JP6364151B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. As another example of a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set for one game using gaming values (medals, coins, gaming balls similar to pachinko gaming machines, credits stored in a storage medium, etc.) Then, there is a slot machine in which a player can start a variable display of a display symbol by operating a start lever, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result. Here, a predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding a player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept including a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  As an example of such a gaming machine, a battle effect in which the player can predict whether or not to control a gaming state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state) is executed three times in succession. A gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous gaming state when one or more times are won during one battle is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). Also, a gaming machine is disclosed that has a high possibility of shifting to an advantageous gaming state with a high degree of advantage when winning in an effect of performing a special attack in a battle effect (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2006-314522 A JP 2010-119865 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, three battles are performed independently, and the battle characters of each battle are different. For this reason, for example, if you did not win even though you made a special attack on the battle character of the first battle, the battle character of the second and third battles will have a special attack in the first battle. There is a problem that the results are not reflected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by reflecting the result of the previous performance.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700),
Rights granting means (for example, processing of steps Sa2, Sb1 to Sb12 executed by the main control unit 41, sub-control unit) for granting rights (for example, bonus state, AT state, RT state, jackpot game state) advantageous to the player 91, the process of steps Sd5 to Sd11),
Possibility effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91, for example) that executes a possibility effect (for example, the twice battle effect shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20) that inquires whether or not the right is granted by the right granting means. Steps Sd16 and Sd17 to be executed)
The possibility pattern can be selected regardless of whether or not the right is given at a preset specific timing (for example, the timing of executing the battle restart effect 513 or the battle advantageous restart effect 515). One pattern (for example, a normal effect pattern including an enemy character strong attack effect 503) and a second pattern (for example, an ordinary character including an enemy character weak attack effect 504) having a higher degree of expectation that the right is granted than the first pattern. Possibility effect pattern selection means (for example, step Sd14 executed by the sub-control unit 91) to select one of a plurality of types of effect patterns including at least an effect pattern and a special effect pattern including an injured enemy character weak attack effect 516) , Sd15, Sd17, Se1, Se3 to Se16, executed by the sub-control unit 91 That step Sd14, Sd15, Sd17, Se4, Se9, Se10, and processing Se14~Se21),
Special effects (for example, enemy character injury return effects 509 shown in FIGS. 17D and 20C) at a predetermined timing before the specific timing (for example, the timing of executing the effect of ending the first battle). ) For executing special effects (for example, processing of steps Sd14, Sd15, Sd17, Se1, Se3 to Se6, Se8, Se10 executed by the sub control unit 91, steps Sd14, Sd15, Sd17 executed by the sub control unit 91) , Se4, Se10, Se18 to Se20)
With
The special effect is a possibility that the possibility effect is not executed in the first pattern by using a display related to the possibility effect of the first pattern, and the possibility effect is executed in the second pattern. The player can recognize the possibility (for example, when the enemy character strong attack effect 503 is an effect that displays on the liquid crystal display 51 an image in which the enemy character kicks an ally character) When the character is injured with the foot injured and the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 that says “Your feet are no longer good!”, Suggesting that the enemy character strong attack production 503 is not executed. Is the enemy character injury return effect 509),
The possibility effect pattern selection means can select the second pattern without selecting the first pattern when the special effect is executed by the special effect execution means. When the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means, it is possible to select any one of the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, the enemy When the character injury return effect 509 is executed, it is possible to execute the special effect pattern including the injured enemy character weak attack effect 516 without executing the normal effect pattern including the enemy character strong attack effect 503),
The possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is executed at the predetermined timing and the possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is not executed are: While the production aspect of the part is common, the production aspect is different as a whole,
The special effect execution means includes
It is possible to execute the special effect regardless of whether the right is granted at the predetermined timing,
Advantageously degree regarding the rights (e.g., twice Battle remaining number of sets in each state after effect) so advantageous degree percentage of executing the special effect than when lower about the said rights better when higher increases ( For example, 1% if the number of remaining sets is 0 after the 2nd battle effect, 10% if 1 and 20% if 2 or more, a higher percentage as the number of remaining sets after the 2nd battle effect increases (D) Executing the special effect.

  According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, the first pattern having a lower expectation than the second pattern can be prevented from being selected, and the possibility of the effect before the specific timing can be prevented. The result can be reflected. For this reason, if the special effect is executed, the player expects that an effect pattern with a high expectation level is selected in the possibility effect, and is the special effect executed before the specific timing? Since the player can be interested in the game, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700),
Rights granting means (for example, processing of steps Sa2, Sb1 to Sb12 executed by the main control unit 41, sub-control unit) for granting rights (for example, bonus state, AT state, RT state, jackpot game state) advantageous to the player 91, the process of steps Sd5 to Sd11),
Possibility effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91, for example) that executes a possibility effect (for example, the twice battle effect shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20) that inquires whether or not the right is granted by the right granting means. Steps Sd16 and Sd17 to be executed)
The possibility pattern can be selected regardless of whether or not the right is given at a preset specific timing (for example, the timing of executing the battle restart effect 513 or the battle advantageous restart effect 515). One pattern (for example, a normal effect pattern including an enemy character strong attack effect 503) and a second pattern (for example, an ordinary character including an enemy character weak attack effect 504) having a higher degree of expectation that the right is granted than the first pattern. Possibility effect pattern selection means (for example, step Sd14 executed by the sub-control unit 91) to select one of a plurality of types of effect patterns including at least an effect pattern and a special effect pattern including an injured enemy character weak attack effect 516) , Sd15, Sd17, Se1, Se3 to Se16, executed by the sub-control unit 91 That step Sd14, Sd15, Sd17, Se4, Se9, Se10, and processing Se14~Se21),
Special effects (for example, enemy character injury return effects 509 shown in FIGS. 17D and 20C) at a predetermined timing before the specific timing (for example, the timing of executing the effect of ending the first battle). ) For executing special effects (for example, processing of steps Sd14, Sd15, Sd17, Se1, Se3 to Se6, Se8, Se10 executed by the sub control unit 91, steps Sd14, Sd15, Sd17 executed by the sub control unit 91) , Se4, Se10, Se18 to Se20)
With
The special effect is a possibility that the possibility effect is not executed in the first pattern by using a display related to the possibility effect of the first pattern, and the possibility effect is executed in the second pattern. This is an effect that allows the player to recognize the possibility (for example, when executing an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image in which the enemy character kicks an ally character as the enemy character strong attack effect 503, As an enemy character injury return effect 509, the enemy character is injured with the enemy character by returning from the down state and displaying an image saying “Legs are no longer good!” On the LCD 51. A production suggesting that the production 503 is not executed)
The possibility effect pattern selection means can select the second pattern without selecting the first pattern when the special effect is executed by the special effect execution means. When the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means, it is possible to select any one of the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, the enemy When the character injury return effect 509 is executed, it is possible to execute the special effect pattern including the injured enemy character weak attack effect 516 without executing the normal effect pattern including the enemy character strong attack effect 503),
The possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is executed at the predetermined timing and the possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is not executed are: While the production aspect of the part is common, the production aspect is different as a whole,
The special effect execution means includes
It is possible to execute the special effect regardless of whether the right is granted at the predetermined timing,
History of effects executed before the predetermined timing (for example, whether or not the explanation effect 505 shown in FIG. 16 (E) is executed before the twice battle effect is executed) Whether or not the explanation effect 505 or the cherry + 1 piece suggestion effect 506 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the number of the effects 505 and 506 executed before the battle effect twice, and the explanation effect executed before the battle effect twice. Depending on the number of types, the explanation effect 505 or the cherry + 1 piece combination suggestion effect 506 is 100% only when the explanation effect 505 is executed before the second battle effect. 100% only when executed, the higher the number of effects 505 and 506 executed before the twice battle effect, the higher the ratio, the more types of explanation effects executed before the second battle effect. Etc. and executes the special presentation at a high rate),
The special effect is executed such that the ratio of executing the special effect is higher when the advantage related to the right is higher than when the advantage related to the right is low .

  According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, the first pattern having a lower expectation than the second pattern can be prevented from being selected, and the possibility of the effect before the specific timing can be prevented. The result can be reflected. For this reason, if the special effect is executed, the player expects that an effect pattern with a high expectation level is selected in the possibility effect, and is the special effect executed before the specific timing? Since the player can be interested in the game, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further includes operating means (for example, a MAXBET switch 6, a production switch 56, a chance button 7111) operated by the player,
The special effect executing means operates the MAXBET switch 6, the effect switch 56, and the chance button 7111 after executing the switch press suggesting effect 507 shown in FIG. The special effect may be executed on the condition of the above.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be interested in the operation of the operation means, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Advantageous effect execution means (for example, steps Sd14 to Sd17, Se1, Se3, Se11 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an advantageous effect (for example, the explanatory effect 505 shown in FIG. 16E) before the predetermined timing. , Se17 processing),
The advantageous effect is an effect that suggests that the right is granted or that the special effect is executed (for example, after the teammate character strong attack effect 501 is executed, the teammate character wins). The effect and the second battle may be an effect that informs that an ally character attacks, or an enemy character injury return effect 509 to be executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the right is given or the special effect is executed at a predetermined timing after the advantageous effect is executed, so that the interest of the game is further improved. To do.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
Notifying that the first pattern is not selected as the production pattern of the possibility production from the execution of the special production by the special production execution means until the specific timing (for example, the enemy shown in FIG. 20C) Notification means (for example, steps Sd14 to Sd17, Se1, Se3, Se11, Se12, Se14 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the battle advantageous resumption effect 515 shown in FIG. , Se16 processing, steps Sd14 to Sd17, Se14, Se16, Se18, Se19, and Se21 processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 may be further included.

  According to such a configuration, the player can understand that the first pattern is not selected as the performance pattern of the potential performance until the specific timing after the special performance is executed, so that the player can perform the performance before the specific timing. You can feel reassured that the results are reflected.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
It further comprises an advantageous amount determining means (for example, processing of steps Sd5 and Sd9 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for determining an advantageous amount of the right (for example, the number of navigation stocks)
The special effect execution means, when a suggestion condition suggesting the advantageous amount determined by the advantageous amount determination means is established (for example, in the bonus state or AT state, the winning combination of the cherry +1 piece is won internally, and the bonus ends When it is determined that the game will shift to the AT state later, or the number of remaining games in the AT state will increase, when the cherry + 1 play suggestion effect 506 shown in FIG. 16 (F) is being executed) When the player can grasp that there is a remaining amount in the advantageous amount even after the possibility effect is executed based on the suggested advantageous amount (for example, in the bonus state or the AT state, +1 cherry Designed to shift to AT state after the bonus ends or to continue the AT state for the number of games increased after the AT ends when the winning combination is internal. When the player recognizes that the slot machine 1 has been played), the execution of the special effect may be restricted (for example, steps Sd14 to Sd17, Se1, Se3 executed by the sub-control unit 91). , Se4, Se9).

  According to such a configuration, when the player recognizes that the right is granted after the possibility effect is executed, the execution of the special effect is restricted, so the player feels troublesome of the special effect. There is nothing. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. 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 a middle stage cherry and a corner cherry. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. 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 internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. (A) is a diagram showing a teammate character strong attack production, (B) is a diagram showing a teammate character weak attack production, (C) is a diagram showing an enemy character strong attack production, and (D) is an enemy character weak attack production. (E) is a figure which shows an explanatory effect, (F) is a figure which shows a cherry +1 sheet part suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing a switch press suggestion effect, (B) is a diagram showing an enemy character first strike effect, (C) is a diagram showing a teammate character strong attack effect executed after operation of the MAXBET switch, and (D) is a diagram. It is a figure which shows enemy character injury return effect. (A) is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table when an explanation effect is executed in advance, (B) is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table when an explanation effect is not executed in advance, (C) is The figure which shows the table for normal production of the 1st battle, (D) is a figure which shows the table for normal production of the 2nd battle. (A) is a figure showing a battle start effect, (B) is a figure showing a teammate character strong attack effect, (C) is a diagram showing an enemy character return effect, (D) is a diagram showing a battle restart effect, (E) Is a diagram showing an enemy character strong attack production, (F) is a diagram showing a teammate character defeat production. (A) is a diagram showing a switch press suggestion effect, (B) is a diagram showing a teammate character strong attack effect, (C) is a diagram showing an enemy character injury return effect, (D) is a diagram showing a battle advantageous resumption effect, (E) is a figure which shows an injured enemy character weak attack production, (F) is a figure which shows an ally character return production. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which the sub control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure in the main board | substrate with which a pachinko game machine is provided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
First, an outline of a slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a front door 1b and a housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is configured so that a cylindrical left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, and a right reel 2R can be visually recognized from a front door 1b through a see-through window 3. Around the see-through window 3 arranged in the center of the panel 1c, a medal insertion unit 4 for inserting medals, a MAXBET switch 6 for setting a maximum bet number, a start switch 7 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped. A left stop switch 8L, a middle stop switch 8C, a right stop switch 8R, and a game display unit 13 for displaying information related to the game.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 at the upper part of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, a payout table, and the like are printed at the lower part. A lower panel 1d. Note that the payout table is a table showing a combination of a combination of a combination, which will be described later, and the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination, and may be printed on the reel panel 1c or the like and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a standby state. May be.

  When a player starts a game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Set the number (usually the maximum 3 bets). When the bet amount is set, the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the slot machine 1 is ready to start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) starts to rotate. In this state, the player operates one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, and the display result is derived and displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel stops, the game ends, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination is derived (equipped) as a display result, a winning corresponding to the combination occurs. When the number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning is stored, the medal amount exceeding the maximum value is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the memorized number of medals exceeds the maximum value (usually 50). When a winning combination with a game state transition occurs, the gaming state transitions according to the combination. If no winning combination occurs, the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 again, or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 again, and starts the next game.

  If the memorized number of medals remains when the player finishes the game, the memorized medal number is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the player operates the settlement switch 10.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. 1BETLED 14 that informs that one bet number is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that informs that two bet numbers are set, and 3 bet number are set by lighting A 3BET LED 16 for informing, an insertion request LED 17 for informing a state in which a medal can be inserted is lit, a start valid LED 18 for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a wait state Waiting LED 19 to notify that it is lit, and a replay game to be described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. Note that the wait state is a state in which a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and the reels are thus waiting to start rotating, and in this embodiment is approximately 4.1 seconds.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number is not set, the automatically inserted medal number is set as the bet number.

  For example, when a player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in a state where no medal is inserted, the bet number is set to 1 and the 1BETLED 14 is lit. Next, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2BETLED 15 is lit. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the maximum bet number is set to 3, and the 3BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lit. In this state, the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, but since all three are set as the number of bets, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. When the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in this state, the maximum bet number is 3, so “1” is displayed on the credit display 11 as credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of credits is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by a locking portion 1e, and is generally locked when starting a game. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking part 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a variable display device 2, a power supply box 100, and a hopper unit 34.

  The variable display device 2 includes the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above, and reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. These reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 3.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 which will be described later, and the reel LED 55 can independently irradiate each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, thereby improving the visibility of the reel. can do.

  The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for changing the setting and a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state in the normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 for turning on / off the power are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has different expected values for the medal payout rate (so-called machine discount) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, when 1000 medals are inserted and 1100 medals are paid out when the game for 1000 medals is completed, the medal payout rate is 110%. Naturally, the player who has more medals than the number of medals inserted (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

  The set value can be set from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the higher the set value, the higher the medal payout rate. That is, the slot machine 1 in which the set value is set to a high value (for example, 4, 5, 6) has a high advantage for the player and the set value is set to a low value (for example, 1, 2, 3). The slot machine 1 being used is less advantageous. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the above set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by operating the power switch 39 after inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 to turn it on. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on as described above, the setting value read from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24 provided on the front door 1b. Next, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the set value displayed on the set value display 24 is incremented by 1 (the value next to the set value 6 returns to 1). After the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to a desired setting value, when the start switch 7 is operated, the setting value is stored in the internal storage device, and the game shifts to the game ready state.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 37 in the state where the bet amount is not set, so that the set value is turned on. By inserting a key dedicated to the setting key switch 37 and turning it on, the setting value acquired from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24. In this state, the game cannot be started, and the game can be started by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 and turning it off.

  The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and driving of the hopper motor 34b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals. The full tank sensor 35a is configured such that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts electricity, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It is possible to detect that a state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1 includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs signals from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), and the player can place three symbols vertically on each reel through the see-through window 3, That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “replay”, “replay”, A plurality of types of symbols such as “bell”, “orange”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on the plane in FIG. 3, but as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. That is, for example, when it is expressed as 5 frames or less from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L, it means symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L to “Replay” of No. 15.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 from the upper part to the lower part in the drawing) by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R arranged in correspondence with each other. Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating with a delay of a maximum of 190 ms after the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The delay time until the reel stops is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more in order to improve the game performance.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotates 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are changed. Therefore, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 ms. That is, the symbols that stop when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated are the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols that were displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated (a total of five frames). ).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3, the No. 10 “Black 7” of the left reel 2L is inserted in the left reel 2L. Any symbol from “Replay” to No. 15 will be stopped.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, if the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol. The symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which a winning is generated when a combination of symbols is arranged among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line includes the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R displayed through the perspective window 3, the left reel upper stage 2 </ b> Lt, the left reel middle stage 2 </ b> Lm, and the left reel lower stage. 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, The winning line L1, which is an oblique line passing through the line, the winning line L2, which is a parallel line connecting the upper stages (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of each reel, and the parallel connecting the middle stages (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of each reel. A winning line L3 that is a line, and a winning line L4 that is an oblique line connecting the reels diagonally to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is arranged on any of the effective winning lines L1 to L4. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, the case where four winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a line that irregularly connects the upper left reel 2Lt, the middle reel middle 2Cm, and the right reel upper 2Rt is validated. Alternatively, a one-line configuration with only the winning line L3 may be used.

  The combination of symbols arranged on the winning line according to the combination can be arbitrarily set, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is roughly divided into a role that involves paying out medals (hereinafter referred to as a small role), and a role that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a replaying role). And a role (hereinafter referred to as a special role) accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (an advantageous gaming state). In the following description, a small combination and a replay combination are also collectively referred to as a general combination.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not medals have been paid out, it is assumed that a predetermined value is given to the player according to the display result derived on the winning line. In other words, it is also a prize that the result of a missed display in a game whose game state has changed (display result when the small role is not available in the game where the small role is won) is a prize, and the special role that does not involve the payout of medals. The winning of a combination of symbols according to the re-playing role is also assumed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special roles accompanying the transition to BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) that are advantageous gaming states are “White 7”, “White 7”, “White 7”. BB (Big Bonus), “Black 7”, “Black 7”, “Net 7” or “Net 7”, “Net 7”, “Black 7” are the winning lines. It is composed of two types of RB (regular bonus) in which a prize is generated when they are aligned.

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, “BB 7”, “White 7”, and “Net 7” may be only the BB where a winning occurs by aligning with the winning line, or may be a plurality of types of BBs and a plurality of types of RBs.

  Further, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a winning occurs when the CB symbols are aligned on the winning line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if a small role is not won in the normal internal lottery process for determining whether or not a winning of any combination is permitted, it is possible to win a small combination due to reel control restrictions. Permissible. Specifically, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting to such a CT state until an end condition is satisfied (until the number of medals to be paid out is 254 or more).

  The special role shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, and a winning occurs when the symbols are arranged on one of the winning lines. When the special role is won, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state is terminated under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and the RB has been awarded 12 games in a bonus state when four winnings of any of the small roles are generated. It shall end at the time. The end condition is not limited to the above-mentioned condition, but may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate or the like, but it is preferable that BB pays out at most 466 sheets.

  In practice, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state started due to the RB winning is ended when the winning of any small role occurs four times as described above or when 12 games are consumed, but due to the winning of the BB. In the big bonus state to be started, the transition to the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the number of medals to be paid out is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is “a state in which, after the end of one set of regular bonus states, if the conditions for ending the big bonus state are not satisfied, control is performed to shift to the regular bonus state again without using a symbol”. It can be said that there is.

  In addition, when shifting to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, the transition may be made to the regular bonus state via a symbol. In this case, after the winning of the JACIN symbol (the symbol accompanying the transition to the regular bonus state), the transition to the regular bonus state is made.

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special combination. SB wins when “Orange / Black 7 / Orange” is aligned on the winning line. When an SB win occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is completed, the game state ends, that is, the gaming state before the transition to the SB state.

  Next, the general combination will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general combination includes a normal replay, a promotion replay, a rush replay, a fall replay, and a plurality of types of control replays as a replaying combination, and a plurality of types as a small combination with a medal payout. No bells, watermelons, cherries, and one piece.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a re-gamer, which are used as a trigger for transitioning to a gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the promotion replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The rush replay occurs when any combination of “Replay / Replay / Cherry” or “Replay / Replay / White 7” is arranged on any winning line. Troll Replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell Cherry Bell” is available on any winning line.

  When a normal replay, promoted replay, rush replay, or falling replay wins, the number of bets equal to the number of bets in the game where the replay wins is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet. be able to. In addition, when the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer increases, and when the rush replay wins, the game state is re-played during the predetermined game. Transition to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay wins, if the fall replay wins in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / white 7” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / white 7 / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / replay / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 4, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 5, a winning occurs when a combination of “White 7 / Replay / Replay” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, the control replay 1, the control replay 2, the control replay 3, the control replay 4, and the control replay 5 are elected only as a combined role that is won at the same time as the replaying role including at least one of the promotion replay, the rush replay, and the fall replay. Then, winning is controlled in order to control the push order of the push order replays in which the types of replays to be awarded differ according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4, and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  For example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, the push order replay is operated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order of middle, right, and left. "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on the winning line, and "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on any of the winning lines when operated in the other order.

  Bell 1 is awarded when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell • black BAR • bell” is aligned on any winning line. In the case of Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “white BAR, white 7, black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. Bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The winning of the bell 4 occurs when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3, and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, the bell 2, the bell 3, and the bell 4 are elected only as a combined role to be elected simultaneously with the small role including the bell 1, and the winning lines to be awarded differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Wins to control the push order of the order bells.

  For example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, center, and right, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm. , Because the combination of “any bell any” is aligned on the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, in the other order When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage 2Ct of the middle reel, and the combination of “any / bell / any” is aligned on one winning line L2, and a winning is generated, so that four medals are paid out. .

  Here, a combination combination in which a winning combination or a derivation result differs according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as a pressing order bell and a pressing order replay is referred to as a pressing order. In addition, when the player defeats the push order, the winning of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is referred to as a correct push order. For example, if the pushing order is correctly answered when the pushing order bell is selected, the bell stops at the middle reel 2Cm and 12 medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, 4 medals are paid out. For Cherry, any combination of “Cherry White 7 Replay”, “Cherry Black 7 Replay”, “Cherry Net 7 Replay”, “Cherry Watermelon Replay” is available on any winning line. When winning, a prize will occur. When Cherry wins, 4 medals are paid out. A winning combination occurs when “orange / black BAR / black 7” is aligned on any winning line. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when either of the normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player replays and promotes regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (the promotion replay is correct when the pushing order is correct). Replays can win any bell. The cherry symbols are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, and the cherry symbols or white 7 are arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player pushes the push order correctly.

  On the other hand, for watermelon and one-piece combination, each symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Accordingly, when a watermelon, a single combination is won, the player cannot win these small combinations unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are properly operated. As for the cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L is arranged only in one place. Therefore, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing, the cherry is placed on the left reel 2L. The symbol cannot be stopped. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol on the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames each. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, the player can win a cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  The general combination is not limited to the combination of symbols and the number of payouts as described above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the watermelon may be divided into two types, which may be a parallel watermelon or a diagonal watermelon, or the cherry may be divided into two types and may be a cherry A or a cherry B.

  In addition, when the winning line is configured as a single line consisting only of the middle L3, it may be configured as a general combination in which the above-described symbol combinations are aligned on the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the 8th bell of the left reel 2L, the 7th bell of the middle reel 2C, and the 8th bell of the right reel 2R are aligned on the invalid line L2, the winning line L3 actually Since the symbols that are aligned are the 7th replay of the left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of the middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of the right reel 2R, the “Replay Cherry Watermelon” symbol is aligned on the winning line L3. In such a case, by giving a certain payout (for example, 9 cards), even if the bells are aligned on the invalid line, a winning will occur.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a game control board 40 that controls the game state, an effect control board 90 that controls an effect according to the game state, and a drive power source for the electrical components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and generates DC voltages necessary for driving various electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  A command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include a single system of cables and connectors. Connected through. Each part on the side of the effect control board 90 becomes operable when all the connectors that connect the command transmission line and the power supply line and each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90. If it is not in a state, power is not supplied and operation is not possible. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Moreover, since the game control board 40 performs the process which concerns on a game, it is preferable to set it as the structure which cannot be accessed from the outside on security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is allowed, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 is allowed. Is not allowed.

  The power board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the setting key switch 37, the full sensor 35a, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, a stop switch 36a, The automatic settlement switch 36b is connected to each of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. The game control board 40 is connected to a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

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

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the stop state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. The switch 36a selects enabling / disabling of a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed), and the automatic checkout switch 36b is an automatic checkout process ( The valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function is selected to control the medal stored as credit regardless of the player's operation), and the flow path switching solenoid 30 allows the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 The road is selectively switched to either a hopper tank 34a side or a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. To detect the open state of the 1b. Each of the above-described parts is provided inside the front door 1b.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling 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. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. The ROM 41c stores a control program. The RAM 41b reads this control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes relating to the progress of the game according to the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating the winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not a winning combination occurs is determined by a lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game. This lottery is executed based on the game state flag, and the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag. . The winning combinations are composed of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 5, and the lottery target winning combinations will be described below.

  When winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general combinations. Such a composite combination is composed of a plurality of general combinations, but is set as one winning flag when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the combination subject to the lottery includes a complex combination, and as shown in FIG. 7, for example, “BB + watermelon”, etc., a combination in which a special combination and at least one general combination are won simultaneously (hereinafter, “simultaneous” A winning combination), for example, a combination of multiple general roles such as “Cherry + 1”, and a special or general winning combination such as “RB” or “Cherry”. Hereinafter referred to as a single role). The small roles set as the lottery target roles are “bell 1 + watermelon + cherry (middle bell)”, “bell 1 + bell 4 (push order bell 1)”, “bell 1 + bell 3 (push order bell 2)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 2 (push order bell 3)”, “Bell 1 (push order bell 4)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 3 + Bell 4 (push order bell 5)”, “Watermelon”, “Watermelon +1 sheet”, “Cherry”, “Cherry + 1”, “1”.

  “Middle tier bell” is a combined role in which Bell 1, watermelon and cherry are elected at the same time. When “Middle tier bell” is elected, it is permitted to derive a display result that “bell belle bell” is aligned on the middle prize line L3. Is done.

  “Push order bell 1” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 1” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, middle, and right. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 1” is left, middle, and right.

  “Push order bell 2” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 3 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 2” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left, right, and middle. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 2” is left, right, and middle.

  “Push order bell 3” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 2 are elected simultaneously, “push order bell 3” is elected, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set to the middle, left, right or middle, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops in the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. When operated, derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 3” is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  “Push order bell 4” is a single role that is won by bell 1. If “push order bell 4” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm The display of the “Bell Bell Bell” is permitted in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4, and if the operation is performed in any other order, the upper winning line L2 “ Derivation of display results with “bell bell bell” is allowed. That is, the correct pressing order of “push order bell 4” is right, left, and middle.

  “Push order bell 5” is a combined role in which bell 1, bell 3 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously, and “push order bell 5” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are placed in the order of right, middle and left. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 5” is right, middle, and left.

  In the following description, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, and “push order bell 5” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. The display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4 is “correct bell”, and the display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on the top prize line L2 is “incorrect answer bell”. ".

  “Watermelon” is a small combination when a watermelon is won by itself, and “Watermelon + 1 combination” is a combined combination in which a combination of watermelon and one combination is won. When “Watermelon” is won, it is allowed to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as “slanted watermelon”) where the watermelons are aligned on the diagonal winning lines (L1, L4). Derivation of display results (hereinafter referred to as parallel watermelon) in which watermelons are aligned at (L2, L3) is allowed.

  “Cherry” is a small role when a cherry is won by itself, and “Cherry + 1” is a combined role in which a cherry and a single character are combined. When “Cherry” is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, it is permitted to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as “horn cherry”) in which the cherry stops and aligns at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L, and “Cherry + 1” is permitted. When “combination” is won, derivation of a display result (hereinafter referred to as “middle cherries”) in which cherries are stopped and aligned in the left reel middle stage 2Lm is preferentially permitted. Further, a single combination is a small combination in the case where a single combination wins alone.

  That is, when the parallel watermelon is derived, the player has the winning flag including “watermelon + 1”, and when the diagonal watermelon is derived, the winning flag includes “watermelon”. , When the corner cherry is derived, it is determined that the winning flag includes “cherry”, and when the middle stage cherry is derived, the winning flag includes “cherry + 1”. Can do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the re-playing roles set as the lottery target roles are “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion”. "Replay 3", "Push order promotion replay 4", "Push order maintenance replay 1", "Push order maintenance replay 2", "Push order maintenance replay 3", "Push order entry replay 1", "Push order entry replay 2" ". The above-mentioned lottery target combination is a name, and the combination of the combination will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, “push order promotion replay 1” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order promotion replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, and right, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged in any winning line. When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is arranged on any winning line is allowed.

  “Push order promotion replay 2” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 2” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 3” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 3” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive the display result of “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 4” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 4” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, middle, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  Here, when the display result that the “replay / replay / bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that the “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. Even if it is derived, the gaming state does not change. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4.

  “Push order maintenance replay 1” is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order maintenance replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, right or middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is aligned on any winning line. If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  "Push order maintenance replay 2" is a combined combination of promotion replay, fall fall replay, control replay 1, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5, and "push order maintenance replay 2" is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive a display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged on any winning line, If the operation is performed in order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order maintenance replay 3” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 3” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, middle, and left, it is permitted to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any winning line, and the other order When the button is operated, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, if the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that “Belle Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. When derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 3.

  “Push order rush replay 1” is a combined role in which rush replay, tumbling replay and control replay 3 are won at the same time, and “push order rush replay 1” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set in the middle, left, Operation in the order of right, middle, right, and left allows derivation of display results that include “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged in any winning line.

  “Push order rush replay 2” is a combined role in which rush replay, fall replay, and control replay 1 are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 2” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are moved to the right and left. If you operate in the order of middle, right, middle, left, you will be able to derive a display result that includes “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line. If it is operated in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned on any winning line.

  Here, when a display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is derived, the display shifts to an advantageous game state while “bell / play”. When the display result of “Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is permitted is the correct answer of each push forward rush replay 1 and 2. It becomes the order of pushing.

  In addition, the lottery target combination is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the lottery target combination may be a special combination or a general combination itself.

  The gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, an RT (replay time) 1 to 4 state, an SB state, an internal medium state, and a bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state in which a special combination is not won and a medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1-3 state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from that in the normal gaming state. The SB state is a gaming state in one game after winning the SB, and is a gaming state in which the winning combination of the small role is higher than the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 states. The internal state is the gaming state in the game from winning the special role until the special role is won. Here, since the special role has already been won, the role that the special role can win is excluded from the lottery. Is done. The bonus state is a special gaming state that shifts with the occurrence of a special combination winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes very high due to a significant increase in the probability of a small combination with a medal payout.

When the bonus state ends, the RT1 state transitions. When the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB is not won (hereinafter referred to as SB loss), the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state.
When the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state, and when the fall replay wins in the RT2 state or the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.
When the rush replay is won in the RT2 state, the RT3 state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the RT3 state is digested by 50 games, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Note that if one game is consumed in the SB state in which the SB has won and moved in the RT3 state, one game out of the 50 games in the RT3 state has been consumed.

  When the special combination is won in the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 state, and the SB state described later, the gaming state shifts to the internal middle state. If a special combination win occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  The SB state shifts when SB wins in either the normal gaming state or the RT1 to RT3 state, and when the SB state is consumed by one game, the gaming state shifts to the original gaming state. If the SB wins in the SB state, the SB state is continued for one game, and when the continued game is digested, the gaming state is changed to the original gaming state (the first SB winning normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 state). To do. Further, if the condition for shifting to the next gaming state is satisfied if the original gaming state is in the SB state, the gaming state is directly shifted from the SB state to the next gaming state.

  Specifically, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is one of the RT1 and RT2 states, when the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the promoted replay wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the RT2 state, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state when the entry replay wins, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state when the falling replay wins. Further, in the SB state that was shifted when the original gaming state was the RT3 state, when the 50th game is digested, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In the SB state where the original gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 state, when the special role is won, the gaming state is shifted to the internal state, and when the special role is won, the game is played. The state moves to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to the RT2 state or the RT3 state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is significantly increased. The trigger for the transition to the RT2 state is a prize for promotion replay, and the trigger for the transition to the RT3 state is a prize for rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to win one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 and correct the pushing order. In order to win the rush replay, the player pushes in the RT2 state. It is necessary to win either one of the replays 1 and 2 and correct the pressing order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40 and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer therein. When the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time, a reset signal is sent to the main control unit 41. Output.

  Note that backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the RAM 41b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as during a power failure, the RAM 41b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to a diagnostic process at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal, and various areas are initialized according to the progress of the game. Note that the area required for continuing the program is not initialized. For this reason, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits or the gaming state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  Further, it is possible to cause the CPU 41a to execute a ROM read prevention function and a bus output mask function by a control program. The ROM read prevention function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a cannot read the storage data of the ROM 41c. Further, the bus output mask function prohibits reading of data stored in the ROM 41c from an external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when an external device or the like requests reading of the data stored in the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing according to the received detection signals. The main control unit 41 can also execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a timer therein, and timer interruption processing (main) is caused by the expiration of the timer, that is, a certain time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Execute.

  The main control unit 41 is set so as to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the above-described interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts are generated, the interrupt processing is executed according to a preset order. To do. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the ongoing interrupt process ends, the interrupt process being executed is A new interrupt will occur at the end.

  The execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the sum of the time required for the basic process to make a round and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 in which the basic process is completed and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. For this reason, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but the basic process can be executed at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, effect switches 56, and reel LEDs 55. These effect devices are sub-control units 91 described later. It is driven by the control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the effect device based on the output pattern. In this way, the output control of the effect device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and effect switch 56 as effect devices, but is not limited to this, and other effects A device can also be adopted, and it is not always necessary to include the above-described rendering device. That is, each of the above-described effect devices is a device that is generally provided for improving the game performance, and does not affect the operation of the slot machine 1. For this reason, it is possible to employ various effect devices such as a so-called role item that is mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, and a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display. However, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 can control the effect state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which the navigation effect can be executed, so that at least the above-mentioned navigation effect can be executed. It is necessary to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a executes various processes according to the control program. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub-control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub-control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when an initialization command is not input for a certain time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub-control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub-control unit 91. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub-control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  Note that the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 provided in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can be activated earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned off. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power interruption detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and performs power-off processing.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt, receives the command output from the main control unit 41, and receives a buffer. Execute the command reception interrupt process stored in.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt process, and executes the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority. Is set. That is, when an interrupt based on command reception occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interrupt process (sub) and executes the command reception interrupt process even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. Even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold the stored data for a predetermined period even during a power failure.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. When the sub control unit 91 shifts to the AT state and wins the push order, it notifies the correct push order. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the correct push order by executing the effect via the liquid crystal display 51, but is not limited to this, and by voice or the like via the speakers 53 and 54. You may alert | report, and you may alert | report by lighting control of left middle right stop effective LED22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the winning combination or the correct pressing order, and therefore it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pressing order operation corresponding to the winning combination. However, when shifting to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 being won, so the player wins the promotion replay and the RT2 state. In addition, in the RT2 state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push forward entry replays 1 and 2 being won, so the player wins the entry replay. Can be shifted to the RT3 state. As the gaming state transitions in this way, the winning probability of the re-gamer is greatly increased, and even if the pushing order bell is won, the pushing order is notified by the sub-control unit 91, so that medals are consumed. The game can be digested while increasing the medals by correctly answering the push order of the push order bells.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which the push-up promotion replay is won in a state other than the AT state, if the first stop (the reel that the player stops first) is other than the left reel 2L, the sub-control unit 91 Gives a penalty. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 receives an alarm sound via the speakers 53 and 54 when the push-up promotion replay is won in a game that is not controlled to the AT state and the first stop is other than the left reel 2L. To set a restriction flag in the RAM 91b. The sub control unit 91 does not perform the AT state lottery in the game in which the restriction flag is set. In the present embodiment, the restriction flag is set for 5 games.

For this reason, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a display is displayed to call attention so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L unless a navigation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As long as the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the push order promotion replay is won, the push order is correct and the promotion replay does not win.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) is consumed and the number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b becomes zero. Here, the navigation stock indicates an amount (the number of sets in the present embodiment) that can be controlled by the AT due to the large number. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the AT is controlled while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. 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 because the AT is controlled over a longer period. In the present embodiment, an AT controlled by consuming one navigation stock number is referred to as one AT.

  The AT state ends when the last navigation stock (one set) is digested, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be terminated when the RT3 state is terminated, or may be terminated when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly. When the push order bell is terminated when the push order is incorrect, it is preferable that the RT3 state is also controlled so as to end when the push order bell is pushed incorrectly. That is, it is preferable that the end condition for the AT state and the end condition for the RT3 state are related to each other.

  The detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, a game progresses such as setting the number of bets, operating the start switch 7, operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and paying out medals. In accordance with the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 executes a game process as shown in FIG.

  When the game process is started, the main control unit 41 starts a BET process (Step Sa1), an internal lottery process (Step Sa2), a reel rotation process (Step Sa3), a winning determination process (Step Sa4), a payout process (Step Sa5), The game end process (step Sa6) is sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step Sa1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet number can be set, and a prescribed bet number corresponding to the gaming state is set and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the main control unit 41 performs lottery based on the random number value for internal lottery at the same time when the start switch 7 is detected, and determines whether or not winning of any combination is permitted. The winning flag indicating the winning combination is determined in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 wins a flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a bonus type if a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, a freeze effect) ) And the like are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reels when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the winning determination process in step Sa4, the main control unit 41 responds to the display result (derivation result) derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. It is determined whether or not a winning is generated. In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command that can specify the derivation result to the sub-control unit 91.

  When it is determined in the payout process in step Sa5 that a winning is generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or a medal. Pay out.

  In the game end process in step Sa6, the main control unit 41 sets a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

Therefore, in the above game processing, after the reel rotation is stopped, if any winning combination does not occur, no payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated, and one game is finished. In addition, when any winning combination occurs, when a small winning combination or normal replay winning occurs, a payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated and one game ends. In addition, when a winning of a replaying player (promotion replay, rush replay, falling replay, or control replay) other than BB, RB, SB, or normal replay occurs, payout or the like is not executed, and the game state is updated to 1 game. Ends. Note that, regardless of whether or not any winning combination has occurred, when the specific winning combination is won internally, the gaming state is updated and one game is completed. In addition, for example, when a predetermined number of games are consumed without shifting to a new bonus state or advantageous RT state after the bonus state or advantageous RT state ends, whether or not a winning of any combination has occurred is determined. Regardless, it is possible to update the gaming state and end one game.
As a result, in the present embodiment, the display result is derived for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, thereby completing one game.

  In the game process, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub-control unit 91 and transmits the generated command to the sub-control unit 91 via the command transmission line when it is necessary according to the progress of the game. The sub-control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, lottery for shifting to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special combination and the general combination described above are won in the internal lottery process and cannot be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery role in the internal lottery process varies depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to the set value of any one of 1 to 6, the gaming state is a normal gaming state described later, one of the RT1 to 3 states, the internal middle state, or the bonus state. A lottery is performed based on a lottery table that differs depending on whether there is any.

  The gaming state is set as a gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. For this reason, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. Note that the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag in the RAM 41b in order to determine the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states. For example, the RT flag is set to 0 in the normal gaming state, 1 in the RT1 state, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9A, the lottery object combination is set according to a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the SB state, the RT1 to 3 state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 state, and the SB state, “BB”, “BB + watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “BB + cherry”, “BB + cherry + 1”, “BB + 1”, “RB”, “RB + Watermelon”, “RB + Watermelon + 1”, “RB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry + 1”, “RB + 1”, “SB”, “Middle Bell”, “Push Order Bell 1” , “Push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1” The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “one piece combination” is set as the lottery target combination. In the SB state of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination numerical value of “push order bell 1” is larger by 1 than the normal gaming state and the RT1 to 3 states.

  In the middle state, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “ The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “one sheet combination” are set as the lottery target combination.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which “middle bell”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1 combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “single combination” are set as the lottery targets. Perform internal lottery processing.

  Furthermore, in the lottery table in the normal gaming state, “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion replay 3”, “push order promotion replay 4” are given as replaying roles. , Is set as the lottery target combination.

In the lottery tables in the RT1 state and the RT3 state, only “normal replay” is set as the lottery target role as the replaying role. In the lottery table in the RT2 state, as a replaying player, “normal replay”, “push order maintenance replay 1”, “push order maintenance replay 2”, “push order maintenance replay 3”, “push order entry replay 1”, “push” “Last entry replay 2” is set as the lottery target role.
Note that in the lottery table in the SB state, the re-gamer set in the lottery table in the original game state (normal game state, RT1-3 state) is set as the lottery target role as it is as the regamer, and the determination numerical value Also, the same value as the lottery table of the original gaming state is set. That is, the lottery table in the SB state is set depending on the lottery table in the original gaming state.

  The numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9A are determination values for winning the lottery object combination, and the internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65536 (2 to the 16th power). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target combination is the number of determination values / 65536. Moreover, although the determination value shown to FIG. 7, FIG. 9 (A) is made into the determination value in case a setting value is 1, it is not restricted to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to vary according to the set value as described above, for example, the determination value for the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a general combination are won at the same time, the general combination is controlled so as to preferentially win. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, the game is controlled so that the watermelon symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general combination (small role or replaying combination) is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the special combination is won from the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the game in which the special combination is won. In other words, in the case of a general role, if the selected game is not aligned, there will be no winning with a medal payout, but in the case of a special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it cannot be aligned in the selected game Therefore, even a game after the game won by the special role can be won. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special combination wins, the special combination lottery is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. Note that only the winning flag of SB is different from BB and RB, and if the winning game does not generate a prize, it becomes invalid in the next game. That is, the winning flag of SB is handled in the same manner as the winning flag of the general combination.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, an internal lottery process is performed, and if any winning combination is won, winning of the winning combination is allowed, so that winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number value in a dedicated area (random number storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further stores the random value stored in the random value storage work in the BET process in step Sa1 of FIG. It is stored in a lottery area (lottery work).

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. Is determined (step Sb1).

  When the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sb1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sb2).

  When the current gaming state is not a bonus state (step Sb1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is carrying over a special role, that is, whether or not it is an internal middle state. It discriminate | determines (step Sb3).

  When the current gaming state is an internal state (step Sb3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sb4).

  When the current gaming state is not the internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is any of the RT1 to 3 states. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sb5).

  When the current gaming state is one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to any of the RT1 to 3 states in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  When the current gaming state is not one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the gaming state is the SB state. Is discriminated (step Sb7).

  When the current gaming state is the SB state (step Sb7; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the SB state in the RAM 41b (step Sb8).

  When the current gaming state is not the SB state (step Sb7; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets a lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the determination value number according to the bet number and the set value from the set lottery table, and uses the acquired determination value number and the lottery work. Based on the stored random number value, a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won is executed (step Sb10). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to the numerical data (random number value) stored in the lottery work. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. The For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (determination value / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When determining that any combination has been won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be won in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41b (step Sb11).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command that can specify the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 (step Sb12). After completing the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is divided into a special role storing work in which a special role winning flag is set and a general role storing work in which a general role winning flag is set. Has been. The winning flag set for the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination wins. The winning flag set for the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when no combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. For example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity, or the game starts. Even if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it cannot be performed, if the random number value is acquired, the internal lottery process may not be normally performed. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random value stored in the random value storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process, it is stored in the lottery work. A lottery is performed on the basis of the random number. For this reason, even if the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected when noise such as static electricity or the game cannot be started, the lottery storage work used in the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to permit the derivation display of the winning combination in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 11, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 creates a table index and a table stored in the ROM 41c when each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts rotating or when any of the reels stops and an unstopped reel remains. The stop control table for each rotating reel is created with reference to the data for use. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of sliding frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Note that the number of sliding frames is the number of frames that pass on the reels after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th “white 7” of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage, the stop switch 8L is operated, and the 20th “bell” is actually stopped at the lower 2Lb of the left reel. It can be seen that the number of sliding frames was 2 frames.

  The table index stores an address for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery processing (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state. Data for table creation can be acquired. Even when the internal winning states are different, the same address is stored in the table index when the same reel control is applied. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols 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 operation position means the position of the symbol when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  The stop control table that is referred to according to the reel stop status may differ depending on the stop status of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or any two reels are stopped. Further, in a situation where any one of the reels is stopped, there may be a case where it differs depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. For this reason, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 specifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  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 a table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are employed for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for 168 steps. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R have 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel. A region number of 0 to 20 is assigned from the reel reference position. 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 of each reel. That is, the area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are assigned to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the main control unit 41 expands the stop control table to obtain the number of sliding symbols for each region number. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data includes the number of sliding frames from the stop reference position (the lower symbol in the present embodiment) for each area number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state of the game at the start of reel rotation based on the table index, and obtains table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the table creation data. Further, the main control unit 41 develops a stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When one of the reels stops, or when any two of the reels stop, the main control unit 41 determines the stopped reel and the stop position area of the reel from the table creation data acquired at the start of reel rotation. The address of the stop control table for the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects an operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, control when deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, 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, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 obtains the number of sliding frames obtained based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and obtains the number of steps until the stop and stops the reels by the obtained number of steps. Control to stop by rotating. 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 (lower area in this embodiment). Will stop.

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address 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 the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sliding frames is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the winning line within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform a control in which any winning combination is not aligned with the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. If no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols is set even if one of the winning combinations is stopped within the range of 0 frames. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed so that the selected general combination is maximally drawn into the winning line within a range of 4 frames. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, when the general combination won in the 4-frame range cannot be withdrawn and the special combination can be withdrawn in the 4-frame range, the special combination is controlled with priority.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning general combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position is selected. If the selected general combination cannot be drawn, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the selected special combination is drawn to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created. By controlling in this way, if the winning general role is drawn within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, the winning general role will be aligned, and the selected general role will not be drawn. If you can withdraw, you will be able to control the special roles that have been won.

  For example, in a state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is elected, when “Bell” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is “White 7” of No. 18. Since the 20th “bell” is arranged within the range of 4 frames, the 20th “bell” stops on the left reel 2L, and similarly, the “bell” is also applied to the middle and right reels 2C and 2R. ”Stops and“ Bell ”wins.

  Also, for example, in the state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is won, when “cherry” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7” ”, There is no“ cherry ”within the range of 4 frames, but“ white 7 ”exists, so 18th“ white 7 ”stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in 2R, “White 7” can be aligned by stopping operation within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, if the stop operation position in the lower winning line of the left reel 2L is “net 7” of No. 1, “cherry” of No. 5 exists within the range of 4 frames, so “cherry” stops. Control is performed.

  In this embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when “replay” or “bell” is won in a state where a special role is won, “replay” or “bell” is always provided. In the present embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged so that the special roles are not aligned on the winning line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. Alternatively, the symbols may be arranged so that the special combination is aligned with the invalid line simultaneously with “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, the control may be performed such that special roles are aligned in the lower parallel invalid lines. However, no winnings will be awarded if the winning lines are aligned.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, control is performed so that the general combination is given priority over the special combination in the winning line and the special combination is aligned with the winning line when the general combination cannot be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be arranged on the winning line in preference to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned on the winning line when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues to rotate the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start rotating. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the reel continues to rotate until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reel on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reels so that any combination is not stopped on the winning line even if any combination is won. However, when any of the reels is stopped, if a winning combination has already been confirmed, the winning is generated as it is. For example, when a part of reels (for example, the left reel 2L) has a winning combination that a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) stops and the winning is confirmed, the part of the reels (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and a winning combination is confirmed, the other reels (for example, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control according to various commands received from the main control unit 41. Upon receiving various commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process as shown in FIG. 13, receives the command via the command transmission line (step Sc1), and receives the received command. Is stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91b is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and the sub-control unit 91 can accumulate a plurality of commands in the RAM 91b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91b is not limited to 16, and may be expanded within a possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed in the timer interrupt process (sub). When starting the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 14 (step Sd1). If not stored (step Sd1; No), the process ends. If an unprocessed command is stored (step Sd1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received commands.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). When the command is not an internal winning command (step Sd2; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (step Sd17) and ends the process. When the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 stores a winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3) and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT state is set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  When the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd5). After the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sd6). When the AT is won (step Sd6; Yes), the AT flag of the RAM 91b is turned on (step Sd7), and the number of navigation stocks (the number of winning sets) given to the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b is added ( Step Sd8), the process proceeds to the next process.

When the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT continuous lottery process (step Sd9). After the AT continuous lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT continuation is won by the continuous lottery process (step Sd10). When the AT continuation is won (step Sd10; Yes), the number of navigation stocks (the number of consecutively won sets) given to the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b is added (step Sd11).
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process and the AT continuous lottery process, when the winning flag is “cherry + 1”, it is set in advance so that the AT winning / AT continuous winning is performed at a rate of 100%.

  If the AT continuation is not won (step Sd10; Yes), or after winning the AT continuation and adding the number of navigation stocks to the navigation stock counter, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and the winning flag is set to “Normal It is determined whether or not the flag indicates “replay” (step Sd12). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd13). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process for determining whether to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs a special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. The external device that has received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (AT number) so that the player can recognize it. The AT number at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of a configuration in which the AT is terminated on the condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed, for example, “Transition to AT state-special role winning / winning-to bonus state” The AT state may be interrupted by the transition to the bonus state or the like, such as “Transition—Bonus end—Transition to the AT state again”. At this time, if the configuration is such that the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the AT state is interrupted. There is a possibility that the special signal is output to the outside twice and the AT number to be displayed is two times even though the actual AT number is one time.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to report the internal pressing order according to the game situation. That is, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal push order when the special signal needs to be output externally by making the internal push order correct, and notifies the internal push order when the special signal does not need to be output externally. do not do. However, even if the internal pressing order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” by the player's operation, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and when the value of the continuous correct counter may be “3”, the internal control sequence Informs the different pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order).

  Hereinafter, the situation determined by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 makes the transition to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of the first hit AT), In the case of “state (at AT after power interruption)”, it is determined that a special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 "changes to the AT state after the AT is interrupted and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of AT after the interruption)" In the case of “Transition to state (at RT after pushing mistake)”, it is determined that it is not necessary to output a special signal externally.

  For these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT digestion games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91b when the AT digestion starts and the number of AT digestion games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT). While the flag is on, the sub-control unit 91 keeps reporting the internal push order, turns off the flag on condition that the value of the continuous correct counter is “3”, and reports the correct answer of the internal push order. Limit. That is, when the flag is turned on, it means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and when the flag is turned off, it means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power interruption occurs, the flag may be turned on according to whether or not it is in the AT state during the power interruption process or the activation process, or whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 continues to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, The main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside.

  In order to control in this way, it is assumed that a continuous correct counter is set in the RAM 91b in the sub-control unit 91 as well as in the main control unit 41. The update timing of the continuous correct answer counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter included in the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously update by executing the same process as the process of the main control unit 41.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, after turning on the AT flag, or when the AT is not won (step Sd6; No), the sub-control unit 91 stores the information in the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. The stored effect pattern is selected (step Sd14). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern.

  After the production pattern is selected, the sub control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c, acquires the control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd15). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to command types are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with this control pattern table, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of the effect control triggered by the reception of the command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect control being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute the control. That is, even if the production control is not completed, the production can be canceled and the production control based on the new command can be executed. For example, even when an effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands accompanying operations that are essential when a player starts a game, such as BET commands received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, and internal winning commands received when the start switch 7 is operated May be canceled. By adopting such a configuration, when the player wants to start the next game quickly, it does not cause troublesome thoughts. In addition, for a specific effect, a configuration may be adopted in which control of the effect is continued when any command is received. In this case, when the above-described specific effect occurs, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  And the sub-control part 91 performs control of an effect according to an effect pattern (step Sd16), and complete | finishes a process. As described above, since the production pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the production pattern is not always the same.

  In this embodiment, when an effect pattern is selected based on various commands (step Sd14, step Sd17), an effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. When executing the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the gaming state flag, RT flag, and AT flag set in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 15, and the current gaming state is the bonus state or AT state. Is determined (step Se1). In the present embodiment, the command received from the main control unit 41 includes the game state flag and the RT flag value of the main control unit 41 (FIG. 10, step Sc1), and the sub-control unit 91 also includes the main control unit 41. Similarly to the control unit 41, it is assumed that the gaming state flag and the RT flag are set in the RAM 91b (FIG. 10, step Sc2).

When the current gaming state is not the bonus state or the AT state (step Se1; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect corresponding to each state (step Se2) and ends the process.
When the current gaming state is the bonus state or the AT state (step Se1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether one set of each state is the remaining two games (step Se3). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, when in the bonus state, counts the number of games (1 in the bonus counter set in the RAM 91b in one set (regular bonus state)). (Value of ˜12) is counted and stored. Further, when in the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 counts and stores the number of games (for example, a value of 1 to 30) digested during one set (Navistock) in the AT counter set in the RAM 91b. ing.

  When one set of each state is the remaining two games (step Se3; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines to select the first battle effect pattern of the second battle effect described later. Also, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 shown in FIG. 16F has been executed in advance in each state in order to select the effect pattern of the first battle ( Step Se4). Note that the cherry +1 winning combination suggestion 506 displays to the user that the cherry +1 winning combination has been won by displaying a large number of cherry images on the liquid crystal display 51 when the winning flag is cherry +1 winning. This is a suggestion. Further, in order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the suggestion condition set in the RAM 91b when the cherry + 1 piece combination suggestion effect 506 is executed in each state of the bonus state and the AT state. The flag is turned on.

  In the case where the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 is not executed in advance in each state (step Se4; No), the sub-control unit 91 sets 1 in the effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B). The effect pattern of the second battle is determined (step Se5).

Here, the effect pattern determination table will be described. When the explanation effect 505 shown in FIG. 16E is executed in advance, the effect pattern determination table is determined as a continuous effect pattern described later at a rate of 1% as shown in FIG. , 99% is set to be determined as a special effect pattern to be described later.
In addition, when the explanation effect 505 is not executed in advance, the effect pattern determination table is determined as a special effect pattern according to the number of remaining sets after the second battle effect as shown in FIG. 18B. The ratio to be determined and the ratio to be determined as a normal performance pattern to be described later are set. The number of remaining sets is specifically calculated by the number of navigation stocks in the AT state, the end condition (361 or more medals paid out) in the big bonus state, and the maximum total number of payouts in the regular bonus state (1 set). The number of remaining sets. Further, when shifting from the bonus state to the AT state, the total number of the remaining set number in the bonus state and the number of navigation stocks after the transition to the AT state becomes the remaining set number.

In the present embodiment, when the number of remaining sets is 0, the special effect pattern is determined at a rate of 1%, and the normal effect pattern is determined at a rate of 99%. Further, when the number of remaining sets is 1, the special effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%, and the normal effect pattern is determined at a rate of 90%. Furthermore, when the number of remaining sets is 2 or more, the special effect pattern is determined at a rate of 20%, and the normal effect pattern is determined at a rate of 80%.
The explanation effect 505 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image for notifying that there is a possibility that a special technique (an allied character strong attack effect 501 described later) may appear when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more. It is. In addition, in order to determine whether or not the explanation effect 505 has been executed in advance in each state, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes the RAM 91b when the explanation effect 505 is executed in each state of the bonus state and the AT state. The explanation effect flag set in is turned on.

  After determining the effect pattern of the first battle, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it has been determined as the continuous effect pattern of the first battle (step Se6) and determined as the effect pattern of the first battle. If so (step Se6; Yes), the continuation effect pattern of the first battle is selected (step Se7), and the process ends. In addition, the continuous effect pattern of the first battle is an effect pattern in which an enemy character wins without returning after executing the teammate character strong attack effect 501 shown in FIG. That is, when the continuous effect pattern is selected, the first battle of the second battle effect is won, and the continuation of each state is determined. The friendly character strong attack effect 501 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image that causes the friendly character to bring down the enemy character due to the strong attack.

In addition, when the continuation effect pattern of the first battle is not determined (step Se6; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is determined as the special effect pattern of the first battle (step). Se8). When the special effect pattern of the first battle is not determined (step Se8; No), or when the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 is executed in advance in each state (step Se4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 Selects the normal performance pattern of the first battle (step Se9), and ends the process. Here, the normal effect pattern of the first battle is a friendly character strong attack effect 501, a friendly character weak attack effect 502 shown in FIG. 16B, an enemy character strong attack effect 503 shown in FIG. This is an effect pattern in which a character (enemy character, ally character) who has been attacked after executing any of the enemy character weak attack effects 504 shown in FIG. The friendly character weak attack effect 502 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image that causes the friendly character to bring down the enemy character due to the weak attack. The enemy character strong attack effect 503 is an effect of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 that causes the enemy character to bring down the friendly character by a strong attack. The enemy character weak attack effect 504 is an effect of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 that causes the enemy character to bring down the friendly character due to the weak attack.
Further, at this time, the effects 501 to 503 are selected by the normal effect table for the first battle shown in FIG.

  Here, the normal production table for the first battle will be described. As shown in FIG. 18C, in the normal performance table for the first battle, the friendly character strong attack performance 501 is selected at a rate of A1 [%], and the friendly character weak attack performance at a rate of A2 [%]. 502 is selected, the enemy character strong attack effect 503 is selected at a rate of A3 [%], and the enemy character weak attack effect 504 is selected at a rate of A4 [%]. In this embodiment, A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 = 100 [%], A1 <A2, and A3 <A4 are set. That is, since the first battle is a draw, a weak attack of both characters is likely to occur, and the expectation for the player is lower in the friendly character weak attack production 502 than in the friendly character strong attack production 501. The enemy character weak attack production 504 is higher than the enemy character strong attack production 503.

  When the special effect pattern for the first battle is determined (step Se8; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 selects the special effect pattern for the first battle (step Se10), and the process ends. Here, the special effect pattern of the first battle is an effect pattern that is started by executing the switch press suggestion effect 507 shown in FIG. Here, the switch press suggestion effect 507 notifies the liquid crystal display 51 of an image notifying the player that an ally character and an enemy character have appeared and the battle starts, and also informing the player that the MAXBET switch 6 has been pressed. It is an effect to be displayed. Note that the operation means for notifying that the operation is performed by the switch press suggesting effect 507 is not limited to the MAXBET switch 6, and may be, for example, an operation of the effect switch 56 or a combination of operations of a plurality of switches.

  In the first battle special effect pattern of the present embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is not pressed within a predetermined period after the switch press suggestion effect 507 is executed, the enemy shown in FIG. After the character first strike effect 508 is executed, an effect pattern similar to the normal effect pattern of the first battle is executed. The enemy character first strike effect 508 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image that the friendly character avoids the weak attack of the enemy character.

  Also, in the first battle special effect pattern, when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed within a predetermined period (for example, within 10 seconds) after the switch press suggestion effect 507 is executed, FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, after the teammate character strong attack effect 501 is executed, the enemy character injury return effect 509 shown in FIG. 17D is executed. The enemy character injury return effect 509 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image that the enemy character returns from down and draws with the right leg injured. By doing so, the player can be interested in the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  When one set of each state is not the remaining two games (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not one set of each state is the remaining one game (step Se11). When one set of each state is the remaining one game (step Se11; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines to select the second battle effect pattern of the second battle effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect pattern of the first battle is selected in order to select the effect pattern of the second battle (step Se12). When the continuous effect pattern of the first battle is selected (step Se12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 selects the continuous effect pattern of the second battle (step Se13), and ends the process. Here, the continuation effect pattern of the second battle is an effect pattern in which the effect of notifying that each state is continued is performed by winning in the first battle.

  When the continuous effect pattern of the first battle is not selected (step Se12; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the enemy character injury return effect 509 as the special effect is executed in the first battle. (Step Se14). When the enemy character injury return effect 509 is not executed in the first battle (step Se14; No), the sub-control unit 91 is for the normal effect of the second battle shown in FIG. 18D stored in the ROM 91b. A normal performance pattern of the second battle is selected from the table (step Se15), and the process ends.

  Note that the normal effect pattern of the second battle is an effect that either the attacked character returns and draws after the effects 501 to 504 are executed, or the teammate character loses without returning. It is a pattern. In this embodiment, when there are the number of remaining sets in each state, an effect pattern to be drawn is selected after execution of the respective effects 501 to 504, and when there are no remaining sets in each state, after the execution of the respective effects 503 and 504 A production pattern to be defeated is selected.

Here, the normal effect table will be described. As shown in FIG. 18 (D), as shown in FIG. 18 (D), the normal effect table for the second battle has a remaining set number after the second battle effect, and the ratio is B1 [%]. The friendly character strong attack effect 501 is selected, the friendly character weak attack effect 502 is selected at a rate of B2 [%], the enemy character strong attack effect 503 is selected at a rate of B3 [%], and B4 [%] The enemy character weak attack production 504 is set to be selected at a ratio. In the present embodiment, as in the first battle, B1 + B2 + B3 + B4 = 100 [%], B1 <B2, and B3 <B4 are set so that weak attacks of both characters are likely to occur. .
Also, if the table for the normal performance of the second battle is defeated after the second battle performance and there is no remaining set, the teammate character strong attack production 501 and the teammate character weak attack production 502 are not selected, and C1 [%] The enemy character strong attack effect 503 is selected at a rate, and the enemy character weak attack effect 504 is selected at a rate of C2 [%]. In the present embodiment, C1 + C2 = 100 [%] and C1> C2 are set. In other words, when each state ends after being defeated in the second battle, the enemy character strong attack effect 504 is more likely to occur, and the enemy character strong attack effect 503 is more likely to be the enemy. It is lower than the character weak attack production 504.

When the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed in the first battle (step Se14; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 selects the special effect pattern of the second battle (step Se15) and ends the process. The special battle pattern of the second battle is that the enemy character who was injured and unable to attack strongly will return and draw, or the ally character will not be able to recover and lose. It is one of the production patterns. That is, if there is a remaining set number after the second battle effect, it is announced that the teammate character has returned and drawn and each state will continue, and there is no remaining set number after the second battle effect. Is an effect pattern for notifying that the teammate character has been unable to return and has been defeated and that each state has ended.
If one set of each state is not one game remaining (step Se11; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern other than the twice battle effect (step Se17), and ends the process. Note that the effect pattern other than the twice battle effect is, for example, an effect pattern including a cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 selected when the winning flag is cherry + 1 combination, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more. This is an effect pattern including an explanation effect 505 selected in the case.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the case where one set of the bonus state and the AT state is the remaining two games and the decision is made to execute the battle effect twice, when the normal effect pattern of the first battle is selected, the sub-control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal In the display 51, a battle start effect 511 shown in FIG. Note that the battle start effect 511 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image for informing that the teammate character and the enemy character appear and start the battle.
Further, after the execution of the battle start effect 511, the sub control unit 91 executes, for example, the teammate character strong attack effect 501 shown in FIG. 19B, and then the enemy character return effect shown in FIG. 19C at the end of the game. 512 is executed. The enemy character return effect 512 is an effect in which an image that the enemy character returns from the down state and is drawn is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, after executing the enemy character return effect 512, the sub-control unit 91 executes the battle restart effect 513 shown in FIG. Note that the battle resumption effect 513 is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display an image for informing that the teammate character and the restored enemy character appear to resume the battle.
Further, after executing the battle resumption effect 513, the sub-control unit 91 executes, for example, an enemy character strong attack effect 503 shown in FIG. For example, if there is no remaining set number in the bonus state or AT state, the sub-control unit 91 executes the teammate character defeat effect 514 shown in FIG. The teammate character defeat effect 514 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image in which the teammate character is unable to return from the down state and loses.

As a result, when the normal effect pattern is selected, even if the teammate character strong attack effect 501 is executed in the first battle, there is no influence on the enemy character in the second battle. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19D to FIG. 19F, the enemy character strong attack effect 503 having a lower expectation than the enemy character weak attack effect 504 is executed and the ally character is defeated (each state is defeated). May end).
For example, if there is a remaining set number in the bonus state and the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 executes a teammate character return effect 517 shown in FIG. In addition, for example, in the case where an internal lottery is won for a cherry + 1 piece and an AT lottery or an AT continuous lottery is won, the sub control unit 91 also ends the game when the cherry + 1 piece suggestion effect 506 is executed in advance. Sometimes a teammate character return effect 517 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the battle effect twice, when the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected, the sub control unit 91 performs the switch press suggestion effect shown in FIG. 507 is executed. When the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed after the switch press suggesting effect 507 is executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the teammate character strong attack effect 501 shown in FIG. The enemy character injury return effect 509 shown in FIG.

Further, after executing the enemies injury recovery effect 509, the sub control unit 91 performs the battle advantageous resume presentation 515 shown in FIG. 20 (D) at the start of the remaining one game. The battle advantageous resumption effect 515 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image for informing that the teammate character and the enemy character that has returned from being injured appear to resume the battle. By doing in this way, the player may not select the above-mentioned normal effect pattern as the effect pattern of the second battle until the battle advantageous restart effect 515 is executed after the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed. As can be seen, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the result of the enemy character injury return effect 509 is reflected.

In addition, after executing the battle advantageous restart effect 515, the sub-control unit 91 executes the injured enemy character weak attack effect 516 shown in FIG. The injured enemy character weak attack effect 516 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image in which an enemy character whose right leg has been injured and can no longer perform a strong attack brings down an ally character by a weak attack.
Then, after executing the injured enemy character weak attack effect 516, the sub-control unit 91 executes an ally character return effect 517 shown in FIG. The teammate character return effect 514 is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image in which the teammate character returns from the down state and draws.

  As a result, when the special effect pattern is selected, when the teammate character strong attack effect 501 is executed in the first battle, the enemy character can injure the right leg in the second battle and make a strong attack. It is determined that it will disappear. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20D to FIG. 20F, the enemy character strong attack effect 503 with low expectation is not executed, and the injured enemy character weak attack effect 516 is executed and drawn (each state is different). Is likely to continue).

In addition, when it is determined to execute the battle effect twice, when the continuous effect pattern of the first battle is selected, the sub control unit 91 executes the battle start effect 511 and the teammate character strong attack effect 501. Thereafter, the teammate character performs an effect of winning, and in the remaining one game, the second battle continuation effect pattern is selected, and the effect of notifying that each state continues is continuously executed. As a result, the player can recognize that each state is determined to be continued only by the first battle.
In the present embodiment, the continuation effect pattern of the first battle is an effect pattern including an effect that the ally character wins, and the continuation effect pattern of the second battle is an effect of informing that each state is continued. However, for example, an effect pattern including an effect that an enemy character faints may be used, and a continuous effect pattern of the second battle may be an effect pattern including an effect that a teammate character attacks or wins or draws.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed in the first battle, the sub-control unit 91 has low expectation in the second battle. The enemy character strong attack effect 503 can be prevented from being executed. For this reason, the slot machine 1 can reflect the result of the first battle effect in the second battle effect in the second battle. Therefore, if the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed in the first battle, the player expects that the special effect pattern of the second battle with high expectation in the second battle effect is selected. Become. As a result, since the slot machine 1 can make the player interested in whether the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed in the first battle, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the enemy character injury return effect 509 when there is a remaining set number in the bonus state and AT state, compared to when there is no remaining set number. The ratio is higher. Further, when the number of remaining sets in each state is 2 or more, the ratio of executing the enemy character injury return effect 509 is higher than when the number of remaining sets in each state is 1, and after the second battle effect The ratio at which the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed differs depending on the number of remaining sets. As a result, the player can grasp the advantageous degree of the remaining set number of each state given after the second battle by executing the enemy character injury return effect 509, so that the interest of the game is further increased. improves.

  Also, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has the enemy character injury return effect 509 when the explanation effect 505 is executed in advance when there are the remaining number of sets in the bonus state and the AT state. It is supposed to be executed. As a result, the slot machine 1 can reflect the explanation effect 509 before the battle effect is executed twice in the twice battle effect. Therefore, since the slot machine 1 can make the player interested in what kind of effect is executed in the effect before the twice battle effect, the interest of the game is further improved.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the enemy character injury return effect 509 when the cherry + 1 play suggestion effect 506 is executed before the twice battle effect. Not to be. That is, if the player recognizes that the player has won the Cherry + 1 piece and won the AT lottery or the AT continuation lottery, the special effect pattern is not selected in the second battle effect, and the normal effect pattern is After the selection and the teammate character return effect 517 is executed, each state continues or the bonus state is shifted to the AT state. As a result, since the slot machine 1 restricts the execution of the enemy character injury return effect 509 and the like when the player recognizes that the remaining number of sets is given after the second battle effect, the player However, it is not bothered that the two battle effects of the special effect pattern including the enemy character injury return effect 509 are executed. For this reason, the slot machine 1 can prevent the player from being dissatisfied due to an unnecessary performance being executed.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the explanation effect 505 is executed, the sub control unit 91 selects either the continuous effect pattern or the special effect pattern. Then, when the continuous performance pattern is selected, the first battle is won to confirm the continuation of each state, and when the special performance pattern is selected, the enemy character is recovered from injury in the first battle. There is a high possibility that the stage 509 will be executed and drawn in the second battle to continue each state. As a result, after the explanation effect 505 as the advantageous effect is executed, the slot machine 1 causes the player to pay attention to whether the effect of winning the first battle is executed or the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed. As a result, the interest of the game is further improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the explanation effect 505 is not executed in advance, the effect pattern is determined based on the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 18B. For example, in the bonus state and the AT state, If there are remaining sets, the special effect pattern of the first battle may be selected.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected at a rate of 1% when the number of remaining sets in the bonus state and AT state is 0, and the rate of 10% when the number of remaining sets is 1. The special effect pattern of the first battle is selected and the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected at a rate of 20% when the number of remaining sets is 2 or more. For example, the number of remaining sets is increased by 1. Accordingly, the selection rate of the special effect pattern for the first battle may be increased by a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%).

  In the above embodiment, there is a remaining set number in the AT state, and when the explanation effect 505 is executed in advance, the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected, but it is not limited to this. For example, the selection rate of the special effect pattern of the first battle may be increased as the number of executions of the explanation effect 505 executed until the second battle effect is increased. In addition, for example, a plurality of types of explanatory effects are set, and as the types of explanatory effects executed up to the second battle effect increase, the selection rate of the special effect pattern of the first battle increases. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, when the explanation effect 505 is executed in advance, the first normal effect pattern is set not to be selected. However, the first normal effect pattern is set to be selected. Also good. For example, the 1st battle continuous performance pattern is selected at a rate of 1%, the 1st battle special performance pattern is selected at a rate of 98%, and the 1st battle normal performance pattern is selected at a rate of 1%. It may be set to select.

  In addition, even if the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed as in the above embodiment, the teammate character defeat effect 514 may be executed in the second battle and each state may end. However, when the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed, the ally character return effect 517 is executed at a rate of 100% (drawing), and each state may be continuously continued. In this case, when the number of remaining sets in each state is 0, it is necessary to change the setting of the effect pattern determination table for the first battle so that the normal effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%.

  In the embodiment described above, the slot machine that defines the AT state and can be controlled to the advantageous gaming state has been described. However, the slot machine is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine that does not define the AT state and does not shift to the AT state. . In this case, any slot machine that can be controlled to a bonus state may be used. That is, the present invention can be applied even to a slot machine in which only a bonus is mounted without mounting AT and RT.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the AT continuous lottery is executed every time the internal winning command is received, but may be executed only at the start of the remaining one game in the AT state. Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 in which the AT continuous lottery is executed only at the start of the remaining one game in the AT state, and whether or not the AT state is continued is determined when the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Processing executed by the sub control unit 91 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is set in advance so that the battle effect is executed twice only in the AT state.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process and the AT continuous lottery process, when the winning flag is a combination of “cherry + 1”, it is set in advance so that the AT winning / AT continuous winning is performed at a winning rate of 50%. . That is, it is set not to always win an AT and continue an AT even if an internal winning is given to a cherry + 1 winning combination. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the AT continuous lottery process, when the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected in the previous game, the winning rate when the normal effect pattern is selected (at most 50%) It is set in advance so that the AT is continuously won at a higher winning rate of 80%. The winning rate after the special performance pattern of the first battle is not limited to 80%, and can be set to an arbitrary value higher than the winning rate after the normal performance pattern of the first battle. It is good also as a value which added 20% to the winning rate after the normal production pattern of the battle.

  First, in the timer interrupt process (sub) of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, after executing the same processes as steps Sd1 to Sd4 and Sd17 shown in FIG. 14, the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process after executing the same processes as steps Sd5 to Sd8 and Sd14 to Sd16 shown in FIG. If the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT state is one game remaining (step Sd18). If the AT state is one game remaining (step Sd17; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 performs the same process as steps Sd9 to Sd16 shown in FIG. If the remaining AT state is not one game (step Sd17; No), the sub-control unit 91 performs the same processing as steps Sd12 to Sd16 shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when an effect pattern is selected based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17), an effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 22 is executed. When executing the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the gaming state flag and AT flag set in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 22, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the AT state. It discriminate | determines (step Se18). If the current gaming state is not the AT state (step Se18; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the processing after executing the same processing as step Se2 shown in FIG.

  If the current gaming state is the AT state (step Se18; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the AT state is the remaining two games (step Se19). When the AT state is the remaining two games (step Se19; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes the same process as step Se4 shown in FIG. 15, and executes the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 in advance in the AT state. If it has been performed (step Se4; Yes), the same processing as step Se9 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and then the processing ends.

Further, when the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 is not executed in advance in the AT state (step Se4; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the explanation effect 505 is executed in advance in the AT state. (Step Se20). When the explanation effect 505 or the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 506 is executed in advance in the AT state (step Se20; Yes, step Se4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes the same process as step Se10 shown in FIG. After that, the process ends. Further, when the explanation effect 505 is not executed in advance in the AT state (step Se20; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process after executing the same process as step Se9 shown in FIG.
Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the cherry + 1 play suggestion effect 506 and the explanation effect 505 are executed in advance in the AT state, the AT continuation is not fixed, but the special effect pattern of the first battle is selected and the AT continuation is performed. It is easy to continue winning ATs in the lottery process.

  If the AT state is not the remaining two games (step Se19; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT state is the remaining one game (step Se21). When the AT state is one game remaining (step Se21; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes the same process as step Se14 shown in FIG. When the enemy character injury return effect 509 is not executed in the first battle (step Se14; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes the same process as step Se15 shown in FIG. 15, and ends the process. In the normal performance table of the present embodiment, the selection condition of the ally character return effect 517 (draw) and the ally character defeat effect 514 (defeat) is changed to “the presence / absence of the number of remaining sets” in the first embodiment, Except for “AT continuation presence / absence (winning / non-winning)”, it is the same as the normal performance table shown in FIG.

  When the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed in the first battle (step Se14; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes the same process as step Se16 shown in FIG. 15, and ends the process.

  If the remaining AT state is not one game (step Se21; No), the sub-control unit 91 performs the same process as step Se17 shown in FIG. 15, and then ends the process. Note that, unlike the first embodiment, the production pattern including the explanation production 505 of the present embodiment is set to be selected at a predetermined rate in a state where AT continuation is not confirmed.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub control unit 91 according to the second embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special effect pattern including the enemy character injury return effect 509 is selected, the sub control unit 91 selects the normal effect pattern. Compared to the above, it is possible to execute the AT continuous lottery process at a high winning rate.
As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has a special effect pattern that is highly expected for the player in the two-time battle effect even if it is not determined that each state continues as in the first embodiment. You can choose.

  In the second embodiment, since the AT continuation is not fixed for the remaining two games, the continuation effect pattern of the first embodiment is not selected even when the explanation effect 505 or the cherry + 1 + 1-portion suggestion effect 506 is executed. However, the continuous production pattern may be selected. In this case, for example, it is necessary to perform control so that a continuous production pattern is selected at a rate of 1% when each production 505 and 506 is executed, and AT is continuously elected at a rate of 100% when the continuous production pattern is selected. There is.

  In the second embodiment, the configuration that makes it easier to win the AT when the enemy character injury return effect 509 is executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other controls that increase the degree of advantage for the player are performed. It may be broken. For example, the degree of advantage may be increased by giving the player the right to favor the provision of game value directly, such as a special role or advantageous RT (RT in which the winning probability of replay is greatly increased). In addition, direct execution to the player, such as execution of setting suggestion effects, increase in effect types, transition to a state in which premium effects are likely to appear, and display of a two-dimensional code for giving a mobile device wallpaper or music to the player In addition, a right that does not favor the provision of game value may be granted together.

  In the first and second embodiments, the configuration in which the battle effect is executed twice over two games has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect is executed in one game or over three games or more. The battle effect may be executed twice.

  In the first and second embodiments, the game control base 40 includes the main control unit 41 and the presentation control base 90 includes the sub control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same base is the main control unit. 41 and the sub-control unit 91 may be provided. By adopting this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  Further, the slot machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the first and second embodiments, and the one described in the first and second embodiments so as to solve the problems in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the production switch 53, and the like are elements provided for improving the game performance, and other configurations shown in FIGS. 19A to 19F and FIGS. It is not always necessary to provide the two-time battle effect and the navigation effect shown in F).

  In the slot machine 1 in the first and second embodiments, the betting number is set using medals and credits as game values. However, the slot machine of the invention according to claim 1 is limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a game value, or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credit as a game value. . When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first and second embodiments, 15 games are played. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using a ball.

  Further, the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. You may employ | adopt the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form in which a communication processing unit is provided and distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may do it.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

[Embodiment 3]
In the third embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700. FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 is provided that is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  Selection buttons 112A and 7112B that are operated when selecting various setting items and the like are provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703 where the chance buttons 7111 are provided. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R when the screen of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment is displayed.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (left, middle, right) of the effect symbol display area (plural) ) Has a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) 714), the display start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM 755 of a game control microcomputer 7560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variation display devices that perform variation display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 714 is such that the nails are densely arranged around the area 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting prize opening 713 is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize opening 713. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 714 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 713 and the second start winning opening 714 are provided. Any winning opening 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball device 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball is multiple times such as twice in one round. You may make it perform the control which makes the apparatus 720 an open state.

  A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “?” And “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “?”), The variable winning ball device 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous rendering as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) in one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-variable display such as a notice display is possible. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, as the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times) increases, the reliability that is a big hit (the big hit is for all selection ratios including the big hit and the loss of big hit) The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of an effect light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 700 (not shown).

  FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. FIG. 24 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 754. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 7560 (or the CPU 756) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 7560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Saved in. The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. is there. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. The operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

  Further, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, the general winning port switch 711, and the recovery path sensor 712 to the game control microcomputer 7560. 758 is also mounted on the main board 731. When the main board 731 receives the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 731 sends out a prize ball signal for executing a prize ball payout according to the various switches to the payout control board 737. When the payout control board 737 receives the prize ball signal, it drives the ball payout device 797 to pay out the prize ball according to the prize ball signal.

  The general winning opening switch 711 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 706 and detects, for example, a game ball that has entered a general winning opening (not shown) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening switch 711, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The collection passage sensor 712 is a transmissive optical sensor that is installed at a predetermined position in a common passage through which all game balls collected by the pachinko gaming machine 700 pass and detects the passage of the game balls.

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 709 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  In the present embodiment, an operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and the switches shown in FIGS. 17A and 20A according to the operation signal from the chance button 7111. A determination operation on the press suggestion effect 507 and the screen is executed.

  In the present embodiment, operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and a selection operation on the screen or the like is executed in accordance with the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP that performs display control of the effect display device 709 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer is mounted on the effect control board 780. The VDP has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 709.

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU.

  The effect control CPU executes the switch press suggestion effect 507 shown in FIGS. 17A and 20A and the selection item on the screen or the like in accordance with the operation signal input from the chance button 7111. . The effect control CPU responds to the operation signal input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B, and the enemy character first strike effect 508 shown in FIG. 17B or the friendly character shown in FIGS. 17C and 20B. A strong attack effect 501 is executed, or a selection item is selected on a screen or the like.

  The effect control board 780 is connected to a power supply circuit (not shown), and the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 has a power supply monitoring function for monitoring that power is supplied from the power supply circuit.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 780. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 777 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 780 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 780 to the relay board 777). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 735 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 770 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 735, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 725 provided on the game board 706 side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 735.

  In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 727R and 727L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by a volume (not shown). Further, control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the first and second embodiments described above can be replaced with the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 of the first and second embodiments can be replaced with the effect display device 709. Further, the bonus state and the AT state in the first and second embodiments can be replaced with the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, the effect control CPU executes processing similar to the timer interruption process (sub) shown in FIGS. 14 and 21 and the effect pattern selection process shown in FIGS. 15 and 22, and the effect display device 709 performs the jackpot gaming state. Before the end of, two battle effects shown in FIGS. 19A to 19F and FIGS. 20A to 20F can be executed. Also, the effect control CPU performs an effect including the explanatory effect 505 shown in FIG. 16E or the effect shown in FIG. 16F before executing the battle effect twice in the jackpot gaming state in the effect display device 709. It is also possible to execute an effect including a cherry + 1 role suggestion effect 506.

  Thus, the configurations of the first and second embodiments can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 4 medal insertion part, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 effect effect LED, 53, 54 speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 13 game display, 34 hopper unit, 35 overflow tank, 37 setting key switch , 38 Reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 Game control base, 41 Main control part, 90 Production control base, 91 Sub control part, 100 Power box, 101 Power supply board, 501 Allied character strong attack effect, 502 Allied character weak Attack production, 50 Enemy character strong attack effect, 504 Enemy character weak attack effect, 505 Explanation effect, 506 Cherry + 1 suggestion effect, 507 Switch press suggestion effect, 508 Enemy character first strike effect, 509 Enemy character injury return effect, 511 Battle start effect, 512 Enemy character return effect, 513 Battle resumption effect, 514 Allied character defeat effect, 515 Battle advantageous resumption effect, 516 Injured enemy character weak attack effect, 517 Allied character return effect, 700 Pachinko machine, 702 Glass door frame, 703 Hitting ball supply Plate, 704 Surplus ball tray, 705 Hitting ball operation handle, 706 Game board, 707 Game area, 708a First special symbol display, 708b Second special symbol display, 709 Production display device, 710 Normal symbol display, 711 General prize Mouth switch, 712 Recovery passage sensor 713 1st start winning opening, 713a 1st starting opening switch, 714 2nd starting winning opening, 714a 2nd starting opening switch, 715 Variable winning ball device, 716, 721 Solenoid, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory display, 718c First hold memory display, 718d Second hold memory display, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decoration LED, 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 Gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Dispensing control board, 741 Normal symbol hold memory display, 751 Prize ball LED, 752 Out of ball LED, 756 CPU 757 I / O, 758 input driver Bus circuit, 759 an output circuit, 770 audio output substrate, 777 a relay substrate, 797-ball dispensing device 1000 external output substrate, 7111 Chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 a random number circuit, 7560 a game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A right granting means for granting a right advantageous to the player;
Possibility effect execution means for executing the possibility effect of scolding whether or not the right is granted by the right granting means;
The first pattern that can be selected regardless of whether or not the right is given at a preset specific timing as the production pattern of the possibility production, and the expectation that the right is given more than the first pattern A second effect pattern selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of effect patterns including at least the second pattern,
Special effect execution means for executing the special effect at a predetermined timing before the specific timing;
With
The special effect is a possibility that the possibility effect is not executed in the first pattern by using a display related to the possibility effect of the first pattern, and the possibility effect is executed in the second pattern. It is an effect that the player can recognize the possibility,
The possibility effect pattern selection means can select the second pattern without selecting the first pattern when the special effect is executed by the special effect execution means. When the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means, it is possible to select any one of the effect patterns from the first pattern and the second pattern,
The possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is executed at the predetermined timing and the possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is not executed are: While the production aspect of the part is common, the production aspect is different as a whole,
The special effect execution means includes
It is possible to execute the special effect regardless of whether the right is granted at the predetermined timing,
The gaming machine characterized in that the special effect is executed such that the ratio of executing the special effect is higher when the advantage related to the right is higher than when the advantage related to the right is low . A gaming machine for playing games,
A right granting means for granting a right advantageous to the player;
Possibility effect execution means for executing the possibility effect of scolding whether or not the right is granted by the right granting means;
The first pattern that can be selected regardless of whether or not the right is given at a preset specific timing as the production pattern of the possibility production, and the expectation that the right is given more than the first pattern A second effect pattern selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of effect patterns including at least the second pattern,
Special effect execution means for executing the special effect at a predetermined timing before the specific timing;
With
The special effect is a possibility that the possibility effect is not executed in the first pattern by using a display related to the possibility effect of the first pattern, and the possibility effect is executed in the second pattern. It is an effect that the player can recognize the possibility,
The possibility effect pattern selection means can select the second pattern without selecting the first pattern when the special effect is executed by the special effect execution means. When the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means, it is possible to select any one of the effect patterns from the first pattern and the second pattern,
The possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is executed at the predetermined timing and the possibility effect of the second pattern executed after the special effect is not executed are: While the production aspect of the part is common, the production aspect is different as a whole,
The special effect execution means includes
It is possible to execute the special effect regardless of whether the right is granted at the predetermined timing,
Depending on the history of effects performed before the predetermined timing, the special effects are executed at different rates ,
The gaming machine characterized in that the special effect is executed such that the ratio of executing the special effect is higher when the advantage related to the right is higher than when the advantage related to the right is low .

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