JP6572456B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine having a new feature in the output of an external signal in a gaming machine in which a prevention measure against playing a game with an unsuitable number of bets is provided. The game machine outputs an auxiliary signal when the AT mode is given in the high navigation state and the AT mode is set, and when the number of bets determined in the AT mode game is three, When the navigation state related process is executed and the number of bets determined in the AT mode game is one, the high navigation state related process is not executed. In addition, even if the number of bets determined in the AT mode game after starting the output of the auxiliary signal is one, the output of the auxiliary signal is continued and the number of games in the high navigation state is set to the set upper limit value. When it reaches, the output of the auxiliary signal is stopped even if the number of bets determined is one. [Selection] Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (cylinder game machine) and a pachinko machine (ball ball game machine).

  Conventionally, as one of the gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines, in order to increase the interest of the game, a beneficial right (for example, AT right) is given to the player by lottery, and the number of continuous games with the advantageous right There has been proposed a gaming table that is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, AT state) until it is digested (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-188098 A

  In such a gaming machine, an external signal is output to a data display corresponding to the hall control of the store or the gaming machine as a result of being controlled to a specific gaming state. The state can be grasped by hall control or data display.

  On the other hand, the player selects a bet from a plurality of bets and plays a game. However, since there are actually bets that are not suitable for a game depending on the gaming state, for example, as a preventive measure against playing a game with a bet number that is not suitable for a game in a predetermined gaming state, the predetermined game It is also conceivable to configure such that the state is not controlled (the processing performed in the predetermined gaming state is not performed).

  However, there is still room for improvement with respect to the output of the external signal of the gaming table in which a preventive measure against playing the game with the number of bets unsuitable for such a game is taken.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
By setting the bet number of the predetermined number for a game using a game medium with the game can be started, 1 game is finished by displaying the result on the variable display unit is derived, the variable display A game machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the club,
Bet number setting means capable of setting any bet number among a plurality of bet numbers including a first bet number and a second bet number less than the first bet number to start a game ; ,
Start operation means for confirming the setting of the bet amount and starting a game ;
Based on the determined setting of the number of bets, a lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the internal winning of the combination and deriving a lottery result;
Game number update means for updating the number of games until reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times that is the upper limit of the game;
Advantageous game giving means capable of giving an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the normal game in the game period until reaching the upper limit number of times,
A game state setting means capable of setting an advantageous game state over a plurality of games until a predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied when the advantageous game is given;
Advantageous game control means capable of executing control related to the advantageous game in each game of the advantageous game state,
The advantageous game control means includes
When the setting of the bet amount determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the first bet number, the control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
Means for not executing control relating to the advantageous game when the setting of the bet number determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the second bet number;
The predetermined advantageous game state termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
The gaming state setting means includes
When the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied before the number of games updated by the game number updating means reaches the upper limit number, the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied based on the establishment of the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition. End the advantageous gaming state setting,
If the number of games updated by the number-of-games update means reaches the upper limit number without satisfying the predetermined advantageous game state end condition, the state of the advantageous game state is determined based on the arrival of the upper limit number. It is a means to finish setting,
The number-of-games updating means is means for updating the number of times until the upper limit number of times is reached, regardless of whether the set bet number is determined as the first bet number or the second bet number. It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a new feature in the output of an external signal in a gaming machine in which a preventive measure against playing a game with an unsuitable number of bets is applied.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a pay line of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the state which opened the front door of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the kind of signal output to the external information collection apparatus from the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is the figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including the operating combination) of the slot machine which relates to the execution form of this invention, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the number of grant and the operation, (b) is the present invention FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of RT gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 26 shows a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state when the bet number of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is three. FIG. 26 shows a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state when the bet number of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is one. It is a figure explaining the correct operation order of the pushing order of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a transition diagram of the AT gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is an effect state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram in which display data of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is associated with lighting states of the payout number display device. (A) is a figure explaining the number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is an effect pattern in the precursor state and the confrontation state. It is a figure explaining concretely an example of transition of the production state of the slot machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of bet number setting / starting operation acceptance processing in step S102 of FIG. 15, and (b) shows in detail the flow of high navigation state updating processing in step S201 of FIG. 17 (a). It is a flowchart. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of effect state control processing A in step S106 of FIG. 15, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of every game common processing in step S401 of FIG. 18 (a). FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the low navigation state processing A in step S404 in FIG. 18A, and FIG. 19B shows in detail the flow of high navigation state transition processing in step S601 in FIG. It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the high navigation state process A of FIG.18 (a) step S405. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of LMT-related processing A in step S801 in FIG. 20, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT normal state processing A in step S813 in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation navigation information setting process in step S822 in FIG. 20, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect processing in step S107 in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of an external output signal main process A in step S108 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the production | presentation state control process B of step S114 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the high navigation state process B of step S1304 of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of LMT-related processing B in step S1401 in FIG. 25, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of ST state processing B in step S1417 in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of an external output signal main process B in step S115 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the high navigation state completion | finish process of step S116 of FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub-control unit main process, a first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub-control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the 1st sub control part command processing of step S3004 of Fig.29 (a). It is a time chart which shows an example of the gaming state of AT system of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a transition of effect state. It is a time chart which shows the mode of the effect at the time of shifting to a low navigation state from a high navigation state in RT3 in the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the gaming state of AT system of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a transition of effect state. It is a time chart which shows an example of the gaming state of AT system of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a transition of effect state. FIG. 10 is a time chart showing transition of AT gaming state and effect state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 52 shows an example of the effect image of the effect during AT, the effect during BB, and the effect during normal in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 shows an example of a BB end effect and an AT end effect effect image of the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of an effect image of AT end effect 2 of the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a time chart when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts from the chance mode to the AT mode and starts outputting an AT signal. 6 is a time chart when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts from the chance mode to the AT mode and starts outputting an AT signal. 6 is a time chart when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts from the ST state to the AT mode and starts outputting an AT signal. 6 is a time chart when the high navigation state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is terminated and output of an AT signal is stopped. 6 is a time chart when the high navigation state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is terminated and output of an AT signal is stopped. 6 is a time chart when the high navigation state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is terminated and output of an AT signal is stopped. 6 is a time chart when the high navigation state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is terminated and output of an AT signal is stopped. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of the confrontation effect of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of the effect images of the AT introduction effect, the AT effect, and the ending effects A and B of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the effect image in the case of performing the three betting game and the one betting game in the AT mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a time chart when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts from the chance mode to the AT mode and starts outputting the AT signal (modified example). It is an example of an effect image when a three-wager game and a one-wager game are performed in the AT mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the game stand which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  The slot machine according to the present embodiment starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is determined by lottery, each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped matches a predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the game is ended. It is a game machine that advances a series of games that are terminated without being paid out.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 in the figure; also referred to as the symbol position 1) are the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (shown in the figure). The symbol displayed at the position 2 (also referred to as symbol position 2) is the left reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed at the bottom of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 3) is the left reel lower symbol. The symbols displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 4) are the symbols on the upper stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 5). The symbol displayed in the middle reel is the middle reel symbol, the symbol displayed in the lower reel 111 (position 6 in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 6) is the middle reel lower symbol, and the upper reel 112 upper symbol (shown in the figure). 7 position; also called symbol position 7 The symbols displayed on the right reel upper symbol, the middle of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 8), the symbol displayed on the right reel middle symbol, the lower reel 112 lower symbol (shown in the figure) The symbol displayed at the position 9 (also referred to as symbol position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are respectively three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113. A total of nine are displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner.

  In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (index sensor; not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112, and the light projecting unit of this optical sensor. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light receiving portion and the light receiving portion. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, one winning line 114 of the middle stage winning line L1 configured by the left reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 2), the middle reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 5) and the right reel middle stage symbol (symbol position 8) is provided. ing. The winning line 114 is a line that is set at a symbol stop position that can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 113. Is the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described in FIG. It is a line for determining whether or not. FIG. 2 shows the middle stage winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is capable of betting one or three bets, and the winning line L1 is activated when one or three medals are bet. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. Hereinafter, in this specification, when “1 bet game” or “3 bet game” is described, it means a game in which the number of bets is fixed (that is, a game in which the start lever is operated), In the case of “betting” or “betting three”, it means a betting operation.

  The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol. In other words, a total of three right-upward winning lines may be set as the effective winning lines 114, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as the effective winning lines 114. Further, for example, it may be a flexible winning line composed of a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel lower symbol.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid.

  The BB medium lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that a bonus game is in progress. In the present embodiment, the light is lit from the start to the end of the bonus game (while the RT game state described later is in RT3 (special game state)). The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons (bet buttons) 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX (max) bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit. The payout number display device 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device that notifies information related to the stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided in association with the reels 110 to 112. . More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating.

  Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The reel to be operated may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel to be subjected to a second stop operation may be referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel to be subjected to a third stop operation may be referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The operation sequence for the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is referred to as “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the operation sequence for the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The advantageous lamp 190 is a lamp that is turned on when an AT gaming state to be described later is in a predetermined advantageous state (details will be described later) in the high navigation state. The player can grasp the advantageous state from the lighting mode of the advantageous lamp 190.

  The auxiliary signal lamp 191 is a lamp that is lit when an auxiliary signal (specifically, an AT signal) described later is output.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device that notifies information related to the stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Inside housing>
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores the main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. Three reels 110 to 112 are disposed below. A first sub-control board storage housing a first sub-control board constituting the first sub-control unit inside the main control board storage case 210 and the side plates 260 on the left side of the reels 110 to 112. A case 220 is provided. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power switch 244 can be operated by opening the front door 102, and it is difficult or impossible to operate in the closed state.

  The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and converts each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, and the like described later. Supply to the control unit and each device. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Yes.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and the liquid crystal display device 157 has an effect device 160 and an effect control board (not shown) for controlling the effect device 160. The upper speaker 272 is provided. At the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 157, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161, and the like. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc. A WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 is activated when a power is turned on, and a random value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a signal (reset signal). When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later) To start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the case input operation. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, and various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number display 125, game information A drive circuit 328 for driving the display 126, the payout number display 127, the BB medium lamp 123, the advantageous lamp 190, and the auxiliary signal lamp 191) is provided.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output. The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied to the main control unit 1300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a predetermined voltage value (this embodiment) In the embodiment, when the voltage is less than 9v), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. The drive circuit 422 has various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  The first sub control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 516, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.
<Information output circuit>
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the types of signals output from the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 to an external information collection device 650 (for example, a hall computer).

  The main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 includes two substrates, a basic circuit 302 and an information output circuit 334. Then, a signal line for transmitting the number of inserted medals as a “medal insertion signal”, a signal line for transmitting the number of medals paid out as a “medal payout signal”, and the state of the game on these two boards. Six parallel signal lines composed of signal lines for transmitting as "external signals 1 to 4" and a plurality of types of game information as one "external signal 5 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as" security signal ")" Are connected by one serial signal line or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the external signal 1 is an RB signal (not used in the present embodiment) indicating that the gaming state is RB (regular bonus) (including RB in the BB), and the external signal 2 is a game As a BB signal indicating that the state is BB1 (Big Bonus 1) (RT3 described later in the present embodiment), the external signal 3 is a BB2 signal indicating that the gaming state is BB2 (Big Bonus 2) ( In this embodiment, it is set as RT3) described later. The external signal 4 indicates an auxiliary signal, and is set as an AT signal indicating the AT (assist time) mode in this embodiment. Here, the AT refers to an assist time for notifying information advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which an advantageous operation procedure or operation timing or an internal winning winning combination is notified).

  The information output circuit 334 includes an information input circuit 652 of an information collection device (for example, a hall computer, an island data display device, etc.) 650 installed in a game shop or the like, the above-described six parallel signal lines and one serial. Connected with signal lines.

  As a result, the information collecting device 650 can grasp the gaming state of the slot machine 100 (for example, during BB, during AT, etc.). More specifically, the information collecting device 650 obtains a game state signal of each game machine arranged in the game hall at a predetermined time by a sampling method, and observes a change in the signal, thereby playing the game The game state of the stand is grasped.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  A plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), a one-bet game or a three-bet game is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a two-bet game may be possible.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 7, small combination 1 to small combination 4). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 7 are roles that enable re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator that does not accompany a medal payout (no medal payout) is displayed on the active line. The winning combination of the game player 1 to the re-game player 7 is included.

  The special combination is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special game state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special role is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”.

  When the special combination is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, main controller 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, it will be in the state where the special role is won internally in the next game or later, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (for example, when the special role is won internally) "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)") will be ready to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT2) will be described later. In the special combination internal winning state (RT2) of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination internally won in the single betting game can be arranged. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the number of bets is less than the maximum bet number, the player who has detected the internal winning of the special combination can suppress the consumption of medals, and can win the special combination. In addition, when two betting games are enabled separately from the present embodiment, a special combination may be awarded in a two betting game.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT3) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The “re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 7)” is a winning combination (operating role) that allows the player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, No medals will be paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1, “bell-replay-replay (promotion replay)” for replayer 2, and “replay-” for replayer 3. "Replay-Bell (Tumble Replay)", Re-Gamer 4 is "Watermelon-Seven 1-Replay (Director Replay)", Re-Gamer 5 is "Seven-Seven-1-Replay (Fake Replay)", Re-Gamer 6 Is “Replay-Seven-Replay (Koboshi Replay 1)”, and the replaying role 7 is “Replay-Bell-Replay (Koboshi Replay 2)”.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to a re-gaming high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 2. Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 3, the game state is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1). The replay high probability state (RT4) will be described later.

  The “small role (small role 1 to small role 4)” (hereinafter referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, “small role 3”, and “small role 4” respectively) A winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (Watermelon)” for small role 1, “ANY-Cherry-ANY (cherry)” for small role 2, and Small role 3 Is “Bell-Bell-Bell (Bell)” and the small part 4 is “Bell-Replay-Bell (Bell)”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

<Reel stop control>
Next, an outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. For the reel stop control, one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop control data is selected based on a predetermined condition (for example, a result of an internal lottery process for a winning combination to be described later), and the selected reel stop control is performed. Based on control data.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. With the pull-in control, the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 is shifted within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) (drawing range; here, a maximum of four frames) after each stop button 137 to 139 is operated by the player. Refers to control. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data includes a permissible control that allows a combination of symbols of a predetermined winning combination to be displayed on the winning line, and a prohibition control that does not display a combination of all winning combinations on the winning line. It is divided roughly.

  An example of the permissible control is, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, or when a special winning combination is being won internally (flag carryover), and when the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Even if it is bad, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are displayed together within the range of the number of frames. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the symbol combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  For example, when a small combination 1 (watermelon) is won internally, the watermelon symbol is arranged over 4 frames, so if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon symbol is placed on the winning line. Do not stop.

  However, 100% may be arranged depending on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames. For example, since the replay symbol arrangement interval corresponding to replaying game 1 (normal replay) is a maximum of 4 frames, when replaying game 1 is won internally, 100% will be won regardless of the timing.

  On the other hand, an example in which prohibition control is performed is, for example, a case where the internal lottery result is lost, and the internal winning of the special role is not being performed (flag carryover), and the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 Even if it is good, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are not displayed together within the range of the number of frames.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7B is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

  The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 has a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT4), a special role internal winning state (RT2), and a special game state (RT4). . In the present embodiment, these four gaming states are referred to as RT gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls a state related to a so-called AT (assist time) (hereinafter referred to as an AT gaming state), and according to the AT gaming state determined by the main control unit 300, The first sub control unit 400 is configured to set a gaming state. The AT gaming state will be described later.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing a lottery table used for the internal lottery process of the winning combination. FIG. 8 shows a lottery table used in a three-sheet betting game, and FIG. 9 shows a lottery table used in a one-sheet betting game. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state (RT gaming state), and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state to be described later is a random number obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in a numerical range (for example, 65535). For example, in the three-game betting game in the low replay probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 × 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values. In addition, the internal winning probability shown in this figure is an example, and is not limited to this probability.

  Hereinafter, the RT gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The replay low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of replay is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state There is also. In the replay low probability state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the case of a three-wager game, the winning combination that is won internally in the low probability state of replaying is a special role, special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2, replaying role 1, replaying role 1 + replaying role 2, small role 1, small role 2 + small role 4, small role 3a, small role 3b, and in the case of a single betting game, special role + small role 1, replay role 1, small role 1 + small role 2 + small role There are 3 + 4 small roles. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “special role + small role 1” indicates that the special role and small role 1 were simultaneously elected internally. Similarly, “special role + small role 2” indicates that the special role and small role 2 are simultaneously elected internally. In these cases, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations is displayed according to the player's operation. More specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning line are stopped unless any of the winning combinations in the winning line is impossible. In the following, the internal winning of “special role + small role 1” or “special role + small role 2” will be referred to as “double special role” internal winning, and the internal winning of “special role” will be the inside of “single special role” Sometimes referred to as winning.

  Also, “re-game combination 1 + re-play game combination 2” indicates that re-play game combination 1 and re-play game combination 2 are simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed on the winning line (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 8). In the remarks column of FIG. 9, refer to the correct answer in the pressing order), in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-player 1 is displayed on the winning line (in FIG. 8 and the remarks column of FIG. Refer to when pressing order is incorrect).

  A combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as “re-playing combination 1 + re-playing combination 2”, may be referred to as “push order”.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the correct operation sequence of “re-game 1 + re-game 2” will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a view for explaining the correct operation sequence of the push order of this embodiment.

  “Re-playing role 1 + re-playing role 2” is set to be subdivided into “re-playing role 2L”, “re-playing role 2C”, and “re-playing role 2R”. A different correct operation order is assigned to each of the subdivided “re-game player 1 + re-game player 2”. In addition, the range of the lottery data associated with each of “replaying game 1 + replaying game 2” subdivided into three is the same.

  For example, when “re-gamer 2L” of “re-gamer 1 + re-gamer 2” is won internally, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is the correct operation, The stop operation is an incorrect operation. In addition, when “Re-Gamer 2C” among “Re-Gamer 1 + Re-Gamer 2” is won internally, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 is the correct operation, The stop operation is an incorrect operation.

  Up to this point, “re-playing combination 1 + re-playing combination 2” in FIG. 8 has been described, but “small combination 3a” is also a “pushing combination” in which the winning combination varies depending on the player's operation order.

  When “Pocket 3a” is won internally, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 (bell) is displayed on the winning line according to the player's operation order (FIG. 8 and FIG. 8). (See the remarks column in Figure 9). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line, and 13 medals are displayed. It will be paid out (bell prize). On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the correct operation sequence, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is not displayed on the winning line (losing).

  On the other hand, when the “small role 3b” is won internally, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line regardless of the operation order, and 13 medals are paid out. (Refer to the remarks column in FIGS. 8 and 9). Similarly, when “Pocket 1 + Pocket 2 + Pocket 3 + Pocket 4” is won internally, “Bell Symbol-Replay Symbol-Bell Symbol” is displayed on the winning line regardless of the operation order. Medals are paid out. (Refer to the remarks column in FIGS. 8 and 9).

  Further, “small role 2 + small role 4” indicates that small role 2 and small role 4 have been internally elected simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation content of the player. In this embodiment, the symbol combination of the small role 2 (cherry) is changed to the symbol combination of the small role 4 (bell). Stop on the winning line in preference to the combination. More specifically, the bell symbol is stopped for the left reel 110 and the right reel 112, and if the stop operation is performed within a range where the cherry symbol can be retracted for the middle reel 111, the cherry symbol is displayed. Otherwise, the replay symbol is stopped. That is, when a stop operation is performed on the middle reel 111 at a suitable timing, the small role 2 (cherry) is displayed on the winning line, two medals are paid out, and the middle reel 111 is paid out. If the stop operation is not performed at a suitable timing, the small role 4 (bell) is displayed on the winning line, and one medal is paid out.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the correct operation sequence of the “small role 3a” will be described in detail.

  The “small role 3a” is accurately classified into six “small role 3 LCR”, “small role 3 LRC”, “small role 3 CLR”, “small role 3 CRL”, “small role 3 RLC” and “small role 3 RCL”. It is set in a subdivided manner, and different correct operation sequences are assigned to the subdivided “small roles 3a”. The range of the lottery data associated with each of the “small roles 3a” subdivided into six is the same.

For example, in the case where “Small 3LCR” of “Small 3a” is internally won, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. The stop operation is a correct operation, and the other stop operations are incorrect operations. Further, in the case where “Small 3CRL” of “Small 3a” is won internally, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. The stop operation is a correct operation.
Note that “small role 3a”, “small role 3b”, “small role 1 + small role 2 + small role 3 + small role 4”, and “small role 2 + small role 4” described here are also in the gaming state described below. It is the same.

  In the single game betting game in the replay low probability state (RT1), the special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later, and the replay high probability state (RT4), the “small role 3a” is not internally won (see FIG. 9). ). In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, an operation navigation (details will be described later) is executed when the “small role 3a” is won internally in a three-stake betting game in the AT mode, and the correct operation order is notified. . Therefore, from the viewpoint of winning of pushing order and execution of operation navigation, one piece in the replay low probability state (RT1), the special role internal winning state (RT2) described later, and the replay high probability state (RT4). Betting is a disadvantageous game for the player. Separately from this, in the single game betting game in the replay low probability state (RT1), the special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later, and the replay high probability state (RT4), the “small role 3a” is internally won. You may make it do. However, even in this case, the operation navigation is not executed even if “small role 3a” is won internally in the single betting game in the AT mode.

  In addition, in the one-game betting game in the replay low probability state (RT1) and the replay high probability state (RT4) described later, the “single special role” is not internally won (see FIG. 9). In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, an AT right is granted when an “independent special role” is won internally. Also, in the single betting game in the replay low probability state (RT1) and the replay high probability state (RT4), which will be described later, “small role 1” and “small role 2” are not internally won (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the internal winning of “small role 1” or “small role 2” is related to the granting of AT rights. Therefore, from the viewpoint of granting the AT right, the single betting game in the low replay probability state (RT1) and the high replay probability state (RT4) is a disadvantageous game for the player.

  In FIG. 7B, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 2 is displayed on the active line in the low replaying probability state (RT1) (when winning the replaying combination 2), it will be described later. It is shown that a transition is made to the replay high probability state (RT4). Further, FIG. 6 shows that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (BB1, BB2) is displayed on the active line (when the special combination is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special game state (RT3) described later. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, in the one-game betting game in the replay low probability state (RT1), “replaying game 1 + replaying game 2” is not internally won (see FIG. 9). Never win a prize. Therefore, in the single betting game, there is no transition from the low replay probability state (RT1) to the high replay probability state (RT4). That is, even from the viewpoint of shifting to an advantageous gaming state, a single betting game in the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is disadvantageous for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the small combination 3a as a push order is a single combination, but it may be a duplicate combination that is won simultaneously with other small combinations. In the case where the first to third stop operations are performed according to the correct operation sequence, the point winning the small combination 3 is the same.

  For example, when “small role 3 + small role A + small role B” is set, and (1) correct answer stop operation (correct answer operation order) is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to small role 3 is on the active line. When (2) incorrect answer stop operation is performed (the first stop operation is correct), the symbol combination corresponding to the small role A is displayed on the active line, and (3) incorrect answer stop operation is performed. (If the first stop operation is an incorrect answer) and the stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the small role B symbol combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role B is displayed on the active line, (4) If an incorrect answer stop operation is performed (the first stop operation is incorrect), and if the stop operation is performed outside the drawing range of the small part B symbol, the spilled line will be on the active line It may be displayed.

<Replay high probability state (RT4)>
The re-gaming high probability state (RT4) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). In the replay high probability state (RT4), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the case of three winning bets, the winning combination to be internally won in the re-probability high probability state (RT4) is a special combination, special combination + small combination 1, special combination + small combination 2, re-playing combination 1, re-playing combination 1 + re-playing. If there is a gaming role 3, a small role 1, a small role 2 + a small role 4, a small role 3a, and a small role 3b, if one bet, a special role + a small role 1, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 + a replaying role There are 3 small roles 1 + small roles 2 + small roles 3 + small roles 4. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1 + re-playing combination 3” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 3 were internally elected simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed on the winning line (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 8). In the remarks column of FIG. 9, refer to the correct answer in the pressing order), in other cases, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 3 (falling replay) is displayed on the winning line (in the remarks column of FIGS. 8 and 9) , See when pressing order is incorrect). That is, “re-playing role 1 + re-playing role 3” is also “push order”.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the correct operation sequence of “re-game 1 + re-game 3” will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the “re-game player 1 + re-game player 3” is subdivided into “re-game player 3L”, “re-game player 3C”, and “re-game player 3R”. Thus, different correct operation sequences are assigned to each of the subdivided “regame combination 1 + replay combination 3”. In addition, the range of the lottery data associated with each of “replaying game 1 + replaying game 3” subdivided into three is the same.

  For example, when “re-gamer 3L” among “re-gamer 1 + re-gamer 3” is won internally, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is the correct operation, The stop operation is an incorrect operation. In addition, when “Re-Gamer 3R” among “Re-Gamer 1 + Re-Gamer 3” is won internally, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is the correct operation, The stop operation is an incorrect operation.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning combination (replaying role 1 + replaying role 2, replaying role 1 + replaying role 3, small role 3a) is won internally, it is unique based on the subdivided internal winning combination. The correct operation order was determined, that is, the correct operation order was determined by one lottery process. However, when adopting a configuration that does not subdivide the push order, after winning the push order in the internal lottery process of the winning combination, the lottery process for determining the correct operation order is further executed to execute the correct operation. The order may be determined.

  In FIG. 7B, in the replay high probability state (RT4), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 3 is displayed on the active line (when winning the replay combination 3), It is shown that a transition to the replay low probability state (RT1) is performed. The figure also shows that if the special combination is won internally, it will shift to the special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination will be displayed on the active line. In the case of being played (when winning a special role), it is shown that the state will shift to a special gaming state (RT3) to be described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT2) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, the special combination corresponding to this flag is set. This is a gaming state in which a corresponding symbol combination can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. In the case of three bets, there are a re-playing role 1, a small role 1, a small role 2 + a small role 4, a small role 3a, and a small role 3b. In this case, there are a replay combination 1, a small combination 1 + a small combination 2 + a small combination 3 + a small combination 4. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 7B shows that when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT2), the state shifts to the special game state (RT3) described later. Yes. As described above, it is possible to win a special combination won internally in a single betting game and shift to a special gaming state (RT3) described later.

<Special gaming state (RT3)>
The special game state (RT3) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. In the special game state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The special game state (RT3) of the present embodiment is a game dedicated to three bets. In the special game state, the winning combination that is won internally is replaying role 4 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7, replaying role 5 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7 and small role 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “replaying role 4 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7” indicates that replaying role 4, replaying role 6 and replaying role 7 are simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation content of the player. More specifically, (1) a reverse pushing stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and all the reels 110 to 110 are operated. When the symbol corresponding to the replaying role 4 is stopped within 112, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 (effect replay) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8). (2) A reverse push stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111 are replayed. If the symbol corresponding to the combination 4 is stopped within the drawing range and the symbol corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is stopped outside the drawing range on the left reel 110, the replaying combination 6 is handled. The pattern combination (spilled replay 1) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8), and when a stop operation other than (3) (1) and (2) is performed, the pattern corresponding to the replaying player 7 The combination (Spill Replay 2) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  Further, “re-playing role 5 + re-playing role 6 + re-playing role 7” means that the re-playing role 5, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation content of the player. More specifically, (1) a reverse pushing stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and all the reels 110 to 110 are operated. If the symbol corresponding to the re-gamer 5 is stopped within 112, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer 5 (Fake Replay) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8). (2) A reverse push stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111 are replayed. If the symbol corresponding to the hand 5 is stopped within the pull-in range and the symbol corresponding to the re-playing role 5 is stopped on the left reel 110 outside the pull-in range, it corresponds to the re-gaming role 6 The symbol combination (Spill Replay 1) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8), and if a stop operation other than (3), (1) and (2) is performed, it corresponds to the re-playing player 7 The symbol combination (Spill Replay 2) is displayed on the winning line (see the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  Here, in (3) above, the case where the stop operation other than (1) and (2) is performed is, for example, the case where the forward stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, and the first stop is performed. This is the case when a reverse push stop operation is performed with the reel as the right reel 112, but a stop operation is performed outside the drawing range of the symbol corresponding to the re-game player 4 or 5.

  Hereinafter, “replaying role 4 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7” is internally won and a stop operation for winning the replaying role 4 (direction replay) and “replaying role 5 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7” In some cases, the stop operation of winning an internal prize and winning the re-gamer 5 is called a correct stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, in RT3, “re-playing role 4 + re-playing role 6 + re-playing role 7” is won internally and re-playing role 4 (production replay) is won (in this case, symbol positions 1, 5, 9 has the Seven 1 symbols), a predetermined privilege is given, and a predetermined effect indicating that the predetermined privilege has been given is executed. Therefore, in RT3, when the internal winning is “replaying role 4 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7” or “replaying role 5 + replaying role 6 + replaying role 7”, the first stop reel is set to the right reel 112, There may be a case where a reverse push stop operation is performed in which the second stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, and a chance effect is urged to aim at the Seven 1 symbol.

  For example, 100% is awarded when winning internally for "Replaying Role 4 + Replaying Role 6 + Replaying Role 7", and 40% when winning internally for "Replaying Role 5 + Replaying Role 6 + Replaying Role 7" When the chance effect is executed at a ratio and the correct answer is stopped, the re-gamer 5 (effect replay) wins with a probability of 1/3.

  FIG. 7B shows that, in the special game state (RT3), when the specified number is paid out, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT1). Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) when more than 312 medals are paid out Migrate to

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<Transition of AT gaming state>
Next, the AT gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a transition diagram of the AT gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100. FIG.

  The AT gaming state is roughly divided into a low navigation state and a high navigation state as shown in FIG. The low navigation state is a state in which the AT right grant probability is low, and the high navigation state is a state in which the AT right grant probability is higher than that in the low navigation state. The low navigation state may be a state in which no AT right is given.

  In the high navigation state, there are an AT mode and a chance mode. In the present embodiment, operation navigation can be executed in the AT mode. The operation navigation refers to an effect of notifying the correct operation order when the winning combination (replaying role 1 + replaying role 2, replaying role 1 + replaying role 3, small role 3a) is won internally. That is, the operation navigation refers to an effect of notifying the content of the stop operation for medal acquisition, the content of the stop operation for shifting to an advantageous game state, or maintaining the advantageous game state.

  In addition, when the winning combination (for example, replaying role 1, small role 3b, etc.) is won internally, the operation order may be notified as an effect. In this case, unlike the operation navigation described above, For the effect of notifying the pseudo operation order for effects, an effect of notifying the pseudo operation order may be performed in a mode other than the AT mode.

  Here, the operation navigation will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 12. In the present embodiment, the operation navigation is executed using the payout number display device 127 and the effect image display device 157. FIG. 10 shows display data indicating the correct operation sequence of the push order combination of this embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a diagram in which the display data and the lighting mode of the payout number display 127 are associated with each other.

  For example, the display data 01 is data suggesting a stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, the display data 02 is data suggesting a stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the display data 03 is This is data suggesting a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112.

  Therefore, in the AT mode, when the re-game player 2L of “re-game player 1 + re-game player 2” is internally won, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is correct, so the first stop operation is left The display data 01 suggesting that is displayed, the payout number display device 127 displays a lighting mode corresponding to the display data 01 (see FIG. 12), and the effect image display device 157 displays the first display data 01. An image (for example, “1--” characters) suggesting that the stop reel is the left reel 110 is displayed (not shown).

  The display data 04 is data indicating a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. The display data 05 is the first stop reel. The data indicating the stop operation with the left reel 110, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the middle reel 111, and display data 06 are the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel as the second stop reel. Data indicating a stop operation with the left reel 110 and the third stop reel as the right reel 112, and display data 07 are the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the left. The display data 08 indicating the stop operation for the reel 110 includes the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the left reel 110, and the third data. Data suggesting a stop operation with the stop reel as the middle reel 112, display data 09 is a stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110. This suggests data.

  Therefore, in the AT mode, when the small combination 3CLR of the “small combination 3a” is internally won, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. Since the stop operation is correct, display data 06 indicating that the first stop operation is middle, the second stop operation is left, and the third stop operation is right is selected, and the payout number display 127 displays the display data 06. A lighting mode corresponding to is displayed (see FIG. 12), and the effect image display device 157 displays the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, the second stop reel as the left reel 110, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112. An image (for example, “213” characters) suggesting that is displayed (not shown).

  The high navigation state is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the low navigation state. Here, specifically, the advantage is that the total number of game media paid out by the game stand is compared to the total number of game media used by the player as a bet amount when playing a game for a predetermined period. It means the advantage in the ratio, so-called payout rate.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal mode (low navigation state), the mode shifts to the high navigation state chance mode. In the high navigation state chance mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the AT right is granted, the mode shifts to the high navigation state AT mode. In this embodiment, when the transition to the AT mode is determined, a predetermined number (for example, one set of 50 games) is given to the number of games in the AT mode (hereinafter referred to as the number of AT games). In the present embodiment, the operation navigation is executed in the AT mode. Further, when an internal special winning combination is given to a single special role in the normal mode (low navigation state), since the AT right is directly granted, the transition to the AT mode is determined separately from the route described above. In the normal mode (low navigation state), when an internal special winning combination is made for the duplicate special role, after shifting to the chance mode, the mode shifts to the AT mode in accordance with the granting of the AT right based on the establishment of the predetermined condition described above.

  The high navigation state is (1) the number of games in the high navigation state (hereinafter referred to as the number of high navigation state games. In this embodiment, 1000 games), or the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state is a predetermined number. (In this embodiment, 2000) or more (hereinafter referred to as a case where the high navigation state termination condition is satisfied), or (2) all of the assigned AT rights and the number of AT games are digested, and will be described later In the ST state, the number of games in the ST state (hereinafter referred to as the number of ST games. In this embodiment, 30 games) is exhausted (hereinafter referred to as the case where the AT mode end condition is satisfied). ) And shift to normal mode. That is, in this embodiment, even if the high navigation state end condition is not satisfied, when the AT mode end condition is satisfied, not only the AT mode is ended but also the high navigation state is ended. .

  FIG. 11 (b) is a diagram showing the effect state in each AT game state. As shown in FIG. 11B, the AT game state is managed by being further subdivided, and this is called the effect state.

  Specifically, the effect state in the normal mode includes a normal state A and a normal BB state. The normal state A is an effect state when the RT game state is RT1, RT2 or RT4, and the normal BB state is an effect state when the RT game state is RT3. When the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal state A, the state shifts to the normal state B described later, and when the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the normal BB state, the non-AT in-BB state described later. Migrate to

  The effect mode in the chance mode includes a normal state B, a sign state, a confrontation state, a chance zone state (hereinafter abbreviated as CZ state), a non-AT BB state, and an ST state.

  In the normal state B, the sign / contest shift lottery is executed based on the winning combination internal lottery result. Predictor / confrontation transition lottery includes, specifically, the presence / absence of a precursor state, presence / absence of a confrontation state, the number of games in a precursor state (hereinafter referred to as the number of precursor games), and the number of games in a confrontation state (hereinafter referred to as confrontation games) If there is a confrontation state, the confrontation result (win / loss) is determined by lottery. For example, when there is a precursor state and there is no confrontation state, the number of precursor games is set. If there is a precursor state and a confrontation state, the number of precursor games, the number of confrontation games, and the confrontation result are determined. After the next game, the game state proceeds according to this scenario. Then, when all the number of games set in the precursor state and the confrontation state have been consumed (excluding the winning of the confrontation result), the normal state B is entered.

  In the present embodiment, when the hero character wins in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state, the AT right is granted, and the AT mode is shifted to the AT preparation state or the AT normal state. On the other hand, when the hero character loses in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state, the state shifts to the normal state B. Even if the confrontation result (losing) is determined in the prelude / confrontation lottery, the contest result (win) is based on the result of the internal winning lottery in the confrontation state, and the AT right is finally granted There is also.

  FIG. 13A shows the number of games set in the precursor state and the confrontation state of the present embodiment. It should be noted that the 0 game in the confrontation state indicates that there is no confrontation state. The number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as a predetermined command. Upon receiving this predetermined command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a lottery according to the number of games in the precursor state and the confrontation state, and selects an effect pattern. FIG. 13B is an example of an effect pattern that the first sub-control unit 400 has. For example, when the precursor state is 3 games and the confrontation state is 2 games, either pattern 02 or pattern 03 is selected, and the effect of the selected effect pattern is executed.

  FIG. 14 (a) shows the transition of the production state when “predictor state, no confrontation state” is determined in the sign / confrontation transition lottery, and FIG. 14 (b) shows the sign / confrontation transition lottery. The transition of the production state when “predicted state, confrontation state, confrontation result (losing)” is determined is shown. FIG. 14B shows a case where the AT right is not granted even in the confrontation state. FIG. 14 (c) shows a case where “predictor state, confrontation state, confrontation result (winning)” is determined in the prelude / confrontation transition lottery, or “predictor state, confrontation state exists” This shows the transition of the production state when the “confrontation result (losing)” is determined but the AT right is granted in the confrontation state.

  Returning to FIG. 11B, the non-AT BB state is an effect state when the RT-type gaming state is in RT3 after winning the special role. In the non-AT BB state, an AT right grant lottery is performed.

  In the CZ state, (1) when 600 games (hereinafter also referred to as the number of ceiling games) are consumed in the high navigation state, (2) RT3 ends in the non-AT BB state, and the AT right in the non-AT BB state This is an effect state that is started when no is given. In the CZ state, based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery, a prelude / contest shift lottery is executed. In the CZ state sign / confrontation transfer lottery, specifically, there is no sign state setting, and the presence / absence of the confrontation state, the number of confrontation games, and the confrontation result (win / loss) are determined by lottery. And after the next game, it shifts to a confrontation state along this scenario. The sign / confrontation transfer lottery in the CZ state is (1) when the number of games in the high navigation state is less than the number of ceiling games, it is easier to win with a confrontation than the sign / contest transition lottery in the normal state B. 2) When the number of games in the high navigation state is greater than or equal to the number of ceiling games and less than or equal to 699 games, it is easy to win the contest result (win) with a high probability. (3) When the number of games in the high navigation state reaches 700 games The winner of the contest result (win) is 100%. It should be noted that the CZ state started after the non-AT BB state is ended will shift to the normal state B when 50 games are consumed.

  The ST state is an effect state that starts when an AT normal state, which will be described later, ends, and 30 games of a fixed period are set. In the ST state, each game, AT right grant lottery is executed under conditions that are more advantageous to the player than other states in the chance mode, and if the AT right grant lottery is won, the game shifts to the AT normal state. . On the other hand, if the AT right grant lottery is not won in the ST state of 30 games, the process shifts to the normal state A in the low navigation state. That is, the ST state can be said to be a return zone to the AT mode.

  FIGS. 14D to 14G show a case where the special role is won in the normal state B and the state shifts to the non-AT BB state. 14 (d) to 14 (f) show the case where the internal winning is made for the duplicate special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2), FIG. 14 (g) shows the single special role (special role). ) In the case of internal winning.

  In FIG. 14 (d), since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the state shifts to the CZ state after the non-AT BB state is completed, and 50 games are digested in the CZ state, and the normal state B is obtained. The case of migration is shown.

  In FIG. 14E, since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the state shifted to the CZ state after the end of the non-AT BB state and shifted from the CZ state to the confrontation state. Therefore, the case where the confrontation state shifts to the normal state B after completion is shown.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 14F, since the AT right was not granted in the non-AT BB state, the state shifted to the CZ state after the end of the non-AT BB state, and then shifted from the CZ state to the confrontation state. For the sake of (winning), a case where the state shifts to the AT ready state after the confrontation state ends is shown.

  FIG. 14 (g) shows a case where the AT right is granted based on the internal winning of the single special role, and therefore the state shifts to the AT ready state after the non-AT BB state ends.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the AT mode includes an AT preparation state, an AT normal state, an AT high-accuracy state, an AT in-progress BB state, and a limit state.

  The AT preparation state and the AT normal state are production states that shift when an AT right is granted in the chance mode. When the RT gaming state is RT1, the state shifts to the AT preparation state, and when the RT gaming state is RT4, the state shifts to the AT normal state. In most cases, the AT right is granted in the confrontation state or in the non-AT BB state, and the state shifts to the AT preparation state. In the AT preparation state, the player enters the replaying player 4 (promotion replay) and shifts to the AT normal state.

  In the AT normal state and the AT high-accuracy state, an AT extra lottery that determines whether or not to grant an AT extra right is executed. When an AT extra lottery is won, an extra AT game number and an extra set number (one set of 50 games) are awarded. The AT high-accuracy state is an effect state in which it is easier to win a lottery with AT addition than in the normal AT state. In the present embodiment, when the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is won in the AT normal state, the AT high-accuracy state is entered.

  The AT BB state is an effect state that starts when a special role is won in the AT mode and the RT gaming state shifts to RT3, and ends when RT3 ends. In the AT BB state, the AT addition lottery is executed. When RT3 ends in the BB state during AT, the AT normal state is started.

  The limit state is an effect state in the high navigation state when the remaining 20 games or less in the high navigation state or the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 1800 or more. In the present embodiment, when the limit state is reached, an ending effect that suggests the end of the high navigation state is executed. Hereinafter, the condition that the remaining 20 games or less in the high navigation state is referred to as limit state start condition 1, and the condition that the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 1800 or more is also referred to as limit state start condition 2.

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 15 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S102, a bet number setting / start operation accepting process (described later in detail) is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and preparations for transmitting an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S103. When the start lever 135 is operated, preparation for transmitting a start operation command indicating the operation of the start lever 135 to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S103, a winning line determination process for determining the number of inserted medals and determining a valid winning line is performed.

  In step S104, a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired, and a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery is performed using the acquired random number value, and the result of the internal lottery is shown. Preparation for transmitting the internal lottery command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S105, a reel stop data selection process for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In step S <b> 105, preparation is made for transmitting a reel stop data command including information on the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S106, an effect control process A (details will be described later) related to the control of the AT gaming state is executed based on the start lever operation.

  In step S107, an effect process (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S108, external output signal main processing A (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S109, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all reels 110 to 112.

  In step S110, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, a reel stop data stop table is set to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. With reference, any of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S111. In step S110, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation In response to the stop button reception 2 command and the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, a reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, a reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, and a reel stop for the third stop operation. 3 commands) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S111, a winning determination process for determining a winning is performed. In this winning determination process, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination 3 (bell) is won. Further, in this step S111, preparation is made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S112, a medal grant process is performed. In the medal granting process, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S113, a game state control process is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing relating to transition of each RT gaming state is performed, and the gaming state is shifted when those start conditions or end conditions are satisfied. Also, preparations are made for transmitting a gaming state command including information indicating the current gaming state of the RT system.

  In step S114, an effect control process B (details will be described later) related to the control of the AT gaming state is executed.

  In step S115, an external output signal main process B (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S116, high navigation state end processing (details will be described later) related to the end of the high navigation state is executed.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Note that the various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S2006 in FIG. 16) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S2001, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S2002, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S2003, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S2004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S2005, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S2006, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S2007, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334. For example, in this embodiment, an AT signal is output to the information input circuit 652 as an auxiliary signal.

  In step S2008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S2003 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set. For example, in this embodiment, lighting control of the advantageous lamp 190 and the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is performed.

  In step S2009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S2011, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S2010.

  In step S2010, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S2001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S2011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Betting number setting / start operation acceptance processing>
Next, the betting number setting / start operation acceptance processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the betting number setting / start operation accepting process in step S102 of FIG.

  In step S201, in a state where a medal can be inserted before the start lever operation, high navigation state update processing (details will be described later) relating to the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state and the update of the high navigation state is executed.

  In step S202, other betting number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. That is, the number of bets is set, and it is determined whether or not the start lever 135 is operated.

  Regarding the betting number setting of the present embodiment, as described above, (1) RT1, RT2, and RT4 allow one betting game or three betting games, and (2) RT3 three betting games. Only possible. In other words, two betting games are not allowed.

<High navigation state update processing>
Next, the high navigation state update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state update process in step S201 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state counter> 0. The high navigation state counter is a counter that counts the number of high navigation state games, and an initial value 1000 is set for a game that has been determined to transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state. Thereafter, the value of the high navigation state counter is subtracted according to the progress of the game in the high navigation state, and when the value of the high navigation state counter becomes 0, the high navigation state is terminated and the low navigation state is entered. If the high navigation state counter> 0, the process proceeds to step S302. If not, the high navigation state update process is terminated.

  In step S302, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high navigation state counter.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is off. The high navigation state flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT gaming state is a high navigation state, and indicates a high navigation state when on, and a low navigation state when off. If the high navigation state flag is off, the process proceeds to step S304. If not, the high navigation state update process is terminated.

  In step S304, the high navigation state flag is turned on. In this embodiment, 1000 is set in the high navigation state counter in a game in which the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state is determined (see step S703 in FIG. 19B described later), and the start lever operation of the next game is performed. Sometimes it shifts to the high navigation state.

  The high navigation state update process is a process that is executed for each game regardless of the setting of the process prohibition flag (details will be described later, but the value of the process prohibition flag differs depending on the number of bets). Therefore, the value of the high navigation state counter is updated every game in the high navigation state regardless of the number of bets.

  In this embodiment, the number of games in the high navigation state is managed by subtracting the value of the high navigation state counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the high navigation state counter is set to the initial value. By adding from 0, the number of games in the high navigation state may be managed.

<Production state control process A>
Next, the effect state control process A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of effect state control processing A in step S106 of FIG.

  In step S401, common game common processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the processing prohibition flag is off. The processing prohibition flag is a flag indicating whether or not the high navigation state related processing is to be executed. When the processing prohibition flag is off, the high navigation state related processing can be executed, and when the processing prohibition flag is on Does not execute the high navigation state related process. The process prohibition flag is set in each game common process (see FIG. 18B described later) in step S401.

  The high navigation state related processing includes, for example, (1) high navigation state related lottery, (2) AT right update processing, and (3) operation navigation related processing. Specifically, the high-navigation state-related lottery is (1) high-navigation state transition lottery in the low-navigation state (for example, low-navigation state processing A in S404 in FIG. 18, high-navigation state transition processing in FIG. 19B). (2) AT initial lottery to which AT right is granted in the high navigation state or AT extra lottery in which AT right is added (for example, high navigation state processing A in S405 in FIG. 18, high navigation state in FIG. 20) Each processing of process A) is shown, and AT right update processing is processing for updating the rights (current number of AT games, AT rights, etc.) related to the AT acquired by the player (for example, high in S404 in FIG. 18). Navigation state processing A, LMT-related processing A in FIG. 21A, AT normal state processing A in FIG. 21B, high navigation state processing B in S1304 in FIG. 24, AT normal processing B in S1413 in FIG. Means. Further, the operation navigation related process is an operation navigation execution process using the payout number display device 127 and the effect image display device 157 (for example, the high navigation state process A in S405 in FIG. 18 and the operation navigation setting in S822 in FIG. 20). Processing, operation navigation information setting processing of FIG. 22, etc.).

  If the process prohibition flag is off in step S402, the process proceeds to step S403. If not, that is, if the process prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is off. If the high navigation state flag is off, the process proceeds to step S404. If the high navigation state flag is not off, that is, is on, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S404, since the vehicle is in the low navigation state, low navigation state processing A (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S405, since the vehicle is in the high navigation state, high navigation state processing A (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S406, other effect state control processing A is executed.

  Note that the low navigation state process A in step S404 and the high navigation state process A in step S405 are executed only when the process prohibition flag is off, and are not executed when the process prohibition flag is on. That is, the low navigation state process A and the high navigation state process A are included in the high navigation state related process.

<Common processing for each game>
Next, each game common process is demonstrated using FIG.18 (b). FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the common game process in step S401 of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the high navigation state related process are satisfied. If the condition for executing the high navigation state related process is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S503.

  Here, when the condition for executing the high navigation state related process is satisfied, in the case of the present embodiment, the game state of the RT system is a three-wager game in RT1, RT3, or RT4. Means the case. Therefore, a game in which one bet has been placed does not satisfy the conditions for executing the high navigation state related process.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the high navigation state is terminated in (A) RT2 (special role internal winning state), the AT gaming state is in the low navigation state after the high navigation state ends, and the RT gaming When the high navigation state is terminated in (B) RT3 (special gaming state) when the state is RT2 (special role internal winning state) or RT3 (special gaming state), after the AT system gaming state ends the high navigation state Even in the low navigation state, and when the RT gaming state is RT3 (special gaming state), the conditions for executing the high navigation state related process are not satisfied.

  In step S502, the processing prohibition flag is turned off. For example, when three bets are played in RT1 (low replay probability state), RT3 (special game state), or RT4 (high replay probability state), the processing prohibition flag is turned off.

  In step S503, the processing prohibition flag is turned on. For example, when a betting game is played, or in the case of (A) or (B), the processing prohibition flag is turned on.

  In step S504, other common game processes are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the high navigation state-related processing (high navigation state-related lottery, AT right update processing, operation navigation) is not executed in a single betting game for the following reason. In the present embodiment, as described above, in the RT2 (special role internal winning state) single betting game, it is a specification that can be combined with the symbol combination of the special role that was won internally. Specifically, this is to prevent an adverse effect that a gaming state shifts to RT3 by betting one piece and an AT right grant by RT3 shift becomes an aggressive element). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the single betting game of the present embodiment is disadvantageous from the viewpoint of the lottery data, so that a game in which one bet is mistakenly placed in the AT mode. In order to prevent the player from being further disadvantaged, the AT right update process (for example, the process of subtracting the AT right number and the remaining number of games in the AT state) is not performed in the AT mode single betting game.

  When the processing prohibition flag is on, the high navigation state-related lottery is not executed, so that a command indicating the result of the high navigation state-related lottery is not transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Therefore, when the processing prohibition flag is on, the production related to the result of the high navigation state related lottery is not executed.

<Low navigation state processing A>
Next, the low navigation state process A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the low navigation state process A in step S404 of FIG.

  In step S601, high navigation state transition processing (described later in detail) for determining whether or not to shift to the high navigation state is executed.

  In step S602, other low navigation state processing A is executed.

<High navigation state transition processing>
Next, the high navigation state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state transition process in step S601 of FIG.

  In step S701, a high navigation state transition lottery is executed. The high navigation state transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high navigation state in the low navigation state, and in the present embodiment, in a winning combination internal lottery process, a role other than a loss (including a special role) If you win internally, you will win. In other words, when an internal winning combination other than the loser is won, the high navigation state is entered.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state transition lottery has been won. If it is won in the high navigation state transition lottery, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the high navigation state transition process is terminated.

  In step S703, an initial value 1000 is set in the high navigation state counter.

  In step S704, other high navigation state transition processing is executed.

<High navigation state processing A>
Next, the high navigation state process A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state process A in step S405 of FIG.

  In step S801, LMT-related processing (details will be described later) related to setting of the limit state is executed.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the normal state B. If the performance state is the normal state B, the process proceeds to step S803. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S803, normal state B process A is executed. In the normal state B process A, the sign / contest shift lottery is performed based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery, and the effect state and the number of games after the next game are determined according to the sign / contest shift lottery result. Specifically, the presence / absence of the precursor state and the confrontation state, the number of games in the predecessor state and the confrontation state, and the result of the confrontation state are determined.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a precursor state. If the performance state is a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S805; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S805, the precursor state process A is executed.

  In step S806, it is determined whether the effect state is a confrontation state. If the performance state is a confrontation state, the process proceeds to step S807, and if not, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S807, a confrontation state process A is executed. In the confrontation state process A, the confrontation result is set according to the result of the sign / confrontation transition lottery. However, even if the confrontation result is a loss in the prelude / confrontation lottery, the contest may be won based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery in the confrontation state.

  In step S808, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a CZ state. If the performance state is the CZ state, the process proceeds to step S809; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S809, CZ state processing A is executed. In the CZ state processing A, a sign / confrontation transfer lottery is executed. In the sign / confrontation transfer lottery in the CZ state, no sign state is set. That is, the number of games in the confrontation state and the confrontation result are determined. In addition, when the number of high navigation state games is less than the number of ceiling games, the sign / confrontation transition lottery in the CZ state has a higher probability of being determined that there is no precursor state than the prelude / confrontation transition lottery in the normal state B. If the number of games is more than the ceiling games and less than 700 games, it is easy to win the competition result with a very high probability, and if the number of high navigation state games reaches 700 games, the competition result is 100% probability Win.

  In step S810, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT preparation state. If the performance state is the AT preparation state, the process proceeds to step S811, and if not, the process proceeds to step S812.

  In step S811, AT preparation state processing A is executed.

  In step S812, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT normal state. If the performance state is the AT normal state, the process proceeds to step S813. If not, the process proceeds to step S814.

  In step S813, AT normal state processing A (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S814, it is determined whether or not the performance state is an AT high-accuracy state. If the performance state is the AT high probability state, the process proceeds to step S815; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S816.

  In step S815, AT high-accuracy state processing A is executed.

  In step S816, it is determined whether the effect state is the ST state. If the performance state is the ST state, the process proceeds to step S817; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S818.

  In step S817, ST state processing A is executed. In the ST state process A, an AT right grant lottery is executed. If the AT right grant lottery is won, the AT right is granted. Specifically, when a small combination 1, small combination 2, special combination + small combination 1 or special combination + small combination 2 is won internally, the AT right is granted. When the AT right is granted, preparation for transmitting a command related to the final notice to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed in order to execute a final notice for notifying that the AT right is granted in the game. In ST state processing A, when the ST state is shifted, an initial value (specifically, 30) is set in the ST counter, and the ST counter is subtracted. Here, the ST counter is a counter that counts the number of games in the ST state.

  In the present embodiment, the AT right is given to the small role 1, the small role 2, the special role + the small role 1 or the special role + the small role 2 when it is elected internally. You may be allowed to grant AT rights if you win internally, or if you win a lottery that gives you AT rights if you win other small roles or replaying players, May be given.

  In step S818, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a non-AT BB state. If the performance state is the non-AT BB state, the process proceeds to step S819; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S820.

  In step S819, non-ATBB state processing A is executed. In the non-AT BB state processing A, the AT first lottery is executed. When the first AT lottery is won, AT rights are granted.

  In step S820, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT BB state. If the performance state is the BB state during AT, the process proceeds to step S821, and if not, the process proceeds to step S822.

  In step S821, the in-AT BB state process A is executed. In the BB state process A during AT, AT is added and lottery is executed. If you are elected to add AT, AT right will be added.

  In step S822, operation navigation information setting processing (details will be described later) related to operation navigation settings is executed.

<LMT related processing A>
Next, the LMT related process A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the LMT-related processing A in step S801 of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether the effect state is not the limit state. If the effect state is not the limit state, the process proceeds to step S902. If the effect state is the limit state, the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S902, it is determined whether the high navigation state counter is 19 or less. This is to determine whether or not the high navigation state has reached the last 20 game. In the present embodiment, the remaining game value for shifting to the limit state is 19. If the high navigation state counter is 19 or less, since the high navigation state has reached the last 20 game, the process proceeds to step S904. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is 1800 or more. The MY counter is a counter that counts the number of acquired medals in the high navigation state. The method for updating the MY counter will be described in detail in an MY counter update process (step S1302 in FIG. 24) described later. In the case of this embodiment, the number of acquired medals for shifting to the limit state is 1800. If the value of the MY counter is 1800 or more, the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state is 1800 or more, so the process proceeds to step S904. Otherwise, the LMT related process A is terminated.

  In step S904, an initial value is set in the LMT counter. The LMT counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games in the limit state, and the initial value is 19. In other words, regardless of whether the value of the high navigation state counter is 19 or less, or the value of the difference counter is 1800 or more, the number of remaining games in the limit state is 20 games.

  In step S905, the effect state is set to the limit state.

  On the other hand, in step S906, since the effect state is in the limit state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the LMT counter.

  Note that the LMT-related process A is not executed for a single bet game because the process prohibition flag is on. That is, the value of the LMT counter is not updated in a single betting game.

<AT normal state processing A>
Next, the AT normal state process A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT normal state process A in step S813 of FIG.

  In step S1001, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT counter. The AT counter is a counter that counts the number of AT games, and an initial value (for example, 50) is set in a game that has shifted to the AT mode. Thereafter, the value of the AT counter is subtracted according to the progress of the game in the AT mode. When the value of the AT counter is 0 and the number of remaining AT sets is 0, the AT mode is terminated and the low navigation state is entered.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is equal to or greater than the number of AT remaining games. In this embodiment, if the value of the high navigation state counter is not equal to or greater than the number of AT remaining games, the AT high-accuracy state transition-related processing for shifting from the AT normal state to the AT high-accuracy state is not executed. This is because, even if the probability of shifting to the AT high-accuracy state and adding the AT right becomes high, if the value of the high navigation state counter is less than the number of remaining AT games, the assigned AT right cannot be digested. . If the value of the high navigation state counter is equal to or greater than the number of AT remaining games, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1003, AT high-accuracy state transition-related processing is executed. In the AT high-accuracy state transition-related processing, the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is executed. When the AT high-accuracy state transition lottery is won, a flag and a counter related to the AT high-accuracy state are set in order to shift to the AT high-accuracy state. set.

  In step S1004, other AT state processing A is executed. For example, an effect setting corresponding to the result of the AT addition lottery process or the winning combination internal lottery process for the game is performed.

  Note that the AT normal state process A is not executed for a single bet game because the process prohibition flag is on. That is, the value of the AT counter is not updated in a single betting game.

<Operation navigation information setting process>
Next, the operation navigation information setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation navigation information setting process in step S822 of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an effect state corresponding to the AT mode. Here, the effect state corresponding to the AT mode specifically refers to an AT preparation state, an AT normal state, an AT high-accuracy state, an AT BB state, and a limit state. If the effect state is an effect state corresponding to the AT mode, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the winning combination internal lottery process has been won internally. Specifically, the pushing order means an internal winning of “small role 3a”, “replaying role 1 + replaying role 2” and “replaying role 1 + replaying role 3” in the condition device. If the internal winning combination is selected for the push order, the process proceeds to step S1106. If not, the operation navigation information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether the effect state is the ST state. If the effect state is the ST state, the process proceeds to step S1104. If not, the operation navigation information setting process ends.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the winning combination internal lottery process has been won internally. If the internal winning combination is selected for the push order, the process proceeds to step S1105; otherwise, the operation navigation information setting process is terminated.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not “re-game player 1 + re-game player 3” has been won internally. If the internal winning is “re-game 1 + re-game 3”, the process proceeds to step S1106; otherwise, the operation navigation information setting process is terminated. That is, in the ST state, the operation navigation is executed in order not to display the fall replay (re-gamer 3).

  In step S1106, the correct answer pressing order is set in the information related to the notification content of the operation navigation (operation navigation information). As a result, the operation navigation using the payout number display device 127 is executed (see FIG. 12).

  In step S1104, other operation navigation information setting processing is executed. For example, an operation navigation command including operation navigation information indicating the correct answer pressing order is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the operation navigation using the effect image display device 157 is executed.

  Note that the operation navigation information setting process is not executed for the single betting game because the process prohibition flag is on. That is, in the single betting game, the operation navigation using the payout number display device 127 is not executed, and the operation navigation command is not transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, so that the effect image display device 157 is displayed. The operation navigation used is not executed.

<Processing for production>
Next, the effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect processing in step S107 of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is 19. This is to determine whether or not the high navigation state has reached the last 20 game. If the value of the high navigation state counter is 19, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether the effect state is not the LMT state. If the effect state is not the LMT state, the process proceeds to step S1203. Otherwise, that is, if the effect state is the LMT state, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1203, freeze information is set. In the present embodiment, since the freeze effect is executed when the last 20 game is reached in the high navigation state and not the LMT state, the freeze information related to the freeze effect is set. In addition, a preparation for transmitting a freeze effect command including the freeze information to the first sub-control unit 400 is made. As a result, first, a freeze effect using the effect image display device 157 is executed, and then an ending effect using the effect image display device 157 is executed. That is, when the state is shifted to the limit state and the ending effect is being executed, the freeze information is not set again and the freeze effect is not executed.

  In step S1203, other effects processing is executed.

<External output signal main processing A>
Next, the external output signal main processing A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the external output signal main processing A in step S108 of FIG.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether a condition for outputting an auxiliary signal (hereinafter referred to as an auxiliary signal output condition) is satisfied. Here, the case where the auxiliary signal output condition is satisfied means the case where the condition for starting the output of the AT signal is satisfied in the present embodiment. Specifically, (1) the first AT lottery is won. When the AT mode game is started (2) When the AT1 set is finished and the next AT set game is started, (3) The AT right grant lottery is won in the ST state, and the AT mode is finished after the ST state is finished. (4) When the BB state during AT ends and the game in the AT normal state starts. If the auxiliary signal output condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2102; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2107.

  In step S2102, the AT signal is set to ON. As a result, the AT signal is output by the external output signal setting process in step S2007 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S2103, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is set to light. As a result, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is turned on by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S2104, it is determined whether the processing prohibition flag is off. If the process prohibition flag is off, the process proceeds to step S2106. If not, that is, if the process prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2105, the advantageous lamp standby flag is set to ON. Here, the advantageous lamp standby flag is a flag indicating whether or not to turn on the advantageous lamp 190. When the processing prohibition flag is on, the advantageous lamp standby flag is set to on, and the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on. While waiting for lighting (not lighting), when the processing prohibition flag is OFF, the advantageous lamp standby flag is set to OFF, and the advantageous lamp 190 starts to be lit.

  In step S2106, it is determined whether or not the advantageous lamp 190 is turned off. If the advantageous lamp 190 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S2107; otherwise, that is, if the advantageous lamp 190 is lit, the process proceeds to step S2108.

  In step S2107, the advantageous lamp 190 is set to light. As a result, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process. That is, when the auxiliary signal output condition is satisfied and the processing prohibition flag is off (for example, three betting games), the advantageous lamp 190 is lit, but even if the auxiliary signal output condition is satisfied, the processing prohibition flag is set. When it is on (for example, one betting game), the advantageous lamp 190 is not lit.

  In step S2108, it is determined whether or not the advantageous lamp standby flag is on. If the advantageous lamp standby flag is on, the process proceeds to step S2109; otherwise, the external output signal main process A is terminated.

  In step S2109, it is determined whether the processing prohibition flag is off. If the process prohibition flag is off, the process proceeds to step S2110. If not, that is, if the process prohibition flag is on, the external output signal main process A ends.

  In step S2110, an advantageous lamp is set to light. As a result, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process. That is, in a game in which the processing prohibition flag is turned off after a game in which the auxiliary signal output condition is satisfied and the processing prohibition flag is turned on (for example, one betting game), the advantage lamp 190 is turned off. Lights up.

  In step S2111, the advantageous lamp standby flag is set to OFF.

<Production state control process B>
Next, the effect state control process B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect state control process B in step S114 of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. If the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1302, since it is in the high navigation state, MY counter update processing for updating the value of the MY counter is executed. Specifically, in the MY counter update process, when (1) payout number> insertion number in the medal granting process of the game, addition value = payout number−insertion number, and the addition value is added to the value of the MY counter. On the other hand, if (2) payout number ≦ inserted number, subtracted value = inserted number−paid out number is set, and the subtracted value is subtracted from the value of the MY counter. As a result of the update, if the value of the MY counter <0, the value of the MY counter is set to 0. That is, the value of the MY counter does not become negative.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the processing prohibition flag is off. If the process prohibition flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1304. If not, the effect state control process B ends.

  In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. If the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1304. If the high navigation state flag is not on, that is, if the high navigation state flag is off, the effect state control process B is terminated.

  In step S1304, since the navigation system is in the high navigation state, the high navigation state process B (described later in detail) is executed.

  Since the effect state control process B is a process that is executed every game regardless of the value of the process prohibition flag, the value of the MY counter is updated every game in the high navigation state regardless of the number of bets. On the other hand, the high navigation state process B in step S1304 is executed only when the process prohibition flag is off, and is not executed when the process prohibition flag is on. That is, the high navigation state process B is included in the high navigation state related process.

<High navigation state processing B>
Next, the low navigation state process B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state process B in step S1304 of FIG. In addition, in the processing B of each production state in steps S1403, S1405, S1407, S1409, S1411, S1413, S1415, S1417, S1419, and S1421, the production state is updated for the next game, and the production state is updated (next Preparation for transmitting a command related to a game performance state and the number of games) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S1401, an LMT related process B (details will be described later) related to the limit state is executed.

In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the normal state B. If the performance state is the normal state B, the process proceeds to step S1403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1403, the normal state B process B is executed. In the normal state B process B, for example, when the sign / confrontation transition lottery is “with a sign, no confrontation” or “with a sign, with a confrontation”, the effect state of the next game is set to the “prediction state”. Also, in the sign / confrontation transition lottery, if “no sign, confrontation” is set, the next game performance state is set to “confrontation state”. Further, when the value of the high navigation state counter reaches 600, the effect state of the next game is set to “CZ state”.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a precursor state. If the performance state is a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S1405. If not, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1405, the precursor state process B is executed. In the precursor state process B, it is determined whether or not the set number of precursor games has been exhausted, and when the precursor game number has been exhausted, the effect state of the next game is set. For example, if the sign / confrontation transition lottery is `` There is a sign, confrontation '', the next game production state is set to `` confrontation state '', and if the sign / confrontation transition lottery is `` There is a sign, no confrontation '' Sets the production state of the next game to “normal state B”.

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a confrontation state. If the performance state is a confrontation state, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1407, a confrontation state process B is executed. In the confrontation state process B, it is determined whether or not the set number of confrontation games has been consumed. If the number of confrontation games has been consumed, the next effect state is set based on the confrontation result. For example, in the case of a confrontation result (winning), the next production state is set to the AT ready state, and in the case of a confrontation result (losing), the next production state is set to the normal state B.

  In step S1408, it is determined whether the effect state is the CZ state. If the performance state is the CZ state, the process proceeds to step S1409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1409, CZ state processing B is executed. In the CZ state process B, in the case of the CZ state shifted after the end of RT3, it is determined whether or not 50 games have been digested in the CZ state, and when the 50 games are digested, the effect state of the next game is changed to the normal state B. Set. When the number of high navigation state games is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the CZ state is continued until the confrontation result is won in the sign / confrontation transition lottery.

  In step S1410, it is determined whether the performance state is an AT preparation state. If the performance state is the AT preparation state, the process proceeds to step S1411, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1412.

  In step S1411, AT preparation state processing B is executed. In the AT preparation state process B, when the RT game state has shifted to RT4, the effect state of the next game is set to the AT normal state.

  In step S1412, it is determined whether the performance state is the AT normal state. If the performance state is the AT normal state, the process proceeds to step S1413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1414.

  In step S1413, AT normal state processing B is executed. In the AT normal state process B, when the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter> 0, the value of the AT right counter is decremented by 1, and the AT normal state of one set of 50 games is continued. Here, the AT right counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining AT rights, and specifically, the number of remaining AT rights is the number of remaining AT sets. When the value of the AT counter is 0 and the value of the AT right counter is 0, the effect state of the next game is set to the ST state.

  In step S1414, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT high-accuracy state. If the performance state is the AT high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1415. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1415, AT high-accuracy state processing B is executed.

  In step S1416, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the ST state. If the performance state is the ST state, the process proceeds to step S1417. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1418.

  In step S1417, ST state processing B (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S1418, it is determined whether the performance state is a non-AT BB state. If the performance state is the non-AT BB state, the process proceeds to step S1419; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1420, non-AT BB state processing B is executed. In the non-AT BB state processing B, (1) when the special role won internally is a duplicate special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2), and no AT right is granted in RT3. In the case of the RT3 end game, the stage state of the next game is set to the CZ state, and (2) the special role won internally is a double special role (special role + small role 1, special role + small role 2) In the case where the AT right is granted in RT3, the next game directing state is set to the AT ready state in the RT3 end game, and (3) the special role won internally is a special special role (special In the case of (combination), the AT right is granted in the RT3 end game, and the effect state of the next game is set to the AT ready state.

  In step S1420, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT BB state. If the performance state is the AT BB state, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if not, the high navigation state process B is terminated.

  In step S1421, the AT BB state process B is executed. In the BB state process B during AT, when the RT3 (special game state) is ended, the next effect state is set to the AT normal state.

<LMT related processing B>
FIG. 26A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the LMT-related process B in step S1401 of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether the effect state is in the limit state. If the performance state is in the limit state, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the LMT related process B is terminated.

  In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the value of the LMT counter is zero. If the LMT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1503; otherwise, the LMT related process B is terminated.

  In step S1503, the high navigation state end standby flag is turned on. The high navigation state end standby flag is a flag for determining whether or not the high navigation state is at the end time. When the high navigation state end standby flag is on, it means that the high navigation state ends in the game.

<ST state processing B>
Next, ST state processing B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the ST state process B in step S1417 of FIG.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the ST counter is zero. If the value of the ST counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether there is a pullback. Withdrawal means winning the AT right grant lottery in the game (specifically, winning a small role 1, small role 2, special role + small role 1, or special role + small role 2), ST state Means return to the AT normal state. If there is no withdrawal, that is, if the AT right grant lottery is not won in the final game in the ST state, the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1603, since the value of the ST counter is 0 and the AT right grant lottery is not won, the value of the high navigation state counter is set to 0 to end the high navigation state.

  On the other hand, in step S1604, other ST state processing B is performed. For example, in the ST state, when the AT right grant lottery is won without winning the duplicate special role (specifically, when the small role 1 and the small role 2 are won), the production state of the next game is one set 50. Set the game to the AT normal state. In the ST state, when the duplicate special role is won and the AT right grant lottery is won (specifically, when special role + small role 1 and special role + small role 2 are won), the production state Is set to the BB state during AT.

<External output signal main processing B>
Next, ST state processing B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the external output signal main process B in step S115 of FIG.

  In step S2201, it is determined whether there is a pullback in the ST state. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT right grant lottery is won in the ST state (specifically, a small role 1, a small role 2, a special role + small role 1, or a special role + small role 2). . If there is a pullback in the ST state, the process proceeds to step S2202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2204.

  In step S2202, since the AT right grant lottery is won in the ST state, the AT signal is set to OFF to temporarily stop the output of the AT signal. As a result, the output of the AT signal is stopped by the external output signal setting process in step S2007 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S2203, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is set to be off. As a result, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is turned off by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S2204, bonus signal output processing is executed. In the bonus signal output process, the BB signal is set on when the special combination is won and RT3 is started, and the BB signal is set off when RT3 ends. As a result, the output of the BB signal is started / stopped by the external output signal setting process in step S2107 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

<High navigation state end processing>
Next, the high navigation state end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the high navigation state end process in step S116 of FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state flag is on. If the high navigation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1702, and if not, the high navigation state end process ends.

  In step S1702, it is determined whether or not the high navigation state end standby flag is on. If the high navigation state end standby flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1704.

  In step S1703, the high navigation state end standby flag is turned off. After the process of step S1703, the process proceeds to step S1706.

  In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the value of the high navigation state counter is zero. If the value of the high navigation state counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1706, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1705.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is 2000 or more. If the value of the MY counter is 2000 or more, the process proceeds to step S1706, and if not, the high navigation state termination process is terminated.

  In step S1706, the high navigation state flag is turned off.

  In step S1707, the value of the high navigation state counter is cleared.

  In step S1708, the value of the MY counter is cleared.

  In step S1709, the AT related information is cleared. Specifically, the values of the AT counter and the AT right counter are cleared.

  In step S1710, the AT signal is set to off. As a result, the output of the AT signal is stopped by the external output signal setting process in step S2107 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S1711, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is set to be turned off. As a result, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is turned off by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S1712, the advantageous lamp 190 is set to be turned off. As a result, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned off by the device process in step S2008 of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S1713, other high navigation state termination processing is executed. For example, the AT gaming state is set to a low navigation state.

  In step S <b> 1714, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state command indicating a low navigation state to the first sub-control unit 400.

  The high navigation state end process is a process that is executed every game regardless of the value of the processing prohibition flag. Therefore, when the value of the high navigation state counter becomes 0 regardless of the number of bets, the output of the AT signal is stopped. Then, the auxiliary signal lamp 191 and the advantageous lamp 190 are also turned off.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 29B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 29C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, a first sub control unit command process (details will be described later), which is a process corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

  In step S3005, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. For example, in the during-AT production described later, the number of acquired coins is updated regardless of the number of bets. As a result, in the single betting game in the AT mode, the number acquired is not increased (since operation navigation etc. is not performed), it is maintained or decreased, and the player is betting that one bet. To indirectly notice.

  In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S3005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S3007, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S3005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S3008, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the effect data read in step S3005, this command is output to the drive circuit 424.

  In step S3009, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S3005 is performed. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S3005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S3002.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 29A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Accordingly, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S3202, a command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S3009, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 30B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 30C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 30D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S4001 of FIG. 30A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S4001. In this initialization processing, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization processing in the RAM 508, storage area initialization processing in the VRAM 536, and the like are performed.

  In step S4002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S4003.

  In step S4003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S4004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4005, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S4004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S4006, image control processing (described in detail later) is performed based on the processing result in step S4005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S4005, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S4002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S4201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S4002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 30A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Accordingly, in step S4002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S4202, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S4006 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S4301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S4302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S4303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S4301, the CPU 504 includes information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S4304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S4305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5306; Wait for input.

  In step S4306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<First sub-control unit command processing>
Next, the first sub control unit command process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the first sub-control unit command process in step S3004 of FIG.

  In step S3301, it is determined whether or not a gaming state command indicating a low navigation state has been received. If a game state command indicating a low navigation state has been received, the process proceeds to step S3302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

  In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state is RT3 (special gaming state). If the RT gaming state is RT3, the process proceeds to step S3303. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3304.

  In step S3303, the special BB end effect flag is turned on. The special BB end effect flag is a flag for determining whether the end effect executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is the BB end effect or the AT end effect, and the special BB end effect flag is ON. In this case, the end effect that is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is the AT end effect, and when it is off, the end effect that is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) is the BB end effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the high navigation state is ended during RT3 and the low navigation state is shifted to, the AT end effect is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) after shifting to the low navigation state. . Note that the AT end effect in this case is different from the normal AT end effect effect mode, and is therefore referred to as AT end effect 2 (see FIGS. 36 and 39 to be described later in detail).

  In step S3304, other command processing is executed. For example, if a special BB end effect flag is on and a game state command indicating RT1 is received, the AT end effect 2 is set.

  In step S3304, when the mode is changed from the chance mode to the AT mode, and when the insertion command is received, the AT introduction effect is set to switch the confrontation effect in the chance mode to the AT introduction effect. In addition, when a transition is made from the chance mode to the AT mode and a start operation command is received, an effect during the AT is set in order to switch the AT introduction effect to the effect during the AT. In addition, for example, in the case of internal winning for push order in the AT mode three betting game, the operation navigation is set based on the reception of the operation navigation command, while in the AT mode single betting game, the push order is set. Since no operation win command is transmitted because the internal winning is not performed, the operation navigation is not set.

  Specifically, in this case (AT mode single betting game), the RT system gaming state is mainly staying at RT1, so in RT1 single betting game, push forward (replaying role 1 + replaying role 2, The small role 3a) is not won internally (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the operation navigation command is not transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, and the operation navigation is not executed. On the other hand, when the RT game state is staying at RT4 due to self-promotion (an event in which the push order matches without operating navigation), the push forward role (replaying role 1 + replaying role 3) ) (See FIG. 9), the operation navigation command is not transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, and in this case, the operation navigation is not executed. .

  In this embodiment, when shifting from the chance mode to the AT mode, the AT introduction effect is switched to the during-AT effect when a start operation command is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when shifting from the chance mode to the AT mode, when a start operation command is received in a three-stake betting game, the AT effect is set to switch from the AT introduction effect to the AT effect, while the one-stake game When the start operation command is received at, the AT introduction effect setting may be maintained and the AT introduction effect may be continued.

<Transition of AT game state and production state>
Next, the AT game state and the transition of the effect state of this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to time charts of FIGS.

  Here, “low” and “high” shown in FIGS. 32 to 36 indicate “low navigation state” and “high navigation state”, respectively, and “normal A”, “normal B”, “ “Sign”, “Confrontation”, “LMT”, and “BB” are “Normal State A”, “Normal State B”, “Predictor State”, “Confrontation State”, “Limit State”, and “Non-AT BB State”, respectively. Is shown. “AT *” indicates “AT ready state, AT normal state, AT high accuracy, ST state”, and “CZ *” indicates “CZ state, confrontation state”. In the present embodiment, the advantageous lamp 190 is lit in the AT mode, starts lighting from the AT ready state, and turns off when the ST state ends or the high navigation state end condition is satisfied and the high navigation state ends. . It should be noted that the first game in the AT preparation state shown in FIGS. 32 to 36 is a three-wager game. Although the lighting of the advantageous lamp 190 will be described later in detail, the advantageous lamp 190 is started to light from the first three-wager game in the AT mode. However, lighting may be started from the AT normal state, or lighting may be started from the start of the operation navigation.

  The value of the liquid crystal counter indicates the number of high-navigation state games displayed on the screen of the effect image display device 157, and starts counting when shifting from the low navigation state to the high navigation state, and shifts from the high navigation state to the low navigation state. Then, it is reset to zero. The number of rotations indicates the number of digest games, and is reset to zero when RT3 (special game state) ends when the high-navigation state shifts to the low-navigation state when the power is turned on. The total number of rotations indicates the total number of games that have been consumed since the power was turned on.

  Note that the number of games used in the description of FIGS. 32 to 36 means the total number of revolutions unless otherwise noted.

  FIG. 32 shows a case where a transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state is performed twice. In the first high navigation state, all the granted AT rights and the number of AT games are digested and the high navigation state is terminated. Case (when the AT right is not granted in the ST state), the second high navigation state shows a case where the acquired number (MY counter value) in the high navigation state reaches 2000 and the high navigation state is terminated. ing.

  Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 32, the high-navigation state shift lottery is won in the 50th game to shift to the high-navigation state, and the AT lottery is won in the 200th game to shift to the AT mode. In the first AT mode, all 175 AT games (for example, AT preparation state 10 games, AT normal state 50 games + 5 games, ST state 30 games, AT normal state 50 games, ST state 30 games) are all given. Digested and finished the high navigation state at the 375th game, and has shifted to the low navigation state. Accordingly, in the 375th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT related information are cleared (see FIG. 28).

  Also, in the 440th game in the low navigation state, the high navigation state transition lottery is won again to shift to the high navigation state, and in the 520th game, the AT lottery is won to shift to the AT mode. In the second high navigation state, since the acquired number (MY counter value) in the high navigation state has reached 2000 in the 930th game, the high navigation state is terminated and the low navigation state is entered. Accordingly, in the 930th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT related information are cleared (see FIG. 28).

  FIG. 33 shows a case where after the number of ceiling games is digested in the high navigation state, the AT right is granted and the mode shifts to the AT mode, and all the assigned AT rights and the number of AT games are digested and the high navigation state is terminated. Show.

  Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 33, after winning the high navigation state transition lottery in the 50th game and shifting to the high navigation state, the special role is won in the high navigation state and the non-AT BB in the 200th game. The gaming state has started. Then, after ending the non-AT BB gaming state of 25 games, the state transitions again to the normal state B through the CZ state and the confrontation state. That is, the case where the AT right is not granted in the confrontation state is shown. In the present embodiment, even if RT3 (special game state) is terminated, the high navigation state is maintained, so the values of the high navigation state counter and the MY counter are not reset.

  The 625th game shifts to the high navigation state and corresponds to the 600th game, and since the number of ceiling games has been reached, the 625th game shifts to the CZ state. Then, since the AT right is granted in the confrontation state after the CZ state, the mode has shifted to the AT mode from the 680th game. The advantageous lamp 190 is lit from the 680th game (three-game betting game) that has shifted to the AT mode. This high-navigation state ends at the 765th game and has entered the low-navigation state by exhausting all the number of assigned AT games (for example, AT preparation state 5 games, AT normal state 50 games, ST state 30 games). It has migrated. Therefore, in the 765th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT related information are cleared (see FIG. 28).

  FIG. 34 is similar to FIG. 33, after digesting the number of ceiling games in the high navigation state, the AT right is granted and the mode is shifted to the AT mode, and all the assigned AT rights and the number of AT games are digested. The case where the state is terminated is shown. Since the game up to the 680th game is the same as that shown in FIG.

  Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 34, in the 1050th game in the AT mode started from the 680th game (the AT right and the number of AT games granted at this time are not fully digested), Since the number of games in the navigation state has reached 1000, the high navigation state is terminated and the state is shifted to the low navigation state. Therefore, in the 1050th game, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT related information are cleared (see FIG. 28).

  35, as in FIG. 34, the game transitioned to the non-AT BB gaming state in the 200th game, but unlike FIG. 34, the special role of the single role was elected internally and the non-AT BB gaming state was entered. Therefore, the case where the mode is shifted to the AT mode after the end of the non-AT BB gaming state is shown.

  Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 35, since the number of acquired games in the high navigation state reaches 2000 in the 550th game, the high navigation state is terminated in the 550th game, and the state is shifted to the low navigation state. Since the non-AT BB gaming state is the high navigation state, the value of the MY counter includes the number acquired in the non-AT BB gaming state.

<Direction of RT3>
FIG. 36 is a time chart showing the appearance of the effect when the high navigation state is shifted to the low navigation state during execution of the RT3 (special game state) game.

  Note that “During AT”, “Ending A”, “Confirmed notification”, “Bed during” and “During normal” in the production columns shown in FIG. 36 are respectively “Daily production during AT”, “Ending production A”, and “Done”. “Notification effect”, “BB medium effect”, and “normal medium effect”. FIG. 37 shows an example of the production mode of the production during AT, the production during BB, and the production during normal. Specifically, FIG. 37A-1 is an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the normal effect in the low navigation state, and FIG. 37A-2 is an effect in the normal effect in the high navigation state. An example of an image displayed on the image display device 157, FIG. 37 (b) is an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the effect during BB, and FIG. 37 (c) is an effect image display device 157 in the effect during AT. It is an example of an image displayed on the screen. The effect mode of the ending effect will be described later.

  In the normal navigation effect in the high navigation state, as shown in FIG. 37 (a-2), game number information d1 indicating the number of games since the transition to the high navigation state is displayed. The game number information d1 indicates the value of the liquid crystal counter described above. In the BB effect, as shown in FIG. 37B, acquired number information d2 indicating the number of medals acquired in RT3 (special game state) is displayed. Further, in the effect during AT, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), acquisition number information d3 indicating the number of medals acquired in the AT mode, and AT game number information d4 indicating the total number of games and the remaining number of games in the AT mode are displayed. Is done. The number-of-acquisition information d3 includes the number of medals earned in RT3 (special gaming state) when shifting to RT3 (special gaming state) in the AT mode, that is, the number of medals earned in the BB state during AT. Also, FIG. 37 (c) shows a game that has been internally won for the push order, and therefore, in the AT effect shown in FIG. 37 (c), an operation navigation image d5 indicating the contents of the operation navigation is also displayed. .

  In the BB effect shown in FIG. 37 (b) and the AT effect shown in FIG. 37 (c), the number-of-games information d1 is not displayed. In the medium effect, the game number information d1 may be displayed. In this case, when shifting from the high navigation state to the low navigation state, the game number information d1 may be continued by displaying 0 games, but once the game number information d1 is hidden, the game number information d1 is not displayed. It is preferable to display the game number information d1 again when the navigation state is entered. This is because the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  FIG. 36 shows a case where, in the 990th game in the high navigation state, a special winning combination is won and the game shifts to RT3 (special game state). Therefore, the production state has shifted from the limit state to the BB state during AT from the 990th game in the high navigation state. Further, FIG. 36 shows that when the game progresses and reaches the 1000th game in the high navigation state, the high navigation state is ended and the low navigation state is entered. Therefore, the production state has shifted from the AT BB state to the normal BB state at the 1000th game as a boundary. However, in the present embodiment, the during-BB effect that is executed in RT3 (special game state) is executed as it is in the same effect mode in both the AT BB state and the normal BB state. The AT gaming state has shifted from a high navigation state to a low navigation state, and has shifted to a gaming state that is internally unfavorable for the player. It is what.

  There are two types of ending effects in this embodiment. One is the ending effect A executed in the limit state that is started when the limit state start condition 1 is satisfied (when the remaining 20 games or less in the high navigation state are reached), and the other is the limit state start condition. This is an ending effect B that is started in a limit state that is started when 2 is established (when the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 1800 or more).

  That is, in this embodiment, different ending effects can be provided with different limit state start conditions. In the example shown in FIG. 36, the case where the ending effect A is performed is shown. Note that the ending effect A and the ending effect B may be executed as the same effect. Further, any one of a plurality of types of ending effects may be selected by lottery. In that case, the selection ratio of the ending effect may be varied according to the set value. The enjoyment of guessing the set value can be given.

<Ending production>
Next, using FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, an end effect (hereinafter referred to as BB end effect) executed at the end of RT3 (special game state), an AT mode end (also at the end of the high navigation state) An end effect (hereinafter referred to as an “AT end effect”) to be executed will be described. 38 and 39 show examples of images displayed on the effect image display device 157, and show image transitions before and after the end of RT3 (special game state) or AT mode.

  First, the effect mode of the BB end effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 (a-1) shows the effect mode of the effect during BB in RT3 (special game state), and FIG. 38 (a-2) shows the end of BB executed at the end of RT3 (special game state). The effect mode of the effect is shown. For example, it is an effect mode of a BB end effect such as when the non-AT BB gaming state shown in the time chart of FIG. 33 ends. In the BB end effect, BB acquisition number information d10 (for example, “acquire 250 pieces”) indicating the total number of medals acquired in RT3 (special game state) is displayed. FIGS. 38 (a-3) and (a-4) show the performance aspects of the effect during normal operation in the high navigation state after the end of RT3 (special game state). In the present embodiment, the value of the high navigation state counter is not cleared even when RT3 (special game state) ends, so in this normal medium effect, the game number information d1 after the transition to the high navigation state is redisplayed. The

  Next, the effect mode of the AT end effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 (b-1) shows the effect mode of the AT effect in the AT mode, and FIG. 38 (b-2) shows the effect mode of the AT end effect executed at the end of the AT mode. . For example, it is an effect mode of the AT end effect when the AT normal state shown in the time chart of FIG. 33 ends. In the AT end effect, the total number of medals acquired in the AT mode and AT related information d20 indicating the total number of AT games played (for example, “total games 120 times” “total acquisition 834”, etc.) are displayed. FIG. 38 (b-3) shows the effect mode of the effect during normal operation in the low navigation state after the end of the AT mode, and FIG. 38 (b-4) shows the effect during normal operation immediately after the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state. The production mode is shown.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the execution timing and effect mode of the AT end effect when the AT mode ends and the high navigation state is shifted to the low navigation state while the RT3 (special game state) game is being executed will be described. To do. This explains, for example, the AT end effect in the case shown in the time chart of FIG.

  FIG. 39 (c-1) shows an effect mode of the effect during BB in RT3 (special game state), and FIG. 39 (c-2) shows an effect mode of the AT end effect executed at the end of the AT mode. Is shown. In the present embodiment, when the AT mode is ended while the RT3 (special gaming state) game is being executed, the AT end effect is executed not at the end of the AT mode but at the end of the RT3 (special gaming state). Yes. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 36, the AT end effect is executed at the time t2 when the RT3 (special game state) ends, not at the time t1 when the state shifts to the high navigation state and reaches 1000 games. In the AT end effect (hereinafter referred to as AT end effect 2) in this case, BB acquisition number information d10 (for example, “acquired 250 pieces”) indicating the total number of medals acquired in RT3 (special game state), and AT mode Both the total number of medals acquired in AT and the AT related information d20 indicating the total number of AT games played (for example, “total number of games 120 times”, “total number of acquired 834”, etc.) are displayed on one screen. FIG. 39 (c-3) is an effect mode of the normal navigation effect in the low navigation state after the end of the AT mode, and FIG. 39 (c-4) is the normal effect immediately after the transition from the low navigation state to the high navigation state. The production mode is shown.

  As described above, in the AT end effect 2 of the present embodiment, the acquired information d10 and the AT related information d20 are displayed using the background image of the AT end effect. However, the effect mode of the AT end effect 2 is not limited to this, and if the BB acquisition number information d10 and the AT related information d20 are displayed together, the AT end effect background image may not be used. In other words, the AT end effect 2 notifies different information while using the end screen having the same display mode as that of the AT end effect (including some differences in color, background color, and addition of part of the configuration). Alternatively, different information may be notified using an end screen having a display mode different from that of the AT end effect. Furthermore, the BB acquisition number information d10 and the AT related information d20 may not be displayed, and only the end display may be displayed.

  The main control unit 300 clears the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT related information at the timing when the high navigation state ends (see FIG. 28). However, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the high navigation state is terminated while the RT3 (special game state) game is being executed, the high navigation state counter, the MY counter, and the AT-related items are displayed at time t1 when the high navigation state is terminated Do not clear information. Thereby, it is possible to notify the AT related information d20 in the AT end effect 2 executed at the time point t2 when the RT3 (special game state) ends. Then, after the AT end effect 2 is executed, these pieces of information are cleared.

<AT signal output, AT mode production transition>
Next, the output of the AT signal and the transition of effect in the AT mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are time charts when shifting from the chance mode to the AT mode and starting outputting the AT signal.

  FIG. 40 (a) is a timing chart in the case of three betting games in the first game that has shifted to the AT mode and three betting games in the next game, and FIG. 40 (b) is an AT mode. FIG. 6 is a timing chart when one betting game is made in the first game that has shifted to, and three betting games are made in the next game. FIG. Here, the high navigation state-related processing shown in FIGS. 40 to 42 specifically means processing executed in the AT mode three-stake betting game. For example, operation navigation, high navigation It shows that state-related lottery (AT addition lottery) and AT right update processing are executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), the AT signal of this embodiment is output from the start lever operation t12 of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode, regardless of the number of bets (see FIG. 23). Step S2101 of the external output signal main process shown: YES, S2102). On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on when the start lever of the game in which the AT mode three bets are played is operated (FIG. 23). (Step S2104: NO, S2108: YES, S2109: YES, S2110) of the external output signal main process shown in FIG. For example, when the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is a three-game betting game, the advantageous lamp 190 is lit from the start lever operation t12 of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode, but has shifted to the AT mode. When the first game is a single bet game, the advantageous lamp 190 is not lit at t12 when the start lever of the first game is operated, and is lit when the start lever is operated at t22 of the next game in which three bets are played. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is a three-game betting game, the AT signal is output and the advantageous lamp 190 is lit from the start lever operation t12, that is, the output timing of the AT signal. Although the lighting timing of the advantageous lamp 190 is the same timing of the same game, it is not limited to this. For example, the execution timing of both may be different timings of the same game (for example, one is when the start lever is operated and the other is when the reel rotation is started), or the same timing of different games (for example, both are when the start lever is operated) Alternatively, different timings of different games (for example, one is when the start lever is operated, and the other is when the reel rotation is started). That is, in the case of a three-card betting game, both are performed at regular timing, while in the case of a one-card betting game, one is performed at regular timing and the other is not performed at regular timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, regardless of the number of bets, the AT is introduced from the time t11 when the medals are inserted into the AT mode to t12 when the start lever is operated. Perform the production. The AT introduction effect is an effect indicating that the AT mode has been started, and is executed in place of the confrontation effect that has been executed in the chance mode. In this confrontation production, the hero character wins and the AT right is granted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, regardless of the number of bets, an effect during AT is executed from t12 when the start lever of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is operated. The AT effect is an effect indicating the AT mode, and is executed in place of the AT introduction effect that has been executed. However, since the high-navigation state-related processing is not executed in the single betting game, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), even if the internal navigation is selected for the push forward in the first game shifted to the AT mode, the operation navigation is not performed. Not executed.

  Specifically, in this case, the RT gaming state is mainly staying at RT1, so in RT1 single betting game, the winning combination (replaying role 1 + replaying role 2, small role 3a) is not won internally ( (See FIG. 9). Therefore, the operation navigation command is not transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, and the operation navigation is not executed. On the other hand, when the RT game state is staying at RT4 due to self-promotion (an event in which the push order matches without operating navigation), the push forward role (replaying role 1 + replaying role 3) ) (See FIG. 9), the operation navigation command is not transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, and in this case, the operation navigation is not executed. .

  Although not shown, when the first game that has entered the AT mode is a three-game betting replay, first, the AT introduction effect and then the AT effect are sequentially executed based on the start lever operation. ing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is played with an unfavorable bet number after the transition to the AT mode, the lighting of the advantageous lamp 190 is on standby. It is possible to indirectly inform the player that the player is doing.

  In this embodiment, when shifting to the AT mode, the AT signal is output from the first game and the effect during the AT is executed regardless of the number of bets in the first game. In this case, regardless of the number of bets on the first game, an effect during AT may be executed, and an AT signal may be output from a game after several games (for example, two games) regardless of the number of bets on the game. . That is, the AT signal may be output after performing the effect during AT for several games from the first game shifted to the AT mode. Even in this case, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on when the start lever is operated in a game where three bets are played in the AT mode.

  47, and FIGS. 48A and 48B show examples of images displayed on the effect image display device 157. FIG. FIG. 47 shows an example of a confrontation effect, FIG. 48A shows an example of an AT introduction effect, and FIG. 48B shows an example of an AT effect.

  FIG. 49A shows an example of the effect transition image of FIGS. 40A and 40B. When the first game that has entered the AT mode is a three-bet game, the AT introduction effect (see FIG. 49 (a-1)) displayed at the bet time t11 is switched to the AT effect at the start lever operation time t12. (Refer to Fig. 49 (a-2).) Since the first game that shifted to the AT mode was an internal winning game for push order, the operation navigation was performed at t12 when the start lever was operated. On the other hand, when the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is a single betting game, the AT introduction effect (see FIG. 48 (a-1)) displayed at the bet time t11 is the start lever operation. At time t12, the effect is switched to the effect during AT and the effect during AT is displayed (see FIG. 49A-3), however, the operation navigation image d5 is not displayed (FIG. 49). 9 (a-3)) As described above, in the single betting game, the push order (re-playing part 1 + re-playing part 2, small part 3a) is not won internally, and the push order (re-playing) This is because the operation navigation command is not transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 even if the combination 1 + re-playing combination 3) is won internally.

  FIG. 41 is a timing chart when three bets are placed in the first game that has shifted to the AT mode, one bet is placed in the next game, and three bets are played in the next game.

  In this case, the AT signal is output at time t12 when the start lever of the first game in the AT mode is operated, and the output state is maintained. That is, even when one betting game is performed in the second game in the AT mode, the output of the AT signal is continued. Further, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on from the time t12 when the start lever is operated in the first game in the AT mode in which three bets are placed, and the lighting state is maintained. That is, even when one betting game is performed in the second game in the AT mode, the advantageous lamp 190 is continuously lit.

  In FIG. 41, the case where one betting game is executed in the next game of the game from which the AT signal has started to be output is shown, but the same is true even when one betting game is executed after digesting a plurality of games. It is. In other words, the AT signal once output and the advantageous lamp 190 that has been turned on are continued even if a single betting game is subsequently executed.

FIG. 49B shows an example of an effect transition image during execution of an AT effect. When three betting games are performed during the performance during AT, the high navigation state-related processing is performed based on the start lever operation in the performance during AT (see FIG. 49B-1) performed before the betting. Executed. Specifically, when internal winning is performed for the push order, the operation navigation is executed and the operation navigation image d5 is displayed (see FIG. 49 (b-2)), and the AT right update process is executed and updated. The acquired number d3 reflecting the numerical value and the AT game number image d4 are displayed (see FIG. 49B-2). On the other hand, when one betting game is performed during the performance during AT, the performance during AT (see FIG. 49 (b-1)) performed before the betting is related to the high navigation state based on the start lever operation. Processing is not executed. Specifically, the operation navigation is not executed, and the AT right update process is not executed. Therefore, the operation navigation image d5 is not displayed (see FIG. 49B-3), and the AT game number image d4 reflecting the updated numerical value is not displayed (FIG. 48B). -3) See, specifically, the total of 30 and the remaining 20). The operation navigation image d5 is not displayed because, as described above, in the single betting game, the push order (re-playing part 1 + re-playing part 2, small part 3a) is not won internally, and the pushing order (re-playing part) This is because the operation navigation command is not transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 even if the game combination 1 + re-game combination 3) is won internally. On the other hand, since the acquired number d3 is not related to the AT right update process, it is updated and displayed. FIG. 42 is a timing chart in the case of winning the AT right grant lottery in the ST state and shifting from the ST state to the AT mode. It is. Note that “during ST” shown in FIG. 42 indicates an effect during ST indicating the ST state.

  In this case, the AT signal output in the ST state is the outside of the game to which the AT right is granted in the ST state (a game in which three medals are inserted at the time t51 and the start lever operation is performed at the time t52). In the output signal main process B, the output is stopped (step S2201: YES, S2202 in FIG. 27), and output again from the start lever operation t62 of the next game where the AT mode is started (step S2101: FIG. 23). YES, S2102).

  On the other hand, the advantageous lamp 190 that has been lit in the ST state continues to be lit even when the AT mode is entered.

  Thus, after shifting to the AT mode, the output of the AT signal started to be output continues even if one betting game is performed, and continues to be output even if the ST state after the AT mode ends. To do. Then, after the ST state ends, the output of the AT signal is stopped, and when the AT mode is started thereafter, the output of the AT signal is started, so that the external device does not mistake the number of times of the AT state.

  43 to 46 are time charts when the high navigation state ends and the output of the AT signal is stopped.

  FIG. 43 is a time chart when one betting game is performed in the final game in the high navigation state, and the state is shifted from the high navigation state to the low navigation state. As described above, since the value of the high navigation state counter is updated even in the case of a single betting game (step S302 in FIG. 17B), there is a case where the final game is in a high navigation state with a single betting game. To do. FIG. 43 shows a case where limit state start condition 1 is satisfied and the limit state is started.

  In this case, the AT signal is output until the final game in the high navigation state, and the AT signal is not output in the next game in the low navigation state (step S1710 in FIG. 28). Further, the advantageous lamp 190 is also turned on until the final game in the high navigation state, and is turned off in the next game in the low navigation state (see step S1712 in FIG. 28).

  As a result, even if the AT mode end condition is not satisfied, if the high navigation condition end condition is satisfied, the AT signal output is stopped. There is no misunderstanding.

  Note that FIG. 43 shows an example in which one betting game is played in the final game in the high navigation state, but the same applies to the case where one betting game is made across a plurality of games including the final game.

  In this case, the ending effect A is executed in the limit state. FIG. 48C shows an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the ending effect A.

  In the ending effect A, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), limit game number information d6 indicating the number of games until the end of the ending effect (the number of remaining games in the limit state), and the acquired number indicating the number of medals acquired in the AT mode. Information d3 is displayed. On the other hand, the AT game number information d4 is not displayed. This is to prevent the player from feeling sorry for the end of the AT mode. FIG. 48 (c) shows a case where the operation navigation image d5 is displayed with the internal winning combination for the push order.

  Since the final game in the high navigation state is a betting game, the high navigation state related process is not executed (step S402 in FIG. 18A: NO). Therefore, the operation navigation is not executed in the ending effect A in the final game in the high navigation state.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart when the limit state establishment condition 1 is established and the limit state is started, and the ending state that has started satisfies the condition of the limit state establishment condition 2.

  FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 described later are time charts when all three betting games are played in the limit state. 44 and 45 show a case where the AT signal is output to the final game in the high navigation state and the advantageous lamp 190 is lit until the final game in the high navigation state, as in FIG.

  In this case, first, in the game G10 in which the value of the high navigation state counter reaches 19, since the limit state establishment condition 1 is established and the limit state is started, execution of the freeze effect and the ending effect A is started from the game G10. (See FIG. 48 (c)).

  Next, in the game G20 in which the game progresses and the value of the MY counter reaches 1800, the requirement of the limit state establishment condition 2 is satisfied, but the freeze effect and the ending effect B are not newly executed. That is, the ending effect A started from the game G10 is continuously executed.

  Next, in the game G30 in which the game has progressed and the value of the high navigation state counter has reached 0, the high navigation state end condition is satisfied, so the high navigation state ends and the low navigation state starts from the next game. .

  FIG. 45 is a time chart when the limit state establishment condition 2 is established and the limit state is started, and the ending state that has started satisfies the requirements of the limit state establishment condition 1.

  In this case, first, in the game G10 in which the value of the MY counter reaches 1800, the limit state establishment condition 2 is established and the limit state is started, so that the freeze effect and the ending effect B are started to be executed from the game G10. Note that the value of the high navigation state counter in the game G10 is 25.

  FIG. 48D is an image example displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the ending effect B.

  In the ending effect B, as with the ending effect A, the limit game number information d6 indicating the number of games until the end of the ending effect (the number of remaining games in the limit state) and the acquired number information d3 indicating the number of medals acquired in the AT mode are displayed. However, the AT game number information d4 is not displayed. FIG. 48D shows a case where the operation navigation image d5 is displayed with the internal winning combination for the push order. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48C and 48D, the ending effect A and the ending effect B are different effects.

  Next, in the game G20 in which the game has progressed and the value of the high navigation state counter has reached 19, the requirement of the limit state establishment condition 1 is satisfied, but the freeze and the ending effect A are not newly executed (FIG. 22B). ) S1201: YES, S1202: NO). That is, the ending effect B started from the game G10 is continuously executed.

  FIG. 46 is a time chart in the case where the limit state establishment condition 2 is established and the limit state is started, and in the started ending state, the condition of the limit state establishment condition 1 is satisfied. In addition, a case where three bets and one bet game are mixed in the limit state is shown. In other words, if 3 betting games are continued in the limit state after the limit state establishment condition 2 is established, the requirement of the limit state establishment condition 1 is not satisfied, but the 1 betting game is continued. Therefore, the case where it has become the situation which has the requirements of limit state establishment condition 1 is shown. As described above, when the limit state establishment condition 2 is established, if one betting game is continued, there may be a situation where the requirement of the limit state establishment condition 1 is satisfied.

  In this case, first, in the game G10 in which the value of the MY counter reaches 1800, the limit state establishment condition 2 is established and the limit state is started, so that the freeze and the ending effect B are started from the game G10. Note that the value of the high navigation state counter in the game G10 is 45.

  Next, the game progressed and one betting game was performed from the game G11 in the limit state to the game G21. Therefore, the operation navigation is not performed in the ending effect B from the game G11 to the game G21, and the ending effect B is also in a state where it is interrupted without progressing the story. Continued).

  In addition, as a result of the continuous single betting game in the limit state, in the game G20 in the middle of the single betting game, the value of the high navigation state counter is 19 and the requirement of the limit state establishment condition 1 is satisfied. Freeze and ending effect A are not executed from game G20. That is, the ending effect B started from the game G10 is continuously executed.

  Thereafter, since three betting games have been performed from the game G21 in the limit state, the interrupted ending effect B is resumed from the game G21.

  Next, in the game G30 in which the game has progressed and the value of the LMT counter has reached 0, it means that the limit state (high navigation state) has ended because the three-wager game in the limit state has been consumed by 20 games. The low navigation state starts from the game.

  That is, FIG. 46 shows a case where 20 games of one betting game have been played in the limit state, so that the limit state is consumed for a total of 40 games and the high navigation state is terminated.

  Similarly to FIG. 43, the AT signal is output until the final game in the high navigation state, and the AT signal is not output in the next game in the low navigation state. The advantageous lamp 190 is also turned on until the final game in the high navigation state, and is turned off in the next low navigation state game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after one limit state start condition is satisfied and an ending effect corresponding to the satisfaction of the one limit state start condition is executed, the other limit state start condition is satisfied. Even if the situation occurs, the ending effect corresponding to the establishment of one limit state start condition is continued without executing the ending effect corresponding to the establishment of another limit state start condition. Also, the freeze is only executed when the previous limit state start condition is satisfied. As a result, overlapping execution of ending effects can be prevented, and the player is not confused or uncomfortable.

<Other variations>
Modification of execution period of AT introduction effect The AT introduction effect of the above embodiment is as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b) when the bet operation is performed for the first game in the AT mode, regardless of the number of bets The process was executed from t11 to t12 when the start lever was operated. However, as shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b), (1) when the first game in the AT mode is a three-bet game, the AT introduction effect from the bet operation t11 to the start lever operation t12. On the other hand, (2) If the first game in the AT mode is a betting game, the AT introduction effect is performed from the bet operation time t11 to the start lever operation time t22 of the game after the next game of three bets. You may make it perform. In other words, when the first game that has entered the AT mode is a betting game, execution of the AT effect is started based on the start lever operation of the game, and one bet is placed on the first game that has entered the AT mode. In the case of a game, the production restriction may be performed based on the start lever operation of the game, and the AT introduction production may be continued as it is.

  In this case, the AT signal is output from the start lever operation time t12 of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode, regardless of the number of bets, as in the above embodiment (see FIG. 40). On the other hand, as in the above embodiment (see FIG. 40), the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on when the start lever is operated in a game in which three-game betting is performed in the AT mode. For example, when the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is a three-game betting game, the advantageous lamp 190 is lit from the start lever operation t12 of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode, but has shifted to the AT mode. When the first game is a single bet game, the advantageous lamp 190 is not lit at t12 when the start lever of the first game is operated, and is lit when the start lever is operated at t22 of the next game in which three bets are played. Is done.

  In addition, although not shown, when the first game that has entered the AT mode is a three-game betting replay, first, the AT introduction effect and then the AT effect are sequentially executed based on the start lever operation. .

  FIG. 51 shows an example of an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 of this modification. 51 (a-1) is an image example of an AT introduction effect, FIG. 51 (a-2) is an image example after the start lever is operated, and FIG. Reference numeral 51 (a-3) shows an example of an image after the start lever is operated, where the game displaying the AT introduction effect is a single betting game.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a-2), when three betting games are performed in the game displaying the AT introduction effect, the AT effect is started after the start lever is operated. In this case, since the high navigation state related process is executed in the AT mode, the operation navigation is executed when the internal winning combination is given for the push order.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 51 (a-3), when one betting game is performed in the game displaying the AT introduction effect, the AT introduction effect is continuously executed after the start lever is operated.

  According to this modification, when playing with an unfavorable bet number in the AT mode, since the execution of the effect during the AT is on standby, the fact that the game is played with an unfavorable bet number due to the difference in the effect mode is indirectly played. Can tell.

Modification of AT Signal Output Timing Further, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), the AT signal in the above embodiment is the first start lever operation time t12 in the AT mode regardless of the number of bets. Was output from. However, the output of the AT signal may be controlled according to the number of bets. That is, (1) When the first game in the AT mode is a three betting game, an AT signal is output from t12 when the start lever is operated, while (2) When the first game in the AT mode is a one betting game Alternatively, the AT signal may not be output, and the AT signal may be output from the time t22 when the start lever of the three-game betting game after the next game is operated.

  In the case of this modification, the advantageous lamp 190 is turned on from the time t12 when the start lever of the first game that has shifted to the AT mode is operated, regardless of the number of bets. Thereby, when playing with an unfavorable bet number in the AT mode, the output of the AT signal, that is, the lighting of the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is waited, and the advantageous lamp 190 is lit. Therefore, the lighting mode of the auxiliary signal lamp 191 is disadvantageous. It is possible to indirectly inform the player that the player is playing with the number of bets.

-Modification regarding a production | presentation state In addition, in the said embodiment, AT mode was started during the high navigation state, and the high navigation state was also complete | finished with the completion | finish conditions of AT mode. However, an advantageous state that starts when a predetermined start condition is satisfied during such a high navigation state and ends together with the high navigation state when the predetermined end condition is satisfied is not limited to the AT mode. For example, it may be in a replay high probability state where the winning probability of a replaying role is high, a special game state when winning a special role (bonus role), or an ST state where the probability of giving an AT game is high.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the high navigation state is finished, when the high navigation state transition lottery is won in the low navigation state after the high navigation state is finished, the high navigation state is again entered. In other words, once a predetermined condition is established after the transition to the low navigation state, the transition to the high navigation state is made again, and the number of high navigation state games is reset. However, if the predetermined condition is satisfied after the high navigation state is finished, the number of high navigation state games is reset by shifting from the next game to the high navigation state again without shifting to the low navigation state. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the AT right is granted in the chance mode, the number of AT games of 50 games (one set) is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. One of a plurality of types of AT games may be determined by lottery, and the determined number of AT games may be given.

  In the MY counter update process of the above embodiment, the value of the MY counter does not become negative due to the calculation method described above (see step S1302 in FIG. 24). However, the number of acquired medals in the high navigation state may be calculated by allowing the MY counter to be a negative value.

  In the above embodiment, the number of ceiling games in the high navigation state is set to 600 games. This is because, on average, the number of AT games acquired is five, and in consideration of the 1,000 games that are one of the high navigation state end conditions, the remaining 400 games are another high navigation state end condition. The number of sheets is set to reach 2000 sheets. Therefore, when the high navigation state end conditions are different, different ceiling game numbers may be set in consideration of the different high navigation state end conditions and the average number of acquired AT modes.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of games in the high navigation state is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the probability that the AT right is granted increases. However, when the number of games in the high navigation state is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, the AT right may be granted immediately, or the AT right may be granted after the several games are consumed. On the other hand, even if the number of games in the high navigation state is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling games, it may not be related to the lottery that grants AT rights.

  The AT end effect 2 of the above embodiment is an end effect that is executed at the end of RT3 (special gaming state) when the AT mode and the high navigation state are ended while the RT3 (special gaming state) game is being executed. there were. However, the AT end effect 2 is executed at the end of RT3 (special game state) when only the high navigation state is ended while executing the game of RT3 (special game state) or when only the AT mode is ended. It may be an end effect.

  If the AT mode and the high navigation state are finished first, and then the RT3 (special game state) is finished, the end game of the AT mode and the high navigation state and the end game of the RT3 (special game state) are the same. Even in a game, the AT end effect 2 may be executed.

  In addition, since the game number information d1 of the above-described embodiment indicates the number of games since the transition to the high navigation state, the game number information d1 is added and displayed as the game progresses. However, as the game number information d1, the remaining number of games up to the upper limit number of games (1000 games) in the high navigation state may be subtracted and displayed as the game progresses.

  Further, the upper limit number of games in the high navigation state (1000 games) is not fixed, and a plurality of upper limit games may be prepared in advance and the upper limit number of games selected by lottery may be set. In this case, it is preferable that the game number information d1 is displayed by subtracting the remaining number of games up to the upper limit number of games (1000 games) in the high navigation state.

  Further, the value of the MY counter, that is, the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state may be notified together with the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state end condition (2000 in this embodiment). These pieces of information may be constantly notified in the high navigation state, or when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the high navigation state end condition is approached, such as MY counter value ≧ 1500). You may make it alert | report.

  Further, when the value of the MY counter approaches the number of medals acquired in the high navigation state end condition (2000 in this embodiment), a predetermined message may be notified (for example, the value of the MY counter). When 1900 reaches 1900, a message indicating the remaining 100 is notified).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the limit state start condition 2 is satisfied, the high navigation state is terminated after the fixed game number (20 games) is consumed. Instead, the high navigation state may be terminated when the number of acquired high navigation states (MY counter value) reaches 2000. In this case, the ending effect B is executed when the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 1800, and then the high navigation state and AT mode are ended when the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 2000. In addition, the ending effect B is ended. In the above embodiment, the high navigation state is terminated when the number of acquired high navigation states reaches 2000. However, this threshold value is not limited to 2000.

[Other game machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, casino machines, and the like as media.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 52, the pachinko machine has “a launching device 1010 for launching a game ball in a predetermined game area 1002, and a start winning opening 1006 configured to enter the game ball launched from the launching device 1010. And a detection means 1008 for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 1006, and a payout means 1012 for paying out a game ball when the detection means 1008 detects a game ball (or a value corresponding to the game ball is given). Providing means) and a variable display device 1004 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and when the game ball is detected by the detection means 1008, the variable display device 1004 stops after the symbol is changed. It may be a pachinko machine 1000 "that displays and notifies the transition of the gaming state.

  Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals. The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the above embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100),
A variable display unit (for example, reels 110 to 112) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) each identifiable,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium (for example, a medal), and one game is ended by deriving a display result on the variable display section. And a gaming machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display unit,
Any of a plurality of bets including a first bet number (eg, three) and a second bet number less than the first bet (eg, one) to initiate a game Bet number setting means (for example, bet buttons 130 to 132, medal slot 141, main control unit 300, bet number setting / start operation accepting process S102),
Start operation means (for example, start lever 135, main control unit 300, bet number setting / start operation reception process S102) for confirming the setting of the bet amount and starting the game;
A lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process S104) capable of performing a lottery regarding the internal winning of the combination and deriving the lottery result based on the set bet number;
An upper limit number setting means (for example, main control unit 300, effect state control process A) for setting an upper limit number of times (for example, 1000 games) that becomes a threshold of the number of games based on the establishment of a predetermined setting condition;
Advantage that can be given an advantageous game (for example, AT game) more advantageous to the player than the normal game in the game period (for example, high navigation state) until the upper limit number of times set by the upper limit number setting means is reached. Game granting means (for example, main control unit 300, effect state control process A, etc.)
When the advantageous game is given, the advantageous game state (for example, AT) over a plurality of games until a predetermined advantageous game state termination condition (for example, high navigation state termination condition, AT mode termination condition, etc.) is satisfied. Game state setting means (for example, main control unit 300, effect state control process B, etc.) that can set the mode),
In each game in the advantageous game state, control related to the advantageous game (for example, high navigation state-related processing, such as high navigation state processing A in S405 in FIG. 18, high navigation state processing B in S1304 in FIG. 24). Executable advantageous game control means (for example, main control unit 300, effect state control process A, effect control process B, etc.)
External signal output means (for example, main control unit 300, external output signal main processing A, external output) capable of outputting an external signal (for example, AT signal) indicating that the advantageous gaming state is set to the outside of the gaming table Signal main processing B),
The external signal output means is
When the advantageous gaming state is set, the output of the external signal is started,
Means for terminating the output of the external signal when a predetermined signal output termination condition (for example, a high navigation state termination condition, an AT mode termination condition, etc.) is satisfied;
The advantageous game control means includes
When the setting of the bet amount determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the first bet number, the control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
Means for not executing control relating to the advantageous game when the setting of the bet amount determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the second bet number;
The predetermined advantageous game state termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
The predetermined signal output end condition is a condition that is satisfied when the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied,
The gaming state setting means includes
If the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied before the upper limit is reached, the setting of the advantageous gaming state is ended based on the establishment of the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition,
Means for ending the setting of the advantageous gaming state based on the reaching of the upper limit number of times when the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is not satisfied before the upper limit number of times is reached;
The external signal output means is
If the predetermined signal output end condition is not satisfied before the upper limit number is reached, the external signal is output based on the upper limit number being reached (for example, FIG. 43). This is the basic configuration.

  According to this basic configuration, in the case of a small number of bets in an advantageous game, the control relating to the advantageous games is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent an adverse effect due to the number of bets having a small advantageous game. In addition, since the external signal once started to be output continues to be output regardless of the presence / absence of control relating to the advantageous game, it is possible to prevent the external device from erroneously displaying the number of advantageous games. In addition, even if the upper limit number is reached in a state where the control relating to the advantageous game is not executed, the output of the external signal is stopped, so that the advantageous game number display of the external device is not hindered. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that has a new feature in the output of an external signal in a gaming machine that has been provided with a preventive measure against playing a game with an unsuitable number of bets.

  In addition, the advantageous game state period differs based on when the advantageous game is given at the timing of the game period until the upper limit number is reached. Can improve the willingness to get early.

In the above basic configuration,
The external signal output means outputs the external signal to a game after the game in which the predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied (for example, a final game in the AT mode, a final game in the ST state after the end of the AT normal state). Means to end output,
The advantageous game granting means can grant a new advantageous game (for example, ST game) with a probability more advantageous than the normal game in a specific game following the game in which the predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied. ,
The external signal output means continues to output the external signal until the specific game is finished, and based on the end of the specific game, whether or not a new advantageous game is given in the specific game. The first preferred configuration is a means for terminating the output of the external signal (for example, the external output signal main process B).

  Here, the “game after the game in which the predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied” refers to a game after that including the game in which the predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied.

According to this first preferred configuration, it is possible to prevent an external device from erroneously displaying the number of advantageous games in a game in which an advantageous game state and a specific game are transferred. In the basic configuration or the first preferred configuration,
Stop operation accepting means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139, main control unit 300) for accepting a stop operation for stopping the identification information variably displayed by the start operation means;
Stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel stop control process S110) for performing stop control of the identification information based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the content of the stop operation of the stop operation accepting means;
Profit granting means (for example, main control unit 300, medal granting process S112, gaming state control process S113, etc.) for granting a predetermined profit based on the display result derived to the variable display unit;
Stop operation notifying means (for example, effect image display unit 157, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400) capable of notifying information (for example, operation navigation information) indicating the stop operation of the stop operation accepting unit in the advantageous game. , Second sub-control unit 500, etc.)
With
The lottery result includes a first lottery result (for example, a winning order, a winning combination such as a small role 3a),
The stop control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived and the stop operation is the first stop operation (for example, correct stop operation), the variable display unit displays the first display result (for example, the small combination 3). Derived symbol combinations)
When the first lottery result is derived and the stop operation is a second stop operation (for example, an incorrect answer stop operation) different from the first stop operation, the first display is displayed on the variable display unit. A means for deriving a second display result (for example, a combination of lost symbols) different from the result,
The profit granting means is
When the first display result is derived to the variable display section, a first profit is given (for example, 13 medal payouts),
When the second display result is derived in the variable display section, no profit is given (for example, no medal payout), or a second profit less than the first profit (for example, one medal payout) )
The control related to the advantageous game includes at least control for notifying the stop operation notification means of information indicating the first stop operation (for example, operation navigation related processing, such as operation navigation setting processing in S822 in FIG. 20). Included is the second preferred configuration.

  According to the second preferred configuration, when the bet number is small in the advantageous game, information on the stop operation is not notified, so that it is possible to prevent an adverse effect due to the bet number having the small advantageous game.

In the second preferred configuration,
The lottery means
In the case where the setting of the bet number determined in the advantageous game is the first bet number, the lottery more advantageous than in the case where the setting of the bet number determined in the advantageous game is the first bet number. The result can be derived,
Update processing related to the right of advantageous game (for example, AT right update processing, LMT related processing A in FIG. 21A, AT normal state processing A in FIG. 21B, AT normal processing B in S1413 in FIG. 25) Etc.) (for example, main control unit 300, presentation state control process A, presentation state control process B, etc.)
The control relating to the advantageous game includes at least control for causing the right update means to execute an update process relating to the right of the advantageous game.

  According to the third preferred configuration, a game with a small number of bets in an advantageous game is also disadvantageous in the result of a winning lottery, and therefore, adverse effects due to a small number of bets with a small advantageous game can be prevented. On the other hand, in a game with a small number of bets in an advantageous game, an update process relating to the right of the advantageous game is not performed, so that there is no disadvantage more than necessary.

  Note that the above-described game table can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium (game value), and a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. A game table in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variable display, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 123 BB lamp 127 Discharged number indicator 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 190 Advantage lamp 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
By setting the bet number of the predetermined number for a game using a game medium with the game can be started, 1 game is finished by displaying the result on the variable display unit is derived, the variable display A game machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the club,
Bet number setting means capable of setting any bet number among a plurality of bet numbers including a first bet number and a second bet number less than the first bet number to start a game ; ,
Start operation means for confirming the setting of the bet amount and starting a game ;
Based on the determined setting of the number of bets, a lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the internal winning of the combination and deriving a lottery result;
Game number update means for updating the number of games until reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times that is the upper limit of the game;
Advantageous game giving means capable of giving an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the normal game in the game period until reaching the upper limit number of times,
A game state setting means capable of setting an advantageous game state over a plurality of games until a predetermined advantageous game state end condition is satisfied when the advantageous game is given;
Advantageous game control means capable of executing control related to the advantageous game in each game of the advantageous game state,
The advantageous game control means includes
When the setting of the bet amount determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the first bet number, the control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
Means for not executing control relating to the advantageous game when the setting of the bet number determined in the game in the advantageous game state is the second bet number;
The predetermined advantageous game state termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when control relating to the advantageous game is executed,
The gaming state setting means includes
When the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied before the number of games updated by the game number updating means reaches the upper limit number, the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied based on the establishment of the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition. End the advantageous gaming state setting,
If the number of games updated by the number-of-games update means reaches the upper limit number without satisfying the predetermined advantageous game state end condition, the state of the advantageous game state is determined based on the arrival of the upper limit number. It is a means to finish the setting,
The number-of-games updating means is means for updating the number of times until the upper limit number of times is reached, regardless of whether the set bet number is determined as the first bet number or the second bet number. There is a game table characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1,
An external signal output means capable of outputting an external signal indicating that the advantageous gaming state is set to the outside of the gaming table;
The external signal output means is means for starting the output of the external signal when the advantageous gaming state is set, and ending the output of the external signal when a predetermined signal output end condition is satisfied. ,
The predetermined signal output end condition is a condition that is satisfied when the predetermined advantageous gaming state end condition is satisfied,
The external signal output means, when the predetermined signal output end condition is not satisfied and the number of games updated by the game number update means reaches the upper limit number, A game table, characterized in that it is means for terminating the output of the external signal .