JP6514862B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine guide out display result according to the operation is displayed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a slot machine (roll-type game machine) which is a type of gaming machine, a plurality of reels, each of which has an array of symbols, is rotated in response to a predetermined start operation. The symbol is taken out by stopping the reel.

  Among such slot machines, there is disclosed a slot machine capable of automatically performing a game test by information processing with a test apparatus in order to confirm whether it is a product suitable for the market (for example, patent documents 1). Specifically, in such a slot machine, various information such as information indicating that it is possible to start playing a game and information indicating that it is possible to derive a symbol is output to the test apparatus, and the start operation is performed. Various types of information such as information indicating the information and information indicating the derivation operation are input from the test apparatus.

  By the way, in such a slot machine, while delaying the transition to the derivation operation valid state in which acceptance of the derivation operation is valid, and between the start operation being performed and the transition to the derivation operation valid state In some cases, it is possible to execute an effect (so-called freeze effect) for causing the reels to perform an operation on the effect (for example, Patent Document 2). In addition, when such freeze production is executed, it is controlled to the state which makes reception of the specified operation effective, when the specified operation is done in that state, the degree of advantage to the player is suggested There is something.

JP, 2011-41858, A JP 2012-075787 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, when the freeze effect is executed, accurate test results can be obtained without the game proceeding smoothly unless information indicating a predetermined operation is input from the test apparatus at an appropriate timing. There was no fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of obtaining more accurate test results.

The gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine in which the display result is displayed on the result display unit according to the derivation operation, and the delay control for enabling the delay control for delaying the progression of the game by the establishment of the delay condition. Means is provided, and when the delay control is performed, when a specific operation is performed until a predetermined effective time elapses from the transition to the specific operation valid state, or from the transition to the specific operation valid state in advance specific operation valid state when a valid time set has elapsed is finished, it is possible to terminate the delay control after a particular operation valid state has been completed, the Re what among the plurality of operating means provided separately Specific operation valid state information that can be specified for both the specific operation and the transition period to the specific operation valid state is output to the test device according to the transition to the specific operation valid state And summarized in that with the output means.

With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the number of transitions made to the specific operation valid state before the delay control is completed is less than the prescribed number, the delay control is continued after the specific operation valid state is ended, and again When the number of transitions is equal to or greater than the specified number while shifting to the specific operation valid state, there are cases where the delay control is continued or ended after the specific operation valid state is ended, number is greater than one times, and the output means, each transition to the specific operation valid state until the delay control is ended, means for outputting said specific operation valid state information to the testing device It is good also as composition.

  According to the present invention, more accurate test results can be obtained.

The front view which shows a slot machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the prize matched with the combination of symbol combination, and each symbol. The schematic diagram which shows the transition aspect of the game state in a general game, and the transition aspect of effect mode. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows winning information. The flowchart which shows game progress processing. The flowchart which shows freezing operation processing. The flowchart which shows freeze production processing. The schematic diagram which shows the input-output of a signal with a test apparatus. The timing chart which shows the input / output of the signal with a test device. The timing chart which shows the input / output of the signal with a test device. The flowchart which shows game progress processing. The timing chart which shows the input / output of the signal with a test device. The schematic diagram which shows the input-output of a signal with a test apparatus. The schematic diagram which shows the input-output of a signal with a test apparatus. The schematic diagram which shows the input-output of a signal with a test apparatus.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a type of gaming machine will be described. The slot machine of the present embodiment is a so-called pachi-slot type gaming machine, which is also used to provide games in game arcades and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped main cabinet 11 having an opening at the front and a front door 12 pivotally supported to one side edge of the main cabinet 11. Have. The front door 12 is provided with an effect display device 14 for performing display effects as a game effect. The effect display device 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. Further, on the front door 12, a decoration lamp SR for performing a light emission effect as a game effect and a speaker SP for performing an audio effect as a game effect are disposed.

  The slot machine 10 has a drum unit 13 housed in a main body cabinet 11. The drum unit 13 has a first reel 13a, a second reel 13b, and a third reel 13c, which are also referred to as spinning drums, respectively. Each of the reels 13a to 13c has a plurality of identification symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as "symbols") arranged along the outer peripheral surface. Inside the slot machine 10, the first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c are arranged in this order from left to right as viewed from the player.

  The symbols disposed on each of the reels 13a to 13c include a bell symbol imitating a bell, a replay symbol imitating characters of REPLAY, a watermelon symbol imitating a watermelon, and a cherry symbol imitating a cherry. The symbols arranged on each of the reels 13a to 13c include a red seven symbol imitating a red 7 character and a white seven symbol imitating a white 7 character.

  The drum unit 13 further includes a stepping motor that rotates and stops the first reel 13a, a stepping motor that rotates and stops the second reel 13b, and a stepping motor that rotates and stops the third reel 13c. Each of the reels 13a to 13c is configured to be capable of independently rotating, rotating, and stopping in the vertical direction by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each. Further, on each of the reels 13a to 13c, reel sensors SE1, SE2 and SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting rotational positions separately are respectively provided.

  The front door 12 is provided with a display window 16 which allows the player to visually recognize the drum unit 13 disposed inside the slot machine 10. The display window part 16 is formed in the magnitude | size which can visually recognize three continuous patterns in each reel. Therefore, when the respective reels 13a to 13c are stopped in the display window portion 16, three consecutive symbols among the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed at the upper stage display position, the middle stage display position, and the lower stage display position. In the slot machine 10, by rotating each of the reels 13a to 13c, a plurality of symbols are displayed variably in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side over a plurality of rows in the display window portion 16 (scroll display). A fluctuation game is played. In the present embodiment, the respective reels 13a to 13c become result display portions capable of changing and deriving symbols, respectively, and the drum unit 13 and the display window portion 16 constitute display means.

  In the display window portion 16, effective lines L1 and L2 are set in which a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed can be determined to be a winning. In the following description, "winning" means that a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 is a combination of symbols defining an award described later. The effective line L1 is composed of the upper display position of the first reel 13a, the middle display position of the second reel 13b, and the lower display position of the third reel 13c. The effective line L2 includes the lower display position of the first reel 13a, the middle display position of the second reel 13b, and the upper display position of the third reel 13c. In the slot machine 10, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 is a combination mode of symbols giving a prize, a prize corresponding to the combination of the symbols is given.

  On the other hand, in the display window portion 16, an invalid line L3 in which a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed can not be determined to be a prize is set. The invalid line L3 is formed of the middle display position of the first reel 13a, the middle display position of the second reel 13b, and the middle display position of the third reel 13c. In the slot machine 10, even when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the ineffective line L3 is the same as the combination of symbols giving a prize, the award associated with the combination of the symbols is not given .

  Further, on the front door 12, various information display units 17 for notifying various information related to the fluctuation game are disposed. The various information display unit 17 is provided with an enterable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, an award number display unit, and a game information display unit. It is done.

  Further, a medal insertion slot 18 is disposed on the front door 12. A medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting passage of medals is disposed at the back of the medal insertion slot 18. Further, on the front of the front door 12, a BET button 19 and a MAX BET button 20 are disposed in the left lower part of the center panel 15 from the left as viewed from the player. The BET button 19 is a button operated to bet one medal from the credits stored inside the slot machine 10. In addition, the MAX BET button 20 is a button operated to bet medals up to the maximum bet number from credits stored inside the slot machine 10.

  Further, the front door 12 is provided with a settlement switch 21. The settlement switch 21 is a switch operated to pay back a bet medal or a credit stored inside the machine. The front door 12 is provided with a start lever 22. The start lever 22 can perform a start operation that is a trigger for starting the variation of the symbols on each of the reels 13a to 13c. Therefore, the start lever 22 functions as a start operation means.

  The front door 12 is provided with a first stop button 23a, a second stop button 23b, and a third stop button 23c. The respective stop buttons 23a to 23c are associated with the respective reels 13a to 13c, respectively, and are capable of performing a stop operation as a derivation operation serving as a trigger for deriving and displaying a symbol on the associated reels. Therefore, each stop button 23a-23c functions as a derivation operation means.

  A medal discharge port 24 is formed at the lower center of the front surface of the front door 12. Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12, a tray 25 for receiving the medal discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is disposed.

  Further, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 26 for storing the inserted medal is disposed below the drum unit 13 inside the slot machine 10. The hopper 26 pays out the stored medals from the medal discharge port 24 on condition that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2 becomes a combination of predetermined symbols. Inside the slot machine 10, a medal selector 27 connecting the medal insertion slot 18 and the hopper 26 is disposed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is set as a combination (so-called, combination) of symbols giving prizes to the player on condition of winning. . The combination of a plurality of types of symbols is a combination of symbols (bonus combination) that defines the award of a bonus game as a prize, a combination of symbols that defines payout of a medal as a prize (disbursement combination, small combination), and replay as a prize There is a combination of symbols (Replay combination, Replay combination) that defines the award of. In the following description, the symbol combination may be simply referred to as "stop point".

  The combination of symbols that determined the payout of medals as awards (disbursement stop eyes), the combination of watermelon symbols (watermelon role), the combination of watermelon spilled patterns (watermelon spill role), the combination of cherry patterns (Cherry role) There are a combination of cherry spilled symbols (in the role of cherry spill), a combination of bell symbols (in the role of bell), and a combination of symbols of bell spill (in the role of bell spill).

  In the combination of watermelon patterns (watermelon stop), payout of a predetermined number (6 in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize. The watermelon stop is, for example, a combination of [watermelon, watermelon, watermelon] symbols. In the combination of symbols of watermelon spills (watermelon spill stop eyes), payout of a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize.

  In addition, a payout of a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize in the combination of the symbols of Cherry (the cherry stop eye). The cherry stop is, for example, a combination of [Cherry · ANY · ANY] symbols. A payout of a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize for a combination of cherry spilled symbols (a cherry spilled stop).

  In addition, a payout of a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize for the combination of bell symbols (bell stop). The bell stop is, for example, a combination of [bell bell bell] symbols. A payout of a predetermined number (two in the present embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize for the combination of symbols of bell spill (bell spill stop eye).

  In the combination of symbols that determined the award of replay as a prize (replay stop point), the combination of symbols of normal replay (normal replay role), the combination of promoted replay symbols (promotion replay role), the combination of special replay symbols There is (special replay role). In the slot machine 10, any combination of symbols of normal replay (normal replay stop eyes), combinations of promotion replay symbols (promotion replay stop eyes), and special replay symbols (special replay stop eyes) wins. Even in the case, replay is awarded. Replay (replay) is to perform the next variation game by automatically setting the number of bets inside the machine without the player betting medals. In the re-game, the player can play the variation game without consuming the medals, but the medals are not paid out.

  The normal replay stop is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay, Replay, Replay]. The promotion replay stop point is, for example, a combination of [Bell replay replay] symbols. The special replay stop point is, for example, a combination of [Replay White Seven Bell] and [Cherry White Seven Replay]. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2, [white seven / white seven / white seven] is displayed stopped on the invalid line L3.

  In addition, in the slot machine 10, a bonus game is awarded when winning in a combination of symbols (bonus stoppage eyes) for which an award of a bonus game has been determined as a prize. The bonus stop point is, for example, [Replay Red Seven Bell]. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bonus stop eyes are stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2, [red seven, red seven, red seven] is stopped and displayed on the invalid line L3. The bonus game is ended with the end of the variation game in which the payout number of medals exceeds the predetermined number.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the combination of symbols other than the bonus stop, payout stop, and replay stop (stop) is awarded even if it is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2. It is a combination of the symbols of not being detached (displacement stop).

  In addition, the slot machine 10 has an RT function (replay role combination probability change function) that controls a general game by changing the determination probability (repetition probability) of the replay stop eye in the internal lottery triggered by the start operation to a high probability. Is mounted. In the gaming state in which the RT function is operating (hereinafter referred to as the RT state), the probability of determining the replay stop eye is improved compared to the gaming state in which the RT function is not operating (hereinafter referred to as the non-RT state) Therefore, the consumption of medals is suppressed. Therefore, the RT state can be a game state advantageous to the player as compared to the non-RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 10, when winning in the promotion replay stop in the non-RT general game, the slot machine 10 is shifted to the RT state. In the slot machine 10, when winning in the bell spill stop position in the normal game in the RT state, the non-RT state is entered.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute any one of a plurality of effect modes (rendering state) according to the gaming state in the slot machine 10.

  A plurality of effect modes include a first effect mode M1 and a second effect mode M2. In each of the effect modes M1 and M2, for example, a background image or a character image which is made different for each effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 14 as mode notification information for notifying the player of the effect mode being present. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the player can recognize the effect mode of the slot machine 10 based on the display content of the effect display device 14.

  The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user stays mainly in the non-RT general game. The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode in which a pushing order navigation effect is not performed to navigate the player in the pushing order (operation mode) of the recommended stop buttons 23a to 23c in the variation game. In the push order navigation effect of the present embodiment, an image or the like imitating the stop button is displayed as push order notification information for notifying the stop button of which stop operation is recommended to be performed first among the stop buttons 23a to 23c. It is performed by the aspect displayed on the device 14.

  The second effect mode M2 is an effect mode in which the user stays mainly in the normal game in the RT state. The second effect mode M2 is an effect mode in which a push order navigation effect is performed in a variation game (so-called assist time).

  In the slot machine 10, when staying in the first effect mode M1, if a mode transition lottery as to whether or not to shift to the second effect mode M2 is won, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second effect mode M2. Details of this mode shift lottery will be described later.

  In the slot machine 10, when staying in the second effect mode M2, when the variation game of the number of stay games that can stay in the second effect mode M2 ends, the transition to the first effect mode M1 is made. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of staying games may be increased triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition. In the following description, increasing the number of staying games may be referred to as “adding the number of staying games”, and the number of games to be added may be referred to as “number of added games”.

  The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is a case where the player is staying in the second effect mode M2, and when winning in the special replay stop, one of the periods until the next variation game starts and then ends. Special effects can be performed in the effect period which is the period of the club. The special effect in the present embodiment includes a reel effect (turn drum effect) that causes at least one of the reels 13a to 13c to operate on the effect. Here, in the "operation on effect" in the present specification, rotating or rotating the reels 13a to 13c, stopping the reels 13a to 13c while rotating or rotating, and the start lever 22 or the stop It is assumed that the reels 13a to 13c are not rotated, rotated, and not stopped even when the buttons 23a to 23c are operated. In the following description, the presentation period may be indicated as a "freeze period", a special effect may be indicated as a "freeze effect", and a gaming state in which the freeze effect is being executed may be indicated as a "freeze state". In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the next variation game in which the special replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 is started during the freeze period, the start operation can be accepted in the variation game. It is set to the period of the eyebrow.

  The freeze effect of the present embodiment is an effect of performing a unit effect accompanied by an operation on effects of the reels 13a to 13c for a predetermined number of times during the freeze period. In the present embodiment, the unit effect constituting the freeze effect starts the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c triggered by the operation of the start lever 22, and then activates an effective line triggered by the passage of a predetermined time from the operation of the start lever 22. This is a pseudo fluctuation game (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo fluctuation game) which is performed with one game until the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on L1 and L2. That is, in the freeze effect of the present embodiment, during the freeze period, the rotation and the stop on the effect are repeatedly performed on each of the reels 13a to 13c, so whether or not a plurality of fluctuation games have been played during one fluctuation game. In such a way that the player can be made aware.

  In each simulated variation game, a combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on any one of the activated lines L1 and L2 (hereinafter referred to as a special stopping point). A specific combination of symbols is, for example, a combination of symbols of [red seven, red seven, red seven] and [white seven, white seven, white seven].

  Then, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a simulated variation game in which the special stop is displayed in a stopped state on the activated lines L1, L2 is played, the stay game in the second effect mode M2 stored internally The number can be increased. In the freeze effect, although the special stop is displayed as a stop in the pseudo variation game, the increase in the number of stay games is performed without the condition that the special stop is displayed as a condition, and the above-mentioned award is It can be grasped as different benefits. The control for increasing the number of staying games will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the freeze effect of the present embodiment is configured to include a display effect associated with the above-mentioned reel effect. Explaining in detail, the display effect constituting the freeze effect includes a start effect for notifying the player of the start of the freeze effect, an operation induction effect for guiding the player to operate the start lever 22, and an award of the benefit. A bonus notification effect for notifying the player and an end effect for notifying the player of the end of the freeze effect are included. The benefit notification effect notifies that the number of stay games in the second effect mode M2 has increased as a benefit.

  For example, the start effect is performed in a mode of displaying on the effect display device 14 an image imitating a character string (such as "start of freeze effect") for notifying the player of the start of the freeze effect. Further, for example, the operation guidance effect is performed by displaying an image imitating a character string (for example, “tap the start lever!”) For guiding the player to operate the start lever 22 on the effect display device 14 . Also, for example, the benefit notification effect displays on the effect display device 14 an image imitating a character string (for example, “XX times get”) notifying that the number of stay games in the second effect mode M2 has increased as a benefit. It is performed by an aspect. Further, for example, the end effect is performed by an aspect in which an image imitating a character string (for example, “freeze effect end” or the like) for notifying the player of the end of the freeze effect is displayed on the effect display device 14. The control for executing the freeze effect will be described in detail later.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, inside the slot machine 10, a main substrate 40 for performing various processing related to the progress of the game and outputting a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing is disposed. ing. Further, inside the slot machine 10, there is provided a sub-substrate 41 which performs various processing related to the execution of effects based on various control signals input from the main substrate 40. The sub-substrate 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 14, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp SR, and the execution of the sound effect by the speaker SP.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 as a control means can write and read necessary data as well as a main control CPU 40a that executes various processes in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and And a main control RAM 40c. Reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and a medal sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. A BET button 19, a MAX BET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, stop buttons 23a to 23c, and a hopper 26 are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a can input a medal detection signal output when the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal. The main control CPU 40a can also input various operation signals output when the BET button 19, the MAX BET button 20, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, and the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated.

  Further, the drum unit 13 is connected to the main control CPU 40a. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a is connected with a stepping motor for driving the first reel 13a, a stepping motor for driving the second reel 13b, and a stepping motor for driving the third reel 13c (not shown). . The main control CPU 40a switches drive by outputting drive signals (pulses) at predetermined intervals to each stepping motor to drive them, and rotates, turns and stops the reels 13a to 13c separately. .

  The main control CPU 40a can input a first position signal output by the reel sensor SE1 according to the rotational position of the first reel 13a. The main control CPU 40a can input a second position signal output by the reel sensor SE2 in accordance with the rotational position of the second reel 13b. The main control CPU 40a can input a third position signal output by the reel sensor SE3 in accordance with the rotational position of the third reel 13c.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes a random number generation process of updating the value of the random number used for various types of lottery every predetermined control cycle. The random number generated in the random number generation process is used to determine winning information (for example, winning number etc.) that can specify combinations (combinations) of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 in the variation game. There is a random number for winning information determination.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the winning information set in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, plural types of winning information including winning information t11, t21, t31 to t33, and t41 to t44 are set. Each winning information is associated with one or a plurality of combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 in the variation game. That is, the winning information is associated with one combination (so-called condition device) or a combination of combinations of a plurality of combinations (so-called condition device combination). Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when winning information capable of specifying a combination of one symbol is determined, it means that one winning combination has been won alone. On the other hand, when the winning information capable of specifying a combination of a plurality of symbols is determined, it means that a plurality of winning combinations have been won.

  In the win information t11, the cherry stop eye and the cherry spill stop eye are associated. Moreover, the watermelon stop eye and the watermelon spill stop eye are associated with the winning information t21. The winning information t31 is associated with bell stop points of any pressing order regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c, in which the bell stopping eyes are displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2.

  The winning information t32 is on the activated lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pressing order (hereinafter referred to as the first pressing order) in which the first stop button 23a is operated first. The bell spill stop eye of the first push order determined to stop and display the bell spill stop eye is associated. The winning information t32 is on the activated lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pressing order in which the second stop button 23b is operated first (hereinafter referred to as the second pressing order). The bell stopping point of the second pressing order which is defined to display the bell stopping point to be stopped is associated. The winning information t32 is on the activated lines L1 and L2 on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pushing order in which the third stop button 23c is operated first (hereinafter referred to as the third pushing order). The bell spill stop eye of the third push order that is determined to stop and display the bell spill stop eye is associated.

  In addition, the bell spill stoppage of the first pushing order is associated with the winning information t33. The winning information t33 is a second pressing order bell which is defined to stop and display a bell spill stop point on the valid lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. A spill stop is associated. In the winning information t33, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order, the bell stop in the third push order is defined to stop and display the bell stop on the valid lines L1 and L2. The eyes are associated.

  In addition, in the winning information t41, the normal replay stop eye of the pressing order unquestioned question is defined in which it is determined to stop and display the normal replay stop eye on the activated lines L1, L2 regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. There is. In the winning information t42, the first pressing order is defined to stop and display the normal replay stopping eye on the activated lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first pressing order. Replay stop points are associated. In the winning information t42, a second pressing order is defined that the normal replay stopping eye is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Replay stop points are associated. In the winning information t42, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated at the third pressing order and at a predetermined operation timing, the special replay stop eyes are stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2. The special replay stop order of the 3rd pushing order which defined and is matched.

  Further, the normal replay stop order in the first push order is associated with the winning information t43. In the win information t43, the second push order promotion is defined to stop and display the promotion replay stop eyes on the effective lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second push order Replay stop points are associated. In the winning information t43, the third normal pressing order is defined to stop and display the normal replay stopping eye on the effective lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Replay stop points are associated.

  Further, the normal replay stop order in the first push order is associated with the winning information t44. The winning information t44 is associated with the second replaying order normal replay stop point. In the winning information t44, promotion of the third pushing order is defined to stop and display the promotion replay stopping eyes on the effective lines L1 and L2 on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pushing order. Replay stop points are associated. In addition, the winning information includes, for example, winning information associated with a bonus stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control ROM 40b also stores various tables used for processing relating to the progress of the game. In such a table, for example, a table for winning information determination for determining winning information from among a plurality of winning information, and a combination (combination) of symbols determined to be able to be stopped and displayed on effective lines L1 and L2 There is a stop table for determining symbols to be displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 in response to the operation of the respective stop buttons 23a to 23c. Further, the main control RAM 40c stores various types of information such as the aforementioned credit, which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

Here, the winning information determination table will be described.
The win information determination table includes a win information determination table Tm0 used in a non-RT general game and a win information determination table Tm1 used in an RT state general game. Further, the winning information determination table includes a winning information determination table Tm2 used in the bonus game.

  Each of the winning information determination tables Tm0 to Tm2 has a predetermined number of random values for the winning information determination random number among the numerical values that the random number can have for the winning information to be determined (lottery) The number is divided according to the range of That is, according to each of the winning information determination tables Tm0 to Tm2, the determination probability of each winning information (the winning probability for each combination) is defined.

  In each of the winning information determination tables Tm0, the values of the winning information determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning information t11, t21, t31 to t33, t41, t43, and t44 can be determined. In the winning information determination table Tm1, the values for the winning information determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning information t11, t21, t31 to t33, t41, and t42 can be determined.

  Further, in the winning information determination table Tm1, as compared with the winning information determination table Tm0, the winning information is set such that the total of the respective determination probabilities of the winning information t41, t43, and t44 associated with the replay stop is increased. The value of the decision random number is distributed. As a result, in the RT state, the determination probability of the replay stop eye is changed to a high probability compared to the non-RT state. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the value of the random number for winning information determination does not match any of the values distributed to the respective winning information in the winning information determination table, the deviation is determined.

In the winning information determination tables Tm0 and Tm1, the values for the winning information determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning information associated with the bonus stop can be determined.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the bonus stop eye is the probability of determining the winning information in which the bonus stop eye is associated. In addition, the winning probability of the bell stopping eye is the sum of the determination probabilities of the winning information t31 to t33 associated with the bell stopping eye. The winning probability of the cherry stop eye is the decision probability of the winning information t11 in which the cherry stop eye is associated. The determination probability of the watermelon stop eye is the determination probability of the winning information t21 in which the watermelon stop eye is associated.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-substrate 41 as effect control means needs a sub-control CPU 41a that executes various processes in a predetermined procedure, and a sub-control ROM 41b that stores the control program of the sub-control CPU 41a. And a secondary control RAM 41c capable of writing and reading data. The effect display device 14, the decoration lamp SR, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the random number used for various types of lottery every predetermined cycle. Further, a sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41 b. In addition, in the sub control ROM 41b, a display effect pattern capable of specifying an aspect of display effect of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern capable of specifying an aspect of sound effect of the speaker SP, and an aspect of light emission effect of the decoration lamp SR A light emission effect pattern that can identify the is stored. Further, the sub control RAM 41 c stores various information (such as flags) which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14, the decoration lamp SR, and the speaker SP so as to execute various effects based on the control signal input from the main substrate 40 (the main control CPU 40a). For the effects to be executed by the sub control CPU 41a, for example, a combination of symbols determined so as to be able to be stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2 triggered by the operation of the start mode 22 and the effect mode and push order navigation effect described above Role that suggests the role).

Hereinafter, processing executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described. First, the game progress processing regarding the progress of the game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a starts the medal bet acceptance (step S11). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state of the slot machine 10 (step S12). In step S12, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is a general game or a bonus game.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is at the time of re-game operation (step S13). When it is not in the replay mode (step S13: NO), the main control CPU 40a uses the input of the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 and the input of the operation signal from each of the BET buttons 19 and 20. The medal management is performed to set the bet number in the fluctuation game (step S14). That is, in step S14, when the medal detection signal is input from the medal sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number in the current variation game stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S14, when the operation signal is input from the BET button 19, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number in the current variation game stored in the main control RAM 40c and subtracts 1 from the credit. In step S14, when the main control CPU 40a receives an operation signal from the MAX BET button 20, the main control CPU 40a adds so that the bet number in the current variation game stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the maximum bet number, Subtract credits by the amount added.

  When it is at the time of replay operation (step S13: YES) and when the processing of step S14 is ended, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number in the current variation game matches the maximum bet number. (Step S15). When the re-playing operation is being performed (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous fluctuation game to the main control RAM 40 c as the bet number in the current fluctuation game.

  If the bet number in the current variation game does not match the maximum bet number (step S15: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12. That is, in step S15, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the variation game can be started. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the bet of the maximum bet number is satisfied, the startable condition for enabling the start of the fluctuation game is satisfied, and the state is shifted to the startable state of the fluctuation game.

  On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variation game matches the maximum bet number (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether a start operation by the start lever 22 has been received (step S16). In step S16, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 22, while making a negative determination when no operation signal is input from the start lever 22. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment functions as start operation receiving means for receiving the start operation. If the start operation has not been received (step S16: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is received (step S16: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a winning information lottery process for determining the winning information (step S17). Specifically, in step S17, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning information determination random number from the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies the game state with reference to the game state information (such as a flag) stored in the main control RAM 40c, and a table for determining winning information associated with the specified game state. Choose Then, based on the acquired winning information determination random number, the main control CPU 40a refers to the selected winning information determination table to determine one piece of winning information from among a plurality of types of winning information. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control RAM 40c to store information (such as a flag) that can specify the determined winning information.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S18). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S18: NO), the main control CPU 40a stands by until the shortest game time has elapsed. If the shortest game time has elapsed (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 40a newly sets the shortest game time (for example, 4 seconds) in the main control RAM 40c (step S19). The main control CPU 40a updates the shortest game time by, for example, subtracting the time corresponding to the control cycle every predetermined control cycle, and measures the elapsed time from the start of the previous fluctuation game in a specific manner. .

  Next, the main control CPU 40a executes a freeze operation process for executing the above-described freeze effect (reel effect) (step S20). The freeze operation process will be described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to each stepping motor to cause each reel 13a to 13c to start pivoting (rotation) (step S21). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the drum unit 13 so that the variation of the symbols is started on the reels 13a to 13c in response to the reception of the start operation. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41 a), a variation game start command capable of specifying the determination result of the winning information and the gaming state in which the variation game is performed.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotational speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c has reached a constant speed (step S22). If the rotational (rotational) speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c has not reached a constant speed (step S22: NO), the main control CPU 40a continues until the rotational speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c reaches a constant speed. ,stand by.

  When the rotation (rotational) speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c reaches a constant speed (step S22: YES), the main control CPU 40a selects one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to the reels 13a to 13c being rotated. It is determined whether any stop operation has been accepted (step S23). That is, after accepting the start operation, the main control CPU 40a starts the process of step S23 to shift to a valid state (derivative operation valid state) in which acceptance of the stop operation by the stop buttons 23a to 23c is valid. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a functions as a state transition unit. In step S23, when the main control CPU 40a receives an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to the reels 13a to 13c being rotated, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination, while rotating the reel 13a. When the operation signal is not input from any one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to 〜13c, the negative determination is made. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a functions as a lead operation accepting unit that receives the stop operation as the lead operation for each of the reels 13a to 13c.

  If the stop operation has been received (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal has been input (step S24). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the drum unit 13 so that the symbols are derived to the reels 13a to 13c corresponding to the respective stop operations, triggered by the reception of the respective stop operations after the transition to the valid state. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a functions as symbol control means. In step S23, when the operation signals of the stop buttons 23a to 23c are input, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a), a command that can specify the stop button to which the operation signal is input. Specific processing contents in the reel stop processing will be described later.

  If the stop operation has not been received (step S23: NO), and if the process of step S24 is ended, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels 13a to 13c have been stopped (step S25). . When one or more reels among the reels 13a to 13c are not stopped (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S23. On the other hand, when all the reels 13a to 13c are stopped (step S25: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the combination of symbols displayed stopped on the effective lines L1 and L2 in each reel. A display result determination is performed to determine whether or not it corresponds to the stop position of the subject and, if so, the type of the stop target (step S26). That is, in the process of step S26, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a combination (combination) of symbols that can be identified from the winning information determined in the process of step S17 is actually won, and when winning is achieved. The combination of winning symbols (winning combination) is determined.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to pay out the medals to the player (step S27). In step S27, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is in the payout stop position, while it makes a negative determination if it is not in the payout stop position. When paying out medals (step S27: YES), the main control CPU 40a drives the hopper 26 to pay the player the number of medals determined for the combination (combination) of the winning symbols from the hopper 26. It takes out (Step S28). As described above, in the slot machine 10, medals can be paid out as a predetermined gaming value in accordance with the combination of the symbols displayed stopped on the display window portion 16, more specifically on the activated lines L1 and L2.

  Next, when the payout of medals is not performed (step S27: NO) and when the process of step S28 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends one variation game (step S29). In step S29, the main control CPU 40a performs control to shift the gaming state according to the combination (combination) of the symbols determined to be winning, and a winning instruction command indicating that it is determined to be winning, the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a Control to output to). The winning instruction command causes the sub-substrate 41 to grasp the winning of the symbol variation game (combination) indicated by the variation game start command.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs state flag setting processing for setting various flags in accordance with the gaming state and the result of the change game (step S30). In the process of step S30, the main control CPU 40a determines to shift to the RT state when winning in the promotion replay stop state in the non-RT state variation game. The CPU for main control 40a determines to shift to the non-RT state when winning at the bell spill stop in the variation game in the RT state. Then, when determining to shift the gaming state, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control RAM 40c to store gaming state information (such as a flag) capable of specifying the transition destination gaming state. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress processing relating to the execution of one fluctuation game, and shifts to the processing of step S11 again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, for example, according to the player's viewpoint, the fluctuation game is started by the start of the fluctuation of the symbol. Then, the variation game is ended with the payout of the medal when winning in the payout stop, and is ended by the variation stop of the symbol when not winning in the payout stop. Further, in the present embodiment, according to the internal processing in the slot machine 10, the variation game is started upon acceptance of the start operation in step S16 in the game progression processing, and the variation game is a step regarding payout of medals. It is ended by execution of processing of S27 and S28.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that a prize is won at the bonus stop in the process of step S26, the main control CPU 40a controls the bonus game from the next variation game. In the control during the bonus game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the medals paid out to the player from the first variation game after the start of the bonus game. Further, the main control CPU 40a ends the bonus game with the end of the variation game in which the number of payouts in the bonus game exceeds the maximum number of payouts.

Next, the reel stop processing executed by the main control CPU 40a in step S24 of the game progression processing will be described.
The main control CPU 40a is predetermined based on the winning information determined in the process of step S17 (winning information lottery process) in the game progression process and the operation mode (pushing order and operation timing) of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. From the symbols located within the pull-in range (4 symbols in the present embodiment), symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2 are searched. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the stepping motor so that the searched symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2. By executing such reel stop control, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the combination of symbols on the effective lines L1 and L2 as follows.

  That is, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the winning information t11 is determined, and at the timing at which the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can cause the cherry stop eye to stop and display on the valid lines L1 and L2. When there is a cherry stop eye on the effective lines L1 and L2, the stop display is made. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the winning information t11 has been determined, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can not stop displaying the cherry stop on the valid lines L1 and L2. At the timing (the cherry non-stop timing), the cherry spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information t21 and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is a timing at which the watermelon stop eye can be stopped and displayed on the valid lines L1 and L2 , Display the watermelon stop eye stop on the effective line L1, L2. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning information t21 has been determined, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can not stop the display of the watermelon stop on the valid lines L1 and L2. When it is the timing (watermelon non-stop timing), the watermelon spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1, L2.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the win information t31, the bell stop eyes are displayed on the effective lines L1, L2 regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. Let

  When the win information t32 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the effective line regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Stop display of bell stop on L1 and L2. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the win information t32, the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the third push order. The bell spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 regardless of the operation timing of

  When the winning information t33 is determined, the main control CPU 40a operates the operation timings of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the second push order. Regardless of the effective lines L1 and L2, the bell spill stop eye is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information t33, the main control CPU 40a relates to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Instead, the bell stop point is displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 to be stopped.

  When determining the winning information t41, the main control CPU 40a stops the normal replay stop eyes on the effective lines L1 and L2 regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. Display.

  When the winning information t42 is determined, the main control CPU 40a operates the operation timings of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the second push order. Regardless of the effective lines L1 and L2, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the win information t42, the main control CPU 40a relates to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Instead, the special replay stop eye is displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 to be stopped.

  If the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information t43, the main control CPU 40a operates the operation timings of the stop buttons 23a to 23c under the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first or third pressing order. Regardless of the effective lines L1 and L2, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the win information t43, the main control CPU 40a relates to the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Instead, the promotion replay is stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2.

  When the winning information t44 is determined, the main control CPU 40a operates the operation timings of the stop buttons 23a to 23c under the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the second push order. Regardless of the effective lines L1 and L2, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information t44, the main control CPU 40a relates to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Instead, the promotion replay is stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2. As described above, after the transition to the valid state, the main control CPU 40a can control the drum unit 13 so as to derive the symbol that can be derived according to the timing of each stop operation, triggered by the reception of each stop operation. It is configured.

Next, the freeze operation process executed by the main control CPU 40a in step S20 of the game progression process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the freeze operation process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a freeze operation execution condition (delay condition) is satisfied (step S41). In the present embodiment, the freeze operation execution condition is established with one of the conditions that the special replay is stopped in the previous variation game. If the freeze operation execution condition is not satisfied (step S41: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the freeze operation process.

  On the other hand, when the freeze operation execution condition is satisfied (step S41: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets a freeze effect start command to the sub substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a as information that can specify start of freeze effect). (Step S42).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the operation (specific operation) of the start lever 22 has become acceptable (step S43). In the present embodiment, while affirmative determination is made when a predetermined time has elapsed since the freeze effect start command or a reel operation end command to be described later is output, negative determination is made when the predetermined time has not elapsed. In the process of step S43, when the operation of the start lever 22 is not acceptable (step S43: NO), the main control CPU 40a stands by until the operation of the start lever 22 becomes acceptable. On the other hand, when the operation of the start lever 22 becomes acceptable (step S43: YES), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S44.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a freeze proceeding condition for the freezing operation to be satisfied is satisfied (step S44). In the present embodiment, when the start lever 22 is operated before the predetermined upper limit time elapses, or when the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the start lever 22 being operated. The freeze progress condition is satisfied. In the process of step S43, when the freeze proceeding condition is not satisfied (step S44: NO), the main control CPU 40a stands by until the freeze proceeding condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the freeze progress condition is satisfied (step S44: YES), the main control CPU 40a has already performed the pseudo fluctuation game a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment) in the freeze effect (freeze period) this time. It is determined whether it has been executed (step S45). In the process of step S45, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of times of execution of the pseudo variation game in the freeze effect of this time by referring to the number of execution completions stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  When the pseudo fluctuation game has been executed a predetermined number of times (step S45: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether to continue the freeze effect, that is, whether to start a new pseudo fluctuation game ( Step S46). In the process of step S46, the main control CPU 40a makes a positive determination when winning a freeze effect continuation lottery using a predetermined random number, while making a negative determination when it does not win a freeze effect continuation lottery. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value of the random number is assigned to either "winning" for continuation of the freeze effect or "non-winning" for non-continuing The freeze effect continuation lottery is performed by determining whether it is or not.

  When the freeze effect is not continued (step S46: NO), the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect end command to the sub substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a) as information that can specify the end of the freeze effect (step S47) . The main control CPU 40a updates and clears the number of executed times stored in the main control RAM 40c to zero. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the freeze operation process.

  In addition, when the pseudo fluctuation game has not been executed a predetermined number of times (step S45: NO), or when the freeze effect is continued (step S46: YES), the main control CPU 40a selects an effective line L1 in the present pseudo fluctuation game. , L2, and the stop point (combination of symbols) to be stopped and displayed is determined (step S48). In the process of step S <b> 48, the main control CPU 40 a determines a special stop by a stop allocation lottery using a predetermined random number. Further, in the process of step S48, the main control CPU 40a outputs a stop command to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41 a) as information that can specify the determined stop eye. The stop command can also be grasped as information for instructing the start of one simulated fluctuation game.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs freeze reel control for causing the reels 13a to 13c to perform operations on effects and to execute reel effects (step S49). In detail, in the process of step S49, the main control CPU 40a causes the respective reels 13a to 13c to start rotation on effect by outputting control signals to the respective stepping motors, thereby starting the simulated variation game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to each stepping motor to stop the rotation on the rendering on each of the reels 13a to 13c when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pseudo variation game, thereby causing pseudo variation. End the game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a causes the reels 13a to 13c so that the stop determined in the process of step S48 is stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 regardless of the presence or absence of the stop operation of the stop buttons 23a to 23c Control the action on the effect of 13c. That is, the main control CPU 40a can control the drum unit 13 so that the symbol is derived regardless of the timing of the stop operation even if the stop button 23a to 23c is stopped during the freeze period.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a outputs a reel operation end command to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) as information that can specify that each reel 13a to 13c has stopped the rotation on effect (step S50). ). The reel operation end command can also be grasped as information instructing the end of one pseudo fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of executed times stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding one. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S43.

  As described above, when the freeze operation execution condition is satisfied by having won the special replay stop, the execution of step S21 and subsequent steps of the game progress processing is delayed. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs control for delaying transition to a state in which a derivation operation for deriving the result of one fluctuation game is effective when the freeze operation execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a functions as a delay control unit.

  Further, when the freeze operation execution condition is satisfied, when the operation of the start lever 22 becomes acceptable (specific operation valid state), the progress condition of the freeze effect is determined by the operation (specific operation) of the start lever 22. When it is established, the freeze reel control is performed, and the game is advanced. On the other hand, the operation of the start lever 22 is not performed, and the progress condition of the freeze effect is satisfied even if the predetermined upper limit time passes, the freeze reel control is performed, and the game is advanced. In particular, when the start lever 22 is operated, the game can be advanced earlier than when the upper limit time elapses without the start lever 22 being operated. In addition, after the freeze reel control is performed, it is determined whether the freeze effect is to be performed again. That is, in response to the operation of the start lever 22, the main control CPU 40a performs control to advance the game, and determines whether to execute the pseudo variation game again. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a functions as a specific operation control means.

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, mode processing performed to execute each of the effect modes M1 and M2 will be described. The sub control CPU 41a stores the effect flag in the sub control RAM 41c as information that can specify the effect mode being executed. The sub control CPU 41a recognizes the type of effect mode being executed or to be executed based on the value set in the effect flag. Further, the sub control CPU 41a selects image data of the background image associated with the identifiable effect mode from the effect flags stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and effects based on the selected image data. The display device 14 is controlled.

  First, processing relating to the execution of the first effect mode M1 will be described. When the effect flag capable of specifying the first effect mode M1 is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a performs the processing described below.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation game start command capable of specifying any of the winning information t31 to t33 including the bell stop, a push order navigation effect for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop is The effect display device 14 is controlled not to display. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation game start command capable of specifying any of the winning information t43 and t44 including the promotion replay stop, a push order navigation to notify the pushing order necessary for winning the promotion replay stop eye. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to display the effect.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a performs mode transition lottery using a predetermined random number triggered by the input of the variation game start command, and determines whether or not to shift to the second effect mode M2. The sub control CPU 41a acquires the value of a predetermined random number from the sub control RAM 41c, and the "win" indicating that the value of the random number indicates the transition to the second effect mode M2 and the non transition to the second effect mode M2 A mode transition lottery is performed by determining which one of "non-winning" shown is a value assigned.

  When the mode change lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value of the effect flag to a value specifying the second effect mode M2 with the start of the current fluctuation game or the predetermined number of fluctuation games from the current fluctuation game. The value is updated, and the transition game is shifted to the second effect mode M2. When the mode change lottery is not won, the sub control CPU 41a does not update the value of the effect flag, and maintains the first effect mode M1 from the next variation game.

  Further, in the first effect mode M1, when the stop buttons 23a to 23c are not operated by the operation mode determined in advance in the first effect mode M1, the sub control CPU 41a applies a penalty disadvantageous to the player. This penalty can also be realized by providing a period for restricting the transition to the second effect mode M2 by, for example, control not to perform the mode transition lottery or “not winning” with a probability of 100%. In the present embodiment, a first pressing order is set as a predetermined operation mode.

  Next, processing relating to the execution of the second effect mode M2 will be described. When the effect flag capable of specifying the second effect mode M2 is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a performs the processing described below.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the mode transition lottery and shifts from the first effect mode M1 to the second effect mode M2, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) as the number of stay games controllable in the second effect mode M2. Are stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. The number of stay games is also the number of fluctuation games in which it is possible to execute the push order navigation effect which assists in the winning of the bell stopping eye (avoidance of winning of the bell spilling eye). During execution of the second effect mode M2, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of stay games by referring to the sub control RAM 41c each time the variable game start command is input. Then, when the number of stay games grasped is one or more, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts one from the stay games and updates the number, and controls the effect display device 14 to display various push order navigation effects. .

  More specifically, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a variation game start command capable of specifying any of the win information t31 to t33 including the bell stop, a push for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop is pressed. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the forward navigation effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the pushing order navigation effect of the content notifying the first pushing order when the win information t31 in which the bell stopping point of the pushing order is not associated is instructed. Control. As described above, in the second effect mode M2, since the winning of the bell stop and the avoidance of the winning of the bell spill are assisted, by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the pushing order navigation effect, the bell While being able to receive payout of the number of medals fixed to the stop, it is possible to prevent the gaming state from falling from the RT state to the non-RT state. Then, when the win for the bell stop is instructed by the win instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a does not update the value of the effect flag, and maintains the second effect mode M2 from the next variation game.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a change game start command capable of specifying any of the winning information t43 and t44 including the promotion replay stop, a push for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the promotion replay stop is performed. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the forward navigation effect. For example, when the win information t43 associated with the promotion replay stop order of the second pushing order is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect such that the pushing order navigation effect of the content notifying the second pushing order is displayed. The display device 14 is controlled. As described above, in the second effect mode M2, since the winning of the promotion replay stopping eye is assisted, the winning of the promotion replay stopping eye is achieved by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the notification content by the pushing order navigation effect. It can be generated to shift the gaming state from the non-RT state to the RT state.

  Then, in the slot machine 10, from the second effect mode M2 (so-called ART preparation mode), which is the non-RT state, to the second effect mode M2 (so-called, ART mode) which is the RT state. Migrated. The sub control CPU 41a notifies that it is a preparation period of the ART mode while transitioning to the second effect mode M2 which is the RT state after transitioning to the second effect mode M2 in the non-RT state. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display an image imitating a character string to be displayed (for example, “in preparation for the second effect mode” or the like).

  In addition, the secondary control CPU 41a performs freeze entry lottery using a predetermined random number, triggered by the input of the variation game start command capable of specifying the win information t42 including the special replay stop, and wins the special replay stop eye It is determined whether or not the effect of notifying the necessary operation mode of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is performed. The sub control CPU 41a acquires the value of a predetermined random number from the sub control RAM 41c, and either of the "winning" indicating that the value of the random number indicates the execution of the push navigational effect and the "not winning" indicating the non-executing A freeze entry lottery is performed depending on whether the value is assigned.

  The sub control CPU 41a notifies the operation timing necessary for winning the special replay stop eye, and the pushing order navigation effect for notifying the third pressing order necessary for winning the special replay stop eye when winning the freeze entry lottery. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the effect. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the win information t42 is determined, when the freeze entry lottery is won, the avoidance of the winning of the normal replay stop eye and the winning of the special replay stop eye are assisted. In this case, in the slot machine 10, by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the notification content in the effect display device 14, winning of the special replay stop eye is generated and the freeze effect is generated. Therefore, in the second effect mode M2, the control for displaying the effect of notifying the operation mode necessary for winning the special replay stop is the control for delaying the transition to the effective state and the occurrence of the freeze state. It becomes control.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41a does not win the freeze rush lottery, an operation necessary for pushing order navigation effect to notify the third pushing order necessary for winning the special replay stop eye, and operation necessary for winning the special replay stop eye The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to display the effect notifying the timing.

  Further, in the second effect mode M2, when the stop buttons 23a to 23c are not operated in a predetermined operation mode in the second effect mode M2, the sub control CPU 41a applies a penalty disadvantageous to the player. In this penalty, for example, by performing control not to perform the above-mentioned freeze entry lottery, or to "non-win" with 100% probability, a period is not generated to notify the operation mode necessary for winning special replay stop eye It can be realized by

  On the other hand, when the number of stay games grasped by the input of the fluctuation game start command is 0, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect flag to a value specifying the first effect mode M1, and this time The variation game is shifted to the first effect mode M1. In this case, in the first effect mode M1 after transition, the winning of the bell stopping eye and the avoidance of the winning of the bell spilling stop are not assisted even at the time of determination of the winning information t32 and t33 including the bell stopping eye. In principle, the player is awarded to the bell spill stop, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the non-RT state.

  As described above, since various push order navigation effects are performed in the second effect mode M2, the effect state for the player is advantageous compared to the first effect mode M1 in which the push order navigation effects are not performed. Then, the second effect mode M2 shifted to the RT state becomes an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and the sub control CPU 41a continues the advantageous gaming state over the period until the number of staying games as the specific period ends. It functions as game state control means capable of causing control to occur.

  Next, the freeze effect process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The sub control CPU 41a executes freeze effect processing in the freeze period, and causes the effect display device 14 to execute display effects associated with the reel effects.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the freeze effect process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a freeze effect start command has been input (step S101). When the freeze effect start command has not been input (step S101: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the freeze effect process. On the other hand, when the freeze effect start command is input (step S101: YES), the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the start effect of the freeze effect is displayed (step S102). Next, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the operation guidance effect is displayed (step S103).

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a freeze effect end command has been input (step S104). If the freeze effect end command has not been input (step S104: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether a stop command has been input (step S105). If the stop command has not been input (step S105: NO), the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S104. That is, the sub control CPU 41a stands by until any one of the freeze effect end command and the stop command is input.

  When the stop command is input (step S105: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of games to be added to the number of staying games in the second effect mode M2 (step S106). Specifically, in the process of step S106, the sub control CPU 41a acquires a value of a predetermined random number and determines the number of games to be added.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a adds and updates the number of added games determined in the process of step S106 to the number of stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c (step S107). The process of step S107 is control (increase control) for increasing the specific period.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether a reel operation end command has been input (step S108). If the reel operation end command has not been input (step S108: NO), the sub control CPU 41a waits until the reel operation end command is input.

  On the other hand, when the reel operation end command is input (step S108: YES), the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the benefit notification effect is displayed (step S109). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  When the freeze effect end command is input (step S104: YES), the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the end effect of the freeze effect is displayed (step S116). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the freeze effect process.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are configured to be connectable to the test apparatus 50 through the interface board 51 outside the machine. The test device 50 is a device that automatically performs a game test to confirm that the slot machine 10 is a product suitable for the market. A test signal for performing a test is input from the test apparatus 50 to the main substrate 40, and a test signal related to a test including game results is sent from the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 41 to the test apparatus 50. It is output.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 have connection terminals so that signals can be input to and output from the outside (interface board 51), and wiring patterns for transmitting signals to the connection terminals. Is provided. The number of slot machines to be tested is usually several, which is far less than slot machines placed on the market without testing. For this reason, in the present embodiment, both the connection terminal and the wiring pattern are provided. However, the connection terminal may not be mounted, and the connection terminal may be cut to be removable. Unnecessary signal input / output can be suppressed by removing the connection terminal sometimes.

  Test signals output from the main board 40 to the test apparatus 50 include a closing request signal, a start enable signal, a BB in-use signal, a replay game in-progress signal, first to third reel stop enable signals, and first to third reel index signals, A payout request signal, a winning information signal, a freeze effect signal, etc. are included.

  The insertion request signal is a signal that can specify whether or not the medal is required to be inserted (the medal can be inserted). The startable signal is a signal that can specify whether the game start operation is requested (the start operation can be received). The BB in-progress signal is a signal indicating that a bonus game is in progress. The replay game in progress signal is a signal indicating that a replay is in progress. The first to third reel stoppable signals are signals that can specify whether the stop operation of the first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c can be received. The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and are signals capable of specifying the passage of the reference position of the first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c. The payout request signal is a signal indicating whether or not the hopper 26 is driven. The winning information signal is a signal that can identify the winning information that has been won. The freeze effect signal is a signal that makes it possible to receive the operation of the start lever 22 in the freeze effect. In other words, the freeze effect signal is a signal that can identify that the freeze effect can be advanced according to the operation of the start lever 22, and causes the test apparatus 50 to output the start switch signal corresponding to the operation of the start lever 22. , And a signal to be input to the main substrate 40. As described above, the main control CPU 40 a of the main substrate 40 functions as an information output control unit that outputs a freeze effect signal.

The test signals output from the sub board 41 to the test apparatus 50 include a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, a game interruption signal, and the like.
The stop execution position signal is a signal indicating the stop operation position most recommended for a reel indicated by a stop reel designation signal described later. The stop reel designation signal is a signal that can identify one of the first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c that is most recommended. The combination of the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal makes it possible to specify the most recommended reel and stop operation position.

  Further, the test signals include a 1 BET switch signal, a MAX BET switch signal, a start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signals, and a payout switch signal. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as detection signals of various switches and sensors provided in the slot machine 10. These test signals are detected by the main board 40, and are made into respective test signals by the main control CPU 40a. The detection of the corresponding switch or sensor is determined.

  The 1 BET switch signal is a signal corresponding to the operation of the BET button 19. The MAX BET switch signal is a signal corresponding to the operation of the MAX BET button 20. The start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the operation of the start lever 22. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the operation of the respective stop buttons 23a to 23c. The payout switch signal is a signal indicating the payout of medals.

  Next, in the present embodiment, an example of the output timing of the test signal from the slot machine 10 and the input timing of the test signal to the slot machine 10 will be described. The input / output timing of signals in the slot machine 10 will be mainly described, and the description of the interface board 51 will be omitted. In addition, regarding the test signal and the test signal, except for the winning information signal, the signal is output at low level and the signal is not output at high level. Further, control by the main control CPU 40a will be described here using the main substrate 40.

First, a variation game in which the freeze effect is not performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the insertion of medals is required at the timing indicated by the reference T11, an insertion request signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50. The input request signal is input to the test apparatus 50, and when a predetermined time elapses, the MAX BET switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50 at a timing indicated by a reference T12. Accordingly, the game start operation is requested from the state where the insertion of the medal is requested, the output of the insertion request signal is ended, and the start enable signal is output from the main board 40 to the test apparatus 50. Ru. That is, the closing request signal is output in step S11 of FIG. 6, and if the determination is first affirmative in step S15, the start enabling signal is output.

  Next, a start enable signal is input to the test apparatus 50, and when a predetermined time passes, a start switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50 at a timing indicated by a reference T13. Along with this, the state where the game start operation is requested is not performed, and the output of the start enable signal ends. Next, a lottery of winning information is performed, and when a predetermined time passes, a winning information signal is output from the main board 40 to the test apparatus 50 at a timing indicated by a reference T14. That is, the winning information signal is output in step S17 of FIG.

  Next, when the minimum game time has elapsed, the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c is started, and when the constant speed rotation is reached, the stop operation of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can be accepted. The first to third reel stoppable signals are output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50. That is, if an affirmative determination is made in step S22 of FIG. 6, the first to third reel stop enable signals are output. The first to third reel stop enable signals are input to the test apparatus 50, and when the predetermined time elapses, the most recommended stop operation position (for example, cherry pattern stop) of the most recommended reel (for example, the first reel 13a) is stopped. The first reel stop switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50 at the timing indicated by the reference T16 so as to be the displayed position). Along with this, the output of the first to third reel stop enable signals is finished.

  Next, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the second and third reel stoppable signals are output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. The second and third reel stop enable signals are input to the test apparatus 50, and when the predetermined time elapses, the code is such that the most recommended reel (for example, the second reel 13b) becomes the most recommended stop operation position. The second reel stop switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50 at the timing shown in T18. Along with this, the output of the second and third reel stop enable signals is finished.

  Next, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the third reel stoppable signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50 at a timing indicated by a symbol T19. The third reel stop enable signal is input to the test apparatus 50, and when a predetermined time elapses, indicated by symbol T20 so that the most recommended reel (for example, the third reel 13c) becomes the most recommended stop operation position. At timing, the third reel stop switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50. Along with this, the output of the third reel stop enable signal ends.

  Next, the display result determination is performed, and when the payout of the medal is performed, the payout request signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50 at the timing indicated by the code T21. That is, a payout request signal is output in step S28 of FIG. When a payout request signal is input to the test apparatus 50 and a predetermined time elapses, the payout switch signal is a test apparatus at a timing indicated by reference characters T22 to T27 so that medals corresponding to the display result determination are paid out. 50 are input to the main substrate 40. Along with this, the output of the payout request signal ends, and the fluctuation game ends.

On the other hand, a fluctuation game in which a freeze effect is performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, at timings indicated by reference numerals T11 to T14, control is performed in the same manner as in the variation game in which the freeze effect is not performed.

  Next, the freeze information is started when the winning information signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50 at the timing shown by the code T14, and when a predetermined time (corresponding to the execution time of the start effect) has elapsed, the code T31. At the timing shown in FIG. 5, the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, and a freeze effect signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50. That is, the freeze effect signal is output when it is determined in step S43 of FIG. 7 that the progress condition is determined. When a freeze effect signal is input to the test apparatus 50 and a predetermined time before the upper limit time for which the operation of the start lever 22 can be received has elapsed, a start switch signal from the test apparatus 50 is generated at a timing indicated by a symbol T32. It is input to the main board 40. Along with this, the output of the freeze effect signal ends.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continuously executed, when the predetermined time (corresponding to the execution time of the benefit notification effect) elapses, the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted at the timing indicated by the code T33, and the freeze operation is performed. An effect signal is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50. That is, the freeze effect signal is output when it is determined in step S43 of FIG. 7 that the progress condition is determined. When a freeze effect signal is input to the test apparatus 50 and a predetermined time before the upper limit time elapses, a start switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 from the test apparatus 50 at a timing indicated by a reference T34. Along with this, the output of the freeze effect signal ends.

Next, when the freeze effect is continuously executed, control is performed in the same manner as the timings indicated by the symbols T33 and T34 at the timings indicated by the symbols T35 and T36.
Next, even when the freeze effect is not continuously executed, when the predetermined time (corresponding to the execution time of the benefit notification effect) elapses, the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted at the timing shown by the code T37, and the freeze effect signal Is output from the main substrate 40 to the test apparatus 50. That is, the freeze effect signal is output when it is determined in step S43 of FIG. 7 that the progress condition is determined. When a freeze effect signal is input to the test apparatus 50 and a predetermined time before the upper limit time elapses, a start switch signal is input from the test apparatus 50 to the main substrate 40 at a timing indicated by a reference T38. Then, when a predetermined time (corresponding to the execution time of the end effect) has elapsed, at timings indicated by reference signs T39 to T51, control is performed in the same manner as timings indicated by reference signs T15 to T27 in the variation game in which the freeze effect is not executed.

  As described above, the freeze effect signal is output from the main substrate 40 before the upper limit time elapses, and the start switch signal is input to the main substrate 40, so that the operation is smoothly performed without waiting until the upper limit time elapses. It is possible to advance freeze production. Therefore, the fluctuation game can be smoothly progressed, and more accurate test results can be obtained.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A control for outputting a freeze effect signal (specific operation valid state information) that can specify that the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted (specific operation valid state) to the test apparatus 50 is To be done. For this reason, it becomes possible to specify that the specific operation valid state is attained by the test apparatus 50. Then, when a signal for operating the start lever 22 is input in the specific operation valid state, the game can be smoothly advanced, and the operation rate in the test can be made as close as possible to the operation rate in the market, which is more accurate Test results can be obtained.

  (2) Even when the transition to the specific operation existence state is executed a plurality of times in one variation game, the game can be smoothly progressed, and the operation rate in the test approaches the operation rate in the market as much as possible. It is possible to obtain more accurate test results.

  (3) In accordance with the operation of the start lever 22, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect is continuously performed in one variation game. For this reason, even if it is not determined in advance whether or not the freeze effect is continuously executed, and whether or not to shift to the specific operation valid state again, the transition period of the specific operation valid state by the test apparatus 50 The game can be made to progress smoothly, and more accurate test results can be obtained.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, after the start of the next variation game in which the special replay stop is stopped and displayed, the freeze operation is performed in the middle of the variation game. In the second embodiment, the freeze operation is performed in a period until the variation game is ended after the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed in the variation game. That is, the freeze period is set to a period until the variation game is ended after the special replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated lines L1 and L2 in one variation game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined that the special replay is stopped at the special replay stop in step S26, the process of step S20 is executed and the freeze operation is performed after the process of step S26 is completed. Become. Thus, although the derivation operation valid state in the fluctuation game in which the freeze operation is performed is not delayed, the derivation operation valid state in the fluctuation game after the next time is delayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, at timings indicated by reference numerals T11 to T20, control is performed in the same manner as in the variation game in which the freeze effect is not performed. Next, at timings indicated by reference characters T61 to T68, control is performed in the same manner as the timings indicated by reference characters T31 to T38 in the variation game shown in FIG. And in the timing shown to code | symbol T69-T75, it controls similarly to the timing shown to code | symbol T21-T27 in the fluctuation game which does not perform freeze production.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, one type of freeze effect signal is output from the main substrate 40. In the third embodiment, control is performed so that a plurality of types of freeze effect signals that make it possible to specify an operation mode can be output from the sub substrate 41.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of types of freeze effect signals can be output from the sub substrate 41. Specifically, the freeze effect signals 1 to 6 are included in the plurality of types of freeze effect signals.

  The freeze effect 1 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the MAX BET button 20. The freeze effect 2 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the start lever 22. The freeze effect 3 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the first stop button 23a. The freeze effect 4 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the second stop button 23b. The freeze effect 5 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the third stop button 23c. The freeze effect 6 signal is a signal indicating that the freeze effect proceeds by the operation of the BET button 19. These freeze effect signals are output from the main substrate 40 to the sub substrate 41 when the predetermined operation for advancing the freeze effect becomes acceptable, and accordingly, the sub substrate 41 is output to the test apparatus 50. The Rukoto.

  As described above, even if any of a plurality of types of operations is adopted as the specific operation, the freeze effect signal is output so that the specific operation can be specified. Operations can be identified.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, when the freeze effect is started on the main substrate 40 and the operation of the start lever 22 becomes acceptable, the operation of the start lever 22 from the main substrate 40 to the sub substrate 41 is performed. A freeze effect signal (freeze effect command) shown is output. When the freeze effect signal is input to the sub substrate 41, the freeze effect 2 signal is output from the sub substrate 41 to the test apparatus 50 through the interface substrate 51 while waiting for a predetermined time (300 ms in the present embodiment). In the test apparatus 50, when the freeze effect 2 signal is input, the start switch signal is output to the main substrate 40 via the interface substrate 51.

  Particularly, for example, when the freeze effect is advanced by continuously operating the MAX BET button 20 (so-called "continuous hit"), the freeze effect signal for advancing the freeze effect according to the operation of the MAX BET button 20 is It is output. In this case, by outputting the freeze effect signal after waiting for a predetermined time on the sub substrate 41, the control load related to the output of the freeze effect signal can be reduced, and control with the interface substrate 51 and the test apparatus 50 is performed. It can be harmonized with the above.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

In the fourth embodiment, although the freeze effect signal can be output from the main substrate 40, whether to enable or disable the freeze effect signal can be settable according to the operation of the tester.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the interface board 51 is provided with an output changeover switch 51a and an output circuit 51b. When the freeze effect signal is input, the output changeover switch 51a can switch whether or not to output a signal to the output circuit 51b by an operation of a tester or the like. Specifically, when the freeze effect signal is input, the signal is output to the output circuit 51b when the output changeover switch 51a is turned on, and when the output changeover switch 51a is turned off, the signal is output circuit It is not output to 51b.

  In the test apparatus 50, when the freeze effect signal is input, the signal is output to the output circuit 51b. The output circuit 51b outputs the logical sum of the signal from the output changeover switch 51a and the signal from the test apparatus 50 to the main board 40 as a start switch signal. For this reason, when the freeze effect signal is input, the start switch signal is input to the main substrate 40 when the output changeover switch 51a is turned on, but when the output changeover switch 51a is turned off, the start is started. The switch signal is not input to the main board 40.

The embodiment is not limited to the above, and may be embodied as follows, for example.
The output changeover switch 51a may be capable of changing whether or not to output a signal by a program or the like.

  The test apparatus 50 may or may not always output a signal to the output circuit 51b. That is, the start switch signal itself may be output from the test apparatus 50 itself or from the interface board 51.

The output changeover switch 51 a or the output circuit 51 b may be provided on the main substrate 40 or the sub substrate 41, or may be provided on the test apparatus 50.
The interface substrate 51 and the test apparatus 50 may be integrally configured, or the interface substrate 51 may be integrally configured with the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 41. As described above, the interface substrate 51 may not be provided, and even if the interface substrate 51 is provided, only transmission of signals between the slot machine 10 and the test apparatus 50 may be performed. Further, as the slot machine 10 (the main board 40 and the sub board 41), at least control for outputting a freeze effect signal may be performed.

  -Although output was performed using a wire for each of a plurality of types of freeze effect signals, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of freeze effect signals may be encoded so as to be identifiable and output using common wiring . Further, a plurality of types of freeze effect signals may be output from the main substrate 40, or may be output separately from the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 41.

  The upper limit time may not be defined in a state where the operation of the start lever 22 can be received. That is, control may be performed so that the freeze effect does not proceed unless the operation of the start lever 22 is accepted. In this manner, it is only necessary to be able to control so that the freeze effect or the variation game (game) itself proceeds by at least the operation of the start lever 22.

  -A plurality of freeze effects may be performed in one fluctuation game, or one freeze effect may be performed. In addition, the freeze effect may be executed across a plurality of continuous fluctuation games.

  The freeze effect signal indicating that the operation of the start lever 22 can be received is output when the operation of the start lever 22 for advancing the freeze effect can be received, but the present invention is limited thereto Absent. For example, in response to the start of the variation game, a freeze effect signal may be output which indicates the time until the operation of the start lever 22 becomes acceptable. That is, it is only necessary to specify the transition period in which the operation of the start lever 22 for advancing the freeze effect can be received.

  -In one variation game, it is possible to specify that a signal indicating the operation of the start lever 22 be input if the state where the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted is finished when the freeze effect is performed It is sufficient if a freeze effect signal is output. That is, a signal for advancing the game may be output as much as possible.

  When the freeze effect is executed, the number of staying games in the second effect mode M2 may not be increased according to the operation of the start lever 22, and the reels 13a to 13c do not necessarily rotate. It is also good. That is, in the case where the progress of the game is delayed, at least the game may progress in accordance with the operation of the start lever 22.

  The stop buttons 23a to 23c, the BET button 19 and the like may be adopted as operation means for advancing the freeze effect, and the operation mode such as the number of times of operation and the operation timing is not limited.

  The main board 40, the sub board 41, the interface board 51, and the test apparatus 50 receive the input signal even if control is made to output a predetermined signal when a predetermined time has elapsed after the input signal is input. Control may be made to output a predetermined signal immediately after being sent.

  The freeze effect may be an effect that does not include rotation (rotation) on the effects by the reels 13a to 13c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may maintain the state in which the reels 13a to 13c are stopped during the freeze period, and the sub control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 14 so that a predetermined effect is displayed.

-The execution mode (the contents of the effect) of the display effect constituting the freeze effect may be changed as appropriate.
The freeze effect may be an effect that does not involve the display effect by the effect display device 14. The freeze effect is configured to include one or more effects among display effect by the effect display device 14, sound effect by the speaker SP, light emission effect by the decoration lamp SR, and movable object effect for operating the movable body. May be

The type and number of combinations (special stops) of symbols on effects to be stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 and L2 in the freeze effect may be changed as appropriate.
The sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop buttons 23a to 23c required to stop and display the special replay stop eye on the effective lines L1 and L2 when the win information t42 including the special replay stop eye is determined. You may be made to perform the presentation which announces. According to this another example, it can be understood that the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze effect can be performed depending on whether or not the win information t42 is determined with the start operation as a trigger.

  The operation mode (order of pressing) of the stop buttons 23a to 23c necessary for displaying the predetermined stop on the effective lines L1 and L2 may be changed as appropriate. For example, among the stop buttons 23a to 23c, a stop may be provided in which the pressing order of the first to third stop buttons is defined. In this case, it is preferable that the sub control CPU 41a execute the push order navigation effect with contents notifying of the operation order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c associated with the determined stop position.

The type and number of winning information may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the number and type of combinations (combinations) of symbols to be associated with the winning information may be changed.
-The type and the number of combinations (combinations) of symbols for which awards have been determined may be changed as appropriate.

-The number of medals paid out (a prize) associated with a combination of symbols may be changed.
-The combination of the symbol display position which comprises the effective line in the display window part 16, and the number of objects of an effective line may be changed suitably.

The maximum bet number that can be set may be changed according to the gaming state.
-The combination of the symbols which determined the grant of the bonus game as a prize may be omitted.
A single substrate may be provided in which the function of the main substrate 40 and the function of the sub substrate 41 are integrated. Further, instead of the sub-substrate 41, a substrate for specialized control of the effect display device 14, a substrate for specialized control of the speaker SP, a substrate for specialized control of the decoration lamp SR, and control by these substrates are integrated. And a substrate to be controlled.

The embodiment may be embodied in a slot machine (roll-type game machine) that uses gaming balls (pachinko balls) as gaming media.
Hereinafter, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modification will be additionally described.

  (A) The specific operation control means can execute the transition to the specific operation valid state a plurality of times in a unit game including at least a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied to when the display result is displayed on the result display unit. To control.

  (B) When the control for delaying the transition to the derivation operation valid state is performed by the delay control means, the specific operation control means performs the unit game according to the specific operation in the specific operation valid state. In the above, it is determined whether or not to shift to the specific operation valid state again.

  (Iii) The specific operation valid state information is information for causing the test apparatus to output information indicating the specific operation.

  Reference Signs List 13 drum unit 13a to 13c reel (result display portion) 16 display window portion 22 start lever 40 main board 40a main control CPU (delay control means, specific operation control means, information output control Means), 41 ... secondary board, 41a ... CPU for secondary control, 41c ... RAM for secondary control, 50 ... testing apparatus, 51 ... interface board.

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine in which the display result is displayed on the result display unit in accordance with the derivation operation,
It has delay control means that enables delay control to delay the progress of the game by the establishment of the delay condition,
When the delay control is performed, when a specific operation is performed until a predetermined effective time elapses from the transition to the specific operation valid state, or a predetermined effective time from the transition to the specific operation valid state When the specific operation valid state ends and the specific operation valid state ends, the delay control can be ended.
If the number of transitions made to the specific operation valid state before the delay control ends is less than the specified number, the delay control is continued after the specific operation valid state ends, and the specific operation valid state is set again. When the number of transitions is equal to or more than the specified number while transitioning, there are cases where the delay control is continued and when it is ended after the specific operation valid state is ended,
The prescribed number of times is a number of times greater than one,
And what Re in accordance operation of the plurality of operating means provided separately is a specific operation, the specific operation valid state information that can specify both the transition period to a specific operation valid state, the specific operation valid state With output means for outputting to the test device in response to the transition to
The gaming machine, wherein the output means is means for outputting the specific operation valid state information to a test apparatus every transition to the specific operation valid state until the delay control is finished.