JP2006158670A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine with relaxed time restriction on the operation of each operating part, etc. and with original game contents. <P>SOLUTION: When at least two operations among the action for setting the number of betting in a period other than a bet number setting possible period (specifically, the operation of loading tokens or the operation of a bet button 7), the operation of a start lever 5 in a period other than a reel starting possible period, and the operation of reel stop buttons 4a-4c in a period other than a reel stopping possible period (hereinafter called irregular operations) are executed, and if the order of the irregular operations and the order of the output of predetermined irregular signals for collation are identical, the information to inform a player of the next bonus time or the information to inform the player of the number of games played after the termination of a SC (a bonus releasing mode) is displayed on a display screen 2a of a display device 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine including a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface.

  A conventional slot machine includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface, and these reels can be visually recognized from a display window of a front panel. In addition, a medal slot, a bet button, a start lever, a plurality of reel stop buttons, etc. are provided on the front of the main body, and the number of bets can be increased when a player operates the bet button or inserts a medal into the medal slot. When the start lever is operated, all the reels start to rotate all at once, and when the reel stop buttons are operated sequentially, the reels corresponding to the respective buttons stop rotating sequentially. When the stop symbol is a winning combination, a profit is paid out based on the number of bets.

  By the way, it is well known that conventional slot machines have a bet number settable period in which the bet number can be actually set. This betting number setting possible period is a period during which the operation is accepted by the machine when the player actually inserts a medal as a game medium or operates the bet button. On the contrary, even if a medal is inserted or a bet button is operated during a period other than the betting number setting period, such an action is not accepted by the machine side, and the insertion or button operation is invalid. For example, the operation of the bet button while the reel is rotating is not accepted by the machine side and is processed as an invalid operation. Then, when a new betable number setting period starts, a new medal insertion or bet button operation can be received by the machine side (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  It is also well known that a conventional slot machine has a reel startable period in which the reel can be rotated. That is, if the start lever is operated during this reel startable period, the reel starts rotating. On the other hand, even if the start lever is operated outside this reel startable period, the start of the reel is restricted, or the player's operation is not accepted by the machine side and becomes invalid (for example, see Patent Document 1). ). For example, the operation of the start lever in the state where there is no setting of the number of bets due to the insertion of medals, etc. is an operation contrary to a predetermined operation procedure (insertion of medals, etc. → start lever operation), so it is not accepted by the machine side. It was being treated as an invalid operation.

  Further, it is well known that a conventional slot machine has a reel stop possible period in which the reel can be stopped. In other words, if the reel stop button is operated during this reel stop possible period, the reel stops rotating, but even if the reel stop button is operated outside the reel stop possible period, this operation is not accepted by the machine and is invalid. (See, for example, Patent Document 2). For example, as a period other than the reel stoppable period, a period in which the corresponding reel is in a stopped state can be exemplified.

JP 63-102784 A JP 2004-222947 A

  However, if the period during which the bet number can be set in this way, or the period during which the reels can be started or stopped, is set too strictly, the player can Since the operation of the bet button, the start lever, and the reel stop button is repeated many times according to the operation procedure, the game may become very monotonous when the game is prolonged.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel slot machine that can solve the above problems.

  The present invention has a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a plurality of reels visible from the front, a game medium insertion slot into which a game medium is inserted, a bet number input operation unit for inputting a bet number, Reel start operation unit for instructing rotation start of reel, reel stop operation unit for instructing rotation stop of reel, and operation for inputting game medium into game medium insertion slot or inputting bet number during a predetermined bet number setting period A betting number setting signal output means for outputting a betting number setting signal when the operation section is operated, and a reel starting signal output means for outputting a reel starting signal when the reel starting operation section is operated in a predetermined reel startable period And a reel stop signal output means for outputting a reel stop signal when the reel stop operation unit is operated during a predetermined reel stop possible period, and a bet number is set when a bet number setting signal is output. Game control means for starting rotation of all the reels when the signal is output, and stopping the rotation of the reels when the reel stop signal is output, and paying out profit when the combination of the stop symbols is a winning combination; In the slot machine provided with the betting number setting signal output means, the betting number setting irregularity signal is output when there is an operation of inserting a gaming medium into the gaming medium insertion slot or an operation of the betting number input operation unit in addition to the betting number setting possible period. The reel start signal output means outputs a reel start irregular signal when there is an operation of the reel start operation section in addition to the reel startable period, and the reel stop signal output means In addition to the possible period, if the reel stop operation unit is operated, a reel stop irregular signal is output, and the game control means also includes a betting number setting irregular signal, a reel start irregular signal. , And an irregular operation composite reception game state for determining whether or not the abnormal operation composite reception gaming state is received by receiving at least two irregular signals among the reel stop abnormal signals, and the irregular operation composite reception When it is determined that the gaming state, at least two selected from the reception order of the irregular signal related to the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state, the betting number setting variable signal, the reel start irregular signal, and the reel stop irregular signal When it is determined that both orders are matched with the anomaly signal order matching control process in which the above-described anomalous signals are ordered and checked against the matching anomaly signal order to determine whether or not both orders match. Has a control content for executing a special action execution control process for executing a special action that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal action. (Claim 1).

  In such a configuration, an act of setting the bet number set in a period other than the bet number setting period (specifically, an operation of inserting a game medium or an operation of a bet number input operation unit), a reel startable period The operation of the reel start operation unit set in a period other than the above, or the operation of the reel stop operation unit set in a period other than the period in which the reel can be stopped (hereinafter, these operations are referred to as irregular operations), satisfying predetermined requirements, The special operation is performed. Therefore, anomalous operations that have been processed as invalid operations in the past may not be processed as such in the present invention. Thereby, since the restriction | limiting with time about operation etc. of each operation part is eased, it becomes possible to operate various operation parts in various orders or periods. Here, since the anomalous operation is an exceptional operation, if a player executes this exceptional anomaly operation more than once, a clear intention will appear for that operation. It is thought that there is. Furthermore, in the present invention, the special operation is executed only when the irregular operations are performed in a predetermined order. Therefore, the player operates each operation unit while taking this into consideration. A strategic element is added to the operation. In this way, the game mode in which the player intentionally and strategically operates the operation unit intentionally and special operations advantageous to the player are executed is novel and rich in change, and the game's interest is improved Will be. Note that special operations that are advantageous to the player include operations for selecting a lottery table with a high winning lottery probability, and operations for specially disclosing game information different from the game information displayed in the normal gaming state, etc. Can be proposed. If it is determined that the reception order and the verification irregular signal order do not match, normal control may be continued as it is.

  Further, when it is determined that the reception order does not match the verification irregular signal order, a normal operation execution control process for executing a predetermined normal operation corresponding to the irregular operation may be separately executed ( Claim 2). In this case, it is possible to make the control content different from the normal control.

  Further, in the configuration described above, the game control means stores a plurality of matching irregular signal order setting tables each having a different matching irregular signal order set, and an irregular signal order setting table memory for matching, An irregular operation order storage holding memory for storing and holding the operation reception order as reception order data is provided, and at any given timing, one of the verification irregular signal order setting tables is selected from the verification irregular signal order setting table memory. Anomaly signal order setting table for collation has control contents for executing a lottery control process, and the anomaly signal order collation control process includes the reception order data stored in the anomaly operation order memory holding memory, and the anomaly signal order for the lottery collation A configuration is proposed in which the control content for collating with the setting table is executed (claim 3).

  In such a configuration, the order of the irregular signal for verification changes at every predetermined timing (for example, for each game), and does the order of the irregular operation performed by the player match the order of the irregular signal for verification? You will expect no. Further, not only the sense of expectation is stimulated, but also the excitement of trying to match the lottery-checked irregular signal order with the irregular operation order.

  In addition, in the above configuration, the game control means includes a role lottery probability table memory for storing a role lottery probability table in which a role lottery probability is set, and executes a role lottery based on the role lottery probability table. In the configuration, the role lottery probability table memory has a first role lottery probability table in which the role lottery probability is a predetermined first role lottery probability, and the role lottery probability is higher than the first role lottery probability. A second role lottery probability table having a certain second role lottery probability is stored, and the normal operation executed in the normal operation execution control process executes the role lottery based on the first role lottery probability table. There is proposed a configuration in which the special operation executed in the special operation execution control process is to execute the role lottery based on the second role lottery probability table (claim 4).

  In such a configuration, the special action is advantageous to the player in that the winning lottery probability is higher than that of the normal action, so that the probability of winning is also increased. By adopting such a configuration, the player expects that the order of the irregular operations matches the irregular signal order for verification and the winning lottery probability is increased. In addition, in order to increase the winning lottery probability, the game is eager to match the order of the irregular signal for verification with the order of the irregular operation.

  The game control means includes a game information table memory for storing a basic game information table having predetermined basic game information data and a special game information table having special game information data having a larger amount of information than the basic game information data. In addition, a display screen is provided on the front surface, and a display device is provided for displaying basic game information based on the basic game information table and special game information based on the special game information table on the display screen. In the configuration, the normal operation executed in the normal operation execution control process of the game control means is to display basic game information on the display screen of the display device, and the special operation executed in the special operation execution control process is It is good also as a structure which displays special game information on the display screen of a display apparatus (Claim 5).

  In such a configuration, the special operation is advantageous to the player in that the amount of information is larger than that of the normal operation, and therefore an accurate determination can be made based on the information. For example, as basic game information, historical information of BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) that can be seen by the player has been mentioned, while special game information is in a high probability state. Information for notifying that, or information notifying that the high probability state has ended. By adopting such a configuration, the player expects the special game information to be disclosed with the order of the irregular operations matching the order of the irregular signal for verification. In addition, in order to display the special game information, the game is ambitious to match the order of the irregular signal for verification with the order of the irregular operation.

  In the slot machine of the present invention, when it is determined that it is in the irregular operation composite reception gaming state, the reception order of the irregular signals related to the irregular operation composite reception gaming state is compared with the verification irregular signal order, and both orders are matched. If it is determined whether or not the two are in order, the special operation is executed (Claim 1), so that the timing restrictions on the operation of each operation unit are relaxed. As a result, various operation modes are produced, and there is an effect that the game content is varied. In addition, when a player intentionally and strategically operates anomalous irregular operations in a predetermined order, the game mode in which special actions advantageous to the player are executed is novel and rich in change, and the game's interest Has the effect of dramatically improving.

  Further, when it is determined that the reception order does not match the verification irregular signal order, the normal operation execution control process for executing a predetermined normal operation corresponding to the irregular operation is separately executed ( (2) The control content can be made different from the normal control, and there is an effect that various game contents can be realized.

  The game control means draws one of the verification irregular signal order setting tables from the verification irregular signal order setting table memory at every predetermined timing, receives the reception order data, and the selected verification irregular signal order setting table; (Claim 3), the order of the irregular signal for collation changes at every predetermined timing, and whether the player's own irregular operation order matches the order of the irregular signal for verification. In addition to stimulating the feelings of expectation or not, the gambling mind that tries to match the lottery-ordered irregular signal order for matching with the order of the irregular operation is also stimulated. Therefore, the outstanding effect which the interest property of a game improves arises.

  In addition, the normal action is to execute the role lottery based on the first role lottery probability table, and the special action is the second role lottery probability that is higher than the first role lottery probability. When configured to execute the role lottery based on the table (Claim 4), the player expects that the order of the irregular operation matches the irregular signal order for verification and the role lottery probability is increased, In order to increase the role lottery probability, the game is eager to match the order of the irregular signal for verification with the order of the irregular operation. Therefore, the outstanding effect which the interest property of a game improves arises.

  Further, when the normal operation is to display basic game information and the special operation is to display special game information (Claim 5), the player is required to check that the order of the irregular operation is an irregular signal for verification. Expecting that the special game information is disclosed in accordance with the order, and that the special game information is displayed in order to display the special game information in an ambitious manner to match the order of the irregular signal for verification and the order of the irregular operation; Become. Therefore, the outstanding effect which the interest property of a game improves arises.

<First Example>
A slot machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a gaming machine main body 14 having a front rectangular shape, and three reels 3 a, 3 b, 3 c that individually rotate forward are provided side by side inside the gaming machine main body 14. A plurality of symbols x (see FIG. 2) are provided on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3a to 3c, and each reel 3a, 3b is passed through three display windows 6a, 6b, 6c opened in the front panel 14a. , 3c A part of the front surface is visible from the front.

  Here, the symbol x will be described in more detail. The symbols x are formed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “R (replay)”, “cherry”, “bell”, “lemon” are included as the symbol x, and each reel 3a to 3c. The symbol sequence 30a, 30b, 30c which is characteristic of FIG.

  In addition, a start lever 5 protrudes from the front surface of the gaming machine main body 14 at a position to the left of the center. The start lever 5 commands rotation start of the reels 3a to 3c. When the player depresses the start lever 5 with predetermined requirements, the start lever 5 is built in the gaming machine main body 14 as a trigger. The reeling device 34 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and the reels 3a to 3c connected to the spinning device 34 start to rotate all at once. Thereby, it is visually recognized through the display windows 6a to 6c that the symbol x on the reels 3a to 3c moves from the upper side to the lower side.

  A bet button 7 is provided diagonally to the left of the left display window 6a. This bet button 7 is used to input a bet number. On the other hand, a medal slot 8 is disposed diagonally to the right of the right display window 6c. This medal insertion operation into the medal insertion slot 8 is an operation for instructing to input the number of bets. In this configuration, when a player inserts a medal as a game medium into the medal insertion slot 8 or when the bet button 7 is operated, the number of bets is set according to the number of inserted medals or the number of button operations. It becomes the composition which is done. Specifically, the three lighting devices 24 arranged in the vertical direction on the front panel 14a are notified of three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines (total of five) according to the set number of bets. Based on the number of lines, the player can confirm the set number of bets.

  Three reel stop buttons 4a, 4b, 4c are provided side by side below the display windows 6a-6c. These reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are for instructing to stop the rotating reels 3a to 3c. That is, the left reel 3a is pressed when the left reel stop button 4a at the left position is pressed, the middle reel 3b is pressed when the middle reel stop button 4b is pressed at the middle position, and the right reel 3c is pressed when the right reel stop button 4c at the right position is pressed. Each is configured to stop rotating.

  A display device 2 is provided at a position directly above the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c. The display device 2 includes a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, and the like, and can display various images on a display screen 2a provided in the center. Thereby, the player can obtain various information.

  Further, a credit number display part 27 and a winning / dispensing number display part 28 are formed side by side immediately above the medal slot 8. The credit number display unit 27 displays the number of medal credits up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50). On the other hand, the winning / dispensing number display section 28 displays the number of medals to be paid out as winning.

  In addition, a tray 13 that stores medals to be provided when the number of medals to be paid out as a prize exceeds the upper limit of credits is disposed at the lowest position on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 14.

In the configuration described so far, in principle, the game proceeds as follows.
When the player inserts a medal during a period in which the bet number can be set (hereinafter referred to as a bet number settable period) or sets the bet number by operating the bet button 7, A predetermined number of active lines 15 are notified by lighting. In addition, the current credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 27. When the number of bets is set in this way, a period during which the reels 3a to 3c can be rotationally started (hereinafter referred to as a reel startable period) starts, and when the start lever 5 is depressed during the reel startable period, All the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate all at once. Furthermore, when the rotation speed of the reels 3a to 3c becomes constant, a period during which the reels 3a to 3c can be stopped next rotation (hereinafter referred to as a reel stop possible period) starts. Then, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are sequentially operated during the reel stop possible period, the reels 3a to 3c are sequentially stopped based on the operation timing. Here, when the same pattern x is stopped on the activated line 15 that is lit and displayed, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player as a winning combination. In terms of game content, a game operation such as a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is started. On the other hand, when the combination of the stopped symbol x is other than the winning combination, it is confirmed and displayed as a lost combination. Note that the betting number setting possible period refers to a state in which the reels 3a to 3c are stopped without setting the betting number. Further, the reel startable period refers to a state in which the number of bets has already been set and the reels 3a to 3c are stopped. Further, the reel stoppable period refers to a state where the reel is rotating at a constant speed.

  By the way, the “game” used in the explanation starts by setting the number of bets, and when the stop symbol x is a winning combination, the payout of the profit ends. When the stopped symbol x is a lost combination, the symbol x It expires with a confirmation display. That is, the game includes setting of the number of bets, starting rotation of the reels 3a to 3c, and stopping rotation of the reels 3a to 3c.

  The medal slot 8 according to the present embodiment constitutes the game medium slot according to the present invention. Further, the bet button 7 constitutes a betting number input operation unit according to the present invention. Further, the start lever 5 constitutes a reel starting operation unit according to the present invention. The reel stop buttons 4a to 4c constitute a reel stop operation unit according to the present invention.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 40 provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations and the like. On the board circuit of the main control board 40, there is arranged a main control central control unit CPU 60 that constitutes a microcomputer and executes overall control relating to games.

  In addition, the storage device ROM 61 is connected to the main control central control unit CPU 60 via an address bus (not shown) that unilaterally transmits information for designating an address. Further, the storage device RAM 62 is also connected via a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. Here, the storage device ROM 61 stores and holds fixed data such as operation programs and various tables used for arithmetic processing. In the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a role lottery probability table in which a role lottery probability is set is stored. Specifically, a low probability combination lottery probability table (see FIG. 5) and a high probability combination lottery probability table (see FIG. 6) are stored. The low probability and high probability use lottery probability tables will be described later. Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of matching irregular signal order setting tables in which a matching irregular signal order described later is set are also stored. The first role lottery probability table according to the present invention is configured by the low probability role lottery probability table of the present embodiment, and the second role lottery probability table according to the present invention is configured by the high probability role lottery probability table. Is done. Further, the storage device ROM 61 for storing the low-probability and high-probability combination lottery probability table constitutes the combination lottery probability table memory according to the present invention. Further, the storage device ROM 61 for storing the verification irregular signal order setting table constitutes the verification irregular signal order setting table memory according to the present invention.

  On the other hand, the storage device RAM 62 is provided with a storage area, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area, and the like. And the memory | storage device RAM62 concerning this invention memorize | stores and retains the reception order of the irregular signal mentioned later as reception order data. The storage device RAM 62 that stores and holds reception order data constitutes the irregular operation order storage and holding memory according to the present invention.

  The board circuit of the main control board 40 is provided with a first I / O port 50a and a second I / O port 50b for the main control CPU 60 to perform data communication with peripheral devices. Yes.

  A start switch 5a, a left reel stop switch 41a, a middle reel stop switch 41b, a right reel stop switch 41c, a inserted medal detection sensor 8a, and a bet switch 7a are connected to the first I / O port 50a. The central control CPU 60 for main control checks the detection signals output from these switches or sensors at predetermined time intervals. When the detection signals are received, the information is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62. Then, various control processes are executed.

  On the other hand, the second I / O port 50b includes a lighting tool 24, a medal payout device 31, a lamp device 32, a credit number display unit 27, a winning / paying number display unit 28, a sound effect generating device 33, and the display device 2. Control commands from the central control CPU 60 for main control are output to each device in one direction. In addition, a rotating device 34 is connected to the second I / O port 50b, and the main control CPU 60 and the rotating device 34 are connected to the second I / O port 50b. Are exchanging signals.

  More specifically, the start switch 5 a is disposed on the start lever 5. When the player operates the start lever 5 during the reel startable period, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that the start signal has been output, and obtains a random number to perform each operation based on each table. Start. Then, a rotation start signal is transmitted to the rotating drum device 34. On the other hand, the rotating device 34 starts rotating the three reels 3a to 3c in accordance with the signal.

  The reel stop switches 41a to 41c are disposed on the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c, respectively. When the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during the reel stop possible period, the main control CPU 60 determines that a stop signal has been output, and transmits a rotation stop signal to the spinning device 34. To do. Then, the spinning device 34 stops rotating the predetermined reels 3a to 3c in accordance with the signal.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 8 a is disposed in the medal insertion slot 8. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 8 during the bet number setting period, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that a bet number setting signal is output according to the medal number, and a predetermined medal is set. Up to the number of sheets (up to three sheets), a lighting signal is output to the lighting tool 24 that displays the effective line 15. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals exceeds a predetermined number of medals, a display signal is also transmitted to the credit number display unit 27. The lighting tool 24 displays the valid line 15 according to the lighting signal, while the credit amount display unit 27 displays the number of medals credited according to the display signal. When determining that the betting number setting signal has been output, the main control central control unit CPU 60 stores the received data of the signal in the storage device RAM 62 as betting number data.

  The bet switch 7 a is disposed on the bet button 7. When the player operates the bet button 7 during the bet number setting period, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that a bet number setting signal is output in response to the button operation, and turns on a lighting signal to the lighting tool 24. And a display signal is transmitted to the credit amount display unit 27. The lighting device 24 displays the valid line 15 according to the lighting signal, while the credit number display unit 27 displays the required credit number according to the display signal. Similarly to the case where the inserted medal detection sensor 8a outputs the betting number setting signal, the main control central control unit CPU 60 outputs the bet number setting signal when the bet switch 7a outputs the betting number setting signal. And stored in the storage device RAM 62.

  Further, when the combination of the stopped symbols x becomes a winning combination and pays out a profit to the player, the central control device CPU 60 for main control, based on the betting number data stored in the storage device RAM 62, A display signal is transmitted to the winning / dispensing number display unit 28 so as to display the number of payouts, and a display signal is also transmitted to the credit number display unit 27 so as to display the corresponding credit number. In addition, when the number of credits exceeds the upper limit number of credits (for example, 50), a payout signal is transmitted to the medal payout device 31 so that the surplus number of medals is provided. And each display part 27 and 28 each displays required content according to a display signal. In addition, the medal payout device 31 is driven according to the sent payout signal to deliver a predetermined number of medals. On the other hand, in the case of the combination of loses, the main control CPU 60 for main control confirms and displays the stop symbol x in the form of a loss.

  Further, when a predetermined effect / notification is executed as the game progresses, the central control device CPU 60 for main control transmits an effect / notification signal to the display device 2, the lamp device 32, or the sound effect generator 33. To do. The display device 2, the lamp device 32, or the sound effect generator 33 is driven in a required production manner according to the signal, and displays, lights or sounds.

  Further, a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided in the substrate circuit of the main control central control device CPU60. The main control CPU 60 performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. A timer TM is also connected for counting time by counting clock pulses output from the clock device. The timer TM counts in synchronization with the clock of the clock device, and outputs a release signal when the count reaches a predetermined number. When the release signal is output, the timer TM is initialized (reset).

  It should be noted that when there is a medal insertion operation or a bet button 7 operation during the bet number setting period, it is determined that a bet number setting signal has been output, the inserted medal detection sensor 8a, the bet switch 7a, and the main control central control device. The CPU 60 constitutes a betting number setting signal output means. The start signal constitutes a reel start signal according to the present invention. When the start lever 5 is operated during the reel startable period, the start switch 5a for determining that the start signal is output, and the main control central control. The apparatus CPU 60 constitutes a reel start signal output means according to the present invention. The stop signal constitutes a reel stop signal according to the present invention, and when there is an operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during the reel stop possible period, the reel stop switches 41a to 41c for determining that the stop signal is output, The main control central control unit CPU 60 constitutes a reel stop signal output means according to the present invention. Further, when the betting number setting signal is output during the betting number setting period, the betting number is set, and when the start signal is output during the reel starting possible period, the reels 3a to 3c are started to rotate and stopped during the reel stopping possible period. When a signal is output, the reels 3a to 3c stop rotating, and when the stop symbol x is a winning combination, the game control means according to the present invention is executed by the central control CPU 60 for main control which pays out a profit and advances the game sequentially. Is configured.

Next, control processing of the slot machine 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control central control unit CPU 60 first determines whether or not there has been a betting number setting action (specifically, a medal insertion operation or a bet button 7 button operation) (step S1). ). Here, when it is determined that there is no betting number setting act, the control process of step 1 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that there has been a betting number setting action, the bet number setting signal is output (step S2).

  Next, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines whether or not the start lever 5 has been operated (step S3). If it is determined that the start lever 5 has not been operated, the control process of step 3 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start lever 5 has been operated, a betting number determination process is executed (step S4). More specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control stores and holds the received data of the betting number setting signal as the betting number data in the storage device RAM 62 and transmits a lighting signal to the lighting device 24 to display the effective line 15. To do. Further, a display signal is transmitted to the credit amount display unit 27.

  When the betting number determination process is executed, a lottery process is executed (step S5). More specifically, a random number is generated, and a winning lottery is executed based on the generated random number and a winning lottery probability table. In step S5, a winning is determined based on the low probability combination lottery probability table shown in FIG. This low-probability winning lottery probability table has BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), and single winning lottery probabilities of 5/100, respectively. In addition, the 1st part lottery probability concerning this invention is comprised by the part lottery probability defined by this low probability part lottery probability table. In addition, the normal operation according to the present invention is configured by executing the winning lottery based on the low probability winning lottery probability table. Also in the following description, execution of the role lottery based on the low-probability role lottery probability table is referred to as normal operation.

  Next, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that a start signal has been output (step S6). Then, a reel rotation start process is executed (step S7). Specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control transmits a rotation start signal to the spinning device 34.

  Next, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines whether or not the reels 3a to 3c can be stopped (step S8). If it is determined that the stop is impossible, the control process of step S8 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop is possible, the control process of step S9 is executed next. The control process in step S8 specifically realizes a period in which the reels 3a to 3c are not stopped until the rotation speed of the reels 3a to 3c becomes constant.

  In step S9, it is determined whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c have been operated. Here, if it is determined that the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are not operated, the control process of step S9 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c have been operated, it is determined that a stop signal has been output (step S10).

  Next, the central control CPU 60 for main control executes a reel stop control process (step S11). Specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control transmits a rotation stop signal to the spinning device 34.

  When the control process of step S11 is executed, it is next determined whether or not all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped (step S12). Here, when it is determined that all the reels 3a to 3c are not stopped, the control process of step S11 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, it is next determined whether or not a winning is confirmed (step S13). Specifically, in the low-probability winning lottery probability table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number corresponds to a BB, RB, or single winning. For example, when the number of inserted medals is 3, and the acquired random number is “1”, a prize is awarded for BB. Further, if the acquired random number is “46”, the game is lost and the winning is not confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the winning is not confirmed, the game is ended as it is. Specifically, the symbol form of the lost combination is confirmed and displayed, and the game ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is confirmed, a payout control process is executed (step S14). Specifically, according to the combination pattern of the stopped symbol x, a predetermined number of medals are credited or paid out to give a profit to the player. Then, the game ends.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described.
Operation of the medal insertion or bet button 7 other than the bet number setting period, operation of the start lever 5 other than the reel startable period, or operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c other than the reel stop period (hereinafter, irregular) In the past, it was treated as an invalid operation. However, the present invention is a game state in which two or more such irregular operations are performed (hereinafter referred to as an irregular operation composite acceptance game state), and the irregular operation related to the irregular operation composite acceptance game state. When the operation order matches the irregular operation order determined in advance by the machine side, a special operation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal time is executed.

First, the game progress status until the irregular operation composite acceptance game state is illustrated according to the time chart shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 shows a game situation when the bet button 7 and the start lever 5 are irregularly operated to generate an irregular operation composite reception gaming state. More specifically, FIG. 8 shows that the bet button 7 is operated and the bet switch 7a is turned on while the game α is in progress and at least one of the reels 3a to 3c is rotating. During this rotation, the start lever 5 is also operated and the start switch 5a is turned on. Here, the period during which the reels 3a to 3c are rotating originally corresponds to a period other than the period in which the bet number can be set, because the bet number cannot be set. Therefore, the bet button 7 operation is an irregular operation. Similarly, since the period during which the reels 3a to 3c are rotating corresponds to a period other than the reel startable period, the start lever 5 operation is an irregular operation. As described above, when two irregular operations are performed, an irregular manipulation composite reception gaming state is set.

  Further, FIG. 9 shows a game progress situation when the start lever 5 and the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are irregularly operated to generate an irregular operation combined reception gaming state. More specifically, a situation where the start lever 5 is operated in a situation where the reels 3a to 3c are in a stopped state and the betting number has not yet been set, and then any of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is operated. It is. Here, the period in which the reels 3a to 3c are stopped without the betting number being set yet corresponds to a period other than the reel startable period since the reels 3a to 3c cannot be started. Therefore, this start lever 5 operation is an irregular operation. Similarly, the period in which the reels 3a to 3c are stopped corresponds to a period other than the period in which the reels can be stopped. Therefore, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are irregular operations. As described above, when two irregular operations are performed, an irregular manipulation composite reception gaming state is set.

  FIG. 10 shows a game progress situation when the bet button 7 and the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are irregularly operated to generate an irregular operation combined reception gaming state. More specifically, the bet button 7 is operated when the reels 3a to 3c are stopped and the profits are paid out, and one of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is operated immediately thereafter. . Here, the period in which the reels 3a to 3c are stopped and the profit is paid out cannot be set as the bet number, and corresponds to a period other than the bet number settable period. Therefore, the bet button 7 operation is an irregular operation. Similarly, since the period corresponds to a period other than the reel stoppable period, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are irregular operations. As described above, when two irregular operations are performed, an irregular manipulation composite reception gaming state is set.

  FIG. 11 shows a game progress situation when the bet button 7, the start lever 5, and the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are irregularly operated to generate an irregular operation combined reception gaming state. More specifically, the bet button 7, the start lever 5, and any one of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated while the reels 3a to 3c are stopped and the profit is paid out. Here, the period corresponds to a period other than the betting number setting possible period, a period other than the reel startable period, and a period other than the reel stopable period. Therefore, each operation is an irregular operation. In this way, when three irregular operations are performed, the irregular manipulation composite acceptance gaming state is obtained.

  In the game progress shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, instead of setting the bet number by operating the bet button 7, it is of course possible to use a medal insertion operation. That is, if there is an operation for inserting medals outside the betting number setting period, the operation is processed as an irregular operation. Further, the order of two or more irregular operations to be in the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state is not limited to the above example, and may be in the irregular manipulation composite acceptance gaming state by various irregular manipulation orders.

  On the other hand, the order of at least two or more irregular operations selected from the irregular operation of the bet button 7, the irregular operation of the start lever 5, and the irregular operation of the lease stop buttons 4a to 4c is previously determined by internal processing on the machine side. Is set. Hereinafter, the set operation order is referred to as a collation irregular operation order. For example, the irregular operation of the bet button 7 and the irregular operation of the start lever 5 are selected from the irregular operation of the bet button 7, the irregular operation of the start lever 5, and the irregular operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c by internal processing. The first operation is the bet button irregular operation, and the second irregular operation is the start lever irregular operation (hereinafter referred to as “bet button irregular operation → start lever irregular operation”). Assume that the order is fixed. In such a situation, when the player actually performs an irregular operation on the bet button 7 and then performs an irregular operation on the start lever 5 (see FIG. 8), a predetermined irregular operation sequence for comparison and the player actually performs the irregular operation. Therefore, the special operation that is the main part of the present invention is executed.

  This special operation is to execute the role lottery in the high probability role lottery probability table (see FIG. 6). This high-probability winning lottery probability table sets the BB, RB, and single winning lottery probabilities to 10/100, respectively. This special operation is advantageous to the player in that the winning probability is increased as compared with the normal operation in which a combination lottery based on the low probability combination lottery probability table (see FIG. 5). In addition, the 2nd part lottery probability concerning this invention is comprised by the part lottery probability defined by this high probability part lottery probability table.

  On the other hand, in the situation where the irregular operation sequence for verification of the content of “bet button irregular operation → start lever irregular operation” is determined by internal processing, the player actually performs irregular operation on the start lever 5, and then the reel stop When an irregular operation is performed on the buttons 4a to 4c (see FIG. 9), both orders do not match, and thus the above-described special operation is not executed. In this case, as a general rule, a normal operation of performing a role lottery based on the low probability role lottery probability table is executed.

By the way, in this embodiment, the following irregular game progresses when the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state is entered.
First, the gaming situation shown in FIG. 8 will be described again.
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 8, after the two irregular operations are performed, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated and the game α is ended, the period during which the bet number cannot be set ends and the betting is performed simultaneously. The number setting period is started. In this embodiment, when the betting number setting period is started, the lighting tool 24 is automatically turned on and the number of credits even though the player has not performed a specific act of setting the betting number. The display unit 27 is automatically operated to automatically set the bet number. That is, a new game starts to progress. Hereinafter, this game is referred to as an irregular game β.

  When the number of bets is automatically set and the irregular game β starts, next, all reels 3a to 3c automatically start to rotate at a predetermined timing even though the player does not operate the start lever 5. On the other hand, the rotation-started reels 3a to 3c are stopped when the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c. Then, when the combination of the stop symbol x is a winning combination, the payout is completed. When the combination is a lost combination, the irregular game β is terminated with a confirmation display of the lost symbol x. Incidentally, in the irregular game β shown in FIG. 8, the reels 3a to 3c are not automatically stopped as described above. This is because the irregular operation related to the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is not performed before the irregular game β progresses.

Next, the gaming situation shown in FIG. 9 will be described again.
Even after two irregular operations are performed, the bet number has not yet been set, and the bet number settable period continues. Therefore, when the player operates the bet button 7 during the period, the lighting tool 24 is turned on according to the button operation, and the bet number is set. Under the above-described irregular operation combined acceptance gaming state based on the two irregular operations described above. A new game starts to progress. This game is an irregular game β.

  Then, when the irregular game β starts to progress, the bet number is set, so the reel startable period starts. Here, in the irregular game β, all the reels 3a to 3c in a stopped state automatically start rotating within the reel startable period even though the player has not specifically operated the start lever 5. .

  When the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate in this way, the reel stop possible period starts. Here, in the irregular game β, the rotating reels 3a to 3c are automatically and sequentially stopped within the reel stop possible period even though the player has not operated the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c. To do. Then, when the combination of the stop symbol x is a winning combination, the payout is completed. When the combination is a lost combination, the irregular game β is terminated with a confirmation display of the lost symbol x.

Next, the gaming situation shown in FIG. 10 will be described again.
When the payout of profits is completed, the period during which the bet number cannot be set ends, and at the same time, the bet number settable period starts. Then, when the betting number settable period is started, the lighting tool 24 and the like are automatically operated, and a new game starts to progress. This game is an irregular game β.

  When the betting number is automatically set and the irregular game β is started, the reel startable period is started at the same time. When the player operates the start lever 5 within this reel startable period, all the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate all at once.

  When the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate, the reel stop possible period starts next. Here, in the irregular game β, the reels 3a to 3c that have started rotating automatically and sequentially stop within the reel stoppable period. Then, according to the combination of the stop symbol x, the irregular game β ends in a predetermined manner.

Furthermore, the gaming situation shown in FIG. 11 will be described again.
When the payout of profits is completed, a game in which the setting of the number of bets, the start of rotation of the reels 3a to 3c, and the stop of rotation are automatically performed. This game is an irregular game β.

  As described above, the anomaly game β in which the operation related to the anomaly operation is omitted is made to proceed.

  In the present embodiment, when the bet number is automatically set in the irregular game β, the bet number of the previous game is set. Further, when the reels 3a to 3c automatically start rotating in the irregular game β, the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate immediately after the start of the reel startable period. Further, when the reels 3a to 3c automatically stop rotating in the irregular game β, the reels 3a to 3c stop rotating after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel stop possible period. However, the automatic setting of the number of bets, the automatic rotation start of the reels 3a to 3c, and the automatic rotation stop of the reels 3a to 3c can be implemented in various modes. For example, as an aspect in which the rotating reels 3a to 3c are automatically stopped, an automatic stop may be performed at a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reels 3a to 3c becomes the angular position at the time of the previous stop.

Next, a control circuit according to the main part of the present invention will be described.
When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 8 during a period other than the bet number setting period, the main control CPU 60 determines that the bet number setting irregular signal A is output from the inserted medal detection sensor 8a. . Further, when the bet button 7 is operated during a period other than the betting number setting possible period, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that the betting number setting irregular signal A is output from the bet switch 7a. Then, the received data of the signal A is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM 62. Further, when the betable number settable period starts, a lighting signal is output to the lighting tool 24 or a display signal is transmitted to the credit number display unit 27.

  When the player operates the start lever 5 during a period other than the reel startable period, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines that the start irregular signal B is output from the start switch 5a. Then, the received data of the signal B is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM 62. When the reel startable period starts, a random number is acquired, and each operation is started based on the acquired random number and various tables. Further, a rotation start signal is transmitted to the rotating drum device 34.

  Further, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during a period other than the reel stop possible period, the main control central controller CPU60 determines that the stop irregular signal C is output from the reel stop switches 41a to 41c. . Then, the received data of the signal C is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM 62. Then, when the reel stop possible period starts, a rotation stop signal is transmitted to the spinning device 34.

  Further, as described above, the main control central control unit CPU 60 stores and holds the reception order of the received irregular signals A to C as reception order data.

  The bet number setting irregularity signal A described above constitutes the betting number setting irregular operation signal according to the present invention. Further, the above-mentioned start irregular signal B constitutes a reel start irregular operation signal according to the present invention. Further, the above-described stop irregular signal C constitutes a reel stop irregular operation signal according to the present invention.

Next, the above-described collation irregular signal order setting table will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The storage device ROM 61 according to the present invention stores a plurality of verification irregular signal order setting tables. In this case, at least two irregular signals A to C are selected from the betting number setting irregular signal A, the start irregular signal B, and the stop irregular signal C, and selected in each verification irregular signal order setting table. An anomaly signal sequence for collation formed by sequencing the anomalous signals A to C is set. In addition, a predetermined range of random values is assigned to each verification irregular signal order. Therefore, different verification irregular signal sequences are set in the verification irregular signal sequence setting table.

  In such a configuration, one of the verification irregular signal order setting tables for lottery is selected every time a random number is acquired when a start signal or a start irregular signal is received. For example, when the acquired random number is “1”, the order of the irregular signal for verification is “betting number setting irregular signal A → start irregular signal B or betting number setting irregular signal A → start irregular signal B → stop irregular signal. The table “C” (see FIG. 7a) is drawn.

Next, a control process for executing the special operation described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the central controller for main control CPU60 first determines whether or not there has been a betting number setting action (insertion of medals or button operation of the bet button 7) (step S20). Here, when it is determined that there is no betting number setting action, the game is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that there has been a betting number setting action, it is next determined whether or not it is a betting number setting possible period (step S21). If it is determined that it is outside the betting number setting possible period, it is determined that the betting number setting irregular signal A is output (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the betting number setting possible period, the process proceeds to step S23 as it is.

  In step S23, it is determined whether or not the start lever 5 has been operated. And when it determines with there being no operation of the start lever 5, a game is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start lever 5 has been operated, it is next determined whether or not it is a reel startable period (step S24). If it is determined that it is outside the reel startable period, it is determined that the start irregular signal B is output (step S25), and the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the reel startable period, the process proceeds to step S26 as it is.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c have been operated. And when it determines with there being no operation of the reel stop buttons 4a-4c, a game is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c have been operated, it is next determined whether or not it is a reel stop possible period (step S27). If it is determined that the period is other than the reel stop possible period, it is determined that the stop irregular signal C is output (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S30 (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop period is possible, the process proceeds to step S30 as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S30, it is determined whether or not the betting number setting irregular signal A is output. If it is determined that the betting number setting irregular signal A is output, it is next determined whether or not the start irregular signal B is output (step S31). Further, when it is determined that the start irregular signal B is output, it is determined whether or not the stop irregular signal C is output (step S32). If it is determined that the stop irregular signal C has been output, the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state flag indicating that the irregular manipulation composite acceptance gaming state is received by receiving two or more irregular signals is set to ON (step S40). ), A control process of control A + B + C is executed (step S41). The control process of this control A + B + C is a control content for progressing the irregular game β shown in FIG.

  If the process of step S41 is carried out, next, the lottery of the anomaly progression order setting table for collation will be performed (step S42). Specifically, one of the verification irregular signal order setting tables (FIGS. 7A to 7F) is lottery based on the acquired random number.

  Next, order collation processing is executed (step S43). Specifically, the reception order data related to the irregular operation stored in the storage device RAM 62 and the irregular signal order setting table for collation selected in step S42 are collated. In other words, the reception order of the irregular signal is collated with the irregular signal order for verification.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the two orders collated in step S43 match (step S44). And when it determines with both order being in agreement, the high probability combination lottery probability table is selected (step S45), and a process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the two orders do not match, a low probability combination lottery probability table is selected (step S46), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the stop irregular signal C is not output, the irregular operation composite reception gaming state flag is set to ON (step S33), and the control process of control A + B is executed (step S34). This control process of the control A + B is a control content for proceeding the irregular game β shown in FIG.

  If the process of step S34 is performed, the control process from step S35 to step S39 will be performed next. This control process is the same as the process from step S42 to step S46 described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the start irregular signal B is not output, it is next determined whether or not the stop irregular signal C is output (step S47). And when it determines with the stop irregular signal C having been output, the control processing from step S48 to step S54 is performed. Here, the control process (step S49) of the control A + C is the control content for proceeding the irregular game β shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S47 that the stop irregular signal C is not output, the game is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S30 that the betting number setting irregular signal A is not output, it is then determined whether or not the start irregular signal B is output (step S55). Here, if it is determined that the start irregular signal B is output, it is then determined whether or not the stop irregular signal C is output (step S56). And when it determines with the stop irregular signal C having been output, the control processing from step S57 to step S63 is performed. Here, the control process (step S58) of the control B + C is the control content for proceeding the irregular game β shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S56 that the stop irregular signal C is not output, the game is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S55 that the stop irregular signal C is not output, it is next determined whether or not the stop irregular signal C is output (step S64). And when it determines with the stop irregular signal C not being output, the control content shown by FIG. 4 is performed (step S65). On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop irregular signal C is output, the game is ended.

  It should be noted that the irregularities according to the present invention are achieved by the control process for determining whether or not the gaming state is the complex operation combined acceptance gaming state in which at least two or more irregular signals A, B, C are received in steps S30 to S65. An operation composite acceptance gaming state determination control process is configured. In addition, the irregular progression order collation control process according to the present invention is configured by the order collation processing (steps S36, 43, 51, 60). Further, the control process (steps S35, 42, 50, and 57) for lottering the collation irregular signal order setting table constitutes the collation irregular signal order setting table lottery control process of the present invention.

Next, the control process of the control content (control A + B) for causing the irregular game β shown in FIG. 8 to proceed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the main control central control unit CPU 60 first executes a process of referring to the previously set bet number (step S70). Then, a bet number automatic determination process is executed (step S71). Specifically, among the betting number data stored and held in the storage device RAM 62, the betting number is set based on the betting number data used when the previous betting number was set. Further, a lighting signal is output to the lighting tool 24 or a display signal is transmitted to the credit amount display unit 27. By executing this betting number automatic determination process, the irregular game β in which the betting number setting act is omitted starts to progress.

  Next, a lottery process (step S72) is executed. Specifically, the winning lottery is executed based on the acquired random number and the winning lottery probability table selected in step S38 or step S39. In addition, the normal operation execution control process according to the present invention is configured by the control process of executing the role lottery based on the low probability role lottery probability table. Further, the special operation execution control process according to the present invention is configured by the control process of executing the role lottery based on the high probability role lottery probability table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel startable period (step S73). And when it determines with it being a reel startable period, it transfers to step S74. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the reel startable period, step S73 is executed again.

  In step S74, a reel automatic rotation start process is executed to start rotating the reels 3a to 3c. Specifically, the reels 3a to 3c are rotationally started immediately after the start of the reel startable period.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel stop possible period (step S75). If it is determined that it is a reel stoppable period, the process proceeds to step S76. If it is determined that it is not a reel stoppable period, step S75 is executed again.

  In step S76, it is determined whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated. If it is determined that the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated, the process proceeds to step S77, and it is determined that a stop signal is output. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step S76 is executed again.

  In step S78, a reel stop control process is executed. Such processing is the same as the processing in step S11 described above (see FIG. 4).

  Next, the control processing from step S79 to step S81 is executed. Such processing is the same as the control processing from step S12 to step S14 described above. In the case where the payout control process is executed in step S81, the profit is determined by the betting number data set with reference to the previous history.

Next, the control process of the control content (control B + C) for causing the irregular game β shown in FIG. 9 to proceed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, the central control CPU 60 for main control first determines whether or not there has been a betting number setting action (step S90). Here, when it is determined that there is no betting number setting act, step S90 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that there has been a bet number setting action, it is determined that a bet number setting signal has been output (step S91), and a bet number determination process (step S92) and a lottery process are executed (step S93). In the lottery process, the lottery is executed based on the acquired random number and the role lottery probability table selected in step S62 or step S63.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel startable period (step S94). When it is determined that it is not the reel startable period, step S94 is executed again, and when it is determined that it is the reel startable period, reel automatic rotation start processing is executed (step S95). Specifically, the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate immediately after the start of the reel startable period.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel stop possible period (step S96). If it is not the reel stop possible period, step S96 is executed again. If it is determined that the reel stop is possible period, the reel automatic stop control process is executed (step S97). Specifically, the reels 3a to 3c stop rotating after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel stop possible period.

  Further, the processing from step S98 to step S100 is executed. Such processing is the same as the control processing from step S12 to step S14 described above.

Next, the control process of the control content (control A + C) which advances the irregular game shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the central control CPU 60 for main control first executes a process of referring to the previous bet number (step S101).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start lever 5 has been operated (step S102). If it is determined that the start lever 5 has not been operated, step S102 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start lever 5 has been operated, it is determined that a start signal has been output (step S103). Then, the betting number automatic determination process (step S104) and the lottery process (step S105) are executed. In the lottery process, the lottery is executed based on the acquired random number and the role lottery probability table selected in step S53 or step S54.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel startable period (step S106). If it is determined that it is not the reel startable period, step S106 is executed again, and if it is determined that it is the reel startable period, a reel rotation start process is executed (step S107).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel stoppable period (step S108). If it is not the reel stoppable period, step S108 is executed again. If it is determined that it is the reel stoppable period, a reel automatic stop control process is executed (step S109).

  Furthermore, the processing from step S110 to step S112 is executed. Such processing is the same as the control processing from step S12 to step S14 described above.

Next, the control process of the control content (control A + B + C) for advancing the irregular game shown in FIG. 11 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, the central control device CPU 60 for main control first executes a process of referring to the previous bet number (step S120). Then, the betting number automatic determination process is executed (step S121). Further, a lottery process is executed (step S122). In the lottery process, the lottery is executed based on the acquired random number and the role lottery probability table selected in step S45 or step S46.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel startable period (step S123). If it is determined that it is not the reel startable period, step S123 is executed again, and if it is determined that it is the reel startable period, reel automatic rotation start processing is executed (step S124).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a reel stoppable period (step S125). If it is not the reel stoppable period, step S125 is executed again. If it is determined that the reel stoppable period is reached, the reel automatic stop control process is executed (step S126).

  Further, the processing from step S127 to step S129 is executed. Such processing is the same as the control processing from step S12 to step S14 described above.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the central control CPU 60 for main control determines that the irregular operation combined reception gaming state is set, the special operation is executed and the bet related to the irregular operation combined reception gaming state is executed. An irregular game progress control process for executing an irregular game β having a content in which at least one of the operation of the button 7, the operation of the start lever 5, and the operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is omitted is executed. It is a thing.

<Second Example>
Further, as a special operation advantageous to the player, the following configuration may be adopted.
In this embodiment, in the irregular operation composite reception gaming state, the operation order of the irregular operation related to the irregular operation composite reception gaming state and the irregular operation order determined in advance by the machine side match, A special operation in which special game information is displayed on the display screen 2a of the display device 2 is executed. On the other hand, when the two orders do not match, the normal operation in which the basic game information is displayed on the display screen 2a is executed.

  Here, as the special game information, for example, information notifying that the high probability state has been reached (see FIG. 18A), information notifying that the high probability state has ended (see FIG. 18B), and the bonus rate by chance chance Information (see FIG. 18C), information notifying the next bonus time (see FIG. 18D), information notifying the number of games that have progressed since the end of the SC (bonus release mode) (see FIG. 18E), or For example, information (see FIG. 18) that informs the bonus take-off rate during a high probability can be exemplified.

  On the other hand, as basic game information, for example, information notifying the number of winnings of BB and RB as shown in FIG. 19 can be exemplified.

  Here, the timing at which the special game information is displayed on the display screen 2a may be immediately after the operation order of the irregular operation related to the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state matches the irregular operation order determined in advance by the machine side. It may be after a predetermined time or may be set as appropriate. Moreover, the timing at which the basic game information is displayed may be immediately after the two orders do not match, or may be configured so that it can be referred to constantly. Moreover, as a timing which complete | finishes a special operation | movement, it is good also as a structure which complete | finishes after predetermined time progress, after both orders correspond, and it is good also as a structure which complete | finishes at another timing.

Next, a control circuit having such a configuration will be described.
In a storage device RAM 62 provided in the central control CPU 60 for main control, a basic game information table (see FIG. 21) having basic game information data, and a special game information table (see FIG. 20) having special game information data. Is stored. Here, the basic game information data is data for the basic game information shown in FIG. 19, and the special game information data is data for the special game information shown in FIG. The amount of information is larger than that of basic game information data. The game information table memory according to the present invention is constituted by the storage device RAM 62 for storing the basic game information table and the special game information table.

Here, basic game information data and special game information data will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21, the basic game information data is BB or RB game number history data. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, the special game information data includes data on “state” and data on “SC (bonus release mode)” in addition to BB or RB game number history data. ing. In such a configuration, assuming that the bonus winning probability in the so-called high probability state is 100% in the high setting range, for example, according to the special game information data, a bonus is drawn despite the high probability state. It can be seen that the game has ended, and the player can infer that this table has a low probability of high setting. On the other hand, such a guess cannot be guessed from the basic game information data.

  Also, according to the basic game information data, it seems that the second half is set at a high level because the bonus is continuously generated with the fast number of games, but on the other hand, according to the special game information data, Judgment that the consecutive bonus hits are simply due to being in the SC state (the bonus release mode naturally occurs because of the bonus release mode), and it is hardly useful as information for guessing the setting. Can do.

  The display device 2 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 14 displays each game information on the display screen 2a based on the game information table. In addition, the special game information displayed on the display device 2 can be in various modes, and may be a display mode in which key points are suppressed based on the progress of the game, or a mode in which a list of data is displayed as it is. Also good.

Next, the control processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
It is determined whether or not the order of reception of the irregular signal and the order of the irregular signal for verification match, and if it is determined that both orders match, special operation processing is executed, while both orders match. If it is determined that it is not, normal operation processing is executed.

  Here, the special operation process is to select a special game information table stored in the storage device RAM 62 and transmit a display signal for displaying the special game information to the display device 2 based on the table. And the display apparatus 2 will display special game information on the display screen 2a, if this display signal is received. On the other hand, in the normal operation process, a basic game information table is selected, and a display signal for displaying the basic game information is transmitted to the display device 2 based on the table. Then, when receiving the display signal, the display device 2 displays the basic game information on the display screen 2a.

  The central control device CPU 60 for main control forms the special operation execution control process according to the present invention by the special operation process, and the normal operation execution control process according to the present invention by the normal operation process.

  By the way, the Example concerning this invention can be changed suitably. For example, if it is determined that the reception order of the irregular operation does not match the irregular signal order for verification, a normal operation execution control process for executing a predetermined normal operation corresponding to the irregular operation may be separately executed. Then, normal control may be continued as it is. In addition, when the normal operation execution control process is executed separately, the control content can be made different from the normal control.

2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol rows 30a-30c. It is a block circuit diagram which shows the control circuit which controls a game. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents of the slot machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows a low probability use lottery probability table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the high probability use lottery probability table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the irregular signal order setting table for collation. It is a time chart figure which shows the game progress situation concerning control A + B. It is a time chart figure which shows the game progress situation concerning control B + C. It is a time chart figure which shows the game progress situation concerning control A + C. It is a time chart figure which shows the game progress situation concerning control A + B + C. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the slot machine 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control contents of the slot machine 1 continued from FIG. 12. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content concerning control A + B. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content concerning control B + C. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content concerning control A + C. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content concerning control A + B + C. It is a front view of the display screen 2a on which special game information is displayed. It is a front view of the display screen 2a on which basic game information is displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special game information table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a basic game information table. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control processing concerning a 2nd Example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c Reel 4a, 4b, 4c Reel stop button 5 Start lever 5a Start switch 7 Bet button 7a Bet switch 8 Medal insertion slot 8a Inserted medal detection sensors 41a-41c Reel stop switch 61 Storage device ROM
62 Storage device RAM
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Claims (5)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface and visible from the front;
A game medium slot into which a game medium is inserted;
A bet number input operation section for inputting a bet number;
A reel start operation unit for instructing rotation start of the reel;
A reel stop operation section for instructing to stop the rotation of the reel;
A betting number setting signal output means for outputting a betting number setting signal when there is an operation of inserting a gaming medium into a gaming medium insertion slot or an operation of a betting number input operation unit in a predetermined betting number setting possible period;
Reel start signal output means for outputting a reel start signal when the reel start operation unit is operated during a predetermined reel startable period;
Reel stop signal output means for outputting a reel stop signal when the reel stop operation unit is operated during a predetermined reel stop possible period;
When the betting number setting signal is output, the betting number is set, when the reel start signal is output, all the reels start rotating, and when the reel stop signal is output, the reels stop rotating and In a slot machine having game control means for paying out profits when the combination is a winning combination,
The betting number setting signal output means outputs a betting number setting irregular signal when there is an operation of inserting a gaming medium into the gaming medium insertion slot or an operation of a betting number input operation unit other than the betting number setting period.
The reel start signal output means outputs a reel start irregular signal when there is an operation of the reel start operation part other than the reel startable period,
The reel stop signal output means outputs a reel stop irregular signal when there is an operation of the reel stop operation part other than the reel stop possible period,
The game control means
Anomalous operation composite acceptance game for judging whether or not an irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state is received by receiving at least two of the irregularity signals among the betting number setting irregularity signal, the reel start irregularity signal, and the reel stop irregularity signal. A state determination control process;
When it is determined that it is in the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state, it is selected from the reception order of the irregular signals related to the irregular operation composite acceptance gaming state, and the betting number setting variable signal, the reel start irregular signal, and the reel stop irregular signal in advance. An anomaly signal order collation control process for collating with an anomaly signal order for collation formed by ordering at least two or more anomaly signals and determining whether or not both orders are matched,
If it is determined that the two orders are the same, the control content for executing the special action execution control process for executing the special action that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal action is provided. A slot machine featuring. The game control means
When it is determined that the reception order and the verification irregular signal order do not match, a normal operation execution control process for executing a predetermined normal operation;
2. A control content for executing a special action execution control process for executing a special action that is an action advantageous to the player as compared with the normal action when it is determined that the two orders match. The described slot machine. The game control means
Anomaly signal order setting table memory for collation storing a plurality of anomaly signal order setting tables for collation in which different anomaly signal orders for collation are set, and
An irregular operation order storage holding memory for storing and holding the reception order of irregular operations as reception order data, and
A control content for executing a verification irregular signal order setting table lottery control process for lottering one of the verification irregular signal order setting tables from the verification irregular signal order setting table memory at every predetermined timing,
The anomaly signal order matching control process is
3. The control content for collating the reception order data stored in the irregular operation order memory holding memory and the lottery-checked irregular signal order setting table for collation is executed. Slot machine. The game control means
A role lottery probability table memory for storing a role lottery probability table in which a role lottery probability is set is provided.
Based on the winning lottery probability table, the winning lottery is executed.
The role lottery probability table memory has a first role lottery probability table in which the role lottery probability is a predetermined first role lottery probability, and the role lottery probability is a second role lottery probability that is higher than the first role lottery probability. The second role lottery probability table is stored,
The normal operation executed in the normal operation execution control process is to execute the role lottery based on the first role lottery probability table,
4. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the special operation executed in the special operation execution control process is to execute a combination lottery based on a second combination lottery probability table. The game control means includes a game information table memory for storing a basic game information table having predetermined basic game information data and a special game information table having special game information data having a larger amount of information than the basic game information data.
A display screen is provided on the front, and a display device is provided for displaying basic game information based on the basic game information table and special game information based on the special game information table on the display screen. There,
The normal operation executed in the normal operation execution control process of the game control means is to display basic game information on the display screen of the display device,
4. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the special operation executed in the special operation execution control process is to display special game information on a display screen of the display device.

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