JP5707553B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines by lottery whether or not to give a game profit to a player.

  In a slot machine as a gaming machine, a winning combination is drawn in accordance with the insertion of a medal (game medium) by a player and the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of rotating reels with various symbols are rotated. Then, according to the lottery result and the player's operation of the stop switch, the rotating reels are sequentially stopped, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line that is the payout target line, a predetermined number The player is given a gaming profit (hereinafter simply referred to as gaming profit) according to the winning combination.

  In addition, the slot machine is provided with a plurality of game states with different degrees of advantage of the player as the game progresses. For example, the operation mode of the stop switch is a predetermined operation mode among a plurality of operation modes, that is, a predetermined operation order, a predetermined operation timing, or a combination thereof as shown in Patent Document 1. When a winning combination set as a winning condition (hereinafter referred to as a selected winning combination) is won, the operation order and operation timing of the stop switch are notified (hereinafter this notification is referred to as an auxiliary effect). There is also a slot machine provided with a so-called AT game state in which an AT (assist time) game is executed, in which a person can easily display a symbol combination corresponding to the selected winning combination on an active line.

  In addition, the winning probability of the replay role is set to be high in advance, and it is set so that almost every game, the selected winning role or the replay role is won, and the winning probability of the selected winning role is biased according to the operation mode, for example, the left reel Among the three reels, the middle reel and the right reel, the irregular operation mode (the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first) rather than the specific operation mode (the forward pushing or pinching that stops the left reel first). In some cases, it is set so that the expected number of medals (theoretical value of the number of medals) is increased when the operation is performed with an irregular pressing. In this case, in a game in which an auxiliary effect is not executed at the time of winning the selected winning combination, it is any of the specific operation modes that the player operates in any one of the irregular operation modes based on intuition. It becomes easier for the winning combination to win a prize than operating in the above operation mode. Therefore, in order to eliminate the unfairness of the expected number of winnings when operating in a specific operation mode and when operating in an irregular operation mode, in a game in which an auxiliary effect is not executed when a selected winning role is won, If the game is operated in a mode, the player will be penalized so that the game proceeds unfavorably, such as not drawing a lot of AT games. There are slot machines that are limited to Further, as in Patent Document 2, a technique is disclosed in which, in a specific gaming state, the expected number of acquired images in the specific operation mode and the irregular operation mode are equal to each other and the restriction to the specific operation mode is not performed.

JP 2009-172039 A JP 2012-125507 A

  By the way, in the slot machine equipped with the bonus combination, the gaming state transitions as follows under the control of the main control board. That is, the gaming state transitions from the non-bonus established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state based on winning of the bonus combination, and the gaming state is changed from the bonus established gaming state based on winning of the bonus combination in the bonus established gaming state. Transition to the bonus game state. In addition, in such a bonus established gaming state, gameability for realizing the above-described AT gaming state under the control of the sub-control board is also provided.

  In the above specifications for realizing the AT gaming state in the bonus establishment gaming state, Before satisfying the AT gaming state end condition, Unintentionally winning a bonus role, That is, There are times when transition to the bonus game state occurs. in this case, After the bonus gaming state is exhausted, In the non-bonus established game state, the bonus combination is won again to return to the bonus established game state. For example, AT games, When it is a specification that does not end with the transition of the gaming state managed by such a main control board, Until returning to the bonus established gaming state, In the liquid crystal display part, the production of the AT game is maintained as it is, The auxiliary effect may not be executed.

  Here, if the bonus combination is won before the AT game state end condition is satisfied, the AT game has already been won, so in the game until the return to the bonus established game state, the AT game lottery is performed. There is little meaning to penalize such as not doing, and there is a case that no penalty is practically given. In this situation, when the selected winning combination is won, the deterrent to the operation by the player's irregular operation mode is lost, so the player operates in the irregular operation mode and acquires a relatively large number of medals. Unfairness in gaming profits may occur among players. Therefore, in the bonus non-established game state, if the player sets the expected number of winnings when performing the operation in the specific operation mode rather than the irregular operation mode, the player In the state, since the operation is performed according to the specific operation mode having a large expected acquisition number, which is the same as the operation mode in the normal game state, it is considered that the unfairness in the game profit among the players can be reduced.

  By the way, in the slot machine, when the gaming state transitions, an external signal is output to transmit the fact to the outside. In the slot machine, for example, a plurality of boards having different functions are provided such that an external signal is output by a board (main control board) different from a board (sub control board) that manages AT games. However, transmission of information from the sub-control board to the main control board is limited, and for example, it cannot be transmitted from the sub-control board to the main control board that the AT gaming state has started or ended. Therefore, the main control board determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line, indirectly knows that the auxiliary effect based on the AT game has started, or has ended the auxiliary effect, and in the AT gaming state An external signal indicating the start or end is output. For example, the main control board starts to output an external signal indicating the AT gaming state when a game won in the selected winning combination among the games won in the selected winning combination continues for a predetermined number of times.

  On the premise of such a specification for determining a game to win the selected winning combination, in the non-bonus game state, an operation with a specific operation mode is performed more than an irregular operation mode so that the expected number of winnings is increased. If set, there is a case where the selected winning combination wins despite the fact that the auxiliary effect is not executed and the output of an external signal indicating the AT gaming state is started by chance. Then, the number of AT games that can be grasped outside is counted more than the actual number.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the accuracy of an external signal.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention determines a command related to a game, transmits a determined command, receives a command from the main control board, and processes according to the received command A game machine in which transmission / reception of signals including commands between the main control board and the sub control board is limited to only one direction from the main control board to the sub control board, The main control board has a betting means for betting game media to be used for the game, and a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small role, a replay role, and a bonus role based on the operation of the start switch after betting the game media. A winning combination lottery means for determining either a combination or a loser through a winning combination lottery, a plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged, and an operation of a start switch A reel control means for controlling the rotation of a plurality of rotating reels, and for controlling each of the rotating reels corresponding to the operated stop switch based on the operation of a stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, and a winning combination lottery Based on the winning combination of the small role determined in (1), the payout control means for paying out the game medium corresponding to the small role, and the fact that the bonus role has been won in the non-bonus game state where the bonus role has not been won, The gaming state managed on the control board is transitioned from the non-bonus established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state, and the gaming state managed on the main control board is based on the bonus winning game based on the bonus winning game state winning. A game state transition means for transitioning from a state to a bonus game state, and an external output of the state of the gaming machine Output means, and the sub-control board responds to the winning of the selected winning combination in which the correct operation mode, which is a predetermined operating mode of the plurality of operating modes for the stop switch, is set as a winning condition. Out of the game state managed by the sub-control board in parallel with the effect execution means for executing the effect in progress of the game including the auxiliary effect to notify the correct operation mode, and the game state managed by the main control board, At least a specific game state in which an auxiliary effect for informing a correct operation mode is executed, and a specific game determination means for transitioning between a normal game state in which the execution frequency of the auxiliary effect for informing the correct operation mode is lower than that in the specific game state, The reel control means is arranged so that, in the bonus establishment game state, when the bonus combination and the replay combination are both won, the replay combination wins in preference to the bonus combination. When the reel is controlled to stop and both the bonus combination and the small combination are won, the rotary reel is controlled so that the small combination wins in preference to the bonus combination, and the operation mode for the stop switch is determined in advance. The selected operation combination is divided into a specific operation mode and a predetermined irregular operation mode different from the specific operation mode, and one of the operation modes corresponding to the specific operation mode becomes a correct operation mode. A specific gaming state that includes a first selected winning combination and a second selected winning combination that is a selected winning combination in which one of the operation modes corresponding to the irregular operation mode is a correct operation mode, and is managed by the sub control board Is terminated by satisfying an end condition that does not depend on the transition of the gaming state managed by the main control board, and in the bonus fulfilling gaming state, the effect execution means changes to the gaming state managed by the sub control board. When the player performs a supplementary effect to notify the correct operation mode, and wins at least the second selected winning combination in the normal gaming state and the supplemental performance is not performed, the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode. When an operation is performed, a penalty that the game progresses disadvantageously is imposed, and the winning probability of the first selection winning combination when the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode is irregular by the player. Expectation that is less than the winning probability of the second selected winning combination when the operation is performed in one operation mode corresponding to the operation mode, and is the theoretical value of the number of game media obtained by performing the operation according to the specific operation mode The acquired number is less than the expected acquired number obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode, and the external output means continues the predetermined number of games winning the selected winning combination among the games won for the selected winning combination. The output of the external signal indicating the specific gaming state is started, and in the bonus non-achieving gaming state, the effect executing means does not execute the auxiliary effect for notifying the correct operation mode regardless of the gaming state managed by the sub control board. The first selection winning when the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode is not penalized regardless of the operation mode of the specific operation mode and the irregular operation mode. The winning probability of the combination is equal to or higher than the winning probability of the second selected winning combination when the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode, and the game obtained by performing the operation according to the specific operation mode The expected number of media to be acquired is greater than or equal to the expected number of games obtained by performing operations according to the irregular operation mode, and among the games won for the selected winning combination, the game winning the selected winning combination has been repeated a predetermined number of times If the player's operation is an operation according to a specific operation mode, the external output means does not start outputting an external signal indicating a specific game state.

  The external output means, among games won for the selected winning combination, ends the output of an external signal indicating a specific gaming state when a game that does not win the selected winning combination continues for a predetermined number of times, Even if the player wins the selected winning combination, if the player's operation is an operation according to a specific operation mode, it may be counted as a continuous number that has not won the selected winning combination.

  The external output means counts the game as a continuous number if the player's operation is an operation according to a specific operation mode even if the player wins the selected winning combination in a game in which the bonus is not established in the game state where the bonus is not established. You don't have to.

  The external output means is an external indicating a specific gaming state if the player's operation is an operation according to a specific operation mode even if the player wins the selective winning combination in a game in which the bonus is not achieved in the gaming state in which the bonus is not established The signal output may not be started.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the accuracy of an external signal.

It is an external view for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a slot machine. It is an external view in the state which opened the front door for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an effective line and a virtual line. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the state transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the winning combination lottery table for bonus formation game states. It is a figure which shows the winning combination lottery table for bonus non-achieved game states. It is a figure which shows a specific game lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the state transition of a game state. It is the flowchart which showed the main process of the main control board. It is the flowchart which showed the determination process. It is the flowchart which showed the sub process of the sub control board. It is the flowchart which showed command reception processing. It is the flowchart which showed production | presentation determination processing. It is the flowchart which showed the game state completion | finish determination process. It is the flowchart which showed the game state start determination process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, a mechanical configuration and an electrical configuration of a slot machine (game machine) that can be played by a player will be briefly described. A typical process will be described.

(Mechanical configuration of the slot machine 100)
As shown in the external views of FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 100 can be opened and closed by a casing 102 that is a substantially rectangular box, and a connecting member that is rotatable with respect to the front opening of the casing 102. A front upper door 104 attached to the front door 104, a front lower door 106 positioned below the front upper door 104 and attached to the front opening of the housing 102 so as to be openable and closable like the front upper door 104. It is located at the lower part of the door 106 and has a tray part 108 for storing medals paid out from the medal outlet 108a.

  An operation unit installation base 122 is formed in the upper part of the front lower door 106. The operation unit installation base 122 is provided with a medal insertion unit 124, a bet button 126, a start switch 128, a stop switch 130, a settlement button 132, and the like. ing.

  The medal insertion unit 124 located on the right side of the operation unit installation base 122 accepts the insertion of a medal as a game medium through the medal insertion slot 124a, and the medal selector (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front lower door 106 receives a medal. Send. The medal selector includes a blocker (not shown) that guides medals inserted outside the insertion period during which medals can be inserted or a non-standard medal to the medal discharge port 108a, and a standard medal inserted within the insertion period. And a inserted medal detection unit 124b for detecting the passage of. Here, the medal guided to the medal discharge port 108 a is discharged to the tray portion 108. When a player inserts more medals than a predetermined number of medals required to start one game, a predetermined number of medals exceeding the specified number of insertions (for example, 50) ) Is stored in the slot machine 100 electronically (hereinafter simply referred to as credit).

  Here, one game refers to a series of games that can receive a single payout on condition that a medal is inserted. Further, in the present embodiment, either “3” or “2” is selected as the prescribed insertion number according to the gaming state. However, depending on the model of the slot machine 100, the specified number of insertions may be fixed to any one of “1” to “3”. You may be able to choose between.

  The bet button 126 is a push-type button switch that inserts (bets) a predetermined number of medals out of credited medals. The settlement button 132 is a push-type button switch that accepts a credited medal return (settlement) request operation. By operating the settlement button 132, the player can make a settlement request for settlement of a betted medal or an electronically credited medal. Medals that have been credited are discharged from the medal outlet 108a.

  The start switch 128 located on the left side of the operation unit installation base 122 is configured by a lever capable of detecting a tilting operation, and detects a start operation of one game by the player. The start switch 128 can also be configured by a button switch that can detect a pressing operation.

  A colorless and transparent symbol display window 136 made of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate, or the like is provided at a substantially lower center of the front upper door 104, and a reel in a position corresponding to the symbol display window 136 in the housing 102. A unit 134 is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the reel unit 134 has three rotating reels (left reel 134a, middle reel 134b, and right reel 134c) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each of the regions equally divided into 21, Each player is provided so as to be independently rotatable, and the player can visually recognize the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c through the symbol display window 136. The reel unit 134 starts to rotate the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c in response to the operation of the start switch 128.

  The stop switch 130 located in the center of the operation unit installation base 122 is a button switch provided corresponding to each of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c and capable of detecting a player's pressing operation. A player's stop operation to stop each of the reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c is detected. The three button switches related to the stop switch 130 are particularly referred to as stop button switches, and are referred to as a stop button switch 130a, a stop button switch 130b, and a stop button switch 130c in order from the left.

  A liquid crystal display unit 138 for displaying various images associated with the production is provided at the upper center of the front upper door 104. In addition, an effect lamp 142 made up of, for example, a high-intensity light emitting diode (LED) is provided on the upper or left and right of the front upper door 104.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, speakers that produce auditory effects such as sound effects and musical sounds are provided at the left and right positions of the liquid crystal display unit 138 on the back surface of the front upper door 104 and the inner surface left and right positions on the back surface of the front lower door 106. 140 is provided. Further, below the reel unit 134 in the housing 102, a medal payout device (medal hopper) 264 for paying out medals from the medal discharge port 108a is provided. The medal payout device 264 includes a medal storage unit 264a for storing medals, a payout control unit 264b for discharging medals stored in the medal storage unit 264a from the medal discharge port 108a, and medals discharged from the medal discharge port 108a. And a payout medal detection unit 264c. Specifically, the payout control unit 264b is rotatably supported by the main body exterior of the payout control unit 264b, and a plurality of medal insertion holes are arranged in the circumferential direction in which medals dropped from the medal storage unit 264a are inserted one by one from above. And a disc motor (not shown) for rotating the disc. The medals inserted in the medal insertion holes are rotated one by one through the pushing mechanism. In addition, the medals are successively discharged one by one by sequentially inserting the next medals into the medal insertion holes vacated by the discharge.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, among the symbols provided on the left reel 134 a, the middle reel 134 b, and the right reel 134 c, a symbol display window is provided inside each of the rotating reels 134 a, 134 b, 134 c. A reel backlight 144 (see FIG. 4) is provided that individually irradiates the upper, middle, and lower stages of each of the reels 134a, 134b, and 134c corresponding to 136 (which can be the target of an effective line) independently from the back surface. ing. Further, a reel upper light 146 that directly irradiates the front of all of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c is also provided on the upper surface of the rear surface of the symbol display window 136.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the operation unit installation base 122, a main credit display unit 152 and a main payout display unit are provided on a substantially horizontal plane of the step unit 122 a provided between the symbol display window 136 and the stop switch 130. 154 is provided. Further, a sub credit display unit 156 and a sub payout display unit 158 are provided between the symbol display window 136 and the operation unit installation base 122. The main credit display unit 152 and the sub credit display unit 156 display the number of credits, and the main payout display unit 154 and the sub payout display unit 158 display the number of paid out medals. In addition, the sub credit display unit 156 and the sub payout display unit 158 can display various numerical values associated with the effects.

  A power switch 148 is provided at an arbitrary position in the housing 102. The power switch 148 is configured by a switch that can detect a pressing operation, such as a rocker switch, and is operated by an administrator who manages the slot machine 100 to switch between two states of a power-off state and a power-on state. Used.

(Electrical configuration of the slot machine 100)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 is mainly controlled by a main control board 200 and a sub control board 202. Here, among the programs related to the progress of the game, a particularly important process such as a lottery of a winning combination to be used for a game and winning the prize is executed on the main control board 200, and other processes related to effects, for example, are performed on the sub-control board. 202 is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, transmission / reception of signals (communication) between the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 is performed only in one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 202 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. Limited to However, if there is no such limitation, two-way electrical communication is technically possible.

(Main control board 200)
The main control board 200 has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a main CPU 200a that is a central processing unit, a main ROM 200b that stores programs, a main RAM 200c that functions as a work area, and the like, and comprehensively controls the entire slot machine 100. To do. However, a backup power supply (not shown) is connected to the main RAM 200c, and even when the power is cut off, the data is retained without being erased unless the initialization process of the main RAM 200c is intentionally executed. .

  The main control board 200 functions by the main CPU 200a cooperating with the main RAM 200c based on the program stored in the main ROM 200b. The initialization means 300, the betting means 302, the winning combination lottery means 304, the reel control means. 306, a determination unit 308, a payout control unit 310, a command determination unit 312, a command transmission unit 314, a gaming state transition unit 316, an external output unit 318, and the like. The initialization unit 300 executes an initialization process in the main control board 200. The betting means 302 bets medals for use in games. Here, the bet includes both a case where a medal credited through the operation of the bet button 126 is inserted and a case where a medal is inserted through the medal insertion unit 124. Based on the operation of the start switch 128, the winning combination lottery means 304 determines one of a plurality of types of winning combinations and loses including a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination by a winning combination lottery. The reel control unit 306 controls rotation and stop of the rotating reel. The determination means 308 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery is displayed on the active line. Hereinafter, displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery on the active line may be simply referred to as winning. The payout control means 310 pays out medals corresponding to the winning combination based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery is displayed on the active line (winning). The command determining means 312 sequentially determines commands related to the game accompanying the operations of the betting means 302, the winning combination lottery means 304, the reel control means 306, the determination means 308, the payout control means 310, the game state transition means 316, and the like. The command transmission unit 314 sequentially transmits the commands determined by the command determination unit 312 to the sub control board 202. The gaming state transition means 316 transitions the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 based on winning of a bonus combination or winning. The external output means 318 outputs the internal state of the slot machine 100 to the outside through a signal (external signal). Each functional unit will be described in detail later.

  The main control board 200 receives various detection signals from the inserted medal detection unit 124b, the bet button 126, the start switch 128, the stop switch 130, the settlement button 132, and the power switch 148, and based on the received detection signals, The main CPU 200a executes various processes. Further, a main credit display unit 152 and a main payout display unit 154 are connected to the main control board 200, and the payout control unit 310 displays a medal credit number and a payout number on both display units 152 and 154. Control.

  In addition, a reel drive control unit 258 is connected to the main control board 200. The reel drive control unit 258 drives the stepping motor 262 based on the rotation start signal of the rotating reel transmitted from the main control board 200 based on the operation signal of the start switch 128, and based on the operation signal of the stop switch 130. The driving of the stepping motor 262 is stopped based on the stop signal of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c and the detection signal of the rotation position detection circuit 260 transmitted from the main control board 200.

  The medal payout device 264 is connected to the main control board 200. A detection signal of the payout medal detection unit 264c is input to the main control board 200, and the payout control unit 310 counts the number of medals to be paid out according to the detection signal, from the payout control unit 264b. Control the discharge of medals.

  The main control board 200 is provided with a random number generator 200d. The random number generator 200d obtains random numbers by sequentially incrementing the count value, looping within a predetermined numerical range, and extracting the count value at a predetermined time point. A random number generated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as a winning combination lottery random number) is used to determine a gaming profit to be given to the player, for example, a winning combination.

(Table used in main control board 200)
In the slot machine 100, a plurality of gaming states are provided when the game progresses, and a plurality of winning combination lottery tables corresponding to these set values are stored in the main ROM 200b. The winning combination lottery means 304 extracts a corresponding winning combination lottery table from the main ROM 200b in accordance with the current set value and game state stored in the main RAM 200c, and based on the extracted winning combination lottery table, It is determined which winning combination lottery random number acquired in response to the operation signal corresponds to which winning combination or lose in the winning combination lottery table.

  Here, the winning combination extracted from the winning combination lottery table includes a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination. The state in which the symbol combinations corresponding to such winning combinations are aligned on the active line is called display (winning), and the state until winning the winning combination and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed internally. Winning status. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination is a combination that can execute one game again without making a new bet of medals by the player when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line. A small combination is a combination that allows a predetermined number of medals to be paid out according to the symbol combination by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination on the active line. The bonus combination is a winning combination that can shift the gaming state to the bonus gaming state by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on the active line. In the following, the gaming profits given to the winning combination and the player will be described.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the active line and the virtual line, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the winning combination, and FIG. 8 explains the state transition of the gaming state. It is explanatory drawing for.

  FIG. 5A shows an effective line in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, there is one effective line. Specifically, among the nine symbols (3 reels × upper, middle, and lower three stages) facing the symbol display window 136, the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel A line connecting positions corresponding to symbols stopped in the middle stage of 134c is set as an effective line A. FIG. 5B shows a virtual line. The virtual line is a line that displays other symbol combinations that make it easy to grasp the winning combination when it is difficult to grasp the winning combination only by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line A. In the present embodiment, the virtual line is 4 Assume one virtual line. Specifically, a line connecting positions corresponding to symbols stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 134a, the upper stage of the middle reel 134b, and the upper stage of the right reel 134c is a virtual line B1, the lower stage of the left reel 134a, the lower stage of the middle reel 134b, The line connecting the positions corresponding to the symbols to be stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 134c is connected to the virtual line B2, the upper stage of the left reel 134a, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the positions corresponding to the symbols to be stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 134c. A line connecting positions corresponding to symbols that stop on the virtual line C1, the lower stage of the left reel 134a, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the upper stage of the right reel 134c is set as the virtual line C2. However, the virtual lines B1, B2, C1, and C2 seem to display the symbols in a straight line, and only the effective line A determines the winning combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as the winning combination, “normal replay”, “cherry”, “normal bell”, “common bell”, “special bell 1”, “special bell 2”, “Special Bell 3”, “Special Bell 4”, “Special Bell 5”, “Special Bell 6”, “Special Bell 7”, “Special Bell 8” (hereinafter “Normal Bell”, “Common Bell”, “Special Bell” “Bell 1”, “Special Bell 2”, “Special Bell 3”, “Special Bell 4”, “Special Bell 5”, “Special Bell 6”, “Special Bell 7”, “Special Bell 8” are simply elected as “ "Big Bonus" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "BB"). Among these, the winning role “Normal Replay” corresponds to the above-mentioned replay role, and the winning roles “Cherry”, “Normal Bell”, “Common Bell”, “Special Bell 1”, “Special Bell 2”, “Special Bell 3” , “Special Bell 4”, “Special Bell 5”, “Special Bell 6”, “Special Bell 7”, and “Special Bell 8” correspond to the above small role, and the winning combination “BB” corresponds to the above bonus role. .

  As can be understood with reference to FIG. 6, in each winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined for each rotating reel 134 a, 134 b, 134 c, and such symbol combination is on the effective line A. The winning combination won the prize only after it is displayed in. When a plurality of symbols are defined on one rotating reel in one winning combination, for example, a “watermelon A” symbol, a “watermelon B” symbol, and a “cherry” like the reel 134b in the winning combination “Cherry”. In the case where a plurality of symbols such as “design” and “losing A” symbols are defined, even if one of them is displayed on the active line A, the winning combination is won. Further, when “ANY” is set for an arbitrary rotating reel of the winning combination, the winning combination is won regardless of which symbols in the rotating reel are displayed on the active line A.

  In the present embodiment, when the player presses the stop switch 130 and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination are on the active line A, the symbols are on the active line A. Stop control is performed to stop. In addition, when the stop switch 130 is pressed, there is no symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the effective line A, but the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the rotary reels 134a, 134b, 134c. Is present in the range corresponding to the four symbols (drawing range), the stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination are drawn on the active line A. Hereinafter, when “stop control” or “display is possible” is simply referred to, it includes a process of drawing a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination within such a pull-in range. In addition, when the symbol other than the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is on the effective line A when the stop switch 130 is pressed, the symbol is not stopped on the effective line A. The so-called kicking process is also executed in parallel.

(Replay role)
If the winning combination “normal replay” is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “normal replay”, each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c shown in FIG. The “replay” symbol to be written can be displayed on the active line A as shown in FIG.

  And, since the “replay” symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal replay” are separated by a maximum of four symbols in each rotary reel 134a, 134b, 134c, the above stop control These are arranged so as to be displayed on the effective line A (see FIGS. 3 and 6). Therefore, when the winning combination “normal replay” is won, the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “normal replay” are always displayed on the active line A. In this way, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal replay” is displayed on the active line A, it is possible to start the next one game without inserting medals.

(Small role)
Also, if the winning combination “Cherry” is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry” shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. The “blue 7” symbol on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the effective line A, and the “cherry” symbol on the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the effective line A. In addition, any symbol may be displayed on the effective line A for the right reel 134c. In the example of FIG. 7B, the symbol combination stopped on the effective line A is “blue 7”, “cherry”, and “replay”, but the symbol combination stopped on the virtual line C2 is “cherry”. , “Cherry” and “BAR”, and the player can easily grasp that the winning role “Cherry” is won. However, in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “cherry” are arranged so that they may not be displayed on the effective line A even by the stop control described above. ing. Therefore, even if the winning combination “Cherry” is won, so-called missing may occur, and the player cannot always display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry” on the active line A.

  As a result of the winning lottery, the winning role “Bell” (“Normal Bell”, “Common Bell”, “Special Bell 1”, “Special Bell 2”, “Special Bell 3”, “Special Bell 4”, “Special Bell 5” ”,“ Special bell 6 ”,“ special bell 7 ”, and“ special bell 8 ”), each of the rotating reels 134a, out of one or more symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination When the symbols described in each of 134b and 134c can be displayed on the effective line A and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell” is displayed on the effective line A, the number of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is displayed. The medal is paid out to the player. For example, if the winning combination “normal bell” is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c shown in FIG. 6 among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” is shown. Can be displayed on the active line A as shown in FIG. 7C. If the winning combination “common bell” is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “common bell” shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the effective line A, and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the effective line A, and can be displayed on the right reel 134c. The “watermelon A” symbol to be displayed can be displayed on the active line A. In the example of FIG. 7D, the symbol combinations stopped on the effective line A are “red 7”, “replay”, and “watermelon A”, but the symbol combination stopped on the virtual line B1 is “bell”. ”,“ Bell ”, and“ Bell ”, and the player can easily grasp that the winning role“ Common Bell ”has been won. Here, one or a plurality of symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” and the winning combination “common bell” are separated by a maximum of four symbols in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c. Therefore, it is arranged so that it can be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control (see FIGS. 3 and 6). However, the winning combination “normal bell” is set so that the number of payouts is larger than the winning combination “common bell” (for example, the winning combination “normal bell” = 9, the winning combination “common bell” = 1). Sheet).

  Further, when the winning combination “Special Bell 1” or “Special Bell 2” is selected, among the plural symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 1” or “Special Bell 2” shown in FIG. For example, taking the symbol combination corresponding to “special bell 1” as an example, as shown in FIG. 7E, the “watermelon A” symbol written on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the effective line A, The “bell” symbol on the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the effective line A, and the “replay” symbol on the right reel 134c can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, when the winning combination “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” is won, among the plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” shown in FIG. For example, taking the symbol combination corresponding to “special bell 3” as an example, as shown in FIG. 7F, the “red 7” symbol written on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the effective line A, The “blue 7” symbol on the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the effective line A, and the “watermelon A” symbol on the right reel 134c can be displayed on the effective line A.

  By the way, as described above, when the winning combination “normal bell” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” is always displayed on the active line A. Further, in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c, one or more symbols constituting a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 1” or “special bell 2” must be It arrange | positions so that it can display on the effective line A (refer FIG. 3 and FIG. 6). Therefore, if the winning combination “Special Bell 1” or “Special Bell 2” is won, any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 1” or “Special Bell 2” must be the effective line A. Will be displayed above. However, the winning combination “Special Bell 1” and the winning combination “Special Bell 2” have a smaller number of payouts than the winning combination “Normal Bell” (for example, the winning combination “Normal Bell” = 9, “Special bell 1”, “Special bell 2” = 1).

  In the case of a symbol combination corresponding to “Special Bell 3” among a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning roles “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8”, such symbol combination is configured as shown in FIG. The symbol of the left reel 134a is “red 7” or “replay”, the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “blue 7” or “BAR”, and the symbol of the right reel 134c is “watermelon A”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 1 to 8 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the “blue 7” or “BAR” symbol is displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 7 to 14 of 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the “watermelon A” symbol is placed on the effective line A. Can be displayed. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 3” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 3” on the active line A. Probability is about 1 / 6.9 (21/21 × 8/21 × 8/21), and the player does not necessarily put the symbol combination corresponding to the winning role “Special Bell 3” on the active line A. It is not always displayed. In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 4”, the symbol of the left reel 134a constituting the symbol combination is “red 7” or “replay”, and the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “blue 7”. Or “BAR”, and the design of the right reel 134c is “Watermelon B”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 1 to 8 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the “blue 7” or “BAR” symbol is displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 20, 21 and 1 to 6 among the 21 symbols in FIG. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 4” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 4” on the active line A. The probability of being possible is about 1 / 6.9 (21/21 × 8/21 × 8/21). In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 5”, the symbol of the left reel 134a constituting the symbol combination is “red 7” or “replay”, and the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “blue 7”. ”Or“ BAR ”, and the symbol of the right reel 134 c is“ Lose A ”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 1 to 8 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the “blue 7” or “BAR” symbol is displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to five symbols such as between symbol numbers 15 to 19 among the 21 symbols in FIG. Can be displayed. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 5” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 5” on the active line A. The probability of being possible is approximately 1 / 11.0 (21/21 × 8/21 × 5/21).

  In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 6”, the symbol of the left reel 134a constituting the symbol combination is “red 7” or “replay”, and the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “watermelon A”. Or “cherry”, and the design of the right reel 134c is “watermelon A”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed within a range corresponding to 13 symbols such as between symbol numbers 9 to 21 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the "watermelon A" or "cherry" symbols are displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 7 to 14 of 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the “watermelon A” symbol is placed on the effective line A. Can be displayed. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 6” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 6” on the active line A. The probability of being possible is about 1 / 4.2 (21/21 × 13/21 × 8/21). In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 7”, the symbol of the left reel 134a constituting the symbol combination is “red 7” or “replay”, and the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “watermelon A”. Or “cherry”, and the design of the right reel 134c is “watermelon B”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed within a range corresponding to 13 symbols such as between symbol numbers 9 to 21 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the "watermelon A" or "cherry" symbols are displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to eight symbols such as between symbol numbers 20, 21 and 1 to 6 among the 21 symbols in FIG. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 7” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 7” on the active line A. The probability of being possible is about 1 / 4.2 (21/21 × 13/21 × 8/21). In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 8”, the symbol of the left reel 134a constituting the symbol combination is “red 7” or “replay”, and the symbol of the middle reel 134b is “watermelon A”. ”Or“ Cherry ”, and the design of the right reel 134 c is“ Lose A ”. Here, the left reel 134a is arranged so that the “red 7” or “replay” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line A by the above stop control. For the middle reel 134b, if the stop control is executed within a range corresponding to 13 symbols such as between symbol numbers 9 to 21 among the 21 symbols in FIG. 3, the "watermelon A" or "cherry" symbols are displayed. It can be displayed on the effective line A. Further, for the right reel 134c, if the stop control is executed in a range corresponding to five symbols such as between symbol numbers 15 to 19 among the 21 symbols in FIG. Can be displayed. Therefore, when the winning combination “Special Bell 8” is won, the stop switch 130 is randomly operated to display any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 8” on the active line A. The probability of being possible is approximately 1 / 6.8 (21/21 × 13/21 × 5/21). Therefore, when any of the winning roles “special bell 3” to “special bell 8” having the same winning probability is won, if the auxiliary effect is not executed, the player can grasp which winning portion is won. Since this is not possible, the stop switch 130 is operated at random. In this case, the probability that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning roles “special bell 3” to “special bell 8” can be displayed on the active line A is (1 / 6.9 + 1 / 6.9 + 1/11). 0.0 + 1 / 4.2 + 1 / 4.2 + 1 / 6.8) / 6 = 1/6. In addition, the winning roles “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” are set to have a smaller number of payouts than the winning role “Normal Bell” (for example, the winning role “Normal Bell” = 9, Bell 3 "to" Special Bell 8 "= 1).

  As will be described in detail later, when the winning combination “Normal Bell” is won, the stop control is performed according to the winning mode (for example, the winning combination “Normal Bell” is won alone or another winning combination (for example, winning) It is set to be different depending on whether the winning combination “special bell 1”) is duplicated or further winning with any other winning combination. Therefore, in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “bell” symbol is arranged so that it can be displayed on the active line A (see FIGS. 3 and 6), but the winning combination “normal bell” Even if the winning combination is duplicated, the winning combination “normal bell” may not always be displayed on the active line A depending on the winning mode.

(Bonus role)
If the winning combination “BB” is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. The “Watermelon B” symbol on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the effective line A, and the “Lose B” symbol on the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the effective line A, and is displayed on the right reel 134c. The “Lose A” symbol can be displayed on the active line A. When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line A, the bonus game flag is turned ON, so that the game state is set to the bonus game state, and the next one game (hereinafter simply referred to as “game”). After the next game), the game can be executed in the bonus game state until a predetermined number (for example, 26) of medals is paid out. In each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “watermelon B”, “losing B”, and “losing A” symbols may not be displayed on the effective line A even by the above stop control. (See FIGS. 3 and 6). Therefore, even if the winning combination “BB” is won, the player cannot always display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” on the active line A.

  If any winning combination is won, an internal winning flag corresponding to each winning combination is established (ON), and the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, the right reel according to the establishment status of the internal winning flag. Each stop control of 134c will be performed. At this time, if the small combination is won, but the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed on the active line A in the one game, the internal winning flag is turned OFF in the game. . That is, the right to win a small role is limited to only the game won by the small role, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game. On the other hand, when the winning combination “BB” (bonus combination) is won, the BB internal winning flag is established (ON), and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line A. Until it is done, the BB internal winning flag is carried over the game.

  Specifically, together with the transition of the gaming state managed by the main control board 200, when the BB internal winning flag is established, as shown in (1) of FIG. 8 according to the establishment status of the BB internal winning flag. In addition, the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 changes from a bonus non-established gaming state in which a bonus combination is not won to a bonus established gaming state corresponding to the bonus gaming state preparation state, and is based on the bonus established gaming state. Then, stop control of each of the left reel 134a, middle reel 134b, and right reel 134c is performed. At this time, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” cannot be displayed on the active line A, the BB internal winning flag is carried over to the next game as it is (the bonus established gaming state is maintained). The symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” can be displayed on the active line A in the next and subsequent games. When the player displays the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” on the active line A, the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is a bonus as shown in FIG. Transition from the established gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Further, when a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the bonus game state, as shown in (3) of FIG. To do. However, as indicated by the dashed arrow in (4) of FIG. 8, in the game in which the winning combination “BB” is established in the non-bonus game state, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is placed on the active line A. When displayed, the game state transits directly to the bonus game state without going through the bonus established game state.

  In addition, when the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning combination “normal replay” that is the replaying role is established, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is always displayed on the active line A and the next game without requiring a medal. After the processing necessary for performing is performed, the internal winning flag is turned OFF.

(Winning lottery table)
FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing a winning combination lottery table used when determining a winning combination random number, FIG. 9 shows a winning combination lottery table for a bonus established gaming state, and FIG. The winning combination lottery table for the established gaming state is shown. In the winning combination lottery table, a plurality of winning areas are sectioned, and the winning type to be a lottery differs depending on each gaming state, and the presence or absence of losing (unwinning) is different. Each partitioned winning area is associated with a predetermined winning range value (numerical value) and winning type (winning role), and the winning range values of all winning areas assigned for each gaming state are totaled. Then, it becomes the total number (65536) of winning combination lottery random numbers. Therefore, the probability that each winning type is determined is a value obtained by dividing the winning range value associated with the winning area by the total number of winning combination lottery random numbers. The winning combination lottery means 304 sequentially acquires a winning range value from a plurality of winning areas in the winning combination lottery table based on the gaming state at that time, and subtracts the winning range value from the winning combination lottery random number. When the subtraction value is less than 0, the winning type associated with the winning area at that time is set as the lottery result. The lottery procedure can be applied to other lotteries.

  According to the winning combination lottery table for the bonus established gaming state in FIG. 9, the winning area “1” is associated with the winning type “normal replay”, and the winning combination “normal replay” is selected according to the winning type “normal replay”. The symbol combination corresponding to “normal replay” can be displayed on the effective line A. The winning area 2 is associated with the winning type “Cherry”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry” can be displayed on the effective line A according to the winning of the winning type “Cherry”. . In addition, the winning area 3 is associated with the winning type “common bell”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “common bell” is displayed on the active line A according to the winning of the winning type “common bell”. Can do.

  In addition, according to the bonus winning game state winning combination lottery table of FIG. 9, a plurality of winning combinations may be won in duplicate. For example, the winning area 4 is associated with a winning type “1 in batting order bell” in which the winning roles “normal bell”, “special bell 1”, and “special bell 3” overlap. As described above, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a stop condition regarding which symbol combination corresponding to which winning combination is displayed on the active line A, for example, the stop switch 130 is operated. The order is set. In the following description, the operation of the stop switch 130 for stopping the rotating reel in the order of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c is referred to as “batting order 1”, and the rotating reel in the order of the left reel 134a, the right reel 134c, and the middle reel 134b. The operation of the stop switch 130 for stopping the operation is “batting order 2”, the operation of the stop switch 130 for stopping the rotating reel in the order of the middle reel 134b, the left reel 134a, and the right reel 134c is “batting order 3”, the middle reel 134b, The operation of the stop switch 130 for stopping the rotating reel in the order of the reel 134c and the left reel 134a is set as “batting order 4”, and the operation of the stop switch 130 for stopping the rotating reel in the order of the right reel 134c, the left reel 134a, and the middle reel 134b is “ Batting order 5 "and right reel 134c Middle reel 134b, and the operation of the stop switch 130 to stop the rotation reels to left reel 134a and "batting order 6".

  For example, in the bonus establishment gaming state, the winning area 4 is determined by the winning combination lottery, and among the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c, the middle reel 134b is stopped first and the left reel 134a is stopped second. When the stop switch 130 is operated (batting order 3), the stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” is displayed on the active line A. Further, when the stop switch 130 is operated so that the middle reel 134b stops first and the right reel 134c stops second (batting order 4), or the stop switch 130 operates so that the right reel 134c stops first. If it is made (batting order 5 or batting order 6), stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 1” is displayed on the effective line A. When the stop switch 130 is operated so that the left reel 134a stops first (batting order 1 or batting order 2), the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “special bell 3” is displayed on the active line A. The stop control is performed.

  Here, as described above, if the winning combination “Normal Bell” or “Special Bell 1” is won, the winning combination can be handled regardless of the timing at which the stop switch 130 is pressed. Any symbol combination to be performed is always displayed on the effective line A. Therefore, even if the winning type “1 in batting order bell” is won and the player operates the stop switch 130 to stop either the middle reel 134b or the right reel 134c first, the winning combination “normal bell” or “ It becomes possible to display the symbol combination corresponding to “special bell 1”. However, the winning combination “ordinary bell” and the winning combination “special bell 1” are different in the number of medals paid out (for example, the winning combination “normal bell” = 9, the winning combination “special bell 1” = 1). The player desires to perform an operation for displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” on the active line A. In this way, an operation mode in which the expected winning number of winning combinations is greater than other operation modes is referred to as a correct operation mode. In addition, as described above, “Special Bell 3” has a small number of payouts (for example, 1) as well as “Special Bell 1”, and further, when the player randomly operates the “Special Bell 3”. The probability that one of the symbol combinations corresponding to can be displayed on the active line A is as small as about 1 / 6.9 (for reference, any of the winning roles "Special Bell 3" to "Special Bell 8" In the case of winning, the probability that the stop switch 130 is randomly operated and the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning roles “special bell 3” to “special bell 8” can be displayed on the active line A is 1/6). Further, as described above, the winning combination “Special Bell 1” and the winning combination “Special Bell 2” display on the active line A the number of medals paid out and any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. The winning combination “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” can display the number of medals to be paid out and any symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the active line A. Probability is equal. Therefore, the expected number of winnings is “winning role“ normal bell ”> winning role“ special bell 1 ”, winning role“ special bell 2 ”> winning role“ special bell 3 ”to winning role“ special bell 8 ”.

  And in all the winning areas 4 to 15 of the winning combination lottery table, the winning combination “normal bell”, “special bell 1” or “special bell 2”, and “special bell 3” to “special bell 8” overlap. The stop operation for winning the winning combination “normal bell” is set to be different depending on the winning area. In addition, the winning probability (the number of winning range values) of the winning areas 4 to 15 is set to be equal. Since the player cannot usually know which winning role is won, the winning area “Normal Bell” is won as the selected winning role by providing the winning areas 4 to 15 as described above. It has become extremely difficult to do. However, even in the case of winning a winning type in which the player's gaming profit differs according to the operation order of the stop switch 130, the player can grasp the correct operation mode through the auxiliary effect by the sub-control board 202, The symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination “normal bell” is displayed on the active line A, and more medals can be obtained than in the normal gaming state. In this way, it is possible to realize an AT gaming state in which medals are increased only by the presence or absence of an auxiliary effect and a normal gaming state in which medals are reduced while maintaining the probability of a replay combination.

  Further, in the main control board 200, by determining the stop mode on the active line A when winning areas 4 to 15 in the winning combination lottery table are determined, the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202, for example, It is possible to grasp the transition between the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state. Processing for grasping the transition of the gaming state will be described later.

  Here, it is effective when the player operates the stop switch 130 in a specific operation mode when winning regions 4 to 15 are won in the bonus established gaming state and the auxiliary effect is not executed, that is, when the correct operation mode is not notified. One of the winning roles “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” can be displayed on line A with a probability of about 1/6, and the expected number of winnings is 1 × 1/6 = 0.17 It becomes. On the other hand, when operated in the irregular operation mode, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “ordinary bell” can be displayed on the active line A with a probability of 1/4 in the game won in the winning areas 4 to 15 by the correct operation mode. Since the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Special Bell 1” or the winning combination “Special Bell 2” can be displayed on the effective line A with the remaining 3/4 probability in the games won in the regions 4 to 15. The expected number of acquired sheets is 9 sheets × 1/4 + 1 sheets × 3/4 = 3 sheets. Here, when the selected winning combination is won, any one of the irregular operation modes is set to be the correct operation mode, and the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode. The winning probability (in this case, 0) of the winning combination “ordinary bell” (first selection winning combination) in the case of the player is the winning combination “normal” when the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode Game medium obtained by performing an operation according to a specific operation mode, set to less than the winning probability (here, the probability of winning one of the winning areas 4 to 15 × 1/4) of “Bell” (second selection winning combination) The expected acquired number (here, 0.17), which is the theoretical value of the acquired number of images, is set to be less than the expected acquired number (here, 3) obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode. Therefore, in a situation where the player is in the bonus established gaming state and can operate the stop switch 130 at random, the player can acquire more medals by performing an operation in the irregular operation mode than in the specific operation mode. However, in the present embodiment, if the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is the bonus established gaming state and the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202 is the normal gaming state, the player's operation is specified. Limit the mode to suppress the increase of the player's medal.

  In addition, the winning type “losing” is associated with the winning area 16 of the winning combination lottery table for the bonus established gaming state in FIG. Although such a losing is not paid out of a medal, by displaying a specific symbol combination on the active line A, it can be used for a game start / end condition or a game profit lottery opportunity.

  10 is compared with the winning combination lottery table for the bonus established gaming state in FIG. 9 and the winning type “1 in batting order bell” corresponding to the winning areas 4 to 9 is compared. The symbol combinations that can be displayed according to the batting order 1 and batting order 2 of “batting order bell 2”, “batting order bell 3”, “batting order bell 4”, “batting order bell 5”, and “batting order bell 6” In the winning area 16, the winning type “Big Bonus” is associated instead of the winning type “Lose”.

  Specifically, when a player performs an operation according to batting order 1 or batting order 2 when winning types “batting order bell 1” to “batting order bell 6” corresponding to winning areas 4 to 9 are selected, Instead of “special bell 3” to “special bell 8”, a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “normal bell” can be displayed on the effective line A. Therefore, if the player wins the winning areas 4 to 15 and the auxiliary effect is not executed, and the player randomly operates the stop switch 130 in the specific operation mode, As with the bonus established gaming state, the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning roles “Special Bell 3” to “Special Bell 8” can be displayed on the active line A with a probability of about 1/6. In the case where the player has won 9, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “ordinary bell” can always be displayed on the active line A, unlike the bonus establishment gaming state. Here, when the selected winning combination is won, any one operation mode of the irregular operation mode becomes the correct operation mode, and any one operation mode of the specific operation mode becomes the correct operation mode. Is set. Therefore, if the winning range values of the winning areas 4 to 15 are equal, the probability that the winning areas 4 to 9 are won and the probability that the winning areas 10 to 15 are won are equal to 1/2, and the operation is performed in a specific operation mode. The expected number of acquired images is 9 × 1/2 + 1 × 1/6 × 1/2 = 4.58. On the other hand, when operated in an irregular operation mode, the number of expected acquisitions is 9 × 1/4 + 1 × 3/4 = 3 as in the bonus establishment gaming state. Here, the winning probability of the winning combination “ordinary bell” (first selected winning combination) when the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode (here, any one of the winning areas 4 to 15) Is the winning probability of the winning combination “ordinary bell” (second selected winning combination) when the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode (here, Probability of winning in any of the winning areas 4 to 15 × 1/4) or more, and an expected acquired number (here, 4) that is a theoretical value of the number of acquired game media obtained by performing an operation according to a specific operation mode. .58) is set to be equal to or greater than the expected number of images acquired (3 in this case) obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode. Therefore, in a situation where the player is in a bonus non-achieved gaming state and can randomly operate the stop switch 130, the player can acquire more medals by performing the operation in the specific operation mode than in the irregular operation mode. . However, the expected number of winnings shown here is the expected number of winnings when winning areas 4 to 15 are won, and in order to avoid the strategy of repeating the non-bonus game state described later, It is preferable that the number of acquired sheets is less than a specified number of input (for example, 3 sheets). As described above, the reason why the expected number of acquisitions is made different depending on the operation mode between the non-bonus established gaming state and the bonus established gaming state will be described in detail later.

  The winning area 16 of the winning state lottery table for the bonus non-achieved gaming state in FIG. 10 is associated with the winning type “Big Bonus”, and the winning combination “ The symbol combination corresponding to “BB” can be displayed on the effective line A.

  Hereinafter, characteristics of the winning combination lottery table for each gaming state will be described. Comparing the winning combination lottery table for the bonus non-achieved gaming state in FIG. 10 with the bonus winning lottery table for the bonus established gaming state in FIG. 9, the former draws the winning combination “BB”, while the latter Does not draw the winning role “BB”, while the latter draws the winning type “Lost” within the winning range corresponding to the winning area, whereas the former does not draw. . Although not shown, the latter has a higher winning probability of the winning type “normal replay” than the former. This is because in the latter, the winning combination “BB” has already been won, so that the winning combination “BB” cannot be won repeatedly, and as will be described later, in the latter, the winning probability of the replay role is increased. The symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” can be displayed on the effective line A.

(Game state transition)
Hereinafter, the transition of the gaming state (non-bonus established gaming state, bonus established gaming state, bonus gaming state) on the main control board 200 will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of insertions differs depending on the gaming state, and in the bonus non-achieved gaming state and the bonus establishment gaming state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. In the gaming state, the prescribed number of throws is set to two.

(Bonus not established gaming state)
The bonus non-established gaming state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of gaming states managed by the main control board 200. Also, in the bonus non-achieved gaming state, the winning probability of the winning combination “normal replay” is set to about 1 / 7.3. Then, as described with reference to FIG. 8, when the winning combination “BB” is won in the bonus non-achieved gaming state, the game proceeds to the bonus established gaming state. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the winning combination “BB” is set to, for example, about 1/3, and the winning combination “BB” is won with relatively few games. .

  Further, as described above, if the bonus combination can be won in the game won for the bonus combination, it is possible to repeatedly execute the bonus game state and the bonus non-established game state. When an effect is executed, as described later, the number of medals obtained in the bonus game state is ± 0, but in this embodiment, the expected number of winnings when executing the auxiliary effect in the non-bonus game state is 0. The number of medals can be increased indefinitely by repeating the bonus game state and the bonus non-achieved game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the bonus non-established game state, it is assumed that the auxiliary effect is not performed regardless of whether or not the bonus game state before the transition to the bonus non-established game state was the AT game state. Further, in this embodiment, the bonus combination winning is not an event that the player has violated any prohibited matters, and may occur regardless of the player's intention, so in the subsequent non-bonus game state, the player The operation is not limited to a specific operation mode. Therefore, in the bonus non-established game state, the player can operate the stop switch 130 at random.

(Bonus formation gaming state)
The bonus established gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the bonus non-established gaming state only and continues until the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line A. During this time, the BB internal winning flag is maintained. Further, in the bonus non-established game state, the winning probability of the winning combination “normal replay” is set to, for example, about 1 / 3.8, which is higher than the bonus non-established game state.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, a normal game and an AT game by the sub-control board 202 are realized while maintaining the bonus establishment game state on the main control board 200. Therefore, the winning probability of the winning combination lottery in the bonus established gaming state is adjusted so as not to easily transition from the bonus established gaming state to the bonus gaming state.

  In the bonus established gaming state, the winning combination lottery means 304 can perform replay even in a game in which the BB internal winning flag is carried over, as can be understood by referring to the bonus established gaming state winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. A lottery and small role are drawn. Therefore, when the replay role or small role is won by the winning role lottery, both the replay role or small role winning flag and the BB internal winning flag are established. Here, in this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of replay combination> small combination> bonus combination. That is, in the game in which the replay role or small role is won, the reel control means 306 performs stop control so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role or small role is displayed on the active line A, and the winning combination “BB” is displayed. The corresponding symbol combination is not displayed on the active line A even if the player aims.

  Here, referring to the bonus established game state winning combination lottery table of FIG. 9, in the bonus established gaming state, any one of the replay combination, the small combination, and the loss is won. In the present embodiment, by setting the winning probability of the loss to 1/65536, for example, either the replay combination or the small combination will be won. Then, as described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination or small combination is given priority, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” cannot be displayed on the active line A. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” can be displayed on the active line A only in the game of the game where the replay role or the small role has not been won. Since it is impossible to grasp that the game was lost, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is hardly displayed on the active line A. In addition, even if the winning combination lottery is lost, when the player operates at random, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “BB”, in which only one symbol is written on each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c. The combination is unlikely to be displayed. In this way, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the player must intentionally avoid winning the winning combination “BB”, and to easily maintain the bonus established gaming state while reducing the burdensome operation burden on the player. .

  In addition, in the bonus establishment game state, as described above, almost either the replay role or the small role is won, and the replay role is won with a high probability of about 1 / 3.8. When the player's consumption of medals is suppressed and the AT game is realized, the correct operation mode is notified by the auxiliary effect, so that the player can acquire medals. Here, since the replay role has already been won with a high probability of about 1 / 3.8, only AT games can be quickly played without waiting for the winning of RT (replay time) etc. where the winning probability of the replay role is high. It becomes possible to start.

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is a game state in which a transition is made when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line A and continues until a predetermined number (for example, 26) of medals are paid out. In the bonus game state, the winning combination lottery results by the winning combination lottery means 304 are all lost. However, regardless of the winning combination lottery result, the corresponding symbol combination is forcibly set to a small combination that can be displayed on the active line A in all lottery results. Therefore, in the bonus game, the player can always receive a predetermined number of medals. However, in the present embodiment, since the number of payouts is equal to the specified number of insertions (here, 2), the number of medals obtained by the bonus game is ± 0. Further, in this embodiment, since the auxiliary effect is not executed in the bonus non-achieved game state after the bonus game is ended, the player's medal is often reduced.

  On the other hand, in the bonus established gaming state, an auxiliary effect is executed in the AT game, so it can be expected that medals will increase. Therefore, the player avoids the transition of the gaming state from the bonus established gaming state to the bonus gaming state, and tries to maintain the bonus established gaming state for a long period of time. In this way, while maintaining the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 in the bonus establishment gaming state, it is possible to realize the normal game and AT game by the sub control board 202 in the bonus establishment gaming state.

(Sub-control board 202)
Referring back to FIG. 4, the sub control board 202, like the main control board 200, includes a sub CPU 202a that is a central processing unit, a sub ROM 202b that stores programs, a sub RAM 202c that functions as a work area, and the like. It has a semiconductor integrated circuit and controls the production based on commands from the main control board 200. Similarly to the main RAM 200c, a backup power source (not shown) is connected to the sub RAM 202c, and even when the power is turned off, data is retained without being erased. The sub-control board 202 is also provided with a random number generator 202d like the main control board 200, and the random number generated by the random number generator 202d is mainly used to determine the mode of production (production. Lottery random number).

  The sub-control board 202 functions by the sub CPU 202a cooperating with the sub RAM 202c based on the program stored in the sub ROM 202b. It has functional units such as an effect determining means 336 and an effect executing means 338. The initialization determining unit 330 executes initialization processing in the sub control board 202. The command receiving means 332 receives commands from other control boards such as the main control board 200 and performs processing for the commands. Based on the winning combination command, the specific game determination means 334 determines whether or not to grant a profit related to a specific game advantageous to the player by a specific game lottery. Here, the specific game refers to an AT game in which the game proceeds advantageously for the player, for example, an auxiliary effect is executed. A state in which a specific game is being executed is referred to as a specific game state. In addition, the specific game determination unit 334 causes the game state managed by the sub control board 202 to transition between the normal game state and the specific game state. The effect determining means 336 determines the effect of the game performed by each device of the liquid crystal display unit 138, the speaker 140, and the effect lamp 142 based on the winning combination command. The effect execution means 338 has a function of executing the determined game effect and changing the effect mode according to the stop command. Each functional unit will be described in detail later.

  The effects are provided through the liquid crystal display unit 138, the speaker 140, the effect lamp 142, the reel backlight 144, the reel upper light 146, the sub credit display unit 156, the sub payout display unit 158, and the like as the game progresses. It is a visual and audible expression means that can give a story to the game and can suggest a lottery result of the winning combination with a more dynamic image. Here, a visual effect expressed through the liquid crystal display unit 138 is referred to as a liquid crystal display effect, and a command transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 204 that controls the liquid crystal display unit 138 to execute the liquid crystal display effect is referred to as a liquid crystal command. . An auditory effect expressed through the speaker 140 is referred to as a speaker output effect, and a command transmitted to the sound control means for controlling the speaker 140 in order to execute the speaker output effect is referred to as a voice command. Further, the visual effect expressed through the effect lamp 142, the reel backlight 144, the reel upper light 146, the sub-credit display unit 156, the sub-payout display unit 158, and the like is referred to as a light-emitting effect. A command transmitted to the light emission control means for controlling the effect lamp 142, the reel backlight 144, the reel upper light 146, the sub credit display unit 156, the sub payout display unit 158, etc. is referred to as a light emission command. In such an effect, for example, an effect suggesting that an AT game is won can be performed over a plurality of games, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, even if you have not won any of the winning roles, you can make the player have a high expectation of high dividends through the production as if the player is also winning, so that the player will not get bored. It becomes possible.

  As an effect suggesting the lottery result of the winning combination described above, there is an auxiliary effect. For example, in the bonus establishment gaming state, the winning types “1 in batting order bell”, “2 in batting order bell”, and “3 in batting order bell” in the winning areas 4 to 15 in the winning combination lottery table for bonus establishment game state shown in FIG. "Batting order bell right 4", "Batting order bell right 5", "Batting order bell right 2", "Batting order bell right 3", "Batting order bell right 4" When “batting order bell right 5” and “batting order bell right 6” are won, the player cannot grasp the correct operation mode that maximizes the expected number of sheets to be acquired. Therefore, if the player only randomly stops the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c, the symbol combination corresponding to the selected winning combination based on the correct answer operation mode is not necessarily displayed on the active line A. It is not always possible. Here, the effect execution means 338 executes the auxiliary effect before the player performs the stop operation, and notifies the correct operation mode, so that the player can acquire many medals. The winning types “1 in batting order bell”, “2 in batting order bell”, “3 in batting order bell”, “4 in batting order bell”, “5 in batting order bell”, “6 in batting order bell”, “right in batting order bell” The combination of “1”, “Batting order bell right 2”, “Batting order bell right 3”, “Batting order bell right 4”, “Batting order bell right 5”, “Batting order bell right 6” is simply abbreviated as the winning type “batting order bell” There is.

(Table used in sub-control board 202)
A plurality of specific game lottery tables and the like are stored in the sub ROM 202b. The specific game determination means 334 extracts the corresponding specific game lottery table from the sub ROM 202b based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination lottery means 304, and the production lottery random number is specified based on the extracted specific game lottery table. Here, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to winning of AT game.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific game lottery table. Here, a common specific game lottery table is provided for two game states managed by the sub-control board 202 in the normal game state and the AT game state. In the specific game lottery table, a plurality of winning areas are divided, and as shown by “◯” in FIG. A predetermined winning range value is associated with each of the partitioned winning areas, and when the winning range values of all the winning areas assigned for each gaming state are summed, the total number of effect lottery random numbers (65536) is obtained. . Therefore, the probability that each of the specific game and the loss is won is a value obtained by dividing the winning range value associated with the winning area by the total number of effect lottery random numbers.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the specific game determination means 334 draws an AT game and a lost game in the normal game state and the AT game state. However, if an AT game is won repeatedly in the AT gaming state, a predetermined continuation count is added to the continuation count, which is the number of games that can continue the AT game, and the remaining continuation count of the AT game is extended. As described above, in the sub control board 202, the gaming state transitions between the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state on condition that the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is the bonus established gaming state.

(Game state transition)
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state transition of the gaming state. Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination lottery unit 304 on the condition that the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is the bonus established gaming state, the specific game determining unit 334, for example, determines whether or not the AT game can be executed. When it is determined by the specific game lottery and the AT game is won, as shown in (5) of FIG. 12, the game state managed by the sub-control board 202 is changed from the normal game state where the auxiliary effect is not performed to the AT game state. Transition. When the number of games reaches the number of continuations that is determined at the same time as the execution of the AT gaming state and is a predetermined number of games that can continue the AT gaming state, as shown in (6) of FIG. The gaming state managed by the control board 202 is changed from the AT gaming state to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the AT gaming state, the specific game determining means 334 further performs the AT game lottery, and when the AT game is won as shown in (7) of FIG. 12, the predetermined continuation number is added to the remaining continuation number. The so-called extra lottery is also executed. Here, when the number of continuations is added, the AT gaming state is maintained for a long time by the added number of games, and the player can advance the game advantageously. Hereinafter, the gaming state (normal gaming state, AT gaming state) on the sub control board 202 will be described in detail.

(Normal game state)
The normal gaming state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of gaming states managed by the sub control board 202. When the normal game state is executed, the main control board 200 is in the bonus established game state, so that the winning probability of the replay role or small role is set high. Since it is lower than the AT gaming state and almost no auxiliary performance is performed, the number of medals that can be acquired is limited.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, the operation of the stop switch 130 is limited to a legitimate operation mode (batting order 1 or batting order 2), and if the player performs an operation in an irregular operation mode other than the specific operation mode, for example, Until the predetermined number of games is consumed, a penalty that the game progresses unfavorably, such as the fact that the AT game lottery is not executed, will be imposed. In addition to the penalty, the AT game lottery result is discarded until the predetermined number of games is consumed, or even if the AT game lottery is won, the AT game is not started until the predetermined number of games is consumed. .

(AT gaming state)
The AT gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the normal gaming state, and an auxiliary effect is performed by the sub control board 202. Also, the AT gaming state ends when the number of games reaches the set number of continuations. In the AT gaming state, the above-described extra lottery is also performed.

  In the AT gaming state, since the bonus control gaming state is in the main control board 200, the winning probability of the replay role or small role is set high, and the correct operation mode is notified by the auxiliary effect, so that the replay role It is possible to win many medals by winning a small role while suppressing consumption of medals. In addition, since the AT game is drawn and executed on the same sub-control board 202, the AT game can be started immediately after winning the AT game.

  In the AT gaming state, no penalty is imposed as in the normal gaming state. In the AT gaming state, when the selected winning combination is won in duplicate, it is intended to notify the correct operation mode to win the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode and to allow the player to acquire a medal. . Therefore, the irregular operation mode corresponding to the correct operation mode cannot be penalized.

  As described above, the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is almost in the bonus establishment gaming state, and on the condition that it is the bonus establishment gaming state, the sub control board 202 changes the gaming state to the normal state. Transition is made between the gaming state and the AT gaming state. However, there is a possibility that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” may be displayed on the active line A, and there is a case where the bonus game state is changed to the bonus game state. In this case, the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202 is not terminated by the transition of the gaming state managed by the main control board 200. In other words, the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202 is ended only by satisfying an end condition that does not depend on the transition of the gaming state managed by the main control board 200. Therefore, when the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202 is the AT gaming state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 transitions from the bonus established gaming state to the bonus gaming state, and continues to the bonus gaming state. Even if a transition is made to a bonus non-established gaming state, the AT gaming state is not terminated depending on the transition. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the bonus non-established game state, the auxiliary effect is not performed regardless of whether or not the bonus game state before the transition to the bonus non-established game state was the AT game state. Therefore, the sub-control board 202 grasps the gaming state on the main control board 200, and when the transition is made from the bonus established gaming state to the bonus gaming state, an auxiliary effect based on the AT game executed on the sub-control board 202 is performed. Once stopped and transitioned from the bonus non-established game state to the bonus established game state on the main control board 200, the auxiliary effect based on the AT game managed by the sub-control board 202 is resumed. In the present embodiment, while the auxiliary effect is stopped, the decrement of the number of continuations of the AT game is also stopped. Therefore, the number of continuations when the auxiliary effect based on the AT game is resumed is equal to the number of times when the auxiliary effect based on the AT game is temporarily stopped (taken over). However, the decrement of the number of continuations of the AT game may be continued while the auxiliary effect is stopped. In this case, if the number of continuations remains when the gaming state on the main control board 200 returns to the bonus established gaming state, the auxiliary effect based on the AT game is resumed, that is, before returning to the bonus established gaming state, that is, the bonus When the number of continuations becomes 0 in the gaming state or the bonus non-established gaming state, the AT gaming state ends.

(Relationship between gaming state transition on main control board 200 and gaming state transition on sub control board 202)
As described above, in the main control board 200, the gaming state transitions from the non-bonus established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state based on winning of the bonus combination, and the bonus combination winning in the bonus established gaming state. Thus, the gaming state transits from the bonus established gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Then, the bonus formation gaming state is maintained by prioritizing the winning of the small combination or replay combination over the winning of the bonus combination, and in the bonus formation gaming state, under the management of the sub-control board 202, the above-described normal gaming state and AT Realize the gaming state.

  However, as described above, a bonus combination may be won unintentionally in the bonus established gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the bonus non-established gaming state, regardless of whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 in the bonus established gaming state before the transition to the bonus non-achieving gaming state was the AT gaming state. No auxiliary performance is performed. Therefore, if the bonus combination is unintentionally won during the AT gaming state, after winning the bonus combination through the bonus gaming state and the bonus non-established gaming state where the auxiliary effect is not performed, that is, the bonus The AT gaming state will resume after returning to the established gaming state.

  However, as described above, in the bonus non-achieved gaming state, the player's operation is not limited to the specific operation mode. Therefore, as in the case of the bonus established gaming state, if the player is set to increase the expected number of medals when operating in the irregular operation mode rather than operating in the specific operation mode, Based on the irregular operation mode, it is expected that as many medals as possible will be obtained.

  By the way, as described above, when the game state transitions to the bonus game state and the bonus non-established game state, in the case of a specification that works disadvantageously to the player without increasing medals, even if the bonus combination is won in the non-bonus game state In order to avoid the transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, there is a case where the winning of the bonus combination is not notified so that the bonus combination is not won. Then, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the transition from the bonus non-established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state. Here, in spite of the transition from the non-bonus established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state, the player assumes that the non-bonus gaming state continues, and performs an irregular operation to acquire as many medals as possible. If the operation according to the mode is continued, the operation is limited to the specific operation mode in the bonus establishment game state, and the operation is unintentionally disadvantaged.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as explained using the winning combination lottery table for the bonus establishment gaming state in FIG. 9, in the bonus establishment gaming state, the winning type “batting order bell” is won and an auxiliary effect is provided. In the case where there is not, the bonus non-achieved gaming state winning combination shown in FIG. 10 is assumed on the premise that the number of expected acquisitions is set to be larger when the operation in the irregular operation mode is performed than in the specific operation mode. As explained using the lottery table, in the bonus non-achieved gaming state, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won and there is no auxiliary effect, an operation in a specific operation mode is performed rather than an irregular operation mode. It is set so that the expected number of acquired sheets is greater or equal.

  By doing so, the player performs the operation in the specific operation mode in which the expected number of acquired sheets is large in the bonus non-achieved gaming state. Here, even if a bonus combination is unexpectedly won and the player is not intentionally transitioned from the bonus non-established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state, the player can Since the operation is performed in the same specific operation mode, no penalty is imposed even after the transition to the normal gaming state, and no unintentional disadvantage is incurred. In this way, it is possible to dispel disadvantages (a concern about penalty) due to an unexpected transition from the bonus non-achieved gaming state to the bonus established gaming state.

  Also, if the bonus operation is set so that the number of expected acquisitions is set to be greater or equal when the operation in the irregular operation mode is performed than in the specific operation mode even in the non-bonus game state. A player who is not able to perform an operation according to an optimum operation mode (anomalous operation mode) may cause an unfairness problem in game profits such that the expected number of acquired games is reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the expected number of acquired specific operation modes that such a player will execute is maximized. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the specification is understood, it is fair to the player. Game profit can be given.

  By the way, in the slot machine 100, the above-described external output means 318 is provided in order to transmit the game state transition to the outside. However, transmission of information from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 200 is limited, and for example, information regarding the start and end of the AT gaming state cannot be directly transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 200. . Therefore, the external output means 318 of the main control board 200 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line A, and indirectly knows that the auxiliary effect based on the AT game has started or has ended. Then, the output of the external signal indicating the AT gaming state is started or ended. For example, in the bonus established gaming state, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won and the player operates in a specific operation mode, the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode (for example, the winning combination “normal bell”) Cannot be displayed on the active line A, and the main control board 200 can consider that the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 is the normal gaming state. In addition, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won and the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode is displayed on the active line A, the main control board 200 displays the gaming state managed by the sub control board 202. , It can be regarded as an AT gaming state with an auxiliary effect.

  However, even if the game state managed by the sub-control board 202 is the normal game state, if the player intentionally or mistakenly performs the operation in the irregular operation mode, the selection winning role in the correct operation mode is selected. May be displayed on the active line A, and the main control board 200 may erroneously recognize the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 as the AT gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control board 200 has a game in which the selected winning combination in the correct operation mode is displayed on the active line A among the games won in the winning type “batting order bell” a plurality of times (for example, 3 Times), the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 is determined as the AT gaming state. By doing so, the accuracy of the external signal can be improved.

  In such a bonus establishment game state, when a winning winning combination based on the correct operation mode is won a plurality of times (for example, three times) in a game won in the winning type “batting order bell”, the main control board 200 Based on the assumption that the start of AT games will be grasped, in the non-bonus game state, if the winning type “batting order bell” is won and there is no auxiliary performance, the operation is performed in a specific operation mode rather than the irregular operation mode. If the expected number of acquired sheets is larger, the following problems may occur. That is, if the winning type “batting order bell” is won, and there is no auxiliary performance, and the operation by the specific operation mode is performed, the winning combination “normal bell” that is the selection winning role by the correct operation mode with a probability of 1/2. Can be awarded. Then, in the bonus non-established gaming state, the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 should not become the AT gaming state, but the main control board 200 changes the sub-control board 202 according to the winning of the selected winning combination by the correct operation mode. There is a risk that the gaming state managed in the above will be mistakenly recognized as the AT gaming state. Then, the number of AT games that can be grasped externally is counted more than the actual number, and the player acquires wrong information when grasping the game history of the slot machine 100.

  At the time of shipment of the slot machine 100, a bonus non-established game state is set as an initial game state. In this bonus non-established game state, the winning type “batting order bell” is won and selected according to the correct operation mode. If the winning combination continues, the main control board 200 may mistakenly recognize the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 as the AT gaming state. Then, AT games will be counted suddenly in several games after shipment.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game state where the bonus is not established, even if the winning type “batting order bell” is won and the selected winning combination in the correct operation mode is won a plurality of times in succession, the player's operation is specified. If the operation is in the operation mode (batting order 1 or batting order 2), the output of an external signal indicating the AT gaming state is not started as a result.

  In addition, in the bonus established gaming state, if the winning combination in the correct operation mode is not continuously won a plurality of times (for example, three times) in the game won in the winning type “batting order bell”, the main control board 200 will play the AT game. In the specification for grasping the end, when the bonus combination is won in the bonus established gaming state and the bonus combination is won, the bonus control is not established and the auxiliary effect is not performed, and the main control board 200 has the AT gaming state. It can be determined that the process has ended. However, as described above, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won in the non-bonus game state, the winning combination with the correct operation mode can be won with a probability of 1/2. Therefore, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won, the games in which the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode does not win are not always continuous. Then, there is a possibility that the main control board 200 may erroneously recognize that the AT gaming state continues despite the transition to the bonus non-established gaming state and the end of the AT gaming state. In this case, a lamp or the like indicating the AT gaming state continues to be turned on outside, and the player will acquire wrong information when grasping the gaming history of the slot machine 100.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the external output means 318 wins the selection winning combination based on the correct operation mode in the game won in the winning type “batting order bell”, the operation by the player is performed in the specific operation mode (batting order 1 or batting order). In the case of the operation according to 2), it is determined that no winning has been made, and the number of consecutive winning prizes is counted. With this configuration, even if the winning type “batting order bell” is won, it is not determined that the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode has won a plurality of times in succession in the game. The output of the external signal indicating the gaming state is not started, and the external output means 318 wins the winning combination in the correct operation mode a plurality of times in succession in the game won in the winning type “batting order bell”. Since it can be determined that it is not, the output of the external signal indicating the AT gaming state can be ended. In this way, erroneous recognition on the main control board 200 can be avoided.

  Hereinafter, specific processing in the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 will be described.

(Main processing of main control board 200)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 200. Here, first, an outline of one game after initialization will be described along the main process of the main control board 200, and then the details of each process will be described.

(Step S100)
When the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on via the power switch 148 and becomes energized, the initialization unit 300 executes an initialization process in preparation for the start of the game. The initialization unit 300 generates backup data at any time while the power is on, and holds the backup data in the main RAM 200c. Therefore, even if an unexpected power interruption occurs, it is possible to restore the state before the power interruption using the stored backup data in this initialization process. For example, even if an unexpected power interruption occurs during the rotation of the rotating reel, the operation is started from the state where the rotating reel is rotated again after the return operation. Therefore, in the initialization process, the main RAM 200c is basically not initialized (RAM clear).

(Step S200)
Subsequently, the betting means 302 accepts the insertion of a predetermined number of medals from the medal insertion unit 124, or accepts the operation of the bet button 126 in a situation where credits more than the predetermined number of insertions are stored, and bets medals. Is completed, the game start operation for the start switch 128 is validated, and the operation shifts to the start switch 128 waiting state. Further, the command determining unit 312 generates a throw command indicating that the operation has been performed, and the command transmitting unit 314 sends the generated throw command to the sub-control board 202. When the operation of the start switch 128 is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S300.

(Step S300)
Next, the winning combination lottery means 304 selects one winning combination when the start switch 128 is operated from the winning combination lottery random number updated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 in accordance with the operation of the start switch 128. Get a role lottery random number. Then, the winning combination lottery means 304 refers to the winning area corresponding to the currently set gaming state in the winning combination lottery table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and the acquired winning combination lottery random number is determined by the determined winning combination. It is determined which winning area corresponds to the lottery table, and the winning combination or loser of the determined winning area is determined as a lottery result. In addition, after the lottery result is determined in accordance with the operation of the start switch 128, the command determining unit 312 generates a winning combination command including a lottery result (winning combination or loss) of the winning combination lottery, information on the gaming state, and the like. The command transmission unit 314 transmits the generated winning combination command to the sub-control board 202. The gaming state transition means 316 also changes the gaming state from the non-bonus established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state based on the fact that the winning combination lottery means 304 determines the winning combination “BB” by the winning combination lottery in the bonus non-established gaming state. Transition to.

(Step S400)
When the lottery process is completed as described above, the reel control unit 306 next drives the stepping motor 262 to rotate the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c. In this reel rotation process, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of rotation of the left reel 134a, middle reel 134b, and right reel 134c in the previous game (wait), the left reel in the game 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c start to rotate, and when the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c all rotate at a constant speed, the operation of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c is enabled. To do.

(Step S500)
Subsequently, when the reel control means 306 receives an operation of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, 130c by the player in a state where the stop button switches 130a, 130b, 130c are activated, the reel control unit 306 rotates the reel corresponding to the operation. (One of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c) is stopped according to a predetermined stop control. In addition, when any of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c is operated, the command determining unit 312 performs a stop command (first stop command, information indicating the information of the operated stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c). (Second stop command, third stop command) is generated for each operation, and the command transmission means 314 sequentially transmits the generated stop commands to the sub-control board 202.

(Step S600)
Next, the determination means 308 determines which combination the symbol combination displayed on the active line A shown in FIG. 5A corresponds to and determines the gaming state according to the symbol combination. Various processes required for change and replay are executed. Further, the command determining means 312 receives the medal when the gaming state managed by the main control board 200, the symbol combination displayed on the active line A, or the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line A. The command transmission means 314 transmits the generated winning command to the sub-control board 202. Further, the game state transition means 316 changes the gaming state to the bonus established gaming state based on the fact that the determining means 308 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line A in the bonus established gaming state. To the bonus gaming state. The external output means 318 outputs an external signal of the slot machine 100 based on the operation of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c and the result determined by the determination means 308. The operation of the external output means 318 will be described in detail later.

(Step S700)
Subsequently, when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed on the active line A based on the determination result in step S600, for example, the payout control unit 310 executes a medal payout process corresponding to the small combination. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line A, a process for automatically betting the next game is executed. Thus, the payout control means 310 performs various processes corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the active line A, and ends the one game. When the medal payout process is performed, the command determination unit 312 generates a payout command indicating that the payout process has been performed, and the command transmission unit 314 transmits the generated payout command to the sub-control board 202. .

  As shown in steps S200 to S700, a game can be started through insertion of medals, and one game is executed through a series of processing from operation of the start switch 128 to payout by winning. Thereafter, steps S200 to S700 are repeated.

(Determination process S600)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the determination process in step S600. In the determination process S600, when the winning type “batting order bell” is won and the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode wins three times in succession, the output of the external signal indicating the AT game is started, and the auxiliary effect is ended. When the winning type “batting order bell” is won and the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode does not win twice in succession (hereinafter simply referred to as winning spilling), the output of the external signal indicating the AT gaming state is terminated. Here, processing related to the feature of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and description of the configuration unrelated to the feature of the present embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S601)
First, the external output means 318 determines whether or not the winning type “batting order bell” has been won. As a result, if the winning type “batting order bell” has been won, the process proceeds to step S602. If the winning type “batting order bell” has not been won, the determination process S600 ends.

(Step S602)
If it is determined in step S601 that the winning type “batting order bell” has been won, the external output means 318 determines whether or not the selected winning combination based on the correct operation mode, that is, the winning combination “normal bell” has won. . As a result, if the winning combination “ordinary bell” has won, the process proceeds to step S603, and if the winning combination “normal bell” has not won, the process proceeds to step S608.

(Step S603)
If it is determined in step S602 that the winning combination “ordinary bell” has won, the external output means 318 determines whether the operation by the player is an operation according to a specific operation mode (batting order 1 or batting order 2). . As a result, if the operation is a specific operation mode, the process proceeds to step S608, and if the operation is an irregular operation mode, the process proceeds to step S604. Here, even if the winning combination “ordinary bell” wins in the game won in the winning type “batting order bell”, if the operation by the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode, the external output means 318 will display the winning combination “normal” It is determined that “Bell” has not been won, and the end bell counter is incremented. Accordingly, steps S604 to S607 based on the winning combination “ordinary bell” being won are not performed, and steps S608 to S611 based on the fact that the winning combination “ordinary bell” is not winning are performed. With this configuration, even if the winning type “batting order bell” is won, it is not determined that the winning combination “ordinary bell” has won a plurality of consecutive wins in the game, that is, the AT game from the external output means 318. The output of the external signal indicating the state is not started, and the external output means 318 has won the winning combination “normal bell” a plurality of times in succession in the game that is won for the winning type “batting order bell”. Therefore, it is possible to finish outputting the external signal indicating the AT gaming state. In this way, erroneous recognition on the main control board 200 can be avoided.

(Step S604)
If it is determined in step S603 that the operation by the player is an operation according to the irregular operation mode, the external output means 318 increments the start bell counter and resets the end bell counter to zero. Here, the start bell counter is a counter that counts that the winning combination selected by the correct operation mode is won three times in succession, and the end bell counter is that the winning combination of the selected winning combination by the correct operation mode is twice. It is a counter that counts what has been done in succession.

(Step S605)
Subsequently, the external output unit 318 determines whether or not the start bell counter = 3 and the end external signal flag is OFF. As a result, if the start bell counter = 3 and the end external signal flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S606, and if the start bell counter ≠ 3 or the end external signal flag is ON. The determination process S600 ends. Here, the end external signal flag is a flag for distinguishing the start and end external signals of the AT game.

(Step S606)
If it is determined in step S605 that the start bell counter is 3 and the end external signal flag is OFF, the external output means 318 determines that the AT game has started and outputs an external signal indicating the AT game. To start.

(Step S607)
Subsequently, the external output unit 318 resets the start bell counter to 0, turns on the end external signal flag, and ends the determination process S600. Here, preparation is made to end the output of the external signal indicating the AT game by turning on the end external signal flag.

(Step S608)
If it is determined in step S602 that the winning combination “ordinary bell” has not won, or in step S603, the current gaming state is a non-bonus gaming state, the external output means 318 increments the end bell counter. At the same time, the start bell counter is reset to zero.

(Step S609)
Subsequently, the external output means 318 determines whether or not the end bell counter = 2 and the end external signal flag is ON. As a result, if the end bell counter = 2 and the end external signal flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S610, and if the end bell counter ≠ 2 or the end external signal flag is OFF. The determination process S600 ends.

(Step S610)
If it is determined in step S609 that the end bell counter = 2 and the end external signal flag is ON, the external output means 318 determines that the AT game has ended and an external signal indicating the AT game. End the output of.

(Step S611)
Subsequently, the external output unit 318 resets the end bell counter to 0, turns off the end external signal flag, and ends the determination process S600. Here, by turning off the end external signal flag, when the next AT game is started, preparation is made to start the output of an external signal indicating the AT game.

(Sub-processing of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a sub process of the sub control board 202.

(Step S1100)
When the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on via the power switch 148 and becomes energized, the initialization determining means 330 executes an initialization process in preparation for the start of the game. The initialization determination unit 330 generates backup data at any time while the power is turned on, and holds the backup data in the sub RAM 202c.

(Step S1200)
Command receiving means 332 stands by until a command from main control board 200 is received.

(Step S1300)
If it is determined in step S1200 that a command has been received, the command receiving unit 332 executes various processes based on the received command.

(Command reception processing S1300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the command reception process of step S1300.
Here, processing related to the feature of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and description of the configuration unrelated to the feature of the present embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S1301)
First, the command receiving means 332 determines whether or not the received command is an input command. As a result, if the received command is a submission command, the process proceeds to step S1302, and if the received command is not a submission command, the process proceeds to step S1303.

(Step S1302)
If it is determined that the command received in step S1301 is a throw-in command, the effect execution means 338 determines that the effect that has been executed up to that time has been performed under a predetermined condition, assuming that the game start preparation for the next game has been performed. Switch or end with.

(Step S1303)
Subsequently, the command receiving unit 332 determines whether or not the received command is a winning combination command. As a result, if the received command is a winning combination command, it is assumed that one game is started, and the process proceeds to step S1304. If the received command is not a winning combination command, the process proceeds to step S1307.

(Step S1304)
If it is determined that the command received in step S1303 is a winning combination command, the specific game determining means 334 confirms that the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 indicated by the winning combination command is a bonus established gaming state. Based on the winning combination indicated in the winning combination command, the game state and effect lottery managed by the sub control board 202 with reference to the specific game lottery table as shown in FIG. 11 held in the sub ROM 202b It is determined whether or not the AT game is won based on the random number. At this time, if the AT game is won, the AT game start flag is turned ON. Here, the AT game start flag is a flag for starting the AT game.

  Here, when the execution of the AT game is determined, the number of times the AT game is continued is also determined and set in the AT game counter. Here, the AT game counter is a counter indicating the number of remaining AT games. If the AT game execution flag is ON, that is, if the gaming state managed by the sub-control board 202 is the AT gaming state, the specific game determining means 334 performs a lottery by adding the number of AT game continuations. If the winning lottery is won, the number of continuations won is added to the AT game counter. Here, the AT game execution flag is a flag indicating that the current gaming state is the AT gaming state.

(Step S1305)
Subsequently, the effect determining means 336 determines the game effect based on the winning combination command. The effect determination process S1305 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Step S1306)
Next, the effect executing means 338 starts executing the effect determined by the effect determining means 336. For example, if the determined effect is an auxiliary effect, the effect execution unit 338 executes the auxiliary effect.

(Step S1307)
Subsequently, the command receiving unit 332 determines whether or not the received command is a stop command. As a result, if the received command is a stop command, the process proceeds to step S1308. If the received command is not a stop command, the process proceeds to step S1309.

(Step S1308)
If it is determined that the command received in step S1307 is a stop command, the effect execution means 338 determines whether the stop command is a first stop command, a second stop command, or a third stop command. The stop operation determines which stop button switch 130a, 130b, or 130c is the stop operation, and changes the production mode based on the determination result and the content of the production. Here, an auxiliary effect that changes the effect mode in all of the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command has been described. However, depending on the effect, a change in one or more stop commands is not assumed. The production mode is not changed for the stop command.

(Step S1309)
Subsequently, the command receiving unit 332 determines whether the received command is a winning command. As a result, if the received command is a winning command, the process proceeds to step S1310. If the received command is not a winning command, the process proceeds to step S1313.

(Step S1310)
If it is determined that the command received in step S1309 is a winning command, the effect executing means 338 executes an effect based on the winning command. Further, the effect execution means 338 sets the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 in the sub RAM 202c through the winning command.

(Step S1311)
Subsequently, the specific game determination unit 334 grasps the progress state of the game state managed by the sub control board 202 and determines the end of the game state. Therefore, when the AT game end condition is satisfied, the game state ends. The gaming state end determination process S1311 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Step S1312)
Next, the specific game determination unit 334 determines the start of the game state managed by the sub control board 202. Therefore, when the AT game start condition is satisfied, the game state is started. The gaming state start determination process S1312 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Step S1313)
Subsequently, the command receiving unit 332 determines whether or not the received command is a payout command. As a result, if the received command is a payout command, the process proceeds to step S1314. If the received command is not a payout command, the command reception process S1300 is terminated.

(Step S1314)
If it is determined that the command received in step S1313 is a payout command, effect execution means 338 executes an effect based on the payout command, and ends command reception processing S1300. Then, the numerical values of the sub credit display unit 156 and the sub payout display unit 158 are updated in accordance with the medal payout.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process in step S1305. In such effect determination processing, an effect to be provided to the player is determined.

(Step S1305-1)
The effect determination means 336 determines whether or not the AT game execution flag is ON and the AT game counter is not 0, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state. As a result, if the AT game execution flag is ON and the AT game counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1305-2, and the AT game execution flag is not ON, or the AT game counter is 0. If there is, the process proceeds to step S1305-4.

(Step S1305-2)
If it is determined in step S1305-1 that the AT game execution flag is ON and the AT game counter is not 0, the effect determination unit 336 manages the main control board 200 set in the sub RAM 202c. The game state being checked is checked to determine whether the game state is a bonus establishment game state. As a result, if it is a bonus established gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1305-3, and if it is not a bonus established gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1305-4. In the process of step S1305-3, an auxiliary effect in the AT game is determined. However, as described above, no auxiliary effect is performed in the bonus non-achieved gaming state. Therefore, in the effect determination process S1305, the game managed by the main control board 200 even if the AT game execution flag is ON and the AT game counter is not 0, that is, the AT game is being executed. If the state is not the bonus established gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1305-4 to temporarily stop the auxiliary effect.

(Step S1305-3)
If it is determined in step S1305-2 that the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is a bonus established gaming state, the effect determining means 336 determines an auxiliary effect based on the AT game, and the effect determining process S1305 is ended.

(Step S1305-4)
In step S1305-1, the AT game execution flag is not ON, or the AT game counter is 0. In step S1305-2, the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is a bonus established gaming state. If it is determined that it is not, the effect determining means 336 determines an effect based on the winning combination command, and ends the effect determining process S1305.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the gaming state end determination process in step S1311. In the gaming state end determination process, a gaming state end determination is executed.

(Step S1311-1)
The specific game determination unit 334 determines whether or not the AT game execution flag is ON. As a result, if the AT game execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1311-2. If the AT game execution flag is not ON, the game state end determination process S1311 is ended.

(Step S1311-2)
If it is determined in step S1311-1 that the AT game execution flag is ON, the specific game determination unit 334 determines whether or not the AT game counter is 0. As a result, if the AT game counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1311-5, and if the AT game counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1311-3.

(Step S1311-3)
If it is determined in step S1311-2 that the AT game counter is not 0, the specific game determining means 334 confirms the game state managed by the main control board 200 set in the sub RAM 202c, and the bonus is established. It is determined whether or not the game state. As a result, if it is a bonus established gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1311-4, and if it is not a bonus established gaming state, the gaming state end determination processing S1311 is terminated. In the process of step S1311-4, the AT game counter is decremented by digesting the number of AT game continuations. However, as described above, no auxiliary effect is performed in the bonus non-achieved gaming state. Therefore, in the game state end determination process S1311, the AT game execution flag is ON and the AT game counter is not 0, that is, even if the AT game is being executed, it is managed by the main control board 200. If the game state is not the bonus established game state, the auxiliary effect is temporarily stopped. Therefore, the AT game counter is not decremented here, and the game state end determination process S1311 is ended.

(Step S1311-4)
If it is determined in step S1311- 3 that the gaming state managed by the main control board 200 is a bonus established gaming state, the specific game determining means 334 decrements the AT gaming counter and determines whether or not the gaming state has ended. Processing S1311 is ended. In this way, the number of AT game continuations is reduced.

(Step S1311-5)
If it is determined in step S1311-2 that the AT game counter is 0, the specific game determination unit 334 turns off the AT game execution flag and ends the game state end determination process S1311. In this way, the number of continuations is reached and the AT game ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the gaming state start determination process in step S1312. In the gaming state start determination process, a gaming state start determination is executed.

(Step S1312-1)
The specific game determination unit 334 determines whether or not the AT game start flag is ON. As a result, if the AT game start flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1312-2, and if the AT game start flag is not ON, the game state start determination process S1312 ends.

(Step S1312-2)
If it is determined in step S1312-1 that the AT game start flag is ON, the specific game determination unit 334 turns on the AT game execution flag and proceeds to step S1312--3. Thus, the AT game is executed from the next game.

(Step S1312-3)
Subsequently, the specific game determination unit 334 turns off the AT game start flag and ends the game state start determination process S1312.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 described above allows a player to operate in a specific operation mode even in a bonus non-established gaming state, thereby causing a disadvantage caused by an unexpected transition from the bonus non-established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state. While avoiding this, it is possible to reduce unfairness in gaming profits among players. Further, even if a configuration that avoids the disadvantage caused by the unexpected transition is adopted, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the external signal and avoid the erroneous recognition of the start and end of the AT gaming state by the main control board 200.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, even if it is determined in step S602 of the determination process S600 shown in FIG. 14 that the winning combination “normal bell” is won in the winning game of the winning type “batting order bell”, the step If the player's operation in S603 is an operation in a specific operation mode (batting order 1 or batting order 2), the winning bell “normal bell” is not won, and the start bell counter is not incremented and the end bell counter Incrementing. However, even if the winning combination “ordinary bell” wins in the winning game of the winning type “batting order bell”, the output of the external signal indicating the AT gaming state may not be started as a result.

  Therefore, the external output means 318 may shift the process to step S605 if the operation by the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode in step S603 (YES in S603). Thus, even if the winning combination “ordinary bell” wins in the winning game of the winning type “batting order bell”, if the operation by the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode, the start bell count is not incremented (the number of consecutive numbers). Therefore, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the main control board 200 by an external signal indicating the start of AT game.

  Further, the external output means 318 may not execute the process of step S606 if the operation by the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode, that is, may not start outputting an external signal indicating the AT gaming state. Thus, even if the winning combination “ordinary bell” wins in the winning game of the winning type “batting order bell”, if the operation by the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode, the output of the external signal is not forcibly started. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the main control board 200 due to an external signal indicating the start of an AT game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols that can be displayed according to the hitting order in the winning type of the winning area in the winning combination lottery table for the bonus established gaming state and the winning combination lottery table for the bonus non-achieving gaming state. By changing, the winning probability of the winning combination “ordinary bell” when the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode is determined by the player in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode. The expected number of game media obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode is set as the expected number of game media obtained by performing the operation according to the specific operation mode. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning type with a different combination of symbols that can be displayed according to the order of hitting is set as a winning type in a different winning area, and the winning probability is adjusted. And even, it is possible to realize the above effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the specific gaming state is started, output of an external signal indicating the specific gaming state is started, and the external signal is continuously output during the specific gaming state, and the specific gaming state is ended. Then, although the example of ending the output of the external signal indicating the specific gaming state has been described, the external signal indicating the start of the specific gaming state or the end of the specific gaming state is indicated when the specific gaming state starts or ends By outputting an external signal, the start or end of the specific gaming state can be transmitted to the outside.

  Further, the processes performed by the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 described above do not necessarily have to be processed in time series in the order described in the flowchart, and may include processes in parallel or by a subroutine.

100 ... slot machine (game machine)
130 ... Stop switches 134a, 134b, 134c ... Rotating reel 200 ... Main control board 202 ... Sub control board)
302 ... Bet means 304 ... Winning winning lottery means 306 ... Reel control means 310 ... Payout control means 316 ... Game state transition means 318 ... External output means 332 ... Command reception means 334 ... Specific game determination means 338 ... Production execution means

Claims (4)

A main control board for determining a command related to a game and transmitting the determined command;
A sub-control board that receives the command from the main control board and executes processing in accordance with the received command;
With
A gaming machine in which transmission / reception of a signal including the command between the main control board and the sub control board is limited to only one direction from the main control board to the sub control board,
The main control board is
Betting means for betting gaming media for use in gaming;
After betting the game medium, based on the operation of the start switch, a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination, and a winning combination that determines any of the winning combinations by lottery Lottery means;
A plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
Based on the operation of the start switch, the rotation reels are controlled to rotate, and based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotation reel, the rotation reels corresponding to the operated stop switch are respectively controlled to stop. Reel control means;
A payout control means for paying out a game medium corresponding to the small combination based on the winning of the small combination determined in the winning combination lottery,
Based on the fact that the bonus combination is won in the bonus non-established gaming state that is not won for the bonus combination, the gaming state managed by the main control board is changed from the bonus non-established gaming state to the bonus established gaming state, A gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state managed by the main control board from the bonus establishing gaming state to the bonus gaming state based on the winning of the bonus combination in the bonus establishing gaming state;
External output means for outputting the internal state of the gaming machine to the outside;
With
The sub-control board is
Among the winning combinations, an auxiliary effect that notifies the correct operation mode according to the winning of the selected winning combination in which the correct operation mode that is a predetermined operation mode among the plurality of operation modes for the stop switch is set as a winning condition Production execution means for executing the production in progress of the game including
Among the game states managed by the sub-control board in parallel with the game state managed by the main control board, at least a specific game state in which an auxiliary effect for informing the correct operation mode is executed, and the specific game Specific game determining means for transitioning from a normal game state in which the execution frequency of an auxiliary effect that informs the correct operation mode from the state is low;
With
The reel control means controls to stop the rotating reel so that the replay combination wins in preference to the bonus combination when the bonus combination and the replay combination are both won in the bonus formation gaming state. In a state where both the bonus combination and the small combination are won, the rotary reel is stopped and controlled so that the small combination wins in preference to the bonus combination,
The operation mode for the stop switch is divided into a predetermined specific operation mode and a predetermined irregular operation mode different from the specific operation mode, and the winning combination includes an operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode. The first selection winning combination that is the selection winning combination that becomes the correct operation mode and the operation mode that corresponds to the irregular operation mode is the selection winning combination that becomes the correct operation mode. Includes elected winning roles,
The specific game state managed by the sub-control board is terminated by satisfying an end condition that does not depend on the transition of the game state managed by the main control board,
In the bonus establishment gaming state,
The effect execution means executes an auxiliary effect that notifies the correct operation mode according to the gaming state managed by the sub-control board,
If at least the second selected winning combination is won in the normal gaming state and the auxiliary effect is not executed, and the player operates in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode, the game progresses disadvantageously. Penalties are imposed,
When the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode, the winning probability of the first selection winning combination is operated in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode. Less than the winning probability of the second selection winning combination
The expected acquisition number that is the theoretical value of the number of acquired game media obtained by performing the operation according to the specific operation mode is less than the expected acquisition number obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode,
The external output means starts outputting an external signal indicating a specific gaming state when a game won in the selected winning combination among the games won in the selected winning combination continues for a predetermined number of times,
In the non-bonus gaming state,
The effect execution means does not execute the auxiliary effect that notifies the correct operation mode regardless of the gaming state managed by the sub-control board,
Even if the operation is performed in any one of the specific operation mode and the irregular operation mode, the penalty is not imposed,
When the player performs an operation in one operation mode corresponding to the specific operation mode, the winning probability of the first selection winning combination is operated in one operation mode corresponding to the irregular operation mode. The winning probability of the second selection winning combination in the case of
The expected number of acquired game media obtained by performing the operation according to the specific operation mode is greater than or equal to the expected number of acquired media obtained by performing the operation according to the irregular operation mode;
Among the games won for the selected winning combination, even if the game winning the selected winning combination continues for a predetermined number of times, if the player's operation is an operation according to the specific operation mode, the specific output by the external output means A gaming machine characterized in that output of an external signal indicating a gaming state is not started. The external output means includes
Out of the games won in the selected winning combination, when a game that does not win the selected winning combination continues for a predetermined number of times, the output of the external signal indicating the specific gaming state is terminated,
In the game won for the selected winning combination, even if the selected winning combination is won, if the operation of the player is an operation according to the specific operation mode, the number of consecutive wins that are not won for the selected winning combination shall be counted. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   In the non-bonus established game state, the external output means is a game won for the selected winning combination, and even if the player's operation is an operation according to the specific operation mode even if the selected winning combination is won, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is not counted as a continuous number.   In the non-bonus established gaming state, the external output means is a game won for the selected winning combination, and even if the player's operation is an operation according to the specific operation mode even if the selected winning combination is won, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein output of an external signal indicating a specific gaming state is not started.

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