JP5782653B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

In a case where main effects are continuously generated over a plurality of games, inconsistency with sub-effects due to the unintentional occurrence of main effects is avoided as much as possible. In a specific game period (specific freeze period) that is repeatedly set by winning a loop lottery, whether or not a privilege is given (added) for a sub-effect according to the mode of the main effect (rotation effect) To decide. A transition to the specific game period is made according to the specific operation mode of the predetermined operation means, and the sub-control device 200 notifies the specific operation mode based on the achievement of the predetermined condition. If the specific game period is set when the sub control device 200 is not informing the specific operation mode, the predetermined privilege related to the sub effect is not given and all the stored information regarding the achievement of the predetermined condition is deleted. [Selection] Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a rotating reel that is stopped by a stop operation.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, an effect is provided in which a player is notified of the lottery result of a role lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination associated with a predetermined symbol combination is won by various methods. It is formed as follows. Also, as a control device that controls the operation of the gaming machine, a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control device that controls an effect associated with the game by unidirectionally inputting an output signal from the main control device And are provided. In addition, as an aspect of an effect (main effect) based on the control of the main control device, a freeze in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped and a spinning effect in which the rotating reel is operated in a different mode during the freeze are widely known. ing.
For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a freeze is released when a player performs a predetermined switch operation during the freeze, and Patent Document 2 describes that the player sets an operation switch within a grace period. It is described that the freeze that has been decided to be executed can be canceled by operating in a short time that falls within the range. Patent Document 3 describes that in a predetermined game period in which a lot of continuous effects occur, the freeze execution lottery is not performed and the continuous effects are not interrupted by the freeze. No. 4 describes that when the execution of the freeze is decided, a prohibition period for prohibiting the freeze lottery is set thereafter, and an effect is given to imply the occurrence of the freeze during the prohibition period. Further, Patent Document 5 describes that the freeze time can be reset by extending the freeze time every time the start lever is operated during the freeze.
As described above, various specifications have been devised for the freezing and the spinning production as the main production, but these are processing only for the main production during one game that occurs when a predetermined opportunity is met. The case where the main effect continuously occurs over a plurality of games is not assumed.

  On the other hand, when a specific main effect such as a freeze or a spinning effect is executed, there may be a case where some privilege (for example, a privilege related to AT) is given in the sub-control device. In such a specification, a specific main effect is executed according to a specific operation of the player (for example, the order of operation of the stop switch), and when the sub-control device permits granting of a privilege, On the other hand, a technique is generally adopted in which notification regarding a specific operation is performed. And when privilege grant is not permitted in a sub control device (when notification about specific operation is not performed), even if a specific main effect is performed, a privilege is not provided and it corresponds to a main effect. It is conceivable that the sub-production (sub-production related to privilege provision) is not performed. However, when a specific main effect is continuously generated over a plurality of games, the main effect ends when the specific main effect is started in a state where privilege granting is not permitted in the sub-control device. Until then, there is a problem that the consistency between the main effect and the sub effect cannot be obtained.

  By the way, in a specific gaming state (during AT), in a gaming machine having a function of increasing the number of balls by performing an effect (such as batting order navigation) that assists the winning of a specific role based on the control of the sub-control device, When a specific combination wins when not in a specific gaming state, or when a stop operation is performed in a batting order that allows the specific combination to be awarded, as a sanctions for the player, for example, AT lottery is not performed for a certain period , May impose certain penalties. As a related technique, Patent Document 6 describes that if a rotating reel is kept rotating for a certain period of time, a penalty of invalidating a lottery result of lottery determination or a lottery result and entering a non-lottery state is imposed. Has been.

JP 2009-285173 A JP 2010-274015 A JP 2013-116259 A JP 2011-19856 A JP2013-132430A JP 2008-99844 A

  Based on the above-described prior art, the present invention can continuously generate a main effect over a plurality of games to further increase the player's expectation, and a sub-effect by continuously generating an unintended main effect. The aim is to avoid inconsistencies in the system as much as possible.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention (slot machine S) includes a plurality of reels 61 to 63 in which a plurality of symbols is attached to the outer peripheral surface, a start switch 20 for rotating the plurality of reels 61 to 63, a plurality of stop switch 31-33 for stopping the reels 61 to 63 of the rotating individually rotating the reels 61 to 63 on the basis of the operation of the start switch 20, the operation of the stop switch 31-33 said rotary reel 61 to 63 is stopped based, the main control unit 100 for controlling the progress of the game, the are possible inputs the output information from the main control unit 100 can not information output to the main control device 100 a sub-control unit 200 that is formed to comprise at least, as a director, a main Starring said main controller 100 manages If, according to the gaming machine where the sub-control unit 200 and a sub-presentation to manage.

In addition, the sub control device may be configured such that the main control device 100 is configured to have a plurality of predetermined operations based on predetermined operation means including the start switch 20 and the stop switches 31 to 33 being operated in a specific operation mode. A specific game period (specific freeze period) over a number of games can be set, and during the specific game period, a main effect selected from a plurality of types of modes can be executed for each game. Note that the specific game period may be set based on the predetermined operation means being operated a plurality of times in the specific operation mode. In addition, the sub-control device 200 provides a privilege that is an effect state in which a predetermined privilege (for example, addition of the number of AT or ART games) can be provided at a predetermined opportunity (special ART transfer lottery) during the game The transition to the state (special ART state) can be determined, and when the transition to the privilege granting state is determined (in the special ART preparation state), the specific operation mode of the predetermined operation means is played notifiable to towards the user, on the accordance the notification predetermined operation means when said said certain game period is operated in a specific operation mode is set, which is shifted an effect state to the privilege granting state, depending on the mode of the main effect that is performed during the certain game period, it is possible to impart the benefits. Then, when the sub-control device 200 has decided to shift to the privilege granting state and is notifying the specific operation mode to the player, the predetermined operation means performs the specific operation according to the notification. When the operation mode is not operated, the notification of the specific operation mode is made in a state in which the privilege that can be granted during the specific game period is reduced (special ART penalty is set) and the privilege is decreased. wherein the predetermined operation means is operated Rukoto, the specific game time is set, and if the effect state is shifted to the bonus providing state, the embodiment of the main effect that is performed during the certain game time as Accordingly, when the privilege is granted, the privilege is formed so as to be given less than when the decision to reduce the privilege is not made.

Here, the “main effect” includes a freeze in which the progress of the game is stopped and a spinning effect by the operation mode of the rotary reels 61 to 63 .

In the present invention, during the specific game period in which the privilege related to the sub-effect can be given, the privilege grant is determined corresponding to the main effect, so that the game during the period can be excited .

In addition, when the predetermined operation means is not operated according to the notification of the specific operation mode and the specific game period is not set, a determination to reduce the granted privilege is made, and after that, when the specific game period is set, a determination to reduce the granted privilege Since less rewards are given than when not being played, it is possible not to impose excessive penalties for operational mistakes and to play specific games without intentionally following the notification of specific operation modes It is possible to extend the period until the period is started and to eliminate the strategy of prolonging the state in which the transition to an advantageous state in which privilege grant is guaranteed is confirmed.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to continuously generate a main effect over a plurality of games, to further increase the player's expectation, and to produce a sub-effect by continuously generating an unintended main effect. Can be avoided as much as possible.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of a rotating reel. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a conceptual diagram of a role lottery table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination displayed corresponding to a striking order. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing symbol combinations displayed on a symbol display window. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing transition of an internal lottery state. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a specific hitting order and a signal output hitting order. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing one set of specific freeze periods and a diagram showing a freeze scenario. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the lottery table used in the explanatory drawing of the aspect of the spinning effect during a specific freeze period, and a specific freeze period. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing transition of the production state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation selected corresponding to a loop probability. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a game control process in one game based on the control of the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the process accompanying the role lottery in the game control process in 1 game. FIG. 16 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 15. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start process of a rotation reel among the game control processes in 1 game. It is a flowchart which shows the specific freeze determination process among the game control processes in 1 game. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the specific freeze of the specific freeze determination processes. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a penalty determination process based on the control of the sub-control device.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot Machine S)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S includes a rectangular casing B having an opening on the front side (the front side facing the player), and a front door D that closes the opening of the casing B. Yes.
Inside the housing B is a control device 1 for controlling the operation of the slot machine S, a reel unit 2 having three rotating reels 61, 62, 63 with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and a medal. In addition, a hopper unit 3 for paying out stored medals, a power supply device 4 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine S, and the like are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door D is formed with a symbol display window W through which the symbols of the three rotary reels 61 to 63 can be visually recognized. The lower part of the symbol display window W and substantially the center in the height direction of the slot machine S is a counter-like operation unit C provided with an operation switch for operating the slot machine S. A medal slot 5 is provided at the upper right end of the operation unit C, and a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine S, is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit C for playing a game. A bet switch 10 is provided to replace the bet.

  Further, a start switch 20 for starting rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is provided on the front left side of the operation unit C, and three rotary reels 61 to 63 are individually provided in the center of the front of the operation unit C. Three stop switches 31, 32, 33 for stopping are provided. Specifically, the stop switch 31 positioned on the left side stops the rotary reel 61 positioned on the left side, and the stop switch 32 positioned on the center stops the rotary reel 62 positioned in the center. The stop switch 33 located at the position stops the rotary reel 63 located on the right side. A settlement switch 40 is provided at the front left end of the operation unit C to refund credits.

The bet switch 10 is a button switch that can be moved in the vertical direction. A detection unit that detects the movement of the button position is provided on the inside of the bet switch 10. It is handled as an operation signal for the bet switch 10.
The start switch 20 is a lever switch that can be swung in the vertical direction. A detection unit that detects the movement of the lever by a pressing operation is provided inside the housing of the start switch 200. The detection signal is handled as an operation signal for the start switch 20.
The stop switches 31 to 33 are button switches that can be moved in the front-rear direction, and a detection unit that detects the position movement of the button by a pressing operation, although not particularly illustrated, is provided inside the housing of each stop switch 31 to 33. Are provided, and the detection signal of the detection unit is handled as an operation signal of each stop switch 31-33.
As an operation switch provided in the operation unit C, an effect switch that allows the player to select the content of the effect may be provided.

  In the front door D, an image display unit 70 such as a liquid crystal display device is provided above the symbol display window W, and on the side of the front door D located on both sides of the symbol display window W and on the upper end of the front door D. , A lamp 80 is provided. In addition, a lower tray 6 capable of storing medals is provided at the lower portion of the front door D, and medals paid out from the hopper unit 3 are discharged to the lower tray 6 on the back wall of the lower tray 6. For this purpose, a medal discharge port 8 and speakers 90 arranged on both sides of the medal discharge port 8 are provided. A medal selector 7 is provided below the medal insertion slot 5 and behind the front door D for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

  The reel unit 2 includes three reel motors M1, M2, and M3 (see FIG. 2) fixed to a frame (not shown), and three rotary reels 61 fixed to the drive shafts of the reel motors M1 to M3. To 63 and a motor drive board (not shown) for driving the reel motors M1 to M3. Although not shown, a rotating reel 61 is fixed to the reel motor M1, a rotating reel 62 is fixed to the reel motor M2, and a rotating reel 63 is fixed to the reel motor M3.

  Each of the reel motors M1 to M3 is a stepping motor, and includes a rotor connected to a drive shaft and a four-phase coil (not shown). When the coils are sequentially excited, the rotor rotates and the drive shaft is driven. Rotates, and the rotating reels 61 to 63 fixed to the drive shaft rotate. The four-phase coil is excited when a predetermined drive pulse is supplied to the motor drive board, and the number of drive pulses and the pulse width are controlled, whereby the symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63 are controlled. So that the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be rotated (forward rotation) so as to pass through the symbol display window W from the upper side to the lower side, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be stopped in symbol units. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 61 to 63, a white 7 symbol, a black BAR symbol, a blue BAR symbol, a red BAR symbol, a replay a symbol, and a replay b symbol (also referred to as a replay symbol), A plurality of types of symbols such as a watermelon a symbol and a watermelon b symbol (also referred to as a watermelon symbol), a bell symbol, and a cherry symbol are attached to each one of the rotating reels. Here, an area for one symbol displayed on the rotating reel is referred to as one frame, and each of the rotating reels 61 to 63 has 21 frames equally divided corresponding to 21 symbols. Then, three symbols arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are visible from the symbol display window W.

  Here, as the display positions for visually recognizing the symbols through the symbol display window W, the upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each of the rotary reels 61 to 63, and an effective line is obtained depending on the combination of the display positions of the respective rotary reels 61 to 63. Is set. The effective line is effective for winning a line (winning line) that can connect 9 symbols in total, 3 vertically 3 by 3 at each display position of the three reels 61 to 63. Is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a middle stage line L that connects symbols located in the middle stages of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is set as a winning line. In the present embodiment, it is possible to bet (hang) three medals in order to perform one game. When three medals are bet, the winning line L becomes effective, It becomes an effective line. In the slot machine S, the symbol combination associated with the combination is placed on the effective line by the stop symbols of the rotating reels 61 to 63 which are started to rotate by the operation of the start switch 20 and stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33. When displayed (hereinafter referred to as winning), a profit corresponding to the combination is given.

(Control device 1)
The control device 1 includes a main board unit that houses a main board in a main board case (not shown), and a sub board unit that houses a sub board in a sub board case (not shown). The main board and the sub board are control boards on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted. The main board constitutes a main control device 100 (see FIG. 2) that controls the game of the slot machine S. And a sub-control device 200 (see FIG. 2) that performs control related to notification. In addition, between the main control device 100 and the sub control device 200, commands and data are output only to one side from the main control device 100 to the sub control device 200, and from the sub control device 200 to the main control device 100. Command and data are not output.

(Main control device 100)
The main control device 100 controls rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on operations of the start switch 20 and stop switches 31 to 33.
As shown in FIG. 2, a medal sensor 7A, a reel sensor 2A, a payout sensor 3A, a bet switch 10, a start switch 20, stop switches 61 to 63, and a settlement switch 40 are connected to the input side of the main controller 100. Yes. Here, the medal sensor 7A is a detection unit provided in the medal selector 7, as shown in FIG. 1, for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 and transferred to the hopper unit 3. is there. Although not shown, the reel sensor 2A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 2, and detects the start index provided on the rotary reels 61 to 63 to detect the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63. Is for. Although not shown, the payout sensor 3A is a detection unit provided in the hopper unit 3 and detects a medal paid out from the medal payout device.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, reel motors M <b> 1 to M <b> 3, a hopper motor 3 </ b> B, a blocker 7 </ b> B, a bet display unit 11 and a credit display unit 12 are connected to the output side of the main controller 100. Although not shown, the hopper motor 3B is for driving a medal payout device that discharges medals stored in the hopper unit 3 one by one. Although not shown, the blocker 7B is a medal cancellation device for discharging medals passing through the medal selector 4 to the outside of the medal selector 4 before being detected by the medal sensor 7A. The discharged medals are returned to the lower plate 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the bet display unit 11 is a light emitting display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and emits light that emits the number of medals placed (bet) for one game. It is displayed according to the number of areas. Similarly, the credit display unit 12 is a 7-segment display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and displays the number of credited medals in numbers.

  Although not shown, the main board constituting the main control device 100 is a ROM that stores a program and data related to a game, a main CPU that performs control related to the progress of the game based on a program stored in the ROM, and the like. Various electronic components such as an RWM and an I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the game are provided. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, and as shown in FIG. 2, the insertion control means 110, the role lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the game result determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the internal lottery It functions as each means of the state transition means 160, the freeze control means 170, the rotation effect determination means 180, and the external signal output means 190.

(Input control means 110)
The insertion control means 110 is a medal for performing one game based on the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 5 or the operation of the bet switch 10 (hereinafter referred to as an insertion operation) and the determination result of the game result determination means 140. This is for setting a state where a bet is placed (bet state).

  Specifically, the insertion control unit 110 inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 5 and the medal sensor 7A detects the medal, and the medal in which the detected number of medals is betted up to a specified number. And set the bet state. The bet number is displayed on the bet display section 11. The prescribed number is the number of medals that can be used for one game. In the present embodiment, there are cases where the prescribed number is 3 and 2. Further, when medals are inserted in excess of the prescribed number, the inserted medals are handled as being stored (credited) electronically in the slot machine S up to a predetermined number (50). The number of credits is displayed on the credit display unit 12. In addition, when the number of credits reaches a predetermined number, the blocker 7B is activated and the medal inserted from the medal slot 5 is canceled.

The insertion control means 110 bets credited medals up to a specified number as the bet switch 10 is operated and the operation signal of the bet switch 10 is input in a state where the credit is made. Handle as a medal and set the bet state. That is, in accordance with the input of the operation signal of the bet switch 10, the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 12 is displayed by being reduced by a specified number, and the specified number of bets is displayed on the bet display unit 11. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of medals (three) are betted each time the bet switch 10 is operated, but one medal is operated every time the bet switch 10 is operated. May be bet. Alternatively, a single bet switch for betting one medal for each operation may be provided separately.
Further, when the game result determination unit 140 determines a replay winning to be described later, the insertion control unit 110 automatically sets a bet state with the same bet number as the previous game. The automatic setting of the betting state by the insertion control means 110 is referred to as re-game operation.

(Role lottery means 120)
The combination lottery means 120 performs a combination lottery for determining whether or not the “combination” is associated with a predetermined combination of symbols based on the symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63. A generating means, a random number extracting means, a winning lottery table, a determining means, and a winning state setting means are provided. The random number generation means is a loop counter that repeatedly counts a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 65535) for a fixed time, and the random number extraction means calculates the count value of the loop counter at the timing when the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. Read and store. Although the loop counter does not generate random numbers, random number extraction means can extract random numbers by reading the count value of the loop counter. The winning lottery table defines the winning area for each winning with the numerical values counted by the loop counter (all random numbers that can be generated by the random number generating means) as the entire area. The judging means collates the count value read by the count value extracting means with the winning area of the winning lottery table, and when the count value belongs to a predetermined winning area, determines the winning corresponding to the winning area, If any of the areas does not belong to the wrong area, the player decides “losing”. The winning state setting means sets a winning state by establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning when the determining means determines winning.

The winning combination includes a small winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and a replay in which a game can be replayed without performing a throwing operation in the next game due to winning.
As the small role, as shown in FIG. 4, seven bell roles from bell 1 to bell 7, a watermelon role and a cherry role are provided. Each bell combination is associated with a symbol combination formed by combining a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon symbol, a black BAR symbol, and a red BAR symbol. For example, Bell 1 is associated with the symbol combination “Bell Bell Bell”, and Bell 2 is associated with the symbol combination “Replay a Bell Replay (a or b)”. In addition, a symbol combination of “bell / watermelon (a or b) / bell” is associated with the watermelon role, and 20 symbol combinations such as “black BAR / cherry / white 7” are associated with the cherry role. It is associated. When the watermelon role is won, a right downward line (a non-effective line = invalid line) connecting the upper position of the left rotating reel 61, the middle position of the central rotating reel 62, and the lower position of the right rotating reel 63, "Watermelon (a or b), watermelon (a or b), watermelon (a or b)" is a combination of symbols. For Bell 1 and Bell 2, 9 medals are paid out by winning, for Bells 3-5 and 7, 7 medals are paid out by winning, and for Bell 6, 2 medals are paid out by winning. It is formed to be. For the watermelon and cherry roles, four medals are paid out by winning.

  Twelve replays 1 to 12 are provided as the replay. Each of the replays 1 to 12 is associated with a symbol combination configured by combining any symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63. For example, replay 1 is associated with 8 symbol combinations such as “white 7 / replay a / bell”, and replay 2 is associated with 16 symbol combinations such as “black BAR / bell / cherry”. Replay 3 is associated with four symbol combinations such as “blue BAR / bell / bell”. When any one of Replay 1 to Replay 12 wins, the replay is activated, and the start switch 20 can be operated without performing a throwing operation in the next game after the game ends.

FIG. 5 shows a conceptual diagram of the role lottery table in the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 5 shows the presence / absence of a winning area set in a plurality of winning lottery tables, and indicates that the winning area shown in the left column is included. The winning area includes unsuccessful (losing).
As the role lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, a normal table used in the normal state and four RT tables RT1 to RT4 used in the RT (replay time) state are provided.
Here, the normal state and the RT state represent the internal lottery state of the slot machine S based on the lottery aspect of the combination lottery means 120, respectively. The normal state is an internal lottery state in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment or after setting change) of the slot machine S, and the RT state is an internal lottery state in which the lottery aspect of replay is different from the normal state. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, the normal table and the RT1 table are provided with a winning area composed of one or a plurality of predetermined roles and a wrong area. Of the winning areas, “Replay A”, “Replay Q”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry” are independent winning areas for Replay 4, Replay 12, Watermelon, and Cherry, respectively. “Replay B” to “Replay P” are overlapping winning areas for a plurality of replays, and “left bell” to “bell” are overlapping winning areas for a plurality of bell roles. The RT2 table, the RT3 table, and the RT4 table are not provided with a wrong area.

  Further, although not clearly shown in FIG. 5, in each of the lottery tables, the types of winning areas and the winning probabilities of the small roles that are the lottery targets are set to be equal to each other. On the other hand, the winning probability (total value) of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 in the normal table and the RT1 table, and is set to about 1 / 1.5 in the RT2 to RT4 tables. The types of replay winning areas to be selected in each combination lottery table are set differently.

  Specifically, only “Replay A” is selected for lottery in the normal table, “Replay B” to “Replay E”, “Replay O” to “Replay Q” are selected for the RT1 table, and in the RT2 table. “Replay F” to “Replay H” and “Replay P” are subject to lottery, “Replay A”, “Replay O” and “Replay P” are subject to lottery in the RT3 table, and “Replay A” in the RT4 table. “Replay I” to “Replay N”, “Replay O” and “Replay P” are subject to lottery.

  Further, three hitting orders (operation orders) based on the three stop switches 31 to 33 are assigned to the seven winning areas “left bell” to “right bell 3” shown in FIG. ing. Specifically, for the winning area of “left bell”, the batting order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, left push) in which the stop switch 31 located on the left side is first operated is For “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 3”, the striking order (middle → left → right, middle → right → left, middle push) in which the stop switch 32 located at the center is first operated is For “Right Bell 1” to “Right Bell 3”, the batting order (right → left → middle, right → middle → left, right push) of first operating the stop switch 33 located on the right side is Each is assigned. When any one of “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3” is won, the winning bell combination changes depending on whether or not the stop switches 31 to 33 are operated in the correct hitting order. This will be described later. The winning areas “left bell” to “right bell 6” in which the batting order is set as described above are collectively referred to as “batting order bell”.

  In addition, what happens when each of the overlapping winning areas of “Replay B” to “Replay E”, “Replay F” to “Replay H”, “Replay I” to “Replay N” and “Replay O” is won. Depending on whether the stop switches 31 to 33 are operated in the correct striking order, the replay to win is changed. This will be described in detail later. The above overlapping winning areas are collectively referred to as “batting order replay”.

  The winning state setting means described above establishes a small role flag (bell 1 flag, cherry flag, etc.) when a small role is won as a result of a lottery drawing, and a replay flag (replay 1 flag) when a replay is won. Etc.). When a winning area composed of a plurality of winning combinations is won, winning flags corresponding to all the winning combinations included in the area are established. The small role flag and the replay flag are reset only for one game.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the operation signals of the start switch 20 and the stop switches 31 to 33. Hereinafter, rotation control and stop control of the rotary reels 61 to 63 by the reel control unit 130 will be described.
(Rotation control)
The reel control means 130 drives the reel motors M1 to M3 to rotate the rotary reels 61 to 63 when a valid operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. That is, when an operation signal of the start switch 20 is input in a state where a prescribed number of medals are bet, a predetermined time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) from the start of rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 in the previous game. All the reels 61 to 63 are started to rotate all at once or in a predetermined order on the condition that the time has elapsed. When the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 61 to 63 reach a steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rpm) set in advance to enable the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation), the steady state is reached. A steady rotation is performed to maintain the rotation speed.

  Here, the reel control means 130 controls the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on control data (acceleration data) for controlling the driving speeds of the reel motors M1 to M3. The acceleration data defines on the table the output mode of drive pulses (drive signals) for exciting the reel motors M1 to M3, and a predetermined drive signal is output to the motor drive circuit based on the acceleration data. Thus, the rotation reels 61 to 63 can start rotating, and the rotation speed can be accelerated or decelerated, or can be rotated while maintaining a constant speed (steady rotation speed).

  In the present embodiment, as the acceleration data, the behavior of the rotating reels 61 to 63 when the rotating effect that is the effect of the operation mode of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is not performed (that is, during normal rotation) is controlled. Normal rotation data and rotation effect rotation data for controlling the behavior of the rotary reels 61 to 63 when the rotation effect is executed are provided. In the normal rotation data, the stopped rotation reels 61 to 63 start to rotate by normal rotation control in which drive signal output processing is performed with reference to the data, and are accelerated at a predetermined acceleration. Is set to reach. The rotation effect rotation data is set such that the rotary reels 61 to 63 operate in various modes by rotation effect rotation control for outputting a drive signal or performing output stop processing with reference to the data. . Then, the rotation reels 61 to 63 rotate (normal rotation) in a normal manner determined in advance until the stop operation is permitted from the operation of the start switch 20 by the normal rotation control. From the operation of the start switch 20 until the stop operation is permitted, a predetermined spinning effect is performed. The spinning effect is positioned as one of the main effects managed by the main control device 100. An effect using a predetermined effect device (image display unit 70, lamp 80, speaker 90, etc.) is positioned as a sub-effect managed by the sub-control device 200. Shall be pointed to.

In the present embodiment, as the rotation effect rotation data, normal rotation data for rotating the rotating reels 61 to 63 with the same behavior as the normal rotation for a predetermined time (or a predetermined number of steps, the same applies hereinafter), and a predetermined rotation data. Reverse rotation data for rotating the reels 61 to 63 reversely for the time (the symbols displayed on the reels 61 to 63 rotate in the direction of moving from the lower side to the upper side when viewed from the front) and the reels for a predetermined time At least vibration data for vibrating the rotating reels 61 to 63 by repeating forward and reverse rotations of the motors M1 to M3 in small increments and low speed rotation data for rotating the rotating reels 61 to 63 at a low speed for a predetermined time are provided. . Then, the reel control unit 130 executes the rotation effect control based on the rotation effect pattern data obtained by combining the above-described rotation effect rotation data while the freeze control unit 170 described later sets the freeze. The details will be described later.
In addition to the above, as the rotation effect rotation data, data for aligning specific symbols of the rotary reels 61 to 63 in a horizontal row, data for stopping the rotary reels 61 to 63 after being vibrated, etc. May be provided.

(Stop control)
The reel control unit 130 grasps the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the detection signal of the reel sensor 2A (see FIG. 2), and detects the operation point of the stop switches 31 to 33 (the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is detected). The symbol located on the effective line can be specified (hereinafter referred to as symbol) from the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 at the time when the operation is performed = the timing of the stop operation. Then, the reel control means 130 uses the symbol of the rotating reels 61 to 63 at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) at the time when the stop operation is performed as a reference symbol, and the rotation angle of the rotating reels 61 to 63 determines the reference symbol in advance. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped so that the number of frames (the number of frames that can be pulled in, for example, 5 frames) moved in the rotation direction by a predetermined number of frames (the maximum number of sliding frames, for example, 4 frames) is within the range. Can do.

  Specifically, when the reference symbol may be stopped at a predetermined position (upper position), a stop signal for stopping the driving of the reel motors M1 to M3 is output at the timing of the stop operation and is output as it is. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. In addition, if a symbol that should not be stopped on the active line is stopped by stopping the reference symbol at a predetermined position, the timing for outputting the stop signal is delayed and the symbol is kicked off from the effective line. Perform kick-off process. In addition, if the symbol (winning symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination associated with the winning combination is included within the range of the number of drawable frames, the timing for outputting the stop signal is delayed and effective. Pull in the winning symbol on the line.

The reel control means 130 rotates these reels 61 to 63 by rotating these processes by the number of frames from the reference symbol based on a predetermined priority order for specifying the stop position candidates of the reels 61 to 63. Whether to stop is determined using a stop table defined on the table for each symbol according to the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation.
As the stop table, the winning symbols in which the stop positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are defined so that the winning symbols are drawn on the active line within the range of the number of drawable frames and the symbols other than the winning symbols are kicked off the effective line. A pull-in table and a lose table in which the stop positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are defined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to any combination are not aligned on the effective line within the range of the number of frames that can be pulled in are provided. . The stop table is provided corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 61 to 63, and the stop table of the non-stop rotary reel is selected according to the stop pattern of the rotary reel that has been stopped first. ing.

(Stop control when winning the batting order bell)
Next, stop control when one of the “batting order bells”, that is, any one of the “left bell” to “right bell 3” winning areas shown in FIG. 5 is won will be described.
In the present embodiment, the symbols (bell symbols) constituting the symbol combination of the bells 1 that are commonly included in the “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3” regions are the largest in all the rotating reels 61 to 63. Arranged without a gap exceeding the number of smooth frames (4 frames). In addition, a symbol (bell symbol, replay a symbol) constituting a symbol combination of the bell 2 included in the “left bell” region and the bell 6 included commonly in the “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3” region. , Replay b design, watermelon a design, watermelon b design) are not arranged without an interval exceeding 4 frames on all the rotating reels 61 to 63 in terms of individual design combinations. When the symbol combinations are combined, all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are arranged without an interval exceeding 4 frames. That is, Bell 1, Bell 2, and Bell 6 are set to be able to win regardless of the timing of the stop operation during the control in which the maximum number of sliding frames is set to 4. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the symbol combinations of Bell 3 to Bell 5 and Bell 7 that are commonly included in the region of “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3” include four frames in any of the rotating reels 61 to 63. In other words, the symbols are arranged with a space exceeding the interval, and even if the bells 3 to 5 and the bell 7 are won by themselves, they cannot be won unless they win. Then, if any “batting order bell” is won by the role lottery, the reel control means 130 selects one of the bell roles of the bells 1 to 7 included in the area according to the mode of the stop operation. Stop control is performed so that the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. These controls are performed with reference to a stop table provided in accordance with the striking order of the stop switches 31-33.

  Specifically, when the winning area of the “batting order bell” is won by the lottery, and each stop switch 31 to 33 is operated in the correct batting order assigned to the winning area selected, As shown in FIG. 6 (A), a combination of symbols in which nine medals are paid out by winning (bell 2 for “left bell” and bell 1 for “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3”). The control which draws the symbol which constitutes on the effective line and stops is performed. That is, the stop position is determined using a stop table in which such a stop position is set, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped (the same applies hereinafter). Thereby, Bell 1 or Bell 2 wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. On the other hand, when each of the stop switches 31 to 33 is operated in a batting order other than the correct batting order (incorrect batting order), one or two medals are paid out by winning other than the bell 1 and the bell 2. The control which draws the symbol which comprises the symbol combination corresponding to any bell combination on an active line, and stops is performed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the middle bell or right pushing stop operation is performed when “left bell” is won, the right button is stopped when “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 3” is won. In the case of the “Right Bell 1” to “Right Bell 3”, when the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle button, the symbol constituting the symbol combination of the bell 6 is drawn onto the effective line and stopped. Thereby, the bell 6 wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and two medals are paid out. In addition, when a stop operation is performed by left-pressing during winning of “middle bell 1” to “right bell 3”, the symbols constituting any symbol combination of bell 3 to bell 5 are drawn on the effective line and stopped. Depending on the timing of the stop operation, the symbols (the watermelon a symbol, watermelon b symbol, black BAR symbol of the right rotating reel 63) that are arranged with an interval exceeding 4 frames are effective. When it cannot be pulled in on the line, control is performed to pull the symbol (bell symbol of the rotating reel 63) related to the blank (see FIG. 4), which is a predetermined combination of symbols, onto the effective line and stop. As a result, depending on the timing of the stop operation, either of the bells 3 to 5 wins and one medal is paid out, or a blank is displayed and no medal is paid out. .
As described above, the bell 1 and the bell 2 are correct answer combinations that are awarded when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer order, and the other bell roles are positioned as incorrect answer combinations that are awarded when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer order. It has been.

(Stop control when replay is won)
Next, stop control when the winning area of “batting order replay” is won will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, stop control at the time of winning in one of the winning areas “Replay B” to “Replay E” will be described with reference to FIG.
When the reel control means 130 is stopped by left-pressing when “Replay B” to “Replay E” are selected, the reel control means 130 pulls the symbols (replay symbols) constituting the symbol combination of Replay 4 onto the active line and stops. To control. That is, the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped with reference to a stop table in which such a stop position is defined (the same applies hereinafter). As a result, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the symbol combination “replay / replay / replay” (hereinafter referred to as “replay set”) is displayed on the active line and the replay 4 wins. In addition, when “Replay B” is selected, the stop switch 32, the stop switch 33, and the stop switch 31 are operated in the order in which the stop switch 32, the stop switch 33, and the stop switch 31 are operated. When the winning operation is performed in the order of the stop switch 32, the stop switch 31, and the stop switch 33 (middle → left → right) or when the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the replay 2 (the diagram) 4) is pulled onto the effective line and stopped. Thereby, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 is displayed on the active line, and the replay 2 wins.

In addition, when “Replay D” is won, the stop switch 33, the stop switch 32, and the stop switch 31 are operated in the order in which the stop switch 33, stop switch 32, and stop switch 31 are operated. When the stop switch 33, the stop switch 31, and the stop switch 32 are operated in the order of hitting (right → left → middle) or when the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the replay 1 (see FIG. 4) ) On the effective line to stop. Thereby, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 is displayed on the active line, and the replay 1 wins.
And if “Replay B” is won in the middle → left → right strike order and “Replay C” is won in the middle → right → left strike order, “Replay D” is won. Sometimes when the stop operation is performed in the order of right → left → middle, and when the stop operation is performed in the order of right → middle → left when “Replay E” is won, the symbols constituting the pattern combination of replay 3 (FIG. 4) is pulled onto the effective line and stopped. Thereby, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 is displayed on the active line, and the replay 3 wins.

Next, stop control at the time of winning in any of the winning areas “Replay F” to “Replay H” will be described with reference to FIG.
The reel control means 130 wins the replay 4 if it is stopped by pressing the middle or right when winning “Replay F” to “Replay H”, and if the stop is operated by pressing the left, Stop control is performed so that 7 or Replay 1 can win. Specifically, in each of the rotating reels 61 to 63, the white 7 symbol is drawn on the effective line in preference to the other symbols, and “white 7 / white 7 / white” is selected from the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 7. The rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped so that the symbol combination of “7” (hereinafter referred to as white 7) can be displayed on the active line. At this time, if the white 7 symbol cannot be drawn on the effective line by the left reel 61, the symbol (see FIG. 4) constituting the symbol combination of the replay 8 is drawn on the effective line and the replay 8 is won. Let Further, when the white 7 symbol is drawn in by the rotating reel 61 but the white 7 symbol cannot be drawn in by the central rotating reel 62 or the right rotating reel 63, the white 7 of the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 7 is displayed. A symbol combination other than the matching (for example, “white 7, replay b, white 7”, etc.) is displayed.

Furthermore, when the “Replay F” or “Replay G” is selected, the reel control means 130 performs white 7 double alignment in which white 7 symbols are aligned on the active line and white symbols are aligned on the invalid line that is not the effective line. Stop control to display. As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the white 7 double alignment is shown in FIG. 7 (B), in which a white 7 pattern is aligned with a middle line L that is an active line and a right-down line D1 that is an invalid line. Such a white 7 pattern is aligned to the middle line L and the right rising line D2 (a line connecting the lower position of the left rotating reel 61, the middle position of the central rotating reel 62, and the upper position of the right rotating reel 63). It is a shape.
Then, when “Replay H” is won, stop control is performed so as to display a white 7 single alignment in which white 7 symbols are aligned on a single line. As for white 7 single assortment, as shown in (C), white 7 symbols are aligned on the line D2 rising to the right (“white 7, white 7, replay a” is displayed on the effective line) 7 (D) is a stop type in which white 7 symbols are aligned with the middle stage line L. In the case of winning “Replay F” or “Replay G”, when the white 7 double alignment cannot be displayed but the white 7 single alignment can be displayed, the white 7 single alignment is displayed.

Next, stop control at the time of winning one of the winning areas “Replay I” to “Replay N” will be described with reference to FIG.
When the reel control means 130 is stopped by pressing left when "Replay I" to "Replay L" is selected, the reel control means 130 is stopped by pressing middle when "Replay I", "Replay J", "Replay M", or "Replay N" is selected. In the case of being played, and when a stop operation is performed by pressing right when “Replay K” to “Replay N” are won, stop control is performed so that Replay 4 is won. In addition, when “Replay M” and “Replay N” are selected and left-pressed to stop the operation, stop control is performed so that Replay 1 is won. In addition, when “Replay K” and “Replay L” are elected and stopped by pressing the middle button, and when “Replay I” and “Replay J” are elected and stopped by pressing right, the replay 8 is awarded. The stop control is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (E), the reel control means 130 wins the replay 4 when it is stopped by pressing the left button when “Replay O” is won, and when it is stopped by pressing the middle button. When the replay 11 is won and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the stop control is performed so that the replay 9 or the replay 10 is won. In addition, when the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the red BAR symbol or the blue BAR symbol is drawn on the active line in preference to the other symbols, and “red BAR” of the symbol combinations associated with the replay 9 is drawn. -Either the red BAR / red BAR symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as red BAR alignment) or the "blue BAR / blue BAR / blue BAR" symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as blue BAR alignment) associated with the replay 10 The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped so that they can be displayed on the active line. When the red BAR alignment is displayed on the active line, the blue BAR alignment is displayed on the upper line (invalid line) connecting the upper positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63, and the blue BAR alignment is displayed on the active line. The red BAR alignment is displayed on the lower line (invalid line) connecting the lower positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63. The stop form in which the red BAR alignment and the blue BAR alignment are displayed at the same time is referred to as symbol alignment.

  If the red BAR symbol or the blue BAR symbol cannot be drawn onto the active line with the right rotating reel 63 at the timing of the stop operation, the replay symbol is drawn onto the active line and the replay 4 is won. Also, if the red BAR symbol or the blue BAR symbol is pulled in by the rotating reel 63, but the red BAR symbol or the blue BAR symbol cannot be pulled in by the central rotating reel 62 or the right rotating reel 63, it corresponds to the replay 9. The symbol combinations other than the red BAR match (for example, “Replay a / replay b / red BAR”, etc.), and the symbol combinations other than the blue BAR match among the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 10 (for example, “Replay”). a, replay b, blue BAR, etc.).

(Game result judging means 140)
The game result determination means 140 is for determining the result of the game when all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33.
Specifically, a symbol combination associated with a predetermined combination or a blank is displayed on the active line based on information on a stopped symbol stored in a predetermined storage unit when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. It is determined whether or not. And when it determines with the symbol combination matched with the predetermined | prescribed winning combination displayed on the effective line, it determines with winning and transmits the determination result information to the payout control means 150 and the internal lottery state transfer means 160. . In addition, when it is determined that a blank is displayed on the active line, the game result determination unit 140 transmits the determination result information to the internal lottery state transition unit 160.

(Payout control means 150)
The payout control means 150 operates the hopper motor 3B to pay out medals from the hopper unit 3 based on the determination result of the game result determination means 140 and the operation of the settlement switch 40. That is, when the game result determination means 140 determines that the small role is won, the medal corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when the operation signal of the settlement switch 40 is input when there is one or more credits. The medal stored as credit is paid out.
The medals to be paid out by winning may be stored electronically in credits, and the payout amount exceeding the credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 3.

(Internal lottery state transition means 160)
The internal lottery state transition means 160 determines the transition of the internal lottery state based on a predetermined condition. As described above, the internal lottery state has a normal state and an RT state, and the RT state has four states of RT1 to RT4 as shown in FIG. Then, based on the determination of the internal lottery state transition means 160, the winning lottery means 120 acquires the winning lottery table and performs the winning lottery, whereby each internal lottery state shown in FIG. 8 is activated. That is, in the normal state, the role lottery is performed using the normal table, the role lottery is performed using the RT1 table in RT1, the role lottery is performed using the RT2 table in RT2, and the role lottery is performed in RT3 using the RT3 table. A lottery is performed, and in RT4, a role lottery is performed using the RT4 table. Hereinafter, determination of the internal lottery state transition by the internal lottery state transition means 160 will be described.

First, the internal lottery state of the slot machine S is set to the normal state in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment or when the setting is changed). Then, in the normal state, the internal lottery state transition means 160 determines the transition from the normal state to RT1 when a blank is displayed when the “batting order bell” is won. Also, in RT1, when Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins at the time of winning one of “Replay B” to “Replay E”, or when Bell 6 wins at the time of winning “Batting order bell”, RT1 Determine transition to state. Note that RT1 is maintained when a blank is displayed in RT1, and the normal state is maintained when the bell 6 wins in a normal state.
The internal lottery state transition means 160 determines the transition from RT1 to RT2 when the replay 3 wins at the time of any one of “Replay B” to “Replay E” in RT1, and “Replay O When the replay 11 wins at the time of “winning” and when the replay 12 wins at the time of winning the “replay Q”, the transition from RT1 to RT4 is determined. The winning probability of “Replay Q” is set very low. When a blank is displayed at RT2 or RT4, the transition from each state to RT1 is determined, and when Bell 6 wins at RT2 or RT4, the transition from each state to the normal state is determined.

Further, the internal lottery state transition means 160 determines the transition from RT2 to RT3 when the replay 7 or the replay 8 wins at the time of winning any one of “Replay F” to “Replay H” in RT2. When a blank is displayed at RT3, the transition from RT3 to RT1 is determined, and when the bell 6 wins, the transition from RT3 to the normal state is determined.
Further, the internal lottery state transition means 160 determines the transition from RT3 to RT4 when the replay 11 wins in RT3. Then, in RT4, if Replay 8 wins at the time of winning any one of “Replay I” to “Replay L”, the transition from RT4 to RT3 is determined.

  Here, in RT2, RT3, and RT4, the batting order in which the bell 1 can be won when the “batting bell” is won under a predetermined condition based on the control of the sub-control device 200 (FIG. 6A). Reference) is notified. Also, in RT1, under the predetermined condition, when “batting order replay” is won, a batting order (see FIGS. 6B and 6E) in which replay 3 or replay 11 can be won is notified, and in RT2, Is notified of the batting order (see FIG. 6 (C)) that can display the white 7 alignment when “batting order replay” is won under the predetermined condition. In RT4, the batting order is displayed under the predetermined condition. When “Replay” is won, a batting order (see FIG. 6 (D)) for preventing Replay 1 from being won or a batting order (see FIG. 6 (E)) capable of displaying a symbol alignment (Replay 9 or Replay 10) are notified. It has become so.

(Freeze control means 170)
The freeze control means 170 controls the occurrence and end of a freeze that causes the progress of the original game to stop at a predetermined opportunity. Freeze is positioned as one of the main effects as well as the spinning effect.
The freeze control means 170 includes a freeze setting means 171 and an execution determination means 172 as shown in FIG. The freeze setting unit 171 sets a freeze based on the determination by the execution determination unit 172. When the freeze setting means 171 sets the freeze, a freeze that stops the progress of the original game occurs. The freeze setting means 171 cancels the freeze setting when a predetermined freeze end condition is met. The freeze is terminated when the freeze setting means 171 cancels the freeze setting.

  Here, the main control device 100 basically operates the bet operation (the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet switch 10) during the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63, during the payout of medals by winning, or during the replay operation. ) Is invalid. That is, the medal selector 4 is set to the medal cancel state, and the operation of the bet switch 10 is invalidated (the operation signal is not accepted or is ignored even if accepted), and so on. In addition, when the rotary reels 61 to 63 are rotating, as well as when the bet is not placed even if the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped, the operation of the start switch 20 is invalidated and a predetermined wait time elapses. Until the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20 is suspended. That is, even if an operation signal for the start switch 20 is input before the wait time elapses, the drive signal is not output to the reel motors M1 to M3 until the wait time elapses. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation signal of the start switch 20 is performed, and the rotation reels 61 to 63 start rotating without the operation of the start switch 20 again after the wait time elapses. Of course, when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, after the rotation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 starts, the rotation speed reaches a steady rotation speed, and the start index is detected for all the rotating reels 61 to 63. Until the symbol can be referred to, the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is invalidated.

  On the other hand, when the freeze setting unit 171 sets the freeze, the main control device 100 is configured to invalidate or hold the operation of the operation unit such as the start switch 20. Specifically, when the freeze setting means 171 sets the freeze when the start switch 20 is operated, the original rotation start of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20 is suspended. As described above, while the freeze setting means 171 is setting the freeze (during freezing), the reel control means 130 can execute the turning effect based on the predetermined turning effect pattern data. Further, the main control device 100 accepts operation signals from predetermined operation means such as the start switch 20 and the bet switch 10 during the freeze, and the reel control means 130 advances the spinning effect based on the input of these operation signals. It can be made to. When the freeze setting is canceled by the freeze setting means 171, the main control device 100 cancels the suspension of the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63. As a result, when the freezing is finished in a state where the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, the rotating reels 61 to 63 start the original rotation even if the start switch 20 is not operated again thereafter (normal rotation control). To start). In addition, when the freeze setting is released in a state in which the rotating reels 61 to 63 are rotated by the rotating effect based on the normal rotation data, the rotation is continued as it is (the shift from the rotating effect rotation control to the normal rotation control). To do).

Further, the main control device 100 determines that the freeze setting means 171 operates the stop switches 31 to 33 that are operated first or second while the rotation reels 61 to 63 start rotating or the rotation reels 61 to 63 rotate. When the freeze is set as an opportunity, the operation of the stop switch 31 to 33 operated next is invalidated, and when the freeze is set by the operation of the stop switch 31 to 33 operated last, the bet switch When the operation of No. 10 is invalidated and the freeze is set by the operation of the bet switch 10, the operation of the start switch 10 is invalidated. When the freeze setting is canceled, those operations that have been disabled are enabled. In this case, based on the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33, the bet switch 10 and the start switch 20 after the freeze ends, the subsequent processing (stop processing of the rotating reels 61 to 63, betting processing, rotating reels 61 to 63, and the like) 63 rotation start processing and combination lottery processing).
During freezing, a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 can be received without operating the blocker 7A, and the inserted medal may be turned to credit on condition that the credit is not full.

(Execution decision means 172)
The execution determining means 172 determines the execution of the freeze based on the result of the combination lottery or the game result.
Here, the execution determining means 172 can determine whether or not to execute the freeze that occurs once and can set a freeze period (hereinafter referred to as a specific freeze period) in which the freeze occurs continuously over a plurality of games. Is formed.

The execution determining means 172 determines the execution of the freeze that occurs at a predetermined time during one game based on the internal lottery state, the result of the role lottery, and the game result.
Specifically, when a specific combination such as “Cherry” or “Replay Q” is won as a result of the combination lottery, the start of rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is suspended with the operation of the start switch 20. Decide to perform the freeze. When “Replay Q” is won, the production state based on the control of the sub-control device 200 is set to shift to AT (Assist Time) in which information related to the result of the role lottery is notified to the player. ing. Further, when “Cherry” is won, the sub-control device 200 performs a lottery regarding AT.

In addition, when the internal lottery state is RT4 (during RT4) and the replay 9 or replay 10 wins when the replay 9 or win 10 wins, the execution determination means 172 is regardless of whether or not the symbol alignment is displayed. In the next game, when the start switch 20 is operated, the execution of the freeze for suspending the rotation start of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is determined. Further, the execution determining means 172 determines whether or not to continue the freeze when an operation signal of the start switch 20 is input during the freeze, or when a predetermined time has passed without inputting the operation signal of the start switch 20. If the continuous lottery is won, the freeze setting is maintained, and if the win is not won, the freeze setting is canceled. Further, during this freeze, a predetermined spinning effect is executed based on the determination of the spinning effect control means 180, and a lottery regarding AT is performed in the sub control device 200 along with the spinning effect. Yes.
Note that the execution determination unit 172 may be able to determine the execution of the freeze that occurs on a single occasion other than the above.

On the other hand, the execution determining means 172 can set a specific freeze period in which freezing is forcibly performed over a plurality of games based on the internal lottery state, the game result, and the predetermined lottery result. The specific freeze period is formed so that six games can be set as one set and a predetermined number of sets can be looped (one set is started after the end of one set). Note that one set of specific freeze periods is a fixed period and cannot be terminated midway.
Specifically, the execution determining means 172 is stopped twice in RT4 when the winning operation is any one of “Replay I” to “Replay N” in the predetermined batting order set in advance shown in FIG. If it is continuous, set a specific freeze period. For example, a specific freeze flag for storing that it is a specific freeze period is set. When the stop operation is performed in a specific batting order, the replay 4 wins (see FIG. 6D). In addition, when the effect state based on the control of the sub-control device 200 is a specific state permitting setting of a specific freeze period (a special ART preparation state described later), a specific batting order is notified to the player ( Navigation).

  Here, one set of specific freeze periods is composed of three periods, period A, period B, and period C, as shown in FIG. The period A is a period for determining whether or not the specific freeze period loops, and the period B indicates whether or not a freezing with a spinning effect is executed for each game and whether or not a predetermined privilege related to a sub-effect is given. The period C is a period for determining whether or not there is a loop of the specific freeze period determined in the period A and notifying the presence / absence of the loop with the rotation effect by the aspect of the rotation effect. Of the six times per set, the first game corresponds to period A, the second to fifth games correspond to period B, and the sixth game corresponds to period C.

  Here, the freeze control means 170 includes a game number storage unit and a set number storage unit (not shown), and when the execution determination unit 172 sets a specific freeze period, the game number storage unit and the set number storage unit are stored. The value is 1. Each time one game is completed, the stored value in the game number storage unit is incremented by one. In the case where the stored value is 6, when the loop of the specific freeze period is determined, the stored value is reset (returned to 1) and the stored value in the set number storage unit is incremented by 1. ing.

Then, in the first set period A (first game), the execution determining means 172 selects a scenario related to the loop rate of the specific freeze period by the freeze scenario lottery, and the specific freeze based on the selected scenario. A loop lottery is performed to determine whether or not to loop the period. The freeze scenario lottery is performed in the same manner as the role lottery using a random number (0 to 256) for freeze scenario lottery and a freeze scenario lottery table (not shown) (the same applies to other lotteries hereinafter).
In the freeze scenario, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the winning probability (loop probability) at which a loop is determined by loop lottery is defined for each set number, and six types from 0 to 5 are provided. Yes. For example, in the freeze scenario of scenario number 2, the loop probability of the first set is 75%, and the loop probability of the second set is 30%. The freeze scenario lottery table has areas corresponding to the six types of scenarios.

  The execution decision means 172 performs the freezing scenario lottery only in the first set period A in which the specific freeze period is set, and in the second and subsequent sets period A, selection is made based on the numerical value stored in the set number storage unit. A loop lottery table is acquired with reference to the freeze scenario and a loop lottery is performed. For example, when scenario number 2 is won in the freeze scenario lottery, a loop lottery table with a loop probability of 75% is acquired in the first set, and a loop probability of 30% is specified in the second set. Get the loop lottery table. In the freeze scenario shown in FIG. 10 (B), only the loop probability of the 8th set is specified. However, when the loop is repeated and the 8th set is already referenced, the 1st set is again set. To obtain the loop lottery table. That is, when the stored value in the set number storage unit becomes 8, the stored value is reset.

  In addition, in the period B and the period C (the second to sixth games), the execution determination unit 172 unconditionally determines the execution of the freeze, triggered by the operation of the start switch 20. In accordance with this determination, the freeze setting means 171 sets the freeze to hold the start of rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63. During the freeze of the period B and the period C, a predetermined spinning effect is executed based on the determination of the spinning effect control means 180 described later. During the period B, the sub-control device 200 performs a lottery regarding AT for each game. Freeze setting means 171 cancels the setting of the freeze when the spinning effect is finished (execution of the spinning effect control based on the predetermined spinning effect rotation data is finished). In the second and subsequent sets of the specific freeze period, the execution determination unit 172 determines the execution of the freeze triggered by the operation of the start switch 20 in the period A based on the determination of the spinning effect control unit 180. This will be described later.

Here, in the period A and the period B, the execution determining means 172 determines that a predetermined combination (for example, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay P”, etc., hereinafter referred to as a stock opportunity combination) is won as a result of the combination lottery. The right to guarantee a loop for a specific freeze period can be stocked (hereinafter simply referred to as stock for a specific freeze period). That is, the execution determination means 172 includes stock lottery means and a stock counter (not shown), and performs stock lottery to determine whether or not to stock a specific freeze period when a stock trigger is won. When the stock lottery is won, 1 is added to the stored value of the stock counter.
It should be noted that a stock specific batting order in which a stock for a specific freeze period is automatically placed when a stop operation is performed in the batting order may be provided in the specific batting order for setting the specific freeze period.

  Then, when the loop of the specific freeze period has been determined (the loop has been won in the loop lottery), the execution determining means 172 will execute the specific freeze period when the period C (the sixth game) ends. Keep the setting. On the other hand, when the loop for the specific freeze period has not been determined (the loop has not been won in the lottery), as a general rule, the setting of the specific freeze period is canceled (the specific freeze flag is reset). That is, the specific freeze period is ended. However, as an exception, when the stock counter described above has a stored value, and when the later-described spinning effect control means 180 determines a loop for a specific freeze period, the result of the loop lottery is selected as the winning of the loop. Rewrite and maintain specific freeze period settings. In the former case, 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the stock counter.

Furthermore, the execution determining means 172 is used when there is a stock for a specific freeze period in the period A, that is, when a stock lottery is won in the first game of one set, or when stock is carried over from the previous set. In the period A, the loop winning is set without performing the loop lottery. That is, the stock is first consumed at the start of one set.
It should be noted that the execution determining means 172 is based on the occurrence of a freeze that occurs only once while the specific freeze period is set (such as winning “cherry” or displaying a set of symbols). Execution of freeze is prohibited, and execution of freeze during a specific freeze period is determined with priority.

(Rotation effect control means 180)
The spinning effect control means 180 determines the mode of the spinning effect, and includes at least a type lottery means 181 and a history storage means 182 as shown in FIG. The type lottery means 181 performs a lottery to select the pattern of the spinning effect to be executed for each game during the specific freeze period, and the history storage means 182 stores the spinning effect selected by the type lottery means 181. It stores information related to patterns.

Here, when a freeze that occurs once is set, the spinning effect control means 180 determines the execution of the spinning effect of a predetermined pattern corresponding to the occurrence of the freeze. For example, during a freeze that occurs in the next game in which the symbol alignment is displayed during RT4 (stopped in a batting order that allows the symbol alignment to be displayed), the rotary reels 61 to 63 are rotated backward and then stopped. Based on displaying the symbol alignment and winning the continuous lottery of whether or not to continue the freeze performed by the freeze control means 170 when the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input, the reverse of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is achieved. A spinning effect is repeated that repeats the display of rotation and symbol alignment.
On the other hand, when the specific freeze period is set, the mode of the spinning effect performed during the game is determined based on the lottery result by the type lottery means 181 and the history information stored in the history storage means 182. It is supposed to be. Hereinafter, the spinning effect during the specific freeze period will be described.

  First, six patterns 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 11A are provided as the spinning effect patterns performed in the second to fifth games (period B) of the specific freeze period. Pattern 1 and pattern 2 are patterns that rotate forward after the rotating reels 61 to 63 vibrate. Pattern 3 is a pattern that rotates forward after the rotating reels 61 to 63 vibrate and then reversely rotates, and pattern 4 is a pattern that rotates reversely after the rotating reels 61 to 63 vibrate. The pattern 5 is a pattern in which the left and right rotating reels 61 and 63 rotate reversely after the rotating reels 61 to 63 vibrate, and the central rotating reel 62 rotates forward. The pattern 6 is the rotating reels 61 to 63. Is a pattern of reverse rotation after vibration, and further reverse rotation after a pause.

  Here, in the period B of the specific freeze period, based on the control of the sub-control device 200, a predetermined battle effect using the image display unit 70 (effect that displays how the hero fights against the opponent in a fight or race). To be done. There are two types of battle production: a winning pattern in which the main character predominates (attacks and leads) against the opponent, and a losing pattern in which the main character defeats (defends and overtakes) the opponent. Each swirl effect pattern is associated with a battle effect pattern that is performed when the pattern is selected. Specifically, pattern 1 is associated with a losing pattern and patterns 2 to 6 are associated with a winning pattern, and according to the spinning effect effect pattern selected by the type lottery, One of the battle effects will be performed.

  In the period B of the specific freeze period, the type lottery unit 181 performs type lottery based on the result of the role lottery using the type lottery table shown in FIG. FIG. 11 (B) shows the area where the spinning effect pattern (see FIG. 11 (A)) shown in the left column is won when the lottery result shown in the upper column is generated, and the numerical values when the total area is 256. It is shown by. For example, if “Bell” is won in the role lottery, pattern 2 is selected with a probability of 51/256, pattern 3 is selected with a probability of 40/256, and pattern 4 is selected with a probability of 157/256. Pattern 5 is selected with a probability of 8/256, and patterns 1 and 6 are not selected. Similarly, when “Replay P” is won, pattern 2 is always selected, and when “Watermelon” or “Cherry” is won, patterns 4 to 6 are selected with a predetermined probability. Not selected. When the result of the role lottery is other than the above, the patterns 1 to 5 are selected with a predetermined probability, and the pattern 6 is not selected. Then, the spinning effect control means 180 determines the execution of the spinning effect pattern selected by the type lottery means 181.

  When execution of the spinning effect pattern is determined, the reel control unit 130 acquires the spinning effect pattern data corresponding to the selected spinning effect pattern. For example, when execution of pattern 1 or pattern 2 is determined, the rotation effect pattern data obtained by combining vibration data and forward rotation data is acquired, and when execution of pattern 3 is determined, vibration data and Cylinder effect pattern data obtained by combining forward rotation data and reverse rotation data is acquired. Then, triggered by the setting of the freeze by the freeze control means 170, the operation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is controlled based on the acquired rotation effect pattern data. For example, when the spinning drum effect pattern data combining vibration data and forward rotation data is acquired, the reel motors M1 to M3 are driven based on the vibration data, and then the reel motors M1 to M3 are driven based on the forward rotation data. Drive.

  In addition, the history storage unit 182 stores, in the predetermined storage area, the number of times “win” or “loss” corresponding to the spinning effect pattern is selected as information on the selected spinning effect pattern. Specifically, when execution of pattern 1 is determined, the numerical value stored in the “losing” storage area is incremented by 1, and when execution of patterns 2 to 6 is determined, “winning” is stored. The numerical value stored in the area is incremented by one. Note that the initial value of the “win” and “loss” storage areas is 0, and is reset (cleared) every time one set of the specific freeze period ends.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), there are four patterns of a loss effect, a win effect, a reverse effect 1, and a reverse effect 2, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the sixth game (period C) in the specific freeze period. Is provided. The spinning effect pattern performed in the period C is positioned as a result notification pattern that notifies the presence or absence of a loop in the specific freeze period, and the loss effect is a pattern that is selected when the specific freeze period does not loop, The reverse effect 1 and the reverse effect 2 are patterns that are selected when the specific freeze period loops. The reverse effect 1 and the reverse effect 2 are performed over the first game (period A) of the next set.

  Specifically, the losing effect is a pattern in which the rotary reels 61 to 63 rotate forward at a low speed after the operation signal of the bet switch 10 is input. The winning effect is a pattern in which the rotating reels 61 to 63 rotate in the reverse direction and then rotate in reverse with the input of the operation signal of the bet switch 10. On the other hand, the reverse effect 1 is a pattern in which the above-mentioned losing effect is performed in the sixth game, and the rotating reels 61 to 63 are rotated in the reverse direction based on the operation of the start switch 20 in the next game. The reverse effect 1 is a pattern in which a loss effect is performed in the sixth game, and the rotating reels 61 to 63 are reversely rotated based on the operation of the start switch 20 of the next game.

  Then, the type lottery unit 181 performs the type lottery using the result lottery table shown in FIG. 11D during the period C of the specific freeze period. In FIG. 11D, when the result of the loop lottery is the result shown in the upper column, the entire region is 256 in which the turning effect pattern (see FIG. 11C) shown in the left column is won. It is shown by the numerical value of the case. Specifically, when the loop lottery by the freeze control means 170 is not won (non-continuation), the 100% loss effect is selected, and when the loop lottery is won (continuation), and the loop lottery is won. If the specific freeze period is stocked even if it is not (if the stored value of the stock counter is 1 or more), one of the winning effect, the reverse effect 1 and the reverse effect 2 has a predetermined probability. Selected.

Further, even if the spinning effect production control means 180 is not won in the loop lottery and the specific freeze period is not stocked, the “winning” and “losing” stored in the history storage means 182 are stored. ") Corresponds to a specific history, a loop for a specific freeze period is determined. Specifically, when the numerical value stored in the “losing” storage area is “4”, that is, all the spinning effect patterns selected in the period B are all patterns 1 (all are “losing”). ) And when the numerical value stored in the “win” storage area is “4”, that is, all the spinning effect patterns selected in the period B are any one of the patterns 2 to 6 (All are “win”), a loop of a specific freeze period is determined as corresponding to the specific history. In the former case, when the result of the type lottery is all “losing”, it is rare to give a privilege, and in the latter case, the final result is “ This is because “losing” can cut down the fun.
When the loop of the specific freeze period is determined, the freeze control means 170 rewrites the result of the loop lottery to win (the specific freeze period is continued), and the type lottery means 181 wins or reverses by the type lottery. One result notification pattern is selected from production 1 and reverse production 2.

  Note that the spinning effect control means 180 can execute the spinning effect that operates the rotary reels 61 to 63 in a predetermined manner even when the freeze control means 170 does not set the freeze. For example, when a predetermined combination is won, when rotating the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20, a rotating effect such as rotating the rotating reels 61 to 63 and rotating the reels 61 to 63 or the stop switch 31. When the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped based on the operations of .about.33, the spinning reel effect can be performed in which the rotating reels 61 to 63 are vibrated and stopped. However, the spinning effect control means 180 prohibits the execution of the spinning effect during the specific freeze period even if it corresponds to the execution opportunity of these spinning effects, and executes the spinning effect during the specific freeze period. Make a priority decision.

(External signal output means 190)
The external signal output means 190 is for outputting a signal to the outside that the gaming state of the slot machine S is in a predetermined advantageous state. Here, the gaming state means the operation of the slot machine S that combines the control state of the main control device 100 (whether or not the internal lottery state or specific freeze period is set) and the control state of the sub-control device 200 (the effect state described later). It is a state. The external signal output means 190 is formed so as to be able to output a predetermined signal to an information display device provided on the island facility of the game hall where the slot machine S is installed and connected to the hall computer of the game hall. The operation information of the slot machine S can be displayed on the apparatus, and the operation status of the slot machine S can be managed by the hall computer.

In the present embodiment, as an external signal, there is an ART signal that is output when there is a high probability that an effect state based on the control of the sub control device 200 is an ART state described later, and an effect state based on the control of the sub control device 200. A bonus signal that is output when the probability of being in a bonus state is high is provided.
The external signal output unit 190 outputs an ART signal or a bonus signal when a predetermined signal output condition is met, and stops outputting the ART signal or the bonus signal when a predetermined signal stop condition is met. .

  Specifically, the external signal output means 190 does not output the ART signal and bonus signal in the initial state, and the output state of the ART signal and bonus signal is OFF. If the internal lottery state shifts to RT4 when both the ART signal and the bonus signal are OFF, the output of the ART signal is started and the output state of the ART signal is turned ON. Further, when the internal lottery state shifts to RT3 when both the ART signal and the bonus signal are OFF, the output of the bonus signal is started and the output state of the bonus signal is turned ON.

Also, when the bonus signal is ON and the internal lottery state shifts to RT4, the bonus signal output is stopped and the bonus signal output state is changed from ON to OFF, and in the next game, the ART Start signal output. Further, when the ART signal is ON and it is not the specific freeze period, when the “batting sequence replay (“ Replay I ”to“ Replay N ”)” is won, the stop operation is performed in the signal output batting sequence shown in FIG. If the event continues twice, the output of the ART signal is stopped and the output of the ART signal is started again in the next game. As will be described later, this is to cope with a case where the ART state loops.
The external signal output means 190 stops the output of the ART signal when the internal lottery state shifts to RT1 when the ART signal is ON, and similarly, when the bonus signal is ON, When the state shifts to RT1, the output of the bonus signal is stopped.

(Sub-control device 200)
The sub control device 200 is for controlling the image display unit 70, the lamp 80, the speaker 90, and the like based on commands and data (game control information) output from the main control device 100. The game control information output from the main control device 100 to the sub-control device 200 includes information related to operation of the operation switches such as the start switch 20, information related to the lottery result of the role lottery, operation information of the reel unit 2 (rotary reel 61). Information on rotation and stop of ˜63) and information on game results such as the display mode of stop symbols. In addition, there is information on the transition of the internal lottery state, information on the signal output state, and information on the freeze or the spinning effect. Information related to freeze includes information related to setting or canceling a specific freeze period, information related to a specific batting order, information related to a freeze scenario lottery, and the like. The information related to the spinning effect includes information related to the spinning effect pattern during the specific freeze period.

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub-board constituting the sub-control device 200 is a ROM that stores programs and data related to effects, a main CPU that controls the progress of effects based on programs stored in the ROM, and the like. Various electronic components such as an RWM and an I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the game are provided. Then, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as at least the effect state transition means 210, the effect execution control means 220, the AT control means 230, and the penalty control means 240.

(Production state transition means 210)
The effect state transition means 210 is for controlling the transition of the effect state based on the control of the sub-control device 200.
As shown in FIG. 12, the effect state is roughly divided into an AT state (auxiliary effect state) that is an effect state in which AT is executed and a non-AT state that is an effect state other than the AT state. Yes. The non-AT state is a sub-normal state, and the AT state is provided with a bonus preparation state, a bonus state, an ART (assist replay time) preparation state, and an ART state. Furthermore, the ART state includes a normal ART state and a special ART state, and a chance state and a special ART preparation state are provided as periods for enabling the transition to the special ART state.

The sub normal state is an effect state in which the user stays when the internal lottery state is the normal state or the RT1 state. In the sub normal state, an AT shift lottery described later is performed. In the present embodiment, when the AT shift lottery is won, the shift to the bonus state is determined.
Here, in the bonus state and the ART state, when “batting order bell” is won, batting order navigation (bell navigating as an auxiliary effect for assisting the winning of a small role) in which a correct batting order for winning bell 1 is notified. This is an advantageous gaming state in which the number of acquired medals is increased as compared to other states, and the internal lottery states for staying are different. The bonus state is an effect state when the internal lottery state is mainly RT3, and the bonus preparation state is from when the transition to the bonus state is determined until the internal lottery state transitions to RT3 via RT1 and RT2. It is a production state between. In addition, the ART state is an effect state when the internal lottery state is mainly RT4, and the ART preparation state is from when the transition to the ART state is determined until the internal lottery state transitions from RT1 to RT4. Or it is a production | presentation state until it transfers to RT4 from RT3.

  In addition, the bonus state includes a normal bonus state in which a white 7 single set is displayed when “Replay F” to “Replay H” are selected or a white 7 set is not displayed, and “Replay F” to “Replay F” There is a super bonus state that shifts when a white 7 double set is displayed when “Replay H” is won. In the bonus state, for example, 100 medals are guaranteed to be paid out in both the normal bonus state and the super bonus state, and an ART lottery described later is performed during the bonus state (hereinafter abbreviated as bonus). In the super bonus state, the winning probability of the ART lottery is set to be higher than that in the normal bonus state.

In the normal ART state, for example, one set of 50 games is guaranteed, and during the normal ART state (hereinafter abbreviated as normal ART), the number of games added lottery, the number of sets added lottery, and the special ART lottery described later are Done. Also, during normal ART, predetermined points are given by lottery when a predetermined opportunity, for example, “Replay (IP)”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, etc. is won.
The special ART state is an effect state in which an increase in the number of normal ART games is performed with a high probability, and coincides with a period in which a specific freeze period is set in the main controller 100. The special ART preparation state is an effect state from when the transition to the special ART state is determined until the specific freeze period is set in the main control device 100. The chance state is an effect state in which a special ART lottery is performed with high probability.

Hereinafter, the transition of the rendering state by the rendering state transition unit 210 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the effect state of the slot machine S is the sub normal state in the initial state. Then, when the AT transition lottery is won in the sub normal state (hereinafter abbreviated as sub normal state), the production state transition means 210 shifts the production state to the bonus preparation state. When the internal lottery state shifts to RT2 during the bonus preparation state (hereinafter abbreviated as “bonus preparation”), a bonus finalization notification is performed, and a bell navigation is performed after the finalization notification is performed. It has become. When any of “Replay F” to “Replay H” is won during bonus preparation, the performance state transition means 210 shifts the performance state to the bonus state regardless of the game result (counting of the number of payouts). To start).

When the predetermined number of medals have been paid out during the bonus, the performance state transition means 210 shifts the performance state to the ART preparation state if the stored value of a set number counter described later is 1 or more. When the stored value of the set number counter is 0, the effect state is returned to the sub normal state. Since the bell navigation is not performed in the sub normal state, the internal lottery state eventually shifts to the normal state or RT1 due to the winning of the bell 6 or a blank display.
In addition, when the replay 11 wins in the ART preparation state, the effect state transition unit 210 shifts the effect state to the normal ART state. Furthermore, in the sub normal state, the rendition state transition means 210 directly shifts the rendition state to the normal ART state when the replay 12 wins when the “Replay Q” is won and the internal lottery state shifts to RT4. . When “Replay Q” is selected, the symbol combination “Black BAR, Black BAR, Black BAR” corresponding to Replay 12 (hereinafter referred to as “Black BAR Alignment”) may be displayed regardless of the batting order. The means 210 shifts the effect state to the normal ART state even if the black BAR alignment is not displayed.

In addition, when the special ART lottery is won during the normal ART, the production state transition unit 210 shifts the production state to the special ART preparation state. When the specific freeze period is set in the main controller 100 during the special ART preparation, the effect state is shifted to the special ART state.
During the special ART state (hereinafter abbreviated as special ART), as described above, the spinning effect based on the control of the main controller 100 is performed. When the information on canceling the setting of the specific freeze period is input from the main control device 100, the effect state transition unit 210 returns the effect state to the normal ART state.

Further, the production state transition means 210 transitions the production state to the chance state when the point given at the above-described predetermined opportunity during the normal ART reaches a predetermined value. The chance state is a period of one game in which the special ART lottery is performed with a higher probability than during the normal ART. When the special ART lottery is won, the effect state is shifted to the special ART preparation state. On the other hand, when the special ART lottery is not won, the effect state is returned to the normal ART state.
Then, in the normal ART state, the production state transition means 210 digests the predetermined number of games and the number of sets (both a game number counter and a set number counter, which will be described later, become 0). Transition to the sub normal state.

(Production execution control means 220)
The effect execution control means 220 is for controlling the operation of the effect devices such as the image display unit 70, the lamp 80, and the speaker 90, and is based on the AT control means 230 described below and the determination of the effect determination means (not shown). Based on the production data stored in the ROM, the production is performed according to the batting order navigation, the symbol navigation during the AT, and the production state.

  The batting order navigator displays the correct answer batting order with an arrow on the image display unit 70, displays the positions of the stop switches 31 to 33 to be stopped by characters such as left, middle, and right, and outputs them from the speaker 90 by voice. This is performed by instructing or indicating the stop switches 31 to 33 to be operated first by changing the emission color of the light emitter provided inside the buttons of the stop switches 31 to 33. As the batting order navigation, in addition to the above-mentioned bell navigation, a transition navigation for navigating the batting order (see FIGS. 6B to 6E) for shifting to a predetermined RT state when a predetermined “batting order replay” is won, There are a specific batting order navigation and a signal output navigation for navigating the specific batting order and signal output batting order (see FIG. 6D) when “Replay I” to “Replay N” are won.

  The symbol navigation is performed by causing the image display unit 70 to display a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. As design navigator, it corresponds to white 7 navigation that prompts to stop white 7 matching corresponding to replay 7 when winning “Replay F” to “Replay H”, and corresponds to replay 9 or replay 10 when winning “Replay O” There is a symbol navigation that prompts to stop the symbol alignment to be performed, and a black BAR navigation that prompts to stop the black BAR alignment corresponding to the replay 12 when “Replay Q” is won. When the white 7 navigation or the symbol navigation is performed, the batting order (left press) for displaying the white 7 alignment or the batting order (right pressing) for displaying the symbol alignment is also navigated. .

  Although detailed explanation is omitted as the production according to the production state, for example, it is performed when the production suggesting the transition to the bonus state or the ART state during the sub normal or the transition to the bonus state or the ART state is confirmed. Such as an effect for enlarging a game during a bonus or ART, an effect accompanying a spinning effect, and an effect for announcing the number of added ARTs and the number of games. Moreover, the effect which displays the point provided in normal ART on the display screen of the image display part 70 with a predetermined meter is also included.

(Directing during special ART)
Here, an effect performed during the special ART will be described.
The special ART state is a game period in which a specific freeze period is set, and the effect execution control means 220 causes an effect corresponding to each period (period A, B, C) in one set of the specific freeze period. As described above, in the period B, a battle effect in which the main character fights the opponent is performed, and the effect execution control means 220 is an effect that notifies the opponent in the period A, and in the period B, the type lottery is performed. In the battle effect according to the spinning effect pattern based on the result, in period C, the result notification effect corresponding to the result of the loop lottery or the result notification pattern based on the specific condition is performed.

  Here, the opponent of the battle effect is determined according to the winning probability (loop probability) of the loop lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, four characters A, B, C, and D are set as opponents, and when the loop probability is 30%, A is selected, and the loop probability is 50%. In this case, either B or C is selected, and if the loop probability is 75%, either C or D is selected. The lower the loop probability, the higher the possibility of “losing” (no loop), so the character's expectation is A <B <C <D. Since the freeze scenario (see the lottery result in FIG. 10B) is formed so that the loop probability of 30% is not set continuously, the character A with low expectation is continuously selected as the opponent. It is not to be done.

  In the first game in the set of period A, that is, the specific freeze period, the effect execution control means 220 is information on the loop probability of the loop lottery performed in the set inputted from the main control device 100 (the loop probability of what percentage) The opponent corresponding to the loop rate is determined based on whether the lottery table is to be used for the lottery. Then, at the end of the game (after all the reels 61 to 63 are stopped), an effect of notifying the determined opponent is performed.

  Further, the production execution control means 220, in the second to fifth games in one set of the period B, that is, the specific freeze period, information on the result of the type lottery input from the main control device 100 (rotation in FIG. 11 (A)). Based on the production pattern), the battle production of the winning pattern or the battle production of the losing pattern described above is performed. The mode of battle effect of the winning pattern is selected according to the spinning effect pattern. Further, a plurality of losing patterns and a plurality of winning patterns may be provided, and the aspect of the selected effect may be different depending on the result of loop lottery (whether or not looping is possible). The results of battle wins and losses are displayed at the end of the game. In the period B, the AT control means 230 performs lottery by adding the number of games in the normal ART state for each game. The production execution control means 220 also displays the added number of games at the end of the game.

  Then, in the sixth game in the set of the period C, that is, the specific freeze period, the effect execution control means 220 is information regarding the result of the type lottery input from the main control device 100 (result notification pattern in FIG. 6C). Based on the above, an effect corresponding to the result is performed. For example, when the loss effect is selected as the result notification pattern, a notification that prompts the user to operate the bet switch 10 during the low-speed rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is performed (the rotary reels 61 to 63 thereby rotate forward). After the game is over, the main character is displayed to be defeated. When the winning effect is selected, a notification is made to prompt the user to operate the bet switch 10 during the low-speed rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 (this causes the rotary reels 61 to 63 to reversely rotate). Make the display to win. In this case, the start of the next set is notified in the next game. When the reverse effect 1 or 2 is selected, after the same effect as that of the losing effect is performed, the start of the next set is notified in the next game.

(AT control means 230)
The AT control unit 230 controls the start and end of the AT based on game control information output from the main control device 100, a production state, and the like. The AT control unit 230 includes an AT lottery unit, a count management unit, and a notification execution unit (not shown).

(AT lottery means)
The AT lottery means performs a lottery regarding the AT. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery means performs AT shift lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, and special ART lottery.
In the AT transition lottery, whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined by lottery when a predetermined transition lottery opportunity occurs (“Cherry”, “Watermelon”, etc. wins) during the sub-normal. When the AT shift lottery is won, the production state shifts to the bonus preparation state.
In the ART transfer lottery, if a predetermined transfer lottery opportunity occurs during the bonus (start of bonus state or “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, etc. wins), whether or not to shift to the ART state after the bonus ends is determined by lottery To decide. When the ART transfer lottery is won, the state shifts to the ART preparation state after the bonus ends.

The extra lottery includes an extra lottery for the number of games and an extra lottery for the number of sets.
The number-of-games extra lottery is to determine whether or not an extra number of games in the normal ART state and the extra number are made by lottery during normal ART or special ART. When the winning lottery is won, a stored value of a game number counter described later is added.
Here, the extra lottery during the special ART is performed when, for example, a winning pattern battle effect is performed, the number of games to be added is selected from 10 to 200, and when a losing pattern battle effect is performed, an additional is selected. Not performed (additional number of games is 0).

  The lottery with the number of sets is determined by lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of ART sets when “Replay O” is won during normal ART. When the set number is added and the lottery is won, a set number stored value of an ART counter described later is added. In addition, when “Replay O” is won, if the number of sets is added and the lottery is won, the symbol navigation described above is performed. When the stop operation is performed according to the navigation, even if the symbol alignment is not displayed, a freeze accompanied with a spinning effect (reverse rotation) occurs in the next game, and the number of sets at the end of one spinning effect Announce the addition.

  In the special ART lottery, whether to shift to the special ART state is determined by lottery during the normal ART or the chance state. During normal ART, a special ART lottery is performed when a predetermined transition lottery opportunity occurs (for example, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, or “Replay P” is won). Regardless of the lottery result, a special ART lottery is performed. When the special ART lottery is won, the production state shifts to the special ART preparation state.

(Count management means)
The count management means manages the number of games in AT, the number of sets, the number of payouts, and the number of granted points, and includes a game number counter, a set number counter, a number counter, and a point counter. The game number counter stores the remaining number of games in one set in the normal ART state, and the set number counter stores the remaining set number in the normal ART state. The number counter stores the number of medals paid out during the bonus, and the point counter stores the number of points given at a predetermined opportunity during normal ART. Note that the initial values of these counters are zero.

  The count management means initializes the number counter when the effect execution control means 220 performs a bonus final announcement effect, and adds the number of payouts to the number counter and stores it every time a medal is paid out by winning. . The count management means increments the stored value of the set number counter by 1 when the ART transfer lottery is won during the bonus. When the stored value of the number counter exceeds 100 during the bonus and the stored value of the set number counter is 1 or more, the count management means stores the initial number of games of ART (for example, 50 times) in the game number counter. And the stored value of the set number counter is decremented by 1. Then, the effect state shifts from the bonus state to the ART preparation state. When the set number counter is 0, the effect state shifts from the bonus state to the sub normal state.

  If the internal lottery state shifts to the normal state (bell 6 wins) due to an operation mistake or the like when winning the “batting order bell” in the bonus, the count management means holds the stored value of the number counter. Bell navigation is performed while the stored value of the number counter is less than 100, but when the stored value of the number counter exceeds 100, the bonus state ends. On the other hand, when the internal lottery state shifts to the RT1 state (blank is displayed) during the bonus, the effect state shifts to the sub normal state, and the bonus state is forcibly ended. Thereafter, when the set number counter has a stored value, the state shifts to the ART preparation state, and when the set number counter is 0, the state shifts to the sub normal state.

  Also, the count management means stores the initial number of games of ART in the game number counter when the effect state shifts from the ART preparation state to the normal ART state. During normal ART, the stored value of the game number counter is decremented by 1 for each game. Note that the count management means does not subtract the number-of-games counter when the performance state shifts to the chance state, the special ART preparation state, and the special ART state. When an extra lottery is won during normal ART or special ART, the number of extra games won is added to the stored value of the game number counter. In addition, when “Replay O” in normal ART is won and the lottery is won, the stored value of the set number counter is incremented by 1 and the freeze continues (the spinning effect is executed). 1 is added to the stored value of the set number counter. When the stored value of the game number counter becomes 0 and the stored value of the set number counter is 1 or more, the initial number of games is set in the game number counter and the stored value of the set number counter is set to 1. Subtract. When both the game number counter and the set number counter become 0, the effect state shifts to the sub-normal state, and the AT state ends.

  Note that the internal lottery status will change to RT3 or normal status due to an operational error during winning of “batting order replay” or “batting order bell” during ART (during normal ART, chance status, special ART preparation, special ART) In the case of transition (replay 8, bell 6, or replay 1 wins), the count management means holds the stored value of the game number counter and continues subtraction for each game. During this time, bell navigation is performed, and when the game number counter reaches 0, one set of normal ARTs ends. On the other hand, when the internal lottery state shifts to RT1 (blank is displayed), the count management means resets the stored value of the game number counter and forcibly ends one set. In this case, if the stored value of the set number counter is 1 or more, the production state shifts to the ART ready state, but if the set number counter is 0, the state shifts to the sub normal state and the AT state ends. To do.

  Further, the count management means adds a predetermined value to the stored value of the point counter when it corresponds to a predetermined point granting opportunity during normal ART (winning a point giving lottery when a predetermined combination is won). The number of points to be added is determined according to the result of the role lottery. For example, 1 is set when “Replay” is selected, 3 is set when “Bell” is selected, and 8 is set when “Cherry” is selected. When the stored value of the point counter reaches a predetermined maximum value, for example, 8, for example, the effect state shifts to the chance state. When the effect state shifts to the chance state, the stored value of the point counter is reset (cleared to 0). Note that points may be awarded only during a predetermined period during normal ART (for example, a period started by lottery or a period during which a specific performance is executed). In this case, points may be given according to the result of the role lottery without performing the point giving lottery.

(Notification execution means)
The notification execution means is for causing the production execution control means 220 to execute batting order navigation (such as the above-described bell navigation, transition navigation, specific batting order navigation, etc.).
Specifically, the notification execution means performs black BAR navigation when “Replay Q” is won during sub-normal. As described above, even if the black BAR alignment is not displayed, the effect state shifts to the normal ART state based on the winning of the replay 12. During normal ART, the bell navigation is performed when the “batting order bell” is won, and the symbol navigation is performed when the lottery is won by adding the number of sets when the “replay O” is won. When the stop operation is performed according to the symbol navigation, the spinning effect is executed even if the symbol alignment is not displayed.

  In addition, when the internal lottery state is RT1 during the bonus preparation, a transition navigation for winning Replay 3, which is an opportunity to transition to RT2, is performed when “Replay B” to “Replay E” are won. When the internal lottery state shifts to RT2, white 7 navigation is performed when “Replay F” to “Replay H” are won. As described above, when the white 7 navigation is performed, a transition is made to the bonus state regardless of whether or not white 7 is displayed and the order of hitting. During the bonus, the bell navigation is performed when the “batting order bell” is won.

  In addition, during normal ART preparation after the end of the bonus state, when “Replay O” is won, a transition navigation for winning the replay 11 which is a trigger for transition to RT4 is performed. In the normal ART preparation state and the internal lottery state is RT1 (when one set is forcibly terminated due to the fall of the internal lottery state but the set number counter is 1 or more), the “Replay O” A transition navigation for winning the replay 11 at the time of winning is performed.

Also, during special ART preparation, bell navigation is performed when “batting order bell” is won, and specific batting order navigation is performed when “replay I” to “replay N” are won. When the stop operation is continuously performed twice according to the specific batting order navigation, a specific freeze period is set in the main control device 100, and the effect state shifts to the special ART state.
Even during the chance state and special ART, the bell navigation is performed when the “batting order bell” is won.

Further, when one set in the normal ART state is finished and the next set is started, the signal output navigation is performed when “Replay I” to “Replay N” are won on condition that the special ART is not being executed. When the stop operation is continuously performed twice according to the navigation, the output is started again in the next game after the output of the ART signal is once stopped.
When the special ART is not being prepared, the batting order other than the specific batting order is navigated when “Replay I” to “Replay N” are won. Further, if the signal output trigger is not met, the batting order other than the signal output batting order is navigated when “Replay I” to “Replay N” are won.

(Penalty control means 240)
The penalty control means 240 sets a penalty that imposes a disadvantage on the player when a predetermined prohibited action is performed.
In the present embodiment, when not in the AT state (during non-AT), a predetermined penalty is set based on the stop switches 31 to 33 being operated in a stroke order other than the recommended stroke order (left push) (so-called irregular push). In the ART where the internal lottery state is RT4, the transition to the special ART state is not permitted, but the specific freeze period is set in the main control device 100, and the special ART ready state is specified. Even when the stop operation is not performed according to the batting order navigation, a predetermined penalty is set.
As described above, when the internal lottery state shifts to RT1 without following the batting order navigation during the AT, the bonus state and the ART state are forcibly terminated. Positioned as a kind of penalty for not following navigation.

  The penalty control means 240 includes a penalty counter (not shown), and sets a predetermined number of games in the penalty counter when an irregular push is performed during non-AT. The penalty game count is subtracted for each game digestion, but while the penalty counter has the game count (during the penalty), the AT transition lottery is not performed, and the “Replay Q” is a trigger for the transition to the ART state. Even if "" is won, a penalty such as not performing black BAR navigation is executed. In addition, when an action corresponding to a penalty (anomaly pressing) is performed, a predetermined warning is displayed to prompt the player to perform an appropriate operation. Even if the internal lottery state shifts to RT3 or RT4 by irregular pressing during non-AT (when navigation is not performed), the effect state does not shift to the bonus state or the ART state.

  Further, the penalty control means 240 has a specific freeze period set in the main control device 100 at the start of the game during ART (when an effective operation signal of the start switch 20 is input), although the effect state is not the special ART state. If so, a penalty for erasing all stored information related to the special ART state is executed. When such a state occurs, the main control device is that the production state is not the special ART preparation state, and the stop operation is performed in the specific batting order twice consecutively even though the specific batting order is not navigated. When the specific freeze period is set at 100, or the production state is the special ART ready state, the stop operation is performed in the specific batting order before the special ART ready state is entered, and the special ART ready state is entered. It is assumed that the stop operation is first performed in the specific batting order and the stop operation is subsequently performed twice in the specific batting order.

Here, the stored information related to the special ART state includes not only the state in which the special ART lottery is won, but also the fact that the transition to the chance state has been determined and the chance state given during the normal ART. This also includes the number of points that become the transition conditions. In other words, by deleting the stored information related to the special ART state, the winning of the special ART lottery is canceled, the transition to the chance state is canceled, and the points accumulated so far are reset (the stored value of the point counter is cleared to 0) ).
When the winning of the special ART lottery is canceled, even if the main control device 100 performs the spinning effect based on the setting of the specific freeze period, the corresponding effect is not performed and the additional lottery is not performed. When the transition to the chance state is canceled, the special ART lottery is not performed, and when the accumulated points are reset, the number of points displayed on the image display unit 70 is also zero.

  Thus, when the sub control device 200 does not permit the transition to the special ART state but the main control device 100 sets a specific freeze period, the sub control device 200 shifts to the special ART state currently determined. In addition to canceling the transition, the possibility of transition to a special ART state in the future is also cancelled. The reason for imposing such a serious penalty is that the specific freeze period is a fixed period and cannot be terminated in the middle of one set, and is continued in the control of the main controller 100 (loop). This is based on the fact that the presence / absence of the character is determined and cannot be stopped by the batting order navigation on the side of the sub-control device 200. In other words, once it enters the specific freeze period, the state may continue indefinitely, so the consistency between the spinning effect and the image effect cannot be taken (even though the spinning effect is performed, the image display There is a possibility that a normal production screen is displayed on the screen for a long period of time. In order to cut off such future roots, not only the transition to the special ART state determined at the present time, but also anything that leads to the determination of the transition to the special ART state is cancelled.

Further, the penalty control means 240 is executed when the special ART is prepared, that is, when the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the specific batting order navigation in the state where the special ART state is permitted to be shifted, Penalties (special ART penalties). For example, in the extra lottery performed during the special ART, the number of games to be won is set to a small number (for example, lottery from 0 to 5 times), or the winning probability that a large number of times (for example, 10 times or more) is won is reduced. To do. Then, when the special ART penalty is set, if the stop operation is not performed according to the specific stroke order navigation, the penalty for deleting all the stored information related to the special ART state is executed as described above. This is because during the special ART preparation, while the bell navigation is performed, the game number counter is not subtracted, so the period of the special ART preparation state is not intentionally followed by the specific batting order navigation, This is to eliminate the strategy to earn.
Note that the special ART penalty is canceled when the special ART state is entered and one set of the specific freeze period ends. This is because, when a special ART penalty is set due to an operation error, it is severe that the penalty is given until the specific freeze period that loops.

(Operation of slot machine S)
The processing based on the control of the main control device 100 in the slot machine S having the above configuration will be described with description of the effect processing based on the control of the sub control device 200.
FIG. 14 shows a game control process in one game based on the control of the main control device 100.
In the slot machine S, the operation of the start switch 20 is validated by betting a prescribed number of medals. Then, when the start switch 20 is turned on (inputting an operation signal), a part lottery process is performed (S100, S102), and a process associated with the part lottery is performed based on the result of the part lottery ( S103). The information related to the result of the lottery is output to the sub-control device 200. In the sub-control device 200 that receives the information related to the result of the role lottery, a lottery process (AT transfer lottery or ART lottery, extra lottery, point grant lottery, etc.) are performed.

  Thereafter, rotation start processing of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when any of the stop switches 31 to 33 is turned on, rotation stop processing is performed for the corresponding rotary reels 61 to 63 ( S105, S106). S105 to 106 are repeated until all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (S105 to S107), and when all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, a game result determination process and a process based on the determination result are performed. (S108, S109). Specifically, when it is determined that the small role has won, the corresponding medal payout process is performed, and when it is determined that the replay has been won, the replay operation process is performed. When a winning combination or a symbol combination is displayed as a trigger for transition to the lottery state, a transition process for the internal lottery state is performed. Then, a specific freeze determination process is performed based on the game result (S110), and the game control process in one game is terminated.

  Next, the process accompanying the lottery in step 103 of FIG. 14 will be described based on the flows of FIGS. 15 and 16. The flow in FIGS. 15 and 16 describes the processing related to the specific freeze period associated with the role lottery, and corresponds to the opportunity of freezing or spinning production that occurs independently (for example, winning such as “Cherry”, RT4 The description is omitted in the case of “the next game in which“ Replay O ”is won and is stopped by pressing right). In the case of such a freezing or spinning effect that occurs independently, execution of the freezing or spinning effect is determined on the condition that it is not a specific freeze period.

  First, in S200 of FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the specific freeze period is set. If the specific freeze period is not set (No in S200), the process associated with the winning lottery is terminated. If the specific freeze period is set (Yes in S200), it is determined whether or not the stock opportunity combination is won in the game combination lottery. If the stock opportunity is won (Yes in S201), stock lottery processing is performed (S202). When the stored value of the game number storage unit is 1 (Yes in S203), that is, when the stored value of the set number storage unit is 1 in the case of one set period A of the specific freeze period (S204). In other words, if it is the first game of the first set, a freeze scenario lottery process is performed (S205). If the number of sets is not 1 (No in S204), that is, if it is the second set or later, since the freeze scenario has already been selected, the process proceeds to the next without performing the freeze scenario lottery process.

  If no stock is stored for the specific freeze period (the stored value of the stock counter is 0) (No in S206), the loop lottery process is performed with reference to the number of the corresponding set of the selected freeze scenario. Performed (S207). The result of the loop lottery is stored in a predetermined storage unit (loop winning or loop incorrect winning is set). On the other hand, if the stock has a specific freeze period (the stored value of the stock counter is 1 or more) (Yes in S206), the number of stocks is decremented by 1 (stock is consumed) and a loop lottery is performed. The loop winning is set without performing the process (S208). Alternatively, the loop lottery may be performed by replacing the loop probability with a loop probability of 100%. Even when the loop lottery process is not performed or when the loop lottery table is replaced, the loop probability of the predetermined set of the freeze scenario is referred to, and information regarding the loop probability is output to the sub-control device 200. In the sub-control device 200 that has received this information, the battle execution opponent is determined by the performance execution control means 220.

  Next, in S209, it is determined whether or not the execution of the reverse effect is reserved. If the execution of the reverse effect is not reserved (No in S209), the process associated with the role lottery is terminated, and the reverse effect is displayed. When execution is reserved (Yes in S209), execution of the spinning effect relating to the reverse rotation effect is determined and execution of the freeze is determined (S210). When execution of the reverse effect is determined, information to that effect is output to the sub-control device 200, and in the sub-control device 200 that has received this information, the effect (next) Notification of setting start) is performed. And the process accompanying a lottery drawing is complete | finished.

  In the present embodiment, in the first game (period A) of the specific freeze period, the freeze is not executed when the reverse effect is not reserved. A freeze (which may or may not be accompanied by a spinning effect) may be performed in response to the operation of 20, and a start notification effect may be performed during the freeze to notify the start of a specific freeze period. . When a reverse effect is reserved, a start notification effect may be performed in a different form from that when the reverse effect is not performed. Alternatively, in the period A, a freeze may be executed after the game ends to produce an effect of notifying the opponent.

  If the stored value in the game number storage unit is not 1 (No in S203), it is determined in S300 in FIG. 16 whether the stored value in the game number storage unit is any of 2-5. . When the stored value of the game number storage unit is any one of 2 to 5 (Yes in S300), that is, when it is one set period B of the specific freeze period, the rotation effect pattern (FIG. 11 ( A)) is selected (S301), the execution of the spinning effect of the pattern corresponding to the result of the type lottery is determined, and the execution of the freeze is determined (S302). Information related to the result of the type lottery is output to the sub-control device 200. In the sub-control device 200 that has input this information, the effect execution control means 220 generates effects corresponding to the spinning effect pattern (winning pattern effect, losing pattern effect). Execution is decided. And the process accompanying a lottery drawing is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if the stored value of the game number storage unit is not any of 2 to 5 (No in S300), that is, if it is one set period C of the specific freeze period, whether or not the lottery is won? (S310), it is determined whether or not the spinning effect pattern executed in period B corresponds to the specific history (S311) and whether or not the stock has a specific freeze period (S312). If the loop lottery is won (Yes in S310), a type lottery process for selecting a result notification pattern (other than the loss effect in FIG. 11C) is performed. Even if the loop lottery is not won (No in S310), if it falls under the specific history (Yes in S311), the result of the loop lottery is rewritten to the winner (S314), and the type lottery process is performed. Is called. Even if the lottery is not won and it does not correspond to the specific history (No in S310, 311), if the stock has a specific freeze period (Yes in S312), the stock number is decremented by 1. (S313), a type lottery process is performed.

  If the reverse effect (reverse effect 1 or reverse effect 2) is won by the result notification pattern type lottery (Yes in S316), the execution of the reverse effect in the next game is reserved (S317), and the loss effect is executed. Is determined and execution of the freeze is determined (S319). If it is not the winning of the reverse effect (No in S316), the execution of the winning effect is determined and the execution of the freeze is determined (S318). In addition, when the loop lottery is not won, the specific history is not met, and there is no stock (No in S310, 311 and S312), execution of the losing effect is determined and execution of the freeze is determined. . Information related to the result of the type lottery is output to the sub-control device 200, and in the sub-control device 200 that has input this information, the performance execution control means 220 decides to execute an effect (winning effect, losing effect) corresponding to the result notification pattern. Is done. And the process accompanying a lottery drawing is complete | finished.

Next, the rotation reel rotation start process in S104 of FIG. 14 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not execution of freeze has been determined. If execution of freeze has been determined (Yes in S400), freeze execution processing is performed (S401). Specifically, when the freeze setting unit 171 sets the freeze and execution of the spinning effect is determined, the reel control unit 130 operates the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on predetermined spinning effect pattern data. Let When a series of rotation effect rotation control based on the rotation effect pattern data ends, the freeze setting means 171 cancels the freeze setting. In S402, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. If the execution of the freeze has not been determined (No in S400), it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed after skipping S401.

  If it is determined that the wait time has elapsed (Yes in S402), rotation processing of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the normal rotation data is performed (S403). Here, when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped at the end of the spinning effect, the rotating reels 61 to 63 are started to rotate based on the normal rotation data. If the rotating reels 61 to 63 are rotating forward at the end of the spinning effect, the process proceeds to normal rotation control. Thereafter, the operation invalid state of the stop switches 31 to 33 is canceled on condition that a predetermined stoppable requirement is satisfied (S404 to S405). Here, the stoppable requirement is that the rotational speed of the rotary reels 61 to 63 reaches the steady rotational speed, and the start index is detected for all of the rotary reels 61 to 63 so that the symbols can be referred to. It is that you are. Then, the rotation reel rotation start process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the drive signal is not output if the wait time has not elapsed. However, if the start switch 20 is operated after the betting operation, whether the wait time has elapsed or not is concerned. Instead, a drive signal may be output. In this case, the stoppage requirement in S404 includes that the wait time has elapsed.

Next, the specific freeze determination process in S110 of FIG. 14 will be described based on the flow of FIG. Here, “n” in the figure is an integer stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the initial value is zero.
First, when the internal lottery state is RT4 (Yes in S600) and the specific freeze period is set (Yes in S601), the process during the specific freeze is performed (S602). On the other hand, when the specific freeze period is not set in RT4 (No in S601), it is determined whether any of “batting order replay” (“Replay I” to “Replay N”) has been won. (S603) When “batting order replay” is won (Yes in S603), it is determined whether or not a stop operation is performed in a specific striking order (see FIG. 9) (S604).

  When the stop operation is performed in the specific batting order (Yes in S614), n = n + 1 (S605), and when the stop operation is not performed in the specific batting order (No in S614), n = n−1 ( S606). When n is 0, no subtraction is performed. Then, when n = 2 (Yes in S607), that is, when the stop operation in the specific batting order is continued twice, the specific freeze period is set (S608). At this time, “1” is stored in the game number storage unit and the set number storage unit. Then, the specific freeze determination process ends.

The process during the specific freeze in S602 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, 1 is added to the stored value in the game number storage unit (S700), and it is determined whether or not the number of games has reached 6 (S701). If the number of games is not six (No in S701), the process during the specific freeze is terminated. When the number of games is 1, an effect of notifying the opponent is performed in the sub-control device 200, and when the number of games is 2 to 5, an effect corresponding to the spinning effect pattern (winning pattern effect) Losing pattern production).
Further, when the number of games is 6 (Yes in S701), it is determined whether or not to loop, that is, whether or not the loop lottery is won or whether or not the lottery result has been rewritten to win. (S702). When looping (Yes in S702), the stored value in the game number storage unit is reset to 1 (S703), and the stored value in the set number storage unit is incremented by 1 (S704). Exit. On the other hand, when the loop does not occur (No in S702), the setting of the specific freeze period is canceled (S705), and the process during the specific freeze is ended.

Next, processing related to a penalty based on the control of the sub-control device 200 will be described based on the flow of FIG. Note that FIG. 20 shows penalty determination processing related to the special ART state, and processing related to other penalties (such as irregular pressing during non-AT) is omitted.
FIG. 20A shows the flow of penalty determination processing at the start of the game.
First, it is determined whether or not the specific freeze period is set in the main control apparatus 100. If the specific freeze period is not set (No in S800), the penalty determination process is ended as it is. If the specific freeze period is set (Yes in S800), it is determined whether the performance state is not the special ART state. If it is in the special ART (Yes in S801), the penalty determination process is performed as it is. finish. On the other hand, if it is not during the special ART (No in S801), all stored information related to the special ART state is deleted (S802). Then, the penalty determination process ends.

FIG. 20B shows a flow of penalty determination processing at the end of the game (when all the reels 61 to 63 are stopped).
First, it is determined whether or not a stop operation is performed according to the specific batting order navigation in the game. If the stop operation is performed according to the specific batting order navigation (Yes in S900), the penalty determination process is ended as it is. If the stop operation is not performed according to the specific batting order navigation (No in S900), it is determined whether the special ART penalty is being set, that is, whether the special ART penalty is set. If the special ART penalty is not in effect (No in S901), a special ART penalty is set (S903). If the special ART penalty is in effect (Yes in S901), all stored information related to the special ART state is deleted. (S902). Then, the penalty determination process ends.

(Summary)
As described above, in the present embodiment, during ART, a specific freeze is performed based on a stop operation in a specific batting order when a “batting order replay” is won (a predetermined operation means is operated in a specific operation mode). A period (specific game period) is set. The specific freeze period includes a period A for determining whether or not to repeat (loop) the specific freeze period, and whether or not an ART game number of times is added for each game according to the mode of the spinning effect (predetermined sub-effects). Is divided into three periods each having different functions: a period B in which a special grant period is determined) and a period C (third period) in which the presence / absence of a loop in a specific freeze period is reported using a spinning effect. Has been. And in each period, based on the determination of the main control apparatus 100, the corresponding sub production | presentation is performed in the sub control apparatus 200. FIG. For example, in period B, a battle effect is performed in accordance with the mode of the spinning effect.

  In this way, during the period in which the number of games can be added, the spinning effect is continuously generated over a plurality of games, and sub-effects are linked to this, so the game during the period Can be enlivened. In addition, since the presence / absence of addition and the production mode (battle superiority, inferiority) are associated according to the mode of the spinning effect, the presence / absence of addition can be predicted by the behavior of the rotating reels 61 to 63, and flashy. In spite of the fact that a round effect is performed, the player is not added and the player is not disappointed. In addition, during the specific freeze period, the spinning effect and sub-effects corresponding to the specific freeze period are preferentially executed, and even if they fall under other freeze or spinning effect execution timings, their execution is prohibited. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained without interrupting the flow of a series of effects during the specific freeze period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution history of the spinning effect is stored in the period B of the specific freeze period, and the history of the spinning effect executed in the period B becomes a specific history, that is, all “ When it is “losing” or “winning” all, even if it is not won in the loop lottery, it is rewritten as a loop winning. In this way, by forming the production results in each game in the period B so as to affect the final determination in the period C, the player has a sense of loop expectation at any stage of the specific freeze period. It becomes possible to make it. For example, even if a character with low expectation (low loop rate) is selected as an opponent in period A, there is a possibility of looping depending on the contents of period B. Can do.

  On the other hand, as described above, if the specific freeze period is set when the specific freeze period should not be set by providing the specific freeze period that loops in the management of the main control device 100, the main effect and There is a concern that consistency with the sub-production will be lost. For example, when the production state is not the special ART state in the sub-control device 200, the specific freeze period is set in the main control device 100, and after that, when the production state shifts to the special ART state, Consistency between each divided period (periods A to C) and the sub-effects cannot be obtained. In such a case, even if the sub-effect corresponding to the special ART state is canceled (the normal effect is performed), the specific freeze period is a fixed period, and a loop is made where the sub-control device 200 is not concerned. Therefore, there is a possibility that a state in which the consistency between the main effect and the sub effect cannot be taken for a long time.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the specific freeze period is set in the main control device 100 when the production state is not the special ART state, the winning is canceled even if the special ART lottery is won (special ART). (Even if the transition to the chance state is determined) is canceled (the transition to the chance state is not performed), and all accumulation points that enable the transition to the chance state are canceled (to the chance state). To take away the right to transition). That is, no additional information is given even during the specific freeze period (a predetermined privilege related to the sub-effect is not given), and all stored information related to the special ART state (achievement of the predetermined condition) is deleted. By forming in this way, it is possible to minimize the inconsistency between the main effect and the sub effect, and to prevent such a situation from occurring.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if the production state is a special ART preparation state that permits the setting of a specific freeze period, if the specific batting order navigation is not followed, the extra rate during the special ART is lowered. Set a special ART penalty (to reduce the benefits granted during a specific game period) and delete all stored information related to the special ART state if the special stroke penalty is not followed when the special ART penalty is set I have to. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessive penalty from being imposed on an operation error and effectively eliminate the strategy of deliberately prolonging the special ART preparation state and earning a ball.

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In the above-described embodiment, the specific game period in which the main effect is performed is the specific freeze period in which the freeze with the spinning effect is set, but the specific game period is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be a period in which only the spinning effect is continuously performed over a plurality of games without setting the freeze. For example, during the period from the start of rotation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 to the steady rotation, the behavior of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is different from that of normal rotation (for example, the rotation starts after vibration, the rotation speed is different, the acceleration It is possible to perform a spinning effect. Alternatively, the rotating reels 61 to 63 may be provided with a spinning effect different from the normal stopping mode (for example, after being vibrated and stopped). Moreover, you may perform combining these rotation effects.

  Contrary to the above, the specific game period may be a period in which freezing without a spinning effect is continuously performed over a plurality of games. In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not to add (privilege grant) according to the time when the freeze occurs during one game. For example, one of the freeze when the bet switch 10 is invalidated, the freeze when the operation of the start switch 20 is invalidated, the freeze when the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is suspended, and the stop switches 31 to 33 are invalidated. Freeze can be set, and “Win”, “Lose” (whether or not a privilege is granted) can be associated with any of these modes or a combination of a plurality of freezes. Alternatively, depending on whether or not to add extra according to the length of the freeze (set time) that occurs at a predetermined time during a single game, whether the freeze only occurs, or whether the freeze accompanied by the spinning effect occurs, The presence / absence and number of additions may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific freeze period is set based on the stop operation in the specific batting order when the “batting order replay” is won, but the specific freeze period is set. The condition is not limited to the stop operation in a specific batting order. For example, the main control device 100 sets a specific freeze period when the bet switch 10, the start switch 20, and other operation switches (for example, effect switches) are operated in a specific operation mode (continuous hitting, rotation, etc.), and the sub-control The device 200 may navigate the specific operation mode when the setting of the specific freeze period is permitted. The specific operation mode is not limited to a single operation switch operation mode, and may be a combination of a plurality of types of operation switch operation modes. However, it is desirable that any of the operation modes does not directly relate to the progress of the game or the game result. For example, a specific operation of the bet switch 10 after betting (such as a predetermined number of continuous hits and long presses), a specific operation of the start switch 20 after the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 61 (pushing up, rotating, or pushing in) is performed. Can be mentioned.

In the above-described embodiment, a slot machine equipped with a so-called pseudo bonus for increasing the number of balls by AT has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine having a bonus as a role.
In addition, the benefits related to the sub-effects given during the specific game period are not limited to those related to the AT. For example, a predetermined point can be given during a specific game period, and when the point reaches a predetermined value, a special effect that does not usually appear can be executed. In addition, at the start of the game or AT, etc., the player can select the contents of the effect (the character appearing in the effect mode or effect) based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (for example, the operation of the effect switch). In the case of being present, it may be formed so that the selectable contents of the effect change according to the number of points acquired during the specific game period.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Further, the present invention may appropriately combine or recombine items described in the above-described embodiments and modification examples as long as no contradiction occurs.
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

S slot machine 1 control device 10 bet switch 20 start switch 31 to 33 stop switch 61 to 63 rotating reel 100 main control device 120 role lottery means 130 reel control means 140 game result determination means 170 freeze control means 180 revolution effect control means 190 External signal output means 200 Sub-controller 230 AT control means 240 Penalty control means

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A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface;
A start switch for rotating a plurality of the rotating reels;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A main control device that controls the progress of the game by rotating the rotating reel based on the operation of the start switch and stopping the rotating reel based on the operation of the stop switch;
A sub-control device formed so as to be able to input output information from the main control device but not to output information to the main control device,
In a gaming machine having a main effect managed by the main control device and a sub effect managed by the sub control device as effects,
The main controller is
Based on the fact that predetermined operation means including the start switch and the stop switch are operated in a specific operation mode, it is possible to set a specific game period over a plurality of predetermined games, and during the specific game period , A main effect selected from a plurality of types for each game can be executed,
The sub-control device
At a predetermined opportunity during the game, it is possible to determine the transition to the privilege grant state, which is a rendering state that can grant a predetermined privilege related to the sub-effect,
If you are determined to move to the privilege granting state notified towards a specific operation mode of the predetermined operation unit to the player,
When in accordance with the notification is the predetermined operation means the specific game time is operated in the specific operation mode has been set, after transitions the effect state to the privilege granting state is performed during the certain game period depending on the aspect of the main production, it can be granted the privilege,
When the transition to the privilege grant state is determined and the specific operation mode is notified to the player, and the predetermined operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode according to the notification the make a decision to reduce the grantable benefits during a particular game period, in a state in which the decision to reduce the benefits, by Rukoto been operated the predetermined operation means in accordance with the notification of the specific operation mode, the specific is set game period, and if the effect state is shifted to the privilege granting state, when applying the benefits in accordance with the embodiment of the main effect that is performed during the certain game period, reducing the benefits decision A gaming machine, characterized in that it is formed so as to give less benefits than when not playing.

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