JP2006223687A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To minimize lowering of an operation ratio while collateralizing suppression of gambling property by technical intervention by a player. <P>SOLUTION: When all of three reels constituting a variable display device are stopped by operation of a stop button before 30 sec passes after the start of time counting by a reel stop timer, a display result is led according to a winning flag. When all of the reels are not stopped when 30 sec passes after the start of time counting by the reel stop timer, a display result of losing is led out. When a left reel is stopped when 30 sec passes after the start of time counting by the reel stop timer and a pattern of "cherry" is led out there, which always makes prize-winning whichever patterns are led out on middle and/or right reels, the middle and/or right reels are not stopped and rotation is continued until a corresponding stop button is operated. When a pattern which does not make prize-winning can be led out, the middle and/or right reels are not stopped by the display result of losing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to control of variation display of identification information in a variable display device when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of timing after the start of variation display.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel starts to rotate when a player operates a start lever. When the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  In order for a winning of each combination determined for each slot machine to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). . In other words, the occurrence of winning in the slot machine is determined by at least an element that depends on the chance of setting the winning flag and an element that is not affected by the chance of operating the stop button at a timing at which the display mode of the combination can be derived. It will be.

  However, even if the rotation of each reel constituting the variable display device is stopped by the player's operation of the stop button, the player is playing the game if it is kept rotating from the start lever operation. However, there is a possibility that a substantially sufficient operation rate cannot be obtained. Therefore, generally, when the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied after the reel starts to rotate reaches a predetermined time, the stop button is not operated yet and the reel is still rotating. The reels are also automatically stopped from rotating.

  When the reel rotation is automatically stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, if the winning flag of any combination is set, the reel stop control is performed so that the combination is awarded (for example, , See Patent Document 1). In addition, if the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied after the reel starts to rotate is within the reference time, the reel stop is not controlled and the winning combination is not set. In some cases, the reel stop control is switched after the reference time and no winning combination is made even if the winning flag is set (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-79809 (paragraph 0135) JP 2003-199875 A (paragraphs 0034 and 0035)

  As described above, the rotation of the reels constituting the variable display device in the slot machine is automatically stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. Here, as shown in Patent Document 1, even when the reel rotation is automatically stopped, if the display result is derived according to the setting state of the winning flag, a winning is generated only by chance. Sometimes. This was not a preferable state for the purpose of ensuring the suppression of shooting characteristics by suppressing the occurrence of a prize due to chance by a player's technical intervention. Further, in Patent Document 2, since the player cannot win a prize no matter how the stop button is operated after the reference time has passed, the player's disadvantage becomes too great, causing the player to feel distrust. There was a case.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent a reduction in operating rate as much as possible while ensuring suppression of shooting characteristics by technical intervention of a player.

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified in each of a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). In a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a variable, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ,
Prior determination means (steps S101 to 112) for determining whether or not to allow the winning display result for generating the winning to be derived before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) provided corresponding to the plurality of variable display sections, respectively, for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information by a player's operation;
Stop operation detection means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting operations of the plurality of stop operation means, respectively;
Time that has elapsed since a time measurement start condition (step S201) that can be satisfied after a predetermined change start condition (operation of the start lever 11) for starting change display in at least the plurality of variable display sections is satisfied. Time measuring means (reel stop timer, steps S202, S314),
Means for controlling the variable display in the plurality of variable display units,
Fluctuation start control means (step S4) for starting variation display of identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections when the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
When the time display unit measures a predetermined time (30 seconds) and the variable display on all the variable display units is not yet stopped, the variable display on all the variable display units is stopped and the predetermined determination is made. All stop control means (steps S213, S223, S233) for deriving a display result different from the winning display result regardless of the determination result of the means;
When the timing display measures the predetermined time, when the variable display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variable display of the other variable display units has not yet stopped, It is determined whether or not a display result different from the winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in the display unit, and when the winning display result can be derived based on the determination result (step S211 (NO), S221 ( NO), S231 (NO)), the remaining stop control means for stopping the variable display in the other variable display section and deriving the display result different from the winning display result regardless of the determination result of the prior determination means. (Steps S213, S223, S233),
When the timing display measures the predetermined time, when the variable display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variable display of the other variable display units has not yet stopped, It is determined whether or not a display result different from the winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in the display unit, and when the winning display result cannot be derived based on the determination result (step S211 (YES)), S221 ( YES), S231 (YES)), a fluctuation continuation means for continuing the fluctuation display in the other variable display section until the fluctuation display is stopped by the operation stop control means,
Regardless of whether or not the timing means has timed the predetermined time, when the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of any stop operation means, a variable display corresponding to the stop operation means that has detected the operation Operation stop control means (steps S206 (YES) to S208, S216 (YES) to S218, S226 (YES) to S228) for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the section according to the determination result of the prior determination means. And a variable display control means.

  The operation stop control means may stop the operation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the timing when the operation of the stop operation means is detected. Further, the time stop control means may stop the variable display on the other variable display section within a range of the maximum delay time from a predetermined timing after the time measuring means measures the predetermined time. . Here, the remaining stop control means and the fluctuation continuation means stop the fluctuation display in the other variable display section within the range of the maximum delay time when the clocking means clocks the predetermined time. It can be determined whether or not a display result other than the winning display result can be derived.

  Further, in the case where a partial configuration winning display result constituted by identification information derived in a part of the plurality of variable display units is included as the winning display result, the remaining stop control means and the variation continuation means Determining that it is not possible to derive a display result different from the winning display result when the identification information constituting the partial winning display result is derived in some of the variable display units that have already stopped the variable display. it can.

  In the slot machine, when the time measuring means measures a predetermined time, the variable display in some variable display sections stops, and when the variable display in other variable display sections has not stopped yet, another variable display When the display result different from the winning display result cannot be derived due to the stop of the section, that is, when the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable, the variable display means does not stop the variable display in the other variable display section. Is continued.

  For this reason, the winning display result is not derived without any part of the stop operation means being operated by the player, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance by the technical intervention of the player. On the other hand, if it is possible to derive a display result different from the winning display result, including when the variable display on all the variable display units has not yet stopped when the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, it is still stopped. Since the variable display in the non-variable display section is stopped at a predetermined time, it is possible to avoid the slot machine operating rate from being lowered as much as possible.

The slot machine is
The pre-determining means derives the special display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), (2)) with the transition to the special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state as the winning display result. When the special display result is not derived based on the decision to allow the special display result and the special display result is not derived based on the decision to allow the special display result, the special display result is carried over to the next game until the special display result is derived. It may further include a decision carryover means (step S7 (regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, winning bonus other than big bonus (2) winning flag)). In this case,
Regardless of whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward, the pre-determining means determines the winning display result as a non-special display result other than the special display result (pocket, replay). ) To allow or not to allow
The remaining stop control means is such that when the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, the variable display of only some of the variable display sections has already stopped, and the variable display of the other variable display sections has not yet stopped. Sometimes it can be derived on the condition that the predetermination means has determined that the special display result, the non-special display result, or both the special display result and the non-special display result are allowed to be derived. Whether or not a specific display mode (small part losing eye, FIGS. 6A to 6D) that is a display mode and constitutes a part of the non-special display result is derived to the part of the variable display unit. When the specific display mode is not derived from the result of the determination (steps S210 (NO), S220 (NO), S230 (NO)), the variable display on the other variable display unit is stopped. Let me before The winning display result regardless of the determination result of the pre-determining means is derived different display results and,
The variation continuation unit is configured such that when the time measuring unit has timed the predetermined time, the variation display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variation display of the other variable display units has not yet stopped. The special display result, the non-special display result, or a display that can be derived on condition that the derivation of both the special display result and the non-special display result is permitted. It is further determined whether or not a specific display mode constituting a part of the non-special display result is derived to the part of the variable display unit, and the specific display mode is derived based on the result of the determination (Step S210 (YES), S220 (YES), S230 (YES)), the variable display on the other variable display section is stopped by the operation stop control means. Until it can be assumed to continue.

  Here, after the specific display mode has been derived for some of the variable display units, if the variable display units in other variable display units are stopped and display results other than the winning display result are derived, the special display results can be derived. It is determined that it is permitted (including the case where it is carried over). For this reason, after the specific display mode is derived for some of the variable display units, the remaining stop control means also stops the variable display of the other variable display units and derives the display results other than the winning display results. Although the fact that the derivation of the special display result is allowed is not actually determined, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that it is determined.

  On the other hand, when a specific display mode is derived for some of the variable display units, even if the time measuring means measures a predetermined time, the variable display on the other variable display units is continued and stopped by the player. Since the variable display on the other variable display section is not stopped until the operation means is operated, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the display result derived to the variable display device is different from the determination result of the prior determination means. it can. In addition, when the specific display mode is derived in some of the variable display units, the display result according to the actual determination result of the prior determination unit can be derived by the operation of the stop operation unit by the player. It is possible to secure the suppression of the shooting characteristics by the technical intervention of the person.

In the above slot machine,
The remaining stop means and the variation continuation means relate to the timing for starting the suspension of the variable display in the other variable display section when the predetermining means permits the derivation of a predetermined type of winning display result. Even if the other variable display unit is allowed to derive identification information other than the type of identification information corresponding to the predetermined type of winning display result, other than the winning display result when the variable display is stopped in all the variable display units. It may be determined whether or not the display result can be derived (whether or not the forbidden eyes are derived).

  Here, when the predetermining means allows the derivation of a predetermined type of winning display result, the variable display on all the variable display units is displayed by the operation of the stop operating means before the time measuring means measures the predetermined time. If it is stopped, it is only necessary to derive the predetermined type of winning display result. Therefore, when the variable display of some of the variable display units is stopped, the predetermined type of winning display result is displayed on the some of the variable display units. What is necessary is just to derive | lead-out the identification information of the kind corresponding to. In this way, when the identification information corresponding to the predetermined type of winning display result is derived in some of the variable display units, the predetermined type of identification is displayed in the other variable display units when the timing unit measures the predetermined time. If the identification information other than the information is derived, it may be impossible to derive the winning display result.

  On the other hand, when the time measuring means measures a predetermined time, a prize including a predetermined type of winning display result permitted by the predetermining means based on the identification information derived to some of the variable display portions. If the derivation of the display result is unavoidable, the variable display in the other variable display unit is continued until the operation of the stop operation means. For this reason, even in such a case, it becomes possible to derive a predetermined type of winning display result by operating the stop operation means by the player. Can be achieved.

When the slot machine is in a gaming state in which a variable display stop control in a predetermined special variable display portion among the plurality of variable display portions is different from other gaming states when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming state is controlled to a special gaming state capable of deriving a small-combination display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the wager number regardless of the determination result of the prior determination means. In the case of further comprising special gaming state control means,
The operation stop control unit is configured to determine a variable display on the variable display unit corresponding to the stop operation unit that has detected the operation of the stop operation unit in the special gaming state in the normal gaming state from the timing when the operation is detected. Stop within a special maximum delay time shorter than the normal maximum delay time,
In the case where the special variable display unit is the other variable display unit, the time stop control means stops the variable display in the other variable display unit within the range of the special maximum delay time. Can do.

  In the special gaming state, the variable display on the special variable display section is stopped within the special maximum delay time shorter than the normal maximum delay time in other gaming states, so if the normal maximum delay time, it will be a prize Even when the derivation of the display result can be avoided, the derivation of the winning display result cannot be avoided at the special maximum delay time. On the other hand, if the time counting means keeps a predetermined time in the special game state, the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided by the normal maximum delay time, but cannot be avoided within the special maximum delay time. The variable display on the display unit can be continued. If the variable display in the special variable display unit is stopped by the operation of the stop operation means and the winning display result is derived, it means that the player is performing a technical intervention here. It is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting characteristics.

The slot machine is
The pre-determining means derives the special display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), (2)) with the transition to the special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state as the winning display result. When the special display result is not derived based on the decision to allow the special display result and the special display result is not derived based on the decision to allow the special display result, the special display result is carried over to the next game until the special display result is derived. A decision carryover means (step S7 (regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, winning bonus other than big bonus (2) winning flag is deleted)) may be further provided. In this case,
Regardless of whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward, the pre-determining means determines the winning display result as a non-special display result other than the special display result (pocket, replay). ) Can be determined. In this case, the slot machine is
When the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, the variable display of only some of the variable display portions has already stopped, and the special determination result, the non-special display result, or the special display by the predetermining means A display mode that can be derived on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of both the result and the non-special display result is permitted, and a specific display mode (partial role losing eye) that forms part of the non-special display result 6 (a) to 6 (d), when the display result other than the winning display result is derived by the remaining stop control means when the part of the variable display unit is derived, the specific display is performed. An invalidity notification means (liquid crystal display 4) for notifying that the aspect is invalid can be further provided.

  Here, if a display result other than the winning display result is derived by the remaining stop control means after the specific display mode is derived for some of the variable display sections, it is actually determined that the special display result can be derived. Despite not being done, there is a risk that the player may misunderstand that it has been decided. On the other hand, since the invalid notification means notifies that the specific display mode is invalid, even if the content is different from the determination result of the prior determination means if it is invalid information, a flaw occurs between them. And it will not make the player feel distrust.

In the above slot machine,
The operation stop control means, when the winning display result cannot be derived, a predetermined display result (reach eye, chance eye, information indicating whether to permit the derivation of the special display result is determined) It is also possible to derive a losing eye). In this case, the slot machine is
When a display result different from the winning display result is derived by the all stop control means or the remaining stop control means, invalidity notification means (liquid crystal display) for notifying that information indicated by the derived display result is invalid The device 4 may further comprise step S342).

  Here, when the variable display is stopped by the all stop control means or the remaining stop control means, the information indicating the display result derived to the variable display device may be different from the determination result of the prior determination means. is there. On the other hand, since the information indicating the display result derived to the variable display device is invalidated by the invalidity notification unit, the content is different from the determination result of the prior determination unit if the information is invalid. However, there is not necessarily a trap between the two, so that the player does not feel distrust.

In the above slot machine,
Prior determination result notifying means (liquid crystal display 4, step S312) for notifying information (small role notification) indicating the determination result of the prior determination means before the display result of the variable display device is derived; ,
Invalid notification means for notifying that the information notified by the predetermined determination result notification means is invalid when a display result different from the winning display result is derived by the all stop control means or the remaining stop control means ( The liquid crystal display 4 and step S342) may be further provided.

  Here, when the variable display is stopped by the all-stop control means or the remaining stop control means, the display result derived to the variable display device may be different from the information notified by the prior determination result notification means. is there. On the other hand, since the information notified by the pre-determined result notification means is notified by the invalid notification means, even if the information is different from the display result of the variable display device if the information is invalid There will not necessarily be a trap between the two, and the player will not feel distrust.

  The pre-determined result notifying means may notify the information indicating the determination result of the pre-determining means based on the display result derived to the variable display device, but the effect means provided separately from the variable display device The information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means may be notified. In addition, the timing at which the prior determination result notification determining means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means is after the derivation, even before the display result of the variable display device is derived. (In the case of informing by the display result of the variable display device, it may be simultaneous with derivation).

In this case,
The prior determination result notifying means notifies information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means before the display result of the variable display device is derived (step S312), and the determination of the prior determination means When a specific time (20 seconds after the time of the reel stop timer) is measured before the predetermined time is measured after the information indicating the result is notified, the determination result of the prior determination unit is The notification of the information shown may be terminated (step S336).

  Here, the information indicating the determination result of the pre-determining means is informed before the display result of the variable display device is derived, but differs from the winning display result because the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time. When the display result is derived, the notification of information indicating the determination result of the prior determination unit is terminated. For this reason, when the display result of the variable display device is derived, the information indicating the determination result of the pre-decision means is not notified, and the information notified at this time and the derived display result There will be no wrinkles.

  In addition, the invalidity notification means notifies the invalidity before the display result of the variable display device is derived (25 seconds after the start of timing of the reel stop timer) (step S342), and When the time measuring means detects the operation of the stop operation means before notifying the predetermined time after notifying that it becomes invalid (step S318 (YES)), the information indicating that it becomes invalid is issued. It is good also as what complete | finishes (step S323).

  Here, even if the invalidity notification means informs that the information notified by the prior determination result notification means is once invalidated, the stop operation means is operated before the timing means measures the predetermined time, and the operation is stopped. If the display result of the variable display device is derived by the control means, the display result is a display result corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means. Therefore, since the information notified by the prior determination result notifying means is not invalid, the notification that it is invalid in such a case is terminated, and based on the information notified by the prior determination result notifying means. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the game.

In addition, the information indicating the determination result of the prior determination unit is once notified by the prior determination result notification unit, and the determination by the prior determination unit is notified before the invalid notification unit notifies that the determination result is invalid. In the case where notification of information indicating the result is terminated,
The pre-determined result notifying unit may notify the information indicating the determination result of the pre-determining unit again when the notification of invalidity is terminated by the invalidity notifying unit.

The slot machine is
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, the information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (step S312), and after the information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means is notified, the information Predetermining to end the notification of information indicating the determination result of the predetermining means when the time measuring means measures a specific time before measuring the predetermined time (20 seconds after the time of the reel stop timer) It is good also as what further has a result alerting | reporting means (step S336).

  Here, the information indicating the determination result of the pre-determining means is informed before the display result of the variable display device is derived, but differs from the winning display result because the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time. When the display result is derived, the notification of information indicating the determination result of the prior determination unit is terminated. For this reason, when the display result of the variable display device is derived, the information indicating the determination result of the pre-decision means is not notified, and the information notified at this time and the derived display result There will be no wrinkles.

In the slot machine, there may be a plurality of types of winning display results. In this case, the slot machine is
One of the allowable stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different probabilities of determining that the pre-determining means allows the winning display result to be derived is selected and set. An allowable stage setting means (setting switch 91);
Numerical data that is updated within a predetermined range (random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 115) is determined in advance as a determination numerical data (random number for internal lottery) at a predetermined timing for each game (in the RAM 112). Numerical data input means (step S101) for input to the determination area),
With respect to any one or more types of winning display results (JACIN, JAC, watermelon, cherry, replay), it is determined that the predetermination means permits derivation with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. The judgment value data (number of judgment values) indicating the number of judgment values to be different is stored in common for the plurality of types of permissible stages, and the judgment value data is not stored in common for the permissible stages. For the winning display result (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), bell), it is determined that the predetermination means permits derivation of the numerical data for determination input in the determination area. Judgment value data storage means (FIG. 3 (b), FIG. 4) for storing judgment value data indicating the number of judgment values to be individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage. Can be as shall,
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Includes determination means (step S110 (determined to indicate that it is permitted by overflow)) that determines whether or not derivation is permitted for each type of winning display result, and derivation is permitted by the determination means. A decision is made to allow the derivation of the winning display result of the type determined to indicate that it is to be performed (step S111),
The determination value data storage means is different number determination value data (FIG. 3B, FIG. 4: Big Bonus (1)) indicating the number of different determination values as the determination value data individually stored according to the type of the permissible stage. ), Big bonus (2), bell), and the same number determination value data (FIG. 3B, FIG. 4) indicating the number of determination values that are the same as the determination value data stored separately according to the type of the permissible stage. Regular bonus) can be stored according to the type of the winning display result.

  Here, the judgment value data storage means stores judgment value data common to a plurality of types of allowable stages for any one or more types of winning display results. Thus, for one or more types of winning display results in which determination value data is stored in common for a plurality of types of allowable stages, the storage capacity required for storing the determination value data may be small. On the other hand, the determination value data storage means stores determination value data individually for the other two or more types of winning display results according to the types of allowable stages.

  Judgment value data determines the probability that the pre-determining means decides to allow the derivation of each winning display result according to the allowable stage. In general, the simulation is performed while adjusting to (the initial judgment value data may be different or may be the same). Appropriate judgment value data obtained as a result of simulation is applied to a model for mass production.

  Here, even if the determination value data becomes the same regardless of the allowable stage as a result of performing the simulation while changing the determination value data according to the allowable stage, such a type of winning display result is not changed. The judgment value data may be stored individually according to the type of the allowable stage. In addition, when the judgment value data is initially stored as the same number of judgment value data indicating the same judgment value individually according to the type of the permissible stage, the judgment value data that is initially registered according to the simulation result remains unchanged. If so, it can be stored in the determination value data storage means as it is as the same number of determination value data. When there is a problem with the judgment value data initially registered as a result of the simulation, the judgment value data can be changed in accordance with the allowable stage and stored in the judgment value data storage means as different number judgment value data. For this reason, since the storage mode of the judgment value data in the development model can be used as it is in the mass production model, development from the initial design stage to the mass production model can be easily performed.

  Note that storing the judgment value data individually according to the types of allowable stages does not necessarily mean that the judgment value data is stored individually for the number of types of allowable stages. If the judgment value data is not stored in common, the data is included in this. For example, when there are six types of allowable stages (first stage to sixth stage), the determination value data is also allowed in the cases where the first to third stages are common and the fourth to sixth stages are common. Depending on the type, it is stored separately.

In this case,
The predetermination means sequentially inputs the judgment value data stored in the judgment value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means to the determination area for each type of winning display result. An addition means (step S109) for adding to the determined numerical data for determination may be further provided. here,
The determination means determines whether or not the addition result of the addition means exceeds the predetermined range (step S110), and performs addition when it is determined that the predetermined range is exceeded by the determination result. It can be determined that it indicates that the derivation of the winning display result of the type corresponding to the determination value data is permitted (step S111).

  In this case, after the determination value data is extracted from the determination value data storage means for each type of the winning display result, the numerical value data for the determination value is added to the determination value data, thereby allowing the derivation of the winning display result of that type as it is. Whether or not to do so can be determined. That is, the processing efficiency is high because there is no need to register the determination value for each winning display result in the allowable determination value registration means (so-called winning determination table) based on the determination value data.

The pre-determining means displays a winning display of the judgment value data stored in the judgment value data storage means corresponding to the type of the permissible stage set by the permissible stage setting means, instead of the adding means. Subtracting means for subtracting from the numerical data for determination input to the determination area sequentially for each result type may be provided. in this case,
The determination unit determines whether or not the subtraction result of the subtraction unit is smaller than the predetermined range, and performs subtraction when it is determined that the subtraction result is smaller than the predetermined range based on the determination result. It can be determined that it indicates that the derivation of the winning display result of the type corresponding to the determination value data is permitted.

The slot machine is
When there is a variable display unit in which the fluctuation display is continued by the fluctuation continuation means when the clocking means clocks the predetermined time, after the clocking of the predetermined time (after 32 seconds from the reel stop timer clocking) ) May further include operation promotion information notification means (liquid crystal display 4, step S344) for notifying predetermined information (operation promotion notification) for prompting the operation of the stop operation means.

  In this case, when there is a variable display unit in which the variable display is continued by the variable continuation unit even if the time measuring unit measures a predetermined time, the corresponding stop operation unit is notified by notification from the operation promotion information notification unit. The player can be encouraged to operate. As a result, it is possible to suppress, as much as possible, a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine caused by the fact that the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined time.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 2), respectively.

  On the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, there are a plurality of types such as “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “bell” that can be distinguished from each other. The symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. Here, “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the variable display device 2 in the upper, middle, and lower three stages. The stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described in detail later.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 2) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back surface. 2). In the variable display device 2, when 1 is set as the bet number in the regular bonus described later, one effective line in the middle is set. Other than the regular bonus, the game can be started only when 3 is set as the bet number, and when 3 is set as the bet number, a total of 5 in the upper, middle, and lower rows and 2 on the diagonal line is 5 A valid line of books is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 is configured by a game number display 51 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and counts the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus (including a case where it is provided during a big bonus) described later. The counter value to be displayed is displayed. The game number display unit 21 may be used to display the value of a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a big bonus, which will be described later.

  The credit display unit 22 includes a credit display 52 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 2), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that each of the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 2) is lit in correspondence with the active line. The active line in the game is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The active line that won the combination to be described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 2). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 2) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning to be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 2) is in a lighting state. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 2).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays various effect images according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, and the like. As an effect by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, an effect in each game such as a small role announcement for notifying a player that one of the small roles to be described later is won, or a small role announcement is invalid. There is a production invalidity notification for notifying the effect, and an operation promotion notification for notifying the player of the stop operation. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 2) that are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 2) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 2) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 2), the number of bets from the credit is set. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 2), medals corresponding to credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 2), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 2) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 2). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds. The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notifying unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning to be described later are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 2) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 2) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output sound effects at the time of winning, big bonus entry, and regular bonus entry, and output of alarm sound at the time of abnormality, and various production sounds according to the gaming state Is output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 2) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display portions 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF, and detection of these switches. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. A random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The allocation of the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 is different between the development model in the manufacturer and the mass production model delivered to the hall. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. . The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). A random number extracted by the hardware random number function is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Each of these commands consists of 8 bits. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery to be described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, a setting value changing operation using the setting switch 91 will be described.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by the main switch 94 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on. When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value can be changed. When the setting switch 91 is operated during a period during which the setting value can be changed, the setting value is updated by 1 (when the operation is further performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the start lever 11 is operated, the determined setting value after the change is stored in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 112.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the symbols are arranged on the active line set according to the betting number of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles that involve the transition of gaming status, small roles that involve the payout of medals, and no need to set the number of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 113 and is used to determine the winning combination determined in the internal lottery. The registered content of the winning combination table according to gaming state depends on the gaming state. It shows the role that has been determined. As the role in this slot machine 1, regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), JACIN as special role, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry as small role, and replay as re-playing character are decided. ing.

  In the regular bonus game state, JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry, which are small roles, are determined as winning roles, and are subject to lottery by internal lottery in the regular bonus. In the game state of the big bonus, the regular bonus and JACIN that are special roles and the watermelon, bell, and cherry that are small roles are determined as winning roles, and are selected for lottery in the internal lottery in the big bonus. Under normal gaming conditions, regular bonuses and bonuses that are special roles, watermelons and bells and cherries that are small roles, and replays that are replaying roles are defined as winning roles. It becomes the object of lottery.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on any of the active lines (five) in the normal gaming state or the small role game in the big bonus. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus is when a combination of “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or a combination of “White 7-White 7-White 7” is aligned on any of the active lines (5) in the normal gaming state. Winning a prize. When the big bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a game called a small role game can be played. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480. In the following description, when it is necessary to distinguish between the big bonus by “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” and the big bonus by “White 7-White 7-White 7”, the big bonus (1), It shall be called a big bonus (2).

  JACIN is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-JAC-JAC” is placed on any of the active lines (5) in the small role game in the big bonus, but in a game state other than the small role game, Even if the combination is complete, JACIN won't win. When winning JACIN, the above-mentioned regular bonus is provided in the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 112 in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the regular bonus in the big bonus reaches the aforementioned 480, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  JAC is awarded when the combination of “Bell-JAC-JAC” is aligned on the active line (1 line) in the regular bonus, but in the gaming state other than the regular bonus, even if this combination is aligned, Don't be. A watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the active lines (one or five) in any gaming state. A bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on any of the active lines (one or five) in any gaming state. Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived on one of the active lines (one or five) for the left reel 3L in any gaming state. The payout of medals when these small roles are won will be described later.

  Replays are awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is available on any of the active lines (5) in the normal gaming state, but regular bonuses and big bonuses (small-games and regular bonuses) Then, even if this combination is complete, it will not be a replay prize. When a replay is won, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets that are not required to be set in the next game (the regular bonus will not be replayed 3), In other words, it is substantially the same as paying out three medals corresponding to the bet number 3 set in the previous game in which the replay winning was generated.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive, and a plurality of winnings are not won simultaneously in one game.

  Reference of the combination according to the gaming state is performed according to the winning combination table according to gaming state shown in FIG. That is, when the gaming state is a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus), JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target roles, and the gaming state is small in the big bonus. When in the combination game, the regular bonus, JACIN, watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  When in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. However, when the regular bonus winning flag or the big bonus winning flag is set in the game before the previous time and the winning based on the flag is carried over without being generated, the regular bonus and the big bonus are not subject to the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined for the internal lottery target combination is sequentially added to the internal lottery random number, and when the addition result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 113. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values for each combination is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player in the game. This is because even with the same combination, the winning probability in the regular bonus may differ from other combinations. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets for each combination may be common regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  The regular bonus is an internal lottery only in the normal gaming state and the small bonus game in the big bonus, and the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding to the betting number 3 in the normal gaming state and the small bonus game Is registered. The value of the common flag for this combination is 0, and the storage addresses for the number of determination values are individually registered according to the set value. The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are roles that are subject to internal lottery only in the normal gaming state, and the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. Has been. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value. JACIN is an internal lottery target only in the small bonus game in the big bonus, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the number of bets in the small bonus game is registered. The value of the common flag for this role is 1, and a storage address for a common number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  JAC is a role that is subject to internal lottery only with the regular bonus, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 1 with the regular bonus is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value. Replay is a role that is subject to internal lottery only in a normal gaming state, and a storage address of a judgment value number corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  Watermelons, bells, and cherries are internal lottery targets in any gaming state, and the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the number of bets 1 in the regular bonus and the normal gaming state or small role game The storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the number 3 of bets is registered. For the watermelon and cherry, the common flag is 1, and the storage address of the common number of determination values is registered corresponding to the number of bets regardless of the set value. For the bell, the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the determination value number is individually registered according to the set value corresponding to each bet number.

  In the role-specific table, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each role is also registered. However, only the watermelons, bells, cherries, and JACs, which are small roles, are the targets for paying out medals when winning a prize. Watermelons, bells, and cherries can be awarded when the bet number is 1 (regular bonus) or 3 (game state other than the regular bonus), but for the bell, when the bet number is 1, That is, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, 15 medals that are more than the other 8 are paid out. The regular bonus, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the winning of JACIN are accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, and are not eligible for payout of medals. Replay does not involve the payout of medals, but the medals used for setting the number of bets in the next game are no longer necessary, so that it is substantially the same as the payout of 3 medals.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on the addresses registered in the role-specific table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the RAM 112 for the development model and in the address area allocated to the ROM 113 for the mass production model.

  For example, the address ADD is an address that is referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 1, and at this time, 31 that is a value stored here is acquired as the number of determination values. . Addresses ADD + 2, ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, and ADD + 10 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 2 to 6, respectively. Regarding the regular bonus, the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values is stored, the winning probability of the regular bonus is the same at any set value. Yes.

  The addresses ADD + 12, ADD + 14, ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, and ADD + 22 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (1) and the set value is 1-6. The addresses ADD + 24, ADD + 26, ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32, and ADD + 34 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (2) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. With regard to the big bonuses (1) and (2), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of determination values is stored, so that the big bonus (1), ( The winning probabilities in 2) will be different.

  The addresses ADD + 36, ADD + 38, and ADD + 72 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the set value when the target role of the internal lottery is JACIN, JAC, or replay, and 4311, 27, respectively, regardless of the set value. , 2245 is acquired as the number of determination values.

  The address ADD + 40 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the internal lottery target role is a watermelon. The address ADD + 42 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or in the small-combination game, when the internal lottery target role is watermelon. The number of determination values for watermelon is registered according to the number of bets, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of watermelon is the same in any gaming state. As for cherry, the number of determination values is registered in the same way at addresses ADD + 68 and ADD + 70.

  The addresses ADD + 44, ADD + 46, ADD + 48, ADD + 50, ADD + 52, and ADD + 54 are addresses that are referred to when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is the bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. is there. Since the same values are registered in the addresses ADD + 44 and ADD + 46, ADD + 48 and ADD + 50, and ADD + 52 and ADD + 54, respectively, the set value 1 and the set value 2, the set value 3 and the set value 4 and the set value are set at the regular bonus. With 5 and the set value 6, the winning probability of the bell is the same.

  Addresses ADD + 56, ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, ADD + 64, and ADD + 66 are each when the bet number is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or in the small role game, the target lot of the internal lottery is bell and the set value is 1-6 This address is referred to by Since different values are registered in the addresses ADD + 56, ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, ADD + 64, and ADD + 66, in the normal gaming state or the small role game, the winning probability of the bell differs depending on the set value. .

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating examples of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery and the number of determination values of each combination and the winning combination. FIG. 5A shows an example in a normal gaming state, FIG. 5B shows an example in a small role game, and FIG. 5C shows an example in a regular bonus. FIGS. 5A to 5C show examples in which the set value is 6, and in FIG. 5A, both the regular bonus winning flag and the big bonus winning flag are set. An example is shown when there is not.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the normal gaming state, the roles that are subject to the internal lottery are regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), watermelon, bell, cherry, replay In the setting value 6, the number of determination values is 31, 30, 30, 68, 3562, 269, 2245. First, the regular bonus that is the target of the internal lottery is won when 16353 to 16383, in which the addition result overflows by adding 31 judgment values, is acquired as a random number for internal lottery.

  Next, the Big Bonus (1), which is the target of the internal lottery, adds 61, which is the sum of the regular bonus judgment value number 31 and the big bonus judgment value number 30, and the addition result overflows 16323. A win is made when ˜16352 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Similarly, big bonus (2) is obtained when 16293-16322 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, while watermelon is obtained when 16225-16292 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, bell is 12663 When 16224 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, Cherry is acquired when 12394-12626 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and Replay is when 10149-12393 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery Each is determined to be a winner.

  The approximate winning probabilities calculated for these combinations based on the number of judgment values are 1/528. For each of the regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay. 5, 1 / 546.1, 1 / 546.1, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 4.6, 1 / 60.9, and 1 / 7.3. When 0 to 10148 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the small role game, the regular bonus, JACIN, watermelon, bell, and cherry are subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is 31, 4311, 68, 3562, and 269, respectively. Therefore, when 16353 to 16383, 12042 to 16352, 11974 to 12041, 8412 to 11973, and 8143 to 8411 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, it is determined that the winner is won. In addition, the approximate winning probabilities for each combination are 1 / 528.5, 1 / 3.8, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 4.6, and 1 / 60.9. When 0 to 8142 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the regular bonus, JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry are subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is 27, 68, 15919, and 269. When 16383, 16289 to 16356, 370 to 16288, and 101 to 369 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, it is determined that the winner is won. In addition, the approximate winning probabilities of each combination are 1 / 606.8, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 1.03, and 1 / 60.9. When 0 to 100 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  For a combination determined to be won in the internal lottery, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112. The regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag set in the normal gaming state will be carried over after the next game if no winnings are generated based on them. Become. In other cases, the winning flags for each combination are deleted only for the game. Even if the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is carried over in the normal gaming state, the lottery and replay lottery are performed, When winning, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag, a big bonus (2) winning flag, and a winning combination of a small role or replay are set in duplicate.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. As described above, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, that is, within the pull-in range within 4 frames. . Since the pull-in range when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped is 4 frames, the symbols that can be stopped are the symbols that are displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated and the symbols that are in the range of the next 4 frames. It will be chosen from the inside.

  In the following description, according to the order in which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the first reel (first stop), the second reel (second stop), the third reel (third stop), Shall be called. The symbol to be stopped is selected in accordance with the setting status of the winning flag. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the symbols set in each game are set. If the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the active line within the pull-in range of 4 frames, they are aligned and stopped. Symbols that have not been won will be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  Further, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts rotating and reaches a constant speed, and when the time to be counted by the reel stop timer that starts timing when the reference position is detected reaches 30 seconds, the reels 3L, A part of 3C and 3R has already been stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and the symbols drawn out to the stop reel are small role losing eyes (described later), prohibited eyes (described later), “cherry If the player does not constitute a small role, the rotation of the remaining reels is automatically stopped even if the player does not operate all of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and the winning flag is set. Regardless, the display mode of the loss is derived. Further, even when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are automatically stopped, the display mode of the loss is derived regardless of the setting state of the winning flag.

  On the other hand, when the time measured by the reel stop timer reaches 30 seconds, some of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. If the symbol derived on the reel constitutes a small role losing eye, a forbidden eye, or a “cherry” small role, the display mode of the losing cannot be derived, or even if it can be derived, an undesired result will be brought about as an effect. Since there is a possibility, it will not be stopped automatically until the player operates all of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and the rotation is continued.

  Next, the above-described small role loser will be described. The small role losing eyes, when the rotation of some of the reels is stopped, the winning of the small role or replay is promised with a probability of almost 100% only by the symbols derived for the already stopped reels, If the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost when the rotation of the remaining reels is stopped, it is any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag. This is a display mode indicating that is set.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, four types of small part losing eyes are defined, and information on the defined small part losing eyes is stored in the ROM 113 in advance. FIGS. 6A to 6D are diagrams showing examples of the small role losing eyes defined in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. In these figures, reels other than those that are labeled “Lose” have already stopped, then reels that are labeled “Lose” are stopped, and if the result is lost, the regular bonus winning flag The big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set.

  In the example of FIG. 6A, “bell” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 3L, “BAR” is stopped at the lower stage, “red 7” is stopped at the upper stage of the inner reel 3C, and “bell” is stopped at the middle stage. If the “bell” does not stop in the middle of the right reel 3R, which is the third reel, any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag Will be set.

  In the example of FIG. 6B, “white 7” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 3L, “bell” is stopped at the lower stage, “white 7” is displayed at the middle stage of the right reel 3R, and “bell” is displayed at the lower stage. If the “bell” does not stop at the middle stage of the third reel 3C, which is the third reel when stopped, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag One of them is set.

  In the example of FIG. 6C, “red 7”, “white 7” or “BAR” is stopped at the top of the middle reel 3C, “bell” is stopped at the middle, and “red” is stopped at the middle of the right reel 3R. 7 ”,“ White 7 ”or“ BAR ”, when“ bell ”is stopped at the bottom, if“ bell ”does not stop at the top of the left reel 3L, which is the third reel, the regular bonus winning flag That is, either the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set.

  In the example of FIG. 6D, when the “JAC” is stopped at the upper and lower stages of the left reel 3L and the “bell” is stopped at the middle stage, the right reel 3C, which becomes the second and third reels, If “bell” does not stop in the middle of 3R and “JAC” is not available on any active line, either regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag Is set.

  If the bell win flag was set, even if none of the regular bonus win flag, big bonus (1) win flag, or big bonus (2) win flag is set, the first and second reels Is stopped by the operation of the stop button, the display mode constituting the small part losing eye shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C may be derived by the time the second reel is stopped. In addition, there may be a case where a display mode that constitutes the small role losing eye shown in FIG. 6D is derived until the first reel is stopped.

  Here, if the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost when the rotation of the remaining reels is automatically stopped, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big Bonus (2) The winning flag may be mistaken for being set. Therefore, when the symbols derived up to the first or second reel constitute the small role losing eye, the remaining reels are controlled not to be automatically stopped.

  If the winning symbol of the small role or bell is not set and the symbols derived up to the first or second reel constitute a small role losing eye, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1 ) Winning flag or big bonus (2) Winning flag is set, so the remaining reels are automatically stopped to prevent such important notifications from being made without the player's technical intervention It will be controlled not to be done.

  Next, the forbidden items will be described. The forbidden eye is described below because there is only a maximum of 4 frames that can be pulled in when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped even though the winning flag of any combination is not set. Depending on the relationship between the display mode when the second reel is stopped in the pattern to be played and the symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied for the third reel, the selection of the symbol to avoid the derivation of the display mode of the winning combination It is a display mode in which there is a case where it becomes impossible to perform.

  FIGS. 7A to 7F are diagrams showing examples of forbidden eyes in which derivation of the winning display mode cannot be avoided by the display mode when the second reel is stopped when five active lines are set. is there. Here, a case is shown in which the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped first, and the left reel 3L is the third reel to be finally stopped. In the case where the inner reel 3C or the right reel 3R is the third reel, no winning symbol is generated because no single symbol “cherry” is awarded.

  In the example of FIG. 7A, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel are in the temperament mode in which “JAC” is aligned on the upper effective line and “bell” is aligned on the lower effective line. . In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” is positioned in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, "bells" are aligned with the lower effective line and "cherry" appears on the upper stage, leading to the display of the winning display.

  Even if one or two frames are drawn, “Cherry” appears in the middle or lower tier, so that a winning combination that has not been won will occur. When three frames are drawn, “JAC” is aligned with the upper effective line, and the winning display mode is derived. When four frames are drawn, the “bells” are aligned with the lower effective line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 7B as well, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel have a tempered manner in which “JAC” is aligned on the upper effective line and “bell” is aligned on the lower effective line. . In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition for the left reel 3L is satisfied when “BAR” is positioned at the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, "JAC" is aligned with the upper effective line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  If one frame is drawn in, the “bells” are aligned with the lower active line, and a winning combination for a winning combination will occur. If two frames are drawn, “Cherry” appears in the upper row, and the winning display mode is derived. When three frames are drawn, “bells” are aligned with the lower effective line and “cherry” appears in the middle, leading to the display of the winning display. Even if four frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the lower row, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 7C, the two reels 3 </ b> C and 3 </ b> R that do not become the third reel are in the temperament mode in which “JAC” is aligned on the middle effective line. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” is positioned in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, “JAC” is aligned with the middle effective line, and the display mode of winning is derived.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, “JAC” is now aligned with the middle active line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 7D, the two reels 3 </ b> C and 3 </ b> R that are not the third reel are in a tempered manner in which “bell” is aligned on the upper effective line. In the example of FIG. 7 (e), the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel have a temper form in which "bells" are aligned on the diagonal effective lines from the upper left to the lower right. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” is positioned in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, the “bells” are aligned with the upper or diagonal effective lines, leading to the display of the winning display.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, the “bells” are now aligned with the upper or diagonal effective lines, leading to the display of the winning display.

  In the example of FIG. 7F, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel are in the temperament mode in which “bells” are aligned on the middle effective line. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition for the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “watermelon” is positioned at the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, “bells” are aligned with the middle active line, and a winning combination for a winning combination will occur.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, the “bells” are now aligned with the middle active line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  Here, when the winning flag of any combination is not set, the display mode of the loss must be derived. Therefore, when the first reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop button, the symbol is stopped according to the position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, but the first reel that has already stopped. When the reels constitute the forbidden eyes of FIGS. 7A to 7F, and when the second reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop button, as shown in FIGS. It is assumed that stop control is performed so as not to derive forbidden eyes.

  However, if the winning flag for the role to be prohibited is selected (for example, in the example of FIG. 7A, the “bell” small role, “cherry” small role, and replay), the second flag is set. If the reels are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the forbidden items shown in FIGS. 7A to 7F may be derived. On the other hand, if the rotation of the left reel 3L, which is the third reel, is automatically stopped, the winning display result is derived without the player's stop operation. If a prohibition eye is derived when the time measured by the stop timer reaches 30 seconds, the remaining reels are allowed to continue rotating without being automatically stopped. Similarly, if the prohibition is derived due to an error in control when the winning flag is not set, the reel rotation is not automatically stopped.

  Note that the ROM 113 stores in advance data indicating the prohibited items shown in FIGS. When the winning flag for the role to be prohibited is not set, the CPU 111 refers to the prohibited data stored in the ROM 113 when the second reel stop control is performed, and has already stopped. It is determined whether or not the design of the first reel constitutes a forbidden eye. When the forbidden eye is configured, it is determined whether or not each symbol that can be selected for the second reel is one that leads to the forbidden eye. Then, the symbols to be stopped are selected from the symbols that do not lead to the prohibition among the symbols that can be selected for the second reel.

  In addition, when the time measured by the reel stop timer has passed 30 seconds, the first and second reels (here, the middle and right reels) that have already stopped are referred to by referring to the prohibition data stored in the ROM 113. Whether the symbols of the reels 3C, 3R) constitute a forbidden eye. When the forbidden eyes are configured, the remaining reels (here, the left reel 3L) are controlled so as not to be automatically stopped.

  Also, when the time measured by the reel stop timer has passed 30 seconds, if the left reel 3L has already stopped and “cherry” has been derived to any of the upper, middle and lower stages, the middle and right Regardless of what symbols are derived on the reels 3C and 3R, the final display result is that the small part of “cherry” is won. On the other hand, if the rotation of the reels other than the left reel 3L is automatically stopped, the winning display result is derived without the player's stop operation. If “cherry” is derived to the left reel 3L when the time measured by the timer reaches 30 seconds, the remaining reels are allowed to continue rotating without being automatically stopped.

  In addition, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set as the display result of the variable display device 2, it is derived when these winning flags are not set. Unreachable reach (losing from the viewpoint of winning) may be derived. Further, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the chance to be derived with a higher probability than when these winning flags are not set. (Losing from the viewpoint of winning) may be derived. Further, when the winning flag for any combination is not set, a losing eye that is not derived when the winning flag for any combination is set may be derived.

  When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are automatically stopped, the display result of the variable display device 2 must be lost. Therefore, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus ( 2) Even if the winning flag is not set, chances may be derived with a high probability. In addition, even if a winning flag for some combination is actually set, a losing eye may be derived.

  Reach eyes, chance eyes, and losing eyes can be derived as effects based on the display result of the variable display device 2, similarly to the small role losing eyes described above. However, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are automatically stopped, the effect based on the display result derived for each game on the variable display device 2 is also an effect based on the display result according to the setting status of the winning flag. It makes no sense.

  The chance is not a definitive indication of the setting of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag, so all rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped. May also be derived. This is because it cannot be said that there is necessarily a discrepancy between the derived display result and the setting state of the winning flag. On the other hand, the reach eye indicates the setting of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the derived display result and the setting status of the winning flag As a result, a wrinkle occurs between the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  As described above, the reel stop timer may be controlled so as not to be automatically stopped even when the predetermined time (30 seconds) is counted. In this case, the player is prompted to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. The notification for prompting the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and is performed when the reel stop timer measures a predetermined time (32 seconds). The CPU 121 controls it.

  In addition, when the “watermelon”, “bell”, or “cherry” small role is won in the normal gaming state by the control of the effect control board 102, the type of the selected small role is notified. There are times when announcement effects are performed. Even if the bell winning flag is not set in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set. If so, it may be done.

  The “bell” small part is a small one that will not be missed if the winning flag is set because the symbols of “bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a role. Therefore, if it is announced that the small part of “Bell” has been won and no winning is made, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set. This can be said only when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  As described above, when the rotation is automatically stopped even in a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it is valid if all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. Will be invalid. Further, if the small role notification is made but no winning is made, there may be a discrepancy between the notified content and the display result of the variable display device 2.

  Therefore, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 is 10 seconds before the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped without any operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, that is, 20 times from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. After the second, the small role announcement is ended, and 5 seconds before the automatic stop, that is, 25 seconds after the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, displays on the liquid crystal display 4 that the effect in the game is invalid. It is supposed to notify the person.

  However, before the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped after notifying that the effect is invalid, the player operates the stop button to stop the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. If so, the effect in the game is not invalidated, so the notification that the effect is invalid is terminated, and the small role notification is also performed again. When the remaining reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are automatically stopped without operating any part of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R even after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, the effect of the game is displayed. The fact that it is invalid will be notified over the next three games.

  In JP-A-8-995, if the bonus winning flag is set and the bonus notification lamp is turned on, if the display mode of the variable display device becomes incapable of winning a bonus, the bonus is awarded at that time. A slot machine that turns off the notification lamp is disclosed. This is the same as the slot machine 1 in that the display result of the variable display device and the effect of production are avoided. However, it is not intended to guarantee the shooting characteristics by the technical intervention of the player, but because it always tries to derive the display mode of the loss at the time of automatic stop, it means that the display result and production of the variable display device will be flawed Not trying to avoid.

  In order to appropriately control the notification of the small role and the end thereof, the notification that the effect is invalid and the end thereof, the notification of prompting the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R and the end thereof, The CPU 121 must be able to recognize necessary information on the effect control board 102. Further, the CPU 121 must be able to recognize the elapsed time from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. Information that the CPU 121 must be able to recognize in this way is notified from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 by a command, and for recognition of the time after the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. In addition, the CPU 121 also measures time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating types of commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. As shown in the figure, commands sent from the CPU 111 to the CPU 121 include a BET command, a winning status notification command, a timing start command, and a reel stop command. Note that commands sent to the effect control board 102 are other than those shown in this figure, but here, commands not related to various effects executed in this embodiment are omitted.

  The BET command is a command sent when setting of the bet number in each game is confirmed, and indicates the bet number in the game. When this command is received, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 clears the effect performed in the previous game. However, the value of the effect invalid counter stored in the RAM 122 is not cleared when the game ends with the notification that the effect is invalid.

  The winning status notification command is a command sent when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed, and can determine the winning status and gaming state of each combination. This is generated based on the state of the winning flag of each combination in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium flag, and the big bonus medium flag. When the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives the winning situation notification command, the CPU 121 starts the effect in the game, and when three games have not elapsed since the game ended with notification that the effect is invalid. It is assumed that a notification that the effect up to three games before is invalid and a small role notification are performed.

  The timing start command is a command sent when the reel stop timer starts timing, and indicates the start of timing. When the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives a timing start command, the CPU 121 starts timing by the internal timer. When the time measured by the internal timer without receiving the following reel stop command (in this case, indicating that the operation has been stopped by operating the stop button) reaches 20 seconds, the small role notification is terminated, and 25 When the second is reached, notification that the effect is invalid is performed.

  The reel stop command is a command sent when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, and it is possible to specify the type of the stopped reel, the stopped symbol, and whether it has been stopped or automatically stopped by operating the stop button. Information is included. The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 stores the reel stop command received for each game in the RAM 122. When all three reel stop commands are received after the notification that the effect is invalid is performed and the stop button is operated, the notification that the effect is invalid is terminated and the operation is promoted. When all three reel stop commands are received indicating that the operation has been stopped by operating the stop button after the notification has been made, the notification that prompts the operation is terminated and the small role notification is made. If there is, the small role announcement will be made again.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. The command transmission from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described only for those directly related to the present invention.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing for one game executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S1).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. A BET process for instructing the start is performed (step S2). In the BET processing, when the operation of the start lever 11 becomes valid as shown below, that is, when the setting of the bet number is confirmed, a BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  Here, when the gaming state is a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus), if the bet number is set to 1 (the bet number larger than this is not set), the start lever 11 is operated effectively. It becomes. In other game states, the start lever 11 becomes effective after 3 is set as the bet number. Further, if the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the replay flag (the replay flag is erased at this stage) and remains as it is. The start lever 11 becomes effective.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning to each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S3). In this lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 based on each lottery result. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process ends, a reel fluctuation start process is performed (step S4). In the reel fluctuation start process, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game are processed on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Thereby, the symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 2. Here, when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of rotation in the previous game, the rotation is awaited for rotation, and the weight display unit 31 is notified by lighting the weight lamp 61. Also, the timing of one game timer for the next game is started.

  Thereafter, reel fluctuation stop processing is performed (step S5). In the reel fluctuation stop process, after a predetermined condition is established from the start of reel rotation (the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed), the stop buttons 12L, 12C , 12R are enabled, and each is operated by the player, thereby stopping the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR and stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the setting state of the winning flag. At the same time, a reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Further, when the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), one of the small role loser, the prohibited eye, and the “cherry” of the left reel 3L is derived. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are forcibly stopped except when they are present. Details of the reel fluctuation stop process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, in the display mode at the time of stopping, is any of the above-mentioned role symbols derived and displayed on the active line corresponding to the bet number set in the BET process in step S2 A winning determination process for determining whether or not is performed (step S6). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed.

  Various processes performed in the winning determination process include setting a replay flag when winning a replay and setting a payout amount when winning a small role. The number of payouts is set according to the number of bets set in the game. Also, there is a process when winning a special combination. For example, when winning a big bonus, the big bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased and a big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S7). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. Various processes not related to winning are also performed. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Processes that are not related to winning in the payout process include erasing winning flags other than the big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the regular bonus winning flag (only in the normal gaming state). Also, the number of payout medals, the number of games and the number of winnings in the big bonus and regular bonus are counted, and the big bonus or regular bonus is terminated when the termination condition is satisfied (specifically, the big bonus medium flag, regular bonus Middle flag).

  Next, the lottery process in step S3 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S3. In the lottery process, first, a random number acquisition process is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 as a random number for internal lottery. Then, the random number for internal lottery extracted by the sampling circuit 116 is input and stored in a predetermined determination area provided in the RAM 112 (step S101).

  Next, in accordance with the current gaming state, the combinations registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 3A are sequentially read (step S102). It is determined whether or not the type of the combination read here is a regular bonus or a big bonus (step S103). In the case of a regular bonus or a big bonus, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag, or a big bonus (2) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in the previous game or the like, and based on the winning flag. It is determined whether or not it has been carried over without winning a prize (step S104). If the type of the read combination is neither a regular bonus nor a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S105 as it is.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set, the process returns to the process of step S102 and is further registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state. The winning combination will be read (Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) are registered first in the winning combination table according to gaming state, so the lottery process will not be terminated. ). Regardless of whether the type of the read role is regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag is set. If not, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the BET number set in step S2 is further read, and the setting status of the common flag is acquired in the role-specific table of FIG. 3B for the role and the role corresponding to the read BET number. As a result, it is determined whether or not a common flag is set for the combination and the BET number (step S106).

  If the common flag is set, the determination value number stored in the address registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 3B is acquired for the role and the BET number (step S107). Then, the process proceeds to step S109. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 112 is read and stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the setting value read for the role and the BET number. The number of determination values is acquired (step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the number of determination values acquired in step S107 or S108 is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the addition result is used as a new internal lottery random value. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S110). If an overflow occurs, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S111). Then, the process proceeds to step S113.

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the combinations determined for the gaming state (step S112). If there is a combination that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S102, and the process continues with the next combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state as the processing target. If there is no combination not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, a winning status notification command capable of specifying the setting status of the winning flag and the current gaming state (regular bonus, big bonus (until regular bonus and small role game) or normal gaming state) is generated, It transmits to the production control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel fluctuation stop process in step S5 will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel fluctuation stop process executed by the CPU 111 in step S5. First, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed, there is a predetermined condition that enables the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to detect the reference position after all. It is determined whether or not it is established (step S201).

  If this predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process of step S201 is repeated, and the process waits for the predetermined condition to be satisfied. If this predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel stop timer for forcibly stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started (step S202). Here, a timing start command indicating that the timing of the reel stop timer has started is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S203). Further, the left, middle, and right stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are enabled for operation, and the operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are turned on (step S204). Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether the left stop button 12L is enabled for operation. If the left stop button 12L is disabled, the process directly proceeds to step S215. If the operation of the left stop button 12L is valid, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 12L is operated depending on whether or not the detection signal of the stop switch 42L is input (step S206). If it is determined that the left stop button 12L is operated, the left stop button 12L is disabled thereafter, and the operation enable lamp 63L is turned off (step S207).

  Next, it should be derived according to the setting status of the winning flags for each combination in the RAM 112 and the type of symbols displayed on the variable display device 2 for the left reel 3L at the timing when the player operates the stop button 12L. A symbol is selected and the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S208). Then, the process proceeds to step S214. If it is determined in step S206 that the left stop button 12L has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the time counted by the reel stop timer started in step S202 has exceeded 30 seconds (step S209).

  If the time measured by the reel stop timer has not exceeded 30 seconds, the process proceeds to step S215. If the time measured by the reel stop timer has exceeded 30 seconds or more, the reels 3C and 3R other than the left reel 3L to be stopped are already stopped and are derived for the reels 3C and 3R. It is determined whether or not the currently displayed symbol constitutes the small part losing eye of FIG. 6C (step S210).

  If it constitutes a small part lost eye, the process proceeds to step S215. If it does not constitute a small part loser, the reels 3C and 3R other than the left reel 3L to be stopped are already stopped, and the symbols derived for the reels 3C and 3R are prohibited in FIG. It is determined whether or not it constitutes an eye (step S211). If so, the process proceeds to step S215.

  If it does not constitute a small part lost eye or a forbidden eye, the operation of the left stop button 12L is invalidated thereafter, and the operation valid lamp 63L is turned off (step S212). Then, it is considered that the game state is normal, and that the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is originally not set. The same applies hereinafter), and 190 mm. The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of seconds. Here, when the left reel 3L is the first and second reels, it is considered that the winning flag of any combination is not set, and therefore FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6D are used. The derivation of the small role loser and the derivation of “cherry” shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, the currently stopped reel is the left reel 3L, the symbol derived to the left reel 3L, and the time that the left reel 3L has been stopped by operating the stop button 12L or the time measured by the reel stop timer. A reel stop command that can specify whether or not the automatic stop has been performed is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the middle stop button 12C is enabled. If the middle stop button 12C is disabled, the process proceeds to step S225 as it is. If the operation of the middle stop button 12C is enabled, it is determined whether or not the middle stop button 12C is operated depending on whether or not the detection signal of the stop switch 42C is input (step S216). If it is determined that the middle stop button 12C is being operated, the middle stop button 12C is subsequently disabled, and the operation valid lamp 63C is turned off (step S217).

  Next, it should be derived in accordance with the setting status of the winning flag of each combination in the RAM 112 and the type of symbol displayed on the variable display device 2 for the reel 3C in the timing when the player operates the stop button 12C. A symbol is selected, and the rotation of the inner reel 3C is stopped (step S218). Then, the process proceeds to step S224. If it is determined in step S216 that the middle stop button 12C is not operated, it is determined whether or not the time counted by the reel stop timer started in step S202 has exceeded 30 seconds (step S219).

  If the time measured by the reel stop timer has not exceeded 30 seconds, the process proceeds to step S225. If the time counted by the reel stop timer has exceeded 30 seconds or more, the reels 3L and 3R other than the reel 3C to be stopped are already stopped and are derived for the reels 3L and 3R. 6B shows whether or not the symbol that constitutes the small role losing eye in FIG. 6B is, or the symbol that has been derived for the reel 3L is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it constitutes a small part losing eye (step S220).

  If it constitutes a small role loser, the process proceeds to step S225. If it does not constitute a small role loser, the left reel 3L has already stopped, the derived symbol is “Cherry”, and it has already been decided to win the “Cherry” small role It is determined whether or not (step S221). If it is determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process proceeds to step S225. If it is not decided to win the “Cherry” small role, the operation of the middle stop button 12C is disabled thereafter, and the operation enable lamp 63C is turned off (step S222).

  Then, it is considered that the game state is normal, and that the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is originally not set. The same applies hereinafter), and 190 mm. The rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of seconds. Here, when the reel 3C in the middle is the first and second reels, it is considered that the winning flag for any combination is not set, so the small reels shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (c) are used. Derivation of the role losing eyes and the banning eyes shown in FIGS. 7A to 7F are avoided (step S223). Then, the process proceeds to step S224.

  In step S224, the currently stopped reel is the middle reel 3C, the symbol derived to the middle reel 3C, and the time when the middle reel 3C has been stopped by the operation of the stop button 12C or the time measured by the reel stop timer. A reel stop command that can specify whether or not the automatic stop has been performed is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, it is determined whether the right stop button 12R is enabled. If the right stop button 12R is disabled, the process proceeds to step S235. If the operation of the right stop button 12R is valid, it is determined whether or not the right stop button 12R is operated based on whether or not the detection signal of the stop switch 42R is input (step S226). If it is determined that the right stop button 12R is being operated, the right stop button 12R is subsequently disabled, and the operation enable lamp 63R is turned off (step S227).

  Next, it should be derived according to the setting status of the winning flags for each combination in the RAM 112 and the type of symbols displayed on the variable display device 2 for the right reel 3R at the timing when the player operates the stop button 12R. A symbol is selected and the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped (step S228). Then, the process proceeds to step S234. If it is determined in step S226 that the right stop button 12R has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the time counted by the reel stop timer started in step S202 has exceeded 30 seconds (step S229).

  If the time measured by the reel stop timer has not exceeded 30 seconds, the process proceeds to step S235. If the time measured by the reel stop timer has exceeded 30 seconds or more, the reels 3L and 3C other than the right reel 3R to be stopped are already stopped and are derived for the reels 3L and 3C. 6 (a), or the left reel 3L has already stopped and the symbol derived for the reel 3L is shown in FIG. 6 (d). It is determined whether or not it constitutes a small part losing eye (step S230).

  If it constitutes a small part lost eye, the process proceeds to step S235. If it does not constitute a small role loser, the left reel 3L has already stopped, the derived symbol is “Cherry”, and it has already been decided to win the “Cherry” small role It is determined whether or not (step S231). If it is determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process proceeds to step S235. If it is not decided to win the “Cherry” small role, the right stop button 12R is invalidated thereafter, and the operation valid lamp 63R is turned off (step S232).

  Then, it is considered that the game state is normal, and that the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is originally not set. The same applies hereinafter), and 190 mm. The rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of seconds. Here, when the right reel 3R is the first and second reels, it is considered that the winning flag for any combination is not set, and therefore the small reels shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C are used. The derivation of the role losing eye and the derivation of the prohibition eye shown in FIGS. 7A to 7F are avoided (step S233). Then, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S234, the currently stopped reel is the right reel 3R, the symbol derived to the right reel 3R, and the time that the right reel 3R has been stopped by operating the stop button 12R or the time measured by the reel stop timer. A reel stop command that can specify whether or not the automatic stop has been performed is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S235, it is determined whether all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. If any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S205. When all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the reel fluctuation stop process is finished as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 performs a transition of the game state between the normal game state, the regular bonus, and the big bonus, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the substrate 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 for performing various effects (particularly, small role notification, invalidity notification, and operation promotion notification) will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing command reception standby processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S301). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined (step S302).

  If the received command type is a BET command transmitted in the BET process of step S2, information related to the effect stored in the RAM 122 (including notification information but excluding the effect invalid counter) is cleared, The effect performed in the previous game is ended (step S303). Further, the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 in the previous game is cleared (step S304). Then, the process returns to step S301.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S113, a new game is started here, and accordingly, an effect on the liquid crystal display 4 is also newly started. (Step S305). Further, since a new game is started, if the value of the rendering invalid counter in the RAM 122 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted (step S306).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect invalid counter in the RAM 122 has become 0 (step S307). If the value of the effect invalid counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S309. If the value of the effect invalid counter is not 0, in addition to the effect in the current game, the previous game by the number corresponding to the value of the effect invalid counter (for example, if the value of the effect invalid counter is 3, one game before If it is 2, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 that the effects in 2 games before 2 and 1 in 3 games) are all invalid (step S308). Then, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the received winning situation notification command indicates that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If it shows that it is in a normal game state, a random number for notification determination is acquired by the software random number function, and it is determined whether or not to perform a small role notification based on the value of the acquired random number. Here, when one of the “watermelon”, “bell”, and “cherry” small roles is won, it is decided to announce the small role with a predetermined probability, regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus. When (2) is won, it is determined with a very low probability that the “Bell” small role announcement will be made, regardless of which small role is not actually won (step S310).

  Here, it is determined whether or not it is determined to make a small role notification (step S311). If it is determined that a small role notification is to be made, “BELL” is given when the winning status notification command is won for a small role indicating winning, or regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S312). In addition, information regarding the notified type of small role is stored in the RAM 112 as notification information (step S313). Then, the process returns to step S301. If it is not determined that the small role notification is to be performed, or if the winning status notification command does not indicate that the game is in the normal gaming state in step S309, the process directly returns to step S301.

  If the received command type is the time measurement start command transmitted in step S203, the time measurement is started by the internal timer of the CPU 121 (step S314). The time counted here is the same as the time counted by the reel stop timer. Then, the process returns to step S301.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in steps S214, S224, and S234, the received commands are sequentially stored in the RAM 122 (step S315). Then, it is determined whether or not three reel stop commands are stored in the RAM 122, that is, whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been stopped (step S316). If three reel stop commands are stored and all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the timing started in step S314 is terminated (step S317).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stored reel stop command indicates that all reels have been operated by operating the stop button (step S318). If it has been stopped by operating the stop button, the process proceeds to step S322. If it is indicated that there is something that has not been stopped by the operation of the stop button, that is, there is something that has been automatically stopped, the processing returns to step S301 as it is.

  If there are three reel stop commands that have not been saved and there are still reels that have not been stopped, the symbols derived for the already stopped reels constitute the small role loser in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S319). If it constitutes a small part lost eye, the process proceeds to step S322. If it does not constitute the small part losing eye, it is determined whether or not the symbol derived for the already stopped reel constitutes the prohibited eye of FIG. 7 (step S320). If so, the process proceeds to step S322.

  If it does not constitute a forbidden eye, whether the left reel 3L has already stopped, the derived symbol is “Cherry”, and whether or not it has already been decided to win the small part of “Cherry” Is determined (step S321). If it is not determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process directly returns to step S301. If it is determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect invalid counter in the RAM 122 is four. If the value of the operation invalid counter in the RAM 122 is not 4, the process proceeds to step S325 as it is. If the value of the effect invalid counter in the RAM 122 is 4, since the effect invalid notification is performed in the liquid crystal display 4, this is ended (step S323). Further, the value of the effect invalid counter is initialized to 0 (step S324). Then, the process proceeds to step S325.

  In step S325, it is determined whether an operation promotion effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 in the current game and the operation promotion effect flag is set in the RAM 122. If the operation promotion effect is not performed, the process directly proceeds to step S328. If the operation promotion effect is performed, the operation promotion effect in the liquid crystal display 4 is ended (step S326), and the operation promotion effect flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S327). Then, the process proceeds to step S328.

  In step S328, it is determined whether or not a small role notification is made in the current game and the notification information is stored in the RAM 122. If the notification information is not stored, the process directly returns to step S301. If the notification information is stored, the small role notification in the liquid crystal display 4 is performed again according to the notification information (step S329). And it returns to the process of step S301 as it is.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to the type of each command (the details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention) is executed (step S330). Thereafter, the process returns to step S301.

  If no command has been received in step S301, it is determined whether the time elapsed since the start of time measurement in step S314 has become 20 seconds (step S331). When the elapsed time from the start of timing is 20 seconds, there is a reel that has already stopped at any one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reel that has already stopped is derived. It is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 whether or not the symbol constitutes the small part loser of FIG. 6 (step S332).

  If it constitutes a small part lost eye, the process directly returns to step S301. If it does not constitute a small part losing eye, any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has already stopped, and the symbol derived for the already stopped reel is prohibited in FIG. Whether or not it constitutes an eye is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 (step S333).

  If it constitutes a forbidden eye, the process directly returns to step S301. If it does not constitute a forbidden eye, whether the left reel 3L has already stopped, the derived symbol is “Cherry”, and whether or not it has already been decided to win the small part of “Cherry” Is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 (step S334). If it is determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process directly returns to step S301.

  If it is not determined to win the “cherry” small role, it is determined whether or not the small role notification is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S335). If no small role notification has been made, the process returns to step S301. If the small role notification has been performed, this is terminated (step S336), and the process returns to step S301.

  If the time elapsed since the start of time measurement is not 20 seconds, it is determined whether the time elapsed since the start of time measurement is 25 seconds (step S337). When the elapsed time from the start of timing reaches 25 seconds, there is a reel that has already stopped at any one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reel that has already stopped is derived. It is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 whether or not the symbol constitutes the small part loser of FIG. 6 (step S338).

  If it constitutes a small part lost eye, the process directly returns to step S301. If it does not constitute a small part losing eye, any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has already stopped, and the symbol derived for the already stopped reel is prohibited in FIG. Whether or not it constitutes an eye is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 (step S339).

  If it constitutes a forbidden eye, the process directly returns to step S301. If it does not constitute a forbidden eye, whether the left reel 3L has already stopped, the derived symbol is “Cherry”, and whether or not it has already been decided to win the small part of “Cherry” Is determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 (step S340). If it is determined to win the “Cherry” small role, the process directly returns to step S301.

  If it has not been decided to win the “Cherry” small role, the remaining reels are automatically stopped after 30 seconds, so that the effect invalid counter of the RAM 122 is set to 4 as an initial value (step) S341). Then, an effect invalidity notification indicating that the effect in the current game (the small role notification in step S312 and the outcome displayed on the variable display device 2) is invalid is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S342). Then, the process returns to step S301.

  If the time elapsed since the start of time measurement is not 25 seconds, it is determined whether the time elapsed since the start of time measurement is 32 seconds (step S343). If the elapsed time from the start of timing is 32 seconds, the spinning reels 3L, 3C, and 3R continue to rotate without being automatically stopped. The operation promotion notification indicating that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is urged is performed (step S344), and the operation promotion effect flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S345). Then, the process returns to step S301.

  If the elapsed time since the start of time measurement has not reached 32 seconds, the process directly returns to step S301.

  Hereinafter, various effects performed in the liquid crystal display 4 will be described based on specific examples. FIGS. 13A to 13N are diagrams showing display examples of various effects on the liquid crystal display 4.

  When a new game is started by operating the start lever 11 (in this case, an internal lottery is being performed), as shown in FIG. 13A, the liquid crystal display 4 produces an effect indicating the start of a new game. Be started. Here, the word “start” issued by the character 301 is displayed in the balloon 302a.

  Thereafter, when a small role (here, bell) notification is made, a “bell” symbol 303b is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as shown in FIG. Is displayed in a balloon 302b to announce a small role. Condition A (all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R until 20 seconds elapse after the reel stop timer starts timing, or the stop button Any one of 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13 (c). This display is continued until 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer or until it is erased at the start of the next game.

  On the other hand, condition B (when 20 seconds have passed since the reel stop timer started timing, any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is not operated and there is a reel that has not stopped rotating, In addition, in the case where the symbol derived from the stop reel is not a small role loser, a prohibited eye, or a “cherry” small role), as shown in FIG. Both the symbol 303b and the balloon 302b are erased from the liquid crystal display 4 and the small role notification is terminated.

  In FIG. 13D, condition C (all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R until 25 seconds have elapsed since the reel stop timer started timing). Stopped or operated by any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the prohibition eye, which constitutes the small part of “Cherry”) is established, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the small part notice erased in FIG. 13 (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Again in vessel 4.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 13D, when the condition D (25 seconds have elapsed since the reel stop timer started timing), any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is not operated and the rotation is stopped. If there are no reels remaining and the symbols drawn out to the stop reels are not part of the small role, the forbidden eye, or the “cherry” small part), the case shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the word “production is invalid” issued by the character 301 is displayed on the balloon 302 f to notify the player that the production in the current game is invalid.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 13 (f), when the condition E (30 seconds after the reel stop timer starts timing) has elapsed, the rotation is stopped without being operated by any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. If no reels remain, and the symbols that make up the small role losing eyes, forbidden eyes, and “Cherry” small role are not established), the remaining reels are also automatically stopped here. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 13G, notification that the effect in the current game is invalid is continued until the next game is started.

  Further, when the next game is started, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), a message 303h “the effect before“ 1 ”game is invalid” is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 4. When the next game is started, as shown in FIG. 13 (i), a message 303 i is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 4 as “the effect before“ 2 ”game is invalid”. Further, when the next game is started, as shown in FIG. 13 (j), a message 303j is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display 4 that “the effect before“ 3 ”game is invalid”. When the next game is started, the display of such a message is erased as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 13 (f), condition F (the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to rotate all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R until 30 seconds elapse after the reel stop timer starts timing). Is stopped, or any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. , Forbidden eyes and “cherry” small part) is established, as shown in FIG. 13 (l), the small part notice erased in FIG. 13 (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Again in vessel 4.

  13 (c), (e), and (l), any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated when 32 seconds have elapsed since the reel stop timer started timing. If there is a reel that has not stopped rotating, and the design drawn to the stopped reel constitutes a small role losing eye, a forbidden eye, or a “cherry” small role) As shown in FIG. 13 (m), a message 303m of “Please operate!” Is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 4 for the small role announcement that has already been made, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C are displayed. , 12 R is notified to the player that the operation is encouraged.

  In FIG. 13 (m), when the condition H (the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) is satisfied, As shown in FIG. 13, the small role notification erased in FIG. 13D is performed again in the liquid crystal display 4. This small role announcement is continued until the next game is started. On the other hand, even if the condition G is not satisfied in FIGS. 13C, 13E and 13L, the small role notification is continued until the next game is started.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when there is a reel that has not yet stopped rotating after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, the rotation in the remaining reels is continued. If it is possible to derive the display mode of the loss even if it is stopped, and if no problem occurs even if the display mode of the loss is derived, the rotation on the remaining reels that have not been stopped is automatically stopped. Become.

  For example, if all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have not stopped rotating when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, there is no problem and the losing is not affected regardless of the setting status of the winning flag. The display mode can be derived. Even if the rotation of some of the reels has not stopped, if none of the “cherry”, small role losing eye, or prohibited eye of the left reel 3L has been derived, the losing will be displayed regardless of the setting status of the winning flag. Aspects can be derived.

  In such a case, by automatically stopping the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it is possible to avoid as much as possible the decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. In addition, when the rotation of some of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is automatically stopped in this way, the display result derived to the variable display device 2 is always lost. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, if “cherry” has already been derived to the left reel 3L when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, all of the symbols are derived regardless of the symbol derived to the reel that has not yet stopped rotating. The display mode of losing is not derived when the rotation of the reels is stopped. When the winning of “cherry” is unavoidable in this way, the rotation of the remaining reels that have not stopped rotating is continued, and the rotation of the remaining reels that have not stopped yet is stopped by automatic stop. There is no. For this reason, the player does not win the “cherry” without operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R even in a part of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can be secured.

  In addition, when the small role losing eye shown in FIG. 6 is derived to the reel that has already stopped rotating, the rotation on the remaining reels that have not yet stopped is stopped by operating the corresponding stop button. If the display result is derived, it means that the winning flag of any one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is set in the RAM 112. For this reason, when the small role loser is derived to the reel that has already stopped rotating, the rotation of the remaining reels that have not yet stopped due to automatic stop after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. If the display mode of losing is derived by stopping and the winning flag of either regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is not actually set, There is also a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the winning flag is set.

  On the other hand, when the small role losing eye is derived to the reel that has already stopped rotating, even if the reel stop timer counts 30 seconds, the player does not stop automatically and the stop button is pressed by the player. It is assumed that the rotation of the reel that has not yet stopped rotating until operated is not stopped. For this reason, the inconvenience that the display result derived | led-out to the variable display apparatus 2 becomes different from the winning flag set to RAM112 can be prevented. In addition, when a small role losing eye has been derived on a reel that has already stopped rotating, it is possible to derive a display mode according to the actual setting status of the winning flag by operating the stop button by the player, It is possible to secure the suppression of shooting characteristics by the technical intervention of the player.

  In addition, when the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 and the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped before the left reel 3L, the state shown in FIG. Stop control is performed so that the forbidden eyes shown are not led to the middle and right reels 3C and 3R. For this reason, when the winning flag of any combination is not set, even if the left reel 3L is stopped as the third reel, the occurrence of winning is not unavoidable. Such inconvenience does not occur even when the reel stop timer times 30 seconds and the rotation of the left reel 3L is automatically stopped.

  On the other hand, for example, when the small bell winning flag of “Bell” is set, the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by the stop buttons 12L, 12C, before the reel stop timer counts 30 seconds. If it is stopped by the operation of 12R, it will suffice to win “Bell”. For this reason, a case where a forbidden item has been introduced to the reels 3C and 3R previously stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12C and 12R may occur.

  On the other hand, if the “Bell” small role winning flag is set and the reel stop timer counts 30 seconds, if a prohibited item is derived for the reels 3C and 3R, “Bell” or “Cherry” "I can't avoid winning either. In such a case, the rotation of the left reel 3L is not automatically stopped, but is continued until the operation of the stop button 12L. For this reason, since it becomes possible to derive the “bell” or “cherry” that cannot be avoided by the operation of the stop button 12L, it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance by the technical intervention of the player. . The same applies when the replay winning flag is set instead of the “bell” small role winning flag.

  Also, when in the normal gaming state, there may be a small role announcement in which the type of the selected small role is announced, and in addition to the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) If you are elected, you will be notified that you have won the “Bell” small role even though you have not actually won the “Bell” small role. In all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the “bell” symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, so that they are not missed. Therefore, if the winning of “Bell” is announced and all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop rotating and win the “Bell” small role, it means that only the bell winning flag is set. If the reel stop timer is timed for 30 seconds and rotation on the reels that have not stopped is stopped due to automatic stop, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag Or a big bonus (2) that a winning flag is set.

  Here, assuming that even a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped, even if only the bell win flag is actually set, the display mode of the loss is derived. Become. When the winning of “Bell” has been announced, there will be a discrepancy between the notified content and the display result derived to the variable display device 2. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the small role is notified when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, which is before the timing at which the reel rotation is automatically stopped. If the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, the information indicating the setting status of the winning flag (there is nothing here) and the derived display result There will be no wrinkles between them.

  Further, when 25 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, it is notified that the effects (including the small role notification) in the game are invalid. If it is invalid information, even if the content of the information is different from the actual setting state of the winning flag, it cannot be said that there is a flaw between the display result of the variable display device 2 and the game So that people don't feel distrust. The notification that the effect is invalid is also effective for chances and losing eyes derived as a display result of the variable display device 2, so that the player does not feel distrust. If all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are automatically stopped, the reach is not derived in the first place, so that the player does not feel distrust.

  Here, the notification that the effect is invalid does not end as far as the game concerned, but in the three games after all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are automatically stopped and the result of the loss is derived. It has been continuously performed. For this reason, even if a player misses a notification that the effect is invalid in a game in which the rotation of the reels is automatically stopped, the player is based on the small role announcement, chance chance, lose eye, etc. in the previous game. It is possible to prevent the game from continuing.

  Even if it is notified that the effect is invalid in this way, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R before 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, and the reels 3L, If all the rotations of 3C and 3R are stopped, a display result corresponding to the setting state of the winning flag is derived to the variable display device 2. In other words, the effect such as the small role notification in this case is effective. In such a case, the notification that the effect is invalid is ended, and further, the small role notification once ended is also performed again, so the small role notification and the display result of the variable display device 2 ( It is possible to prevent the player from proceeding with the game based on the reach eyes, the chance eyes, and the lose eyes.

  As described above, the types of winning combinations that are subject to internal lottery for each gaming state are registered in the winning combination table by gaming state, but the number of judgment values that determine the winning probability of each combination is referred to from the determining table. Stored in the address. The storage address of the judgment value number of each role registered in the role table may differ depending on the setting value, but the winning probability is the same regardless of the setting value. As for, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. However, in the role-specific table, even if the target number of the internal lottery is the same as the number of bets set and the address storing the number of judgment values referenced according to the set value is different, it is stored at a different address. In some cases, the number of determination values is the same.

  In general, in the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set values for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set for the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the determination value number is stored in the ROM 113 by the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. It should be noted that when the winning determination table is generated before the actual winning determination is made, the loop processing is required twice, but according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the lottery processing is only required once. Thus, the processing efficiency in the entire lottery process is high.

  Further, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer, even if a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has not stopped rotating, that is, there is a reel that is not automatically stopped, the timing of the reel stop timer is counted. The operation promotion effect in the liquid crystal display 4 performed when 32 seconds have elapsed from the start can prompt the player to operate the stop button corresponding to the reel that has not yet stopped rotating. As a result, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the operating rate of the slot machine is reduced due to the automatic stop of any of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, even if the reel stop timer counts 30 seconds, the left reel 3L has already stopped and “cherry” has been derived, or some reels have stopped and a forbidden eye has been derived. When it is no longer possible to avoid the derivation of the winning display result, and when some of the reels are stopped and the small role losing eye is derived, the reels that have not stopped yet continue to rotate. I was trying. On the other hand, if the reel rotation is continued at least when the derivation of the winning display result cannot be avoided, the remaining reels are stopped from rotating even if the small role losing eye is derived. The timer may be automatically stopped when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer.

  In this case, after the small role loser is derived, the rotation of the remaining reels is automatically stopped and the result of the loss is derived, so that the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus ( 2) Even if the winning flag is not actually set, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that these flags are set. Therefore, in such a case, when the rotation of the remaining reels is automatically stopped after the small part losing eyes are derived, the fact that the small part losing eyes are invalid is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. May be notified to the player.

  In this way, if the small role loser is invalid information, even if the content of the information is different from the actual setting status of the winning flag, a discrepancy occurs between the display result of the variable display device 2. Because it can no longer be said that the player is not distrusted.

  In the above embodiment, when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the end timing of the small role notification is 20 seconds after the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. (10 seconds before the automatic stop) and the notification timing that the effect is invalid is 25 seconds after the start of the timing of the reel stop timer (5 seconds before the automatic stop). However, these timings may be performed after a certain amount of time has elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer until the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped. It may be notified that the end of the small role notification or the production is invalid at the timing when the automatic stop is actually performed after 30 seconds have passed. However, it is preferable to end the small role notification at a timing before notification that the effect is invalid.

  In the above embodiment, the rotation of any one of 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. The timing of the operation promotion effect in the case of the prohibition, “Cherry” small part, was 32 seconds after the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. However, the operation promotion notification may be performed at an arbitrary timing after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer.

  However, since the operation promotion notification is performed as an alternative when the automatic stop for not lowering the operation rate is not performed, it is preferable that the operation promotion notification is not too late from the original automatic stop timing. If 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the reel stop timer and the automatic stop is inherently performed, it should be performed within about 20% plus (here, 36 seconds from the start of the reel stop timer). Is preferred. Alternatively, if the remaining reels are not stopped even after 30 seconds have passed since the first reel was stopped, the second and third reels are automatically stopped, and 30 seconds have passed after the second reel is stopped. However, when the remaining reels are not stopped, the third reel may be automatically stopped.

  In the above embodiment, the small role announcement, the effect invalid notice, and the operation promotion effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player. It is good also as what alert | reports using a display device, alert | reports by the output of the audio | voice from the speaker 7, or lighting of lamps (game effect LED75A-75M etc.). Moreover, you may change the alerting | reporting means used for every kind of thing to alert | report. For one notification, a plurality of types of notification means may be used for notification.

  In the above embodiment, even when the winning flag is not set in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set. The type of the small role to be played is only “Bell”, but other small roles may be notified. In addition, in the small role games provided during the big bonus, if the regular bonus winning flag or the JACIN winning flag with the transition to the regular bonus is set in the same way, either the regular bonus or the JACIN is notified. It is good also as what to do.

  In the above embodiment, as a condition that the automatic stop is not performed 30 seconds after the timing of the reel stop timer, the “cherry” small part whose winning is determined by deriving “cherry” to the left reel 3L is determined. was there. This is because only the left reel 3L is awarded with a single symbol of “cherry”, so that the automatic display stops preventing the winning display mode from being derived only by chance elements without any technical intervention of the player. However, the derived reel of the small part for which such a single symbol winning is determined is not limited to the left reel 3L.

  Other than the left reel 3L, the reels 3C and 3R may have a small combination capable of winning a single symbol. In this case, when the reel stop timer has counted 30 seconds or more without stopping other reels other than the single symbol winning reel in the reel fluctuation stop processing of FIG. What is necessary is just to add the step which determines whether the symbol which comprises a single symbol is derived | led-out in the reel used as the object of a single symbol winning.

  Further, for example, when the reel 3R is a reel that is a target of single symbol winning, the symbols derived to the reels 3L and 3C are also defined as prohibited items. In this case, the step of determining whether or not the symbols derived from the reels 3L and 3C are prohibited when the time that the reel stop timer has timed for 30 seconds or more has passed without the reel 3R stopping. Add it. The same applies to the case where the reel 3C is a reel for which a single symbol is awarded.

  In addition, as the processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, forbidden items defined in accordance with the reels to be subjected to single symbol winning based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 in steps S320, S333, and S339. It may be determined whether or not is derived to another reel. Further, in steps S321, S334, and S340, it may be determined based on the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 whether or not the symbol corresponding to the reel targeted for the single symbol winning is derived. Other processes are the same as those described above.

  Further, in addition to the small combination whose winning is determined by the symbols derived for only one reel, there may be a small role whose winning is determined by the symbols derived for two reels. For example, a combination of “cherry-cherry-ANY (meaning that any symbol may be used)” may be used for winning a small role. In this case, it is determined whether the “cherry-cherry” combination has been derived on the reels 3L and 3C when the time that the reel stop timer counts for 30 seconds or more without stopping the right reel 3R. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 3R may not be automatically stopped.

  Furthermore, in any gaming state, there is a small role (Bell specific small role) that is awarded when a combination of “ANY other than Bell-Bell-JAC” is arranged on any of the active lines (5) And Here, if the bell is in the upper active line and “JAC” is in the diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right, it will be replayed if you do not win a specific small part of the bell. If you win a prize and don't win a replay, you must win a certain small part of Bell. Also in this case, the rotation of the right reel 3R may be continued without being automatically stopped when the time measured by the reel stop timer exceeds 30 seconds without stopping the right reel 3R. .

  In the above embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and JACIN are defined as special roles that accompany the transition of the gaming state, but this is not restrictive. For example, for at least one reel, the maximum delay time from the operation timing of the stop button to the stop is shortened, and when a winning flag for any combination is not set, it is possible to win a small combination that involves only paying out medals. There may be CT (Challenge Time) and SCT (single CT).

  In CT (or SCT), for example, the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L has been shortened from the usual 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, and instead of the usual four frames, the symbol that can be drawn from the current symbol position The range is only one frame, and pull-in control and removal control are performed within this range. In the CT gaming state, for example, when “red 7-white 7-red 7” is aligned on the active line according to the number of bets in the normal gaming state, the CT winning (the internal lottery win is assumed) It may be transferred when a CT is won.

  During CT, the rotation of the left reel 3L is continued without being automatically stopped even if 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer without stopping the left reel 3L. Derivation of “cherry” for the left reel 3L, which can be avoided if there are 4 frames drawn as in the normal gaming state, is avoided in CT because there is only 1 frame for the left reel 3L. This is because there are cases where it is impossible to do so. In addition, in the case of the number of frames drawn in one frame in CT, even if only the left reel 3L does not win a single symbol, for example, when “bell” and replay are double-tempered for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R This is because, if the replay winning is avoided, the “bell” small role is won, and if the “bell” small role winning is avoided, the replay winning may occur.

  In this modified example, in the reel fluctuation stop process of FIG. 11, when the time that the reel stop timer has timed has passed 30 seconds or more without stopping the rotation of the left reel 3L, the gaming state is further in CT. If the game state is in CT, the process proceeds to step S215 without performing the automatic stop in step S213.

  For the middle and right reels 3C and 3R, the maximum stop delay time is 190 milliseconds in CT, which is the same as in other gaming states. Therefore, the processing when the time that the reel stop timer counts for 30 seconds or more without stopping the rotation of the inner reel 3C and / or the right reel 3R has passed is the same as that of the above embodiment, that is, in FIG. What is necessary is just to show to the reel fluctuation stop process.

  In addition, as a process executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, whether or not the gaming state is CT and the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped when the determination result in steps S321 and S340 is NO. What is necessary is just to return to the process of step S301, when the step which determines whether is added and the determination result is YES. Further, in order to enable the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 to determine whether or not the gaming state is in the CT, the CPU 111 of the gaming control board 101 can execute a command that allows the CPU 121 to recognize the gaming state of each game (for example, CT A combination of a command indicating winning and a command indicating the end of CT, or a command indicating a gaming state for each game) may be transmitted.

  In the above modification, the maximum stop delay time is reduced to 75 milliseconds for the left reel 3L during CT, and only the left reel 3L is stopped even when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timing of the reel stop timer. It was assumed that automatic stop would not occur without 12L operation. On the other hand, the reels whose maximum stop delay time is shortened during CT may be the reels of the middle and right reels 3C and 3R, and the reels whose maximum stop delay time is shortened are not automatically stopped. Also good. During CT, rotation of all reels may not be automatically stopped regardless of whether or not the reel has a reduced maximum stop delay time.

  Regardless of whether or not the maximum stop delay time is reduced to 75 milliseconds as in CT, the maximum stop delay time from the establishment of the stop condition is limited to a time shorter than 750 milliseconds for one rotation. If there is a reel, it may be unavoidable that a winning will occur due to the arrangement of the symbols, the configuration of the variable display device and the effective line, the display mode for winning, and the relationship with the symbols derived for the reels that have already stopped. obtain. For example, in the slot machine 1 described above, if the left reel 3L has a portion where three “cherries” are drawn in succession, the left reel 3L can be used even if the maximum stop delay time is 195 milliseconds in the normal gaming state. At least one “cherry” is derived. Regardless of the slot machine of any configuration, when it is unavoidable that a winning is generated due to the limitation on the maximum stop delay time, the reel rotation may not be automatically stopped.

  In the above embodiment, the maximum stop delay time until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is based on the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, or the reel stop timer times 30 seconds. Regardless of whether or not the stop was based on that, it was 195 milliseconds. However, this maximum stop delay time can be set to an arbitrary time of 750 milliseconds or less for one rotation. If the stop is based on the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, it is 195 milliseconds, and if the stop is based on the fact that the reel stop timer has counted 30 seconds, it is 750 milliseconds (that is, there is no limit to the selection of the stop symbol). Also good.

  In the above embodiment, only the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag in the normal gaming state are carried over when no winning occurs, and these flags On the condition that a small role is won in the internal lottery when is carried over, the winning flags for the special role and the small role are set redundantly. On the other hand, the regular bonus winning flag and the JACIN winning flag in the small role game may be carried over to the next game when no winning occurs. In this case, when the big bonus is over when the number of payout medals exceeds 465, the regular bonus winning flag and the JACIN winning flag may be deleted even if no winning occurs. In addition, in an internal lottery of a single game in the normal gaming state, a special combination and a small combination may be won at the same time, and these winning flags may be set at the same time.

  In the above embodiment, JAC is defined in addition to the watermelon, bell, and cherry small roles as the roles to be selected in the regular bonus (including the case where they are provided during the big bonus). Of course, this JAC may not be determined as a lottery target in the regular bonus, and the same small combination with a medal payout may be determined regardless of the gaming state. Also, only one of the regular bonus and JACIN may be applied among the lots to be selected in the small role game.

  In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area uses a 2-byte area to store the determination value number in each case. Of course, in a general slot machine, it is impossible that the number of determination values of a combination such as a big bonus and a regular bonus exceeds 255. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 or individually stored for each of the setting values 1 to 6. However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 4-6, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values acquired in accordance with the set value or the like is sequentially added to the random number value for internal lottery, but from the value of random number for internal lottery that acquired the acquired determination value number Subtraction may be performed sequentially, and the result of subtraction may be used as a new random value for internal lottery. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, the 15th and 14th bits of the random number for internal lottery are set to “0”, and the subtraction result overflows (here, the subtraction result is negative) It can be determined whether or not

  In the above embodiment, the internal lottery sequentially adds the number of judgment values of each combination according to the game situation to the acquired random value for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It was supposed to be judged. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing this value with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, the random number for the internal lottery uses the value extracted by sampling the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116 as it is. However, as the internal lottery random number, a value obtained by sampling the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116 and extracting the random number may be used as the internal lottery random number.

  As a processing method by software, it is possible to replace the high-order byte and the low-order byte of the value extracted by sampling the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116, or to shift a predetermined bit. Further, the value of the refresh register may be added to the upper byte and / or the lower byte of the value extracted by sampling the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116. It is also possible to combine the addition of the value of the refresh register, the exchange of the upper byte and the lower byte, and the bit shift.

  In the embodiment described above, the reel stop timer starts counting on the condition that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed and the respective reference positions are detected, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R The operation was enabled. In contrast, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed, the reel stop timer starts counting even if the reference position is not detected. When the respective reference positions are detected, the stop button 12L , 12C, 12R may be effective.

  In the above embodiment, when two or more reels, for example, the reels 3C and 3R, are automatically stopped based on the fact that the reel stop timer has passed 30 seconds, the reel 3R starts immediately after the rotation of the reel 3C stops. It was supposed to enter the stop operation. On the other hand, in order to reduce the uncomfortable feeling when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is continuously stopped, for example, when the reels 3C, 3R are automatically stopped, after the reel 3C enters the stop operation. A certain time interval (for example, 500 milliseconds) may be provided before the reel 3R enters the stop operation.

  In the above embodiment, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the winning symbol are aligned, or the winning symbol is not winning As an example, a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method that performs removal control so that the symbols are not aligned has been described.

  On the other hand, the reel control table in which the symbol stop position is registered in advance according to the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag (preliminarily according to the setting status of the winning flag and the gaming state). A slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in a table system that stops the reels at the symbol stop position registered in the reel control table (see, for example, Japanese Patent No. 2627604) ). Here, in the reel control table, the stop position of the symbol is determined in advance, but this stop position is determined within the range of the maximum stop delay time of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the gaming state. is there. That is, the symbols that are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are selected within the range of the maximum stop delay time.

  The reel control table is selected in advance according to the setting state of the winning flag and the game state before the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated. Depending on which reel control table is selected, the reel control table is stopped. Even if the operation timings of the buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are the same, the symbols to be stopped are different. Therefore, selecting the reel control table selects a symbol according to the setting state of the winning flag and the gaming state. Furthermore, the reel control table registers the relationship between the position of the symbol displayed when the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated and the position where the symbol is to be stopped, but the stop button 12L, 12C. , 12R is selected corresponding to the symbol display position when the symbol display position is operated. Therefore, when the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated, the symbol stop position is selected. It can be said that

  In such a table type slot machine, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, or 3R is automatically stopped in step S213, S223, or S233, the selection is made in advance according to the setting state of the winning flag and the gaming state. In place of the reel control table, the reel control table is selected with reference to the reel control table selected when all the combinations are lost in the normal gaming state (that is, the winning flag of any combination is not set). What is necessary is just to stop rotation of 3L, 3C, or 3R.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to game state, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a table according to a role. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the number of determination values, the value of the random number for internal lottery, and a winning combination. It is a figure which shows the example of a small part loser eye. It is a figure which shows the example of a prohibition eye. It is a figure which shows the kind of command sent from a game control board to an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 9 in detail. 10 is a flowchart showing details of reel fluctuation stop processing in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part of an effect control board performs. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various effects in a liquid crystal display.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Liquid crystal display 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 42L, 42C, 42R Stop switch 101 Game control board 102 Production control board

Claims (9)

It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in each of a plurality of variable display units In a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow a winning display result for generating the winning to be derived before a display result of the variable display device is derived;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units, and instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information by a player's operation;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting operations of the plurality of stop operation means respectively;
Time measuring means for measuring a time elapsed since a timing start condition that can be satisfied after a predetermined variation start condition for starting a variable display is satisfied at least in the plurality of variable display units;
Means for controlling the variable display in the plurality of variable display units,
A variation start control means for starting variation display of identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections when the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
When the timing display measures the predetermined time and the variable display on all the variable display units has not yet stopped, the variable display on all the variable display units is stopped and the determination result of the prior determination unit Regardless of the winning display result, the all stop control means for deriving a display result different from the winning display result,
When the timing display measures the predetermined time, when the variable display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variable display of other variable display units has not yet stopped, It is determined whether or not a display result different from the winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in the display unit, and when the winning display result can be derived from the determination result, the variation in the other variable display unit A remaining stop control means for stopping display and deriving a display result different from the winning display result regardless of the determination result of the prior determination means;
When the timing display measures the predetermined time, when the variable display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variable display of other variable display units has not yet stopped, It is determined whether or not a display result different from the winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in the display unit, and when the winning display result cannot be derived based on the determination result, the variation in the other variable display unit Variation continuation means for continuing display until variation display is stopped by the operation stop control means;
Regardless of whether or not the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, when the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of any stop operation means, a variable display corresponding to the stop operation means detecting the operation A slot machine comprising: a change display control means including an operation stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information in the section according to the determination result of the prior determination means. The pre-determining means determines that it is allowed to derive a special display result with a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state as the winning display result, and the special display result is derived. When the special display result is not derived based on the determination to allow, further comprising a special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game until the special display result is derived,
The pre-decision means allows derivation of a non-special display result other than the special display result as the winning display result regardless of whether or not the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result is carried over. Whether or not
The remaining stop control means is such that when the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, the variable display of only some of the variable display sections has already stopped, and the variable display of the other variable display sections has not yet stopped. Sometimes it can be derived on the condition that the predetermination means has determined that the special display result, the non-special display result, or both the special display result and the non-special display result are allowed to be derived. It is further determined whether or not a specific display mode constituting a part of the non-special display result is derived to the part of the variable display unit, and the specific display mode is derived from the result of the determination When not done, the variable display in the other variable display unit is stopped and the display result different from the winning display result is derived regardless of the determination result of the pre-decision means,
The variation continuation unit is configured such that when the time measuring unit has timed the predetermined time, the variation display of only some of the variable display units has already stopped and the variation display of the other variable display units has not yet stopped. The special display result, the non-special display result, or a display that can be derived on condition that the derivation of both the special display result and the non-special display result is permitted. It is further determined whether or not a specific display mode constituting a part of the non-special display result is derived to the part of the variable display unit, and the specific display mode is derived based on the result of the determination 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display on the other variable display unit is continued until the variable display is stopped by the operation stop control means. The pre-determining means determines that it is allowed to derive a special display result with a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state as the winning display result, and the special display result is derived. When the special display result is not derived based on the determination to allow, further comprising a special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game until the special display result is derived,
The pre-decision means allows derivation of a non-special display result other than the special display result as the winning display result regardless of whether or not the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result is carried over. Whether or not
When the time measuring means has timed the predetermined time, the variable display of only some of the variable display portions has already stopped, and the special determination result, the non-special display result, or the special display by the predetermining means A display mode that can be derived on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of both the result and the non-special display result is permitted, and the specific display mode constituting a part of the non-special display result is the part When the display result other than the winning display result is derived by the remaining stop control means when being derived to the variable display section, it further comprises invalidity notification means for notifying that the specific display mode is invalid. The slot machine according to claim 1. Prior to the display result of the variable display device being derived, prior determination result notification means for notifying information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means,
Invalidity notification means for notifying that the information notified by the prior determination result notification means is invalid when a display result different from the winning display result is derived by the all stop control means or the remaining stop control means; The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: The prior determination result notifying means notifies information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means before the display result of the variable display device is derived, and information indicating the determination result of the prior determination means 5. The notification of information indicating the determination result of the pre-decision unit is terminated when the timing unit measures a specific time before timing the predetermined time after the notification of the notification. The slot machine described in. The invalidity notification means notifies the invalidity before the display result of the variable display device is derived, and after notifying the invalidity, the timing means measures the predetermined time. The slot machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein when the operation of the stop operation means is detected before the notification, the notification of the invalidity is terminated. Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, the information indicating the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified, and after the information indicating the determination result of the predetermined determination unit is notified, 2. A predetermination result notifying unit that terminates notification of information indicating a determination result of the predetermination unit when a specific time before measuring a predetermined time is measured. 4. The slot machine according to any one of 3 above. There are a plurality of winning display results,
A permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of permissible stages having different probabilities for determining that the pre-determining means allows the winning display result to be derived; and
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range to a predetermined determination area as numerical data for determination at a predetermined timing for each game;
A determination value indicating the number of determination values that the predetermination means determines to permit derivation for the determination numerical data input to the determination area for any one or more types of winning display results Data is stored in common for the plurality of types of permissible stages, and the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area for the types of winning display results for which the determination value data is not stored in common for the permissible stages Determination value data storage means for individually storing the determination value data indicating the number of determination values that are determined to be permitted to be derived by the prior determination means according to the type of the allowable stage. In addition,
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Includes a determination unit that determines whether or not derivation is permitted for each type of the winning display result, and the winning display result of the type determined to be permitted by the determination unit To allow the derivation of
The judgment value data storage means stores different number judgment value data indicating the number of different judgment values as judgment value data to be individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage, and individually according to the type of the allowable stage. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the same number determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values is stored as the determination value data according to the type of the winning display result. . When there is a variable display unit in which the variation display is continued by the variation continuation unit when the timing unit measures the predetermined time, the operation of the stop operation unit is prompted after the predetermined time is measured. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising operation promotion information notifying means for notifying predetermined information for use.

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