing the second effect (for example, the left-press recommended effect shown in FIG. 16(c)).

With such a configuration, even if information (for example, information about the pressing order of the correct answer) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button is not transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the stop button can be stopped. When the operated reel is a specific reel, the performance can be executed, otherwise, the performance can not be executed, and various performances can be provided.

Further, the second control means, based on the first information, produces an effect at the timing when the last stop operation (for example, the third stop operation) is performed (for example, It may also be a means capable of executing an effect of graying out the background image.

With such a configuration, for example, even if the second effect is executed based on the second information at the timing when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, the third stop operation is performed. The performance can be executed based on the first information at the time when it is performed, and the inconsistency with the performance performed based on the second information can be eliminated.

Further, the second control means receives the first information, and the second information indicates that the first stop operation (for example, first stop operation) is other than the specific reel (for example, , right reel 112), at the timing when the final stop operation is performed, the first mode effect (for example, the effect of graying out the background image shown in FIG. 16(c)) is executed. It is a possible means, and the second control means does not receive the first information, and the second information indicates that the first stop operation is other than the specific reel may be means capable of executing a second aspect of the effect (for example, the effect of not graying out the background image) at the timing when the final stop operation is performed.

With such a configuration, the winning result is the operation mode result and the first stop operation is other than the specific reel, and the winning result is the operation mode result and the first stop operation is the specific reel. The production can be made different in cases other than reels, and various productions can be provided. Further, for example, even if the second effect is executed based on the second information at the timing when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, the second effect is executed at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. An effect different from the second effect can be executed, and inconsistency with the effect performed based on the second information can be eliminated.

Note that the game machine according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is one that circulates game balls enclosed in the game machine. Also, the main control unit, the first sub-control unit, and the second sub-control unit may be configured on a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub-control unit may be configured to allow two-way communication. good. Further, while bi-directional communication is enabled between the main controller and the first sub-controller, the communication from the first sub-controller to the second sub-controller may be one-way communication.

Moreover, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely enumerations of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects of the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. are not limited to those listed. Further, by applying the content described in one configuration among the multiple configurations described in the embodiment to another configuration, the width of the game may be expanded.

The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

100 slot machine 110-112 reel 113 symbol display window 130-132 bet button 135 start lever 137-139 stop button 156 effect button 157 effect image display device (liquid crystal display device)
300 main control unit 400 first sub-control unit 500 second sub-control unit

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an effect executing means capable of executing a certain effect from a specific effect having N types of 2 or more in total ;
a performance determining means for determining a performance to be executed from the N types of performance;
A game machine comprising
The effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation , a different effect (hereinafter referred to as "previous effect") from the previously executed effect hereinafter referred to as "current production") .
The first operation is an operation of adding a previous value, which is a value corresponding to the previous production , and a certain value,
The certain value is any one of consecutive integer values of 1 or more and less than N determined through a predetermined lottery,
The second operation is an operation of dividing the operation result of the first operation by the N ,
The effect determination means is means for determining the current effect based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation.
A playground characterized by: an effect executing means capable of executing a certain effect from a specific effect having N types of 2 or more in total ;
a performance determining means for determining a performance to be executed from the N types of performance;
A game machine comprising
The effect determination means performs at least a first calculation and a second calculation, and based on the calculation result of the second calculation , a different effect (hereinafter referred to as "previous effect") from the previously executed effect hereinafter referred to as "current production") .
The first operation is an operation of adding 1 to a previous value , which is a value corresponding to the previous production ,
The second operation is an operation of dividing the operation result of the first operation by the N ,
The effect determination means is means for determining the current effect based on the remainder of the calculation result of the second calculation.
A playground characterized by: