JP2001238997A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of minimizing the loss of a player in the slot machine provided with the plural kinds of special game states. SOLUTION: This slot machine performs processings (SC3 and SC6) for reporting which one of big bonuses A or B the game state of the slot machine can be shifted to before winning judgment, at the time of operating a first and/or second stop button for instance, on condition that it is decided that sifting to one of the plural kinds of the special game states (big bonuses A and B) is possible by an advance decision processing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions whose display states can be changed. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a predetermined prize is generated when one game is completed by being derived and displayed, and the display results of the plurality of variable display units have a predetermined display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine generally known as a slot machine of this type includes, for example, a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions (for example, rotating reels) whose display state can be changed. A slot in which a predetermined prize is generated when one game is completed by displaying and displaying all display results of the plurality of variable display units and the display results of the plurality of variable display units are in a predetermined display mode. There was a machine.

A conventional slot machine of this type includes a start lever that allows a player to perform an operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of variable display units, and a display result of the variable display of the variable display unit. A stop button for deriving and displaying is provided, and the player operates this start lever to start the variable display, and the player operates the stop button to display the variable display corresponding to the stop button. Some were configured to derive and display the results.

[0004] When a predetermined winning combination is displayed as a result of deriving and displaying the display results of all the variable display sections, a game in which a predetermined game value is given to the player has been performed. Note that the display result of the variable display unit is derived, for example, by performing a lottery in advance on the presence or absence of a prize and the type of a prize internally when the above-described start lever is operated, and by a predetermined time from when the stop button is operated. If there is an identification symbol corresponding to the winning in a range that can be stopped in time, control to stop variable display with the identification symbol is performed, and if the identification symbol corresponding to the winning does not exist in the stoppable range. Then, control is performed to give up generating a winning that has already been drawn in the game.

On the other hand, among the prizes, there are slot machines provided with a prize in a game state that is very advantageous for a player, such as a so-called big bonus game. In such a slot machine, a big bonus game is provided with a plurality of types (for example, two types) of games, and one of the big bonus games is controlled so that the expected value of the number of coins obtained is higher than that of the other. is there.

[0006] By providing a plurality of types of games in the big bonus game in this way, even with the same big bonus, the player has an increased sense of expectation for the type,
As a result, there is an effect that the interest in the game can be further improved. In order to enhance this effect, if it is possible to shift to the big bonus as a result of the previously determined lottery, the type of the big bonus is displayed when all the variable display parts stop In some cases, the notification is made by displaying the lamp in a predetermined manner.

[0007]

However, when notifying the type of the big bonus when all the variable display portions are stopped as described above, the player naturally needs to know the type of the big bonus before that. Can not know. On the other hand, if the type of the big bonus is known in advance, the stop button is operated at a timing when there is a high possibility that the desired symbol stops at the predetermined position while checking the position of the symbol being variably displayed. That is, the player should try to stop the symbol corresponding to the big bonus by performing an operation called “eye pressing”. If the notification timing is the same as the conventional one, it is not possible to provide the player with such a motivation to make such a positive push. For this reason, there is a problem that the player may incur unnecessary loss as a result of pushing the big bonus even though the pushing should speed up the transition to the big bonus. Was.

[0008] Even if it is known that a special game state can occur, there is also a problem that the player has a sense of anxiety due to the fact that the type is not known because there are a plurality of special game states. there were.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine provided with a plurality of types of special game states, in which a loss of a player can be minimized. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of giving a player a sense of security before the occurrence of a gaming state.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed, and a display result is displayed for all of the plurality of variable display units. Is derived and displayed, a game is completed, and a predetermined prize is generated when a display result of the plurality of variable display portions is in a predetermined display mode, and a gaming state of the slot machine is provided. A game control means that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of special game states advantageous to the player, and a pre-determination means that determines in advance whether it is possible to shift to any of the plurality of special game states. A display result determination unit that determines a relationship between display results of all of the plurality of variable display units and the predetermined display mode; and the plurality of types of special game states by the predetermined determination unit. On condition that was determined to be migrated to or Re, prior to the determination by the display result determining means,
And notifying means for notifying which of the plurality of types of special game states the gaming state of the slot machine can be shifted to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, a condition that a display result of the variable display section capable of shifting to the plurality of types of special game states cannot be obtained is set in advance. When the condition is satisfied, the notification by the notification means is not performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the notification means is provided except for only one of the plurality of variable display portions. When all of are stopped, a notification is given when the display result of the stopped variable display unit is a combination that may shift to the special game state.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the notifying means shifts to the special game state by the display result determining means. Until it is determined that a display result that can be obtained is obtained, it is continuously notified to which of the plurality of types of special gaming states the gaming state of the slot machine can be shifted.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, when it is possible to shift to any one of the special game states at a stage before the notification means operates. It is characterized by further including a notice means capable of giving notice to that effect with a certain probability.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fifth aspect, it is possible to determine whether or not it is possible to shift to any of the special game states at a stage before the notification means is activated. It is characterized in that it further includes a notice means that can be notified with a certain probability.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fifth or sixth aspect of the present invention, the notice means can make a notice at a timing corresponding to an operation on the slot machine by a player. There is a feature.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game state of the slot machine is determined to be able to shift to any one of a plurality of special game states by the pre-determination means, the display result is displayed. Prior to the determination by the determining means, the notifying means notifies which of the plurality of types of special gaming states the gaming state of the slot machine can be shifted to. The player can change to the special game state and can know the type of the special game state before the display results of all the variable display portions are derived and displayed. Pressing can be performed to appropriately derive and display the display result of the section.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, a condition in which a display result of the variable display portion which enables transition to a special game state is not obtained in the game. Is not established in advance, the notification by the notification means is not performed. Whether or not a plurality of conditions are satisfied, such as whether or not the transition to the special game state is possible, and what the display result of the variable display portion actually derived and displayed is.
Since it is determined whether or not to be notified based on the failure,
Even if it is not notified, there is a sense of expectation that the transition to the special game state is possible, and the interest of the game is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first or second aspect, all of the plurality of variable display portions except for one are stopped. When it is determined that the display result of the stopped variable display unit has a combination that may shift to the special game state, it is an absolute condition for shifting to the special game state. If it is established, the player's sense of expectation is increasing, and by notifying at this timing, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the present invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, a notification is issued until the transition to the special game state is actually performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking this notification.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the present invention, whether or not it is possible to shift to the special game state before final notification by the notification means, By notifying what kind of special game state is at a certain probability, the degree of expectation of the player can be increased.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the fifth aspect of the present invention, a notice is given at a plurality of timings, so that the expectation of the player during the game can be maintained. it can.

According to the present invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5 or 6, the notice is given at a timing corresponding to the operation of the player, so the notice is given. The timing can be grasped by the player.

[0024]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 42 and a main body 46. The side surface of the main body 46 on the side receiving the front door 42 is inclined at a predetermined angle (3 °), and the main body 46 of the front door 42 is closed along the inclination so that the main body 46 can be closed. Opposing side surfaces have a sloped shape.

The front door 42 is provided with a locking device 39, and the main body 46 is locked by closing the main body 46 with the front door 42. On the other hand, when a predetermined key inserted into the keyhole of the locking device 39 is rotated clockwise, the lock is released. When the big bonus game described later is over and the game is over, the slot machine 1 is reset by a counterclockwise rotation operation of the key inserted into the keyhole, and it is possible to play the game again. Become. It is also possible to automatically reset (auto reset) by setting.

On the left and right of the upper part of the front door 42, speaker covers 44 and 45 having speaker holes 49 for outputting sound effects in stereo are provided. Also, the front door 42
A lower right game effect lamp unit 9 and a lower left game effect lamp unit 10 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower part.

An upper front decorative frame 50 is provided in an area surrounded by the speaker covers 44 and 45, the lower right game effect lamp section 9, and the lower left game effect lamp section 10. A lower front decorative frame 52 is provided below. Both the upper front decorative frame 50 and the lower front decorative frame 52 are inserted into the front door 42 from outside the front door 42 (front side with respect to the gaming machine main body 46).
Thereafter, the upper front decorative frame 50 is temporarily fixed with locking claws and then fixed with screws. The lower front decorative frame 52 is
At 9 (see FIG. 2), it is fixed to the front door 42.

The upper front decorative frame 50 has a portion provided with the game effect lamps 2a to 2e and the winning symbol explanation display panel 11, and a substantially elliptical shape provided with the game panel 12, various operation buttons, various lamps and the like. Part and game panel 1
2 is formed so as to protrude from the lower side toward the front side, and includes a medal insertion portion 27, various operation buttons 28, 30 to 32, stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R, a start lever 33, and the like. On the other hand, a title panel 35 on which the model name of the slot machine is drawn is attached to the lower front decorative frame 52 by screws from the back side of the lower front decorative frame 52.

Below the lower front decorative frame 52, a medal payout hole 37 for paying out a medal as an example of a game medium and a lower speaker portion 36a are formed. Below the medal payout hole 37, the medal tray 3 on which the ashtray 41 is formed.
8 are attached. The medal tray 38 is provided with a medal tray decoration 40 for decorating the medal tray 38.

The game effect lamps 2a to 2e are provided above the upper front decorative frame 50 as described above. In the upper front decorative frame 50, around the gaming panel 12, a diagonally upper right gaming effect lamp portion 5, a diagonally upper left gaming effect lamp portion 7, and a right middle gaming effect lamp portion 3 a, 3 b.
And a middle left game effect lamp section 4a, 4b.

A diagonally lower left game effect lamp section 8 is provided diagonally below and below the start lever 33, and a diagonally lower right game effect lamp section 6 is provided diagonally below and below the medal jam release button 28. .

Each of the game effect lamps is, for example, a big bonus game in a first game state particularly advantageous to the player or a regular bonus game in a second game state less advantageous than the big bonus but advantageous to the player. Blinks in a predetermined manner, for example, when a state has occurred, and notifies the player of this.

The game panel 12 has reels 23L, 23C, 23 provided on the main body 46 side of the slot machine 1.
R (left reel 23L, middle reel 23C, right reel 23
R), and each of the lamp units 18 to 22 (one betting lamp unit 18,
Two betting ramp units 19, 21, three betting ramp units 20,
22), a notification lamp 262 located below these lamps 18 to 22, and lamps 13 to 17 (a game over lamp 13, a replay lamp 14, a weight lamp 15) located on the right side of the see-through window 43. , A start lamp section 16, an insert medal lamp section 17), and display sections 24 to 26 (credit display section 24, big bonus game number display section 25) located below the see-through window 43.
Payout display section 26).

The single bet ramp unit 18, the two bet ramp units 19 and 21, and the three bet ramp units 20 and 22 display the number of bets bet on the game by the player by lighting the lamp. The game over lamp unit 13 is turned on when the game is over. The replay lamp unit 14 is turned on when the game result is “replay”. The weight lamp section 15 is lit during a wait time during which the progress of the game is delayed, as will be described later, to notify that the progress of the game is delayed. The start lamp section 16 is turned on when the game can be started. The insert medal lamp unit 17 blinks when a medal can be inserted. Notification lamp 262
Is when a big bonus prize is available,
When the stop symbol becomes a tempai when the two reels stop, the light turns on or blinks, thereby notifying that a big bonus prize is possible and the type thereof.

The credit display section 24 displays the number of credits. Credit means the number of medals stored in the slot machine 1 as a value owned by the player. This credit is added and updated when a player inserts a medal into the slot machine 1 or wins a game, and is subtracted and updated when a bet amount is set or a medal is paid out based on the credit. You. The slot machine 1 can store therein a maximum value of 50 medals as credits. When the stored number of credits has reached the limit number, the insert medal lamp unit 17 is turned off to notify that no more medals can be accepted. When there is a winning exceeding the upper limit of the memory, medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the medal payout hole 37.

The big bonus game number display section 25
The status of the bonus prize in the big bonus game, the number of prizes in the regular bonus game, and the like are displayed. The big bonus game number display section 25 further displays notification information for notifying regular bonus winning or big bonus winning, and the number of medals obtained by the player during the big bonus game, after the big bonus game ends. Also works.

The payout display section 26 is a display section for displaying the number of credits to be given to a player when a prize is generated.

On the front side of the reels between the reels 23L, 23C, 23R, there is provided an inter-reel closing member 51 for closing a gap between the reels.

A medal insertion portion 27 having a medal insertion port 27a formed thereon and a MAXBET button 30 are provided on the upper surface of a portion formed to protrude from the lower portion of the game panel 12 to the front side.
A single BET button 31 and a cancel button 32 are provided. The MAXBET button 30 is a button that is pressed when betting a game on the maximum number of bets allowed in one game (for example, three medals) within a range stored in the credit. The single bet button 31 is a button that is pressed when betting the value of one medal. MAXBET button 30 and single BET
The button 31 has a built-in lamp that is turned on when the button is pressed and the bet amount can be set, and turned off when the bet amount cannot be set. The cancel button 32 is a button pressed when collecting medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 from the medal payout hole 37. When the cancel button 32 is pressed, the credit display is reduced and updated until the display on the credit display unit 24 becomes 0, and medals corresponding to the number of credits are paid out.

A start lever 33 is provided on a side surface of a portion formed to protrude from the lower part of the game panel 12 to the front side.
Stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R (left stop button 29L, middle stop button 29C, right stop button 29R) and medal jam release button 28 are provided. The stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R
It is arranged in a panel-shaped stop button unit.
A lamp is provided inside each of the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R.
The lamp is turned on or off according to the validity / invalidity of C and 29R. Further, the stop button unit is provided with a game effect lamp section 34 which is turned on according to the game situation.

The start lever 33 is a lever operated by a player when starting a game. After setting the number of bets, by operating the start lever 33, the reels 23L, 23C, 23R start rotating simultaneously. Each stop button 29L, 29C, 29R is a button operated by the player when the spinning reel is stopped after the game starts. Medal jam release button 28
Is a button operated when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 27a is jammed inside the slot machine 1 to eliminate the medal jam. By operating the medal jam release button 28, mechanical vibration is given to the medal jammed in the slot machine 1, thereby eliminating the medal jam.

Referring particularly to FIG. 2, on the side surface of the slot machine 1, transport holes (an upper transport hole 47 and a lower transport hole 47) are provided at two places of different heights to further facilitate transport. 48) are formed.

Next, the game contents of the slot machine 1 will be described. A medal as an example of a game medium that can be used for a game can be obtained by using, for example, a medal lending machine installed in a game arcade. When the player starts the game in a state where the display of the credit display unit 24 is 0, first, the medal is inserted into the medal slot 2.
7a. When the insert medal lamp section 17 is lit, the medal is inserted into the medal slot 27.
When one card is inserted into a, the one-sheet bet lamp unit 18 is turned on. Lighting of the single bet lamp unit 18 informs the player that the bet amount has been set to one. Further, if one medal is continuously inserted, two two-betting ramp units 19 and 21 provided at positions sandwiching the one-betting ramp unit 18 are further provided.
Lights up. Lighting of the two betting lamp units 19 and 21 informs the player that the number of bets has been set to two.
When one medal is further inserted continuously, two three-betting lamp units 20 and 22 provided at positions sandwiching the two-betting lamp units 19 and 21 are turned on. Lighting of the three betting ramp units 20 and 22 informs the player that the number of bets has been set to the predetermined maximum allowable number of three. As described above, the betting ramp units 18 to 22 also play a role of displaying an activated line. Thereafter, if medals are further inserted, the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 24 is added and updated by one each time medals are inserted. In addition,
The medals inserted when the insert medal lamp unit 17 is turned off because the number of credits reaches the limit number, etc.
It is returned from the medal payout hole 37.

When the display of the credit display section 24 is already 1 or more, the single BET button 31 and the MAXBET button 3 are displayed without inserting a new medal.
By pressing 0, it is possible to set the bet amount. When the display of the credit display unit 24 is 3 or more,
By pressing the MAXBET button 30, the bet amount can be set to the maximum number of 3 except during the regular bonus game. The display of the credit display section 24 is 1
In this case, if the single BET button 31 is pressed once, the display of the credit display unit 24 is updated by subtracting 1 and the single bet lamp unit 18 is turned on. When the display after the subtraction update of the credit display unit is not 0, if the one-sheet BET button 31 is further pressed once, the display of the credit display unit 24 is decremented by one and the two-sheet bet lamp units 19 and 21 are updated. Lights further. If the display after the subtraction update of the credit display unit 24 is not 0, the number is further increased by 1.
When the bet BET button 31 is pressed once, the display of the credit display section 24 is updated by subtracting 1 and the bet lamp sections 20 and 22 are further turned on. When the display of the credit display section 24 is 3 or more, MAXBE
When the T button 30 is pressed, all the betting lamps 19 to 22 are turned on, and the number of bets is set to three.

In the regular bonus game, one BE
Regardless of how many times the T button 31 or the MAXBET button 30 is pressed, the game is automatically set to a single bet game. If the MAXBET button 30 is pressed when the number of credits is less than 3, the maximum bet amount that can be selected with the remaining number of credits is set. For example, if the number of remaining credits is 1, the bet number is set to 1, and if the number of remaining credits is 2, the bet number is set to 2 unless the game is a regular bonus game.

When the number of bets has been set, the start lamp section 16 lights up. Thereby, the player is notified that the start lever 33 can be operated and the start state is established. If the start lever 33 is operated while the start lamp section 16 is lit, each of the reels 23L, 23
C and 23R begin to rotate all at once (also referred to as variable display; the same applies hereinafter). A plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, and the types of symbols appearing in the see-through window 43 change one after another with the rotation of the reels, and the plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

From the see-through window 43, an inter-reel closing member 51 is provided.
Reels 23L, 23C, 23 partitioned by
A portion of R is visible. In the see-through window 43, three regions divided by dividing the field of view by the reel closing member 51, that is, each of the reels 23L and 23
C, 23R are visually recognized by three reels 23
L, 23C, and 23R are referred to as a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit.

From each of the variable display portions of the see-through window 43, among a plurality of symbols drawn on each reel, three consecutive symbols are variably displayed at upper, middle, and lower positions, and an upper portion of the upper portion is displayed. , A part of the symbol that will soon appear in the upper position, and a part of the symbol that will soon be hidden under the variable display unit and displayed in the lower part of the lower part are displayed.

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the lamps provided on the respective stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R are turned on. As a result, the player is notified that the pressing operation of each of the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R is in an operation effective state. Each stop button 29L, 29C, 29R is connected to each reel 23L, 23
C, 23R, and the player can change the order in which the reels 23L, 23C, 23R are stopped and their timing by their own operations. When the player presses any one of the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R, the lamp provided on the corresponding stop button is turned off. Thereafter, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped.

On the other hand, when the player presses the stop button 29L, 2
When the 9C and 29R are not operated, each of the reels 23L, 23C and 23R is operated after a predetermined variable display time has elapsed.
For example, the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R are automatically stopped sequentially in the priority order of 23L, 23C, 23R.
Are turned off in the order of 29L, 29C and 29R.

When all the reels 23L, 23C, 23R have stopped, each reel 2
The winning or non-winning is determined by a combination of the symbols located on the effective line determined according to the bet amount among the three symbols of the upper, middle, and lower tiers of 3L, 23C, and 23R.

When a combination of symbols on the activated line has a predetermined specific display mode and a prize is generated, various game effect lamps blink in a predetermined mode and a prize notification sound is issued from a speaker. Is output. The lamp unit corresponding to the winning line among the betting lamp units 19 to 22 blinks. Lamp 2 on the reel corresponding to the winning line
61 (see FIG. 3) may be blinked to notify the winning line. The number of credits given in accordance with the winning is displayed on the payout display section 26, and the number of credits displayed on the credit display section 24 is added and updated by the number displayed on the payout display section 26. In particular, when a predetermined special display mode is set, a credit is given and a big bonus game or a regular bonus game can be started.

Note that the relationship between the number of bets and the number of active lines in this case is an example, and is not limited to the relationship described above. Also, an example has been described in which the number of active lines with respect to the number of bets is fixedly determined. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of active lines with respect to the number of bets may be determined by lottery. Such a draw is 1
It may be performed for each game, or may be performed for each predetermined number of games. In addition, the maximum value of the number of active lines may be changed, for example, between 1 and 5 by lottery. If the relationship between the number of bets and the number of active lines is changed in this way, a variety of game contents can be provided, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Referring to FIG. 2, a reel unit 60 (hereinafter also referred to as a variable display device 60), which is an example of a variable display device, for rotating and driving each of the reels 23L, 23C, 23R is provided inside the main body 46. A hopper unit 66 for processing medals and a power supply box 65 are provided. A control board, which is an example of game control means, is mounted inside the main body 46 at an upper portion of the back plate (between the reel support plate 97 covering the upper portion of the reel unit 60 and the top plate of the main body 46). Although not shown, a hopper tank 7 is provided on the right side of the hopper unit 66 with respect to the drawing.
An overflow tank for storing medals overflowing from 4 is attached.

The front door 42 is rotatably connected to the main body 46 by an upper articulated hinge 54 and a lower articulated hinge 55.

To the reel unit 60, reels 23L, 23C, 23R driven by a stepping motor are mounted. At a predetermined position on the outer periphery of each of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, an inter-reel closing member 51 having a shape following the curve of the reel is provided. In addition, each reel 23
L, 23C, and 23R, each reel 23L, 23R
Among the symbols drawn on C and 23R, a lamp house 107 is provided for accommodating a lamp 261 (see FIG. 3) in the reel for illuminating the symbol moved to a position visually recognized through the see-through window 43 from the inner peripheral side of the reel. Have been. Lamp 2 in reel
61 are provided on each of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, and the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part of the reel, which can be visually recognized from the see-through window 43, are respectively provided on the reels 23L, 2
It can be turned on independently for each of 3C and 23R.

Each of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is surrounded on all sides by an upper reel support plate 97, a horizontal reel support plate 96, and a lower reel support plate 92, and is attached to a predetermined position of the main body 46. The connector 64 is provided on the horizontal reel support plate 96. Further, a connector 61 and an electrical component 63 are provided on the horizontal reel support plate 96, and a drive board 62 for driving and controlling an internal stepping motor is mounted. The drive board 62 is electrically connected to a control board (not shown) via a connector 61.

The hopper unit 66 has a hopper unit support plate 78 for supporting the entire hopper unit 66.
The hopper unit is fixed to the main body 46 by being fixed at a predetermined position of a hopper unit slide rail 76 provided on the main body 46 side by a hopper unit stopper 77. The hopper unit 66 is provided with a hopper tank 74 which is a tank for storing medals and a motor 75 for paying out medals. As the motor 75 rotates, the medals in the hopper tank 74 are discharged one by one from a medal payout port 94 provided on the front side of the hopper tank 74. The medals discharged from the medal payout port 94 are guided to the medal payout port facing hole 58 formed in the medal return / payout chute 57 of the front door 42 and are paid out from the medal payout hole 37 on the front surface of the front door 42.

The hopper tank 74 is supported by a hopper tank support member 93, and is mounted on a hopper unit support plate 78 that supports the entire hopper unit 66. At the upper part of the hopper tank 74, a loaded medal rail 73 for guiding the inserted medals into the hopper tank 74 is attached. The medal payout port 94 provided on the front side of the hopper tank 74 is fixed at a predetermined position by a medal payout port stopper 79. On the side of the hopper tank 74, an overflow rail 72 for guiding the overflowed medals to an overflow tank (not shown) is provided.

The power supply box 65 includes a power switch, a fuse, a blow switch, a setting switch, and a reset switch. The hit switch is a switch for setting whether to temporarily stop the game or to automatically reset the game after the end of the big bonus game. The reset switch is a switch for releasing the error state when the slot machine 1 enters an error state due to the occurrence of an error.

In the housing of the main body 46, there are provided a plurality of conductive plates for bringing all the metal plates in the housing of the main body 46 into contact with each other in order to prevent failures and errors due to static electricity. FIG. 2 shows a left energized sheet metal 95 and a lower energized sheet metal 108 among a plurality of energized sheet metals. 67 is
A slider receiving portion formed by cutting out a part of the lower energized sheet metal 108. The slider 68 provided on the front door 42 enters the slider receiving portion 67. In addition,
Although not visible in FIG. 2, a right energizing sheet metal and a right side energizing sheet metal are attached to the right side surface of the main body.

Next, the structure of the rear side of the front door 42 will be described. On the left side when viewed from the back side of the front door 42,
A key metal plate 110 having a U-shaped cross section is incorporated. Since the key metal plate 110 is incorporated along the side surface of the inclined surface facing the main body 46 side of the front door 42, it is inclined by 3 ° with respect to the vertical direction. The lock device 39 is attached to the key metal plate 110, and the upper key portion 70 and the lower key portion 71 are attached to the key plate 110. Further, the key plate 11
A slider 68 is attached below the zero.

When the main body 46 is closed by the front door 42, the front door 42 is rotated and pressed against the main body 46, and the portion where the slider 68 is attached below the key plate 110 is inserted into the main body 46. I'll store it. At the lower right of the main body 46 as viewed in the figure, a metal slider receiving portion 67 into which the slider 68 enters is provided. The slider receiving portion 67 can prevent the inside of the main body 46 from being deteriorated due to the slider 68 sliding in the main body 46.

The upper key portion 70 and the lower key portion 71 are tilted by pressing the front door 42 against the main body 46, and then engage with an engaging portion (not shown) attached to the main body. Thereby, the main body 46 is closed by the front door 42. On the other hand, when opening the front door 42 again, a predetermined key is inserted into the locking device 39, and the key is rotated clockwise. In conjunction with this rotation, the upper key portion 70 and the lower key portion 71 are tilted, and the engagement with the engagement portion on the main body 46 side is released. Thereby, the front door 42 can be opened.

Above the front door 42, an upper lamp board 88 for controlling the game effect lamp sections 2a to 2e is mounted. Below the upper lamp substrate 88, the reflection plate 53 is attached. The reflector 53 has a built-in fluorescent lamp, which illuminates the entire winning symbol explanation display panel 11 and the upper portion of the game panel 12 from the inside, and illuminates the upper portions of the reels 23L, 23C, 23R. Gaming panel 1
A horizontal lamp board 90 for controlling the right middle game effect lamps 3a and 3b and the left middle game effect lamps 4a and 4b is attached to the side of the second. Below the game panel 12, an internal shielding member 56 is attached. The internal shielding member 56 can prevent the inside of the slot machine 1 from being seen by a third party by looking into the inside of the slot machine from the see-through window 43. The internal shielding member 56 is formed with an internal shielding member receiving concave portion 91 corresponding to the reel closing member 51.

An operation section board 109 is provided below the inner shielding member 56. This operation unit board 109 is
The AXBET button 30, the single BET button 31, the cancel button 32, the start lever 33, and the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R are electrically connected.

Below the operation board 109, a medal selector 89 and a medal return / payout chute 57 are mounted. In the medal return / payout chute 57,
A medal payout opening facing hole 58 is formed to guide the medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 94. Since the medal return / payout chute 57 is in communication with the medal payout hole 37 on the front of the front door 42, the medals paid out from the medal payout port 94 are medal return / payout chute 57.
Is given to the player from the medal payout hole 37 via the.
The medal selector 89 selectively distributes medals guided from the medal insertion portion 27 (see FIG. 1) on the front side of the front door 42 to the rear surface of the front door 42 to the medal return / payout chute 57 or the inserted medal rail 73 side. It has a select function to guide. For example, if the inserted medal is not a specified medal (for example, a falsified medal),
When the insertion of medals is prohibited, for example, when the number of credits reaches the limit number, the medal selector 89
The medal is guided to the medal return / payout chute 57 by the select function of. Thereby, the medals are returned to the player. When the medal is a regular medal and the medal insertion is not prohibited, the medal selector 89 selects the medal to the inserted medal rail 73 side.

At the left side of the medal return / payout chute 57, a lower speaker main body 36 for outputting sound from the lower speaker section 36a is mounted. In addition, return medals
A lower front decorative frame 52 is provided on the right side of the payout chute 57.
Is provided with a lower front decorative frame locking piece 59 for locking the lower frame.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine 1. The control circuit is a control unit (including a microcomputer) as a control center.
260. The control unit 260, which is an example of a game control unit that controls a game state, determines in advance whether or not to make a game capable of generating a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize.
According to the variable display result of 0, a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize is generated. When a regular bonus prize is generated, the control unit 260 controls the subsequent gaming state to a gaming state in which a regular bonus game is provided, and when a big bonus prize is generated, the subsequent gaming state is changed to a big bonus. Control the game state in which the game is provided.

The control section 260 has an LS of several chips, for example.
I (Large Scale Integrated Circuit), in which
CPU capable of executing control operation in a predetermined procedure
(Central Processing Unit) 251 and ROM (Read-Only Me) for storing an operation program of CPU 251
memory) 252 and a RAM (Random Access Me) that can write and read necessary data.
memory 254). Further, the control unit 2
Reference numeral 60 denotes an I / O (input / output) port 249 for ensuring signal consistency between the CPU 251 and an external circuit, an initial reset circuit 255 for giving a reset pulse to the CPU 251 when power is turned on, and a clock signal for the CPU 251. A clock generation circuit 256 for applying the clock signal, and dividing the clock signal from the clock generation circuit 256 to periodically generate an
U251 includes a pulse frequency dividing circuit (interrupt pulse generating circuit) 257 and an address decoding circuit 258 for decoding address data from CPU 251.

The CPU 251 executes the operation of the interrupt control routine in accordance with the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse dividing circuit 257. Address decode circuit 258 decodes address data from CPU 251 and outputs
A chip select signal is given to each of M252, RAM 254, I / O port 249, and sound generator 250.

In this embodiment, a programmable ROM is used as the ROM 252 so that a program for the CPU 251 stored therein can be changed if necessary. And CPU2
51, according to the program stored in the ROM 252 and in response to the input of each control signal described below,
A control signal is given to the reel drive motor and various display lamps described above.

When the probability setting switch 201 is operated by a game room manager or the like, the operation signal is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242.

When the key switch 202 is operated by a predetermined key, an operation signal is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. The key switch switches between the game mode and the probability setting mode, and the input of the probability setting switch 201 is accepted only in the probability setting mode. When the reset switch 203 is operated by a predetermined key, an operation signal is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242.

The operation of the one-sheet BET button 31 is one-sheet BET
The output is detected by the switch 205 and input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. The operation of the MAXBET button 30 is MAXBE
The output is detected by the T switch 206, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. The pressing operation of the start lever 33 is detected by the start switch 207, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242.

Each pressing operation of the left stop button 29L, the middle stop button 29C, and the right stop button 29R is performed by the left stop switch (photo sensor) 342L, the middle stop switch 342C, and the right stop switch 342.
R, and each detection signal is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 27a is detected by the inserted medal sensor 209, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. When a medal is paid out by the motor 75 provided in the hopper unit 66, the paid out medal is detected by the payout medal sensor 210, and
The detection output is supplied to I
/ O port 249.

When the overflow tank becomes full due to the stored medals, the fact is detected by the full sensor 211, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 249 via the switch / sensor circuit 242. Reel 23L,
When the reference positions (notches and the like) of the respective reels are detected by the left, middle, and right reel position sensors 212L, 212C, and 212R, the respective detection signals are switched. Sensor circuit 242
Through the I / O port 249.

The control section 260 outputs control signals to the following various devices. Through the motor circuit 243, a reel drive control signal (step signal for a stepping motor) is output to the left, middle, and right reel drive motors 213L, 213C, and 213R that drive the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. A medal payout control signal is output to the medal payout motor 214 via the motor circuit 244. A solenoid excitation control signal is output to the flow path switching solenoid 215 via the solenoid circuit 245. LED circuit 24
The display control signal is output to the game number display 216, the credit display 217, and the number-of-payouts display 218 through 6. The number-of-games display 216 is a display device that displays the number-of-games display unit 25, the credit display 217 is a display device that displays the number-of-credits display unit 24, and the number-of-payouts display 218 includes This is a display device for displaying the payout display unit 26.

The control section 260 controls the game effect lamps 219 to 227 provided in the various game effect lamp sections and the effective line display lamps 228 to 228 provided in the bet lamp sections 18 to 22 via the lamp circuit 60. 232, a game over lamp 233 provided in the game over lamp unit 13, a replay lamp 234 provided in the replay lamp unit 14, a weight lamp 235 provided in the weight lamp unit 15, a start lamp unit. 16, an insert medal lamp 237 provided in the insert medal lamp section 17, and left and middle provided in the stop button unit 300 corresponding to the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R. , Right operation lamp (button LED 341L, 34
1C, 341R) and a button unit lamp (LED for unit) 340 for lighting the game effect lamp unit 34
And the lamp 261 in the reel and the notification lamp 262,
Outputs a lamp control signal. The control unit 260 outputs a control signal for generating sound to the speakers 36, 240, and 241 via the sound generator 250 and the amplifier 248.

A predetermined DC current is supplied from the power supply circuit 259 to the various devices and control circuits described above. Also, RAM
A current for storing data is supplied to the backup power supply 253 from the backup power supply 253, and even if the supply of current from the power supply circuit 259 is stopped at the time of a power failure, the probability set value and the game state can be stored for a predetermined period.

FIG. 4 is a developed view showing symbols (symbols, identification information) drawn on the outer periphery of the reel (left reel) 23L, reel (middle reel) 23C, and reel (right reel) 23R. The left reel 23L is located at the “left” position in FIG.
The middle reel 23C is shown at the “middle” position, and the right reel 23R is shown at the “right” position. The numbers shown on the left side of FIG. 4 are symbol numbers.

For example, in the case of the middle reel 23C,
For each symbol number from "0" to "7", "JAC",
"Bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "BAR",
The symbols "JAC", "bell", and "patterned 7" are correspondingly drawn on the outer periphery of the reel.

Next, the contents of various “roles” appearing in the slot machine 1 will be described. In the “base game” (meaning a game excluding the regular bonus game and the big bonus game; the same applies hereinafter), the variable display results of the variable display device 60 are “7”, “BAR”, “J”.
When symbols other than "AC" are aligned on the activated line, a small win is awarded, and a predetermined number of medals according to the type of the small win symbol are paid out to the player. For example, in the case of "watermelon", 15 medals will be paid out,
In the case of the "Bell", eight medals are paid out. When "Cherry" stops on the activated line of the left reel 23L, two medals are paid out for each activated line regardless of the appearance of other reels. As described above, "Cherry" generates a winning regardless of the outcome of the center reel and the right reel, and is therefore called a single symbol.

In the base game, if three "BARs" are stopped on the active line of the variable display device 60 and the display result is "BAR, BAR, BAR", a regular bonus prize is won and 15 medals are won. At the same time as the payout, a game called a "regular bonus game" can be played for a predetermined number of games.

In the regular bonus game, three symbols “JAC” are arranged in one horizontal line in the middle row of the variable display section, or “BAR, JAC, JAC” is displayed in one horizontal row in the middle row of the variable display section. (The BAR is limited to the left symbol) only when the combination of symbols is completed. The prize that occurs in the regular bonus game is particularly called “JAC prize”. If JAC winning occurs,
Fifteen medals are paid out.

A game state in which a regular bonus game is provided is referred to as a first special game state advantageous to the player. This first special game state continues until the regular bonus game of up to 12 times ends, but if the JAC winning has occurred eight times before the regular bonus game reaches twelve times, the regular bonus of that time is played. End with game. Therefore, the player can obtain a maximum of eight JAC winning opportunities during the first special gaming state.

In the regular bonus game, only one bet game is allowed. However, due to the control inside the slot machine 1, an extremely high probability (for example, 1
/1.2), the JAC winning flag is set.
If the JAC winning flag is set, reel-in control is performed so that a JAC winning can be generated. The pull-in control means that a variable display result (losing or winning) is determined in advance by control inside the slot machine, and the stop timing of the reel is controlled in accordance with the determined result. By performing the pull-in control, the symbol is moved by a maximum of four frames counted from the symbol following the symbol corresponding to the timing of the player's eyesight, and the stop symbol is adjusted. Thereby, for example, when it is determined in advance by the control inside the slot machine that the variable display result is out of order,
The reels are controlled so that the symbols deviate even if the player pushes at the timing of generating a winning. On the other hand, if, for example, the JAC winning flag is set and the variable display result is determined to be the JAC winning by the control inside the slot machine, the JAC is determined.
The reels are controlled so that a winning result is displayed.

For this reason, the JAC prize winning flag is set with a very high probability in each regular bonus game, so that the player can generate the JAC prize eight times with a very high probability due to the regular bonus prize. it can.

In the base game, three “7” s are stopped on the active line, and the display result is “7, 7,
7 "or" 7 with a pattern, 7 with a pattern, 7 with a pattern ", a big bonus prize is generated, 15 medals are paid out, and thereafter, a game called" small role game "is maximized. 30 games can be played.

In the small win game, a small win win flag is set with a higher probability than in the base game by the control inside the slot machine 1. For this reason, the probability of winning a small win in each small win game is higher than in the base game.

In each of the small win games, if the symbols are stopped on the activated line in a predetermined manner, a small win is generated, and a number of medals corresponding to the number of the winnings are paid out. For example, in the case of "watermelon", 15 medals will be paid out,
Twelve medals will be paid out in the case of the "Bell" slot. When "Cherry" stops on the activated line of the left reel 23L, two medals are paid out per activated line regardless of the appearance of other reels, as in the base game.

In the small role game, the slot machine 1
, The JACIN winning flag is set with a relatively high probability, and "JAC, JAC,
JAC "is more likely to be available. In the small role game, "J
The fact that the double ACs are displayed is particularly called "JACIN" or "JACIN prize". When the JACIN winning flag is set, the above-described reel pull-in control is executed, so that the “JACIN”
Is performed. On the other hand, when the JACIN winning flag is not set, the reel pull-in control is executed, so that the control is always performed so as not to “JACIN”.

If "JACIN" is performed in the small win game, the gaming state becomes the first special gaming state described above, and a maximum of 12 regular bonus games are provided in place of the small winning game. And after the end of the first special game state,
Again, the remaining small role games are provided.

[0094] The small win game is provided up to 30 times for one big bonus prize, but the number of times "JACIN" reaches 3 times before the digestion number of the small win game reaches 30 times is reached. Then, after the end of the third regular bonus game based on “JACIN” for the third time, the big bonus game ends without providing the uncommitted small portion game. On the other hand, if all 30 small win games have ended, the big bonus game ends even if the number of “JACIN” has not reached three. A game state in which a big bonus game (including a small bonus game and a regular bonus game provided by “JACIN”) is provided is referred to as a second special game state.

As described above, the player is allowed to play “J” up to 12 times × 3 = 36 times during the second special game state period, that is, from the start of the big bonus game to the end of the big bonus game.
Regular bonus games based on ACIN "can be played, and among them, JAC winning in regular bonus games can be obtained up to 8 times 3 = 24 times. In addition, all 30 small role games have been completed. In this case, 30 prizes including "JACIN" can be obtained.

In the case where "JACIN" occurs three times in succession after the small role game starts, three sets (12 times x 3) of the regular bonus game can be played, but the remaining 27 times. The big bonus game ends without the small role game being digested. For this reason, in order to maximize the benefits of the small role game, "JA
In the case of a roll that is likely to result in "CIN", there are many players who intentionally remove the roll and perform a push to remove the result. In the present embodiment, such a push is performed. , "Replay removal".
"AC" is for a game other than the regular bonus game and the small role game, which functions as a replay symbol in which a replay game occurs when the games are aligned on an active line.

If it is considered that the JACIN winning flag is set, by performing “remove replay”, it is possible to prevent the big bonus game from ending with a large number of uncompleted small role games remaining. Depending on the skill, it is possible to obtain a small role prize in more small role games. For example, by making the most of “remove replay”, the third “JAC” in the 30th small role game
If "IN" is generated, all 30 small role games (including 3 "JACIN" winning games) and 3 regular bonus games can be consumed.

[0098] Except during the small bonus game provided during the big bonus game period and during the regular bonus game, the replay symbol "JAC" is displayed on the activated line.
If a match is made, a replay win will occur. If a replay win occurs, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the occurrence of the replay win,
The bet amount set in the game in which the replay winning has occurred is automatically set as the bet amount in the next game without consuming the credit. Thereafter, the player can start the replay game by operating the start lever 33.

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, a big bonus game in which the expected value of the number of acquired coins is relatively small and a big bonus B in which the expected value of the acquired coin number is large are set as the big bonus game. . When a big bonus occurs, a notification lamp 262 indicates whether the big bonus is a big bonus A or a big bonus B.
Notified by

The symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4 has the following features. Referring to the symbol arrangement of FIG. 4, on the middle reel and the right reel, the number of symbols existing from one JAC symbol to the next JAC symbol is a maximum of four symbols. Therefore, no matter what timing the player pushes,
The JAC symbol can be controlled to be pulled into any position among the symbol stop positions of the variable display device 60 divided into three stages in the vertical direction.

On the other hand, on the left reel, the number of symbols existing between one JAC symbol and the next JAC symbol is a maximum of five symbols. For this reason, depending on the timing of the player's eye-catching, it may not be possible to control the pull-in of the JAC symbol to any of the symbol stop positions divided into three stages in the vertical direction. For example, during the small win game described above, if a reach with a JAC symbol is established on the right and middle reels in one effective line in the middle row, the JAC symbol may be moved up and down depending on the timing of the player's pressing. In some cases, the pull-in control cannot be performed at the center position of the symbol stop positions divided into three stages. As a result, the above-mentioned "replay removal" becomes possible.

However, on the left reel, it is possible to control the drawing of the JAC symbol into at least one of the symbol stop positions divided into three stages in the vertical direction. Therefore, for example, when it is determined by the internal control of the slot machine that the above-described replay is to be generated in the game of three bets, the player operates the left reel first to push each reel. As far as possible, reel control can be performed so that the game result always becomes a replay result. For the left reel, J is placed in at least one of the symbol stop positions divided into three stages in the vertical direction.
This is because the AC symbol is controlled to be drawn in, and for the middle reel and the right reel, the JAC symbol is controlled to be drawn into a position where a replay winning is generated in combination with the JAC symbol stopped on the left reel. Accordingly, when it is determined by the internal control of the slot machine that the above-described replay is to be generated in the game of three bets, it is possible to always derive a display result that matches the determination result.

During the regular bonus game described above, the number of activated lines is limited to one. Therefore, even if the JAC prize winning flag is set by the internal control of the slot machine, the player's eyes can be recognized. Depending on the timing of the pushing, a case occurs where the JAC symbol cannot be drawn into the middle position (on the effective line) of the left reel. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the regular bonus game,
The symbol "JAC" is displayed on the active line in the horizontal row in the middle of the variable display section.
JAC prize will be generated if all three symbols are aligned, or if a combination of "BAR, JAC, JAC (BAR is limited to the left symbol)" is aligned on one horizontal line in the middle of the variable display section. Stipulated. For the left reel only
By making the BAR symbols as well as the JAC symbols the winning symbols, the winning symbols can be reliably drawn.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control. The random R counter, the warning sound counter, the wait (WAIT) warning sound counter, the stop button warning sound counter, and the big bonus type determination counter shown in FIG. (Not shown). The control unit 260 extracts a random number generated by each counter provided in the random number generating means at a predetermined timing and uses it for game control.

The random R counter has a big bonus,
This is a random counter used to determine whether or not all winnings, such as regular bonuses, replays, and small roles, should be generated. This random R counter is
Each value is repeatedly updated in the range of “0 to 16383” to generate a random number.

The announcement sound counter is used to determine whether or not a predetermined announcement sound is output from the speaker at the timing shown in FIG. 13 when the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set. It is a random counter. This notice sound counter indicates "0
Each value is repeatedly updated in the range of "99" to generate a random number.
In addition, using the count value of the preview sound counter, control is performed so that the preview sound may be output at a predetermined ratio even in a game in which both the big bonus winning flag and the bonus winning flag are not set.

The wait notice sound counter is generated when the start lever 33 is operated in the next game until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (at the start of reel rotation in the previous game). This is a random counter used to determine whether the wait sound is normal or special. The weight notice sound counter repeatedly updates its value in the range of "0-59" and generates a random number.

As will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, when the big bonus win flag or the bonus win flag is established, the value of the wait notice sound counter is 0 to 3
In the case of 9, a special wait sound is generated, and when the value of the wait notice sound counter is 40 to 59, a normal wait sound is generated. On the other hand, when neither the big bonus win flag nor the bonus win flag is established, the special wait sound is generated only when the value of the wait notice sound counter is 0, and the normal wait sound is generated when the value is other than that.

The stop button notice counter is a random counter used to determine whether or not to give a bonus notice when the stop button is operated. The stop button notice counter repeatedly updates each value in the range of "0 to 299" and generates a random number.

When the big bonus or bonus winning flag is set, when the value of the stop button announcement counter is 0 to 179, the announcement by the announcement lamp 262 is not performed. Stop button notice counter value is 1
In the case of 80 to 219, the first button announcement sound flag is set. In the case of 220 to 279, the first and second button announcement sound flags are set. In the case of 280 to 299, the second button announcement sound flag is set. When the player operates the stop button in which such a notice sound flag is set, a predetermined notice sound is generated as described later.

When neither the big bonus nor the bonus winning flag is set, when the value of the stop button notice counter is 0 to 239, the notification lamp 2
No notice is given by 62. When the value of the stop button notice counter is 240 to 279, the first button notice sound flag is set. In the case of 280 to 294, the first and second button announcement sound flags are set. 295-2
At the time of 99, the second button announcement sound flag is set.

As described above, even when the first button is operated, the notice sound may be generated when the second button is operated, even if the notice sound is not produced, so that the expectation of the player can be maintained. it can.

Further, it is determined whether or not to give a notice at a certain probability using a stop button notice sound counter. Therefore, prior to finally notifying the type of the big bonus by turning on or blinking the notification lamp 262 at the time of the big bonus as described later,
Depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set and the range of the value of the stop button notice sound counter, a notice may or may not be given. Therefore, the player can play with a sense of expectation throughout the game as to whether or not a special gaming state occurs, and if so, what kind.
There is an effect that the interest of the game is improved.

The big bonus type determination counter is a random counter used to determine which of the big bonus games A and B is to be generated when a big bonus game is generated. This big bonus type determination counter updates the repetition value in the range of “0 to 9” and generates a random number.

Next, the big bonus will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the probability of various small wins or “JACIN” occurring in the small win game provided based on the big bonus A winning. In the figure, the leftmost column indicates the type of winning, "JACIN" winning, and "2" respectively.
This indicates a small winning combination with payouts of coins, “4”, “8” and “16”. The “number of assignments” indicates the number of random numbers assigned to each setting among integers in the range of random numbers “0 to 16383” generated by the random R counter.
"Probability" indicates the probability that the winning will occur.
16384. The columns indicated by "-" in the "number of allocations" and the "probabilities" indicate that the winning does not occur.

FIG. 7 shows various small wins or small wins in the small win game provided based on the big bonus B win.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a probability of occurrence of “JACIN”. The meanings of the respective headings and numerals in the figure are the same as those in FIG.

Hereinafter, the difference between the big bonus games A and B will be described. Note that there are three types of big bonuses, one piece to three pieces, and the probabilities are different, but only the case of three pieces is described below for the sake of simplicity. .

As shown in FIG. 6, in the game in the big bonus game A, the probability of occurrence of the “JACIN” prize is the highest (probability 1 / 3.64), and among the prizes other than JACIN, eight cards are won. The probability of winning a small role with payout is the highest (1 / 7.03). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, in the game during the big bonus B, the probability of the small role winning with the payout of “15” is the highest (1 / 1.2), and the “JACIN” winning occurs next. (Probability 1/5.
96).

The probability that a small winning combination of paying out “15” in the big bonus B will be close to 1, and most games will have “15” winning. Big bonus A
Probability of 1/5 winning small part winning is 1/4
96.48, much lower than Big Bonus B. On the other hand, the probability of occurrence of the JACIN prize is higher for the big bonus A (1 / 3.64), and for the big bonus B
Is lower (1 / 5.96). As a result, the number of games played until three JACIN prizes occur is greater for the big bonus B, and the number of coins paid out during that time is very likely to be greater for the big bonus B. Therefore, for the player, the big bonus B is more valuable than the big bonus A.

It goes without saying that the probability of winning a small role in a small role game during a big bonus game is significantly higher than the probability of winning a small role in a normal game. Nor.

FIGS. 8 to 22 show the CPU 2 of the control unit 260.
5 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of various control processes executed by 51. The contents of the flowchart will be described below for each type of processing.

First, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts for explaining the processing contents of the game start processing. In the game start processing, first, it is determined whether or not the game is over (SA).
1). The game over is a state in which the game state in which the big bonus game (the small bonus game, including the regular bonus game by “JACIN”) is completed returns from the second special game state to the normal state, and is set by SF14 described later. When the game is over, it is determined whether or not the automatic reset mode is set (SA2). If the automatic reset mode has not been set, it is determined whether or not a reset operation has been performed (SA3). Thereafter, the processing of SA3 is repeatedly executed until a reset operation is detected. When a reset operation for rotating the locking device 39 (see FIG. 1) counterclockwise with a predetermined key is performed, or when it is determined in SA2 that the automatic reset mode has been set, Then, the setting of the game over is cancelled, and the display of the number of big bonus acquisitions on the bonus game number display section 25 is deleted (SA4). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the previous game result from being displayed forever even when the next game is started. Thereafter, the flow shifts to SA7 described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SA1 that the game over is not set, it is determined whether the replay flag is set (SA5). The replay flag is used when a replay prize is generated.
This is a flag set at 17. If it is determined that the replay flag is set, it is necessary to provide a replay game, so the count value of the insertion number counter of the previous game in which the replay winning has occurred is set as the bet number of the current game. Is performed (SA6). Thereafter, the process proceeds to SA11 described later without allowing the player to perform an operation of setting the bet amount.

If it is determined in SA5 that the replay flag is not set, the inserted medal flow path is switched to the medal take-in side (SA7). Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the cancel button 32 is detected (SA
8). If it is determined that the operation of the cancel button 32 has been detected, it is determined whether or not the count value of the credit counter is 0 (SA9). The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of credits, and the number of credits is displayed on the credit display unit 24 based on the count value of the credit counter. If the count value of the credit counter is not 0, the process of paying out one medal is executed, and the count value of the credit counter is decremented and updated (−1) (SA10). Thereafter, the process proceeds to SA9 again, and medals are paid out until the count value of the credit counter reaches 0.

When it is determined in SA8 that the operation of the cancel button 32 has not been detected, or when it is determined in SA9 that the count value of the credit counter is 0, the start operation (start lever 33) is performed. Is determined (operation SA1).
1).

If the start operation has not been detected, it is determined whether or not the count value of the insertion number counter is "3" (SA15 in FIG. 9). Here, the insertion number counter is a counter for counting the number of bets a player bets on one game, and is incremented and updated by “1” in SA31 described later. Cleared related. The bet amount is input and set in accordance with the count value of the insertion number counter. When the bet number, that is, the count value of the insertion number counter is "1", the active line is set to one in a horizontal row, and the count value is set. Is "2", the number of effective lines is set to three in three horizontal rows, and when the count value is "3", the effective lines are set to five in total of three horizontal rows and two diagonally diagonal rows. Is done. Therefore, the upper limit of the count value of this insertion number counter is set to “3”.

If it is determined in SA15 that the count value of the insertion number counter has not reached the upper limit "3", it is determined whether or not a bonus game flag is set (SA16). Here, the bonus game flag is set in SE15 described later based on the occurrence of a regular bonus prize, and is a flag that is deleted in SF9 described later when all the regular bonus games based on the regular bonus prize are completed. Is a flag indicating that the game played by the player is a regular bonus game.

If the bonus game flag has not been set, the process proceeds to SA20 described later. If the bonus game flag has been set, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is "1". Is performed (SA
17). When the count value of the input number counter is "1", the process proceeds to SA18, and when the count value of the input number counter is not "1", the process proceeds to SA22. In other words, in the case of the regular bonus game, only one bet game is allowed because only one line of the effective line of the combination of the variable display devices is valid as described above. The number counter is controlled so as not to exceed "1".

In SA15, when it is determined that the count value of the insertion number counter has reached the upper limit value “3”, the count value of the credit counter is increased to the upper limit value “5”.
It is determined whether it has reached "0" (SA18). When it is determined that the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit value of “50”, the inserted medal flow path is switched to the return side so that the credit counter is not updated further. (SA19), and then the process proceeds to SA11.

On the other hand, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit value, a negative determination is made in SA18, and it is determined whether a medal has been inserted (SA).
20). If a medal has been inserted, it is determined whether or not the count value of the inserted number counter has already reached the upper limit “3” (SA27), and “3” has already been set.
Is reached, a process of adding and updating (+1) the count value of the credit counter is executed (SA3).
0). Thereafter, the flow advances to SA11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SA27 that the count value of the insertion number counter has not reached the upper limit "3", it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set (SA28). If the bonus game flag has not been set, there is still room in the count value of the insertion number counter, so that "1" is added to the count value (SA31). Thereafter, a process of turning on the activated line to set the expected payout number and the payout number to “0” is performed (SA34), and thereafter, the process proceeds to SA11.

By executing the process of turning on the activated line in SA34, if the value of the inserted number counter is "1", only the one-stake betting lamp unit 18 is turned on,
When the value of the insertion number counter changes from “1” to “2”, in addition to the single bet lamp 18, the two bet lamp 1
When the counts 9 and 21 are turned on and the count value of the insertion number counter changes from “2” to “3”, the betting ramp units 20 and 22 are further turned on. The number of payouts is the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the type of the prize when a prize is determined based on the display result of the variable display device, and the number of payouts is based on the prize. This is the number of medals actually paid out.

When it is determined in SA28 that the bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the count value of the insertion number counter is 0 (SA29). In the case of the regular bonus game, since the upper limit of the inserted number counter is "1" as described above, if the count value of the inserted number counter is not "0", the process of adding and updating the inserted medals as credits is performed. Is performed (SA30).

If it is determined in SA20 that no coin has been inserted, it is determined whether or not the count value of the credit counter is "0" (SA21).
If the count value of the credit counter is "0",
The process shifts to SA11. On the other hand, if the count value of the credit counter is not “0”, it is determined whether or not a betting operation has been performed (SA22). That is,
In SA22, MAX BET button 30 or 1 BET
It is determined whether or not the button 31 has been operated, and if not, the process proceeds to SA11. Note that SA
At 21, if the credit counter is determined to be “0”, the SA 12 is directly executed without performing the determination at SA 22.
The reason is that even if the player presses the single BET button 31 or the MAX BET button 30 when the credit counter is "0", the game using the count value of the credit counter is not performed. To do that.

At SA22, for example, one BET button 31
Is detected, a determination of YES is made in SA22, and it is determined whether or not the count value of the insertion number counter has reached the upper limit value “3” (SA23).
If it is determined that the count value of the number-of-insertions counter has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to SA11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus game flag has not been reached, it is determined whether the bonus game flag is set (SA2).
4). When the bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the count value of the insertion number counter is “0” (SA25). If the count value of the insertion number counter is not “0”, that is, if it is determined that the upper limit value “1” in the regular bonus game has been reached, further addition and updating of the insertion number counter is prohibited. , The process proceeds to SA11. On the other hand, SA2
If it is determined in step 5 that the count value of the insertion number counter is "0", or if it is determined in SA24 that the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to SA26 described above.

In this case, the maximum bet is set in SA22.
Although illustration of the processing contents when the operation of the button 30 is detected is omitted, when the operation of the MAXBET button 30 is detected, the insertion number counter is set to 3, and the insertion number counter is set to 3. The credit counter is decremented and updated by the number necessary to perform the operation. However, if the credit counter does not have a count value enough to set the number-of-insertion counter to 3, the number-of-insertion counter is updated by the number corresponding to the count value of the credit counter. In addition, during the regular bonus game, processing is performed so that the insertion number counter is not updated to a value of 1 or more.

Next, returning to FIG. 8, if the player operates the start lever 33, a determination of YES is made by SA11 and a determination is made as to whether or not the count value of the insertion number counter is "0" (see FIG. 8). SA12). If the count value of the number-of-inputs counter is “0”, as described above, SA
The processing shifts to 15. On the other hand, when the counter value of the number-of-insertion counter is “1” or more, a process of extracting and storing the random value R updated by the above-described random R counter is performed (SA13). Thereafter, a process of controlling the channel switching solenoid 215 to switch the inserted medal channel to the medal return side is executed (SA14), and the process proceeds to a reel rotation process (FIGS. 10 to 13). As a result of the processing of SA14, medals inserted thereafter are returned to the medal tray 38.

Next, the processing procedure of the reel rotation processing will be described with reference to FIGS. Referring to FIG. 10, first,
The random R stored in SA13 is read (SB
3). Next, various winning determination values are set according to the insertion number counter and the game state (a normal game, a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, etc.) (SB4).
The winning determination values set here include a determination value for a big bonus, a determination value for a regular bonus, and JACI.
There are six types of judgment values: N-judgment judgment value, JAC winning prize judgment value, small-prize winning judgment value, and replay winning judgment value. In addition,
Each of the winning determination values is stored in the form of a table in the ROM 47 as the “number of allocations”, and is configured so that the larger the number of bets, the easier to win. In principle, the one-bet case is most difficult to win. In the case of three bets, winning is most easily made.

It is to be noted that, among the respective winning judgment values, the judgment value of the big bonus winning and the judgment value of the bonus winning change depending on the setting change by the probability setting switch. On the other hand, the determination value of the small role winning changes depending on the setting change by the probability setting switch, and also changes according to the game situation as described above.

After the processing in SB4, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set (SB
5) When it is determined that the big bonus game flag is set, a process of updating the count value of the insertion number counter from the big bonus acquired number counter is executed (SB6). Here, the big bonus game flag is a flag indicating that the game to be started is a big bonus game (including a small bonus game and a regular bonus game based on "JACIN"). This big bonus game flag is set based on the big bonus winning, and the setting is cleared based on the completion of all the big bonus games. The big bonus acquired number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals acquired by the player during the big bonus game period (during the second special game state). This big bonus acquired number counter is incremented and updated as medals are paid out in the big bonus game, and decremented and updated as medals are inserted. That is,
The big bonus acquired number counter is a counter that counts the net number of increased medals of the player during the big bonus game. The bonus game number display section 25 displays the number of obtained medals based on the count value of the big bonus obtained number counter.

After SB6 or after the determination of NO in SB5, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set (SB7). Here, the bonus game flag is a flag indicating that the started game is a regular bonus game (including a regular bonus game based on “JACIN”). This bonus game flag is a regular bonus winning or J
The setting is set based on the ACIN winning and the setting is cleared when all the regular bonus games provided up to 12 times have been completed or when the maximum JAC winning has occurred eight times. If the bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the already extracted random R is a JAC winning value (SB1).
0). When it is determined that the random R is the JAC winning value, the JAC winning flag is set (SB1).
1), proceed to SB23, otherwise directly go to SB23
Proceed to 23.

If it is determined in SB7 that the bonus game flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag has been set (S7).
B8). When it is determined that the big bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the random R is a bonus game start value (JACIN winning value) (SB12). If it is determined in SB12 that the count value of the random R is the bonus game start value (JACIN winning value), a JACIN winning flag is set (SB13). When the JACIN winning flag is set, the reel pull-in control is performed so that the game result becomes a JAC symbol slot. Next, the game effect lamp 34 is turned off (SB14). By turning off the game effect lamp 34, it is notified that the JACIN winning flag has been set. Therefore, the player can know the game to be removed from the game. Thereafter, the control proceeds to SB22a (FIG. 12).

On the other hand, if it is determined in SB12 that the count value of the random R is not the bonus game start value (JACIN winning value), control is returned to SB19 (FIG. 11).
Proceed to.

If the big bonus game flag is not set in SB8 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is already set (SB9). If it is set, the process proceeds to SB19 (FIG. 11) described later. If not set, the random R that has already been extracted and stored is determined based on the winning determination value set in SB4. It is determined whether or not it is a big bonus winning value (SB
15). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a big bonus winning determination value that matches the read random R.
If there is a big bonus winning determination value that matches the random R, the value of the big bonus type determination counter is set to 0.
A determination is made as to whether the value is ４4 or not. When the value of the big bonus type determination counter is 0 to 4, the big bonus winning flag A is set, and the process proceeds to SB22a. When the value of the big bonus type determination counter is other than 0 to 4, the big bonus winning flag fine is set, and the process proceeds to SB22a.

Since the values of the big bonus type determination counter are 10 values from 0 to 9, in this embodiment, the big bonuses A and B are generated at a rate of 50% each. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where two big bonuses are generated at 50% each as described above, and when two big bonuses are generated at different ratios, three or more types of big bonuses are generated at different or equal ratios. The same can be applied to the case in which it is performed.

If the determination in SB15 is NO, S
Based on the winning determination value set in B4, it is determined whether or not the random R is a bonus winning value (SB1)
7). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a bonus winning determination value that matches the read random R. If there is a bonus winning determination value that matches the random R, the bonus winning flag is set (SB18), and then SB22
Proceed to a.

If a negative determination is made in SB17, it is determined whether or not the random R is a small role winning determination value (SB19). When it is determined that the random R is the small win determination value, the small win flag is set (SB20), and the process proceeds to SB22a (FIG. 12). On the other hand, S
If NO is determined in B19, it is determined whether or not the random R is a replay winning determination value (SB2).
1). If the random R is the replay winning determination value, after the replay winning flag is set (SB22),
Proceed to SB22a. On the other hand, when the random R is not the replay winning determination value, the process proceeds to SB22a without setting any winning flag.

Referring to FIG. 12, SB22a determines whether or not one game timer has expired. 1
The game timer is a timer for measuring a minimum time (for example, 4.1 seconds) that must elapse from the start of the rotation of the reel of the previous game to the start of the rotation of the reel of the current game. This one game timer is set by SB22g described later. The time set in one game timer is changed according to the bet amount, and
In the case of betting two or two bets, a shorter time may be set than in the case of betting three.

If the one game timer has not expired in SB22a, it is determined whether or not the big bonus or the bonus winning flag is set (SB2).
2b). If the big bonus or bonus winning flag is set, the wait notice sound counter is set to 0
It is determined whether the value is any value in the range of ~ 39 (SB
22c). If the wait notice sound counter is any value in the range of 0 to 39, a special wait sound is generated and the wait lamp 15 is blinked (SB22e).
Otherwise, the normal wait sound is generated and the weight lamp 15 is turned on (SB22f). Thereafter, the control returns to the determination of SB22a.

On the other hand, if neither the big bonus or the bonus winning flag is set in SB22b, it is determined whether or not the wait notice sound counter is 0 (SB22d). When the wait notice sound counter is 0, a special wait sound is generated and the weight lamp 15 is blinked (SB22e), otherwise, a normal wait sound is generated and the wait lamp 15 is turned on (SB22f). Thereafter, the control returns to the determination of SB22a.

As described above, when either the big bonus or the bonus winning flag is set, the special wait sound is generated with a high probability. Alternatively, it can be predicted to some extent that the internal winning of the bonus has been achieved, and therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation even during the wait time and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the weight lamp is controlled in a normal mode in which the weight lamp 15 is simply turned on and in a special mode in which the weight lamp 15 is flashed, the player can visually set the big bonus or the bonus winning flag. It can be expected to some extent whether or not it is.

Even when neither the big bonus nor the bonus winning flag is set, a special wait sound is generated with a lower probability, but the internal win is established even if the special wait sound is not generated. There is a possibility that the game has been done, and the game can be given a range. Also, in this case, the probability of generating the special wait sound is much lower than the probability of generating the special wait sound when the big bonus or the bonus winning flag is set. The big bonus or bonus winning announcement can be given sufficient reliability.

Referring to FIG. 13, when one game timer expires in SB22a, it is determined whether a big bonus winning flag or a bonus winning flag is set (SB23). If it is determined that one of the big bonus winning flag and the bonus winning flag is set, the notice sound counter extracted and stored at a predetermined timing (the weight notice sound counter is (SB2) is determined as to whether or not the count value is different from 0 to 32 (SB2).
4). If it is determined that the count value of the notice sound counter is any of 0 to 32, the setting for generating the notice sound is made (SB25). Thus, a warning sound is output from the speaker in response to the operation of the start lever 33. The count range of the notice sound counter is 0.
Since there are 100 values from 99 to 99 and the notice sound is generated from 33 values from 0 to 32, one of the big bonus winning flag and the bonus winning flag is set. In this case, the warning sound is output from the speaker with a probability of approximately one third.

After a determination of NO is made in SB24 or after a notice sound is set in SB25, the count value of the stop button notice sound counter extracted and stored at a predetermined timing is identified (SB26). .

If the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 0 to 179, no notice sound is set for any stop button, and the control shifts to SB22g to be described later. Stop button notice sound counter count value is 1
In the case of 80 to 219, the first button announcement sound is set (SB27). As a result, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated only when the first stop button is operated.

When the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 220 to 279, the notice sound of the first and second buttons is set (SB28). Thus, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated when the first stop button is operated and when the second stop button is operated.

When the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 280 to 299, the second button notice sound is set (SB29). As a result, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated only when the second stop button is operated.

As described above, by executing the processing of SB26 to SB29, if the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set, no warning sound is generated for any stop button operation. Is determined with a probability of 60%, and it is about 13.3% that the warning sound is generated only in response to the operation of the first stop button.
The first stop button operation and the second
It is determined with a probability of 20% that the stop button announcement sound is generated in response to the stop button operation, and the generation of the stop button announcement sound in response to only the second stop button operation is approximately 6.7%. Determined by probability.

In SB23, when it is determined that neither the big bonus winning flag nor the bonus winning flag is set, it is determined whether or not the count value of the notice sound counter is any one of 0 to 2. It is determined (SB30). When the count value of the notice sound counter is 0 to 2, the setting for outputting the notice sound is made (SB3).
1). On the other hand, in the case of any one of 3 to 99, the setting to output the preview sound is not made. Therefore, when neither the big bonus winning flag nor the bonus winning flag is set, 3 /
The announcement sound is set with a probability of 100.

As described above, when the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set,
As described above, the announcement sound is set with a probability of approximately 1/3 in SB25, and if no winning flag is set, the announcement sound is set with a probability of 3/100 in SB31. For this reason, when the notice sound is output from the speaker, the player can have high expectation for the big bonus winning or the bonus winning.

After a determination of NO is made in SB30, or after the announcement sound is set in SB31, the count value of the stop button announcement sound counter is identified (SB32).

When the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 0 to 239, no notice sound of any stop button is set, and the control shifts to SB22g to be described later. Stop button notice sound counter count value is 2
In the case of 40 to 279, the first button announcement sound is set (SB33). As a result, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated only when the first stop button is operated.

When the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 280 to 294, the notice sound of the first and second buttons is set (SB28). Thus, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated when the first stop button is operated and when the second stop button is operated.

When the count value of the stop button notice sound counter is 295 to 299, the second button notice sound is set (SB35). As a result, control is performed such that a warning sound is generated only when the second stop button is operated.

As described above, by executing the processing of SB32 to SB35, if the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set, no warning sound is generated for any stop button operation. Is determined with an 80% probability, and it is about 13.3% that the warning sound is generated only in response to the operation of the first stop button.
The first stop button operation and the second
It is determined with a probability of 5% that the stop button warning sound is generated in response to the stop button operation, and the generation of the stop button warning sound in response to only the second stop button operation is approximately 1.7%. Determined by probability.

As shown in SB29 and SB35, regardless of whether the big bonus or the bonus winning flag is set or not, even if the stop button announcement sound is not generated when the first button is operated, The possibility remains when operating the two buttons. Therefore, the player can maintain a sense of expectation even if no notice sound is generated at the time of operating the first button.

It should be noted that, instead of giving a stop button notice sound depending on whether or not to generate a stop button notice sound,
The stop button may be notified by generating the normal sound and the special sound separately. When the stop button notice sound is not generated at the time of operating the first button and the stop button notice sound is generated only at the time of operating the second button, some kind of premium effect may be performed.

SB26, SB27 to SB29, SB3
2, or after the processing of SB33 to SB35, one game timer for the next game is set, the operation invalidation timer is set, and the reels are started to rotate all at once (SB22g). Furthermore, a reel stop timer is set,
The generation of the wait sound is stopped, and the wait lamp 15 is turned off. The operation invalidation timer is the stop button 29
This is a timer for measuring the time during which the operation of L, 29C, 29R is invalidated. The reel stop timer is used to automatically stop the reel corresponding to the stop button that has not been operated if there is no operation of the stop button even if a predetermined time has elapsed after the reel fluctuation has started Timer.

When each winning flag is set, it is possible to derive a variable display result according to each winning flag by controlling the pull-in of the reel. Therefore, by setting the bonus winning flag, it is possible to align the slots of "BAR" where a regular bonus prize occurs, and to set "7" where the big bonus prize occurs when the big bonus winning flag is set. It becomes possible to align the Zoro eyes, it is possible to align the symbols that win the small role winning by setting the small role winning flag, and to set the replay symbols that generate the replay winning by setting the replay winning flag It becomes possible to align.

Next, it is determined whether or not the counting of the operation invalidation timer has ended (SB36). The time set in the operation invalidation timer is a time (for example, 1 second) longer than the time required to perform each of the above processes.

Until the time of the operation invalidation timer ends, S
The determination at B36 is repeated, and when the operation invalidation timer has finished counting, control for turning on the operation valid lamp is performed (SB37). As a result, the operation of the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R becomes effective.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped (SB38). If all reels have stopped, the flow shifts to a winning determination process described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SB28 that all the reels have not stopped, it is determined whether or not the reel stop timer has expired (SB39). If it is determined that the reel stop timer has expired, stop flags for all of the left reel 23L, the middle reel 23C, and the right reel 23R are set (SB40), and the flow advances to SB51 described later.
Note that the timer value of the reel stop timer is, for example, 40
Set to seconds.

On the other hand, if the reel stop timer has not expired, it is determined whether or not a plurality of stop buttons among the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R have been operated simultaneously (SB41). As described above, when the player presses the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R, the operation is performed by the stop switch (photo sensor) 342.
L, 342C, 342R (see FIG. 3),
The detection signal is input to control section 260. The control unit 260 that has received the detection signal executes processing for stopping a reel corresponding to the detection signal, as described later, using SB42 to SB50.

However, if the player presses the stop button 29L,
By simultaneously operating a plurality of stop buttons of 29C and 29R, the control unit 260 may determine that a plurality of detection signals have been input simultaneously. In such a case, control unit 260 determines YES in SB41.
As a result, all of the detection signals input at the same time are invalidated, and the process returns to SB38 described above.

Thus, the stop buttons 29L, 29
When a plurality of stop buttons of C and 29R are simultaneously operated, the operation is invalidated. Therefore, when a plurality of stop buttons are simultaneously operated, the operation of any one of the stop buttons is prioritized. There is no need to separately provide a step of whether to perform processing or the like. As a result, it is possible to save the trouble of creating an unnecessary program for a phenomenon that occurs very rarely. Furthermore, since simultaneous operation of a plurality of stop buttons is invalidated when the simultaneous operation of a plurality of stop buttons is detected, for example, when simultaneous operation of a plurality of stop buttons is detected in SB41, simultaneous operation detection indicating the fact is first performed. After the flag is set to ON and the process of setting a stop flag such as SB43, SB46, and SB49 described later is performed, the state of the simultaneous operation detection flag is checked again, and if the simultaneous operation detection flag is ON, As compared with the case where the process of invalidating the operation of the stop button is performed, the useless process of setting the stop flag is not performed.

If it is determined in SB41 that a plurality of stop buttons have not been operated at the same time, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 29L for stopping the left reel has been operated (SB42). If there is no middle stop button 29C to stop the middle reel
Is determined (SB45). If there is no operation, it is determined whether the right stop button 29R for stopping the right reel has been operated (SB48). Proceeds to SB51 described later.

On the other hand, if the player presses the left stop button 29L, YES is determined in SB42. Then, the left reel stop flag is set (SB4
3), a stop button notice process is executed (SB4)
4). The processing contents of the stop button notice processing will be described later.

If the player presses the middle stop button 29C, a determination of YES is made in SB45. Then, a middle reel stop flag is set (SB46), and a stop button notice process is executed (SB47).

If the player presses the right stop button 29R, YES is determined in SB48. Then, a right reel stop flag is set (SB49), and a stop button notice process is executed (SB50).

Next, at SB51, it is determined whether or not the left reel stop flag is set. If not, it is determined whether or not the middle reel stop flag is set (SB55). If not, it is determined whether or not the right reel stop flag is set (SB59). If not, SB3 is set.
Return to 8.

If the left reel stop flag is set, it is determined whether or not the left reel 23L is rotating (SB52). If the left reel 23L is rotating, a reel stop process (SB53) is performed. After that, the left reel stop flag is cleared (SB54). The details of the reel stop processing will be described later.

On the other hand, if the left reel 23L has already stopped, the determination of NO is made by SB52 and the SB
Proceed to 54. Since the same processing as SB51 to SB54 described for the left reel is performed for the middle reel and the right reel, the description of each processing of SB55 to SB62 will not be repeated here.

When all reels have stopped, the SB38
Is determined as YES, and the processing shifts to a winning determination processing described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of the stop button notice processing. This stop button notice processing is performed in SB42, SB45, or S
In B48, stop operation of each reel (stop button operation)
Is executed when is detected. In the stop button notice processing, first, it is determined whether or not the first reel has been operated, that is, whether or not the first stop button operation has been detected (SC1). If the first stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether the first button advance notice flag is set (SC2). If it is determined that the first button notice flag has not been set, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first button notice flag is set, a notice sound is generated (SC3). Then, the process ends.

If it is determined in SC1 that the operation of the first stop button has not been detected, the operation of the second stop button is
It is determined whether the reel is the reel, that is, whether the operation of the second stop button is detected (SC4). For example, if the player performs the second stop button operation after the first stop button operation, the second stop button operation is detected, and YES is determined in SC4. In this case, it is determined whether the second button advance notice flag is set (SC5). If it is determined that the second button advance notice flag has not been set, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second button notice flag is set, a notice sound is generated (SC7). After that, the process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the big bonus is announced when the big bonus flag is established and when the two reels are stopped and the reel is in a temporary state. Therefore, at the time of operating the third button, it is already determined whether or not the third button has been reached, so that there is no need to generate a warning sound. Also, in the present embodiment, the start notice, the WAIT notice, and the stop button notice are each drawn independently of each other.
When a notice is given by a plurality of these types, the probability of winning the big bonus is increased, and the degree of expectation of the player is improved. Further, even when the player fails to perform the eye-catching and does not become a tempai, if a plurality of types of advance notices are given, the probability of winning the big bonus is high, and the degree of expectation of the player is improved.

FIGS. 16 to 20 show SB53, SB57,
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the reel stop processing performed in SB61.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the reel stop processing, first, processing for confirming the current symbol position is performed (SD1). This symbol position is 0 as described above with reference to FIG.
21 corresponding to the symbol numbers 20 to ２０20, and the number of feed steps of the reel drive motors (stepping motors) 213L〜213R and the reel position sensors 212L, 212C, 2
It is confirmed based on the 12R reference position detection signal.

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set (SD2). If the bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the other two reels are stopped (SD7). The other two reels mean reels other than the reel for which the stop control is currently being performed. Then, at the stage where the other two reels have not yet stopped, control is performed to stop the JAC symbol within four symbols ahead of the current symbol position confirmed by SD1 on the activated line. SD10). In the case of a slot machine, about 0.2 seconds after the player presses the stop buttons 29L, 29C, 29R to prevent the stop control method from becoming unnatural (in the case of the slot machine 1, the maximum is 1 second).
The corresponding reel must be stopped within a certain very short predetermined time of 90 ms), and the rotation angle at which the reel can rotate within that very short time is about four symbols. Therefore, it is impossible to stop control the JAC symbol four or more symbols after the stop button is pressed on the effective pay line.
By 0, the stop control of the JAC symbol on the activated line is performed only when there is a JAC symbol within four symbols ahead.
In the middle and right reels, as described above, when the current symbol position is not a JAC symbol, the symbol array is configured such that the JAC symbol always exists within a range of four symbols from the current symbol position. Have been.

After the processing in SD10, it is determined in SD10a whether or not the gaming effect lamp 34 is turned off indicating that the JACIN winning flag is set. It is lit. After this, the operation enable lamp (button LED) 3
Control is performed to turn off the operation valid lamp corresponding to the stopped reel among 41L, 341C, and 341R (SD11), and the reel stop processing ends.

At SD2, it is determined that the bonus game flag is set, and at SD7, another bonus game flag is set.
If it is determined that one reel is stopped, JA
It is determined whether or not the C winning flag is set (SD
8) The process proceeds to SD10 only when it is set, and when it is not set, JAC among the symbols within four symbols away from the current symbol position so that the JAC symbols are not aligned on the activated line. A process is performed to remove the symbol from the activated line and to stop the symbol (SD9), and then the process proceeds to SD11. In other words, since the JAC winning flag is not set, it is not possible to establish a combination of JAC symbols on the activated lines that are activated, and thus the JAC symbols are forcibly shifted from the activated lines that are activated. And stop it. As described above, regarding the left reel 23L, not only “JAC” but also “BA”
"R" is also a symbol of JAC winning. For this reason, SD
6, In SD10, regarding the left reel 23L,
A process of pulling “JAC” or “BAR” is performed.
On the other hand, in SD9, regarding the left reel 23L,
A process of drawing a symbol other than “JAC” and “BAR” is performed.

Next, if it is determined in SD2 that the bonus game flag is not set, it is determined whether the big bonus game flag is set (SD3), and the big bonus game flag is set. If not, proceed to SD12 (FIG. 17) described later.
If the big bonus game flag is set, it is determined whether the JACIN winning flag is set (SD4). If the JACIN winning flag has not been set, the process proceeds to SD12, but if the JACIN winning flag has been set, it is determined whether or not another reel has stopped (SD5). When the other reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to SD10, and control for stopping the JAC symbol on the activated line is performed. On the other hand, when the other reels are already stopped, the JAC of the reel that stops the JAC symbol within four symbols from the current symbol number is stopped.
Stop on the active line of the symbol and JAC on the active line
Stop control so that the combination of symbols is established (SD6),
Thereafter, the flow advances to SD11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SD3 that the big bonus game flag is not set,
If it is determined in step 4 that the JACIN winning flag is not set, it is determined with reference to FIG. 17 whether or not the big bonus winning flag has been set (SD1).
2). When the big bonus winning flag is set, it is determined whether or not the small role winning flag indicating that a small symbol winning other than the single symbol cherry is to be generated or the replay winning flag is set. (SD1
3). If the determination in SD13 is NO, that is, if neither the small role winning flag indicating that a small role prize other than cherry is to be generated nor the replay winning flag is set, the other reels are stopped and It is determined whether or not there is (SD14). Then, at a stage where the other reels have not stopped yet, in order to execute a pull-in control for generating a big bonus prize, a big bonus symbol ("7" in the present embodiment) is set within four symbols from the current symbol position. )) Is determined (SD18).
If there is a big bonus symbol, a process of drawing the big bonus symbol on the activated line and stopping it is executed (SD19). Thereafter, the flow advances to SD11.

On the other hand, if there is no big bonus symbol within four symbols from the current symbol position, the control for generating the big bonus game in the current game is not performed, and a negative determination is made in SD18. move on. Even if the determination of NO is made in SD18, the big bonus winning flag is kept set, so that the big bonus winning flag becomes effective in the next game, and the big bonus symbol is again activated. An attempt is made to control to stop above. Then, the attempt is repeatedly executed until the big bonus symbol actually stops on the active pay line.

If it is determined in SD14 that another reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not there is a big bonus symbol on the activated line (SD15). If not, proceed to SD20 (FIG. 18). If so, control proceeds to SD16.

At SD16, it is determined whether or not the big bonus symbol that can be stopped on the active line of the stopped big bonus symbol is within four symbols from the current symbol position (SD16). In some cases, control is performed to draw the big bonus symbol on the active line of the big bonus symbol of the stopped reel and stop it (SD17).

Thereafter, the reel stop processing further includes
It is determined whether the process is for stopping the second reel (SD17a). If the process is for stopping the second reel, it is further determined whether or not the big bonus symbol is squeezed on the pay line (S
D17b). The term “tempered” refers to a state in which a predetermined prize may be generated depending on a combination of stopped symbols at a stage where two reels are stopped. If there is no template, the control proceeds to SD20 in FIG. The processing after SD20 will be described later.

If it is determined in SD17b that there is a big bonus symbol, the type of the big bonus is determined in SD17c. That is, it is determined whether or not the set is the big bonus winning flag A. If the big bonus winning flag A is set, the bonus type notification lamp is turned on to notify the big bonus A (SD17d), and the control proceeds to SD16.
If the big bonus winning flag A is not set, since the big bonus winning flag B is set, the big bonus B is notified by blinking the bonus type notification lamp (SD17e). Proceed to SD11 in FIG.

By controlling in this way, when the big bonus winning flag is set, when the big bonus symbol is emptied on the activated line, the occurrence of the big bonus is notified in a different manner according to the type of the big bonus. . Also, as described later, in this embodiment, the notification lamp 262 is turned off when the big bonus symbols are actually aligned, so that the big bonus flag is set and the big bonus is actually generated from the time when the big bonus is reduced. Until the notification, the type of the big bonus is notified by the notification lamp 262.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SD16 that the big bonus symbol that can be stopped on the active line of the stopped big bonus symbol is not within four symbols ahead, the big bonus game in the current game is executed. No determination is made in SD16 without performing the control for generating, and the process proceeds to SD20 (FIG. 18). Then, control is performed to stop the reels so that a big bonus prize is generated again in the next game.

At SD12, it is determined that the big bonus winning flag is set, and at SD13, one of the small role winning flag indicating that a small role winning other than cherry is to be generated, or the replay winning flag. If it is determined that the winning flag is set, the reel pull-in control for generating a small win or a replay win is prioritized over the reel pull-in control for generating a big bonus win. , S
Without executing the processing of D14 to SD19, SD2
0 (FIG. 18). In this case, the condition for not obtaining a display result that can be shifted to the big bonus game is satisfied in advance ("YES" in SD13), so that the notification by lighting or blinking of the bonus type notification lamp is not performed. However, if the small role winning flag is a flag indicating that a small role winning by cherry is generated, SD1
3 is NO, and the process proceeds to SD14.
When the big bonus symbol is drawn in the processing after step 4, the cherry symbol is stopped at the same time, and there is room for a combined winning of the big bonus winning and the small winning combination of the cherry symbol.

Referring to FIG. 18, in SD20, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning flag is set. If the bonus winning flag is set, similar to SD13, except for cherry, which is a single symbol, is set. It is determined whether or not a small role winning flag or a replay winning flag indicating that a small role winning is to be generated is set (SD).
21). If the determination in SD21 is NO, that is, if neither the small role winning flag indicating that a small role winning other than cherry is generated nor the replay winning flag is set, the other reels are stopped and It is determined whether or not it is present (SD22). Then, at the stage where the other reels have not stopped yet, in order to execute the pull-in control for generating the regular bonus prize, it is determined whether or not there is a bonus symbol "BAR" within four symbols from the current symbol position. It is determined (SD26), and if there is a bonus symbol, a process of drawing the bonus symbol on the activated line and stopping it is executed (SD27). After that, SD11
Proceed to. On the other hand, if there is no bonus symbol within four symbols from the current symbol position, the control for generating a regular bonus prize in the current game is not performed, and the determination of NO is made in SD26, and the process proceeds to SD28. In addition, even if the determination of NO is made by SD26, the state of the bonus winning flag being set is maintained, so that the bonus winning flag becomes effective in the next game, and the bonus symbol is stopped on the activated line again. Attempts are made to control the sound. Then, the attempt is repeatedly executed until the bonus symbol actually stops on the valid pay line.

If it is determined in SD22 that another reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not there is a bonus symbol on the activated line (SD23). If not, proceed to SD28. If there is a bonus symbol, it is determined whether or not a bonus symbol that can be stopped on the active line of the stopped bonus symbol is within four symbols from the current symbol position (SD24). In some cases, control is performed to draw the bonus symbol on the activated line of the bonus symbol of the stopped reel and stop the bonus symbol (SD25). Thereafter, the flow advances to SD11. On the other hand, SD2
When it is determined that there is no bonus symbol that can be stopped on the activated line of the stopped bonus symbol within 4 symbols, control for generating a regular bonus prize in the current game is performed. No determination is made in SD24 without any change, and SD28 (FIG. 1)
Proceed to 9). Then, control is performed to stop the reels so that a regular bonus prize is generated again in the next game.

At SD20, it is determined that the bonus winning flag is set, and at SD21, one of the small role winning flag and the replay winning flag indicating that a small role winning other than cherry is generated. If it is determined that the winning flag is set,
In order to give priority to the reel pull-in control for generating a small role prize or a replay prize over the reel pull-in control for generating a regular bonus prize, SD
22 to SD27 are not executed, and SD28
Proceed to (FIG. 19). However, if the small role winning flag is a flag indicating that a small role winning by cherry is to be generated, a NO determination is made in SD21 and the process proceeds to SD22. At the same time, the cherry symbol is stopped, and there is room for a combined winning of a regular bonus prize and a small portion prize by the cherry symbol.

Referring to FIG. 19, if it is determined in SD20 that the bonus winning flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not the small role winning flag has been set (SD28), and the small role winning flag has been determined. Is set, it is determined whether or not another reel is stopped (SD29).

If it is determined in SD29 that the other reels have not stopped yet, the small win symbol corresponding to the type of the small win winning flag set is within four symbols from the current symbol position. Is determined (SD33), and in some cases, the small symbol is stopped on the activated line (SD3).
4) Go to SD11. On the other hand, if there is no small symbol within four symbols from the current symbol position, a negative determination is made in SD33, and control for generating a small winning combination in the current game is not performed. Proceed to).

If it is determined in SD29 that another reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not there is a small symbol on the activated line (SD30).
Go to 5. If there is a small symbol on the activated line, it is determined whether or not a small symbol that can be stopped on the activated line of the stopped small symbol is within four symbols from the current symbol position. (SD31). If there is no such small winning symbol, the process proceeds to SD35 (FIG. 20). In some cases, however, a small reel symbol that stops the small winning symbol is stopped so that multiple types of small winning symbols do not cause a composite winning. Control to stop on the active line of the role symbol is performed (SD3
2). Thereby, for example, a composite prize in which a prize by the single symbol “Cherry” and a prize by the small symbol symbol “watermelon” occur simultaneously is prohibited. Thereafter, the flow advances to SD11.

Referring to FIG. 20, if it is determined in SD28 that the small role winning flag is not set,
It is determined whether the replay winning flag or the JACIN winning flag is set (SD35). When it is determined that the replay winning flag or the JACIN winning flag is set, it is determined whether or not another reel is stopped (SD41).

If it is determined in SD41 that the other reels have not stopped yet, the replay symbol "JA"
It is determined whether or not "C" is within four symbols from the current symbol position (SD45). If so, the replay symbol is stopped on the activated line in SD46, and then the process proceeds to SD11. On the other hand, when there is no replay symbol within four symbols ahead of the current symbol position, a determination of NO is made in SD45, and a prize (“JA”) corresponding to the winning flag in the current game.
The control proceeds to SD11 (FIG. 16) without performing the control for generating the CIN “winning or replay winning”.

If it is determined in SD41 that another reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not there is a replay symbol on the activated line (SD42).
The process proceeds to D45. In some cases, it is determined whether or not the replay symbol that can be stopped on the active line of the stopped replay symbol is within four symbols from the current symbol position (SD43). If the replay symbol is not within four symbols from the current symbol position, the process proceeds to SD11 (FIG. 16), but in some cases, the process proceeds to SD44 so that small roles are not aligned at the same time (so that a small portion win does not occur). 2), after the control of stopping the replay symbol on the activated line of the replay symbol of the reel stopped is performed (SD44),
Proceed to SD11 (FIG. 16).

[0212] In SD35, the replay winning flag is also set to JACI.
When it is determined that the N winning flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the other two reels are stopped (SD36). After the control for stopping the symbols so as not to be aligned (SD37), SD11 (FIG. 16)
Proceed to.

When it is determined in SD36 that the other two reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not the reel currently stopped is the left reel (S36).
D38) If it is not the left reel, the symbol is immediately stopped (SD39), and the process proceeds to SD11 (FIG. 16). On the other hand, if the stop target is the left reel, stop control is performed so that the single symbol “Cherry” does not stop on the activated line (SD40), and the process proceeds to SD11 (FIG. 16).
In other words, even if it is determined in the previous SD28 that the small win flag is not set, if the single symbol "Cherry" is stopped on the activated line, the small win is established. In this case, the single symbol "cherry" is forcibly shifted so as not to stop on the activated line and then stopped.

If no prize corresponding to each winning flag is generated even though the JACIN winning flag, the small role winning flag, or the replay winning flag is set, at the end of one game. A process for clearing the winning flag is performed (see SF17 in FIG. 22). Therefore, in this case, the JACIN winning combination or the replay winning is invalidated.

Referring to FIG. 21, in the winning determination processing, first, it is determined whether or not a bonus game flag is set (SE1). If the bonus game flag is set, the bonus game counter is decremented and updated (-1) (SE3). Here, the bonus game counter counts the number of regular bonus games provided for a maximum of 12 consecutive times as the maximum allowable game number (=
This is a counter that counts down from 12).

Next, it is determined whether or not the activated line has a JAC winning (SE4). If there is no JAC winning, the process proceeds to the medal payout process. However, if there is a JAC winning, the scheduled payout number is set to 15 and the JAC winning counter is updated by subtraction (-1) (SE5). In addition,
The JAC winning counter is a counter that counts down the number of times a JAC winning has occurred in a regular bonus game provided up to 12 times continuously from the maximum allowable number of JAC winnings (= 8). Next, after a process of blinking the activated line in which the winning has occurred is performed (SE6), the process proceeds to a medal payout process.

When it is determined in SE1 that the bonus game flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag has been set (SE).
2). If the big bonus game flag is set, the big bonus game counter is decremented and updated (-
1) is performed (SE7). The big bonus game counter is a counter that counts down the number of small win games provided in a maximum of 30 games based on the occurrence of a big bonus prize from the maximum continuous provided number (= 30).

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a JACIN winning in the activated line (SE8). If there is no JACIN winning, the process proceeds to SE10. If there is a JACIN winning, the bonus game counter is set to “12”,
The JAC winning counter is set to “8”, the bonus game flag is set, and the expected payout number is set to “5” (SE9). After that, the processing shifts to a medal payout process. The JAC winning counter is a counter that counts down the number of JAC winnings in the regular bonus game provided continuously up to 12 times from the maximum allowable winning number (= 8).

If it is determined in SE2 that the big bonus game flag is not set, it is determined whether or not there is a winning on the payline (SE10). If there is no winning on the activated line, the process proceeds to a medal payout process. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a prize on the activated line,
A process of blinking the activated line in which the winning has occurred is performed (SE11). When a prize occurs on a plurality of activated lines, the activated lines on which the prize is activated are blinked. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is a big bonus winning (SE12). If it is determined that the winning is not a big bonus, it is determined whether or not the winning is a regular bonus winning (SE14). If it is determined that the winning is not a regular bonus winning, whether the winning is a replay winning is determined. (SE1)
6). If it is determined that the winning is not a replay winning, the winning is a small winning combination, so the number of scheduled payouts corresponding to each small winning is set (SE18), and thereafter, the process proceeds to a medal payout process.

If it is determined in SE12 that a big bonus has been won, the big bonus game counter is set to "30", the bonus number counter is set to "3", the big bonus winning flag is cleared, and the payout is made. The scheduled number is set to "15", the big bonus game flag is set, the big bonus acquired number counter is reset to 0, and the bonus type notification lamp 262 is erased (SE13). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a medal payout process. Here, the bonus number counter is set to JACIN during the second special game state in which the big bonus game is provided.
The number of times the winning has occurred and the first special gaming state in which the regular bonus game is provided is determined by the maximum allowable number (=
The counter counts down from 3). The big bonus game flag is a flag indicating that the game to be started is a big bonus game (including a small bonus game and a regular bonus game based on “JACIN”). This is a counter for counting the net number of medals obtained by the player during the period (during the second special game state).

On the other hand, if it is determined by SE14 that the winning is a regular bonus, the bonus game counter is set to “12” and the JAC winning counter is set to “8”.
, The bonus winning flag is deleted, the expected payout number is set to “15”, and a process of setting a bonus game flag is performed (SE15). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a medal payout process. The bonus game flag is a flag indicating that the game played by the player is a regular bonus game.

If it is determined in SE16 that a replay has been won, a replay flag is set (S16).
E17) The process proceeds to a medal payout process. Here, the replay flag is a flag indicating that the game being played by the player is a replay game.
At 5, it is determined whether the replay flag is set.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the medal payout process. In the medal payout process,
First, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts has reached the expected number of payouts (SF1). If not, it is determined whether or not the credit counter has reached its upper limit of "50" ( SF2). If it is determined that the credit counter has not reached the upper limit, the credit counter is incremented by "1" because the credit counter still has enough storage, and the number of payouts is incremented by "1" accordingly. The process is executed (SF3), and the process returns to SF1. As a result, the number of credits displayed on the credit display section 24 is updated by one. When it is determined that the credit counter has reached the upper limit value, a process of paying out one medal and adding "1" to the payout amount is executed (SF6), and the process returns to SF1. Then, the processing of SF3 or SF6 is repeatedly executed until the number of payouts = the expected number of payouts, and the payout of medals or addition to the credit counter is performed each time. When the number of payouts reaches the expected number of payouts, SF1 Is determined as NO.

[0224] If a negative determination is made in SF1,
It is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set (SF4). If the big bonus game flag is set, the payout number is added to the big bonus acquired number counter (SF5). Thereby, the number of medals obtained by the player during the big bonus game is calculated.

Subsequently, referring to FIG. 22, when the big bonus game flag is not set, or after the payout number is added to the big bonus acquired number counter,
It is determined whether a bonus game flag is set (SF7). If the bonus game flag has not been set, the process proceeds to SF17 described below.

If it is determined in SF7 that the bonus game flag has been set, it is determined whether or not one of the bonus game counter and the JAC winning counter has a count value of 0 (step S7). SF
8). If the count value of any of the counters is not 0, the end condition of the first special game state in which the regular bonus game is provided is not satisfied,
The process proceeds to SF17 without executing the process of deleting the bonus game flag and the like in SF9 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of one of the counters is 0, the bonus game counter and the JAC winning counter are reset because the end condition of the first special gaming state is satisfied, and the bonus game counter is reset. The game flag is deleted (S
F9). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set (SF10). If the big bonus game flag has not been set, the process proceeds to SF17 described later.

If it is determined in SF10 that the bonus game flag is set, the bonus number counter is decremented and updated (−1) (SF11), and one of the big bonus game counter and the bonus number counter is performed. It is determined whether or not the count value is 0 (SF12). If the count value of any of the counters is not 0, the end condition of the second special game state in which the big bonus game is provided is not satisfied, and the big bonus game flag and the like are set in SF13 described later. The process proceeds to SF17 without performing the erasing process. On the other hand, when the count value of any of the counters is 0, the big bonus game counter and the bonus number counter are reset because the end condition of the second special game state is satisfied, and the big bonus game counter is reset. The bonus game flag is deleted (SF13), and game over is set (SF14). Thereby, the SA
1 makes a determination of YES, and the game is not restarted unless a reset operation is performed.

Next, a process of displaying the value of the big bonus acquired number counter on the game number display 216 (see FIG. 3) is executed (SF15). As a result, the number of obtained big bonuses is displayed for a predetermined time on the bonus game number display section 25 (see FIG. 1) provided with the game number display 216. In this way, while the second special game state is continuing, the number of big bonus acquisitions is not displayed,
Only when the second special game state ends, the display of the number-of-bonus-games display section 25 is switched to display the number obtained in the second special game state for the first time. That the special game state has ended.

Next, a process of deleting (= 0) the count value of the big bonus number counter is executed (SF1).
6). Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a process of deleting the JACIN winning flag, the small role winning flag, and the replay winning flag is executed (SF17). As a result, the JACIN winning flag, the small role winning flag, or the replay winning flag set in the current game is prohibited from being carried over to the next game. On the other hand, since the big bonus winning flag and the bonus winning flag are not erased and their flag values are maintained as they are, even if the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set, this game If no big bonus prize or regular bonus prize does not occur in, the value of the winning flag in the current game is used as it is in the next game.

[0230] Modifications and features of the embodiment of the invention described above are listed below. (1) In the above embodiment, the big bonus game A
A plurality of special game states that are advantageous to the player are constituted by game states in which the expected value of the number of acquired coins is increased by mainly increasing the probability of occurrence of the small combination as in B and B. However, the "plural types of special game states advantageous to the player" are not limited to this. For example, the CT state and the concentration state can also be cited as examples of “a plurality of types of special game states advantageous to the player”.

Here, the concentrated state is a gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a game called a “single bonus game” increases and a “single bonus game” occurs intensively. The “concentration state” can also be included in “a plurality of types of special game states advantageous to the player”.

The CT state is, for example, a game state controlled after the end of the big bonus game, and the reel control is basically changed from the pull-in control to the non-control, except for some exceptions, so that the player can control the game. This is a game state in which the symbol stops immediately at the timing when the game is performed. In principle, in the CT state in which the reel pull-in control is not performed, a large number of small winning combinations can be obtained compared to the game in which the reel pull-in control is performed, as long as the pushing is carefully performed. The CT state is when the net number of medals after entering the CT state (the difference between the number of medals obtained in the CT state and the number of medals used in the game in the CT state) exceeds a predetermined number, or in the CT state. When the number of middle games has reached the predetermined number of games, the earlier one of the end conditions is satisfied, thereby ending the game. When the big bonus winning flag is set by the internal control of the slot machine and it is determined that the big bonus is to be generated, the CT state ends even if the end condition is not satisfied.

[0233] The case where the reel control is the pull-in control in the CT state means that a big bonus, a regular bonus, or a replay game to be described later is determined to be generated by control inside the slot machine, and
Although the control inside the slot machine does not determine that a big bonus, a regular bonus, or a replay game described later is to be generated, a pressing operation is performed at a timing for generating any of them. .

(2) In the above embodiment, the type of the big bonus to be generated is notified by turning on or off the notification lamp 262. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, instead of using only one notification lamp, a separate notification lamp may be provided according to the type of big bonus to notify the type of the generated big bonus, or one notification lamp may be turned on. Alternatively, the type of the big bonus to be generated may be notified by changing the color or the pattern of the blink when blinking. Further, the type of the big bonus may be notified audibly, such as not only visually notifying a lamp but also generating a distinctive sound effect according to the type of the big bonus. . Further, when the stop button notice sound is generated, the stop button notice sound may be generated only when a bonus symbol is present on the activated line.

(3) In this embodiment, the big bonus type determining counter for determining the type of the big bonus is a random R counter used for determining whether or not all winnings are to be generated. Although it is provided separately, the type of the big bonus may be determined using the counter value of the random R counter. Further, it may be shared with another arbitrary counter.

(4) In the embodiment described above, “JACIN” is used as the type of the big bonus as described above.
, The expected value of the number of coins won during the big bonus is changed by changing the winning combination of the main role, but the present invention is limited to this embodiment. However, it is only necessary that two or more types of big bonuses can be generated. For example, for one big bonus, a so-called CT game state may be generated after the end of the big bonus game, and for the other big bonus, such a CT game state may not be generated.

As another example, the probability of replay occurring after the end of one big bonus may be higher than that after the end of the other big bonus. Also, by changing the stop control table used for reel control in one big bonus from the stop control table used in reel control in the other big bonus, the probability of winning is changed by changing the reel stop control. Is also good.

(5) The timing of the big bonus notification is not limited to the example described above, and various modifications can be considered. For example, if the big bonus flag is set, it will inform you that you will be playing,
The notification may be stopped every time the game ends. By doing so, since the player can check each time, the possibility of the player overlooking the big bonus notification is reduced. Also, the notification by the notification lamp 262 may be performed immediately when the big bonus flag is established and its type is determined internally. As the timing of stopping the notification, the notification by the notification lamp 262 may be continued until the state in which the big bonus flag is set ends. Further, in the case where one of the two types of the big bonus is, for example, the one in the above-mentioned CT game state after the end of the normal big bonus game, the notification is temporarily ended when the symbols of the big bonus are completed, and the normal Big bonus game is over and CT
The notification may be restarted once the game starts or at a predetermined timing during the big bonus game.

(6) In this embodiment, the occurrence of the big bonus is announced based on whether or not the announcement sound is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal sound is generated when the stop button is operated, or the bonus announcement is performed. May be notified depending on whether a special sound is generated. Further, when a bonus is generated by notifying only with the second button, a premium effect may be added to a case where the bonus is generated when the bonus is not generated.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a warning sound is generated at a predetermined probability when the first stop button and the second stop button are operated. by this,
Even if there is no notice at the time of operating the first stop button, there is a possibility that the notice is given at the time of operating the second stop button, so that there is an effect that the player's expectation is maintained.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a warning sound may be generated with a predetermined probability at only one of the timings. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the probability of whether or not to give a notice is changed only depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. This may be used to change the probability of advance notice.

In the above-described embodiment, even if the big bonus flag is not set, a notice is given at a certain probability. However, the present invention is not limited to such a notice method. May be set at a certain probability when the flag is set, and may not be set at all when the big bonus flag is not set.

(7) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0243]

Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems (1) The slot machine 1 has a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed, and all the displays of the plurality of variable display units are displayed. When a result is derived and displayed, one game is completed, and a predetermined prize is generated when the display results of the plurality of variable display portions have a predetermined display mode.

The variable display device (reel unit) 60 constitutes the variable display device. Each of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R that can be visually recognized through the see-through window 43 forms a plurality of variable display units whose display state can be changed. The predetermined prize is constituted by a small part prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize or the like.

The control section 260 constitutes game control means capable of controlling the gaming state of the slot machine to any one of a plurality of special gaming states advantageous to the player.

SB15, SB16a, SB16 in FIG.
b and SB16c constitute a pre-determining means for determining in advance whether or not it is possible to shift to any of the plurality of special game states. The big bonus games A and B constitute a plurality of types of special game states that are advantageous for the player.

A display result determining means for determining the relationship between all display results of the plurality of variable display portions and the predetermined display mode is disclosed by SE12 and SE13 and SE14 and SE16 in FIG. .

The notification lamp 262 in FIG. 1 and SD1 in FIG.
2, SD17a, SD17b, SD17c, SD17d
Before the determination by the display result determination unit, the game state of the slot machine is set to the predetermined condition, provided that the determination by the advance determination unit is made possible to shift to any one of the plurality of special game states. A notifying means for notifying which of a plurality of special game states can be shifted to is disclosed.

(2) If it is determined in SD14 of FIG. 17 that other reels are stopped, and if it is determined in SD15 that there is no big bonus symbol on the activated line, then the second game in the game is executed. Is stopped, the determination in SD17b is always "NO", and the SD17c, SD17d and SD17
The processing of e is not performed. Therefore, in the game, if the condition that the display result of the variable display unit capable of shifting to the plurality of special game states cannot be obtained is established in advance, the notification by the notification unit may not be performed. It has been disclosed.

When the big bonus flag is carried over and a winning combination of a small role or a replay other than cherry is won, the winning combination flag of the small role or the replay has priority over the big bonus flag. for that reason,
If it is determined in SD13 of FIG. 17 that the small role other than cherry or the replay winning flag has been set, the processing does not proceed to SD14 and below, and if the second reel stops in the game, the processing proceeds from SD17b to SD1.
7e is not performed. Therefore, even in this case, in the game, if the condition that the display result of the variable display unit capable of shifting to the plurality of special game states cannot be obtained is satisfied in advance, the notification by the notification unit is not performed. Is disclosed.

(3) If it is determined in SD12 of FIG. 17 that the big bonus winning flag is set, if it is determined that the stop processing of the second reel is determined in SD17a, and the active line is determined in SD17b. SD17c when it is determined that there is a bonus symbol tempai on the top
And the notification of the type of the big bonus is performed by SD17d or SD17e, so that the notification means stops the variable display when all but one of the plurality of variable display units are stopped. It is disclosed that the notification is made when the display result of the section is a combination that may shift to the special game state.

(4) The notification lamp 262 that has started lighting or blinking in SD17d or SD17e is turned off in SE13 only after it is determined that a big bonus has been won in SE12 in FIG. Has been continued. Thereby, the notifying unit changes the gaming state of the plurality of types of special gaming states until the display result determining unit determines that a display result capable of shifting to the special gaming state is obtained. Continue to be notified of which of these can be transferred.

(5) Speaker 3 of FIGS. 1 and 2
6, 240 and 241, SB24 to SB29 in FIG.
And SB30 to SB35, SB44, 47 and 50 in FIG. 14, and SC1 to SC6 in FIG. For example, is disclosed.

(6) SB25 and SB31 in FIG.
Also, as shown by SC3 and SC6 in FIG. 15, the notice sound is generated in several stages in one game, so that the notice means can perform a plurality of notices before the notification means is activated. It is disclosed that a notice can be given at a stage.

(7) The notice sound generation (SC3 and SC6 in FIG. 15) in SBs 44, 47 and 50 in FIG. 14 is executed when a reel operation is performed in SBs 42, 45 and 48 respectively. Notice means,
It is disclosed that a notice can be given at a timing according to an operation on the slot machine by a player.

[0256]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, when the player can shift to the special game state, the variable display section is provided. An appropriate stop operation can be performed to appropriately derive and display the display result of. As a result, there is an effect that the loss of the player can be reduced as compared with the case where the player performs the stop operation without looking at it. Further, since the type of the special game state can be known in advance, the player can have a sense of security with respect to the special game state that occurs.

According to the present invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, whether or not to be notified is determined based on whether a plurality of conditions are satisfied or not. Even if it is not performed, there is an expectation that the transition to the special game state is possible, and there is an effect that the interest of the game is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, all of the plurality of variable display portions except for one are stopped. Then, when the display result of the stopped variable display unit is a combination that may shift to the special game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by notifying.

According to the present invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the player can overlook the notification of the type of the special game state by the notification means. The effect that it can prevent is produced.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, whether or not it is possible to shift to the special game state before the operation of the notification means is announced with a certain probability. Therefore, there is an effect that the degree of expectation of the player for the special game state can be further increased.

According to the present invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, a notice as to whether or not a special game state can be generated is made at a plurality of timings during the game. This has the effect of maintaining the expectation of the player during the game.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the fifth or sixth aspect of the present invention, the player can grasp the timing at which a special game state is to be announced. It has the effect that it can be done.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining an internal structure of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a development view showing a symbol drawn on the outer periphery of the reel.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a small bonus game provided based on a big bonus A prize, or various small prize winnings or “JACI”.
It is a figure showing the probability that N ″ occurs.

FIG. 7: Various small role winnings or “JACI” in a small role game provided based on the big bonus B winning.
It is a figure showing the probability that N ″ occurs.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining processing contents of a game start processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining processing contents of a game start processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel rotation process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel rotation process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel rotation process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel rotation process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel rotation process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a stop button notice processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel stop process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel stop process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel stop process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel stop process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a reel stop process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a winning determination process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a medal payout process.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a slot machine, 23L, 23C, 23R are reels, 25 is a bonus game number display section, 29L, 29
C and 29R are stop buttons, 33 is a start lever,
34 is a game effect lamp unit, 15 and 235 are weight lamps, 36, 240 and 241 are speakers, 260 is a control unit, and 262 is a notification lamp.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed, and a display result is derived and displayed for all of the plurality of variable display units, thereby obtaining one display.
A slot machine in which a predetermined prize is generated when a game ends and a display result of the plurality of variable display units is in a predetermined display mode, wherein a gaming state of the slot machine is changed to a plurality of slots that are advantageous to a player. A game control means that can be controlled to any of a variety of special game states; a pre-determination means that determines in advance whether or not a transition to any of the plurality of special game states is possible; and a plurality of variable display units. A display result determination unit that determines a relationship between a display result for all of the display modes and the predetermined display mode; and that the determination unit determines that a transition to any one of the plurality of types of special game states is possible. As a condition, before the determination by the display result determination means, a notification means for notifying which of the plurality of types of special game states the gaming state of the slot machine can be shifted to is provided. A slot machine characterized by including: 2. In the game, if a condition that a display result of the variable display unit capable of shifting to the plurality of kinds of special game states cannot be obtained is established in advance, the notification by the notification unit is not performed. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The notifying means, when all but one of the plurality of variable display units are stopped, the display result of the stopped variable display unit shifts to the special game state. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification is given when the combination is likely to occur. 4. 4. The informing means changes the plurality of types of special game until the display result determining means determines that a display result capable of shifting to the special game state is obtained. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is continuously notified which of the states can be shifted. 5. In a stage prior to the operation of the notifying means, if it is possible to shift to any one of the special game states, the information processing apparatus further comprises a notifying means capable of notifying to that effect with a certain probability. The slot machine according to claim 1. 6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein the notice means can make a notice at a plurality of stages before the notification means operates. 7. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein said notice means is capable of giving notice at a timing according to an operation on said slot machine by a player.