JP6279866B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and re-playing roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As a technique related to such a slot machine, it is known that a plurality of pachinko machines execute the same synchronized effect at regular intervals (for example, Patent Document 1). Thereby, the player can be refreshed, and the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

JP 2007-252534 A (paragraphs 0094 to 0099, etc.)

  However, when the same synchronized effect is executed when a certain time has passed as in Patent Document 1 and the possibility effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege is given is executed, both effects are executed simultaneously. If it is done, one production will reduce the production effect of the other production, and there is a risk of reducing the interest in the production.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest with respect to production.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result ,
A time measuring means for measuring time (for example, RTC97);
A specific effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of Se3 in FIG. 24) for executing the specific effect when the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies a specific condition (for example, the simultaneous effect start time is reached);
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, navigation stock) when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, reaching the number of games reached) (for example, Sb4 or Sb12 when Sb2 in FIG. 26 is Y) Processing part), and
Run the effect suggests that privilege is granted, finally at least notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect that benefits informing whether the direction outcome is assigned (e.g., in Sg3 in FIG. 28 Processing part), and
The notification effect execution means, when privilege game history during the execution of a specific effect is Shi satisfy a predetermined condition is applied, notification effect of notifying an effect result that benefits are granted after completion of a specific effect run (for example, with the process of Sb7 is performed in the case of Y at Sb2 in FIG. 26, the processing of Sc6 and Sc7 in the case of Y at Sc2 and Sc5 of Fig. 25 is performed, Y in Sg2 of FIG. 28 part of the processing of Sg3 is performed in the case of)
When the game history satisfies a predetermined condition and a privilege is granted during execution of the specific effect, it is determined whether or not to further grant a privilege until the specific effect ends after the game history satisfies the predetermined condition. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the notification effect and the specific effect from being executed at the same time, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest with respect to the effect.

In addition, when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition in a certain period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition or the execution period of the specific performance, the period from when the game history satisfies the predetermined condition until the privilege is granted A privilege-related lottery means (for example, a portion where the processing of Sh3 is performed in the case of Y in Sh2 of FIG. 29) is provided.
According to such a structure, it can compensate with respect to delay of provision of a privilege. Thereby, the dissatisfaction of the player due to the delay of the provision of the privilege and the loss can be solved.

In addition, when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition in a certain period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition or the execution period of the specific effect, the privilege granting means may satisfy the predetermined condition at other times A privilege having a higher value than that is given (for example, in the navigation stock lottery of Sb4 and Sb12 in FIG. 26, the number of navigation stocks distributed as shown in FIG. 27).
According to such a structure, it can compensate with respect to delay of provision of a privilege. Thereby, the dissatisfaction of the player due to the delay of the provision of the privilege and the loss can be solved.

Also, a specified number selection means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sf2 in FIG. 22) for selecting one specified number from a plurality of types of specified numbers;
Predetermined number information for performing update control for updating predetermined number information for specifying a predetermined number for each game so that the predetermined number specified from the predetermined number information approaches the one specified number selected. Means (for example, updating of display game number data by the sub-control unit 91),
The privilege granting means is advantageous to the player when the predetermined number specified from the predetermined number information updated by the predetermined number information updating means reaches the one specified number selected by the specified number selecting means. A privilege is given (for example, the part which performs the process of Sb4 or Sb12 when Sb2 of FIG. 26 is Y),
A continuous range including the plurality of types of specified numbers is a divided range divided into a plurality, and a number belonging to one of the divided ranges is selected as the one specified number by the specified number selection means The selection ratio is different from the selection ratio in which the number belonging to one other division range is selected as the one specified number (for example, the high zone and the low zone shown in FIG. 23),
When the predetermined number reaches one specified number in a certain period before the time measurement result satisfies the specific condition or the execution period of the specific performance, the specified number selection means has the same division range as the one specified number. A specified number that belongs and is different from the one specified number is selected (for example, a portion for performing the process of Sb8 in FIG. 26).
According to such a configuration, even if a different specified number is selected, the classification range is not changed, so that the selection ratio in which the number belonging to the classification range is selected as one specified number does not change, The degree of expectation with respect to the specified number of selection ratios for each category range can be made the same as the degree of expectation designed in advance.

Further, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect over a time (for example, 5 minutes) that exceeds the execution time (for example, 3 minutes) of the notification effect,
If game history satisfies the predetermined condition when the time until the end of the specific effect becomes less execution time notification effect, notification effect execution means executes the notification effect after the end of the specific effect (e.g., FIG. 26 Part of performing Sb7 when Sb6 of Y is Y).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a change in the execution time of the notification effect from becoming too large due to the specific effect.

In addition, the notification effect execution means executes a notification effect (for example, a portion for executing Sb07, Sb17, and Sb24 in FIG. 32) that suggests a possibility that the situation is advantageous for the player,
The notification effect includes a first notification effect (for example, an ART suggestion effect for one game) and a second notification effect (for example, an ART suggestion effect for two or more games) that requires a longer execution time than the first notification effect. ), And
In the predetermined period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition, the execution of the second notification effect is suppressed as compared with the period before the predetermined period (for example, No in Sb02 of FIG. 32). In the case where the processing of Sb13 is performed).
According to such a configuration, the fixed period before the specific time at which the specific performance is executed requires a relatively long execution time compared to the period before the predetermined period. Since the execution of the second notification effect is suppressed, the specific effect and the second notification effect are suppressed from overlapping over a plurality of unit periods, and therefore the specific effect and the second notification effect overlap. Can prevent a decrease in interest.

Further, the notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect having a longer execution period than the first notification effect,
The notification effect executing means executes the first notification effect during a certain period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition.
Furthermore, the notification effect execution means executes a notification effect (for example, a portion for executing Sb07, Sb17, and Sb24 in FIG. 32) that suggests a possibility that the situation is advantageous for the player.
The notification effect includes a first notification effect (for example, an ART suggestion effect for one game) and a second notification effect (for example, an ART suggestion effect for two or more games) that requires a longer execution time than the first notification effect. ), And
The second notification effect is not newly executed in a certain period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition (for example, when no in Sb02 of FIG. 32, an ART suggestion effect of two or more games is not executed). portion).
According to such a configuration, the execution of the second notification effect that requires a relatively long execution period is not newly executed in a certain period before the specific condition that the specific effect is to be executed. Since the specific effect and the second notification effect are suppressed from overlapping for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the overlap of the specific effect and the second notification effect.

Note that the situation that is advantageous to the player corresponds to, for example, being controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, or being granted a privilege that is advantageous to the player.
The advantageous state advantageous to the player means that the probability that a display result advantageous to the player is derived, the probability that the display result advantageous to the player is permitted to be derived is higher than the normal state, This is a state that is advantageous to the player by notifying an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player. Further, in a configuration that is advantageous for the player by achieving the task by the end of the predetermined state, this predetermined state, that is, a state that is advantageous for the player by increasing the period is applied as the advantageous state. Also good.
Further, a privilege advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. Winning is permitted, etc.), a right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, a right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, It may be a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player, such as the right to notify whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player, and is not directly advantageous to the player. A benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining the benefit above, may be used.
In addition, in the certain period before the specific time, the execution of the second notification effect is suppressed compared to the period before the certain period, in the certain period before the specific time. , may be configured to execute the second notification effect in comparison to the low probability before period than the predetermined period, the second notification during a period before the predetermined period before the said specified time While the effect can be executed, the second notification effect may not be executed during the certain period.

It is a front view of the slot machine which is the gaming machine of Embodiment 1 to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reach | attainment game number determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is the figure which showed an example of the game number table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the simultaneous production start process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the simultaneous production completion process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the warning effect related process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table used by the navigation stock lottery which a sub-control part performs in a warning effect related process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the warning effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation stock addition lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing when the reaching | attainment game number is reached | attained during simultaneous production, and a prelude production is performed after simultaneous production. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of the ART suggestion effect and the winning probability of the notice effect in the ART suggestion effect lottery in the sub-control unit. It is a flowchart regarding control of the ART suggestion effect by the sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the production | presentation aspect by a sub control part, and the lottery table selected in ART suggestion production | presentation lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference in the execution condition of the ART suggestion effect by the difference in the winning point of the ART suggestion effect.

[Slot machine configuration example]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, and “white BAR”, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1 b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, for production Out switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the housing 1a. The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side is selectively switched to either the flow path switching solenoid 30 or the medal insertion portion 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has been received, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the above-described reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 including possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). 4) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. The amount of medals stored in the interior when the member is electrically connected by contacting the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front of the power supply box 100, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the prescribed number of bets is set to 3, and when 3 medals are set as the bet number, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In this embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to easily recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on the winning line LN on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

[Function configuration example of slot machine]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt controller. 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, an interrupt The controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 through the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by setting by a user program using the timer circuit 509.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, the serial communication circuit 512, the random number circuits 508a and 508b, and the timer circuit 509).

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move in stages Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the number of display games in a region different from the region where the effect screen is displayed (for example, the upper right corner of the entire display region of the liquid crystal display 51). Hereinafter, the number of games updated and displayed as the game is consumed is referred to as “display game number”. The number of displayed games is updated to increase the number of displayed games by 1 when one game is consumed. When the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, which will be described later, the number of displayed games returns to 1 (initialized).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91a The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command is not input for a predetermined time, the switch detection circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and date information RTC (real-time clock) that outputs time information including time information 97) An interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits. Etc., and the sub CPU 91a receives various commands sent from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for producing effects, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

[About initialization]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Anyway.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Startup processing (main)]
When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 first initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. (Sa2), and then initializes the values of the I register and IY register (Sa3). ). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. In this case, after executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on. (Sa20), if the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command is generated (Sa16), and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). The main control unit 41 to be described permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at a constant interval (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18). Setting change processing for such changes of the winning probability, i.e. shifts to the setting change condition. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Stored (Sa23), the timer interrupt process (main) interrupted by the main control unit 41 described in FIGS. 8 to 9 is executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa24), and an error occurs. The process shifts to the RAM abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormality error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game processing shown in FIG. 7 is started.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored when power is interrupted) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. For example, the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process shifts to an error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game processing shown in FIG. 7 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8). After performing initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the above-described Sa16 to Sa18 Processing is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa10, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa11), a return command is generated (Sa12), and the command buffer (Sa13), the main control unit 41 described in FIGS. 8 to 9 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at a constant interval (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa14), Return to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. If any of the processes in the game process shown in FIG. 8 has been performed before the power interruption, the process of S1 to S6 of the game process is based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11. Returning to the processing that was performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 9 is performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

[Game processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated effective line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. Including gamers. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is determined for the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combination is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, in this embodiment, since it is the structure which is not provided with the special combination, only the general combination storing work is used among the internal winning flag storing works. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs It is good also as a structure which determines the winning of the role to perform.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the region corresponding to each region number corresponds to the region number, and the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  In addition, in a configuration with a special role, if the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation When the game is performed, control may be performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels whose stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the reel starts to rotate. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts to rotate after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that has started counting from the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, At that time, the reels in the game are started to rotate.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting change command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and executed in the timer interrupt processing (main) shown in FIGS. In (Sk16), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command. For example, when receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 updates the number of displayed games, assuming that the game in which the start switch 7 is operated is started.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. Since the reel starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start switch 7 performed after setting the betting amount, it can be detected that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by the reel rotation start command.

  The reel stop command indicates whether the reel to be stopped is any one of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and the stop number of the reel to be stopped (that is, the first stop, the second stop, the second reel 3 is a command that can specify the stop operation position area number of the corresponding reel and the stop position area number of the corresponding reel, and stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. Sent every time. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning judgment command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the active line, the presence / absence of a winning prize, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. Will be sent later.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT type or the like) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

The setting change command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting changing command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and the setting change At the end of the state, a setting change command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting change command indicating the start of setting. It is.

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the embedded process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbol pattern is aligned on any active line. As described above, the types of winning combinations include a small combination and a re-playing combination. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to occur, a winning flag indicating that winning of the winning combination is permitted and set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is required. There is.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
FIGS. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set The process proceeds to a power interruption process (main) described later.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to the step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Processing to pass through origin (Sk20), switch input determination processing (Sk21) for determining whether or not the detection state of switches has changed, operation detection command transmission request, etc. After executing random number reading process to be stored in the random number storing work the (SK22) sequentially reads numeric data from Staphylococcus R1D, the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

[About the types of winning combinations and combinations of winning combinations]
10 to 12 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small role includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a one-piece role.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “replay-black BAR-white BAR” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “replay-black BAR-black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-Bell-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, the replay and the plum are not arranged within 5 frames, and the white BAR and the black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the middle watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, It is not placed within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle stage watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When a watermelon with a downward right wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the replay of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherries have a combination of “Black BAR-White BAR-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY”, “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. Sometimes wins. When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the black BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the cherry, “black BAR-white BAR-ANY (ANY may be any symbol)”, When any combination of “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY” and “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel will stop at the bottom, and “Cherry-ANY-ANY” combination Are aligned to the lower stage and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of white BAR, black BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, black BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle stage cherries are awarded when a combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, cherries are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-White BAR-White BAR”, “Bell-White BAR-Cherry”, “Bell-White BAR-Watermelon”, “Bell-White BAR-Black 7”, “Bell-White” on the winning line LN. BAR-net 7 "," bell-white BAR-white 7 "," bell-black BAR-white BAR "," bell-black BAR-cherry "," bell-black BAR-watermelon "," bell-black BAR- " When a combination of “Black 7”, “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7”, and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, a prize is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. "Bell-white BAR-white BAR", "Bell-white BAR-cherry", "Bell-white BAR-watermelon", "Bell-white BAR-black 7", "Bell-white BAR-net" 7 "," Bell-White BAR-White 7 "," Bell-Black BAR-White BAR "," Bell-Black BAR-Cherry "," Bell-Black BAR-Watermelon "," Bell-Black BAR-Black 7 " When any combination of “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7” and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “ Replay-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry The combination of “Net 7 / White 7”, “Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Plum-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7” That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, white BAR, cherry, watermelon, black 7 , One of the net 7 and the white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  In Promotion Replay 2, any combination of “Bell-White BAR-Replay”, “Bell-White BAR-Plum”, “Bell-Black BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is displayed on the winning line LN. Wins when they are ready.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, "bell-white BAR-replay", "bell-white BAR-plum", "bell-black BAR" When the combination of “Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, and the replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Has been placed. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 13, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set to win only in the internal lottery at RT1. As a result, it is configured so that it is not controlled to RT0 from other than RT1, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 13, after winning a special replay at RT0, control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Special replays include "Replay-White BAR-Black 7", "Replay-White BAR-Net 7", "Replay-White BAR-White 7", "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-" "Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Plum", "Plum-White BAR-Black 7", "Plum-White" "BAR-net 7", "Plum-White BAR-White 7", "Plum-White BAR-Plum", "Plum-Black BAR-Black 7", "Plum-Black BAR-Net 7", "Plum-Black BAR" -Winner is awarded when any combination of “White 7” and “Plum-Black BAR-Plum” is prepared.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the white BAR and black BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7, and plum of the right reel 2R are The white BAR and the black BAR are arranged one position below, so that “white BAR—white BAR—white BAR”, “white BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, “white BAR—black BAR—black BAR” , “Black BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “Black BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, and “Black BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR” are aligned to the right. In the following, these combinations are referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless it is necessary to distinguish between them.

  In the left reel 2L, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R black 7, net 7, white 7. Plums are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a special replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, in principle, it can be said that the winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the transition items are “Replay-White BAR-Bell”, “Replay-Black BAR-Bell”, “Plum-White BAR-Bell”, “Plum-Black BAR-Bell”, “Replay”. -Bell-White BAR, Replay-Bell-Black BAR, Plum-Bell-White BAR, Plum-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-White BAR-White BAR, Black 7-White "BAR-black BAR", "black 7-black BAR-white BAR", "black 7-black BAR-black BAR", "white 7-white BAR-white BAR", "white 7-white BAR-black BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-White BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-White BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Black BAR-White BAR" ”,“ Watermelon-Black BAR-Black BAR ”. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the reels other than the right falling bell and the reels which are the winning conditions for the middle bell are regarded as the first stop and the winning When the upper bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 13, after the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, RT3, RT4, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, or RT4, the winning combination and its winning probability are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 17, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read in the internal lottery.

  In FIG.15 and FIG.16, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  15 and 16 show combinations of combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state.

  When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, and replay GR23 are eligible for internal lottery.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are eligible for internal lottery.

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, and normal replays will be subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, and normal replays will be subject to internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one piece. During the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  A weak watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon + upper-stage watermelon, and a strong cherry is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon + upper-stage watermelon + 1 sheet. When winning a weak watermelon, it is possible to win a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, and an upper watermelon, but when a weak watermelon is won, it will be at the timing of the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. When the stop operation of each reel is performed, control to stop the combination of right-down watermelon is performed, but when strong watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is the drawing range of both right-down watermelon and upper watermelon. When the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the combination of the upper watermelon is performed.

  For this reason, when each reel stop operation is performed at the timing that is in the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, it is a weak watermelon depending on whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper watermelon wins Or whether it is a strong watermelon.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  The replay GR11 is a fall replay + normal replay, the replay GR12 is a fall replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR13 is a fall replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is special replay + normal replay, the replay GR22 is special replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR23 is special replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  As described above, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-4, the replaying game subject to the internal lottery is different, and depending on whether it is RT0-4, the target regaming game and its An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 18, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination in line with the winning line LN, and stop the stop replay combination in line with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left middle right and left and right middle. Do.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and stop when the stop replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right left I do.

  If replay GR13 (falling replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of right / left / middle / right / left / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay won If the combination of regular replays in the combination is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right middle left, then the falling replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the fall replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the normal replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do.

  When replay GR22 (special replay + normal replay + lower replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, Among these, the special replay combination is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left / right and middle right / left, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. I do.

  When replay GR23 (special replay + normal replay + promoted replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay selected The special replay combination of the combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle left and right, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins.

  Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23.

  For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 19, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

[Game flow]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4.

  RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition outcome stops at RT0, RT2, RT3, RT4, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays and promoted replays can win.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts when a special replay wins at RT2. And RT3 is complete | finished when a transfer event stops and transfers to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT4 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT4 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, regardless of the number of games since transition to RT4.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT0, 2 out of RT0-4 are more likely than RT1, 3, 4 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1, 3, 4 It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. Further, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 4, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG.

  In RT4, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are won, and the small role cannot be won, the transition will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, or right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT4 that has been changed after the setting change. It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2.

  If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is made.

  In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT3, when the transfer event stops, the process shifts to RT1.

  In RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT3, when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

[Production control of sub-control unit]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by an AT (ART) described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In both RT0, RT1, and 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 18) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 18) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation.

  As the navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, the stop order (see FIG. 18) for receiving the special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 19) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect according to the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines to control to AT when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games (see FIG. 23). If it is decided to control to the AT, a navigation stock lottery is performed to determine the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, it is controlled to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) for a predetermined number of games, during which the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. When the number of Navistock remains, the winner will be selected for the Navistock addition lottery, which will be described later, and when the Navistock number is newly acquired, the newly acquired Navistock number is added to the remaining Navistock number. Let

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. The determined number of navigation stocks is set in a counter for counting the number of navigation stocks. Then, based on the presence or absence of the AT flag in the RAM 91c, whether or not to control to ART is specified. If one or more navigation stocks remain, control to AT until the transition to RT2 (that is, until ART is reached). This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the ready state is started, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. After starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell in any gaming state of RT0 to 4, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, It is also possible to win medals with certainty.

  First, after the transition to the ready state, when controlled by RT4, if the bell does not win, the transition is stopped and the transition from RT4 to RT1 becomes possible.

  Further, when the RT1 is controlled after the transition to the preparation state, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay does not win as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay is won as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay is won at RT0 and the process proceeds to RT2, the navigation game is started by subtracting 1 from the navigation stock, and a predetermined number of games (actual number of games remaining as described later) is determined as the number of remaining games (actual remaining games described later). In the embodiment, 50 games) are set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the number of remaining ART games (actual number of remaining games) is started with the start of the ART control.

  After starting ART with the transition to RT2, the number of remaining ART games (actual number of remaining games) is decremented by 1 each time a game is started, and the push order bell and Navistock lottery are further determined for each game. It is determined whether or not the target combination is won or the special replay is won, and if the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing the stop order for winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after subtracting the number of remaining ART games (actual number of remaining games) by 1 in each game after the start of ART, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains, and the navigation stock If remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the AT flag is cleared and the ART control is terminated. Then, with the end of the ART control, the navigation effect will not be executed even if the push order bell is won. Therefore, the possibility of stopping the transition is increased, and the transition to RT1 is stopped by stopping the transition. It becomes.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Startup processing (sub)]
First, the control content of the startup process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs a startup process (sub).

  First, the sub-control unit 91 initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sn1), and then permits access to the RAM 91c (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa16 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by, for example, whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). If the backup flag is not set in the step of Sn6, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

  In the step of Sn9, if the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c (Sn10).

  If the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). When the command change flag during setting change is not stored in the RAM 91c, the return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn14). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn15 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn16). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1).

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3), and if the power interruption flag is set, the power interruption process (sub) is performed. Transition. In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the determination of Sn6 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. 20 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sn9 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, the sub-control unit 91 executes command analysis processing (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  In step Sp5, the sub-control unit 91 executes a reaching game number determination process for determining the reaching game number (Sp5). In the present embodiment, the game specified from the display game number data transmitted to the liquid crystal display 51. When the number (that is, the number of displayed games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) reaches the determined number of reached games, an AT is given (becomes in a state where it can be transferred to the AT).

  In the step of Sp6, the sub-control unit 91 executes a simultaneous effect start process for starting a simultaneous effect (Sp6). In step Sp6, the sub-control unit 91 executes a simultaneous effect when the predetermined start time is reached based on the time information acquired from the RTC 97. The simultaneous production is performed using at least the liquid crystal display 51. Also, a common start time is set for the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 of the same model as the slot machine 1, and when the start time is common in the plurality of slot machines 1, the simultaneous production is performed at the same timing. It is supposed to be executed all at once.

  In the step of Sp7, the sub-control unit 91 executes a simultaneous effect ending process for ending the simultaneous effect started in the process of Sp6 (Sp7). By the step of Sp7, the sub control unit 91 executes the simultaneous effect over a predetermined effect time (about 5 minutes in the present embodiment) and ends the simultaneous effect.

  In the step of Sp8, the sub-control unit 91 executes a precursor effect related process for setting a flag related to the execution of the precursor effect (Sp8). The sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of shifting to the AT over a predetermined number of games (32 games in the present embodiment) before shifting to the AT, and finally notifies whether or not to shift to the AT. Execute. By the step of Sp8, the sub-control unit 91 performs a related process for executing the precursor effect.

  In the step Sp9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a warning effect execution process for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 in order to execute the warning effect (Sp9).

  In the step of Sp10, when the number of games reached is reached during the simultaneous production, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock addition process for adding the number of game navigation stocks until the end of the simultaneous production (Sp10).

[Achieved game number determination processing]
Next, the reached game number determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the reached game number determination condition is satisfied (Sf1). The reaching game number determination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the AT game is completed. If the reaching game number determination condition is not satisfied (N in Sf1), the process ends. When the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied (Y in Sf1), the reaching game number is determined by lottery with reference to the game number table shown in FIG. 23 (Sf2).

[Game number table]
Here, the game number table for determining the number of reached games used in Sf2 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the game number table for determining the number of reached games, a distribution rate is assigned to each of the game numbers that are multiples of 10 up to 10 to 1000 as candidate candidate game numbers to be determined as the number of reached games. , For each set value. The game number table is stored in advance in the ROM 91b. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a case where the reaching game number candidates are further divided into 100 games for convenience when describing the game number table. As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, each division out of every 100 games is called a “zone”. A “zone” is a range in which a predetermined number of consecutive games are divided into a plurality. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the predetermined range is 1-1000 games and the plurality is 10 games. That is, in this embodiment, 1 to 1000 games are classified into 10 zones, and the range of each zone is 1 to 100, 101 to 200,. In addition, the zone number is used to refer to each of the zones. For example, the number of a zone having a range of 1 to 100 is “1”, and such zone is hereinafter referred to as “zone 1”. The predetermined range is a range from the minimum value (= 1) to the maximum value (= 1000) displayed as the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51 as described above.

  Specifically, for zone 1 in the range of 1 to 100 games, the number of candidate reaching games is 10, 20, 30,. For example, for the number of candidate reaching games “10”, the distribution rate is 2.9%. That is, in the reached game number determination process, “10” is determined as the reached game number with a probability of 2.9%. In the present embodiment, the distribution ratios of the number of candidate reaching games belonging to one zone are all set to be the same. The distribution total rate is the total value of all candidate reaching games belonging to one zone. For example, the distribution total ratio of the zone in the range of 1 to 100 is 2.9% × 10 = 29%. Further, the total distribution ratio of all zones is 100%.

  In addition, a zone in which the distribution total rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (here, 10%) is referred to as a “high zone”, and a zone in which the total distribution rate is less than the predetermined value is referred to as a “low zone”. Further, in the game number table of FIG. 23, the distribution ratio of the number of games reaching the candidate is set so that the “low zone” and the “high zone” are alternated. The reason why the “low zone” and the “high zone” are alternately set will be described later.

  In addition, the game number table of the present embodiment is set so that the allocation rate of each zone differs for each set value. As described above, since the probability of determining the number of reached games differs for each set value, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that, as described above, FIG. 23 is shown for convenience, and the number-of-games table actually stored in the ROM 91b is the number of candidate reached games and the distribution rate determined for the number of candidate reached games. is there.

  Next, the reason why the number-of-games table in FIG. 23 is set so that the high zone and the low zone are alternately repeated will be described. Since the game number table is set in this way, the number of games reached is displayed since the range of the number of games in the high zone is displayed after displaying the maximum number of games in the range of the number of games in the low zone. This is because the player can have a sense of expectation that approaches the point.

  Next, the reason why the distribution value and the total distribution value in the zone 5 of the setting values 4 to 6 in FIG. 23 are 0% will be described. Until the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, the player cannot grasp the number of reached games, but when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, the player is notified that the AT has been won. The number of games reached can be grasped. In the example of FIG. 23, when the number of games reached (for example, 420) belonging to zone 5 is determined and the number of displayed games has reached the number of games reached, the player has reached 420 games. It is possible to grasp that the current setting value is 1 to 3 indirectly. In this way, by providing a zone in which the distribution value and the distribution total value are 0% at a specific setting value, the player can indirectly grasp the setting value, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

[Simultaneous production start processing]
Next, the simultaneous effect start process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined simultaneous production start time has come based on the time information acquired from the RTC 97 (Se1). If it is not the simultaneous production start time (N at Se1), the process is terminated. When the simultaneous effect start time is reached (Y in Se1), a simultaneous effect execution flag indicating that the simultaneous effect is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Se2). Then, the simultaneous production is started (Se3). The simultaneous production is performed by displaying an effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 or outputting music by the speakers 53 and 54.

[Simultaneous production end processing]
Next, the simultaneous effect end process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the simultaneous performance execution flag set in Se2 of FIG. 24 is set (Sc1). If the simultaneous performance execution flag is not set (N in Sc1), the process ends. If the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not the simultaneous effect end time has come (Sc2). That is, it is determined whether or not the time is 5 minutes after the start of the simultaneous performance. If it is not the simultaneous production end time (N in Sc2), the process ends. When the simultaneous production end time is reached (Y in Sc2), the simultaneous production is terminated (Sc3), and the simultaneous production execution flag is cleared (Sc4).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a warning effect hold flag set in Sb7 of FIG. 26 described later is set (Sc5). The warning effect hold flag is set when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games during execution of the simultaneous effect, and when this is set, the start of the warning effect is held. Therefore, in Sc5, it is determined whether or not the start of the precursor effect is suspended. If the indication effect hold flag is not set (N in Sc5), the process ends. When the sign effect hold flag is set (Y in Sc5), the sign effect hold flag is cleared (Sc6). Then, a precursor effect execution flag indicating that the precursor effect is to be executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc7).

[Sign production related processing]
Next, the precursor effect related process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is started based on the reel rotation start command from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the game has not started (N in Sb1), the process ends. When the game is started (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not the number of displayed games has reached the number of reached games (Sb2). When the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous effect execution flag set in Se2 of FIG. 24 is set (Sb3).

  If the simultaneous performance execution flag is set (N in Sb3), the navigation stock lottery is executed to determine the number of navigation stocks to be given (Sb4). Here, in the navigation stock lottery during the execution of the simultaneous performance, the number of navigation stocks is determined from any of 3 to 5 (see FIG. 27). When the navigation stock lottery is completed, an AT flag indicating that the AT is controlled is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sb5).

  And based on the time information acquired from RTC97, it is determined whether the remaining time of simultaneous production is 3 minutes or less (Sb6). When the remaining time of the simultaneous performance is 3 minutes or less (Y in Sb6), a warning effect hold flag indicating that the start of the warning effect is held is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sb7). Then, the number of reached games is changed to the number of games belonging to the same zone (Sb8). Specifically, in the same zone, the number of games obtained by adding the number of games that can be digested before the end of the simultaneous performance and the 32 games for executing the warning effect after the simultaneous performance is added to the number of displayed games. Select from the number of games.

  In addition, when the processing of Sb8 is impossible and it is necessary to change the zone when the number of reached games is changed, that is, when 32 games for performing the precursor effect cannot be secured in the same zone after the simultaneous effect. In step Sb7, the warning effect execution flag is set without setting the warning effect hold flag, and the warning effect is executed even during the simultaneous effect. In this case, for example, the precursor effect is executed in a window reduced on the simultaneous effect screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  If the remaining time of the simultaneous effect is not 3 minutes or less (N in Sb6), the precursor effect execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sb15). In this case, the sign effect is executed by the process of Sb3 in FIG. 28 even during the simultaneous effect, but for example, the sign effect is executed in a window reduced on the simultaneous effect screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, at least about 4.1 seconds are required for one game, and 32 games are required for the precursor effect, so at least about 131.2 seconds are required. In addition, considering that it takes 5 to 6 seconds per game in consideration of playing the game while confirming the contents of the warning effect, it takes about 3 minutes to execute the warning effect and be notified of the result. become. Therefore, when the remaining time of the simultaneous performance is 3 minutes or less, if the precursor effect is started during the simultaneous effect, the precursor effect can be ended during the simultaneous effect. And in this embodiment, when the timing at which the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games is less than 3 minutes in which it is impossible to finish the precursor effect during the simultaneous performance, Decided to do. Thereby, the change of the execution time of the sign effect is prevented from becoming too large due to the simultaneous effect.

  If it is determined in Sb3 that the simultaneous performance execution flag is not set (N in Sb3), the navigation stock lottery is executed to determine the number of navigation stocks to be given (Sb4). Here, in the navigation stock lottery when the simultaneous performance is not being executed, the number of navigation stock is determined from one to two (see FIG. 27). When the navigation stock lottery is completed, the AT flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sb13), the precursor effect execution flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sb14).

  If it is determined in Sb2 that the number of displayed games has not reached the number of games reached (N in Sb2), a precursor effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute a precursor effect is executed (Sb9). . When the sign effect lottery is won (Y in Sb10), the sign effect execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sb11). If the sign production lottery is not won (N in Sb10), the process is terminated. Even if the number of reached games is not reached, if the winning effect lottery is won, the predicting effect is executed. Therefore, even if the predicting effect is executed, it is not always controlled by the AT. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation and tension to the AT when the precursor effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Note that the processing of Sb9 to Sb11 is canceled while the sign effect is being executed. In addition, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games when the sign effect is performed by the processing of Sb9 to Sb11, the effect result that the AT is given is notified.

  As described above, when the number of reached games is reached during the execution of the simultaneous performance, the precursor effect is executed after the simultaneous performance is finished, so that it is possible to suppress the simultaneous execution of the simultaneous effect and the precursor effect. It becomes possible, and the fall of the interest with respect to a production can be prevented.

  In addition, when the number of games reached is reached during execution of the simultaneous performance and the possibility effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous performance, the number of navigation stocks is larger than when the number of reached games is reached at other times. Therefore, the player's dissatisfaction due to the delay of the timing controlled by the AT after the simultaneous performance and the consumption of medals during that time can be resolved.

  Further, since the number of reached games is changed in the same zone, the degree of expectation for the selection ratio of the number of reached games for each zone can be made the same as the degree of expectation designed in advance.

  Also, when the number of games reached is reached when the time until the end of the simultaneous performance is less than or equal to the execution time of the prelude effect, the prelude effect is executed after the end of the general effect. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent a change in the execution timing of the warning effect from becoming too large due to the simultaneous performance.

  Next, the lottery table used in the navigation stock lottery of Sb4 and Sb12 in FIG. 26 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the simultaneous performance execution flag is set, that is, when the number of reached games is reached while the simultaneous performance is being executed, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is 3 is 40%, The ratio of the number of determination values is determined so that the probability of 4 is 40% and the probability of 5 is 20%. Also, when the simultaneous performance execution flag is not set, that is, when the number of games reached is reached when the simultaneous performance is not being executed, the probability that the number of navigation stock will be 1 is 50%, the probability that it is 2 The ratio of the number of determination values is determined so that is 50%.

  In this way, when the number of games reached is reached during execution of the simultaneous performance and the possibility effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous performance, it is given more than when the number of reached games is reached at other times. Since the number of navigation stocks increases, the timing controlled by the AT is delayed after the simultaneous performance, and the dissatisfaction of the player due to the consumption of medals during that time and the occurrence of losses can be eliminated.

  In this embodiment, the number of navigation stocks given depends on whether or not the number of games reached is reached during the simultaneous performance, and the lottery is added to the navigation stock during the simultaneous performance. When reaching the number of games reached and performing the precursor effect as it is and controlling to AT, the expected value for the number of medals acquired (ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals) and the number of games reached during the simultaneous performance The winning probability of internal lottery and the probability of giving Navistock are the same as the expected value for the number of medals earned (the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals) when performing the precursor effect and controlling to AT after the simultaneous performance. It has been decided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the act of trying to obtain more navigation stock by intentionally reaching the number of games reached during simultaneous production, and to maintain fairness among the players. be able to.

[Sign production execution processing]
Next, the warning effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is started based on the reel rotation start command from the main control unit 41 (Sg1). If the game is not started (N in Sg1), the process is terminated.

  When the game is started (Y in Sg1), it is determined whether or not the precursor effect execution flag set in Sc7 in FIG. 25 and Sb11, Sb14, and Sb15 in FIG. 26 is set (Sg2). If the indication effect execution flag is not set (N in Sg2), the process ends. When the warning effect execution flag is set (Y in Sg2), the warning effect is executed (Sg3).

  The precursor effect is performed by displaying an effect image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting music by the speakers 53, 54, and the like. For example, in the case of an effect in which characters battle each other, the first game shows how the characters confront each other, the battle starts in the second game, and one of them becomes dominant in the subsequent game, and the other is disadvantageous And the result of the battle (that is, notification of whether or not an AT is given) is displayed in the 32nd game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of signage effect games, which is the number of games that executed the signage effect, has become 32 games. If the number of signage effect games has not become 32 games (N in Sg4), the process ends. To do. When the number of warning effect games is 32 (Y in Sg4), the warning effect execution flag is cleared and the process ends (Sg5).

[Navistock extra lottery processing]
Next, the navigation stock addition lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is started based on the reel rotation start command from the main control unit 41 (Sh1). If the game has not started (N in Sh1), the process is terminated.

  When the game is started (Y in Sh1), it is determined whether or not the precursor effect hold flag set in Sb7 of FIG. 26 is set (Sh2). If the indication effect hold flag is not set (N in Sh2), the process ends.

  If the warning effect hold flag is set (Y in Sh2), a navigation stock addition lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be further added to the number of navigation stocks determined in Sb4 of FIG. 26 is executed (Sh3). In other words, since the sign production hold flag is set when the number of games reached is reached during simultaneous production, the Navistock addition lottery is executed every game after the game that has reached the number of games reached in the simultaneous production game. Become. In the navigation stock addition lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be added is determined from the number of preset ranges including “0”.

  In this manner, when the possibility effect is executed after the number of games reached and the end of the simultaneous performance during the execution of the simultaneous performance, the lottery with the Navistock is executed, so the timing controlled by the AT is simultaneous. It is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player due to the delay after the performance and the loss caused by consuming medals during that time.

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example when the present invention is implemented will be described with reference to FIG. In this specific example, it is assumed that an effect referred to as an ART suggesting effect is executed until the effect result is finally notified in the precursor effect. In FIG. 30, the number of displayed games is omitted, but in reality, the number of displayed games is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and updated so that the number of displayed games is increased by 1 per game. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the simultaneous effect and the ART suggesting effect are not executed during the normal effect, the normal effect screen shown in FIG. 30A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the simultaneous production start time comes during display of the normal production screen, the simultaneous production screen shown in FIG. 30B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (processing of Se3 in FIG. 24). Thereby, execution of simultaneous production is started.

  When the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games during the simultaneous production, a precursor production hold flag is set and the start of the ART suggestion production is suspended (Sb7 in FIG. 26). Then, when the simultaneous production end time is reached, the display of the simultaneous production screen is terminated (Sc3 in FIG. 25). Thereby, the execution of the simultaneous performance is ended.

  After the display of the simultaneous effect screen is finished, in the next game, the ART suggesting effect screen shown in FIG. 30 (c) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART suggesting effect is started. (Sg3 in FIG. 23). As a result, the precursor effect is started.

  In the precursor effect of this specific example, an effect screen in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is displayed. The battle is performed over 32 games, and the result of the presentation is notified at the 32nd game. Therefore, after the ART suggesting effect screen (a state in which the teammate character is attacking) shown in FIG. 30D is displayed, the result notification shown in FIG. 30E is made in the 32nd game. FIG. 30E displays a screen in which the teammate character has won. Therefore, AT is given.

  As described above, when the number of reached games is reached during the execution of the simultaneous performance, the precursor effect is executed after the simultaneous performance is finished, so that it is possible to suppress the simultaneous execution of the simultaneous effect and the precursor effect. It becomes possible, and the fall of the interest with respect to a production can be prevented.

[Second Embodiment]
The ART suggestion effect is composed of an ART suggestion effect of one game and two or more ART suggestion effects, and in a certain period (60 seconds) before the start time of the simultaneous effect, before the certain period (60 seconds) A modified example will be described in which the execution of the ART suggestion effect of two or more games) is suppressed as compared to this period.

  In the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery target for Navistock (NS) (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winner), weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier). Navi stock lottery is performed when the winning (cherry, special replay) is won, and the number of navi stocks including 0 is determined, and whether or not navi stock is added is determined. In addition to the navigation stock lottery, an ART suggestion effect lottery is performed. In the ART suggestion effect lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the ART suggestion effect (corresponding to the precursor effect in the above embodiment) by determining any effect period (number of games) of 0 to 3 games. When the ART suggesting effect is executed, the effect period is also determined. Further, in the ART suggestion effect, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined regardless of whether or not the ART suggestion effect is executed. The ART suggestion effect is an effect result that suggests that there is a high possibility that Navistock (ART) has been won over 1-3 games, and finally informs whether or not Navistock (ART) has been won. And is performed using at least the liquid crystal display 51. The notice effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the ART suggesting effect will be executed in the next game. The notice effect may be performed using at least one of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the speakers 53 and 54.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the ART suggesting effect is to be executed among the ART suggesting effect and the notice effect in the ART suggesting effect lottery (the effect period of any one to three games) and the notice effect are determined. If it is, the notice effect is executed in the game, and the ART suggestion effect is executed over the effect period determined from the next game. In addition, when only the ART suggestion effect or any one of the 1-3 suggestion effects is determined among the ART suggestion effect and the notice effect, it is possible to execute the next without executing the notice effect in the game. The ART suggesting effect is executed over the effect period determined from the game. Further, when it is determined that only the notice effect is to be executed out of the ART suggestion effect and the notice effect, the notice effect is executed in the game, and the ART suggestion effect is not executed. Further, when it is determined that neither the ART suggesting effect nor the notice effect is to be executed, neither the notice effect nor the ART suggesting effect is executed.

  In the ART suggestion effect lottery, it is determined whether to execute the ART suggestion effect using the ART suggestion effect lottery table, the effect period of the ART suggestion effect, and whether to execute the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table, when Navistock (ART) is won in the Navistock lottery (when ART is won), and Navistock is not won (when ART is not won) ) Corresponding to the ART suggestion effect is preset for each effect period (0 game, 1 game, 2 game, 3 game in this embodiment).

  Also, in the ART suggestion effect table, corresponding to the case where Navistock (ART) is won in the Navistock lottery (when ART is won) and Navistock is not won (when ART is not won), For each effect period (0 game, 1 game, 2 game, 3 game in this embodiment), the winning probability of the notice effect when the effect period is won is set in advance.

  The ART suggestion effect lottery table includes an ART suggestion effect lottery table A and an ART suggestion effect lottery table B.

  In the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, as shown in FIG. 33, when ART (Navistock) is won, the probability of winning 0 game (no execution of ART suggestion effect) is 40%, and the one-game ART suggestion effect is won. The probability is 5%, the probability that the two-game ART suggestion is won is 20%, the probability that the three-game ART suggestion is won is set to 35%, and when the ART (Navistock) is not won, 0 game Probability of winning an ART suggestion of 60%, probability of winning an ART suggestion of one game is 25%, Probability of winning an ART suggestion of two games is 10%, Probability of winning an ART suggestion of three games Is set to 5%.

  Also, when ART (Navistock) is won, the probability that the notice effect will be won when the 0 game is won is 10%, the probability that the notice effect is won when the 1 game is won, and the probability that the notice effect is won when the 2 games are won. 40%, the probability that the notice effect will be won when 3 games are won is set to 50%. When ART (Navistock) is not won, the probability that the notice effect will be won when 0 game is won is 5%, when 1 game is won The probability that the notice effect is won is set to 10%, the probability that the notice effect is won when the two games are won is set to 30%, and the probability that the notice effect is won when the three games are won is set to 40%.

  Thus, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the ART suggestion effect is won when the ART is won is set higher than the probability that the ART suggestion effect is won when the ART is not won, and the ART suggestion effect is executed. This suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the ART.

  In addition, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the winning period at the time of AT winning in the winning probability at the time of AT winning and the winning probability at the time of AT non-winning as the number of games in one game, two games, or three games increases. Is set high, and if the ART suggesting effect is executed, it is suggested that the longer the effect period, the higher the possibility of winning the ART.

  Also, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the notice effect will be won when the ART suggestion effect is won (when 1 to 3 games are won) is notified when the ART suggestion effect is not won (when 0 game is won). If the effect is set higher than the probability of winning, and the notice effect is executed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the ART suggesting effect will be executed.

  Further, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the notice effect is won when two or three games are won is set higher than the probability that the notice effect is won when one game is won, and the notice effect is executed. In this case, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that an ART suggesting effect having an effect period of two games or more is executed.

  In addition, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the notice effect is won when the ART is won is set higher than the probability that the notice effect is won when the ART is not won. It is also suggested that there is a high possibility of winning.

  In the ART suggestion effect lottery table B, as shown in FIG. 33, when ART (navistock) is won, the probability of winning 0 game (no ART suggestion execution) is 40%, and the one-game ART suggestion effect is won. The probability is set to 60%, the probability of winning the 2-game ART suggestion is set to 0%, and the probability of winning the 3-game ART suggesting effect is set to 0%. Probability of winning the ART suggestion of 60%, winning probability of 40% of the 1-art suggestion effect is 0%, winning probability of the 2-game ART suggesting effect, probability of winning the 3-game ART suggestion Is set to 0%.

  Also, when ART (Navistock) is won, the probability that the notice effect will be won when 0 game is won is set to 0%, and the probability that the notice effect is won when 1 game is won is set to 20% (2 games, 3 games are not won). When the ART (Navistock) is not won, the probability that the notice effect will be won when the 0 game is won is 0%, and the probability that the notice effect is won when the 1 game is won is 10% (2 games, 3 games are not won) Is set.

  In this way, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table B, as in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the ART suggestion effect is won when the ART is won is set higher than the probability that the ART suggestion effect is won when the ART is not won. The execution of the ART suggesting effect suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the ART.

  Further, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table B, the effect period of only one game is set to be won without winning the effect periods of two games and three games, and the ART suggestion effect lottery table B is used. There is a possibility that only the ART suggesting effect of only one game is executed as the effect period, and the ART suggesting effect of 2-3 games is not executed as the effect period.

  Also, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table B, as in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, the probability that the notice effect is won when the ART suggestion effect is won (when one game is won) is determined when the ART suggestion effect is not won ( When the notice effect is set to be higher than the probability that the notice effect is won at the time of winning 0 game), it is suggested that the ART suggesting effect is highly likely to be executed.

  Further, in the ART suggestion effect lottery table B, the notice effect is set to be able to win only when the ART suggestion effect is won (at the time of winning one game). There is a possibility that the notice effect is executed only when the suggestion effect is executed, and the notice effect is not executed when the ART suggestion effect is not executed. In addition, the probability that the notice effect is won at the time of winning the ART suggestion effect (at the time of winning one game), the notice effect is won at the time of winning the ART suggestion effect (at the time of winning one to three games) in the ART suggestion effect lottery table A. If the ART suggesting effect lottery table B is used, the proportion of the notice effect being executed is lower than when the ART suggesting effect lottery table A is used.

  Next, the control related to the execution of the ART suggesting effect by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the sub-control unit 91 first selects a lottery target for the Navistock lottery (in this embodiment, a single bell (a single winning of a bell)) based on an internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, special replay) is determined (Sb01). If the lottery subject of the Navistock lottery is won in Sb01, that is, if there is a possibility that the Navistock is won and controlled by ART, the time from the current time specified by the RTC 97 to the simultaneous production start time is 60. It is determined whether it is less than or equal to seconds (Sb02).

  The time until the start time of the simultaneous performance set here is sufficient for a general player to play the game at a general speed, so that an effect result is derived after the start of the ART suggestion effect. It's time. In this embodiment, at least about 4.1 seconds are required for each game, and it takes four games at the maximum including the game for which the effect is determined until the effect result of the ART suggestion effect is derived. It takes about 12.3 seconds at the shortest. Further, in consideration of playing the game while confirming the contents of the ART suggesting effect, even if it takes 10 seconds per game, the effect result is derived in 30 seconds. In the present embodiment, sufficient 60 seconds is applied as the time until the simultaneous effect start time even when the time for confirming the effect result is taken into consideration in addition to these times.

  Then, if it is 60 seconds or more from the current time to the simultaneous production start time, there is a possibility that the ART suggestion lottery table A (see FIG. 31), that is, the ART suggestion of two to three games will be won as the production period. In addition, whether or not to execute the ART suggestion effect by performing the ART suggestion effect lottery using the ART suggestion effect lottery table in which the notice effect may be won regardless of whether the ART suggestion effect is won or not. It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect during the suggestion effect period (Sb03).

  After Sb03, it is determined whether or not the notice effect has been won by the ART suggestion effect lottery (Sb04). If the notice effect has not been won, the process proceeds to step Sb06. The notice effect is executed at (Sb05), and the process proceeds to step Sb06.

  In step Sb06, it is determined whether or not the ART suggestion effect is won by the ART suggestion effect lottery. If the ART suggestion effect is won, the ART suggestion effect is started from the next game (Sb07). Then, after the start of the ART suggestion effect, it waits until the ART suggestion effect ends (Sb08) while determining whether or not the simultaneous effect is started and is now in the simultaneous effect (Sb09). If it is determined by Sb09 that simultaneous production is in progress before the end of the ART suggestion effect, it is determined whether or not the remaining effect period (number of games) of the currently executed ART suggestion effect is two or more ( Sb10) When the remaining effect period of the ART suggestion effect is two or more games, the remaining ART suggestion effect is shortened (Sb11).

  Also, if the time from the current time to the simultaneous effect start time is not 60 seconds or longer by Sb02, that is, if the time from the current time to the simultaneous effect start time is less than 60 seconds or the simultaneous effect is being executed, It is determined whether or not the remaining time until the end of the production is 30 seconds or more (Sb12).

  The remaining time until the end of the simultaneous performance set here is a sufficient time for the ART suggestion to end before the end of the simultaneous performance as a result of a general player playing a game. In this embodiment, at least about 4.1 seconds are required for each game, and it takes two games at the maximum including the game for which the effect is determined until the effect result of the ART suggestion effect is derived. It takes about 8.2 seconds at the shortest. Further, in consideration of playing the game while confirming the contents of the ART suggesting effect, even if it takes 10 seconds per game, the effect result is derived in 20 seconds. In the present embodiment, sufficient 30 seconds is applied as the remaining time until the end of the simultaneous production, considering the time for confirming the production result in addition to these times.

  If the time from the current time to the end of the simultaneous performance is 30 seconds or more, the ART suggestion effect lottery table B (see FIG. 31), that is, only the ART suggestion effect of one game may be won as the effect period. There is a possibility that the notice effect may be won only when the ART suggestion effect is won, and the ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table B having a low probability of winning the notice effect. It is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, whether or not to execute the ART suggestion effect period, and the notice effect (Sb13).

  After Sb13, it is determined whether or not the notice effect has been won by the ART suggestion effect lottery (Sb14). If the notice effect has not been won, the process proceeds to step Sb16. The notice effect is executed at (Sb15), and the process proceeds to step Sb16.

  In step Sb16, it is determined whether or not the ART suggestion effect has been won by the ART suggestion effect lottery. If the ART suggestion effect has been won, the ART suggestion effect is started from the next game (Sb17).

  In addition, when Sb12 is not more than 30 seconds from the current time to the end of the simultaneous performance, that is, when the simultaneous performance ends in less than 30 seconds from the current time, the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, that is, the effect period is 2-3. There is a possibility of winning the ART suggestion effect of the game, and the ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table where the notice effect may be won regardless of whether the ART suggestion effect is won or not. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the ART suggesting effect, whether or not to execute the ART suggesting effect period, and the notice effect (Sb18).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the notice effect or the ART suggestion effect has been won (Sb19). If the notice effect or the ART suggestion effect is won, the process waits until the effect is finished (Sb20), and the effect ends. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the notice effect has been won by the ART suggestion effect lottery (Sb21). If the notice effect has not been won, the process proceeds to step Sb23, and if the notice effect has been won, a notice is given in the game. An effect is executed (Sb22), and the process proceeds to step Sb23.

  In step Sb23, it is determined whether or not the ART suggestion effect has been won by the ART suggestion effect lottery. If the ART suggestion effect has been won, the ART suggestion effect is started from the next game (Sb24).

  In this way, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the ART suggestion effect at the time of winning the lottery subject in Navistock, determines whether or not to execute the ART suggestion effect period, and the notice effect. I do.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 33, if the simultaneous production is not executed, if it is 60 seconds or more before the start time of the simultaneous production, the ART suggestion production lottery table A (see FIG. 31), that is, the production period is 2 to 2. While the ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table in which the ART suggestion effect of three games may be won, in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, it is further than the 60 seconds. Compared to the ART suggestion effect lottery table A used in the ART suggestion effect lottery in the previous period, the effect period is set to be higher in the probability of winning the ART suggestion effect of one game, and is executed over two games or more. The ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table B in which the probability of winning the ART suggestion effect is set to 0%. Thereby, in the ART suggestion effect lottery for 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect executed over two games or more is not won, and only the ART suggestion effect of the one-game effect period is won. Therefore, in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time, compared to the period before the 60 seconds, the possibility of winning an ART over multiple games among the suggested games is suggested. The execution of the ART suggesting effect to be performed is suppressed, and the simultaneous effect and the ART suggesting effect are suppressed from overlapping over a plurality of games.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined that it is not 60 seconds or more until the start of the simultaneous performance and it is determined that it is 30 seconds or more until the end of the simultaneous performance, the ART suggestion effect lottery table B is used. Since the lottery is performed, the duration of the ART-suggested effect to be executed is one game during the 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time and during the simultaneous production and excluding 30 seconds until the end of the simultaneous production. In comparison with the period before 60 seconds before the start of the simultaneous production and the period before the next 60 seconds before the next simultaneous production start time after the end of the simultaneous production, the simultaneous production and the ART suggestion Even if it is the longest to overlap, it is suppressed to one game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the sub-control unit 91 performs the ART suggestion effect lottery using the ART suggestion effect lottery table A during the period until the simultaneous effect ends in less than 30 seconds, but the ART suggestion lottery is won. In this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), since the ART suggestion effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous effect after the end of the simultaneous effect, the simultaneous effect and the ART suggestion effect are prevented from overlapping. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined that it is not 60 seconds or more until the start of the simultaneous performance and it is determined that 30 seconds or more until the end of the simultaneous performance, the performance period is 0 games, that is, ART suggestion. ART suggestion lottery in which the probability that the notice effect is accompanied when the effect is not executed is set to 0%, and the probability that the notice effect is accompanied is lower than the ART suggestion effect lottery table A even when the ART suggestion effect is executed. Since an ART-suggested effect lottery is performed using Table B, an ART-suggested effect over two games or more is performed during the 60-second period before the start time of the simultaneous effect and during the simultaneous effect and excluding 30 seconds until the end of the simultaneous effect. At the same time, the execution of the notice effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the ART suggestion effect for two or more games is executed is also suppressed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the sub-control unit 91 uses the ART suggestion effect lottery table A in the period until the simultaneous effect is finished in less than 30 seconds, that is, the period in which the ART suggestion effect is not executed. However, if the notice effect is won, the notice effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous effect, and during this period, the ART suggestion effect is not executed, and the notice effect is not executed. Will never be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), even if an ART suggestion effect indicating the possibility of winning an AT is started over a plurality of games among the ART suggestion effects 60 seconds or more before the start time of the simultaneous effect, as shown in FIG. If the game is played at a general speed, the ART suggesting effect will be ended before the simultaneous effect is started as the start time of the simultaneous effect. For example, while the ART suggesting effect is being performed, When the progress of the game stagnate, such as when the player leaves the seat with the reel rotated in the game of FIG. 34, as shown in FIG. It may happen that the simultaneous production starts before the end.

  In such a case, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), when two or more games remain until the end of the ART suggestion effect after the simultaneous effect start, the ART suggestion effect is shortened to one game, and the effect result is derived. This means that the period in which the ART suggesting effect and the simultaneous effect overlap is shortened.

  In the second embodiment, on the basis of the time information acquired from the RTC 97, when a predetermined start time is reached, a simultaneous effect is performed over a predetermined effect time (about 3 minutes in the present embodiment). An ART suggestion effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute an ART suggestion effect at the time of winning a lottery target role of Navistock is performed. For this reason, since the ART suggesting effect can be executed regardless of the start time of the simultaneous effect, there is a possibility that the execution period of the simultaneous effect and the execution period of the ART suggesting effect overlap. Since the ART suggesting effects that are executed over time are included, if these effect periods overlap for a long period of time, there is a risk that the interest of these effects will be lower than when only one effect is executed.

  On the other hand, in 2nd Embodiment, if it is 60 seconds or more before the start time of simultaneous production in the period when simultaneous production is not performed, ART suggestion effect lottery table A (refer FIG. 31), ie, 2 as an effect period. While the ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table in which the ART suggestion effect of three games may be won, in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, it is further than the 60 seconds. Compared to the ART suggestion effect lottery table A used in the ART suggestion effect lottery in the previous period, the effect period is set to be higher in the probability of winning the ART suggestion effect of one game, and is executed over two games or more. The ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table B in which the probability of winning the ART suggestion effect is set to 0%.Thereby, in the ART suggestion effect lottery for 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect over two games is not won, and only the ART suggestion effect of one game in the effect period is won. Therefore, in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time, compared to the period before the 60 seconds, the ART suggestion suggesting the possibility of winning the ART over multiple games among the ART suggested productions Execution of the production will be suppressed, and the simultaneous production and the ART suggesting production will be suppressed from overlapping over a plurality of games, thereby preventing a decrease in interest due to the overlap of the simultaneous production and the ART suggesting production. it can.

  In the second embodiment, for example, when it is determined that it is not 60 seconds or more until the start of the simultaneous effect, it is further determined whether or not it is 30 seconds or more until the start of the simultaneous effect. When it is determined that the ART suggestion effect and the simultaneous effect are prevented from overlapping, it is possible not to execute the ART suggestion effect. In this case, the ART suggesting effect may be executed after the end of the simultaneous effect. Thereby, the fall of the interest with respect to an effect can be prevented similarly to 1st Embodiment.

[Effect of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, when the number of games reached is reached during the execution of the simultaneous performance, the precursor effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous performance (in this example, the processing of Sb7 is performed when Y is Sb2 in FIG. 26). In addition, when Sc2 and Sc5 in FIG. 25 are Y, processing of Sc6 and Sc7 is performed, and when Sg2 of FIG. 28 is Y, processing of Sg3 is performed).
Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress that a simultaneous effect and a prelude effect are performed simultaneously, and the fall of the interest with respect to an effect can be prevented.

Further, in the present embodiment, when reaching the number of games reached during execution of the simultaneous performance and the possibility performance is executed after the simultaneous performance is completed, the lottery is added with the navigation stock (in this example, FIG. 29 The part in which the process of Sh3 is performed when Y is Sh2).
Therefore, the player's dissatisfaction due to the delay of the timing controlled by the AT after the simultaneous performance and the consumption of medals during that time can be eliminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, when reaching the number of games reached during execution of the simultaneous performance and the possibility effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous performance, than in the case of reaching the number of reached games at other times The number of navigation stocks to be given increases (in this example, in the navigation stock lottery of Sb4 and Sb12 in FIG. 26, the number of navigation stocks is distributed as shown in FIG. 27).
Therefore, the player's dissatisfaction due to the delay of the timing controlled by the AT after the simultaneous performance and the consumption of medals during that time can be eliminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of reached games is changed within the same zone (in this example, the part for performing the process of Sb8 in FIG. 26).
Therefore, the degree of expectation for the selection ratio of the number of games reached for each zone can be made the same as the degree of expectation designed in advance.

Also, in this embodiment, when the number of games reached is reached when the time until the end of the simultaneous effect is less than or equal to the execution time of the prelude effect, the prelude effect is executed after the end of the simultaneous effect (in this example, The part that performs the process of Sb7 when Sb6 of FIG. 26 is Y).
Therefore, while the simultaneous production and the prelude production are suppressed from being executed at the same time, the simultaneous production can prevent the change in the execution timing of the preproduction production from becoming too large.

In the present embodiment, the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, that is, the ART suggestion effect of 2 to 3 games is won as the effect period if it is 60 seconds or more before the start time of the effect in the period when the effect is not executed. The ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table, which may be performed, but in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect in a period earlier than the 60 seconds. Compared to the ART-suggested effect lottery table A used in the lottery, the probability that the ART-suggested effect of one game is won is set higher than the ART period, and the probability that the ART-suggested effect that is executed over two games or more is won. The ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table B set to 0% (in this example, S in FIG. 32). When the portion for processing Sb13 No in 02).
Therefore, in the ART suggestion effect lottery for 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect for two or more games will not be won, and only the ART suggestion effect for one game will be won. In the 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time, compared to the period before the 60 seconds, the ART suggested production suggesting the possibility of winning the ART over multiple games among the ART suggested productions Is suppressed, and the simultaneous performance and the ART suggesting effect are suppressed from overlapping over a plurality of games, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the overlap of the simultaneous effect and the ART suggesting effect. .

In the present embodiment, the ART suggestion effect lottery table A, that is, the ART suggestion effect of 2 to 3 games is won as the effect period if it is 60 seconds or more before the start time of the effect in the period when the effect is not executed. The ART suggestion effect lottery is performed using the ART suggestion effect lottery table, which may be performed, but in the 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect in a period earlier than the 60 seconds. Compared to the ART-suggested effect lottery table A used in the lottery, the probability that the ART-suggested effect of one game is won is set higher than the ART period, and the probability that the ART-suggested effect that is executed over two games or more is won. Since the ART suggestion effect lottery table B is set to 0%, the ART suggestion effect lottery is performed. That not ART suggest effect is performed (e.g., SB02 in 2 games or more ART suggest effect is not executed portion in the case of No in Figure 32).
Therefore, in the ART suggestion effect lottery for 60 seconds before the simultaneous effect start time, the ART suggestion effect for two or more games will not be won, and only the ART suggestion effect for one game will be won. During the 60 seconds before the start of the simultaneous production, the ART suggestion that suggests the possibility of winning the ART over multiple games will not be executed among the ART suggestions, and there will be a simultaneous production and an ART suggestion. Since overlapping between a plurality of games is suppressed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the overlapping of the simultaneous performance and the ART suggesting performance.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, a simultaneous effect set to start at the same time is applied to other slot machines 1 as a specific effect that starts when a specific time is reached, but the start time is different for each slot machine 1. An effect may be applied as a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which a privilege is given when the number of displayed games reaches the number of games reached as the game history. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the number of times a small role or replay is won, BB or RB A game history different from the above-described embodiment, such as the number of times a bonus has been won or the number of times a predetermined mission has been achieved, may be applied.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been given in which, when the number of games reached is reached during simultaneous production and the remaining time of the simultaneous production is 3 minutes or less, the warning effect is executed after the simultaneous production. When the number of reached games is reached during the production, the sign production is always executed after the performance, or when the number of games reached before the performance is performed but the sign production is started, the execution time of the performance and the sign production When the number of games reached is reached at a time different from the above embodiment, for example, the start of the precursor effect may be executed after the simultaneous effect.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which a prelude effect is executed after the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prelude effect is started before the number of reached games is reached. The precursor effect may be started at a time different from the embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the precursor effect is executed after the simultaneous effect, the lottery with the navigation stock is performed during the simultaneous effect. However, the lottery with the navigation stock need not be executed. Further, the number of navigation stocks may be given under the same conditions when the number of reached games is reached during simultaneous production and when the number of reached games is reached at other times.

  In the above embodiment, AT (that is, Navistock) is taken as an example as a privilege, but the right to control to a bonus such as BB or RB, increase of AT continuation rate, addition of AT stock, addition of AT game, etc. More advantageous AT rights, right to easily transition to AT, right to allow transition to RT (replay time) in which replay win probability is different from normal gaming state, right to execute setting suggesting effects, increase of types of effects Such as the right to transition to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, the right to display a two-dimensional code to give the player wallpaper or music to the player, etc. Good.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the number of displayed games is updated so that the number of displayed games increases by one game per digestion. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won The number of displayed games may be updated in a manner different from that of the above-described embodiment, such as allowing a plurality of games to be updated per digestion of one game.

  In the above embodiment, the warning effect is fixed to 32 games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of warning effects is different from that in the above embodiment, such as selecting the number of warning effects from 1 to 32 games. May be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which various effects and notifications are executed by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, only the liquid crystal display 51, only the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect effect LED 52 A back lamp (for example, a reel LED 55) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel, a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, and a front door Various effects and notifications by means different from the above embodiment, such as lamps and LEDs (for example, effect effect LED 52) attached to 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. You may go. Further, various effects and notifications may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when performing effects using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side. A device that performs only the performance may be provided. Moreover, although the example which performs various effects and alerting | reporting only by screen display was given in the said embodiment, you may perform various effects and alerting | reporting combining not only this embodiment but the effect of a several means.

  In the above embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. Described the slot machine that occurs. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball as a game value. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 56 effect switch 91 sub control unit

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result ,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies a specific condition;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition;
Run the effect suggests that privilege is granted, finally a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying whether the direction outcome least privilege is granted,
The notification effect execution means, when privilege game history during the execution of a specific effect is Shi satisfy a predetermined condition is applied, notification effect of notifying an effect result that benefits are granted after completion of a specific effect the run,
When the game history satisfies a predetermined condition and a privilege is granted during execution of the specific effect, it is determined whether or not to further grant a privilege until the specific effect ends after the game history satisfies the predetermined condition. A slot machine characterized by that.   The notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect having a longer execution period than the first notification effect,
The notification effect executing means executes the first notification effect during a certain period before the time measurement result by the time measuring means satisfies the specific condition.
The slot machine according to claim 1.

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