JP7401952B1 - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a game machine with characteristics in performance. [Solution] After the first performance is executed in relation to the first information, the second performance can be executed in relation to the second information, and in the first stop operation, If the second information indicates a reel other than the specific reel, the second effect may be executed, and if the second information indicates a specific reel, the second effect may not be executed. , if the first information is received and the second information is for a reel other than the specific reel at the first stop operation, the first mode will be displayed at the timing when the final stop operation is performed. In the first case, if the first information is not received and the second information is for a reel other than the specific reel at the first stop operation, the second mode will be displayed at the timing when the final stop operation is performed. There is a second case where the performance is as follows, and in the game following the first case, the predetermined performance is not executed, and in the next game where the second case is the case, the predetermined performance is executed. [Selection diagram] Figure 16

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, a slot machine, for example, has been known as one type of gaming machine. Some of these slot machines execute performances according to the progress of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2016-73461A

However, there is room for improvement in the performance of conventional game machines.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine with distinctive effects.

The game machine according to the present invention includes a first control means for controlling the game, a second control means for controlling the performance, and a winning result determination device capable of determining one of the winning results from a plurality of types of winning results. and a plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels, the gaming machine having different advantages depending on how the stop buttons are operated as a result of the winning. The configuration is such that it is possible to determine the winning result of any one of the plurality of operating modes (hereinafter referred to as "a certain operating mode winning result"), and the plurality of operating mode winning results are determined by pressing the stop button. If the winning result is the winning result of the certain operating mode, the first information is transferred from the first control means to the second control means. information derived based on a stop operation performed by a player, the reel on which the stop operation was performed being any of the plurality of reels; The apparatus is configured such that second information, which is information that can be identified, can be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, and the first performance is executed in relation to the first information. Later, the configuration is such that a second effect can be executed in relation to the second information, and in the first stop operation, the second information When the reel is indicated, the second effect may be executed, and when the second information indicates the specific reel, the second effect may not be executed; is received, and in the first stop operation, if the second information is a reel other than the specific reel, the first mode will be played in the first mode at the timing when the last stop operation is performed. In some cases, if the first information is not received and the second information is for a reel other than the specific reel in the first stop operation, the timing when the last stop operation is performed is There is a second case in which the performance is in the second mode, and in the game following the first case, the predetermined performance is not executed, and in the game after the second case, the predetermined performance is not executed. This game machine is characterized in that it is configured to execute a predetermined performance.

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

1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a winning line of the slot machine 100. FIG. FIG. 3 shows a circuit block diagram of a control section. It is a diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) developed in a two-dimensional manner. It is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, names of condition devices, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, number of payouts, and notes. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit main processing. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing. (a) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400; (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400; (c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400; (a) It is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500; (c) It is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (d) It is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing production examples 1 to 3 of the press order hit production. (a) A diagram showing a part of a plurality of types of press order hit effects. (b) It is a flowchart showing the flow of the push order hit effect determination process (Example 1). (c) It is a flowchart showing the flow of the push 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 indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N) is 27 and the previous value is 4. This is the table shown. (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. This 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. This 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. This is a table. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of control in production switching processing. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of grouping information (first information). (a) It is a diagram showing an example of presentation in chronological order when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the correct press order. (b) It is a diagram showing an example of performance in a case where the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the incorrect press order in chronological order. (c) A diagram illustrating an example of a performance in chronological order when the operation order information (second information) is the first stop reel=right reel 112.

<<Embodiment 1>>
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine (slot machine) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface are stored in the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and are rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured so that it can be done. 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 strip member at equal intervals, and this strip member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material to constitute each reel 110 to 112 (see FIG. 4). ). From the player's perspective, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in approximately three vertical directions from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each reel 110 to 112, making a total of nine symbols visible. There is.

By rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols visible to the player changes. In other words, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays combinations of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. Further, in this embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited to this.

A backlight (not shown) is arranged on the back of each reel 110 to 112 to illuminate each symbol displayed in the symbol display window 113. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each pattern so that each pattern can be illuminated evenly. Note that inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (also referred to as an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass between the light part and the light receiving part. The position of the symbol on the reel in the rotational direction is determined based on the detection result of this sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the desired symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The notification lamp 123 indicates, for example, that a specific winning combination (specifically, special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2) has been internally won in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is being played (special winning combination 1 or 2 game). This is a lamp that informs the player that the game is currently in progress. The game medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp for informing the player that game medals can be inserted. The replay lamp 122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It's a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for performance.

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, one coin is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, up to a maximum of three coins, two coins are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three coins are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 will also be referred to as the MAX bet button. In addition, the game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up a number of lamps according to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start signal indicating that the game start operation is possible. Lamp 121 lights up.

The performance button 156 is an operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the button is configured to be pressed and operated by the player, and is used for various effects. The operating means used for such effects are not limited to buttons, but may be configured with levers, touch panels, etc., or may include a plurality of operating means.

The medal slot 141 is an slot for the player to insert medals at the time of 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 slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both. be.

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

The 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 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is called a game start operation.

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

Hereinafter, the 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 operation. operation (hereinafter also referred to as "second stop" or "second stop"), and the final stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "third stop" or "third stop").

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

The operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is when the left stop button 137 is represented by "left or R", the middle stop button 138 is represented by "middle or C", and the right stop button 139 is represented by "right or R". , (1) left → center → right operation order (left center right or LCR), (2) left → right → center operation order (left center center or LRC), (3) middle → left → right operation order ( (center left/right or CLR), (4) center → 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 orders (right-center-left or RCL).

The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove the inserted medals when the medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and bet medals, and discharging them 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.

A title panel 162 is provided at the bottom of the stop button unit 136 for displaying the model name and pasting various certificate stamps. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal receiving tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting sound from a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on the left and right sides of the front door 102 are decorative lamps to enliven the game. A presentation device 160 is disposed at the top of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided at the top of the presentation device 160.

This production device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (production image display device), and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally outward 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 (on the player side). It becomes.

Note that the display device does not have to be a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device that can display various performance images and various game information, such as a multi-segment display (7 segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, etc. , a reel (drum), or a display device consisting of a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Furthermore, a decoration (not shown) may be provided around the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, making the display screen appear oddly shaped. Although the display screen is a flat surface in this embodiment, it may be a curved surface.

Additionally, inside the main body 101, there are setting keys that can be turned on and off by rotation, and operations for changing settings (setting value change operation) and checking settings by pressing. There is a setting switch that allows you to The setting key is an operation means for starting to change or check the setting values (in this example, settings 1 to 6), and the setting switch can set one of the multiple setting values. This is one of the setting methods.

<Winning line>
Next, the winning line will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a winning line of the slot machine 100.

As explained using FIG. 1, when viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed vertically from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each reel 110 to 112. A total of nine patterns are visible.

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

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

In addition, the symbols displayed in the upper row of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 7) are the right reel upper row symbols, and the symbols displayed in the middle row of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 8). ) is referred to as the right reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 9) is referred to as the right reel lower row symbol.

In the present embodiment, the winning line is a middle winning line L1 (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) consisting of a left reel middle symbol (symbol position 2), a middle reel middle symbol (symbol position 5), and a right reel middle symbol (symbol position 8). ) is provided.

Here, the winning line is a line set at the stop position of the symbols that can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 113, and whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described using FIG. 5 is displayed or not. This is the line on which it is judged whether or not the lines are lined up. The valid winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "valid line") is predetermined by the number of medals bet as gaming media.

The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a three-copy bet-only machine, and when the number of medals inserted is less than three, none of the winning lines become valid, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 becomes effective. 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 "winning positions", and other symbol positions, that is, symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are "non-winning positions". Sometimes referred to as "winning position". That is, the winning position refers to the position on the winning line where 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, there is an upper winning line consisting of left reel upper symbols, middle reel upper symbols, and right reel upper symbols, and a left reel lower symbol, middle reel lower symbols, and right reel lower symbols. A total of three winning lines, including the lower winning lines, may be set as valid winning lines, or a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of medals bet may be set as valid winning lines.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control section of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail using FIG. 3. Note that this figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control section.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, an example will be described 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 production, but the “second control unit” according to the present invention The "means" is not limited to this, and may be composed of one, three or more control sections.

<Main control section>
First, the main control section 300 of the slot machine 100 will be explained. The main control unit 300 is equipped with a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and this basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used for internal lottery of winning combinations, stop of reels, etc. A ROM 306 for storing position, etc., 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 is installed. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later.

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

The main control unit 300 includes a random value generation circuit 316 (this circuit has two built-in random value generation circuits) that derives a value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time it receives a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315a. ) and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Start game control (start main control section main processing described later).

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

The main control unit 300 is also equipped with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 controls various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal input slot 141) at each interrupt time. A medal reception sensor for medals, a start lever 135 sensor, a stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, a stop button 139 sensor, a payment button 134 sensor, a medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, and an optical system for the reel 110. The state of the sensor, optical sensor of the reel 111, optical sensor of the reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

Note that when the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random value 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 slot 141, and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by a 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, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and are used to insert medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect input operation when The payment button 134 sensor is provided on the payment 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. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

The optical sensor of reel 110, the optical sensor of reel 111, and the optical sensor of reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting base of each reel 110 to 112, and a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through them. Every time you do it, it becomes L level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

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

Further, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control section 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) etc. via this information output circuit 334. Gaming information (for example, gaming status) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

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

Further, the main control section 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control section 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control section 400. Note that 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 send signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. However, the configuration is such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub-control unit>
Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be explained. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives control commands transmitted by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 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. It is equipped. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores control programs and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling backlight lighting patterns, various displays, and the like.

The CPU 404 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received 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.

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

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, 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.

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 424 that drives 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 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and the sensor circuit 426 includes a shutter sensor 428 that can detect the position of the shutter 163 via an input interface, and a press operation of the production button 156. is connected to a production button sensor 430 that can detect. The CPU 404 monitors the states of the shutter sensor 428 and the effect button sensor 430 at each interrupt time.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including display control of the effect image display device 157 (hereinafter also referred to as "liquid crystal display device 157"). Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157, a control unit that controls various production 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-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on this control command. 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. It is equipped with 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

The CPU 504 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received 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.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads image data etc. 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.

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement on each of the above-mentioned reels 110 to 112 will be explained using FIG. 4. Note that FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112).

On each reel 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (in this embodiment, 20 symbols with numbers 0 to 19) of a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 9 types) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. . Further, the numbers 0 to 19 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on each reel 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, the number 0 piece on the left reel 110 has a "watermelon symbol," the number 1 piece on the middle reel 111 has a "bell symbol," and the number 0 piece on the right reel 112 has a "replay symbol." ” are arranged respectively.

<Type of winning role>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 5. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the name of the condition device, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts, and notes.

The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special prizes (special prize 1, special prize 2), general prizes (replayed prizes 1 to 3, small prizes 1 to 5), and the like. Note that the types of winning combinations are not limited to these winning combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted, and some of the winning combinations are not shown in FIG. 5.

<Types of winning roles/special roles>
Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, special combination 1 and special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. Furthermore, the replay combination is a combination that allows replay without inserting new medals (a combination to which replay is granted). These winning combinations are sometimes called "actuation combinations."

In addition, "winning" in this embodiment includes cases 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; for example, special winning combination 1, This includes winning the special winning combination 2 and the replay winning combination.

Special role 1 and special role 2 are winning roles in which the gaming state shifts to the special role 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) due to internal winning, and the gaming state changes to the special role 1/2 gaming state (RT4) due to winning. It is. In addition, when medals exceeding the prescribed number (for example, 200) are paid out in the special role 1/2 gaming state (RT4), the gaming state shifts to a low replay probability state (RT1). Note that each gaming state (RT1 to RT4) will be described later.

The symbol combinations that correspond to Special Role 1 (BB) are "Seven 1 symbol - Seven 1 symbol - Seven 1 symbol" or "Seven 2 symbol - Seven 2 symbol - Seven 2 symbol", and for Special Role 2 (RB). The corresponding symbol combination is "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol".

When the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is internally won, the special winning internal winning flag corresponding to this internally winning winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). This flag remains on until the internally won winning combination is won, and it becomes easier to win the internally winning winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, in a game where the special role 1 or 2 is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be internally won in the next game and thereafter, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role will be All together, it will be easier to win.

<Types of winning roles/replaying roles>
Re-gaming combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations (activation combinations) that allow players to play the next game without inserting medals (gaming media) by winning a prize, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. Note that the replay combination may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when winning a re-game winning combination, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in the storage area for the number of inserted medals), or when winning a re-gaming winning combination It may also be possible to carry over the medals inserted in the next game and use them as they are in the next game.

<Types of winning roles/small roles>
Small winning combinations 1 to 5 are winning winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (there is a number of medals to be paid out) upon winning.

Small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is a winning combination in which, upon winning, a symbol combination of "watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern" is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and five medals are paid out.

Small winning combination 2 (Cherry) is a winning winning combination in which the symbol combination "Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 and two medals are paid out. The symbol combination "Cherry symbol - ANY-ANY" indicates that the symbol on the left reel 110 only needs to be the "cherry symbol", and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and right reel 112 can be any symbol. .

Hereinafter, these small roles 1 (Watermelon) and 2 (Cherry) may be collectively referred to as "rare roles," but rare roles are not limited to these winning roles, and may be It may be one of the winning combinations, or other winning combinations may be added.

In addition, if a rare combination is won in the AT state described later, a lottery is executed to add the number of games or the number of sets (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 adding the number of games or the number of sets is not executed.

The small winning combination 3 (press order bell) is composed of six types of winning combinations: the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f. In this example, one of the winning combinations of small winning combinations 3a to 3f is internally won by lottery with a predetermined probability (approximately 1/6 in this example, common to all settings), and the stop button is stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139. If the order of operations (press order) corresponds to an internally won winning combination, a prize is won and 12 medals are paid out. That is, the small winning combination 3 (press order bell) is an operation pattern result (winning combination) that has different advantages depending on the operating pattern of the stop buttons (stop buttons) 137 to 139.

For small winning combination 4 (common bell), the symbol combination of "bell symbol - bell symbol - bell symbol" is placed on the winning line L1, regardless of the operation order (press order) or operation timing of the stop operations using the stop buttons 137 to 139. This is a winning combination that is stopped and displayed and 12 medals are paid out.

In the small winning combination 5 (1-card winning), the symbol combination of "Replay symbol - Replay symbol - Blank 1 symbol" is the winning line L1, regardless of the operation order (press order) or operation timing of the stop operations using the stop buttons 137 to 139. This is a winning combination that is stopped and displayed above and one medal is paid out.

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

<Low replay probability state (RT1)>
The low replay probability state (RT1) is the default RT-type gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as "normal gaming state") that is initially set immediately after the slot machine 100 is powered on, and is a This is a gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous compared to other gaming states.

In this example, in this low re-gaming probability state (RT1), when re-gaming combination 2 (promotion replay 1) or re-gaming combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is won, the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) described below is entered. to move to. Further, in this re-gaming low probability state (RT1), if the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to the special winning combination 1 and 2 internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

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

In this example, in this re-gaming high probability state (RT2), when special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is internally won, the state shifts to special winning combination 1 and 2 internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

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

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

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special gaming state (RT4) is the most advantageous gaming state for the player among all the gaming states. In this example, in the special gaming state (RT4), when a specified number of coins (for example, 200 coins) are paid out, the state shifts to the low re-gaming probability state (RT1).

In this example, the conditions for ending the special gaming state (RT4) are not particularly limited, and may include, for example, when a predetermined role is won internally, when a predetermined number of prizes (e.g., 8) are won, or when a predetermined prize is won. This may be the case where the game has been played a number of times (for example, six times).

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

The AT system gaming state is broadly divided into a low navigation state and a high navigation state. The low navigation state is a state in which the probability that operation navigation will be 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 the low navigation state, and is also referred to as an AT mode or an advantageous section.

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

If a stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation contents of the operation navigation, an advantageous result is brought to the player, so the high navigation state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low navigation state. Here, advantageous specifically refers to the total number of gaming media paid out by the gaming machine compared to the total number of gaming media used by the player as the number of bets on the gaming machine when playing for a predetermined period of time. It means that the ratio, so-called payout rate (ball output rate), is advantageous.

Note that in this example, the low navigation state is a state where the probability of executing operation navigation is low, and the high navigation state is a state where the probability of executing operation navigation is higher than the low navigation state. The state where operation navigation is not executed and the high navigation state may be changed to the state where operation navigation is executed.

Each AT system game state is subdivided and managed, and this is called a performance state. In detail, the performance states in the low navigation state include the normal gaming state, and the performance states in the high navigation state include the normal state, confirmed notification state, judge state, pullback state, AT1 state, AT2 state, and ED (ending) state. There is. Note that the AT1 state, AT2 state, and ED state are states in which the number of balls produced increases in principle.

In this embodiment, when a certain condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state of the low navigation state (for example, when winning a winning combination other than a loss), the game shifts to the normal gaming state of the high navigation state. After that, for example, the transition occurs in the order of confirmed notification state → AT1 state → Judge state, and from this judge state via the pullback state to the normal gaming state or AT2 state, or directly from the judge state, AT2 There are routes etc. to transition to the state.

The AT state (AT1 state, AT2 state) is a state in which AT games can be played a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games in one set), and is more effective than the normal gaming state with low navigation state or the normal state with high navigation state. This is an advantageous situation for the player.

In this AT game, in the starting game of the AT game, a set continuation lottery (for example, a lottery with a winning probability of 1/4) is executed to determine whether or not to continue the AT game, and if this set continuation lottery is won, an additional number of predetermined times will be drawn. (In this example, 30 games per set) AT games are provided, and the AT state is extended. Further, when the conditions for transition to the normal gaming state are satisfied in the AT state (in this example, when all games in the AT state are played), the next game will be shifted to the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, when the number of remaining games in the high navigation state becomes 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 indicating the end of the high navigation state is executed. Ru.

Note that the condition for transitioning to the ED state is not limited to the remaining games in the high navigation state being less than or equal to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games); for example, the predetermined number of games may be more than or less than 20 games. , "number of acquired coins + expected difference in number of acquired coins>2000".

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control section main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control section 300 will be described using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing by the main control section.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a startup signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a startup signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input is reset-started by a reset interrupt and executes the main control section main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

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, interrupts are disabled, the I/O 310 is initialized, various variables are initialized to be stored in the RAM 308, and the WDT 314 is enabled and initialized. Configure values, etc.

In step S102, a bet number setting/start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether medals have been inserted or not, and preparations are made to send an insertion command indicating that medals have been inserted. Note that if the player wins a replay combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so there is no need for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether the start lever 135 has been operated or not, and if the start lever 135 has been operated, the process advances to step S103.

In step S103, a winning line determination process is performed to determine the number of inserted medals and to determine a valid winning line.

In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired, and a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read out according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the obtained random number value, and the results of this internal lottery are displayed. Preparations are made for transmitting the internal lottery command to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any winning combination (including the activation combination) is internally won, the flag for that winning combination is turned on.

In step S105, a reel stop data selection process is performed to select reel stop data based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. Note that this reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control section 300. Further, in step S105, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command including information regarding the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S106, based on the start lever operation, the performance state control process regarding the control of the AT system game state described above is executed. In step S107, production processing is executed. In this production processing, various production controls and the like are performed.

In step S108, a reel rotation start process is executed, and rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

In step S109, reel stop control processing is performed. In the reel stop control process, stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any stop button is pressed, a stop table of reel stop data is created in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Referring to this, one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped, the process advances to step S110. In addition, 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 (in detail, for the first stop operation, a stop button reception 1 command, a second stop operation (for the stop button reception 2 command, for the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared to be sent to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel Reel stop command regarding the stop position (in detail, for the first stop reel, reel stop 1 command, for the second stop operation, reel stop 2 command, for the third stop operation, reel stop command) 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, a winning determination process is performed to determine winning. 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" are aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that a small winning combination 3 (Bell) has been won. Further, in this step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the winning determination result to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S111, medal award processing is performed. In the medal awarding process, if a prize is won in any winning combination that has a payout, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S112, a gaming state control process is performed. In the game state control process, processing related to transition of each RT-based game state is performed, and the game state is transitioned when the start condition or end condition is satisfied. Also, preparations are made for transmitting a gaming status command including information indicating the current RT-based gaming status.

In step S113, the performance state control process regarding the control of the AT system game state described above is executed. In step S114, high navigation state termination processing regarding the termination of the high navigation state is executed.

With the above, one game ends. Thereafter, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described process. The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 7) of the main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control section timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control section 300 will be explained using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main control section timer interrupt processing.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined period (approximately once every 2 ms in this embodiment). Start processing at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

In step S203, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input ports of the I/O 310, the presence or absence of the detection signals is monitored, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each type of sensor 318. The signal state is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

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

In step S206, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, depending on the command type included in the received output schedule information, it becomes possible to determine performance control according to changes in game control in the main control unit 300, and also to determine the performance control according to the change in game control in the main control unit 300. Based on the information of the command data, it becomes possible to determine the content of production control.

In step S207, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is outputted 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 errors related to medal insertion abnormalities, medal payout abnormalities, etc. is monitored, and if an error is detected, (Illustration omitted) Executes error handling. Furthermore, settings are made for 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 according to the current gaming state.

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

In step S210, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt termination process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the values of each register temporarily saved in step S2001 are set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S211, specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the state at power outage upon power restoration are saved to a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as recovery data, and power outage processing such as initialization of input/output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 8. Note that FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 8(a).

When the power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of input/output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 408, etc. are performed. Through this process, an area for storing internal winning information, which is information representing the result of internal winning, and an area for storing RT update information, which is information representing the gaming state, are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

In step S302, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process moves to step S3003. In step S303, 0 is assigned to 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, production control processing is performed. Here, preparations for the performance are made in accordance with the performance reservation information in the performance 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 an update process of the effect data if it is necessary to update the effect data.

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

In step S308, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if the effect data read in step S305 includes a command for the shutter 163, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. In step S309, information output processing is performed to perform settings for transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to be sent to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S305, settings are made to output this control command, and the process returns to step S302.

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

Next, the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using 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), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

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-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 8A, and the value is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, it is determined that the value of the timer variable is 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, and the random value for effect is updated.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using FIG. 9. Note that FIG. 9A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 9B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 9C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 9(d) is a flowchart of image control processing by the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S601 of FIG. 9(a), various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, initialization processing is first performed in step S601. In this initialization process, initialization of input/output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization of the storage area in the VRAM 536, etc. 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 becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process moves to step S603. In step S4003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S604, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 .

In step S605, production 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 out effect data for controlling an image related to a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. It also includes performing processes such as reading out performance data other than this from the ROM 506, and performing update processing of the performance data when it is necessary to update the performance data.

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 command in the effect data read in step S605, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding display images (notification images, background images) is performed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S602.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using FIG. 9(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

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

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 9(c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

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-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 9A, and the value is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S602, it is determined that the value of the timer variable is 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 process of step S606 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 9(d). This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S901, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the drawing area designations of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 536. As a result, one frame of the image stored in the display area that is not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of VRAM 536), etc. in the attribute register of VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then transfers the image from ROM 506 to VRAM 536. Set the command to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on instructions set in the attribute register. Thereafter, 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 is input from the VDP 534. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process advances to step S903; otherwise, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. wait until

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 displays information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes of the VRAM 536, image size , VRAM coordinates (location coordinates), transparency, etc.) to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter settings according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

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 from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process advances to step S906; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for input.

In step S906, a scene display counter that 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, the push order hit effect that can be executed by the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIGS. 10 and 11.

FIGS. 10(a) to 10(c) are diagrams showing production examples 1 to 3 of push order hit productions, and FIG. 11(a) shows a part of multiple types of push order hit productions. It is a diagram.

The press order hit effect is performed after executing a press order navigation (operation navigation) that suggests 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 in response to the first stop, second stop, and third stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and is an example of "a certain effect" according to the present invention.

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

The presentation form of the push-order hit presentation is not particularly limited, but the press-order hit presentation of this example is composed of a combination of hit presentation A, hit presentation B, and hit presentation C. Hit performance A is a performance that displays a character image of a heroic lord standing in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157. This is a performance (trotting image display) that displays a character image of a lord sitting cross-legged (cross-legged) in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157. cross-legged image display).

In the press order hit effect of this example, after the press order navigation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is executed, the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger, and instead of the press order navigation that suggests the first stop, the hit effect is executed. Execute either A, hit performance B, or hit performance C, and then, using the second stop as a trigger, instead of the push order navigation that suggests the second stop, hit performance A, hit performance B, or hit performance C. Finally, using the third stop as a trigger, one of hit performance A, hit performance B, and hit performance C is performed instead of the push order navigation that suggests the third stop.

For example, the effect 00 shown in FIG. 11(a) is the press order navigation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. After executing 1st stop → 2nd stop right → 3rd stop left), using the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 as a trigger, change to the push order navigation (during 1st stop) that suggests the 1st stop. Then, execute the hit effect A (displaying the standing image of the king) shown in (a) (2) of the same figure, and then, using the second stop as an opportunity, move to the push order navigation (to the right of the second stop) that suggests the second stop. Instead, hit effect A (displaying a standing image) shown in FIG. Instead, the hit effect A (display of standing image) shown in (a) (3) of the same figure is executed.

Furthermore, for example, in the production 01 shown in FIG. 11(a), after executing the press order navigation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, during the first stop → second stop right → third stop left), the stop button 137 Taking the first stop of ~139 as a trigger, instead of the push order navigation that suggests the first stop (for example, during the first stop), hit effect A (displaying a standing image) is executed, and then the second stop is executed. As a trigger, instead of the push order navigation that suggests the second stop (for example, the second stop right), hit effect A (displaying a standing image) is executed, and finally, using the third stop as a trigger, the third stop is executed. Instead of the suggested push order navigation (for example, 3rd stop left), hit effect B (trotting image display) is executed.

For example, as shown in push order hit effect example 2 in FIG. 10(b), the effect 17 (not shown) is a push order navigation (first stop) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. After executing (center → second stop right → third stop left), when the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is triggered, instead of the push order navigation that suggests the first stop (during the first stop), the same Execute the hit effect B (trotting image display) shown in Figure (b) (2), and then, using the second stop as a trigger, replace the push order navigation (second stop right) that suggests the second stop, Execute the hit effect B (trotting image display) shown in (b) (3) of the same figure, and finally, using the third stop as an opportunity, replace the push order navigation (left of the third stop) that suggests the third stop. , executes the hit performance B (trotting image display) shown in (b) (3) of the same figure.

Furthermore, for example, the effect 26 shown in FIG. 11(a) is as shown in press order hit effect example 3 in FIG. After executing the navigation (during the first stop → second stop right → third stop left), the first stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is used as a trigger for the push order navigation that suggests the first stop (during the first stop) Instead, the hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in (c) (2) of the same figure is executed, and then, using the second stop as an opportunity, the push order navigation that suggests the second stop (second stop right ), the hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in (c) (3) of the same figure is executed, and finally, using the third stop as an opportunity, the push order navigation (the third stop) that suggests the third stop is executed. Instead of (left), hit effect C (cross-legged image display) shown in (c) (4) of the same figure is executed.

<Press order hit effect determination process (Example 1)>
Next, the push order hit effect determination process (Example 1) will be described using FIG. 11(b). FIG. 11(b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the push order hit effect determination process (Example 1).

The push order hit effect determination process of this example determines one press order hit effect to be executed from among the 27 types of press order hit effects (effects 00 to 26) explained using FIG. 11(a). (a process of determining the performance to be executed from among multiple types of performances).

The push order hit effect determination process is performed when an opportunity to execute the press order hit effect arrives (for example, This is executed when the push order navigation (operation navigation) that suggests the order of operation of the first stop, second stop, and third stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is executed).

As shown in FIG. 11(b), in step S1001 of the push order hit effect determination process, whether or not the push order hit effect determination process is the first time (a uniform lottery for determining one press order hit effect to be executed) is performed. If it is not the first time that the push order hit effect determination process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1002 without updating the previous value.

On the other hand, when the push order hit effect determination process is performed for the first time (when the equal lottery is performed for the first time), a value (first A lottery in which one lottery value is selected from N lottery values (in this example, 0 to 26) corresponding to the value N (in this example, 27) (in this example, the lottery values have the same probability of winning) After executing the lottery (lottery) and storing the one lottery value selected in the lottery in the RAM 308 as the initial value of the "previous value", the process advances to step S1002.

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

Here, in step S1001, in order to determine one push order hit effect from among the press order hit effects (effects 00 to 26), the total number of types of press order hit effects (effects 00 to 26)) is determined. Although a lottery is executed in which one lottery value is selected from N lottery values (in this example, 0 to 26) corresponding to the indicated value (first value N, 27 in this example), the present invention is not limited to this example.

Therefore, for example, in addition to the push order hit effects effects 00 to 26 explained using FIG. The system is configured to execute a lottery in which one lottery value is selected from among the lottery values 0 to 27, consisting of lottery values 0 to 26 corresponding to a presentation 27 (no push order hit presentation). It's okay.

In step S1002, the value 1 is subtracted from the value (first value N, in this example, 27) indicating the total number of types of press order hit effects (effects 00 to 26). "Total number - 1" (N-1. In this example, 26) is calculated, and (N-1) lottery values (in this example, After executing a lottery (equal lottery) in which one lottery value is selected from 0 to 25) and storing the one lottery value selected in the lottery in the RAM 308 as an "equal lottery result", the process advances to step S1003.

In step S1003, a second value (1 in this example) 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) of step S1003 is added. , the "previous value" stored in the RAM 308 is added, and then the process advances to step S1005.

Here, N-1 corresponds to the calculation executed in step S1004, that is, the value N-1 obtained by subtracting 1 from the value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value = N. In this example, 27). A calculation that adds a second value (in this example, 1) and the previous value to one lottery value (equal lottery result) selected from among the lottery values (equal lottery result + 1 (second value) + The previous value) may be referred to as the "first calculation (Example 1)".

FIG. 12(a) 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. This is a table showing the calculation results of the first calculation (Example 1) when the value indicating the total number of types of effects (first value N) is 27 and the previous value is 26 ) and the calculation results of the second calculation (Example 1).

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(a), if the "even lottery result" is a numerical value of 2 and the "previous value" is a numerical value of 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).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if 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 is based on one lottery value selected by lottery from (N-1) (26 in this example) lottery values (in this example, the equal lottery result) and the previous lottery value. Since the calculation uses values, by performing the calculation using the value corresponding to the previously executed performance, it prevents the same performance from being executed continuously, gives variation to the performance, and improves the player's experience. It is possible to increase the desire to play. Further, since the first calculation is an addition, it is possible to give variations to the performance without increasing the control burden. Moreover, compared to performing a performance lottery excluding the previously performed performance, in this example, the control burden can be reduced by not performing the process of excluding the performance.

In step S1005 of the push order hit performance 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 result of the press order hit performance (performance 00 to performance 26). After performing division by a value indicating the total number of types (first value N, 27 in this example), the process advances to step S1006.

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(a), if the calculation result (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) of the first calculation (Example 1) is 7, the second calculation executed in step S1005 The calculation result of (Example 1) (“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). It becomes 7.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if the calculation result (equal lottery result + 1 + previous value) of the first calculation (Example 1) is 29, the second calculation performed in step S1005 The calculation result of (Example 1) ("equal lottery result + 1 + previous value" ÷ value indicating the total number of production types (first value N)) has a quotient of 1 (= 29 ÷ 27) and a remainder (remainder). It becomes 2.

According to this example, the second operation is a division that divides the result of the first operation by the first value (27 in this example) (in this example, "even lottery result + 1 + previous value" / 27 (division of can be increased.

In step S1006 of the push order hit performance determination process, the "current value" stored in the RAM 308 is stored as a new "previous value", and then the remainder of the division in step S1005 is set as the new "current value". ”, and then the push order hit effect determination process ends.

In the example explained 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 1) Since the remainder (remainder) of the value N)) is 7, the numerical value 7 is stored as a new "current value" in step S1006.

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

In addition, in the example explained using 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, the numerical value 2 is stored as the new "current value" in step S1006.

For this reason, in the example explained using FIG. '', and the effect corresponding to the numerical value 2 of this "current value" (in this example, effect 02) is selected as the effect to be executed next.

According to this example, by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, provide variation to the performance, and increase the player's desire to play. can be increased. In addition, the effect determination process in this example is configured by simple processes such as storing the current value (=previous value), addition process, and division process, thereby contributing to reducing the control load.

For example, when deciding on a performance by excluding the previous performance, it is necessary to perform a process (mask process) to exclude the previous performance from the lottery target, but in this example, such processing is not required and the variation is maintained. A performance lottery can be executed. In addition, if the table (data) to be drawn is different depending on the game in which the performance is executed, it is necessary to specify the table (data) to be drawn, but in this example, such processing is not required. The production decision process can be simplified without any problems.

<Press order hit effect determination process (Example 2)>
Next, the push order hit effect determination process (Example 2) will be described using FIG. 11(c). FIG. 11(c) is a flowchart showing the flow of the push order hit effect determination process (Example 2).

This push order hit performance determination process (Example 2) is a modification of the push order hit performance determination process (Example 1) explained using FIG. (processing to determine whether it matches or not) is different.

Specifically, in step S1011 of the push 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 (in this example, 0 to 26) corresponding to 27), and the one lottery value selected in the lottery is After storing it in the RAM 308 as the "even lottery result", the process advances to step S1012.

According to this example, in order to perform a lottery in which one lottery value is selected from N (27 in this example) lottery values, which is the total number of types of performances (27 in this example), a specific performance It is possible to prevent this from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variation in the performance.

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

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

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

FIG. 13(a) 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. FIG. 3B is a table showing the calculation results of the first calculation (Example 2) when the value (first value N) indicating the total number of types of effects is 27 and the previous value is 26. ) and a table showing the calculation results of the second calculation (Example 2).

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

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

According to this example, the first operation is an operation that adds the second value (1 in this example) to the previous value (=equal lottery result), so the value corresponding to the effect executed last time is calculated. By performing the calculations using this method, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, give variation to the performance, and increase the player's desire to play. Further, since the first calculation is an addition, it is possible to give variations to the performance without increasing the control burden.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 13(a), if the calculation result (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) of the first calculation (Example 2) 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), the remainder is 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(b), if the calculation result (equal lottery result + second value (1 in this example)) of the first calculation (Example 2) 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), the remainder is 0.

According to this example, the second operation is a division in which the calculation result of the first operation is divided by the first value (27 in this example) (in this example, a division of "even lottery result + 1" ÷ 27) ), by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it prevents the same performance from being executed continuously, gives variation to the performance, and increases the player's desire to play. be able to.

In step S1015, the "current value" stored in the RAM 308 is stored as a new "previous value", and then the remainder of the division in step S1014 is stored in the RAM 308 as a new "current value". , the push order hit effect determination process ends.

In the example explained using FIG. 13(a), the numerical value 5, which is the remainder (remainder) of the operation result of the second operation (example 2) executed in step S1014, is stored as a new "current value". The effect corresponding to the numerical value 5 of this "current value" (in this example, effect 05) is selected as the effect to be executed next.

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

On the other hand, in step S1016, which is proceeded 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", and then the push order hit effect determination process is performed. finish.

According to this example, by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, provide variation to the performance, and increase the player's desire to play. can be increased.

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

In this example, in the process 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. The numerical value 1 may be subtracted from the "equal lottery result". In this case, in the next step S1014, the subtraction result (equal lottery result - 1) in step S1013 is used as the hit order effect (effect 00 to effect 26). You may perform division by dividing by a value indicating the total number of types (first value N, in this example, 27). In addition, in the case of a subtraction result (equal lottery result - 1), in order to prevent the subtraction result from becoming negative, a value indicating the total number of types of effects may be added and then 1 may be subtracted.

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

<Press order hit performance determination process (modified example)>
The push order hit effect determination process according to the present invention is not limited to Example 1 explained using FIG. 11(b) and Example 2 explained using FIG. 11(c). The previous value (for example, 4) is removed from the lottery values (for example, 0 to 25) corresponding to the lottery of ``total number - 1'', and the remaining lottery values (for example, 0 to 3, 5 to 25) are used to perform an equal lottery. You may do so.

In addition, the lottery value (for example, 1 to 26) A lottery may be conducted to select one lottery value from among the lottery values (equal lottery), and the numerical value 1 and the previous value may be added to the "equal lottery result" of this lottery (equal lottery). .

In addition, as scenario data in which the same production does not occur consecutively, for example, scenario 1 (1G: production A → 2G: production B → 3G: production C → 4G: production D → 5G: production E → 6G: production F), Scenario 1 (1G: Production A → 2G: Production B → 3G: Production C → 4G: Production D → 5G: Production E → 6G: Production F), Scenario 2 (1G: Production B → 2G: Production A → 3G: Production D → 4G: Production F → 5G: Production C → 6G: Production E), Scenario 3 (1G: Production D → 2G: Production E → 3G) : Performance F → 4th G: Performance C → 5th G: Performance A → 6th G: Performance B), etc. are stored, and one of these multiple types of scenario data is selected by an equal lottery using random numbers. The configuration may be such that the scenario data is selected and the performance is executed based on the scenario data.

Furthermore, the "certain performance" according to the present invention is not limited to a press-order hit performance, but may be any performance that is composed of multiple types of performances that have "no difference in level of expectation." Here, ``a performance with no difference in expectations'' refers to a performance that is simply lively or a ``pause'' performance. For example, during a normal game, there is no suggestion of small roles or status at all. This includes dialogue performances that are not performed, the above-mentioned push order hit performances, etc. Therefore, for example, a "certain production" according to the present invention may be 27 types of productions (3 types x 3 types x 3 types) consisting of a combination of dialogue production A, dialogue production B, and dialogue production C. good.

Furthermore, the execution opportunity or timing of a "certain performance" is not particularly limited, and it may be a performance that is executed when an operation on the operating means is accepted, or a performance that is executed when a game state transition lottery is won. It may be a performance that is performed, or it may be a performance that is performed when the gaming state changes.

<Press order hit production determination process/Summary>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) can select a certain effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(a)) from a plurality of types (for example, 27 types) of effects. a performance execution means capable of executing a press order hit performance), and a performance determination means that determines a performance to be executed from the plurality of types of performances (for example, a press order hit performance determination process shown in FIG. 11(a)). In the game machine, the performance determining means performs at least a first calculation (for example, the addition of "equal lottery result + 1 (second value) + previous value" shown in step S1004 of FIG. 11(b)). ) and a second operation (for example, division of "even lottery result + 1 (second value) + previous value" / 27 shown in step S1005 of FIG. 11(b)), and the calculation of the second operation is performed. The first calculation is a calculation using at least a value (hereinafter referred to as "previous value") corresponding to a performance previously executed by the performance execution means. , the second operation is an operation using at least the operation result of the first operation and a first value (for example, 27 (a value indicating the type of press order hit effect)). It is a game machine.

Conventionally, there are game machines that perform performances in accordance with the game, but there are limits to the types of performances that can be performed, and there are cases where the performance of the previous game and the performance of the current game are the same, and the same performance is If this happens continuously, the game will become monotonous, and there is a risk that the player's desire to play will decrease. Furthermore, if the same performance is repeated consecutively, the player may be misled into thinking that it is a pseudo-continuous performance, and the player may feel a sense of anticipation. Nevertheless, if there are no benefits, there is a risk that players will become distrustful of the game.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, give variation to the performance, and improve the game performance. It is possible to increase the player's desire to play.

Moreover, the first value may be a value (for example, 27) indicating the total number of the types of effects (for example, 27 types).

With such a configuration, it is possible to determine the performance to be performed within the total number of types of performances, and it is possible to provide variations in the performance.

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the first calculation is performed on one lottery value selected by lottery from (N-1) (for example, 26) lottery values. (For example, a uniform lottery result) and the previous value may be used.

With such a configuration, by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, provide variation to the performance, and improve the player's play. Can increase motivation.

Further, the second calculation is a division in which the calculation result of the first calculation is divided by the first value (for example, "equal lottery result + 1 + previous value" shown in step S1005 of FIG. 11(b)) 27 division), and the effect determining means may be a 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 performed continuously and to provide variation in the performance.

Further, the first operation may be addition.

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

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the first calculation is performed on one lottery value selected by lottery from (N-1) (for example, 26) lottery values. (For example, even lottery results), a calculation of adding a second value (for example, 1) and the previous value (for example, the addition of "even lottery results + 1 + previous value" shown in step S1004 of FIG. 11(b)) ).

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

Further, when the first value is N (for example, 27), the performance determining means selects one lottery value from N (for example, 27) lottery values to the previous value. may be set as an initial value.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a particular performance from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variation in the performance.

Furthermore, the game machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) can select a certain effect (for example, the push-order hit effect shown in FIG. 11(a)) from a plurality of types (for example, 27 types) of effects. ), and a performance determining means that determines a performance to be performed from among the plurality of types of performances (for example, the push order hit performance determination process shown in FIG. 11(a)). The performance determining means selects a lottery result from a predetermined lottery (for example, a uniform lottery in which the winning probability of the lottery value is the same) and a value corresponding to the performance executed last time by the performance execution means (hereinafter referred to as "previously"). If the values are the same, at least the first operation (for example, addition of "previous value (=equal lottery result) + 1 (second value)" shown in step S1013 of FIG. 11(c)) ) and a second calculation (for example, division of "even lottery result + 1 (second value)" ÷ 27 shown in step S1014 of 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 using the calculation result of the first calculation and the first value ( For example, the gaming machine is characterized in that the calculation uses at least 27 (a value indicating the type of hit order effect)).

Conventionally, there are game machines that perform performances in accordance with the game, but there are limits to the types of performances that can be performed, and there are cases where the performance of the previous game and the performance of the current game are the same, and the same performance is If this happens continuously, the game will become monotonous, and there is a risk that the player's desire to play will decrease. Furthermore, if the same performance is repeated consecutively, the player may be misled into thinking that it is a pseudo-continuous performance, and the player may feel a sense of anticipation. Nevertheless, if there are no benefits, there is a risk that players will become distrustful of the game.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, by performing calculations using values corresponding to the previously executed performance, it is possible to prevent the same performance from being executed continuously, give variation to the performance, and improve the game performance. It is possible to increase the player's desire to play.

Moreover, the first value may be a value (for example, 27) indicating the total number of the types of effects (for example, 27 types).

With such a configuration, it is possible to determine the performance to be performed within the total number of types of performances, and it is possible to provide variations in the performance.

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

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the first calculation and the second calculation only when necessary, and not only can the performance be quickly determined, but also the control burden can be reduced.

Further, the second operation is a division in which the operation result of the first operation is divided by the first value (for example, "previous value (= equal lottery result)" shown in step S1005 of FIG. 11(b). +1 (second value)'/27 division), and the effect determining means may be a 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 performed continuously and to provide variation in the performance.

Further, the first operation may be addition.

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

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" shown in step S1013 of FIG. 11(c). (second value)".

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

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

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a particular performance from not being executed, and it is possible to provide variation in the performance.

<Production switching process>
Next, the production switching process will be explained using FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of control in the production switching process. Further, FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of grouping information (first information).

<Production switching process/transmission/reception of grouping information>
In step S120 of the main control main process, grouping information is transmitted. Note that the processing other than this grouping information transmission processing is the same as the main control unit main processing described using FIG. 6, so the description thereof will be omitted.

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

Here, the grouping information (first information) regarding the winning combinations means that "the winning results (for example, the lottery results of the winning combination internal lottery in step S105) are the operation modes of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, the stop button Although it is possible to specify the winning result (for example, the small winning combination 3 (pressing order bell) explained using FIG. 5), the winning result is determined as the corresponding winning result. The operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the winning result is information that cannot be specified.In other words, the type of winning combination is known, but the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the winning result is information that cannot be specified. "Information that is unknown."

As shown in FIG. 15, the winning combinations in this example include winning combination information (primary information) corresponding to each individual winning combination, and grouping information (secondary information) in which the winning combinations are grouped so that the order in which they are pressed is not known. ) and rare role information (tertiary information) in which winning roles are grouped based on whether they are rare or not.The grouping information (first information) in this example is the grouping information ( secondary information).

For example, among 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 watermelon Gr, and the cherry is classified as the grouping information (secondary information) cherry Gr. information) is classified as Bell Gr.

Note that the information on 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.

Also, among the winning combination information (primary information) shown in FIG. 15, Watermelon and Cherry are classified as rare combinations of rare combination information (tertiary information), and the others are classified as rare combinations of rare combination information (tertiary information). being classified. The grouping information (secondary information) is used when drawing a lottery for awarding benefits by referring to each grouped item (for example, drawing a lottery for awarding benefits by targeting all roles). The rare role information (tertiary information) is used when drawing a lottery for awarding benefits by referring to whether or not it is a rare role (for example, when drawing a lottery for awarding benefits based on rare roles). Further, secondary information may be generated based on primary information, tertiary information may also be generated based on primary information, and tertiary information may be generated based on secondary information.

In addition, in this example, during normal times (non-AT state where press order information is unknown and group information is sent), the performance is performed based on Gr information and press order correct/incorrect information, while during AT Although the performance is performed based on the press order information, the GR information may also be sent to the performance control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) during AT. In this case, the performance is performed based on the GR information. You may also direct the performance. In addition, the press order correct/incorrect information may be sent to the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) even during AT as in normal times, or may not be sent. good.

Note that the "stop button operation mode" according to the present invention is not limited to information on the order in which the stop buttons are pressed, but includes, for example, information on the stop button on which the first stop operation was performed, and the stop button on which the second stop operation was performed. , information on the stop button on which the third stop operation was performed, information on the operation timing of the stop button (eye press aiming at a specific symbol, etc.), etc.

Further, although this example shows an example in which grouping information (first information) is transmitted in the grouping information transmission process of the main control main process, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control unit timer Grouping information (first information) may be transmitted during interrupt processing.

On the other hand, in the process of step S351 executed by the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), grouping information reception processing is performed. This grouping information reception process includes the command processing (step S304) of the first sub-control unit main process explained using FIG. 8(a) and the second sub-control unit main process explained using FIG. 9(a). This is a process executed in command processing (step S604), etc. of the process.

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 stores the grouping information (first information) received from the main control unit 300. , performs processes such as receiving grouping information (first information) received from the first sub-control unit 400 and storing it in the RAM 508.

The details will be explained using FIG. 16, but the performance control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) controls the timing when the game start operation (for example, the pressing operation of 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 small role suggestion effect explained using FIG. 16).

According to this example, a variety of effects can be produced without transmitting information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the order in which the correct answer is pressed) from the first control means to the second control means. It is possible to increase the interest of players.

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

Here, the stop operation information (second information) regarding the stop operation is information that includes at least one of "correctness information" and "operation order information."

"Correction information" refers to "results of operation modes in which the stop operation performed by the player has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, the small winning combination 3 (press order) explained using FIG. In other words, it is information that can identify whether or not the player's operating style corresponds to the correct pressing order (for example, the correct pressing order). information.”

In addition, "operation order information" means "it is possible to specify which of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (for example, the left reel 110) the reel on which the stop operation was performed (for example, the first stop reel) is In other words, "one, a plurality, or all of the first stop reel, the second stop reel, or the third stop reel (or the first stop operation, the second stop reel This is information that identifies one, a plurality, or all of the stop buttons on which the operation or the third stop operation was 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, correctness information of the pressed position, etc. may be transmitted.

Furthermore, although this example shows an example in which stop operation information (second information) is transmitted in the main control timer interrupt command setting transmission process, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control unit main processing The stop operation information (second information) may be transmitted.

Further, the correct/incorrect information may be transmitted each time each stop operation is performed, or may be sent at specific predetermined timings (for example, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, and at the time of the third stop operation). In the former case, the information indicates whether each stop operation matches the correct pressing order (correct or incorrect first stop, correct or incorrect second stop, correct or incorrect third stop); If so, do the previous operations match the correct pressing order (correct or incorrect up to the first stop [1 stop correct or 1 stop incorrect], correct or incorrect up to the 2nd stop [1 stop correct and 2 stops correct)? information that the push order is correct, information that the push order is incorrect due to an incorrect answer from at least one of the 1st or 2nd stops], information that the push order is correct with the correct answer up to the 3rd stop [information that the push order is correct when the 1st stop is correct, the 2nd stop is correct, and the 3rd stop is correct. , 1st stop, 2nd stop, or 3rd stop is incorrect and the pressing order is incorrect]).

On the other hand, in the process of step S353 executed by the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), a stop operation information reception process is performed. This stop operation information reception process includes the command processing (step S304) of the first sub-control unit main process explained using FIG. 8(a) and the second sub-control unit main process explained using FIG. 9(a). This is a process executed in command processing (step S604), etc. of the process.

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, and the second sub-control unit The unit 500 performs processing such as receiving stop operation information (second information) received from the first sub-control unit 400 and storing it in the RAM 508 .

The production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) receives the information that the first sub-control unit 400 receives from the main control unit 300 at the timing when a stop operation (for example, the first stop operation) is performed. Based on the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in the stopped operation information, it is possible to perform a second effect (for example, a bell effect or a lose effect, which will be explained using FIG. 16).

More specifically, in this example, the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in the stop operation information is information indicating that the player's operation mode is not in the correct press order (incorrect press order). (indicates that the stop operation performed by the player is not the operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result), one of the second effects (for example, the bell effect and the loss effect explained using FIG. 16). Execute a losing performance (predetermined performance).

On the other hand, if the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in the stop operation information is information indicating that the player's operation mode is the correct press order (correct press order) (the stop operation performed by the player When the operation indicates that the operation mode corresponds to the operation mode result), a bell effect (specific effect) of the second effect (for example, a bell effect or a loss effect explained using FIG. 16) is executed. do.

According to this example, even if the first control means does not transmit information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the order of pressing the correct answer) from the first control means to the second control means, the player can It is possible to provide a variety of effects based on information that can specify whether or not the stop operation performed was an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result.

Further, the effects can be made different depending on whether the stop operation performed by the player is in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not, and a variety of effects can be provided.

Here, an example was shown in which a bell effect (specific effect) is executed according to the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in the stop operation information. A bell effect (specific effect) may be performed regardless of the information).

For example, in the process of step S352 executed by the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), the stop operation information is It is determined whether or not to execute the effect by referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in If the correctness information (second information) is not to be referred to, the process advances to step S354.

Note that this example is configured so that the probability of referring to the correctness information (second information) is higher during the non-harbinger than during the warning.

In addition, "during a sign" refers to a period or state in which a feeling of anticipation that indicates whether or not an advantageous benefit (bonus or AT game) will be given to the player is carried out over one game or multiple games. To tell. Further, among the "medium omens", there are real omens, which are definite omens that a privilege will be granted, and fake omens, in which no benefits will be granted. On the other hand, ``non-omens'' refers to a period or state in which these omens are not occurring.

For players, even if the omen is in progress, it is often unclear which omen it is (sometimes a real omen confirmation performance is performed in the middle), but players feel a sense of anticipation compared to when the omen is not. Therefore, it can be said that even when a fake omen is in progress, expectations for the player are higher than when there is no omen. The probability of referring to the correct/incorrect information is higher when there is no omen than when it is an omen, and as a result, when it is not an omen, the result that is displayed in a stopped state matches the performance (the bell is not displayed in a stopped manner). However, if the bell performance is in progress, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the stop display result and the performance do not match (bell performance even though the bell is not stopped and displayed).

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

In step S354, which is proceeded to when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is not referred to, a performance lottery is performed using random numbers, and a second performance (for example, as explained using FIG. 16) is performed based on the result of this performance lottery. It is determined whether to execute a bell performance (a specific performance) or a loss performance (a predetermined performance) among the bell performance and loss performance.

In the performance lottery of this example, the winning probability of the bell performance (specific performance) is varied depending on the gaming state. During the performance), the system is configured such that the probability that the bell performance (specific performance) will be performed is higher than the probability that the losing performance (predetermined performance) will be performed.

Furthermore, depending on whether or not a bell effect (specific effect) is performed with reference to the correct/incorrect information (second information), the degree of expectation that advantageous benefits will be given to the player differs; for example, if the correct/incorrect information ( A case in which a bell effect (specific effect) is executed regardless of the correctness information (second information) than a case in which a bell effect (specific effect) is executed depending on the correctness information (second information) (in the first case) (The second case) is configured so that the degree of expectation that the benefit will be granted is higher.

According to this example, the same performance can be provided regardless of whether the stop operation performed by the player is in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result, and the player's motivation to play. In addition, if the stop operation performed by the player is not in the operation mode that corresponds to the operation mode result, there is a higher expectation that the benefit will be awarded, so the player may not perform the operation incorrectly. Even if the player does so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his or her desire to play.

Furthermore, in this example, in the process of step S352, it is determined whether or not to execute the effect by referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) included in the stop operation information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the process of step S352, the performance may be determined by performing a performance lottery in step S354.

The breakdown of the winning probability of this performance lottery is not particularly limited, but for example, the probability of selecting the bell performance or the loss performance by referring to the success/failure information (second information) is 70%; Assume that the probability of selecting a losing performance without referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) is 20%, the probability of selecting a bell effect without referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) is 10%, and the probability of selecting a bell effect without referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) is assumed to be 20%. The probability may be increased, or conversely, the probability of referring to the correct/incorrect information (second information) may be reduced.

<Specific example of production switching>
Next, a specific example of effect switching will be described using FIG. 16.

<Specific example of production switching/Correct answer press order>
FIG. 16(a) is a diagram illustrating, in chronological order, an example of performance when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the correct press order.

In this example, the main control unit 300 executes the winning combination internal lottery process (step S105) in response to the start operation (pressing the start lever 135), and then executes the small role 3 (pressing) in this winning combination internal lottery process. As the grouping information (first information) is that the winning result is an operation mode result (in this example, the small win 3 The first sub-control The control information 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 a grouping information transmission process (step S120).

On the other hand, the performance control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that has received the grouping information (first information) determines the winning result based on the grouping information (first information). , specifies that the operation mode result has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, small role 3 (press order bell)), and selects the first performance (in this example, small role 3 (press order bell)). He is performing a performance suggesting a small role (common performance) that suggests that he was internally selected for the (Pushing Bell).

Subsequently, the main control unit 300 uses the first stop operation as a trigger to generate correct/incorrect information (second Information), "The stop operation performed by the player is an operation mode that corresponds to the operation mode result (in this example, small winning combination 3 (press order bell)) that has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139. (In this example, the correct press 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 the correctness information (second information) to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting sending process (step S206).

On the other hand, the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that has received the correct/incorrect information (second information) controls the performance by the player based on the correct/incorrect information (second information). The stop operation is performed in an operation mode (in this example, the correct press order) corresponding to the operation mode result (in this example, the small winning combination 3 (press order bell)) that has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139. A second performance (in this example, a bell performance indicating that the player has won the small role 3 (push order bell)) is performed.

Although this example shows an example in which a bell performance (second performance) is executed using the second stop operation as a trigger, the trigger for executing the "second performance" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. , a bell effect (second effect) may be performed using other operations (for example, a first stop operation or a third stop operation) as a trigger.

For example, a 6-choice bell (a press order bell with 6 different operation orders for the left, middle, and right as correct operations) or a 4-option bell (a press order bell that has 6 different operation orders for the left, middle, and right as correct operations), and a 4-option bell (the correct operation for each of the 4 operation orders for the middle and right excluding the first stop on the left) If the bell is set as a push order bell), the second stop operation or the third stop operation is used as a trigger to perform the bell effect, and the three-choice bell (the first stop on the left, the first stop in the middle, and the first stop on the right are correct operations). If the button is pressed in the same order as the bell), the bell performance can be performed at any timing from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

Note that the performance control unit may decide at which operation timing the bell performance is to be performed. Furthermore, the timing at which the bell effect is performed may be changed depending on whether the bell effect is performed during a sign or a non-foreshadowing, or whether it is during a real sign or a fake sign. The level of expectation may be higher when this is performed than when a bell effect is performed in the previous stop operation, or vice versa.

Furthermore, the effect when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the correct press order is not limited to the effect using the liquid crystal display device 157 (in this example, the bell effect), and for example, the effect using the light output means (e.g. (Lamps and LEDs) (e.g. lighting or flashing light output means), sound output means (e.g. speakers) (e.g. outputting sound effects announcing winnings), , a performance using a movable body (for example, a performance in which a movable body is moved), etc. may be used.

<Specific example of production switching/incorrect press order>
FIG. 16(b) is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of the performance when the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the incorrect press order.

Note that the process from the start operation to the execution of the small role suggestion performance (common performance) is the same as that in the case where the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the correct pressing order, as described using FIG. Since it is the same as the production example, its explanation will be omitted.

In this example, the main control unit 300 performs the first stop operation because the first stop operation by the player was in an incorrect press order (not in the correct press order) for the small winning combination 3 (press order bell). As a result of the operation, the correct/incorrect information (second information) indicates that the stop operation performed by the player is an operation mode result (in this example, the small win 3 (press order bell)) is set (prepared) as control information to be sent to the first sub-control unit 400. There is.

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

On the other hand, the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that has received the correct/incorrect information (second information) controls the performance by the player based on the correct/incorrect information (second information). In the operation mode (in this example, the correct press order), the stop operation that corresponds to the operation mode result (in this example, the small winning combination 3 (press order bell)) has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139. It identifies what happened (it was an incorrect pressing order) and executes the second performance (in this example, a loss performance that suggests that the player did not win the small role 3 (press order bell)). There is.

Note that although this example shows an example in which a losing performance (second performance) is executed using the first stop operation as a trigger, the trigger for executing the "second performance" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. , a loss performance (second performance) may be performed using other operations (for example, a second stop operation or a third stop operation) as a trigger.

Note that the performance control unit may decide at which operation timing the losing performance is executed. Furthermore, the timing at which the loss effect is executed may be different depending on whether it is during a sign or a non-foreshadowing, or whether it is during a real sign or a fake sign. The expectation level may be higher when this is performed than when a loss effect is performed in the previous stop operation, or vice versa.

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

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

Note that the process from the start operation to the execution of the small role suggestion performance (common performance) is the same as that in the case where the correct/incorrect information (second information) is the correct pressing order, as described using FIG. Since it is the same as the production example, its explanation will be 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 uses the first stop operation as a trigger to set "stop" as the operation order information (second information). The first sub-control transmits information that allows identification of which of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (in this example, the right reel 112) the operated reel (in this example, the first stopped reel) is. The control information 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 the correctness information (second information) to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting sending process (step S206).

On the other hand, the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) that has received the operation order information (second information) determines whether the stop operation is possible based on the operation order information (second information). The executed reel (in this example, the first stop reel) is identified as one of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 (in this example, the right reel 112), and the second effect (in this example, the second stop reel) is determined. A left push recommendation display (display of an image including a character string "Left push recommended") indicating that the left reel 110 is recommended as the 1-stop reel is executed.

Next, the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) uses the third stop operation as a trigger to transmit the grouping information (first information) received at the timing of the start operation. Based on this grouping information (first information), the winning result is determined based on the operation mode results that have different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, small winning combination 3 (press order bell) ), and performs the first mode of rendering (in this example, rendering of graying out the background image (changing it to light gray)).

According to this example, the stop operation can be performed without transmitting information that can identify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the correct press order) from the first control means to the second control means. If the executed reel is a specific reel, the performance is executed, otherwise the performance is not executed, and a variety of performances can be provided.

Although not shown, if the main control unit 300 internally wins a prize winning combination that is not the push order bell, the main control unit 300 will set the grouping information (first information) as "the winning result is the stop button 137 to 139". Although it is possible to specify that the result of the operation mode has different advantages depending on the operation mode of 137 to 139) sets "unspecified information".

In this case, the production control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) uses the third stop operation as a trigger to determine whether the winning result is stopped or not based on the grouping information (first information). It is specified that the result of the operation mode has different advantages depending on the operation mode of the buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, small winning combination 3 (press order bell)), and the production of the second mode (in this example, the background image is Execute the effect without graying out).

According to this example, there are cases where the winning result is an operation mode winning result and the first stop operation is for a reel other than a specific reel, and a case where the winning result is an operation mode winning result and the first stop operation is for a reel other than a specific reel. The presentation can be made different from the case other than the reel, and a variety of presentations can be provided. 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. It is possible to perform a performance different from the second performance, and it is possible to eliminate inconsistencies with the performance performed based on the second information.

In addition, if the push order bell is internally won during a continuous performance and the reel on which the first stop operation was performed is the right reel 112 (not recommended reel), the third stop operation will be used as a trigger for the next game. A display indicating that the performance will continue (for example, a display containing the character string "NEXT") is not displayed, but during the continuous performance, a winning combination other than the pressing order bell is internally won and the first stop operation is performed. If the reel is the right reel 112 (not recommended reel), the third stop operation will trigger a display (for example, a display containing the character string "NEXT") indicating that the performance will continue in the next game. configured to display.

As another example, if the push order bell is internally won during a continuous performance and the reel on which the first stop operation was performed is right reel 112 (not recommended reel), the third stop operation is performed. Also, while preventing the production from proceeding to the next scene, the reel on which the first stop operation was performed is the right reel 112 (non-recommended reel) when a winning combination other than the push order bell is internally won during the continuous production. If so, the production may proceed to the next scene even if the third stop operation is performed.

In addition, although the display timing of the left push recommendation display was explained as the timing of the first stop operation when the non-recommended operation was performed, it is not limited to this, but can be displayed according to the operation order information (second information) at the timing of the third stop operation. A left-press recommendation display may be displayed.

Also, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is the push order bell or not, if the reel on which the first stop operation was performed is a non-recommended reel, the left press recommendation display will be 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 not performed. The performance can be executed based on the first information at the correct timing, and the inconsistency with the performance performed based on the second information can be resolved.

<Production switching/Summary>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a first control means (for example, the main control section 300) that controls the games, and a first control unit that controls the effects. a second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, a second sub-control unit 500), and a winning result determining means (for example, as shown in FIG. a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. , and the winning results of the plurality of types are determined based on the operation mode of the stop buttons (for example, the order in which the stop buttons are pressed, the stop button on which the first stop operation was performed, the stop button on which the second stop operation was performed, etc.). Operation modes that have different advantages depending on the stop button that was used, the stop button that performed the third stop operation, the operation timing of the stop button (eye press aiming at a specific symbol, etc.) Winning results (for example, the small winning combination 3 shown in Figure 5) (press 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 , a means capable of transmitting second information (for example, correct/incorrect press order information and operation order information) to the second control means, and the first information is a means for transmitting second information (for example, correct or incorrect press order information, operation order information), and the first information is a means for determining whether the winning result is the winning result of the operation mode. However, the operation mode of the stop button corresponding to the winning result determined as the corresponding winning result is information that cannot be specified, and the second information is not specified by the player. The information is derived based on the stop operation performed, and the second control means executes the first performance (for example, the small role suggestion performance shown in FIG. 16) based on the first information. The method is characterized in that it is a means that can later perform a second effect (for example, a bell effect shown in FIG. 16(a) or a loss effect shown in FIG. 16(b)) based on the second information. It is a game machine.

Conventionally, some gaming machines are equipped with an AT gaming state that notifies players of operating modes that are advantageous to the player. When the operation order has been transmitted from the normal time, the sub-control means (second control means) side issues different effects depending on the correct operation order and the actual operation order.

However, the purpose is to strengthen countermeasures against fraud in the sub-control means (the purpose of countermeasures against fraudulent activities in which push-order navigation is executed due to fraudulent acts using unauthorized parts, etc. even though the push-order navigation is not originally in the state) Then, when the correct operation order is no longer sent to the sub-control means from the normal time, it is no longer possible to differentiate between effects depending on the correct operation order and the actual operation order during the operation.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, information that allows identification of the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the order in which correct answers are pressed (correct answer operation order)) is directed from the first control means to the second control means. It is possible to provide a variety of effects without having to send a message, and it is possible to increase the interest of the players.

Further, the second control means is capable of executing a first performance based on the first information at the timing when a game start operation (for example, a pressing operation of the start lever 135 shown in FIG. 1) is performed. 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, when the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1 are pressed). It may be any executable means.

Further, the second information is information that can specify whether or not the stop operation performed by the player was the operation mode determined as the winning result and the operation mode corresponding to the winning result (for example, It may also be information that shows whether or not the player's operation mode is in the correct pressing order.

With such a configuration, the game can be played without transmitting information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the order of pressing the correct answer) from the first control means to the second control means. It is possible to provide a variety of effects based on information that can specify whether or not the stop operation performed by the person was in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result.

Further, the second control means may be configured to indicate that the second information indicates that the stop operation performed by the player is not the operation mode determined as the winning result. (for example, when the pressing order is incorrect), in addition to a predetermined effect among the second effects (for example, the lose effect shown in FIG. 16(b)), a light output means (for example, a lamp or an LED) (e.g., lighting up or flashing a light output means), sound output means (e.g., a speaker) (e.g., a sound effect announcing a winning prize), or using movable objects. The second control means is a means that can execute a performance (for example, a performance that moves a movable body)), and the second control means is a means that can execute a performance using 16 (a ) In addition to the bell effects shown in ), effects using light output means (e.g. lamps and LEDs) (e.g. effects that turn off the light output means), effects using sound output means (e.g. speakers) (e.g. It may also be a means that can perform a production that outputs a sound effect to notify non-winnings) or a production that uses a movable body (for example, a production that stops a movable body).

With such a configuration, the game can be played without transmitting information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the order of pressing the correct answer) from the first control means to the second control means. The effect can be made different depending on whether the stop operation performed by the person is in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not, and a variety of effects can be provided.

Furthermore, the second control means executes the specific performance according to the second information, and the second control means executes the specific performance according to the second information. (hereinafter referred to as the "first case"), and the second control means executes the specific production regardless of the second information (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"). ), and the degree of expectation that the benefit will be granted may be higher in the second case than in the first case.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the same effect regardless of whether the stop operation performed by the player is in an operation mode corresponding to the operation mode result or not, and the player's In addition to being able to sustain the player's desire to play, the expectation that the reward will be given is higher if the stop operation performed by the player does not correspond to the operation result, so the player Even if the player makes an erroneous operation, it is possible to prevent the player's desire to play from decreasing.

In addition, the second control means determines the situation regarding the benefit (for example, whether or not it is a sign), as well as the transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (for example, AT game, pseudo bonus, CZ, advantageous section). whether or not the second information is to be referred to or not, whether or not the player has won a rare combination, whether or not there is an AT add-on, etc.).

With such a configuration, it becomes easier to determine whether the expectation level of receiving a benefit is high (for example, whether or not it is a sign of being given), and it may be possible to increase the player's desire to play. be.

The second information may include information that allows identification of which of the plurality of reels the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is (for example, a first stop reel, a second stop reel, or , one, more than one, or all of the third stop 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).

With such a configuration, the stop button can be stopped even if the first control means does not transmit information that can identify the operation mode of the stop button (for example, information regarding the correct press order) from the first control means to the second control means. It is possible to provide a variety of performances based on information that allows identification of which of a plurality of reels the operated reel is.

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

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

Further, the second control means may perform an effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C) at the timing when the last stop operation (for example, the third stop operation) is performed, based on the first information. It may also be a means that can execute an effect in which the background image is grayed out.

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 will not be performed. The performance can be executed based on the first information at the timing when the performance is performed, and the inconsistency with the performance performed based on the second information can be resolved.

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

With such a configuration, there are two cases in which the winning result is a result of an operation mode and the first stop operation is on a reel other than a specific reel, and a case where a winning result is a result of an operation mode and the first stop operation is a reel other than a specific reel. The presentation can be made different from the case other than the reel, and a variety of presentations can be provided. 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. It is possible to perform a performance different from the second performance, and it is possible to eliminate inconsistencies with the performance performed based on the second information.

Furthermore, the game machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has a first control means (for example, the main control section 300) that controls the game, and a second control means that controls the performance. Control means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500), and winning result determining means (for example, inside the winning combination shown in FIG. 6) that can determine one of the winning results from multiple types of winning results. lottery process) 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). The game machine is a game machine that has a plurality of operation mode winning results (for example, small winning combination 3 (press order bell) shown in FIG. 5) that have different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop button as the winning results. The configuration is such that the winning result of any one of the operating modes (hereinafter referred to as "a certain operating mode winning result") can be determined, and the operating mode of the stop button cannot be specified in the winning results of the plurality of operating modes. When a single common first information is assigned and the winning result is a winning result of the certain operation mode, the first information is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means. The information is derived based on a stop operation performed by a player, and is information that allows identification of which reel among the plurality of reels the reel on which the stop operation was performed. The configuration is such that certain second information can be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, and the first production (for example, the small role suggestion shown in FIG. 16) is performed in relation to the first information. After performing the performance), it is possible to execute a second performance (for example, the bell performance shown in FIG. 16(a) or the loss performance shown in FIG. 16(b)) in relation to the second information. In the first stop operation, if the second information indicates a reel other than a specific reel among the plurality of reels, the second effect may be executed; If the information indicates the specific reel, the second effect is not executed, and when the first information is received and the first stop operation is performed, the second information is If the reel is a reel other than a specific reel, the first mode may be displayed at the timing when the final stop operation is performed, and the first mode may not be received and the first stop operation may not be received. In the operation, if the second information is a reel other than the specific reel, there is a second case in which the second aspect is produced at the timing when the final stop operation is performed, which is different from the first case. This game machine is characterized in that it is configured not to execute the predetermined performance in the next game when the second case occurs, and to execute the predetermined performance in the next game when the second case occurs.

Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is one in which game balls enclosed within the game machine are reused. Further, the main control section, the first sub-control section, and the second sub-control section may be configured in one chip, or the main control section and the first sub-control section may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. good. Moreover, while bidirectional communication is possible between the main control section and the first sub-control section, communication from the first sub-control section to the second sub-control section may be unidirectional communication.

Further, the functions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable functions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the functions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done. Furthermore, by applying the content described in one of the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment to another configuration, the range of games may be further 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 Production button 157 Production image display device (liquid crystal display device)
300 Main control section 400 First sub-control section 500 Second sub-control section

Claims (1)

a first control means for controlling the game;
a second control means for controlling production;
Winning result determining means capable of determining one winning result from multiple types of winning results;
Multiple stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of multiple reels,
A game machine comprising:
The gaming machine is
As the winning result, one of a plurality of operation mode winning results having different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop button (hereinafter referred to as "a certain operation mode winning result") can be determined. is,
A single common first information that does not specify the operation mode of the stop button is assigned to the plurality of operation mode winning results,
When the winning result is a winning result of the certain operation mode, the first information is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means,
Second information that is derived based on a stop operation performed by a player and is information that allows identification of which reel among the plurality of reels the reel on which the stop operation was performed is. configured to be able to transmit information from the first control means to the second control means,
After performing a first performance in relation to the first information, the second performance can be performed in relation to the second information,
In the first stop operation, if the second information indicates a reel other than a specific reel among the plurality of reels, the second effect may be executed; When the reel is shown, the second effect is not executed,
If the first information is received and the second information is for a reel other than the specific reel in the first stop operation, the first aspect is executed at the timing when the last stop operation is performed. There is a first case where it becomes a performance,
If the first information is not received and the second information is for a reel other than the specific reel in the first stop operation, the second aspect will not be applied at the timing when the last stop operation is performed. There is a second case where it is a performance.
In the next game in which the first case occurs, the predetermined performance is not executed,
In the next game in which the second case occurs, the predetermined performance is executed.
A game machine characterized by: