JP2007202819A - Slot machine using game ball - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a performance according to a new condition without complicating a control related to the execution of a continuous performance even if a condition different from the condition held at a start is held after starting the continuous performance continuing for a long period longer than one game. <P>SOLUTION: A game state is controlled into an RT (Replay Time) by winning an RT resulting from winning a bonus or failing a minor role. Then, a selection is made according to whether a pattern of a continuous performance continuing for a plurality of subsequent games wins a bonus or not. In a game where the value of a continuous counter becomes 1, namely, the continuous performance is finished, when determining that the pattern of a continuous performance under execution is not resulted from a settlement notification pattern selected based on the bonus winning but from the winning of a bonus after starting the continuous performance, this slot machine replaces the content of the performance in a final game of the continuous performance, or not replaces the content of the performance in the final game but executes an additional performance after finishing the continuous performance according to the determination of a replacement/addition determination lottery. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine using a game ball as a game medium for advancing a game, and more particularly to a slot machine that executes a continuous effect that is continuously performed for a continuous effect period longer than one game.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of 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.

  The types of winning combinations include small medals that pay out medals (payment of gaming balls in slot machines that use gaming balls as gaming media used to set the number of bets), and set the number of bets for the next game. There are a replay combination that can be started without performing, a bonus combination that involves a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In particular, the bonus combination is not limited to the winning game, and a large profit can be obtained as a whole over a certain period after the winning. Therefore, the player is most interested in the occurrence of the winning combination.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). Here, the winning flag for the bonus combination is different from the winning flag for the small role or the replay, and is not limited to the game won in the internal lottery, but is carried over until winning. Since the internal lottery is performed only as a process inside the machine of the slot machine, it is not possible for the player to know the setting status of the winning flags of each combination including the bonus combination.

  Therefore, in many slot machines, an effect corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is performed, and the setting status of the winning flag is shown to the player to some extent by this effect (however, it may be shown completely). In particular, the winning flag for the bonus combination is carried over until winning, and the player's interest is high. Therefore, the winning flag is indicated by a continuous effect that lasts longer than one game. In addition, even when the bonus combination winning flag is not actually set, the same continuous performance as when the bonus combination winning flag is set is performed at a predetermined rate to increase the player's expectation. It is intended to improve the fun of gaming.

  By the way, the continuous performance is started according to the conditions established at the time of the start, but the conditions may change during the execution of the continuous performance. For example, when a bonus combination is won during execution of a continuous production started when the bonus combination is not won, there is a change in the content of the continuous production being executed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). Moreover, although it is applied to the pachinko gaming machine, there is a case in which the period of the continuous production being executed is extended when a predetermined condition such as a start prize is established after the start of the continuous production (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).

Japanese Patent No. 363243 (paragraph 0081) JP 2002-355400 A (paragraph 0015)

  However, in both Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether or not a predetermined condition such as winning of a bonus combination is satisfied while the continuous production is being executed. In addition, since the content of the continuous production is changed or the period is extended at the timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is necessary to prepare different control for each timing at which the predetermined condition can be satisfied. For this reason, there has been a problem that the control for the execution of the continuous performance becomes complicated.

  The present invention does not complicate the control related to the execution of the continuous effect even if a condition different from the condition that was satisfied at the start after the start of the continuous effect that lasts for a period longer than one game is satisfied. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine using a game ball that can produce effects according to new conditions.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine using a game ball according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:
A variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, a take-in device (take-in device 100) for taking in a game ball (pachinko ball) owned by a player, and a game The take-in request operation unit (1BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6) operated when requesting the take-in of the ball, and the take-in device takes in the game ball when the take-in request operation unit is operated. The take-in control means (S519: FIG. 23) for performing the take-in control to cause the take-in device to perform the take-in operation, Bet number setting means for setting (step S401: FIG. 20),
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (1 or 3) for one game by the betting number setting means, and the display result of the variable display device is derived for one game. Is a slot machine (slot machine 1) using a game ball in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Includes special display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) accompanying the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game A pre-determining means (steps S403, S905 to S918, S2005 to S2015) for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results;
Special decision carry-over means (step S1511) for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result;
Fluctuation stop control means (steps S404 and S1104) for stopping the variable display according to the determination result of the prior determination means and deriving the display result of the variable display device;
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the continuation is longer than one game. Continuous production determining means (steps S1710, S1712, S1713) for determining to execute a continuous production that continues during the production period;
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be executed, the continuous effect is continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display result is derived when the continuous effect determining means is determined. Continuous production execution means (steps S1802 (NO) → S1812, S1907) for informing the continuous production of information indicating whether or not permission is determined;
In a game in which the continuous effect period ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous effect is executed in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, Special decision judging means (steps S1803 to S1805) for judging whether or not it is decided to permit the derivation of the special display result after making the decision,
The continuous production execution means is determined to permit derivation of the special display result when it is determined by the special determination determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. After the determination is made, at least a part of the production until the end of the continuous production period is replaced with another production, and information indicating that permission for deriving the special display result has been determined It includes a replacement execution means (steps S1809 and S1814) for notifying in later effects.

  In the slot machine using the game ball according to the first aspect, the continuous effect is executed even when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Since the continuous performance is for notifying information indicating whether or not the derivation of the special display result is permitted, depending on whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The executed performance will be different. Here, the continuous effect started when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the effect that informs the information indicating that the permission of the derivation of the special display result is determined. However, it may be determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed during the continuous effect period until the end of the continuous effect. Then, if the continuous effect is terminated as it is, information contrary to the determination result as to whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result has been determined is notified by the continuous effect.

  However, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the predetermining means has made the determination in the game in which the continuous performance period ends, and the derivation of the special display result is permitted. When it is determined that it has been determined, at least a part of the production until the end of the continuous production period is replaced with another production and executed. As a result, information contrary to the determination result of whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result is not given to the player as it is, so that the player does not feel distrust. That's it.

  Further, after the continuous production period has started, it may be determined whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed only for the game in which the continuous end period ends. For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the control load for this determination. In addition, after the continuous production period has started, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted before the game in which the continuous production period ends. All you need to do is replace the contents of the production. For this reason, the replacement pattern of the production does not become too complicated, and the control load does not become too large.

In the slot machine using the game ball according to the first aspect,
The continuous production execution means includes
Addition that executes an additional effect that continues for a predetermined additional effect period after the end of the continuous effect period, and informs the additional effect that information indicating that the derivation of the special display result has been determined Production execution means (steps S1810, S1811, S1905, S1915);
When it is determined by the special determination determining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, at least a part of the effect until the continuous effect period ends is replaced by the replacement execution means. Or end effect selection means (step S1806) for selecting whether the additional effect is executed by the additional effect execution means.

  As described above, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the pre-determining means has made the determination in the game in which the continuous effect period ends, Either execution can be selected. Thereby, the aspect of production becomes abundant and the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, when it is selected that the additional effect is executed by the additional effect executing means, the continuous effect period is determined after it is determined that the special determination determination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. It can be assumed that the production until the end of is not replaced.

Here, when the special display result includes a plurality of types of special display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)),
The pre-determining means determines, when determining that the derivation of the special display result is allowed, to permit the derivation of any one type of special display result from the plurality of types of special display results. May be,
The special game state control means may control the special game states (regular bonus, big bonus) having different values according to the type of the special display result derived as the display result of the variable display device. In this case,
The end effect selection means has a different probability depending on the type of the special display result determined to be permitted to be derived by the special determination determination means, and the continuous effect period is executed by the replacement execution means. It is possible to select whether to replace at least a part of the production until the end of, or to execute the additional production by the additional production execution means.

  In this case, the player can expect not only that the special display result has been derived, but also the difference in value, depending on whether the effect is replaced or the additional effect is executed. . Thereby, the interest of the game can be further improved.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine using a game ball according to the second aspect of the present invention,
A variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, a take-in device (take-in device 100) for taking in a game ball (pachinko ball) owned by a player, and a game The take-in request operation unit (1BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6) operated when requesting the take-in of the ball, and the take-in device takes in the game ball when the take-in request operation unit is operated. The take-in control means (S519: FIG. 23) for performing the take-in control to cause the take-in device to perform the take-in operation, Bet number setting means for setting (step S401: FIG. 20),
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (1 or 3) for one game by the betting number setting means, and the display result of the variable display device is derived for one game. Is a slot machine (slot machine 1) using a game ball in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Includes special display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) accompanying the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game A pre-determining means (steps S402, S905 to S918, S2005 to S2015) for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results;
Special decision carry-over means (step S1511) for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result;
Fluctuation stop control means (steps S404 and S1104) for stopping the variable display according to the determination result of the prior determination means and deriving the display result of the variable display device;
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the continuation is longer than one game. Continuous production determining means (steps S1710, S1712, S1713) for determining to execute a continuous production that continues during the production period;
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be executed, the continuous effect is continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display result is derived when the continuous effect determining means is determined. Continuous production execution means (steps S1802 (NO) → S1812, S1907) for informing the continuous production of information indicating whether or not permission is determined;
In a game in which the continuous effect period ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous effect is executed in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, Special decision judging means (steps S1803 to S1805) for judging whether or not it is decided to permit the derivation of the special display result after making the decision,
The continuous effect execution means continues to the ended continuous effect after the continuous effect is ended when it is determined by the special determination determining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Additional effect executing means for executing an additional effect that continues for a predetermined additional effect period and notifying the additional effect of information indicating that the derivation of the derivation of the special display result has been determined (step S1810, S1811, S1905, S1915).

  In the slot machine using the game ball according to the second aspect, the continuous effect is executed even when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Since the continuous performance is for notifying information indicating whether or not the derivation of the special display result is permitted, depending on whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The executed performance will be different. Here, the continuous effect started when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the effect that informs the information indicating that the permission of the derivation of the special display result is determined. However, it may be determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed during the continuous effect period until the end of the continuous effect. Then, if the continuous effect is terminated as it is, information contrary to the determination result as to whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result has been determined is notified by the continuous effect.

  However, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the predetermining means has made the determination in the game in which the continuous performance period ends, and the derivation of the special display result is permitted. When it is determined that it has been determined, the additional effect is executed after the continuous effect period ends. As a result, information contrary to the determination result of whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result is not given to the player as it is, so that the player does not feel distrust. That's it.

  Further, after the continuous production period has started, it may be determined whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed only for the game in which the continuous end period ends. For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the control load for this determination. Furthermore, since the continuous performance that has been executed up to that point may be executed as it is without changing the control, the control is not complicated.

In the slot machine using the game ball according to the first aspect,
The replacement execution means replaces an effect (FIG. 15 (c): great victory) in an aspect not included in the continuous effect executed in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. It is good also as a means to be performed in a later production.

In the slot machine using the game balls according to the first and second aspects,
The additional effect executing means adds the effect (FIG. 15 (b): great victory) in an aspect not included in the continuous effect executed in a state where it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived. It is good also as a means to perform in production.

  By the way, the continuous production may be started when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, or may be started even if it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. In the former case, it has already been determined that derivation of the special display result is already allowed at the start of the continuous performance period. Even in the latter case, it is often not determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed before the game in which the continuous performance period ends. Then, it is a rare case as a whole that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted during the continuous performance period. Therefore, it is included in the continuous effect executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the effect executed by the replacement execution means or the additional effect execution means is allowed to derive the special display result. By providing an effect that does not exist, it is possible to give premierness to the aspect of the effect in such a case, and to improve the interest of the effect.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
The pre-determining means gives the re-game when the specific small combination display result (watermelon) of the small combination display results accompanied by paying out the game ball is derived as the display result of the variable display device. The specific game state control means for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT) that increases the probability of determining that the derivation of the replay display result (replay) to be permitted is higher than that of the normal game state (Step S1213 is selected as a watermelon prize). The determination may be further provided with modification → S1214). In this case,
The variation stop control means, when it is determined that the derivation of the replay display result is permitted in a state where the derivation of the special display result is determined by the prior determination means, Replay priority deriving means for deriving the replay display result preferentially over the display result may be included,
The pre-determining means newly determines only that the derivation of the specified small role display result is permitted in one game, and permits the derivation of the special display result in one game and the specific small role display It may be possible to newly determine both to permit the derivation of the result (FIGS. 37 to 39). here,
The continuous effect execution means can execute the continuous effect on the condition that the specific small combination display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device (step S1710).

  In this case, since the continuous production is performed with the derivation of the specific small combination display result as an opportunity, the opportunity for starting the continuous production becomes visually easy for the player. In addition, the derivation of the specified small role display result not only triggers the execution of the continuous performance but also the control of the specific gaming state, so it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived. Even if it is, it will be difficult to derive (if it is not decided to permit, it will not be possible in the first place), and the special display result will continue until the end of the continuous production period (and additional production period) It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that it has been decided to allow the derivation of.

  In addition, the derivation of the specific small role display result is not only a trigger for starting the continuous production, but also indicates that it is highly likely that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by itself. ing. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by derivation of the specific small role display result, and further improve the interest of the game. Can do. Note that the re-game given by deriving the re-game display result means that the next game can be played without using a game ball for setting the bet amount.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is also:
It has been determined that a specific display result that is different from the small role display result with payout of the game ball and the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, and that the special display result is allowed to be derived. In any case, a specific gaming state (RT) in which the pre-determining means determines that the probability of deciding to permit the derivation of the replay display result (replay) accompanied by the replay is higher than the normal gaming state. ) May further include specific gaming state control means (steps S916 (YES) → S917, S1213 (YES) → S1214) for controlling the gaming state. In this case,
The fluctuation stop control means further stops the fluctuation display of the identification information in accordance with the operation procedure of the stop operation means whose operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, and the predetermination means displays the special display result. Re-game priority that prioritizes derivation of the re-game display result over the special display result when it is determined that the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted in a state where derivation is permitted. Deriving means;
The specific display result (RT winning a prize) when the small-combination display result cannot be derived by the operating procedure of the stop operation unit in a state where it is determined that the small-combination display result is allowed to be derived by the prior determination unit. ) To display the specific display result at the time of determining the small role,
The special display result (reach eyes) is determined when the special display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the stop operation means in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the prior determination means. It is possible to include special display time deriving means for deriving special display. here,
The continuous effect executing means may execute the continuous effect when the game state is controlled to the specific game state by the specific game state control means (step S1710).

  In this case, since the continuous performance is performed when the gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state, it is difficult to derive the special display result even if it is determined that the derivation is permitted. (If it is not decided to allow, the derivation is impossible in the first place), and it is decided that the derivation of the special display result is allowed continuously until the continuous production period (and the additional production period) ends. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for this.

  Here, the continuous effect execution means may execute the continuous effect when the game state is controlled to the specific game state when the specific display result is derived. Moreover, the said continuous production | presentation execution means shall perform the said continuous production | presentation by having triggered the gaming state to the said specific gaming state.

  In the former case, since the specific display result is always derived to the variable display device when the continuous production is started, the player knows whether or not it is decided to allow the special display result to be derived. There is no end. In the latter case, when continuous production is started, if it is not decided to allow the derivation of the special display result, the specific display result is always derived to the variable display device, but the derivation of the special display result is allowed. Even if it is decided to do so, the specific display result may be derived, so that the player knows from the display result of the variable display device that it is not decided to allow the special display result to be derived And will not diminish the player's expectation.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is also:
When the specific display result different from the special display result and the small role display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, the pre-determining means derives the re-game display result accompanied by the re-game. Further comprising specific game state control means (step S1213 (YES) → S1214 (S916, S917 deleted)) for controlling the game state to a specific game state in which the probability of deciding to allow the game is higher than the normal game state It is good. In this case,
The fluctuation stop control means further stops the fluctuation display of the identification information in accordance with the operation procedure of the stop operation means whose operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, and the predetermination means displays the special display result. Re-game priority that prioritizes derivation of the re-game display result over the special display result when it is determined that the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted in a state where derivation is permitted. Deriving means;
The specific display result (RT winning a prize) when the small-combination display result cannot be derived by the operating procedure of the stop operation unit in a state where it is determined that the small-combination display result is allowed to be derived by the prior determination unit. ) To display the specific display result at the time of determining the small role,
The special display result (reach eyes) is determined when the special display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the stop operation means in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the prior determination means. It is possible to include special display time deriving means for deriving special display. here,
The continuous effect executing means executes the continuous effect on the condition that the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device (the step S1710 is modified to determine the RT symbol derivation). May be.

  In this case, since the continuous production is performed with the derivation of the specific display result as an opportunity, the opportunity for the continuous production to be started becomes visually easy for the player. In addition, the derivation of the specified small role display result not only triggers the execution of the continuous performance but also the control of the specific gaming state, so it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived. Even if it is, it will be difficult to derive (if it is not decided to permit, it will not be possible in the first place), and the special display result will continue until the end of the continuous production period (and additional production period) It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that it has been decided to allow the derivation of.

  Furthermore, the derivation of the specific display result is not only a trigger for starting the continuous production, but also indicates that it is highly likely that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by itself. Therefore, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation and further improve the interest of the game. Moreover, even if the display result of the variable display device is referred to when the continuous production is started, the player does not know whether it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
Numerical data input means (step S905) for inputting numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) updated within a predetermined range to a predetermined determination area as numerical data for determination at a predetermined timing for each game;
Range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of range specifying data determined so that ranges of determination values for determining that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the plurality of types of winning display results can be specified. (FIG. 37) may be further provided. here,
The range specifying data storage means is a non-special display result that is the special display result and a winning display result other than the special display result by the pre-decision means when it is determined that the numerical data for determination is included. A plurality of range specification data (regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (2), including overlapping range specification data for specifying a range of determination values determined to permit both derivations of + Watermelon) may be stored. In this case,
The pre-determining means allows the derivation of the special display result and the non-special when the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the overlapping range specifying data Both allowances for deriving the display results may be determined.

  In this case, it is determined that the determination numerical data input to the determination area specifies that the special display result derivation is permitted and the non-special display result derivation is permitted. The determination can be made with only one determination as to whether it is included in the range of the determination value specified by the data.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
Numerical data input means (step S2005) for inputting numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) updated within a predetermined range to a determination area predetermined as determination numerical data for each game at a predetermined timing;
Special range specifying data storage means for storing special range specifying data determined so that a range of determination values for determining that the predetermination means permits the derivation of the special display result can be specified (FIG. 38: Bonus table)
A range of determination values for determining that the pre-determining means allows derivation of a non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result is determined to be specified for each type of the prize display result. Non-special range specifying data, wherein at least part of a range of determination values for determining that the non-special display result is derived is included in the range of determination values specified by the special range specifying data Non-special range specific data storage means for storing specific data (FIG. 38: small role table) may be further provided. here,
The pre-determining means includes
The determination numerical data is stored in the special range specifying data storage means on the condition that the special decision carry-over means has not carried out the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result (step S2011 (NO)). Special determination means for determining whether or not the derivation of the special display result is permitted by determining whether or not the determination value is included in the range of the determination value specified by the specified special range specifying data (steps S2012 to S2015). When,
Regardless of whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the special decision carry-over means (the determination step as in step S2011 is not performed), the pre-determining unit does not include the determination numerical value. Whether to allow the derivation of the non-special display result by determining whether or not the data is included in the range of the determination value specified by the non-special range specifying data stored in the non-special range specifying data storage means Non-special determination means (steps S2006 to S2009) for determining whether or not.

  In this case, it is not necessary to basically change the process when the predetermination means makes a decision depending on whether the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over, and the derivation of the winning display result is allowed. It is possible to efficiently determine whether or not. In addition, when the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over, the decision by the special decision means is not required, so that the process is simplified.

The slot machine using the game ball according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
Plural types of permissible stages with different probabilities that the predetermination means decides to permit the derivation of the winning display result based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38) (Step S201 to S210) an allowable stage setting means (step S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from the set value;
Data storage means (RAM 41c) for storing data for controlling the progress of the game including data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means in a readable and writable manner;
Stored data determination means (steps S104 and S105) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means (step S106 (NO), step S301) for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal;
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means, the progress of the game is performed on the condition that the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means. It is possible to further include disabling cancellation means (step S111, FIG. 17) that cancels the disabled state and enables the game to proceed.

  Conventionally, regardless of whether a medal is used as a game medium or a game ball is used, the game progresses because the data stored in the data storage means (RAM) in the slot machine is broken. The disabled state is canceled after the data in the data storage means is initialized by a predetermined reset operation, and the progress of the game is resumed. Here, when the data in the data storage means is initialized by a reset operation, the default permissible stage (usually the permissible stage with the lowest probability of being determined to permit the derivation of the winning display result) is automatically performed. Was to be selected. For this reason, the pre-determining means may not be determined with the probability that the amusement store has intended, and it is disadvantageous to the player especially when it is automatically selected at the allowable stage with the lowest probability. There was a problem that would become larger.

  On the other hand, when the data stored in the data storage means is not normal, the game cannot be progressed because the proper game cannot be progressed. It is necessary to initialize the data stored in the data storage means in order to cancel the state where the game cannot be progressed here. In this case, the data indicating the allowable stage is also initialized. End up. However, in the slot machine using the above game balls, a state where the progress of the game is disabled based on the data in the data storage means being not normal is newly set as an allowable stage based on the operation of the setting operation means. Otherwise it will not be released. For this reason, since it is ensured that the game is played based on the newly set allowable stage, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

In this case,
The pre-determining unit reads out data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage unit when determining whether to permit the derivation of the winning display result, and indicates the read allowable level Permissible stage data determining means (steps S901, S902, S2001, S2002) for determining whether or not the data is appropriate data indicating the allowable stage that can be set by the allowable stage setting means may be included. here,
The disabling means can disable the progress of the game even when the allowable stage data determination means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage read from the data storage means is not appropriate data ( Steps S902 (NO), S2002 (NO), and step S301).

  Here, even when the determination is made by the prior determination means, the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is read to determine whether the allowable stage is appropriate. If the allowable stage is not appropriate, the game cannot be progressed properly because the game cannot be progressed properly. Here, in a state where the progress of the game is disabled based on the fact that the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not within an appropriate range, a new allowable stage must be set based on the operation of the setting operation means. It will not be released. Therefore, it is assumed that the game is played based on the newly set allowable stage.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 applied to this embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a base frame fixed to the game island, a main body frame pivotally supported at a side end of the base frame, and further pivotally supported at a side end of the main body frame. The components are housed in a housing composed of a front door. FIG. 1 shows a portion corresponding to the front side of the front door.

  In the center of the main body frame of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. A reel unit is arranged to store in parallel in the direction. Of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window provided on the front door, and the variable display device 2 is configured by the reel unit and the see-through window. It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, etc. A plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. Here, “JAC”, “watermelon”, and “bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. On the left reel 2L, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames or less. On the right reel 2R, any one of “BAR”, “Red 7”, and “White 7” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window.

  In the variable display device 2, when 1 is set as the bet number in the regular bonus described later, one pay 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 book winning line is set. When a display mode of a combination described later is derived on any of the winning lines, the winning combination is won.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided correspondingly and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 8), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed to the see-through windows. While being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the fluoroscopic window.

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 51 displays various effect images according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, and the like. The effects performed in the liquid crystal display 51 include a continuous effect and an additional effect, the details of which will be described later. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  Further, an operation is provided at a lower position of the variable display device 2 with a game ball (pachinko ball) used for the game and an upper plate 26 for storing (waiting for) the game ball paid out from the payout device 200. The base 4 is formed so as to bulge forward, and below it is provided a lower plate 25 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate 26 and game balls returned from the upper plate 26. Yes. An outlet 25 a for taking out the game balls stored in the lower tray 25 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower tray 25, and the outlet is removed by a sliding operation of a lever 25 b provided at the front portion of the lower tray 25. By opening the shutter 25c that closes the 25a, the game balls stored in the lower plate 25 flow out to a ball box (not shown) arranged below the lower plate 25, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 25 are It can be easily taken out.

  Further, on the upper surface of the operation table 4, a 1-ball take-in switch 5 that is operated when an instruction to take in one game ball from the upper plate 26 and a specified number determined according to the game state from the upper plate 26 are provided. Operation when instructing to take in as many game balls as necessary to set the number of bets (15 in this embodiment in the normal game state and small role game described later, and 5 in the regular bonus described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6, when the collected balls are settled and returned to the upper plate 26, or the game balls stored in the upper plate 26 and the game balls in the capture device 100 described later are returned to the lower plate 25 A settlement switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and a remaining amount of the valuable value read from the prepaid card that is being received on the card unit 400 arranged in parallel. display 28. When returning a prepaid card being accepted to the ball lending switch 29 operated when receiving a game ball lending within the range of the remaining value of the valuable value displayed on the remaining amount indicator 28, and the card unit 400 arranged in parallel. Return switches 30 are respectively disposed, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided on the front surface of the operation table 4, respectively. It is arranged.

  Further, the MAXBET switch 6 has a built-in BET switch effective LED 21 (see FIG. 8) for notifying that the game ball taking-in operation by the operation of the one-ball taking-in switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. The settlement switch 10 has a built-in remaining ball notification LED 114 (see FIG. 8) for notifying that a game ball remains in a later-described take-in preparation ball passage 110 (see FIG. 4). The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 8). Each is built-in.

  In addition, between the liquid crystal display 51 and the operation table 4, the number of bets is acquired by operating the HIT lamp 9, the one-ball take-in switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 which indicate that the gaming state is a big bonus which will be described later. Since the number of used balls used for setting and the number of bets taken in the minimum unit are not sufficient for setting the number of unit balls (5 balls in this embodiment), they are still used for setting the number of bets. Captured balls / paid-off balls that display the number of already-paid balls out of the number of balls already taken out and the number of winning balls that accompany the occurrence of winnings Display 11, game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the total number of winning balls in the big bonus, which will be described later, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, bet number 1 unit (1 unit for 5 game balls) 1BE which notifies that it is done by lighting LED14, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 2 units by lighting, 3BETLED16 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 3 units, by lighting Take-in request LED 17, start valid LED 18 for lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is lit, wait (waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the previous game start) A waiting LED 19 for notifying by lighting that the player is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress, which will be described later, are provided.

  In addition, when the game ball stored in the upper plate 26 is returned to the lower plate 25 via the ball extraction passage 120 without passing through the take-in device 100 described later, the operation ball 4 is operated at the upper position of the operation table 4. A ball removal lever 31 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper plate 26 is recessed on the upper surface of the operation table 4, and the upper surface is opened, and includes a concave storage portion 26 a for storing (holding) a game ball, and a storage portion 26 a. The belt-shaped rectification unit 26b rectifies the game ball flowing down toward the take-in device 100. The storage portion 26a is formed to be wide so as to expand in the front-rear direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3) of the slot machine 1 so that the player can throw in the game ball, and the bottom surface of the storage portion 26a is the right side taking-in The inclined surface is inclined downward toward the device 100. Further, the storage portion 26a is provided on the upper surface of the operation console 4 at the left end when the front surface of the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front, that is, the center position in the left-right direction of the front surface of the slot machine 1 (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 3). It is formed in a region on the left side of the center line P shown).

  On the other hand, the rectifying unit 26b is extended so as to extend in the left-right direction from the right end of the storage unit 26a toward the upper position of the right-side capturing device 100, and the front-rear width thereof is shorter than the front-rear width of the storage unit 26a. It is formed in a narrow strip shape, and the bottom surface is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the right-side capturing device 100. In the rectifying unit 26b, two rectifying plates facing in the left-right direction are erected in the front-rear width direction, and three rectifying passages are formed by these rectifying plates, respectively, and stored in the storage unit 26a. The game balls are divided into three and flow into the take-in preparation ball passage 110 and are supplied to the take-in device 100.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the game balls stored in the upper plate 26 are divided into three strips by the rectifying unit 26b and supplied to the capture device 100, the game from the upper plate 26 to the capture device 100 is performed. It becomes possible to improve the supply speed of the ball, and thereby the speed of taking in the game ball by the take-in device 100 can also be improved. In this embodiment, the rectifying passage is composed of three strips, but two or four or more passages may be used.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, a downstream portion of the rectifying unit 26 b, that is, a connection with the take-in preparation ball passage 110 for guiding and supplying the game ball flowing in from the upper plate 26 to the take-in device 100. In the installed portion, an outlet 121 for allowing the game ball flowing down the rectifying portion 26b to flow into the ball removal passage 120 is formed. The outlet 121 is opened and closed by an open / close shutter 122 provided to open and close in conjunction with the sliding operation of the ball removal lever 31, and by opening the open / close shutter 122, The game ball flows down from the outlet 121 in the ball removal passage 120, joins a return ball guide passage 109 to be described later, is discharged from the discharge outlet 9, and is returned to the lower plate 25. That is, by opening and closing the opening / closing shutter 122 by operating the ball removal lever 31, a ball connected to the take-up preparation ball passage 110 side that communicates the flow path of the game ball of the upper plate 26 to the take-in device 100 or the lower plate 25. The game ball in the upper plate 26 is returned to the lower plate 25 without going through the take-in device 100 by switching to either the extraction passage 120 or the return ball guiding passage 109 side and opening the opening / closing shutter 122. The In the vicinity of the outflow port 121, an open / close shutter detection switch 123 (see FIG. 8) for detecting the open / close shutter 122 located at the open position for opening the outflow port 121 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the checkout switch 10 are respectively disposed in a region on the right side of the center line P on the upper surface of the operation table 4. Yes. That is, with respect to the center line P, the storage unit 26a is disposed on the upper surface of the operation table 4 on the side opposite to the storage position of the storage unit 26a. The storage unit 26a and the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7 The settlement switch 10 is disposed at a predetermined distance from each other on both sides in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the operation console 4.

  Therefore, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 3, the player holds the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the checkout switch 10 with the right hand operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, for example. With the left hand on the opposite side, for example, the game balls stored in the lower plate 25 or the like can be charged (supplied) into the storage unit 26a in the upper plate 26. Accordingly, the game operation by the player and the operation of taking the game ball into the storage unit 26a can be efficiently performed with the left and right hands, so that the operability for proceeding with the game is effectively improved.

  The upper plate 26 is formed in a plate shape with an open upper surface, so that the stored game balls can be taken out from above by hand, and the rectifying unit 26b on the downstream side has flowed down. The game ball flows down in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 arranged inside the operation table 4 and is guided to a later-described taking-in device 100 arranged in the operation table 4. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the take-in preparation ball passage 110 has a structure in which it cannot be visually recognized from the outside and cannot be taken out by hand, except for a remaining ball see-through window 130 described later.

  On the inner side of the front door, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 8) for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, a set value described later A setting value display 24 (see FIG. 8) for displaying the set value at that time is displayed during the change of the setting value and the confirmation of the set value. As shown, a take-in device 100 for taking game balls supplied from the upper plate 26 into the inside is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, in the take-in device 100, three sprockets 106 for ball cutting are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction corresponding to the respective strips of the take-in preparation ball passage 110. Two notches are formed on the outer periphery of the sprocket 106, and the sprocket 106 is rotated by driving the take-in motor 101 so that the game balls that have entered the notch are discharged downward one by one. It has become. Further, the notches of the sprockets 106 corresponding to the respective strips are arranged so that the arrangement positions in the circumferential direction are different from each other (six notches of the three sprockets 106 are arranged at intervals of 60 degrees), The game balls are discharged for each sprocket 106 by the three sprockets 106 rotating synchronously.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 5, the game balls supplied to the sprocket 106 from the two take-in preparation ball passages 110 out of the three take-in preparation ball passages 110 are discharged by the two sprockets 106, respectively. Then, they merge at the downstream side and flow down to a take-in ball guide passage 108 or a return ball guide passage 109 described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case members constituting the external shape of the capture preparation sphere passage 110 and the capture device 100 are all formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The game ball flowing down in the insertion device 100 is configured to be visible from the outside through a residual sphere transparent window 130 described later.

  Below the sprocket 106, the game ball oscillates by excitation or release of the sorting solenoid 102 and flows down the game ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106, either the take-in ball guide passage 108 or the return ball guide passage 109. A flow path switching valve 107 for switching to one side is provided.

  The flow path switching valve 107 is composed of two flow path switching valves 107 arranged in each of the two passages on the upstream side of the intake ball guiding path 108 and the return ball guiding path 109. The lower end of the flow path switching valve 107 is connected to the lower end of the link member 124 whose center is pivotally supported at the tip of the telescopic shaft 102a of the sorting solenoid 102, and is a swing shaft that extends in the horizontal direction over the two passages. 107a is fixed. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the expansion shaft 102a expands and contracts by the excitation or release of the sorting solenoid 102, so that the link member 124 rotates about the shaft portion and the swing shaft 107a is centered. In order to rotate around, the flow path switching valve 107 swings around the swing shaft 107a. Further, since the telescopic shaft 102a of the sorting solenoid 102 is always urged in the extension direction by a coil spring (not shown) that is mounted around the telescopic shaft 102a when not energized, the distal end of the telescopic shaft 102a. The flow path switching valve 107 connected to each other via the link member 124 is configured to open the flow path of the game ball taken in by the sprocket 106 when the sorting solenoid 102 is not excited (off state). It is always urged toward the position (see FIG. 4) on the side of the ball guiding passage 108.

  Further, the upper end of the link member 124 is, as shown in FIG. 5, when the flow path of the game ball is switched to the return ball guiding path 109, that is, the flow path switching valve 107 is in the standing posture (standing position). Sometimes, it is detected by a flow path detection switch 115 provided in the vicinity of the main body of the sorting solenoid 102. In this way, depending on the detection status of the link member 124 by the flow path detection switch 115, the flow path switching valve 107 determines whether the game ball flow path is on the intake ball guiding path 108 side or the return ball guiding path 109 side. That is, the actual flow direction of the game ball by the flow path switching valve 107 can be detected.

  In addition, the game ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106, that is, the taken game ball is detected by the upstream first take-in ball detection switch 104 disposed at substantially the same height as the sprocket 106. It has become.

  Specifically, the first take-in ball detection switch 104 is a switch that detects the passage of a game ball via an abutment member 125 that is pivotally supported so as to rotate by coming into contact with a flowing game ball. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the abutting member 125 has a horizontal shaft 125 a extending in the horizontal direction over three passages, a base end fixed to the horizontal shaft 125 a, and a distal end that can be freely moved into and out of the passage. It is composed of two provided withdrawal and withdrawal pieces 125b and a detection piece 125c whose base end is fixed to one end of the horizontal shaft 125a, so that the distal end of the withdrawal and withdrawal piece 125b always protrudes into the passage. It is urged by a coil spring (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the contact member 125 configured in this manner is pushed by the contact with the game ball and retracted from the passage, so that the tip of the detection piece 125c is first removed. Since it is detected by the incoming ball detection switch 104, the passing state of the game ball can be detected based on the detection state by the first incoming ball detection switch 104.

  Further, a second intake ball detection switch 105 is disposed below the flow path switching valve 107 and connected to the intake ball guiding passage 108, and is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106. Thus, the game balls distributed to the take-in ball guiding path 108 side are detected. On the other hand, a return ball detection switch 103 is arranged at a portion connected to the return ball guide passage 109, and is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106 and is distributed to the return ball guide passage 109 side by the flow path switching valve 107. A sphere is detected.

  Thereby, the game ball taken into the take-in ball guide passage 108 side is detected by two detection switches, that is, the first take-in ball detection switch 104 on the upstream side and the second take-in ball detection switch 105 on the downstream side. Then, the game ball taken into the return ball guiding passage 109 side is detected by two detection switches, that is, a first take-in ball detection switch 104 on the upstream side and a return ball detection switch 103 on the downstream side. ing.

  In particular, the passing situation of the game ball taken into the take-in ball guide passage 108 side is determined based on the first take-in ball detection switch 104 arranged on the upstream side and the second take-in ball detection switch 105 arranged on the downstream side. For example, the game ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106 is detected by the first intake ball detection switch 104 on the upstream side, and then the second intake ball detection on the downstream side is detected. By monitoring the transit time until detection by the switch 105, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility that fraud due to radio waves or the like has been performed or that a ball clogging has occurred. By monitoring the detection order, it is possible to avoid illegal detection due to the backflow of game balls.

  In addition, as described above, the first take-in ball detection switch 104 is a switch that detects the passing of the game ball via the contact member 125 that is pivotally supported so as to rotate by contacting the game ball that flows down. On the other hand, the second take-in ball detection switch 105 is a switch that directly detects the passing of the game ball, and it can be difficult to simultaneously perform an illegal act corresponding to each of the two detection switches. .

  In addition, among the game balls remaining in the downstream end portion of the preparation preparation ball passage 110, that is, in the preparation preparation ball passage 110 when the rotation of the sprocket 106 is stopped, the most downstream game ball is stopped. At the downstream position, a remaining ball detection switch 113 for detecting a game ball stopped at the most downstream position is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the remaining ball detection switch 113 is configured by a photosensor including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit that are spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides of the three passages. The game ball that stops at the most downstream position in any of the passages can be detected.

  Therefore, whether or not the game ball is stopped at the most downstream position of any of the three passages by the remaining ball detection switch 113, that is, in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 (take-in as a guide route). It is possible to detect whether or not a game ball remains in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 formed in the take-in device 100). In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game ball is detected by the remaining ball detection switch 113 after the ball removal lever 31 is operated, that is, after the ball removal operation of the game ball on the upper plate 26 is performed. If the remaining ball notification LED 114 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, it is notified that the game ball remains in the capture preparation ball passage 110 (in the capture device 100). ing. In addition, since the remaining ball detection switch 113 is disposed at a position where the game ball at the most downstream position can be detected as described above, at least one in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 (in the take-in device 100). If one game ball remains, the fact that the game ball remains in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 (in the take-in device 100) will be notified.

  Next, when the take-in device 100 takes in the game ball guided from the upper plate 26 to set the bet number and discharges it to the game island without returning it to the player, the distribution solenoid 102 is excited. The state is stopped. In this state, since the flow path switching valve 107 is in the state (position) shown in FIG. 4, the game ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106 is detected by the first intake ball detection switch 104 and then taken in. After being guided to the ball guide passage 108 side and further detected by the second take-in ball detection switch 105, it flows down the take-in ball guide passage 108 to the rear side of the slot machine 1, and the inside of the game island (not shown) It is designed to be collected in the out ball tank.

  Further, when the game ball on the upper plate 26 is discharged (returned) to the lower plate 25, the sorting solenoid 102 is in an excited state. In this state, the flow path switching valve 107 swings against the urging force of the coil spring and enters the state shown in FIG. 5, so that the game ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106 is the first intake ball detection switch 104. Is detected by the return ball guide passage 109 side, and further detected by the return ball detection switch 103, then flows down the return ball guide passage 109 and is discharged from the payout opening 9 to the lower tray 25. , It is to be returned to the player. The distribution solenoid 102 is in a state where excitation is stopped, except when the game ball of the upper plate 26 is discharged (returned) to the lower plate 25. That is, except for the case where the game balls in the upper plate 26 are discharged (returned) to the lower plate 25, the flow path switching valve 107 is in the state shown in FIG. 4 and the flow direction of the game balls discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 106 is The intake ball guide passage 108 is located on the side.

  Further, a return ball clogging detection switch 111 (see FIGS. 1 and 8) for detecting clogging of the ball in the passage is provided at a position in the vicinity of the lower plate 25 in the return ball guiding passage 109. For example, the lower plate 25 Since the tank is full, it can be detected that the return ball guiding passage 109 is clogged with a ball.

  The lower part of the above-described take-in device 100, take-in preparation ball passage 110, ball removal passage 120, take-in ball guide passage 108, return ball guide passage 109, and payout ball guide passage 208 is the operation table 4 and the operation table. 4 is covered with a cover panel 4a (see FIG. 1) that forms the lower front surface of the game machine 4. In particular, the game ball that has flowed into the take-in preparation ball passage 110 and the take-in device 100 cannot be taken out. In the vicinity of the upper position of the take-in device 100 on the upper surface of the operation table 4, as shown in FIG. 3, game balls remaining in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 (in the take-in device 100), more specifically, Even after the removal lever 31 is operated and the game ball of the upper plate 26 is removed through the ball removal passage 120, it remains in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 and enters the inside of the cover panel 4a and is not visible. A remaining sphere see-through window 130 is formed as a light-transmitting portion made of a transparent panel for visually recognizing the game sphere.

  As described above, since the take-up preparation ball passage 110 and the case cover of the take-in device 100 are formed of a transparent resin material, the player passes through the remaining ball see-through window 130 in the take-up preparation ball passage 110 ( Whether or not a game ball remains in the take-in device 100) can be visually confirmed from the outside of the slot machine 1. Therefore, the player can surely recognize when the game ball remains in the capture preparation ball passage 110, so that the game ball remains in the capture preparation ball passage 110. Regardless, it is possible to avoid the player from being disadvantaged by ending the game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a payout device 200 for paying out a game ball supplied from a game island or the like on which the slot machine 1 is installed to the upper plate 26 is provided above the upper plate 26. Yes. Note that the game balls paid out from the payout device 200 flow down the payout ball guide passage 208 extending downward from the payout device 200, and the communication port formed on the storage portion 26a side in the upper plate 26. 13 is paid out to the upper plate 26. Further, the payout ball guide passage 208 is extended from the communication port 13 toward the lower plate 25 below, and surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 26 because the upper plate 26 is full are discharged ball guide passages 208. Is discharged from the discharge outlet 9 to the lower plate 25.

  Further, inside the main body frame, the reel sensors 33 (which can detect the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 8) and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively). A reel unit 2 including a power supply unit (not shown) is provided. On the front face of this power supply unit is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus to be described later As a switch 36 (see FIG. 8), a setting key switch 37 (see FIG. 8) for switching to the setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormal error in normal times In the setting change mode, a reset / setting switch 38 (see FIG. 8) that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and turns the power ON / OFF A power switch 39 (see FIG. 8), which is operated at the time, is provided. By opening the front door, the stop switch 36, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 arranged on the front side of the power supply unit can be operated from the front of the slot machine 1. ing.

  Further, inside the main body frame, there are a game control board 40 (see FIG. 8) for controlling the game, a payout control board 60 (see FIG. 8) for paying out the game balls, and an effect control board 90 for controlling the effects. (See FIG. 8), an external output that generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and outputs various signals to an external device such as a power supply board 75 (see FIG. 8) and a hall management computer that is supplied to each part A substrate 85 (see FIG. 8) is provided. The external output board 85 receives the big bonus medium signal input from the game control board 40 (outputs from the time when the big bonus symbol is derived until the big bonus is finished), the regular bonus medium signal, and the reel control signal. Output to an external device.

  Among these boards, the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 are arranged on the back side of the main body frame in a state of being housed in one housing case formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The effect control board 90 is arranged on the front door side, and the power supply board 75 is arranged in a state of being housed in the above-described power supply unit. The housing case in which the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 are housed is composed of a case main body that can accommodate the board and a case cover that can open and close the opening of the case main body, although not particularly illustrated. A plurality of sealing pieces into which one-way screws (screws that can be rotated only in one direction by a screwdriver) are screwed are provided on the left and right sides of the case body and the case cover.

  The storage case configured as described above includes a one-way screw screwed into only one sealing piece on each of the left and right sealing pieces of the case body and the case cover, and the tip of the one-way screw is further inserted. By screwing into a mounting hole (not shown) formed on the back surface of the slot machine 1, the case cover is opened and the housing case is slotted unless the mounting-related portion related to the mounting of the sealing piece or the like is destroyed. It is attached so that it cannot be removed from the machine 1, thereby preventing illegal acts such as unauthorized modification of the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60, or replacement with an unauthorized board.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game balls supplied to the slot machine 1 are stored in a supply tank 204 provided at the upper back of the main body frame, and flow down through a ball supply passage 210 extending from the supply tank. The apparatus 200 is supplied. The ball supply passage 210 includes three passages (not shown), and the game balls that have flowed out of the supply tank 204 are supplied to the dispensing device 200 in a state of being divided into the three passages. . A supply ball detection switch 205 (see FIG. 8) is provided at a predetermined height position above the payout device 200 in the ball supply passage 210, and the payout device 200 is provided by the supply ball detection switch 205. It is detected whether or not the game ball supplied to is waiting. In this embodiment, the supply ball detection switch 205 can detect that 75 balls, which is the maximum number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout device 200 due to the occurrence of a prize accompanying the payout of prize balls, are supplied. Whether or not a game ball necessary for paying out the maximum number of winning balls is waiting is detected. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the maximum number of balls taken in by the take-in device 100 is 15, and a maximum of 15 game balls are paid out by the pay-out device 200 based on the operation of the settlement switch 10. The supply ball detection switch 205 detects whether or not a game ball necessary for paying out the number of balls to be paid out is waiting based on the checkout switch 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, lending of 25 balls is requested by one lending request from the card unit 400. Even in this case, the supply ball detection switch 205 determines the number of balls to be paid out based on the lending request. Whether or not a game ball necessary for payout is waiting is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the payout device 200 is provided with a sprocket 206 that rotates by driving of the payout motor 201 in correspondence with each item of the ball supply passage 210. Also, below the sprocket 206, a payout ball detection switch 202 is provided for detecting the passage of a game ball discharged by the sprocket 206 based on payout of a prize ball or the like, and is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket 206. After the game ball is detected by the payout ball detection switch 202, it is discharged into the payout ball guide passage 208 extending from the lower part of the payout device 200.

  The payout ball guide passage 208 extends to the lower plate 25, and the game balls paid out from the payout device 200 flow down the payout ball guide passage 208 and are discharged from the communication port 13 to the upper plate 26. The surplus sphere overflowing from 26 is paid out to the lower plate 25 from the payout opening 9. In addition, a payout ball clogging detection switch 112 (see FIGS. 1 and 8) for detecting ball clogging in the passage is provided at a position in the vicinity of the lower plate 25 in the payout ball guiding passage 208. For example, the lower plate 25 Because of the full tank, it is possible to detect whether or not the payout ball guide passage 208 is clogged with a ball.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is provided in parallel with a card unit 400 that accepts a prepaid card in which a valuable value is recorded, and the card unit 400 based on the operation of the above-mentioned ball rental switch 29. It is possible to rent game balls using the valuable value recorded on the prepaid card that is being accepted in response to a request from.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, the number of bets is set using the game balls stored in the upper plate 26. To set the bet number, the one-ball take-in switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. In this embodiment, when one ball take-in switch 5 is operated, one game ball is taken in from the game balls stored in the upper plate 26, and when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, it is stored in the upper plate 26. A number of game balls necessary for setting a predetermined number of bets determined in accordance with the game state at that time are fetched from the played game balls.

  Note that the game balls taken in by the take-in device 100 in order to set the number of bets in accordance with the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in this way are taken in the take-in ball guide passage 108 as described above. It flows down, is taken into the inside of the slot machine 1, that is, the back side as seen from the side facing the player in the slot machine 1, and is discharged to the out ball tank provided inside the game island (not shown) as described above. The

  When the specified number of bets is set, the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of bets is set to 15 in the normal gaming state to be described later and the small bonus game in the big bonus, and is set to 5 in the regular bonus to be described later. .

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and when a combination of symbols predetermined on any winning line is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A prize is generated, and a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out from the payout device 200 according to the win, and are directly paid out to the upper plate 26 through the payout ball guide passage 208 to the player. It is given to.

  In this embodiment, different numbers of prize balls are awarded according to the combination of symbols. In particular, the number of unit balls (5 balls) is required to set one bet, whereas the number of prize balls awarded in response to the occurrence of a prize is the number of unit balls (5 balls). It is not limited to the number of balls that is a multiple of the number of games, and it is possible to give a game ball of any number of balls according to the winning up to 75 balls as the upper limit, and the number of winning balls that will be given according to the occurrence of these winnings Can be set more finely according to each prize.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. Yes.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, a payout control board 60, an effect control board 90, a power supply board 75, and an external output board 85. Is controlled by the payout control board 60, the effect control board 90 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the power supply board 75 constitutes the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. Drive power is generated and supplied to each unit.

  The power supply board 75 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the payout control board 60 and the effect control board 90 connected via. Further, a stop switch 36, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power board 75.

  On the game control board 40, the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the reel sensor 33, and the first take-in ball detection Switch 104, second take-in ball detection switch 105, return ball detection switch 103, return ball clogging detection switch 111, payout ball clogging detection switch 112, flow path detection switch 115, remaining ball detection switch 113, open / close shutter detection switch 123, Various types of switches such as a payout ball detection switch 202 are connected, and various types of switches such as the stop switch 36, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 75. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. It has become.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the HIT lamp 9, the captured ball / paid-off ball display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the capture request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, and the waiting state. LED 19, Replaying LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, Left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, remaining ball notification LED 114, take-in motor 101, distribution Electrical components such as a solenoid 102 are connected, and these electrical components are driven based on control of a game control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The game control unit 41 controls the game, and a random number in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in this embodiment). A random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, a sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 75 44, a reel motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, an intake motor drive circuit 50 that controls the drive of the take-in motor 101, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the sorting solenoid 102, Various display devices connected to the game control board 40 and LEDs for driving control of the LEDs Power circuit 47, power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the game control unit 41; A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the CPU 41a when the initialization command from the CPU 41a is not input for a certain period of time, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 41a 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 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The CPU 41a has an internal timer. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the game control unit 41.

  The game control unit 41 includes a signal input terminal DATA, and detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 are input to the input port via these signal input terminals DATA. The input states of these signal input terminals DATA are monitored by the CPU 41a, and the CPU 41a executes a basic process that shifts in stages according to the input states of the signal input terminals DATA, that is, the detection states of various switches.

  As the RAM 41c, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is used, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a is provided with a refresh register for performing this refresh operation. The refresh register is composed of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b, and the value is updated every execution time of one instruction. . The configuration of the RAM 41c area will be described later.

  Further, the game control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is like that.

  The random number generation circuit 42 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 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number. In this embodiment, 0 to 16383 is defined as the range. The CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 in accordance with the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function, but are processed and used by software. Details thereof will be described in detail. The CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific address in the RAM 41c by a timer interrupt process and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function).

  The CPU 41a of the game control unit 41 inputs / outputs various signals to / from the payout control board 60 via the I / O port 41d. The input / output of signals between the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 will be described later.

  Connected to the payout control board 60 are the supply ball detection switch 205, the payout ball detection switch 202, the return ball clogging detection switch 111, and the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 described above, and detection signals from these connected switches are input. It has come to be. As described above, the payout ball detection switch 202, the return ball clogging detection switch 111, and the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 are connected to both the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60. The detection signals of the return ball clogging detection switch 111 and the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 are input to both the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60.

  Also, the payout control board 60 is connected to electrical components such as the payout motor 201 described above, and these electrical components are driven based on control by a payout control unit 61 (described later) mounted on the payout control board 60. It has become so.

  The payout control board 60 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 61a, a ROM 61b, a RAM 61c, and an I / O port 61d, similar to the game control unit 41, and a payout control unit 61 that controls the payout of game balls. A switch detection circuit 62 that detects a detection signal input from a switch connected to the substrate 60, a payout motor drive circuit 63 that controls the drive of the payout motor 201, a display drive circuit 64 that controls the drive of various LEDs, etc. A reset circuit 65 that gives a reset signal to the CPU 61a when the initialization command from the CPU 61a is not input for a certain period of time, other circuits, and the like are mounted, and the CPU 61a receives a signal output from the game control board 40, In response to a detection signal from a switch connected to the payout control board 60, the game ball is paid out. The payout control is performed, and the control of the control circuit mounted on the payout control board 60 is performed directly or directly while performing the lending control for lending the game ball in response to a request from the card unit 400 connected via the connection terminal board 70. Control indirectly.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41, the CPU 61a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer interrupt. Further, unlike the game control unit 41, the payout control unit 61 is not supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 61c is not held at the time of a power failure.

  The CPU 41a of the game control unit 41 transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51, production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that irradiate the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from behind. It is driven based on control by an after-mentioned effect control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Like the game control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The effect control board 91 and the effect control board 90 control the effect. A liquid crystal driving circuit 92 that controls the driving of the connected liquid crystal display 51, a lamp driving circuit 93 that controls the driving of the effect LED 52, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, In addition to performing various controls for performing the production, the control circuit mounted on the production control board 90 And it controls the respective units directly or indirectly.

  As with the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer interrupt. The CPU 91a has an internal timer. In addition, the production control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 91a performs a refresh operation so that the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained. It has become.

  Next, signals input / output in the game control board 40, the payout control board 60, and the card unit 400 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 confirms the connection check between the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 on the payout control board 60 side with respect to the payout control board 60. To output a game control board connection confirmation signal. Then, the payout control unit 61 mounted on the payout control board 60 confirms the connection with the game control board 40 based on the detection of the game control board connection confirmation signal. In addition, the game control unit 41 gives the payout control board 60 a ball number signal indicating a value of 0 to 100 as the number of balls instructing payout by a settlement request or a payout request, Settlement request signal and payout of prize balls to request settlement of the number of used balls used to set the number of bets and the number of unused balls not yet used to set the number of bets) A payout request signal for requesting is output. When the payout control signal 61 or the payout request signal is detected, the payout control unit 61 performs payout control for paying out the number of game balls indicated by the ball number signal at that time.

  On the other hand, the payout control unit 61 makes a payout control board connection confirmation signal for checking the connection confirmation between the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 on the game control board 40 side, the card unit 400 to the game control board 40. A card unit connecting signal indicating that the game ball is connected, and an in-operation signal indicating the start, operation, and end of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request or the payout request. Then, the game control unit 41 confirms the connection with the payout control board 60 based on the detection of the payout control board connection confirmation signal, and connects the payout control board 60 and the card unit 400 based on the detection of the card unit connection signal. Based on the detection of the in-operation signal, the start, operation and end of the game ball payout operation by the payout control unit 61 are confirmed.

  The card unit 400 includes a control unit on which a microcomputer is mounted. As shown in FIG. 9, the remaining amount indicator 28 provided in the slot machine 1 is connected to the card unit 400 via a connection terminal board 70, and the remaining amount is controlled by the microcomputer mounted on the control unit. The display 28 is driven. As shown in FIG. 9, the card unit 400 is connected to the above-described ball rental switch 29 and return switch 30 provided in the slot machine 1 via a connection terminal plate 70, and detection signals from these switches are detected. Is input to the control unit.

  The card unit 400 also includes a card reader / writer that reads and writes the recorded information of the prepaid card inserted from the card insertion slot, and the card reader / writer stores the recorded information read from the prepaid card as a control unit. And the record information of the prepaid card inserted is updated based on a command from the control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the card unit 400 has a card unit connection signal (VL) indicating that the card unit 400 is normally connected to the payout control board 60 (the payout control unit 61) of the slot machine 1. The card unit READY signal (BRDY) indicating the start and end of the lending process by the card unit 400 and the lending request signal (BRQ) for requesting the lending of the game ball are output. The card unit connection signal is also a power source for communication between the control unit and the payout control board 60.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 60 (the payout control unit 61) has a gaming machine ball based on the slot machine READY signal (SRDY) and BRQ indicating a state in which the gaming ball can be lent to the card unit 400. A lending completion signal (EXS) indicating the start and completion of lending operation is output.

  Further, as described above, the remaining amount indicator 28, the ball rental switch 29 and the return switch 30 mounted in the slot machine 1 are connected to the card unit 400, and the remaining amount indicator 28 is output based on the control of the control unit. The detection signal (lending operation detection signal) of the ball lending switch 29 and the detection signal (return operation detection signal) of the return switch 30 are input to the card unit 400. Then, the control unit mounted on the card unit 400 outputs the BRDY described above on condition that the valuable value read from the prepaid card being accepted remains as a result of the ball-lending switch 29 being detected. The above-described BRQ is output, and a process for requesting the lending unit (25 balls in this embodiment) to rent gaming balls to the slot machine 1 is performed within the range of the remaining valuable value (this implementation). In the embodiment, it is performed 10 times), and when the return switch 30 is detected, a process of returning the prepaid card being accepted is performed.

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 41c of the game control board 40 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 41c. As illustrated, the RAM 41c includes an important work 41c-1, a general work 41c-2, a special work 41c-3, a set value work 41c-4, a non-saved work 41c-5, a stack area 41c-6, and a parity storage. A plurality of storage areas including the area 41c-7 are provided.

  Among these storage areas, in particular, the set value work 41c-4 is an area for storing a set value for determining a winning probability of internal winning which will be described later, and the parity storage area 41c-7 is a RAM parity when the power is turned off. Is an area for storing An area for setting a winning combination flag to be described later is provided in the general work 41c-2. Further, the RAM 41c is supplied with power by a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and stores stored data.

  In the slot machine 1, the payout rate of game balls changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, an operation for changing the set value by the reset / setting switch 38 will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 with the power switch 39 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the slot machine 1 is activated without changing the setting value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned off and the power may be turned on by the power switch 39.

  When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change mode is enabled in which the setting value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). When the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated, the set value that has been changed is stored in the set value work 41c-4. Then, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  When the game can be progressed, the games in the slot machine 1 progress one game at a time, but the set value stored in the set value work 41c-4 in the internal lottery performed in each game is within the normal range (1 -6) is determined. When the set value is not within the normal range, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and a RAM abnormal error code is set and controlled to a RAM abnormal error state to disable the progress of the game.

  Further, when the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 detects the voltage drop signal, the power interruption processing is executed. In the power interruption processing, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data other than the data stored in the parity storage area 41c-7 of the RAM 41c, and stored in the parity storage area 41c-7. ing. Here, the RAM parity is the least significant bit of the sum total of data strings (bits at the same position in each address).

  And at the time of starting of the control part 41 of the game control board 40, RAM parity is calculated based on all the data other than the data stored in the parity storage area 41c-7 among the data stored in the RAM 41c. Compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 41c-7. If the comparison results match, the state before power-off is restored based on the state stored in the RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, if the comparison result of the RAM parity does not match, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal again, and the RAM abnormal error code is set to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby making the progress of the game impossible. ing. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and is canceled when a new set value is set in the setting change mode. It has become.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the symbols are arranged on the winning 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 payout of gaming balls, and the setting of the number of bets. There is a re-playing role that allows the next game to be started. 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. 11A is a view showing a winning combination table according to gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 41b and is used to determine the combination determined to be winning in the internal lottery. The registered contents of the winning combination table according to gaming state correspond to the gaming state. In this case, the combination determined as the lottery target is shown. FIG. 11 (a) also shows the symbol combinations corresponding to each combination and the payouts awarded when winning, but these are included in the winning combination table by game state stored in the ROM 41b. is not.

  In this slot machine 1, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), and a big bonus (2) as special roles are combined as small roles, a combination small role, watermelon, bell, and cherry are replayed as replaying roles. ing. In addition, although it is not a target for internal lottery, when a combination of “bell-bell-red 7 / white 7” (RT symbol) is derived at the time of internal winning of a combination small role in a normal gaming state Triggered by this, the gaming state is shifted to RT (Replay Time) only for the subsequent five games. When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state is shifted to RT only during the next five games.

  In a normal gaming state or RT, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a combination small combination, a watermelon, a bell, a cherry, and a replay are lottery targets. In normal game state replay and RT replay, the number of determination values used for determination of winning is different, so it is defined as a different role in the winning state table by game state, but when each is won The control contents are exactly the same. In addition, in the gaming state of a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided in the big bonus as will be described later), the combination small combination, watermelon, bell, and cherry become the lottery target.

  If any combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2, the big bonus (1) is won, and even if it is won in any gaming state (however, the gaming state If the player is in the big bonus or regular bonus, no prize is awarded), and a big bonus that is a game state advantageous to the player is given from the next game as a payout. If a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, the big bonus (2) is won, and even if it is won in any gaming state (however, the gaming state If the player is in the big bonus or regular bonus, no prize is awarded), and a big bonus that is a game state advantageous to the player is given from the next game as a payout.

  When the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, the regular bonus is won, regardless of the gaming state (however, the gaming state is a big bonus or a regular bonus) If it is, the game is not won), and a regular bonus that is a game state advantageous to the player is given as a payout from the next game.

  When the gaming state is a big bonus, the regular bonus gaming state is repeatedly provided until the number of game balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number described later. 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 41c, and 1 different from the normal bet number is set to start the game.

  The big bonus ends when the number of game balls paid out reaches 1725. While the game state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set at the start of the game when the game state is the big bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 41c at that time.

  When the combination of “Bell-Bell-BAR” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, the winning combination becomes a winning combination, regardless of the number of bets (in any gaming state) 75 game balls are paid out. When a combination winning combination is not won in the combination winning combination, a combination of “bell-bell-red 7 / white 7”, that is, an RT symbol may be arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. . Derivation of the combination of “bell-bell-red 7 / white 7” in the normal gaming state is treated as a substantial RT prize, and the gaming state is shifted to RT. However, even if RT symbols are arranged on the winning line, if the gaming state is at RT or is in a regular bonus, it is not treated as RT winning.

  When the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, a prize is given to a small part of watermelon, and a dividend is awarded regardless of the number of bets (in any game state). As a result, 75 game balls are paid out. If the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, it becomes a bell small role winning, and no matter how many bets are placed (in any game state) 40 game balls are paid out.

  If “cherry” is derived to the left reel 2L in any winning line of the variable display device 2, it becomes a small role winning of cherry, regardless of the number of bets (in any game state), Ten game balls per payout line are paid out as a payout. Therefore, when “cherry” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L, 20 game balls are paid out because two pay lines are set in the upper or lower stage, and “ When “Cherry” is derived, only one pay line is set in the middle stage, so that 10 game balls are paid out.

  When a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2, a replay winning is made, and in any gaming state (however, the gaming state is either a big bonus or a regular bonus) If there is a crab, no win is awarded), and a replay that can be performed without setting the number of bets on the next game is awarded as a payout.

  By the way, when a combination combination is won in the normal gaming state, if the RT symbols are aligned on the winning line of the variable display device 2, it is treated as RT winning, and the gaming state is controlled by RT. It was. When the gaming state is RT or a regular bonus, it is not treated as an RT prize, but an RT symbol may be derived if a combination small combination is won. As described above, the RT symbol is a display result derived on the condition that the combination winning combination is won separately from whether or not the RT symbol is treated.

  In addition, even if the RT symbol is not selected as a combination small role, these symbols are displayed in the state that either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is set. When not winning a winning combination, it may be derived on a winning line of the variable display device 2. That is, when the winning flag of any one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is set, the RT symbol may be derived as a reach.

  For example, consider a case where the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in order of left → middle → right when the regular bonus is won. “BAR” can be derived to the left reel 2L only when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbols 0 to 6 in FIG. Since “BAR” cannot be derived at other timings, “bell” constituting the RT symbol as the reach is derived. For the inner reel 2C, the “bells” are aligned on the same winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. The reason why “red 7” or “white 7” cannot be stopped on the winning line where “bell” is lined up for the right reel 2R is the timing at which symbols 13 to 15 are positioned on the winning line This is only when the stop switch 8R is operated.

  Therefore, in the case where the regular bonus is won and the player does not push the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R at all, at least 1 / 1.75 (= ( RT symbols as reach eyes are derived with a fairly high probability of (21-7) / 21) × (21/21) × ((21-3) / 21)). In addition, for example, since the seventh “bell” may be derived together with the sixth “BAR” to the left reel 2L, the probability that the RT symbol as the reach is derived is further increased.

  That is, in the case where the regular bonus is won and the regular bonus is not won, in many cases, the RT symbol is derived. Similarly, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won and the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won, the RT symbol is often derived. Will be. If a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won, and the winning combination is won, the gaming state does not become RT, but becomes a regular bonus or a big bonus.

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, and if these winnings are not won, the gaming state is controlled to RT. Derived. When the gaming state is controlled to RT, the player is perceived that the gaming state is at RT due to frequent occurrences of replay, but the gaming state is RT without derivation of the RT symbol. If the player knows whether it was controlled to RT by RT winning or controlled to RT by winning a regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Is getting smaller.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each combination described above is allowed before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired internal lottery random number, the bet number set by the player, and the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

  Reference of the combination according to the gaming state is performed according to the winning combination table according to gaming state shown in FIG. In the winning combination table according to gaming state shown in FIG. 11A, regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), combination small combination, watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay (normal) are eligible for internal lottery. Are read in order. When the gaming state is in RT, the reciprocal (RT) instead of replay (normal) is read out as an internal lottery target combination in the same manner as in the normal gaming state, and the internal lottery target combination is sequentially read out. When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during a big bonus), a combination small combination, a watermelon, a bell, and a cherry are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state or RT, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the game before the previous time, and the game is carried over without winning based on the flag. When the game is played, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not subject to the internal lottery even if they are read from the winning combination table according to gaming state.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c. 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 41b. FIG. 11B 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 number is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery target is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player in the game for each combination. This is because even if the winning combinations are the same, the winning probability in the regular bonus may be different from the winning probabilities in other gaming states. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets of the combination to be a lottery object may be common regardless of the set value, and 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, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the betting number 3 in the normal gaming state and RT is stored. It is registered. The value of the common flag for these roles is 0, and the storage addresses for the number of determination values are individually registered according to the set value.

  Combined small roles, watermelons, bells and cherries are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bet number 1 in the regular bonus, the number of bets in the normal gaming state and RT A storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to 3 is registered. Among these roles, the value of the common flag of the bell is 0, and the storage address of the determination value number is individually registered according to the set value corresponding to the number of bets. The value of the common flag for roles other than the bell is 1, and a storage address for the common number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  The replay is subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, but the storage address of the judgment value number is set to 3 bets in each gaming state as a separate lottery target in the normal gaming state and RT. Correspondingly registered. For both the replay in the normal gaming state and the replay in RT, the common flag is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 12 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 address area assigned to the RAM 41c for the development model and to the ROM 41b for the mass production model.

  For example, the addresses ADD + 0, ADD + 2, ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, and ADD + 10 are addresses that are referenced when the internal lottery target is a regular bonus, the number of bets is 3, and the set value is 1-6. As for the regular bonus, the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values (44) is stored for any set value, the regular bonus regardless of the set value. The winning probabilities are the same.

  Addresses ADD + 12, ADD + 14, ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, and ADD + 22 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery is a big bonus (1), the number of bets is 3, and the set value is 1-6. For the big bonus (1), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and different determination value numbers are stored, so that the winning probability of the big bonus (1) varies depending on the set value. It becomes.

  Addresses ADD + 24, ADD + 26, ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32, and ADD + 34 are addresses that are referenced when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (2), the bet number is 3, and the set value is 1-6. For the big bonus (2), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and different determination value numbers are stored, so that the winning probability of the big bonus (2) is different according to the set value. It becomes.

  The address ADD + 36 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the betting number is 3, that is, when the target combination of the internal lottery is a combination small combination in the normal gaming state or RT. The address ADD + 38 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the target combination of the internal lottery is a combination small combination. The number of judgment values for the combination small combination is registered according to the number of bets, but since different values are registered, when the gaming state is in the regular bonus, when in the normal gaming state or RT Thus, the winning probabilities of the combination small roles will be different.

  The address ADD + 40 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 RT, when the target combination of the internal lottery is a watermelon. The address ADD + 42 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 target part of the internal lottery is a 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.

  Addresses ADD + 44, ADD + 46, ADD + 48, ADD + 50, ADD + 52, and ADD + 54 are referred to when the bet number is 3, that is, when the target lot of the internal lottery is bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the normal gaming state or RT Address. Addresses ADD + 56, ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, ADD + 64, and ADD + 66 are addresses that are referenced when the number of bets is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus It is. Regarding the bell, since the number of determination values is individually stored according to the gaming state and the set value, and the number of different determination values is stored, the winning probabilities are different according to the gaming state and the setting value.

  The address ADD + 68 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the betting number is 3, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry in the normal gaming state or RT. The address ADD + 70 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry in the regular bonus. The number of determination values for cherry is registered according to the number of bets, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of cherry is the same in any gaming state.

  The addresses ADD + 72 and ADD + 74 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 3 in the normal replay and the bet number is 3 in the replay at the RT, regardless of the set value. , 8980 and 50608 are acquired as the number of determination values, respectively.

  For the combination determined to be won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the normal gaming state or RT is carried over after the next game if no winning is generated based on them. It will be a thing. In other cases, the winning flags for each combination are deleted only for the game.

  In addition, even if the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag is carried over in the normal gaming state or RT, the lottery and replay lottery will be performed. When winning the replay, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the winning combination of the small role or the replay are set in an overlapping manner.

  Next, acquisition of random numbers for internal lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The random numbers for the internal lottery are obtained by extracting random numbers from the random number generation circuit 42 by the hardware random number function and processing them by software by the CPU 41a. The least significant bit of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is referred to as the 0th bit, and the most significant bit is referred to as the 15th bit.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 42 in detail. As shown in the figure, the random number generation circuit 42 includes a pulse generation circuit 42a, a lower counter 42b, and an upper counter 42c. The lower counter 42b and the upper counter 42c are both 8-bit (1 byte) counters, the lower counter 42b is the 0th to 7th bits, and the upper counter 42c is a total of 16 bits from the 8th to 15th bits. The data signal is output.

  The pulse generation circuit 42a outputs a pulse signal at a frequency that is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 41a and is not an integral multiple thereof (preferably relatively prime). The pulse signal output from the pulse generation circuit 42a is clocked into the lower counter 42b.

  The lower counter 42b alternately inverts the 0th bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit 42a. Assuming that positive logic is applied, a logical value of H level corresponds to 1 and a logical value of L level corresponds to 0. In the case of negative logic, a logic value of 1 may be read as L level, and a logic value of 0 may be read as H level. When the level of the 0th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the 0th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the level of the 1st bit data signal is changed to H level. Inverted alternately with L level.

  Similarly, when the level of the (m−1) th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the (m−1) th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the mth bit data The signal level is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. Further, when the level of the seventh bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the seventh bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, a carry signal is output. The carry signal output from the lower counter 42b is clocked into the upper counter 42c.

  The upper counter 42c alternately inverts the eighth bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a carry signal is input from the lower counter 42b. Each time the level of the 9th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, the level of the 9th bit data signal is alternately inverted between H level and L level. Similarly, every time the level of the m−1th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the mth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level.

  The logic value of a 16-bit data signal in which the data signal of the lower counter 42b is the lower 8 bits and the data signal of the upper counter 42c is the upper 8 bits is 0 (0000h) every time the pulse generation circuit 42a outputs the pulse signal. ) → 1 (0001h) → 2 (0002h) →... → 65535 (FFFFh) The values are updated so as to be continuous every update, and the maximum value 65535 (FFFFh) is next to the initial value 0 (0000h). The value circulates and is output from the random number generation circuit 42.

  The sampling circuit 43 includes a latch circuit, and latches and latches a 16-bit data signal output from the random number generation circuit 42 at that time based on a sampling command (when the start switch 7 is operated) from the CPU 41a. Output the data signal. The signal wirings connecting the random number generation circuit 42 and the sampling circuit 43 are connected so that the order of bits is reversed for each of the upper 8 bits and the lower 8 bits. Therefore, the data latched by the sampling circuit 43 is in reverse order to the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 42 for each of the upper 8 bits and the lower 8 bits. For the random number latched by the sampling circuit 43 or the random number processed by the CPU 41a, the least significant bit is called the 0th bit and the most significant bit is called the 7th bit for each upper byte and lower byte.

  The CPU 41a fetches numerical data corresponding to the data signal input from the sampling circuit 43 via the I / O port 41d from the sampling circuit 43 separately from the upper 8 bits and the lower 8 bits, and is provided in the RAM 41c. Temporarily stored in the random number storage area for internal lottery. The random number storage area for internal lottery is provided for 2 bytes. The upper byte storage area is called the upper area, and the lower byte storage area is called the lower area.

  When the CPU 41a fetches numerical data from the sampling circuit 43, the upper 8 bits of the random number latched by the sampling circuit 43 is taken into the lower area, and the lower 8 bits of the latched random number are taken into the upper area. Therefore, the numerical data fetched by the CPU 41a from the sampling circuit 43 into the random number storage area for internal lottery is completely in reverse order to the data signal generated by the random number generation circuit 42. In the following description, the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 42 is described as a random number corresponding to the logical value, and the numerical data latched by the sampling circuit 43 is also described as a random number corresponding to the value.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 into a random number for internal lottery by software. As described above, when the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched by the sampling circuit 43, the latched random number is reversed in the order of bits for the upper 8 bits and the lower 8 bits ((a) To (b)).

  The CPU 41a fetches the upper 8 bits of the random number latched by the sampling circuit 43 from the upper port into the lower area of the RAM 41c and the lower 8 bits from the lower port into the upper area of the RAM 41c ((b) to (d)). Thus, 16-bit numerical data composed of numerical data taken into the upper and lower areas of the RAM 41c is a random number before processing.

  The data in the lower area is rewritten by the subsequent processing. However, since the data in the lower area of the random number before the processing may be used after that, the data in the lower area before the processing is used as the save data. Save in the save area. Next, the CPU 41a subtracts 11h from the upper area data and temporarily stores the resulting data in the upper area (e). Next, data in the upper area is read, the data is rotated bit by bit to the lower (right), and the resulting data is temporarily stored in the upper area (f).

  Next, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the upper area data and the lower area data bit by bit, and the resulting data is newly stored in both the upper area and the lower area (g). Further, 78h is added to the data in the save area, and the resulting data is temporarily stored in the save area (h). Then, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the upper area data and the save area data for each bit, and the resulting data is newly stored in the upper area (i). At this time, numerical data in which the data stored in the upper area is the upper 8 bits and the data stored in the lower area is the lower 8 bits is acquired as a random number for internal lottery (j).

  Here, the random number for internal lottery finally generated here appears almost randomly every time a pulse signal is input. That is, both continuity and periodicity are eliminated. Here, it is assumed that a state in which values are completely continuous, such as the numerical value of the random number generation circuit 42, approaches a state in which discontinuous values appear randomly. For example, any of a change from the numerical value of the random number generation circuit 42 to a numerical value of the sampling circuit 43, a change from the numerical value of the sampling circuit 43 to a random number before processing, and a change from a random number before processing to a random number for internal lottery Corresponds to those whose values vary. The same is true for variations and variations.

  When a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, a winning combination for which the winning flag is set can be made. This corresponds to the detected stop operation so that when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the symbols for which the winning flag is set are aligned on the winning line of the variable display device 2. The symbol that stops the reel is selected.

  For example, consider a case where the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left → middle → right with the regular bonus winning flag set. In the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed when the operation of the left stop switch 8L is detected, that is, the symbol “BAR” in any of the upper, middle and lower stages in the pull-in range of four frames If it can be derived, it is derived to one of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reels 2L, 2C, 2R. If the symbol “BAR” is not within the drawing range of 4 frames, it is not derived to the left reel 2L even if the regular bonus winning flag is set.

  Maximum stop delay of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where the symbol “BAR” is derived in any of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel 2L If the symbol of “BAR” can be derived on the same winning line within the time range, “BAR” is derived to the reel 2C in the middle to make a temper. When the operation of the right stop switch 8R is detected, if the symbol “BAR” can be derived on the same winning line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, “BAR” is derived to the right reel 2R. Make regular bonus awards.

  By the way, when the regular bonus winning flag is set, the operation timing of the stop switch 8L that can derive the symbol “BAR” for the left reel 2L is only the timing when the symbols 0 to 6 are positioned in the lower stage. is there. Similarly, when the big bonus (1) winning flag is set, the operation timing of the stop switch 8L capable of deriving the “red 7” symbol for the left reel 2L is the symbol for the 14th to 20th symbols at the bottom. It is only the timing to locate. When the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the operation timing of the stop switch 8L that can derive the “white 7” symbol for the left reel 2L is the timing at which the symbols 7 to 13 are positioned in the lower stage Only.

  As described above, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not only set as separate lottery targets in the internal lottery but set as separate winning flags, and each is also awarded a prize. The operation timings of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for making them are mutually exclusive.

  In addition, when the replay winning flag is set over the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are given priority to the replay winning. Is controlled to stop. When the combination bonus winning flag, watermelon winning flag, bell winning flag or cherry winning flag is set over the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag, The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop in preference to the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) winning over the small role.

  Here, since the watermelon, bell, and JAC symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, or the replay winning flag is set. Sometimes, you will always win these roles. Even when the combination small combination winning flag is set, the RT symbol is always derived whether the combination small combination is won. However, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is also set, and regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) wins rather than small role winning However, this is not the case when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to be prioritized.

  Especially when the gaming state is RT, 50608/65536 (≈ 1 / 1.29) will be won for replay. If you win the replay, you will never win the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Accordingly, when the gaming state is RT, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) even if the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is set. The chance of winning a prize is only 14928/65536 (≈ 1 / 4.39). If it is not known which of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is set, the substantial probability is further reduced to one third.

  On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, when the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2 ) Is a probability of 56556/65536 (≈ 1 / 1.16). Therefore, RT is a state in which it is more difficult to win a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) than in a normal gaming state.

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a game ball is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, an original effect is given on the effect control board 90 side. Done. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include at least a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and a game state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The internal winning command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation start command indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate, and is transmitted when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are actually started to rotate. The reel stop command indicates the number of symbols stopped at the middle and the other of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and is transmitted when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped.

  The winning determination command indicates the type of winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of game balls to be paid out with the winning. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when is done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  Next, an effect performed on the effect control board 90 side will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, there are continuous effects and additional effects executed over a plurality of games as effects on the effect control board 90 side. Both the continuous effect and the additional effect are performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the effects for each game in the continuous effects and the additional effects are all started when the start switch 7 is operated, and are ended when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. There are three types of performance results for each game: victory, defeat, and great victory on the player side, but there are many types of performance processes.

  The continuous production is started when the gaming state is controlled to RT. It is triggered by the fact that an RT symbol has been derived as a display result of the variable display device 2 (regardless of whether or not an RT prize is won). If the RT symbol is derived as an RT prize, the RT symbol is completely synchronized with the start of the continuous performance. Even in the control of RT by winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and not winning these roles, the RT symbol as the reach is often derived in the first game. Therefore, in many cases, the derivation of the RT symbol and the start of the continuous production are synchronized.

  The start effect is performed when the betting number is set in the game before the effect of the first game in the continuous effect is started. When the gaming state is controlled to RT based on the winning of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), the bet number is set in the next game (the bet number is automatically set based on the replay winning) When a bonus (which indicates a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2)) is won, it is definitely notified.

  If the gaming state is controlled to RT based on the derivation of the RT symbol, the result of the continuous performance is that if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won by the end of the continuous performance As a result, the result of the loss (regular bonus, big bonus (1) and big bonus (2)) is notified. On the other hand, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won from the start to the end of the continuous performance, and if there is no winning of these roles by the end of the continuous performance, it continues as it is If the effect is ended and the result of the loss is informed, the player will be informed of contents different from the situation at the time.

  Therefore, it is determined whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won after the start of the continuous effect at the start of the game where the continuous effect ends. If the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) has not been won after the continuous production has started, the continuous production will be completed for that game only, and the number of bets will be set in the next game The result of the loss is notified as it is.

  On the other hand, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won after the continuous production starts, the next game is replaced after the result of the production in the game where the continuous production ends. When the number of bets is set, the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified, or when the number of bets is set in the next game without replacement, the result of the loss is notified, and then additional effects are performed. Then, at the time when the last game in the additional production is finished, it is definite that the bonus (which indicates regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) is won as a result of the additional production. To be notified.

  Regardless of whether it was announced as a result of continuous production or as a result of additional production, if a confirmation notification that a bonus has been won is made, the bet number is set in the next game In addition, the type of bonus that is won at a predetermined rate (regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) may be notified.

  By the way, there are a plurality of patterns in the above-described continuous effects and additional effects. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a continuous effect selection table for selecting a pattern of continuous effects and additional effects. There are three types of continuous effect selection tables: a non-winning time table shown in FIG. 15A, a winning time table shown in FIG. 15B, and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 15C. The pattern of the continuous performance is determined by referring to the non-winning time table or the winning time table according to a random number for selecting the continuous performance pattern.

  In the non-winning table shown in FIG. 15 (a), the RT symbol is derived in a state where none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is won, and the gaming state is controlled to RT. It is a table for selecting the pattern of the continuous production started at the time. In the non-winning table, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won before the game in which the continuous production performed according to the pattern selected according to this is finished, the continuous production ends. The contents of the effects to be replaced in the game to be played are also registered.

  The winning time table shown in FIG. 15B is a continuous effect that starts when the gaming state is controlled to RT by winning either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). It is a table for selecting a pattern. Regardless of which table the continuous effect pattern is selected, the number of games in which the continuous effect continues is two games or three games.

  In the additional effect table shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is newly won in a state where the continuous effect has already been performed, the continuous effect is finished. It is a table for selecting the pattern of the additional effect performed after that. The pattern of the additional effect is selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect performed at that time, and the number of games in which the additional effect continues is one game or two games.

  When the final result of the continuous performance is shown, if there are more winning results than the losing results, either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) will be won. It will be that. If the losing result is larger than the winning result, it means that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are not won. In addition, when the result of the additional performance performed after the continuous performance is shown, if there are more winning results than the losing result from the start of the continuous performance, the regular bonus, big bonus ( It means that either 1) or big bonus (2) is won.

  However, in the case of the continuous production pattern selected when the gaming state is controlled to RT while none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, the continuous production ends. There may be a case where a losing result is shown by the number of times of one game or more. In addition, even when an additional effect is performed without changing the content of the effect in the game where the continuous effect ends, depending on the selected pattern of the continuous effect, only one game or two games will win the losing result. In some cases, many results cannot be shown.

  Therefore, when the content of the effect in the game where the continuous effect ends is replaced, the content of the effect after replacement indicates a result of a great victory. In addition, there are some which show the result of great victory as the contents of the effects in individual games in the additional effects. When a big victory is shown as the content of the production, the bonus winning is confirmed no matter how many times the losing result is shown. The contents of the production showing the result of this big victory can only be shown when such a replacement or additional production is performed, and the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. Thus, it is not shown in the pattern selected when the gaming state is controlled to RT.

  Note that the RAM 91c of the effect control board 90 is provided with a continuous counter indicating the number of remaining games of the continuous effect and an additional counter indicating the number of remaining games of the additional effect, and the initial value according to the selected effect pattern. Is set. In addition, the RAM 91c is notified of an area for storing a pattern selected for the continuous effect and the additional effect, a replacement flag set when the content of the effect in the game where the continuous effect ends, and confirmation of bonus winning. And an area for setting a resumption flag for shifting from the continuous effect to the additional effect.

  In addition, a stop symbol table for determining the display mode of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone, so the ROM 91b does not have the reel 2L. Tables indicating all symbols arranged in 2C, 2R are stored in advance, and symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are registered in the stopped symbol table with reference to this table.

  Further, an area for storing the game state applied in the game progressing on the game control board 40 side and the winning status of each combination based on the game state command and the internal winning command is also provided in the RAM 91c. The game state is to be stored for two games.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, the setting value of the normal range is stored in the setting value work 41c-4 while the control unit 41 including the CPU 41a is activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is stored in the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40. This activation process is a process performed when the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49 and the control unit 41 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 41 is stagnant, the activation process is accompanied by a malfunction of the control unit 41 when the control unit 41 is activated when the power is turned on. This process is performed when restarting.

  In the startup process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), and access to the RAM 41c is permitted (step S102). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is ON (step S103). If the setting key switch 37 is not ON, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c except the parity storage area 41c-7 (step S104).

  Next, the RAM parity calculated here is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 41c-7, that is, the RAM parity calculated and stored at the previous power-off (step S105), and both the RAM parities are compared. Whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal (step S106). In this embodiment, whether or not the RAM 41c is normal based on the RAM parity is determined only in the startup process.

  If the RAM parities do not match in step S106, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, and the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. If the RAM parities match, the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal, so the register stored in the stack area 41c-6 is restored (step S107), and the interrupt prohibition is canceled (step S107). S108), the process returns to the state before the power is turned off.

  If the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in step S103, all the data stored in the RAM 41c except for the area in use in the stack area 41c-6 is initialized (other than the setting value work 41c-4). Is rewritten to 0 and the set value work 41c-4 is rewritten to 1) (step S109), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S110), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 17 (step S111). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 41a in step S111. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (step S201), and the setting value (setting change) stored in the setting value work 41c-4 is set. Before shifting to the processing, the value of the set value work 41c-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after addition is 7, that is, the normal range is set. It is determined whether or not it has been exceeded (step S206). If the set value after the addition is not 7, the process returns to the detection waiting state for the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in steps S203 and S204 again. If the set value after addition is 7, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 41c-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 16, the game can be progressed and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the RAM abnormality error processing executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40. In the RAM abnormality error process, after displaying the RAM abnormality error code on the game auxiliary display 12 (step S301), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, the data stored in the RAM 41c is compared by comparing the RAM parity calculated at the time of power-off with the RAM parity calculated at the time of startup. It is determined whether or not it is normal, and the routine proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing. In the RAM abnormality error process, after the RAM abnormality error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled.

  If the RAM parity does not match, the interrupt is not permitted. Therefore, once the RAM abnormality error process is started, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state until the interrupt prohibition is canceled. Even if the power is cut off, no power interruption processing is performed. In other words, since no new RAM parity is calculated and stored in the power interruption process, the RAM parity is always set except when the setting key switch 37 is activated even when the control unit 41 is activated. Since they do not match, the control unit 41 cannot be activated to start (resume) the game.

  Once the RAM abnormal error state is entered, the setting key switch 37 is activated and the setting change process is performed until a new setting value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. The game cannot be progressed. In other words, in the state that has shifted to the RAM abnormal error state, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is canceled and the game is started on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38 ( Can be resumed). In an error state other than a RAM abnormality error, there is no problem of RAM parity mismatch, so that the state in which the game cannot be progressed can be canceled only by operating the reset / setting switch 38, and the game can be resumed.

  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 switch 7 until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Of course, when a game is played, the number of bets before the start switch 7 is operated, the game balls are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. Processing is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 will be described only for those directly related to the present invention.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40. In the game process, a BET process (step S401), an internal lottery process (step S402), a reel rotation process (step S403), a reel stop process (step S404), a winning determination process (step S405), and a prize ball giving process (step S406). ) And the game end process (step S407). When the game end process is completed, the process for one game is completed, and the process returns to the BET process to start the next game process.

  In the BET process in step S401, the system stands by in a state where the number of bets can be set. When the number of bets is set (including automatic setting after replay winning), a BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. To do. Further, when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated, a process of determining the set bets is executed. Details of the BET process will be described later.

  In the internal lottery process in step S402, a random number for internal lottery is extracted at the same time as the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step S401, and whether or not a winning for each of the above combinations is permitted based on the extracted random number value. The process of determining is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results. Further, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

  In the reel rotation process in step S403, on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game has elapsed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated. Here, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of rotation in the previous game, the process waits for rotation to start. When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts, a reel rotation start command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. In this reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

  In the reel stop process in step S404, the player's operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, and the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are detected in response to the stop conditions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R being satisfied. A process for stopping the rotation is executed. Each time the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stops, a reel stop command indicating the type of the rotated reel and the stopped symbol is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Details of the reel stop process will be described later.

  In the winning determination process in step S405, when it is determined in step S404 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process which determines whether or not is executed. Also, a winning information command indicating the presence / absence of winning and the type of winning combination is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  In the prize ball grant process in step S406, when it is determined in step S405 that a prize has been generated, a process for requesting payout of game balls for the number of prize balls given in accordance with the prize is performed. Details of the prize ball grant processing will be described later.

  In the game end process in step S407, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Details of the game end process will be described later.

  Next, the BET process in step S401 will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 41a in step S401.

  In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet amount is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared (step S501), and it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (step S502). If the replay game flag indicating that the replay game is in progress is set in the RAM 41c and it is determined that the game is a replay game, the player takes the one-ball capture switch in the next steps S505 and S506. Since the bet number is automatically set without operating 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, first, the replay game in-progress flag set in the RAM 41c is erased (step S503). A BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S504).

  Further, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1, and a predetermined number of bets set in the RAM 41c (which will be described later, is a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state and is in the regular bonus, 1 Is set and 3 is set in the normal game state and the small role game.However, only the normal game state is controlled by the replay game.), The value of the BET counter is a specified number. The process of determining whether or not there is (steps S505 and S506) is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S506 that the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If it is determined in step S506 that the value of the BET counter is a specified number, the process waits in a state waiting for detection of an operation of the start switch 7 (step S507). If the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in this state, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the game is not a replay game in step S502, whether or not the detection signal of the open / close shutter detection switch 123 has changed from on to off, that is, the ball removal lever 31 is operated and the ball of the upper plate 26 is detected. It is determined whether or not the extraction has been performed (step S508). If the detection signal of the open / close shutter detection switch 123 has transitioned from on to off, the detection is based on the input state of the detection signal from the remaining sphere detection switch 113. It is determined whether or not a remaining ball in the included preparation ball passage 110 has been detected (step S509). If a remaining sphere in the take-in preparation sphere passage 110 is detected, the remaining sphere notification LED 114 is turned on (step S510), and a notification for prompting the operation of the settlement switch 10 is performed, and then in step S511. Proceed to processing. If the detection signal of the open / close shutter detection switch 123 does not transition from on to off in step S508, or if no remaining sphere in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 is detected in step S509, step S511 is performed as it is. Proceed to the process.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not the card unit connecting signal on is detected, that is, whether or not the card unit 400 is connected to the payout control board 60.

  If it is detected in step S511 that the card unit connecting signal is on, it is determined whether an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (step S512). If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the control shifts to the settlement control process shown in FIG. 21 (step S513). When returning from the settlement control process, the process returns to step S508. Further, when the control is shifted to the settlement control process, the detection of the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the settlement switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated until the process ends.

  If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in step S512, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S514). If the value of the counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 has been detected (step S515). If no operation of the start switch 7 has been detected, the process returns to step S508 to start. If the operation of the switch 7 is detected, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Along with this, detection of operations of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the checkout switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a prescribed number in step S514, it is determined whether or not an operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5 has been detected (step S516). If the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5 is detected, a BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S517). Further, the value of the fetched ball counter set in the RAM 41c (a counter that stores the fetched ball number that is not yet fetched among the number of balls to be fetched) is updated to 1 (step S518). Then, control is transferred to the take-in control process shown in FIG. 23 (step S519). When returning from the take-in control process, the process returns to step S508. Further, when the control is shifted to the take-in control process, detection of the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the checkout switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated until the process ends.

  In step S516, if the operation of the one-ball take-in switch is not detected, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (step S520). If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected. Then, the process returns to step S508. If operation of MAXBET6 is detected, a BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S521). Furthermore, the value of the take-in ball counter is (specified number × 5−BET counter value × 5-unused ball counter (this is a counter set in the RAM 41c, which is already taken in but is still used for setting the bet number). To the value of the counter that stores the number of unused spheres that are not used) (step S522). In other words, the value of the take-in ball counter is determined from the take-in requested ball number instructed by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 and the used ball number that has already been used for setting the bet number and the unused ball that has not been used for setting the bet number Update the value by subtracting the number of balls. Then, the control shifts to the take-in control process shown in FIG. When returning from the take-in control process, the process returns to step S508. Further, when the control is shifted to the take-in control process, detection of the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the checkout switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated until the process ends.

  In step S511, if the card unit connection signal ON is not detected, an error code indicating a connection error indicating that the card unit 400 is not normally connected to the slot machine 1 is set (step S511). S523). When the error code is set, the error code is displayed on the gaming auxiliary display 12 and a connection error is notified outside the gaming machine. Then, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (step S524). If an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the control is transferred to the settlement control process shown in FIG. 21 (step S513). . When returning from the settlement control process, the process returns to step S508. Further, when the control is shifted to the settlement control process, the detection of the operation of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the settlement switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated until the process ends.

  If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in step S524, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S525). It is determined whether or not an operation has been detected (step S526). If an operation of the start switch 7 has been detected, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Along with this, detection of operations of the one-ball take-in switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the checkout switch 10, and the start switch 7 is invalidated.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number in step S525, or if the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected in step S526, whether or not the card unit connection signal on is detected, that is, the card unit 400 is detected. And whether or not the payout control board 60 is in a connected state (step S527). If on of the card unit connecting signal is not detected, the process directly returns to the process of step S508, and the card unit connecting signal If on is detected, the error code indicating the connection error set in step S523 is cleared (step S528), and the process returns to step S508. Accordingly, the display of the error code displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is also released.

  Next, the settlement control process in step S513 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the payment control process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 in step S513.

  In the settlement control process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the unused ball counter is 0 (step S601). If the value of the unused ball counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. (Step S602).

  If either the unused ball counter value or the BET counter value is not 0 in steps S601 and S602, the value of the unused ball counter is set to (the value of the unused ball counter + the value of the BET counter × 5). , That is, the sum of the number of unused balls and the number of used balls (step S603), and the values of the unused ball counter and the BET counter are cleared (step S604). Then, control is transferred to the settlement request process shown in FIG. When returning from the payment request processing, the input state of the detection signal of the remaining sphere detection switch 113 is confirmed to determine whether or not the remaining sphere in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 has been detected (step S606), and the take-in preparation. If the remaining sphere in the ball passage 110 is not detected, the settlement control process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If a remaining ball in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 is detected in step S606, the remaining ball notification LED 114 is turned on (step S607), and a notification for prompting the operation of the payment switch 10 is performed. The process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the unused ball counter value and the BET counter value are both 0 in steps S601 and S602, it is determined whether the return ball clogging detection switch 111 is detected, that is, a return ball is placed in the return ball guide passage 109. It is determined whether or not the return ball clogging detection switch 111 has been detected (step S608). If the return ball clogging detection switch 112 has not been detected, it is further determined whether or not the discharge ball clogging detection switch 112 has been detected. It is determined whether or not the payout ball is clogged (step S609). If the return ball clogging detection switch 111 is detected in step S608 or if the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 is detected in step S609, the settlement control process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If neither the return ball clogging detection switch 111 nor the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 is detected in steps S608 and S609, the rotational drive amount of the take-in motor 101 is set to 100 balls (step S610), and the sorting solenoid is set. 102 is turned on (step S611), and the flow direction of the taken game ball is set to the return ball guide passage 109 side.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the actual flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 is the return ball guiding path 109 side, that is, whether or not the flow path detection switch 115 is on (step S612). If the actual flow path direction is based on the return ball guiding passage 109 side, the setting of the take-in motor 101 is turned on and the take-in operation is started (step S613). That is, based on the detection state of the flow path detection switch 115 that detects the flow path direction of the flow path switching valve 107, the drive of the take-in motor 101 is performed on the condition that the actual flow path direction faces the return ball guide path 109 side. To start.

  While the take-in motor 101 is being driven, it is determined whether or not the actual flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 is the return ball guiding path 109 side, that is, whether or not the flow path detection switch 115 is on (step). S614) If the flow path direction is on the return ball guide passage 109 side, it is determined whether or not the drive stop condition for the take-in motor 101 is satisfied (steps S615 to S618). Specifically, in step S615, the detection status of the first capture ball detection switch 104 and the second capture ball detection switch 105 is checked, and capture is performed for a specified time (for example, 3 seconds) after the last capture ball is detected. It is determined whether or not a ball is detected, and it is determined whether or not the return ball clogging detection switch 111 is detected in step S616, that is, whether or not a return ball is clogged in the return ball guide passage 109, In step S617, it is determined whether or not the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 is detected, that is, whether or not the payout ball is clogged in the payout ball guide passage 208, and in step S618, the rotation drive amount, that is, It is determined whether or not rotation for 100 balls has been completed.

  If none of the drive stop conditions for the take-in motor 101 is satisfied in steps S615 to S618, the process returns to step S614. Further, if any one of the drive conditions of the take-in motor 101 is established in steps S615 to S618, that is, if no take-in ball has been detected for a specified time since the last take-in ball was detected, When the return ball clogging detection switch 111 is detected, when the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 is detected, or when rotation for 100 balls is completed, the setting of the take-in motor 101 is turned off (step S619), the distribution solenoid 102 is turned off, and the flow direction of the game ball taken in is set as the take-in ball guide passage 108 side (step S620).

  Next, an input state of a detection signal from the remaining sphere detection switch 113 is confirmed to determine whether or not a remaining sphere in the take-in preparation sphere passage 110 is detected (step S621), and the take-in preparation sphere passage 110 is determined. If no remaining sphere is detected, the remaining sphere notification LED 114 is turned off (step S623), the settlement control process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If a remaining ball in the take-in preparation ball passage 110 is detected in step S621, the remaining ball notification LED 114 is turned on (step S622), and a notification for prompting the operation of the payment switch 10 is performed. The process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, when the flow path direction is not the return ball guiding passage 109 side in step S612 or step S614, that is, although the sorting solenoid 102 is turned on and switched to the return ball guiding passage 109 side, the flow path switching valve 107 When the flow path direction is not switched to the return ball guide passage 109 side, or while the take-in motor 101 is being driven, the sorting solenoid 102 is on, and the flow path direction is the return ball guide passage 109 side. Nevertheless, when the flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 faces the take-in ball guide passage 108, the setting of the take-in motor 101 is turned off (step S624), and the sorting solenoid 102 is turned off. (Step S625), and after setting an error code indicating a channel direction error indicating a channel direction error (step S62). ). Control is transferred to predetermined error processing (step S627). When the error state is released and the process returns from the error process, the settlement control process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payment request process in step S605 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the payment request process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 in step S605.

  In the payment request process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout control board connection confirmation signal “on” is detected, that is, whether or not the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 are connected (step S701). If on of the board connection confirmation signal is not detected, an error code indicating a payout control board connection error indicating that the board is not normally connected to the payout control board 60 is set (step S702), and control is performed to predetermined error processing. (Step S703). When the error state is canceled and the process returns from the error process, the process returns to step S701.

  On the other hand, if the payout control board connection confirmation signal on is detected in step S701, the value of the ball count signal is updated to the value of the unsettled ball counter (step S704), and the error determination timer counter set in the RAM 41c is updated. An initial value is set in (counter for counting payout communication error determination time) (step S705), and the settlement request signal is turned on (step S706).

  Next, the output state of the operating signal is monitored until the on signal of the operating signal is detected (steps S707 to S709). In step S708, it is determined whether a payout communication error determination time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, that is, whether the error determination timer counter is 0, and the payout communication error determination time has elapsed. That is, if the start of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request cannot be confirmed even after the payout communication error determination time has elapsed since the payment request is made, an abnormality associated with payout occurs on the payout control board 60 side. A payout communication error code indicating that it has been set is set (step S709), and the process returns to step S707 again. Along with this, an error code indicating that an abnormality has occurred on the payout control board 60 side is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Next, in step S707, when the on-operation signal is detected, that is, when the start of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request is confirmed, the in-operation signal is detected until the off-operation signal is detected. Is monitored (steps S710 to S714). In step S710, it is determined whether or not a payout ball is detected by checking the detection status of the payout ball detection switch 202. If a payout ball is detected, the value of the unsettled ball counter is decremented by 1. (Step S712), the process returns to Step S710 again. In step S713, it is determined whether the payout communication error determination time has elapsed, that is, whether the error determination timer counter is 0 (step S713). If the payout communication error determination time has elapsed, That is, if the end of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request cannot be confirmed even after the payout communication error determination time has elapsed since the payment request is made, an error code indicating the above-described payout communication error is set ( Step S714), the process returns to step S710 again. Accordingly, as described above, an error code indicating that an abnormality associated with payout has occurred on the payout control board 60 side is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Next, in step S711, when the off-operation signal is detected, that is, when it is confirmed that the game ball payout operation has been completed based on the settlement request, an error code indicating a payout communication error is set. (Step S715), and if the error code indicating the payout communication error is not set, the unsettled ball counter value is cleared regardless of whether the unsettled ball counter value remains or not (Step S717), the settlement request signal is turned off (Step S718), the settlement request processing is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If an error code indicating a payout communication error is set in step S715, the error code is cleared (step S716). In other words, even when the payout communication error determination time has elapsed from the time when the payment request is made and the error state is controlled, when the end of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request is confirmed, the error state is automatically Has been released. Accordingly, the display of the error code displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is also released. Then, regardless of whether or not the value of the unsettled sphere counter remains, after clearing the value of the unsettled sphere counter (step S717), the settlement request signal is turned off (step S718), and the settlement request process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the capture control process in step S519 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the capture control process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 in step S519.

  In the take-in control process, first, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball notification LED 114 is lit, that is, whether or not notification for prompting the operation of the settlement switch 10 is performed (step S801), and the remaining ball notification LED 114. If is lit, the player is willing to play the game at this time, and the remaining ball notification LED 114 is turned off (step S802), assuming that notification for prompting the operation of the settlement switch 10 is unnecessary. If the remaining sphere notification LED 14 is turned off, nothing is done and the off state is maintained.

  Then, 3 is set in the retry counter (counter for storing the retry count of the take-in operation) set in the RAM 41c (step S803), and the rotational drive amount of the take-in motor 101 according to the value of the take-in ball counter, That is, the rotational drive amount necessary for taking in the number of balls set in the take-in ball counter is set (step S804). In this state, the sorting solenoid 102 is in the off state, and the flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 is in the state facing the intake ball guiding path 108 side.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the actual flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 is on the intake ball guiding path 108 side, that is, whether or not the flow path detection switch 115 is in an off state (step S805). If the actual flow direction by 107 is on the side of the take-in ball guiding passage 108, the take-in motor 101 is set to on and the take-in operation is started (step S806). That is, based on the detection state of the flow path detection switch 115 that detects the flow path direction of the flow path switching valve 107, the condition of the intake motor 101 is determined on the condition that the actual flow path direction faces the intake ball guide passage 108 side. Start driving.

  While the intake motor 101 is being driven, it is determined whether or not the actual flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 is on the intake ball guiding path 108 side, that is, whether or not the flow path detection switch 115 is in an off state ( Step S807) If the flow path direction is on the side of the intake ball guiding passage 108, the detection status of the first intake ball detection switch 104 and the second intake ball detection switch 105 is checked, and whether an intake ball has been detected. It is determined whether or not (step S808).

  If a captured ball is detected in step S808, the value of the captured ball counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the unused ball counter is incremented by 1 (step S809). At this time, the number of captured balls displayed on the captured / paid-in ball display 11 is also incremented by one. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the unused ball counter is 5, that is, whether or not the number of balls required to set the bet number is 1 (step S810). The process returns to step S807. If the unused ball counter value is 5 in step S810, the BET counter value is incremented by 1 and the unused ball counter value is cleared (step S811), and the process returns to step S807.

  If the take-in ball is not detected in step S808, it is determined whether or not the take-in motor 101 is on, that is, whether or not the take-in motor 101 is still being driven (step S812). If 101 is on, it is determined whether or not the rotation for the rotational drive amount, that is, the value of the take-in ball counter has been completed (step S813). Returning to the process of S807, if the rotation for the rotational drive amount has been completed, the setting of the take-in motor 101 is turned off (step S814), and the process returns to step S807.

  If the take-in motor 101 is not on in step S812, the second take-in ball detection switch 105 detects a game ball taken in by rotation of the take-in motor 101 after the take-in motor 101 is turned off. It is determined whether or not a detection waiting time which is a time required until the detection waiting time has elapsed (step S815). If the detection waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S807.

  If the detection waiting time has elapsed in step S815, whether or not the value of the take-in ball counter is 0, that is, the number of balls requested by the operation of the 1-ball take-in switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is taken in. (Step S816), and if the value of the take-in ball counter is not 0, that is, if all the balls requested by the operation of the 1-ball take-in switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 have not been taken in, It is determined whether or not the retry counter value is 0, that is, whether or not the take-in operation for taking in insufficient game balls has been performed for the number of retries (step S817). Then, the value of the retry counter is decremented by 1 (step S818), and the process returns to step S804.

  If the value of the take-in ball counter is 0 in step S816, the retry counter value is cleared (step S819), the take-in control process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the retry counter is 0 in step S817, the value of the take-in ball counter is cleared (step S820), the take-in control process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, in step S805 or step S807, when the flow path direction is not on the intake ball guiding path 108 side, that is, the sorting solenoid 102 is in the off state, and the flow path direction is on the intake ball guiding path 108 side. Regardless, when the flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 faces the return ball guide passage 109 or when the take-in motor 101 is driven, the sorting solenoid 102 is in the off state, and the flow path direction is If the flow path direction by the flow path switching valve 107 faces the return ball guiding path 109 side even though it is on the taking ball guiding path 108 side, the setting of the taking-in motor 101 is set to off (step S821). ) After clearing the values of the retry counter and the take-in ball counter (step S822), an error code indicating a channel direction error indicating a channel direction error is set. Sorted (step S823), transfers control to a predetermined error process (step S824). When the error state is released and the process returns from the error process, the capture control process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the BET process, when the operation of the settlement switch 10 is effectively detected, the process proceeds to the settlement control process, and when the bet number of 1 or more is already set or the value of the unused ball counter is not 0. In this case, that is, when the taken-in ball remains, a settlement request is performed, and a settlement request process for returning the captured ball to the player is performed based on the settlement request, and then the settlement control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the bet number is not set and the value of the unused ball counter is 0, the flow direction of the game ball taken in by the take-in device 100 is set to the return ball guide passage 109 side. By driving the take-in motor 101 in the state, the control for returning the game ball in the take-in device 100 is performed, and then the settlement control process is terminated.

  Further, in the settlement request process, if the payout communication error determination time has elapsed from the time when the settlement request is made, the operation signal off is not detected, that is, the completion of the game ball dispensing operation based on the settlement request is confirmed. If it cannot, the payout communication error flag is set and controlled to an error state. The error state is automatically canceled when the on-operation signal is detected and the completion of the game ball payout operation based on the payment request is confirmed.

  When the operation of the 1-ball take-in switch 5 is detected effectively, 1 is set in the take-in ball counter and the process proceeds to the take-in control process. The value of the capture ball counter obtained by subtracting the capture operation of the motion amount for capturing the ball by detecting the captured ball by the first capture ball detection switch 104 and the second capture ball detection switch 105 becomes 0. Or the retry counter that is subtracted every time the capture operation is performed is 0 until either condition is satisfied, and either condition is satisfied, the capture control The process ends.

  Further, when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected effectively, the number of used balls (the value of the BET counter × the number of balls used for setting a predetermined number of bets corresponding to the gaming state (15 balls)). 5) and the number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of unused balls (the value of the unused ball counter), that is, the number of balls necessary for setting the specified number of bets at that time is set in the take-in ball counter and loaded. The process proceeds to control processing, and the take-in operation for taking in the game balls corresponding to the value of the take-in ball counter is subtracted by detecting the take-in balls by the first take-in ball detection switch 104 and the second take-in ball detection switch 105. Either until the value of the taken-in ball counter becomes 0 or the value of the retry counter that is subtracted every time the take-in operation is performed becomes 0, until either of the conditions is met. The capture control process ends when one of the conditions is met That.

  Next, the internal lottery process in step S402 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step S402. In the internal lottery process, the setting value stored in the setting value work 41c-4 of the RAM 41c is read (step S901), and whether or not the read setting value is in the range of 1 to 6 which is a value that should be originally taken. Determination is made (step S902). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 18 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range of 1 to 6, it is determined whether or not the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S903). If the big bonus medium flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S905. If the big bonus medium flag is set, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c to play the game in the regular bonus game state anyway (step S904). Here, if the regular bonus flag is already set, the state is only continued. Then, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, random number acquisition processing is performed, and a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is extracted by outputting a sampling command, and the extracted random number is processed into a random number for internal lottery. It is stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery. Details of the random number acquisition process will be described later.

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 11A is sequentially read (step S906). It is determined whether the combination read here is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) (step S907). If none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S909.

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c in the previous game. It is determined whether or not these winnings have been carried over without occurring (step S908). If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process returns to step S906, and the next lottery object registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state Read the role. If none of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag are set, the process proceeds to step S909.

  In step S909, the number of bets set in the current game is read, and the setting state of the common flag in the combination table in FIG. 11B is acquired corresponding to the number of bets read for the lottery target combination. As a result, it is determined whether the common flag is set (step S910).

  If the common flag is set, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table in FIG. S911). Then, the process proceeds to step S913. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 41c is read and stored in the address registered in the role table corresponding to the number of bets and the read setting value for the lottery target role. The number of determination values that are present is acquired (step S912). Then, the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, the number of determination values acquired in step S911 or S912 is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 41c, 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 S914).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S915). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S906, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S919.

  If an overflow has occurred, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the previous step S906 is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) (step S916). If none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S918.

  In the case of any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), 6 is set as the initial value of the RT counter of the RAM 41c. Here, to set 6 as the initial value, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 in step S1510 (described later) until the next game is started. This is to secure 5 games (step S917). Then, the process proceeds to step S918.

  In step S918, the winning flag of the lottery target combination read in the immediately preceding step S906 is set in the RAM 41c. Then, the process proceeds to step S919. In step S919, an internal winning command is generated according to the setting state of the winning flag in the RAM 41c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Then, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the random number acquisition process in step S905 will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the random number acquisition process executed by the CPU 41a in step S905. In the random number acquisition process, first, an interrupt to the CPU 41a is prohibited (step S1001).

  Next, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched by the sampling circuit 43 (step S1002). Here, in the latched random number, the order of bit arrangement is reversed for each of the upper 8 bits and the lower 8 bits. Then, the CPU 41a fetches the lower 8 bits of the random number latched by the sampling circuit 43 into the upper area of the RAM 41c and the upper 8 bits into the lower area. Further, the upper 8 bits of the random number latched by the sampling circuit 43 (that is, the same data taken in the lower area) is saved in the save area in the RAM 41c (step S1003). In other words, the data that the CPU 41a captures in the specific area of the RAM 41c is completely reverse in order of bit arrangement with the data generated by the random number generation circuit 42. Then, the interrupt prohibited in step S1001 is permitted (step S1004).

  Next, the CPU 41a subtracts 11h from the upper area data, and temporarily stores the resultant data in the upper area (step S1005). Next, the data in the upper area after the processing of S1005 is rotated to the lower position bit by bit, and the resulting data is temporarily stored in the upper area (step S1006). Next, an exclusive OR operation is performed on each bit of the upper area data and the lower area data after the processing of S1006, and the resulting data is newly stored in the upper area (step S1007). Here, the processing of the data in the upper area performed before the final exclusive OR operation is completed.

  Further, the upper area data is stored as it is as the lower area data (step S1008). Here, the data stored in the lower area is data obtained by performing an exclusive OR operation on the upper area data after the processing of S1006 and the lower area data for each bit, and further until the random number acquisition process is completed. The lower 8 bits of the random number for internal lottery used in the internal lottery process are not changed.

  Furthermore, 78h is added to the data in the save area, and the resulting data is temporarily stored in the save area (step S1009). Then, an exclusive OR operation is performed on each bit of the upper area data after the processing of S1006 and the saving area data after the processing of S1009, and the resulting data is temporarily stored in the upper area (step S1010). . Here, the data stored in the upper area is the upper 8 bits of a random number for internal lottery. Then, the random number acquisition process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop process executed by the CPU 41a in step S404. In the reel stop process, first, all the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled (step S1101).

  Next, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has been detected (step S1102). Here, among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the operation that has already been performed and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped is invalid, so the operation is detected even if a physical operation is performed. It is determined that it has not been done. If the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not detected, the process of step S1102 is repeated.

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is determined to have been detected is invalidated (step S1103). . Further, a reel stop control process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch whose operation is detected (step S1104). Here, the symbols to be stopped are selected according to the setting state of the winning flag from among the symbols in the range of 5 frames including the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. It will be.

  Further, a reel stop command indicating the type and stop position of the stopped reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S1105). Next, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have been stopped (step S1106). If any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is still rotating, the process returns to step S1102. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the reel stop process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S405 will be described in detail. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 41a in step S405. In the winning determination process, winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are read in order from the beginning (step S1201). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines (one for regular bonus) set in the variable display device 2 (step S1202). .

  If the symbol combination of the combination is complete, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c. If the winning combination is a small combination, a scheduled payout number corresponding to the type of winning small combination is set in the RAM 41c (step S1203). Then, the process proceeds to step S1204. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S1204 as it is. It should be noted that if the RT symbols are aligned in the normal gaming state, the RT winning flag is set in the RAM 41c. However, if the RT symbols are aligned but in other gaming states, the RT winning flag is set. Never happen.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations corresponding to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S1201 to read the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1205). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1206). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1207). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 41c is deleted. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 41c is initialized to 0 (step S1208). Then, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won according to whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1209). If the big bonus (2) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 41c is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 41c is initialized to 0 (step S1210). Then, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won depending on whether or not the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1211). If the regular bonus has been won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 41c is erased. Further, the RT counter value in the RAM 41c is initialized to 0 (step S1212). Then, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  If the regular bonus winning is not made, it is determined whether or not the RT winning is determined based on whether or not the RT winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1213). If the RT is won, 6 is set as the initial value of the RT counter in the RAM 41c. Here, to set 6 as the initial value, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 in step S1510 (described later) until the next game is started. This is to secure 5 games (step S1214). Then, the process proceeds to step S1215. If no RT winning is made, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215, a prize indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 41c (however, the winning flag is not set in case of losing) and the number of game balls to be paid out with the winning is shown. A determination command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the prize ball giving process in step S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the prize-ball giving process executed by the CPU 41a in step S406. In the winning ball awarding process, first, it is determined whether or not a winning accompanied by awarding of a winning ball has occurred based on whether or not the number of payouts is set in the RAM 41c (step S1301). If no winning with awarding of a prize ball has occurred, the prize ball giving process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In addition, when a winning accompanied by awarding of a prize ball has occurred, the number of prize balls as many as the expected payout number is set to an unpaid ball counter set in the RAM 41c (a counter for storing the number of unpaid balls based on the payout request). ). Here, the number of payouts is deleted from the RAM 41c (step S1302). Then, the control shifts to the payout request process shown in FIG. 29 (step S1303). Then, when returning from the payout request process, the award ball giving process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout request process in step S1303 will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout request process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 in step S1303.

  In the payout request process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout control board connection confirmation signal “on” is detected, that is, whether or not the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 are connected (step S1401). If on of the payout control board connection confirmation signal is not detected, an error code indicating a payout control board connection error indicating that the payout control board 60 is not normally connected is set (step S1402), and predetermined error processing is performed. Control is transferred to (Step S1403). When the error state is canceled in this error process and the process returns from the error process, the process returns to step S1401.

  If the payout control board connection confirmation signal “on” is detected in step S1401, the value of the ball count signal is updated to the value of the unpaid ball counter (step S1404), and the error determination timer counter described above is set to the initial value. Is set (step S1405), and the payout request signal is turned on (step S1406).

  Next, the output status of the operating signal is monitored until the on signal of the operating signal is detected (steps S1407 to S1409). More specifically, when the on signal of the operating signal is not detected, it is determined whether or not a payout communication error determination time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, that is, whether or not the error determination timer counter is 0 (step S1408). . If the payout communication error determination time has not elapsed, the process directly returns to step S1407. If the payout communication error determination time has elapsed, that is, if the start of the game ball payout operation based on the payout request cannot be confirmed even after the payout communication error determination time has elapsed since the time when the payout request was made, An error code indicating the payout communication error is set (step S1409), and the process returns to step S1407 again. Accordingly, as described above, an error code indicating that an abnormality associated with payout has occurred on the payout control board 60 side is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Next, in step S1407, when the on-operation signal is detected to be on, that is, when the start of the game ball payout operation based on the payout request is confirmed, the in-operation signal is detected until the off-operation signal is detected. The output status is monitored (steps S1410 to S1415). More specifically, the detection status of the payout ball detection switch 202 is checked to determine whether or not a payout ball has been detected (step S1410). If a payout ball is detected, the value of the unpaid ball counter is decremented by 1 (step S1412), and the number of payout balls displayed on the taken-in / paid-out ball display 11 is expressed as (award ball) Number-value of unpaid ball counter), that is, the number of paid balls already paid out at that time in the number of winning balls (step S1413), and the process returns to step S1410 again.

  If a payout ball is not detected in step S1410, it is determined whether an off-operation signal is detected (step S1411). If the off-operation signal is not detected, it is determined whether the payout communication error determination time has elapsed, that is, whether the error determination timer counter is 0 (step S1414). If the payout communication error determination time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1410. If the payout communication error determination time has elapsed, that is, if the end of the game ball payout operation based on the payout request cannot be confirmed even after the payout communication error determination time has elapsed since the payout request was made, An error code indicating the payout communication error is set (step S1415), and the process returns to step S1410 again. When the payout communication error flag is set, an error code indicating that an abnormality associated with payout has occurred on the payout control board 60 side is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as described above.

  Next, when the off-operation signal is detected in step S1411, that is, when it is confirmed that the game ball payout operation has been completed based on the payout request, it is determined whether or not the payout communication error flag is set. (Step S1416). If an error code indicating a payout communication error is not set, the process proceeds to step S1418. If an error code indicating a payout communication error is set, the error code is cleared (step S1417), and the process proceeds to step S1418. In other words, even when the payout communication error determination time has elapsed from the time when the payout request is made and the error state is controlled, if the end of the game ball payout operation based on the payout request is confirmed, the error state is automatically set. Has been released. Accordingly, the display of the error code displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is also released.

  In step S1418, it is determined whether or not the value of the unpaid ball counter is zero. If the value of the unpaid ball counter is 0, the payout request signal is turned off as it is (step S1420). Then, the payout request process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the unpaid ball counter is not 0, the unpaid ball counter value is cleared, and the number of paid balls displayed on the taken-in / paid-out ball display 11 is set as the number of prize balls. After updating to the value (step S1419), the payout request signal is turned off (step S1420). Then, the payout request process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the above-described game end process in step S407 will be described in detail. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail the game end process executed by the CPU 41a in step S407. In the game end process, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1501). However, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is a big bonus (1) winning or big bonus (2) winning in the game, and the game Since the game state is not a big bonus, even if the big bonus medium flag is set, it is not determined that the big bonus is being performed.

  If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 41c counts the total payout of game balls since the start of the big bonus (step S1502). As a result of this count, it is determined whether or not the total number of game balls paid out exceeds 1725 (step S1503). If the total number of game balls to be paid out does not exceed 1725, the process proceeds to step S1506.

  If the total number of game balls to be paid out exceeds 1725, the big bonus medium flag set in the RAM 41c is erased and the value of the counter for counting the total number of game balls to be paid out is initialized to 0 ( Step S1504). Then, the process proceeds to step S1508.

  If the game state of the game is not a big bonus, the game state of the game is a regular bonus (not including the case of being provided with a big bonus) depending on whether the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether there has been (step S1505). However, when the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is a regular bonus winning in the game, and the game state of the game is not a regular bonus. Even if it is set, it is not determined that the regular bonus was in effect. If the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S 1506, the counter provided in the RAM 41 c counts the number of digested games and the number of winning games after the regular bonus starts (in the case of a big bonus, after a new regular bonus starts therein). . As a result of this count, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digest games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S1507).

  If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the process proceeds to step S1508. If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digested games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S1511. In step S1508, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 41c is erased, and the counter values for counting the number of digested games and the number of winning games in the regular bonus are both initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S1511.

  If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, it is determined whether the RT counter value in the RAM 41c is 0 (step S1509). If the RT counter value is 0, the process proceeds to step S1511. If the RT counter value is not 0, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (step S1510), and the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1511, if the combination small role winning flag, watermelon winning flag, bell winning flag, cherry winning flag, and replay winning flag are set in the RAM 41c, these are deleted. The big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the regular bonus winning flag are not erased here and are carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c in step S1203, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 41c, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S1512). Then, the process at the end of the game ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 19, the process in the current one game ends.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among the normal game state, RT, big bonus, and regular bonus, and issues a command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the production control board 90. On the other hand, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect including a continuous effect and an additional effect based on the command received from the game control board 40. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 90 side will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 side determines whether or not a command sent from the game control board 40 has been received (step S1601). When any command is received from the game control board 40, the type of the received command is determined (step S1602).

  If the type of the received command is the BET command transmitted in step S504, S517 or S521, a BET process that will be described in detail later is performed (step S1603). When the BET processing is terminated, the process returns to step S1601.

  If the type of the received command is the internal winning command transmitted in step S919, a start process described in detail later is performed (step S1604). When the start process is terminated, the process returns to step S1601.

  If the received command type is the reel rotation start command transmitted in step S403, the information regarding the stop symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game is cleared (step S1605). Then, the process returns to step S1601.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in step S1105, the reel stop process described in detail later is performed (step S1606). When the reel stop process is completed, the process returns to step S1601.

  If the received command type is the winning determination command transmitted in step S1215, it indicates that the winning determination command has won one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). It is determined whether or not (step S1607). If it is indicated that none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) has been won, the process directly returns to step S1601.

  If it is shown that either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, it is determined whether the value of the continuous counter of the RAM 91c and the value of the additional counter are 0 (see FIG. Step S1608). If the value of the continuous counter and the value of the additional counter are both 0, it means that neither a continuous effect nor an additional effect has been performed at this time, and the process directly proceeds to step S1611.

  If at least one of the value of the continuous counter or the value of the additional counter is not 0, the continuous effect or the additional effect is being executed, or these effects can be performed. In this case, first, the continuous effect or additional effect being executed is terminated (step S1609). Further, the value of the continuous counter and the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c are initialized to 0 (step S1610). Then, the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1611, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled to perform a predetermined bonus winning effect. This bonus winning effect may have a different form depending on whether the bonus is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2). Then, the process returns to step S1601.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S1512, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the latest game in the previous game (that is, applied in the current game). The game state) is transferred to the game state storage area of the previous game provided in the RAM 91c, and the game state indicated by the game state command (that is, the game state applied in the next game) is the latest game provided in the RAM 91c. The game state is saved in the game state save area (step S1612). Since one game ends here, the BET flag set in the RAM 91c is erased so that transmission of the first BET command in the next game can be determined (step S1613). Then, the process returns to step S1601.

  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 S1614). Thereafter, the process returns to step S1601.

  Next, the BET processing in step S1603 will be described in detail. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET processing executed by the CPU 91a in step S1603. In the BET processing, first, it is determined whether or not the BET flag is set in the RAM 91c in order to determine whether or not the first BET command is received in the game (step S1701). If the BET flag is set, since the BET command has already been received in the game, the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the BET flag is not set, the BET flag is set in the RAM 91c here (step S1702). By setting the BET flag here, the processing from step S1703 onward is performed only once per game. Next, it is determined whether or not a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c (step S1703). If the confirmation notification flag is set, when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the previous game, the continuous effect or the additional effect is ended and the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified. It will be.

  In this case, a random number for type notification lottery is extracted by the software random number function, and a type notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the type of bonus won by the value of the extracted random number is performed (step S1704). Then, it is determined whether or not notification of the bonus type is determined in this type notification lottery (step S1705). If it is determined not to notify the bonus type, the process directly proceeds to step S1707.

  When it is determined that the type of bonus is to be notified, a regular bonus, a big bonus is displayed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c in the process of step S1801 of the previous game (described later). It is notified whether the bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won (step S1706). Then, the process proceeds to step S1707. In step S1707, the fixed notification flag set in the RAM 91c is deleted. Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the confirmation notification flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1708). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous production has already been executed, so the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the continuous counter is 0, it is further determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1709).

  If the value of the additional counter is also 0, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed to RT in the current game based on the two gaming states stored in the RAM 91c (step S1710). Here, if the game state of the current game is RT and the game state of the previous game is normal, it can be determined that the game state has changed to RT. If the gaming state has not changed to RT, the BET process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the gaming state has changed to RT, either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won according to the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c in the process of step S1801 (described later) of the previous game. It is determined whether or not (step S1711).

  If either regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function and stored in the ROM 91b according to the extracted random number value. With reference to the winning time table in the continuous performance selection table, a continuous performance pattern to be started is selected. The continuous effect pattern selected here is stored in the RAM 91c (step S1712). Then, the process proceeds to step S1714.

  If none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function, and stored in the ROM 91b according to the extracted random number value. With reference to the non-winning time table in the continuous performance selection table, a continuous performance pattern to be started is selected. The continuous effect pattern selected here is stored in the RAM 91c (step S1713). Then, the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1714, a value corresponding to the effect pattern selected in step S1712 or step S1713 is set as an initial value in the continuous counter of the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the start effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S1715). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is not 0 in step S1709, it is determined whether a restart flag is set in the RAM 91c (step S1716). If the restart flag is not set, the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the resume flag is set, an additional effect is executed instead of the continuous effect from the current game. Here, the resumption effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the additional effect (resumption of the continuous effect once completed) (step S1717). Further, the restart flag set in the RAM 91c is erased (step S1718). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the start process in step S1604 will be described in detail. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing in detail the start process executed by the CPU 91a in step S1604. In the start process, first, the winning status indicated by the received internal winning command (that is, the setting status of the winning flag in the current game) is saved in the winning status saving area of the latest game provided in the RAM 91c (step S1801). .

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1802). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already started or at least the start effect has been performed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c is a pattern selected based on the winning time table and is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning (step S1803). If it is not a pattern for notifying the confirmation of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S1811.
If it is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning, it is further determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter is 1 (step S1804). If the value of the continuous counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1811 as it is.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 1, the continuous production will end in the game. Therefore, based on the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) is stored in the RAM 41c of the game control board 40. ) It is determined whether or not a winning flag or a big bonus (2) a winning flag is set (step S1805). If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is not set in the RAM 41c, the process proceeds to step S1811.

  When the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c, these winning flags are not set at the start of continuous production (ie, Is controlled to RT based on the RT winning), and during the continuous performance, a new regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won and the winning flags of these roles are set. That's right. In this case, a predetermined random number is extracted by the software random number function, and it is determined whether to replace the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect according to the value of the random number or to perform the additional effect after the end of the continuous effect Replacement / addition determination lottery is performed (step S1806). As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether replacement of the content of the effect of the final game has been determined or execution of the additional effect has been determined (step S1807).

  When the replacement of the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is determined, an effect replacement flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S1808). Furthermore, the content of the effect in the final game is replaced according to the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 91c, and the image corresponding to the effect after the replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is started. (Step S1809). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is determined, the additional effect pattern is selected from the continuous effect selection table in accordance with the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c. The additional effect pattern selected here is also stored in the RAM 91c (step S1810). Further, a value corresponding to the selected additional effect pattern is set as an initial value in the additional counter of the RAM 91c (step S1811). Then, the process proceeds to step S1812.

  In step S1812, an image according to the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 91c and the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect for the current game in the series of continuous effects is started. Let Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S1802, it is further determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1813). If the value of the additional counter is also 0, the start process is terminated without starting any effect here, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the additional counter is not 0, an additional effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c and an image corresponding to the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and this time in the series of additional effects. The production for the game is started (step S1814). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the process of step S1814 will not be executed even if the value of the additional counter is not 0. Therefore, the additional effect is performed after the continuous effect ends. . Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop process in step S1606 will be described in detail. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop process executed by the CPU 91a in step S1606. In the reel stop process, a symbol is specified by referring to the table in the ROM 91b according to the received reel stop command, and the symbol stopped for the reel indicated by the reel stop command is stored in the stop symbol table in the RAM 91c (step S1901).

  Next, with reference to the stop symbol table, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped (step S1902). If there is still one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R that is still rotating, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1903). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the replacement flag is set in the RAM 91c because the continuous effect is being executed at this time (step S1904). If the replacement flag is set, an image corresponding to the content of the effect after the replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the result of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect (step S1905). Further, the replacement flag set in the RAM 91c is deleted, and the value of the continuous counter is initialized to 0 (step S1906). Then, the process proceeds to step S1918.

  If the replacement flag is not set in step S1904, an image corresponding to the continuous effect pattern and the value of the continuous counter stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and this time in the series of continuous effects. The result of the effect for the game is notified (step S1907). Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c (step S1908). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (step S1909). If the value of the continuous counter does not become 0, in any case, the presence / absence of bonus winning will not be notified at the time of BET in the next game. Return to the flowchart.

  When the value of the continuous counter becomes 0, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c is a pattern selected based on the winning time table and is a pattern for informing the confirmation of the bonus winning. (Step S1910). If it is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S1918.

  If it is not a pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won, information indicating that the bonus has been lost is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player (step S1911). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1912). If the value of the additional counter is 0, the continuous effect ends without performing the additional effect, so the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, an additional effect is performed after the end of the continuous effect, so a restart flag is set in the RAM 91c (step S1913). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S1903, it is determined whether the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (step S1914). If the value of the additional counter is 0, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the additional effect is being executed at this point, and an image corresponding to the additional effect pattern and the value of the additional counter stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the result of the effect for the current game in the series of additional effects is notified (step S1915).

  Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c (step S1916). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (step S1917). If the value of the additional counter becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S1918. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1918, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c. Further, information indicating that the bonus is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player. Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a continuous effect and an additional effect performed in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on specific examples. FIGS. 35 and 36 are diagrams schematically showing first and second examples of specific execution modes of the continuous effect and the additional effect, respectively. In these examples, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are not won, the RT is won and the continuous production is started. A case where a bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) is won will be described as an example. Note that the game winning RT is designated as the 0th game. Further, in the first example, execution of the additional effect is shown, and in the second example, replacement of the contents of the effect is selected.

  In the first example shown in FIG. 35, when the RT game is won in the 0th game, the fact that the RT symbol is derived is stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 91c, and the regular bonus and big as the winning status are stored in the RAM 91c. It is stored that neither the bonus (1) nor the big bonus (2) has been won. When the number of bets is set in the first game, the continuous effect pattern is selected according to the non-winning table. Here, assuming that a pattern that continues for three games is selected, 3 is set as the initial value of the continuous counter of the RAM 91c.

  When the bet number is set in the first game, a start effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the start switch 7 is operated in the first game, the first game effect of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 51. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the result of one game of continuous effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the value of the continuous counter is subtracted to 2.

  When the number of bets is set in the second game, nothing is performed as an effect because the continuous effect is being executed. When the start switch 7 is operated in the second game, the second game effect of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 51. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the result of two games of continuous effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the number of bets is set in the third game, nothing is performed as an effect because a continuous effect is being executed. When the start switch 7 is operated in the third game, it is determined that the big bonus (1) has been won after the start of the continuous performance. At this time, a replacement / addition determination lottery is performed, and here it is determined to perform an additional effect. Thereby, the pattern of the additional effect is selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect. Here, assuming that a pattern that continues for two games is selected, 2 is set as the initial value of the additional counter in the RAM 91c.

  Thereafter, the third game effect of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 51. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the liquid crystal display 51 shows the results of three games of continuous effects. At this time, the value of the continuous counter is subtracted to 0, but the value of the additional counter remains at 2. At this time, since the continuous effect pattern is not a pattern for notifying the confirmation of the bonus winning, the loss of the bonus is notified in the liquid crystal display 51 here. Since the value of the additional counter is not 0, a restart flag is set in the RAM 91c.

  When the number of bets is set in the fourth game, since the restart flag is set in the RAM 91c, the restart effect for informing the continuation of the effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the start switch 7 is operated in the fourth game, the first game effect of the additional effect is started on the liquid crystal display 51. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the result of one game of an additional effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the value of the additional counter is subtracted to 1.

  When the number of bets is set in the fifth game, nothing is performed as an effect because a continuous effect is being executed. When the start switch 7 is operated in the fifth game, the second game effect of the additional effect is started on the liquid crystal display 51. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the result of two games of additional effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the value of the additional counter is subtracted to 0. Here, since the value of the additional counter becomes 0, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c.

  When the number of bets is set in the sixth game, since the confirmation notification flag is set in the RAM 91c, the type notification lottery is performed. If this type notification lottery is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is notified that the big bonus (1) is won.

  In the second example shown in FIG. 36, effects are performed in the same manner as in the first example until the second game. As in the first example, nothing is performed as an effect when the betting number is set in the third game. When the start switch 7 is operated in the third game, it is determined that the big bonus (1) has been won after the start of the continuous performance. At this time, a replacement / addition determination lottery is performed, and it is determined to replace the contents of the effects in the final game of the continuous effects. Here, a replacement flag is set in the RAM 91c.

  Thereafter, the production of the replaced content in the final game of the continuous production is started on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the final game result of the continuous effect is shown on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents after replacement. The result that is notified here may be a result that is not notified unless it is replaced (in FIG. 36, such a result is shown). Further, the replacement flag is erased and the value of the continuous counter is initialized to 0. Further, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c.

  When the number of bets is set in the fourth game, the type notification lottery is performed because the confirmation notification flag is set in the RAM 91c. If this type notification lottery is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is notified that the big bonus (1) is won.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the continuous performance is won when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. Also done. In the latter case, the continuous performance is a content that has not won any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or If the big bonus (2) is not won, the decision of losing is informed.

  However, in the latter case, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) may be newly won in the game after the continuous production is started. Even in this case, since the continuous production that has already been started is performed to the end, the control related to the execution of the continuous production does not become complicated. However, if only the confirmation of the loss is notified as it is, information different from the winning situation at the end of the continuous performance remains to be shown to the player.

  Therefore, in the final game of the continuous production, it was started when the continuous production being executed is based on RT winning, that is, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are not won. It is determined whether it is a continuous effect, and further, it is determined whether a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) has been won in the game after the continuous effect is started. . If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is newly won in the game after the continuous production starts, the result of the replacement / addition determination lottery Whether to change the content of the effect in the final game or to execute the additional effect after the end of the continuous effect is selected.

  When the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is replaced, the content of the effect after the replacement in the final game can be shown, and the confirmation of the bonus winning can be shown to the player. For this reason, it is possible to end the continuous performance without causing the player to feel distrust. On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is selected, the result of the losing is once notified. However, the player can play the regular bonus, the big bonus ( You will know that you have won 1) or Big Bonus (2). Thereby, the continuous production once started can be performed to the end without causing the player to feel distrust.

  Regardless of whether the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production is replaced or the additional production is executed following the continuous production, a new regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big in the game after the continuous production is started Whether or not the bonus (2) has been won may be determined only in the final game of the continuous performance. In this way, it is determined whether or not the continuous production being executed is a continuous production started when none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is won, and the continuous production starts. Since it is only necessary to determine once whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) has been won in the game after being played, the control load does not become too large.

  Further, even when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected, the content of the effect is replaced only for the effect in the final game of the continuous effect. For this reason, the replacement pattern of the content of the production does not become too complicated, and the control load does not become too large. When the execution of the additional effect is selected, it is only necessary to perform a new additional effect while keeping the content of the continuous effect as it is. For this reason, an extra control load is not applied to the execution of the continuous performance. Furthermore, since there are both the replacement of the contents of the effect and the execution of the additional effect, the types of effects become abundant and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the continuous performance is started when the gaming state is controlled to RT. The game state is controlled by RT when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) are won in the normal gaming state, or the RT symbol is derived by missing the combination small part It is stipulated that it becomes RT prize. In the former case, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won by the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the RT symbol is derived as a reach in many cases.

  For this reason, it often coincides with the start of the continuous effect and the derivation of the RT symbol, and the start of the continuous effect is clearly shown to the player by the result of the variable display device 2. Even when continuous production is started by controlling to RT based on the winning of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), the RT symbol is derived as the reach, so that the player can change the display. It is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won even if the display result of 2 is referred to. In addition, derivation of RT symbols before the start of continuous performance can give players a sense of expectation for winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), improving the fun of the game Can be made.

  On the other hand, when the continuous production is started, since the gaming state is controlled to RT, replay winnings frequently occur. In the normal gaming state, replay winnings may occur frequently, but when replaying is frequent, the gaming state is at RT, that is, winning regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) It is highly possible that For this reason, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) can be expected to be won by the player due to the frequent occurrence of the replay prize other than the continuous performance, and the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

  Furthermore, since the gaming state is controlled to RT while the continuous performance is being executed, there are many cases where a winning (in particular, replay) other than the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. Therefore, by winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), or by losing eyes, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus ( There are few cases where the player knows whether or not 2) is won. For this reason, while a continuous production continues, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in a period longer than one game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the continuous production, when the gaming state is controlled to RT, any production pattern is selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns. The regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the final game of the continuous production that was started when neither the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) nor the big bonus (2) was won. When execution of the additional effect is selected when the determination is made, the pattern of the additional effect to be executed is selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect that was being executed at that time. As described above, continuous effects (and additional effects) are performed with a plurality of types of patterns, so that a variety of effects can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by selecting the pattern of the additional effect according to the pattern of the continuous effect being executed, the additional effect can be matched with the continuous effect, and the continuous effect and the additional effect can be shown to the player as a series of effects without any sense of incongruity. Will be able to.

  Furthermore, as a pattern of a continuous effect, there are a pattern that continues for a period of two games and a pattern that continues for a period of three games. The additional effect patterns include a pattern that continues during the period of one game and a pattern that continues during the period of two games. In this way, there are different periods as the period during which the continuous effect and the additional effect are performed, so that the aspect of the effect becomes abundant and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  On the other hand, when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected in the final game of the continuous effect, the content of the effect in the final game after the replacement is also selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect that was being executed at that time. As a result, the contents of the continuous performance can be shown to the player without a sense of incongruity by matching the winning situation in the final game.

  Furthermore, there are three types of results in each game in the continuous production and the additional production, winning, defeating, and great victory. Among these, “big victory” is the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production. It is shown only when is replaced or when an additional effect is executed. Replacement of the contents of the production or execution of the additional production is performed in a rare case where the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won after the continuous production is started. The result of the effect of victory is shown only in such a rare case, so that the contents of the effect can be given a premierness and the interest of the effect can be enhanced.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, three types of special bonuses, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), and a big bonus (2) are prepared as special roles for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Here, the symbols “BAR”, “Red 7” and “White 7” which are the symbols of the respective roles are arranged at intervals of 7 frames for the left reel 2L, so that the stop switch 8L for winning each of them is awarded. These operation timings are mutually exclusive. For this reason, even if the confirmation of bonus winning is notified as a result of the continuous performance (and additional performance), the player must select an appropriate operation timing for the operation of the stop switch 8L. In this way, the number of game procedures increases and the technical intervention by the player also increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the bonus winning decision is notified as a result of the continuous performance (and additional performance), the type notification lottery is performed, and when this is won, any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is performed. You will be informed even if you win. This notification eliminates the need for the player to try the operation timings corresponding to the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) immediately. Will be able to win the game, so that the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, since the notification of the type is not performed if it is lost in the type notification lottery, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the type will be further notified after the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified. The interest of the game can be improved.

  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. For combination small roles, watermelons, bells, and cherries defined as winning combinations in any gaming state in the role-specific table, the storage address of the judgment value number is registered for each bet number. The number of determination values is acquired according to the number (although the same determination value number is acquired as a result for watermelon and cherry).

  Here, the number of bets in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the number of bets in the gaming state other than the regular bonus is fixed at 3. As a result, it is possible to perform an internal lottery of a combination small combination, watermelon, bell and cherry with a winning probability corresponding to the gaming state simply by acquiring the number of determination values according to the number of bets. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when acquiring the determination value number, the processing steps in the internal lottery are simplified.

  Moreover, the betting number 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has a higher probability of winning the bell than when the betting number is 3, so that the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further increased and the interest of the game is improved. Can do. The combination small role has a lower probability of winning when the number of bets is 1, but the effect is less than that of increasing the probability of winning the bell, and the effect of making it difficult for RT symbols to be derived in regular bonuses. It has become.

  In addition, the storage address of the judgment value number of each combination registered in the combination table may differ depending on the set value, but the winning probability is the same regardless of the set value. For the winning combination, 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 number of determination values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as that 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. In addition, when generating the winning determination table before the actual winning determination is made, the loop processing is required twice, but according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the internal lottery processing can be performed only once. Thus, the processing efficiency of the entire internal lottery process is high.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the number of determination values corresponding to the combination to be selected for the lottery is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery according to the gaming state, and the result of the addition overflows It is determined that the winning combination has been won. When the internal lottery is performed in this way, the processing efficiency is high, but the determination value as to whether or not each winning combination is won is set in a range in which the value is continuous for each winning combination.

  Here, as the random number for internal lottery, the value of the 2-byte random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is not used as it is. That is, the sampling circuit 43 takes in the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 in the reverse order of the bit order in the upper byte and the lower byte, and further, the upper byte and the lower byte of the 2-byte random number latched by the sampling circuit 43. The bytes are exchanged to be taken into the upper and lower areas. Then, 11h is subtracted from the upper area data, the upper area data is rotated, the upper area data and the lower area data are subjected to an exclusive OR operation for each bit, and the lower area data is rewritten. The rewritten lower region data and upper region data are subjected to an exclusive OR operation for each bit to obtain a random number for internal lottery.

  By the way, since the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is counted up every time the pulse generation circuit 42a generates a pulse signal, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is used as it is as a random number for internal lottery. In this case, it is continuously determined that the winning combination is the same for several pulse inputs, and the player can hit the target. Further, if the high-order byte and the low-order byte of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 are simply switched, the value every time the pulse is generated becomes periodic every 256, so that a certain amount of aiming can still be made. Furthermore, even if the order of bits is changed in reverse order for each byte, it is not possible to eliminate the periodicity of the value every time a pulse signal is generated.

  On the other hand, the random numbers for internal lottery used in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment are arranged such that the order of the random number bits generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is reversed and the upper region data and lower region Since the exclusive OR operation is performed on the data of, the change in whether the value of each bit becomes 1 or 0 becomes large, and it is sufficient that the value becomes periodic every time a pulse signal is generated. Can be resolved. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the winning period and the easy-to-win period, and to prevent the player from aiming.

  Further, by subtracting 11h from the upper area data before performing the exclusive OR operation and rotating the upper area data, the change in whether each bit value becomes 1 or 0 is greatly increased. The random number value for internal lottery every time a pulse signal is generated is scattered, and the effect of preventing aiming by the player can be enhanced. In addition, since the exclusive OR operation is also performed on the data that is the lower byte in the random number for internal lottery, the random number value for internal lottery for each generation of the pulse signal will be scattered. The effect of preventing hitting by a person can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, the data that is the upper byte in the random number for internal lottery can be obtained by performing an exclusive OR operation on the data of the lower area where the exclusive OR operation circuit has been performed with the upper area data for each bit. It has become. In this way, the lower area data whose values are separated by the first exclusive OR operation can be further separated, and the aiming by the player can be more effectively prevented. .

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is controlled to a RAM abnormality error state, the progress of the game is disabled, and the setting change mode is set. If the setting value is not newly selected / set based on the setting change operation, the game disabled state is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not the setting value automatically set by the slot machine 1, but the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, the setting Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game shop, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game shop), so that the game can be fair.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to win the lottery role in the internal lottery, the set value stored in the set value work 41c-4 must be an appropriate value (a value in the range of 1 to 6). For example, instead of deciding whether or not to win based on a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case as well, the game is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state and the progress of the game is disabled. If the setting change mode is entered and a new setting value is not selected or set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. In other words, even when it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to win the winning combination in the internal lottery, the game may be played based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation. Since it is secured, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Further, the data stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction such as a power failure or the control unit 41 running away. Since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the control unit 41 is activated after recovering from these states, it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal or not. Can only be done in situations where there is a high probability that That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load on the control unit 41 can be reduced.

  In particular, in the power interruption interrupt process executed by the input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is cut off, the RAM parity is calculated based on the data stored in the RAM 41c and stored in the parity storage area 41c-7. At the next start-up, the RAM parity obtained by calculation at that time is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 41c-7 to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal. is doing. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal only by comparing the RAM parity at the time of input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is shut off and at the time of startup. Can do.

  In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the data of the RAM 41c and the progress of the game is disabled, a setting change mode in which a setting value change operation that becomes a condition for canceling the disabled state of the game is enabled. Along with the transition to (setting change processing), the data stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. For this reason, the initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in the data in the RAM 41c and the initialization of data associated with selection / setting of the set value can be performed at a time, so that useless processing can be omitted. .

  Furthermore, when the control unit 41 is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is ON before determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal. When it is determined that the data is in the ON state, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal. In this way, a new set value is selected and set without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal, so that useless processing can be omitted.

  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 that can be applied to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won after the continuous production starts, the replacement / additional lottery is performed in the final game of the continuous production. The replacement of the content of the effect in the final game and the execution of the additional effect are selected with the same probability regardless of the type of bonus that has been won. On the other hand, the selection ratio between the replacement of the content of the effect and the execution of the additional effect may be changed depending on whether the regular bonus is won or the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won.

  For example, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the additional effect is executed if the selection ratio of the execution of the additional effect is set higher than when the regular bonus is won. Thus, the player can expect to win the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) having a higher game value. Thereby, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming state of RT ends when the number of games digested from the start from the RT reaches 5 games. However, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the gaming state is controlled to RT until the winning of these combinations, not limited to five games. It may be a thing.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is set and the gaming state is controlled to RT, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or Winning the big bonus (2) becomes very difficult. Therefore, after the predetermined number of games have been consumed after the gaming state is controlled to RT, winning flags other than the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag are set repeatedly. However, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) can be preferentially won.

  For example, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing when “BAR” is aligned on the winning line in a state where the regular bonus winning flag and the bell winning flag are set, the symbol “BELL” is also displayed. Can be aligned on the winning line. In this case, when the number of digested games after the gaming state is controlled to RT exceeds the predetermined number of games, “BAR” is aligned on the winning line at a higher rate (or 100%) than “Bell”. Also good. Even in other cases, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing when “BAR” is aligned on the winning line with the regular bonus winning flag and the bell winning flag set in the RT gaming state. If so, “BAR” instead of “Bell” may be arranged on the winning line at a predetermined ratio (however, less than 50%).

  In the above embodiment, the game is controlled to the RT gaming state triggered by winning RT in the normal gaming state and winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). It was. In the latter case, even if the RT symbol is not derived, the gaming state may be controlled to RT and the continuous production may be started. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) The player will know the winning. Therefore, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state is not controlled to RT, and the gaming state is changed to RT when the RT symbol is derived as the reach eye. It may be controlled.

  Here, as the process on the game control board 40 side, even if the process of steps S916 and S917 in FIG. 24 is deleted and the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state is RT. It is only necessary to prevent it from being controlled. Further, in step S1213 of FIG. 27, the variable display device regardless of whether it is an RT prize due to a combination bonus missing or a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) at the time of winning. It is possible to determine whether or not an RT symbol has been derived on the winning line as a display result of 2, and when the RT symbol is derived, 6 may be set as the initial value of the RT counter to control the gaming state to RT. . The processing on the side of the effect control board 90 may be the same as that in the above embodiment.

  In this case, since the continuous production is always performed with the derivation of the RT symbol as an opportunity, it becomes easier for the player to visually understand the opportunity to start the continuous production. Since the RT design is not derived and the continuous production is not started, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) of the variable display device 2 when the continuous production is started is displayed. Players will no longer be able to understand winnings.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous production is started when the gaming state is controlled to RT. However, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won and the winning combination is not won, the RT symbol may not be derived as the display result of the variable display device 2. Therefore, although the trigger for controlling the gaming state to RT is the same as in the above embodiment, the trigger is that the RT symbol is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2 regardless of whether or not it is an RT prize. It is good also as what starts a continuous production.

  Here, the processing on the game control board 40 side may be the same as in the above embodiment. As processing on the side of the effect control board 90, in step S1711, it is not determined whether or not the gaming state has changed to RT, but the RT symbol is derived in the previous game based on the stopped symbol stored in step S1901. What is necessary is just to determine whether it was.

  Here, the trigger for executing the continuous performance is not to control the gaming state to RT but to derive RT symbols. As described above, the continuous effect is executed by deriving the RT symbol, so that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) based on the display result of the variable display device 2 when the continuous effect is started. ) No longer knows whether the player has won. In addition, since the trigger for starting the continuous production and the trigger for controlling the RT coincide, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won while the continuous production continues Becomes difficult. For this reason, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation in a period longer than one game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to RT regardless of whether it is an RT prize due to a combination small part missing or a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) win. In some cases, continuous production was always started. However, when the gaming state is controlled to RT (or when the RT symbol is derived in the above modification example), a continuous production lottery that wins with a predetermined probability is performed, and the continuous production lottery is won. It is good also as what starts a continuous production on condition. In the control to RT based on the winning of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) (or the derivation of the RT symbol as the reach in the above modification), the continuous production is always started. In the control to RT based on the missing combination small combination (or RT winning in the above modification), the continuous production may be started with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, the RT is controlled by winning the RT by winning a combination bonus or by winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). However, the condition for controlling to RT is not limited to this, and the gaming state is controlled to RT by winning a specific small role (for example, watermelon), and the gaming state is controlled to RT. It is good also as what starts a continuous production. In this case, it is only necessary to include a case where a specific small role is a lottery target at the same time as the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2).

  FIG. 37 is a view showing a winning combination table according to gaming state applied in this modification. In this modification, the combination small combination is not a lottery target combination. In FIG. 37, regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1) + watermelon, or big bonus (2) + watermelon are regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) and watermelon. At the same time, it is a lottery target role.

  When the game state is a regular bonus (including when it is offered during a big bonus), regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (2) + watermelon, watermelon, bell, cherry Are sequentially read as target roles. However, even if regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (2) + watermelon are eligible for internal lottery, regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big The bonus (2) is not won, and the winning determination when these are read out as the internal lottery winning combination is only a watermelon winning.

  When in normal gaming or RT, regular bonus, regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (2), big bonus (2) + watermelon, watermelon, bell, Cherry and replay are sequentially read out as the target for internal lottery. Although the replay in the normal gaming state and the replay in RT are separately determined as the target for internal lottery, the replay winning flag set when winning is the same.

  Also, in a normal gaming state or RT, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag, or a big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the game before the previous time, and the game is carried over without winning based on the flag. As in the above embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not subject to the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state or RT, the regular bonus + watermelon, big bonus (1) + with the regular bonus win flag, big bonus (1) win flag or big bonus (2) win flag already set Even when the winning decision is made when the watermelon, big bonus (2) + watermelon is read out as the target of the internal lottery, the watermelon is only won.

  As processing on the game control board 40 side here, when it is determined in step S914 in FIG. 24 that an overflow has occurred, the gaming state is in the regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided in the big bonus). Whether or not the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag has already been set.

  If the game state is not a regular bonus and the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag are not set yet, both winning flags (for example, lottery) If the target combination is regular bonus + watermelon, a regular bonus winning flag and a watermelon winning flag) may be set in the RAM 91c. Otherwise, only the watermelon winning flag may be set in the RAM 91c, or none of the winning flags may be set.

  Further, the processing of steps S916 and S917 in FIG. 24 may be deleted so that the gaming state is not controlled by RT even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. In step S1413 of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a watermelon small role has been won. When a watermelon small role is won, 6 is set as the initial value of the RT counter and the gaming state is controlled to RT. It is good to do.

  In addition, in the role-specific table corresponding to the winning state table according to the gaming state of FIG. There may be a lottery target combination in which the number of determination values is individually stored according to each of the setting values 1 to 6. In the latter case, there may be a lottery target combination in which different determination values are stored for each set value and a lottery target combination in which the same number of determination values is stored regardless of the set value.

  In this case, since the continuous production is started in response to the winning of the watermelon small part, the opportunity for starting the continuous production is easy to understand visually for the player. In addition, when winning a watermelon small role, it is not just a start of continuous production, but it is highly probable that it will win a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) by itself. It is shown that. This is because in the internal lottery, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) may be won simultaneously with the watermelon. As a result, in addition to being awarded with a payout of 75 game balls in the watermelon prize, the player is expected to win a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2). Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the modification described with reference to FIG. 37, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the watermelon are set as the lottery targets at the same time. Including this, the lottery for the special role such as the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the lottery for the non-special role (small role, replay) are performed in the same flow. On the other hand, the lottery for special roles and the lottery for non-special roles may be performed separately. In this case, the internal lottery in the modification described with reference to FIG. 37 can be further modified as follows.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram schematically showing a winning determination table applied in this further modification. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing in detail the internal lottery process applied in this further modification. Other configurations and processes are the same as those of the slot machine of the modification described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the winning determination table includes a small role winning determination table and a bonus winning determination table for each gaming state, which are stored in the ROM 41b in advance. Both the small role winning determination table and the bonus winning determination table are prepared according to the set values, and in the internal lottery process, those according to the set values are used. Omitted.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the normal game state, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is not carried over from the previous game. Sometimes, an internal lottery is performed using both the small role table (1) corresponding to the normal gaming state and the bonus winning determination table. In FIG. 28 (a), the hatched range is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) and a watermelon if the value of the random number for internal lottery is a value within this range. It is the range that will be won by overlapping.

  On the other hand, even in the normal gaming state or RT, when the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is carried over from the previous game, FIG. As shown in (b), the internal lottery is performed using only the small role table (1) corresponding to the normal gaming state. When the game state is a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus), the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not drawn in the first place, and therefore, as shown in FIG. As described above, only the small role table (2) corresponding to the regular bonus is used, and the internal lottery is performed.

  In the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 39, the process of steps S2001 to S2005 and the point of shifting to the RAM abnormality error process when it is determined in step S2002 that the set value is not in the range of 1 to 6 are described above. This is the same as the internal lottery process (steps S901 to S905 in FIG. 24) in the embodiment. Further, the process of transmitting an internal winning command (step S2016) after the setting status of the winning flag in the game is confirmed is the same as the process of step S919 in FIG.

  After obtaining a random number for internal lottery in step S2005, a small role winning determination table prepared according to the current gaming state (normal and RT, or regular bonus) and set values is used for winning determination used for internal lottery. It sets as a table (step S2006). Next, the determination value for winning each combination registered in the set small role winning determination table is sequentially compared with the internal lottery random value acquired in step S2005 (step S2007) and set. It is determined whether or not any combination registered in the small combination winning determination table is won (step S2008). If any winning combination is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is set in the RAM 41c (step S2009), and the process proceeds to step S2010. If no winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  In step S2010, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag or the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, the process directly proceeds to step S2016.

  If the current gaming state is neither a regular bonus nor a big bonus, it is either a normal gaming state or an RT. In this case, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus ( 2) It is determined whether or not the winning flag has already been set in the game before the previous time and has been carried over without winning a prize (step S2011). If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set, the process proceeds to step S2016 as it is.

  If none of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the bonus winning determination table corresponding to the set value is used as the winning determination table used for the internal lottery. Setting is performed (step S2012). Next, the winning value of each combination registered in the set bonus winning determination table is sequentially compared with the random number for internal lottery acquired in step S2005 (step S2013), and the set bonus is determined. It is determined whether or not any combination registered in the winning determination table is won (step S2014). If any winning combination is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is set in the RAM 41c (step S2015), and the process proceeds to step S2016. If no winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S2016.

  In this way, a separate winning determination table is prepared for the special role and the non-special role, and the random value for internal lottery corresponds to the value that is won for the special role in the normal gaming state or RT and is not When the special role corresponds to the winning value, the special role and the non-special role are won simultaneously. In this case, even if the display result of the variable display device 2 is a prize for a small role or a replay based on a winning flag for a non-special role such as a small role or a replay, the special role is still won. there is a possibility. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the winning of the special role can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, even if the special combination is not won as a result of the internal lottery, there is a possibility that the small combination or replay is won, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. Furthermore, if the winning flag for the special role is not carried over from the previous game in the normal gaming state or RT, an internal lottery is performed using both the small role winning determination table and the bonus winning determination table. If the winning combination flag is carried over from the previous game, an internal lottery may be performed using only the small winning combination determination table. As a result, the normal game state and the internal lottery in RT can be performed by a simple process.

  In this further modification, the random numbers for internal lottery used for the determination of winning of special roles and the random numbers for internal lottery used for determination of winning of non-special roles were the same, but using different random numbers. It is good. In addition, regardless of whether the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag is carried over, in the normal gaming state or RT, a small bonus winning determination table and bonus are provided. A lottery is performed using both the winning determination tables, and the regular bonus when the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning flag is carried over from the previous game. When winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the winning may be invalidated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table is added to the random number for internal lottery, and when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition, the winning combination is won. I was supposed to. On the other hand, the acquired number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the acquired internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative).

  In the above embodiment, when the combination small combination is missed by the operation timing of the stop switch 8R in the state where the combination small combination winning flag is set, the RT symbol is always derived on the winning line. . This is because “BAR”, “Red 7” and “White 7” are always arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the right reel 2R. On the other hand, when the combination small combination is missed in the state where the combination small combination winning flag is set, the RT symbol may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. For example, if the combination of RT symbols is “Bell-Bell-Red 7” and the combination of “Bell-Bell-White 7” is not an RT symbol, the right reel 2R is not necessarily “BAR” or “Red 7”. ”Is not necessarily arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, and RT symbols may be missed.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus type lottery is performed when the number of bets is set in the next game in which the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified, and on the condition that this is won, the type of bonus that has been won Was also supposed to be informed. If the bonus type lottery here is not won, the type of the winning bonus will not be notified. However, the conditions for notifying the timing of notifying the type of winning bonus are not limited to this.

  For example, after notifying that the bonus has been confirmed, a bonus type lottery is performed on the condition that even if the predetermined number of games is exhausted, no regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) will be won. It may be a thing. A bonus-type lottery may be performed in each game after notifying that the bonus has been won and winning either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). If you are notified of the bonus winning, and if you do not win any of the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) even if you have exhausted the predetermined number of games, you will be informed of the type of bonus that has been won It is good to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the continuous effect continues for a period of two games or three games, and the additional effect continues for a period of one game or two games. On the other hand, since the gaming state of RT continues for a period of five games, when the continuous production (and additional production) ends, the gaming state is still in RT and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or It may be difficult to win the big bonus (2).

  Accordingly, the notification of the confirmation of the bonus winning may be performed after the end of RT after the completion of the continuous effect (and the additional effect) excluding the determination of the bonus winning. This makes the player feel unsatisfied without having to give the player the stress of being unable to win even though the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) wins are known. Disappears.

  Note that the notification of confirmation of the bonus winning may be performed separately from the continuous effect (and the additional effect). Instead of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, a predetermined lamp may be turned on. A predetermined lamp may be turned on in a series of continuous effects (and additional effects) to notify the player that the bonus has been won. In any case, it is possible to notify the confirmation of the bonus winning after waiting for the RT to end. Furthermore, notification of the confirmation of the loss may be performed after the end of RT.

  In the above embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) until the final game in the continuous performance that was started without winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). ), And when the content cannot be replaced with the final game production, the additional production is performed following the end of the continuous production. On the other hand, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) are not newly won by the end of the continuous performance, the additional performance is performed following the end of the continuous performance at a predetermined rate. It may be done.

  In this case, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not newly won by the final game of the additional effect, the confirmation of the loss is notified as a result of the additional effect. When a regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is newly won by the final game of the additional production, the content of the production in the final game of the additional production will be replaced or a further extended production will be performed. Also good.

  In this way, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won, the additional effect is started after the end of the continuous effect by causing the case where the additional effect is performed. Even in such a case, the player's interest in winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not reduced. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the additional effect pattern is selected corresponding to the continuous effect pattern being executed. The content of the effect after replacement in the final game of the continuous effect is also selected corresponding to the pattern of the continuous effect being executed. However, if the total effects of the individual games are combined, the number of wins is greater than the number of losers or the result of the individual games during the additional effects is included as a result of the effects of the individual games. On the condition, the additional effect pattern may be selected independently of the continuous effect pattern being executed. The content of the presentation after the replacement may be replaced with a win or a big victory depending on how many times the game has been won or lost before the final game.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect and the additional effect are assumed to be performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51. However, the sound output from the speakers 53, 54, the reel lamp 55, and the effect LED 52 are performed. You may perform using other production | presentation means, such as lighting. The effect means for performing the start effect and the restart effect, the effect means for effecting in each game, and the effect means for informing the confirmation of the loss or bonus winning may be different.

  In the above embodiment, each game effect in the continuous effect or the additional effect is started when the internal winning command is transmitted, that is, when the start switch 7 is operated. However, even if the start switch 7 is operated, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is put on standby. The effects of each game in the continuous effect or the additional effect may be started not when the start switch 7 is operated but when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate. In this case, the processing in steps S1802 to S1808 in FIG. 33 may be performed following the processing in step S1605.

  In the above embodiment, 11h is subtracted from the upper area data (step S1005) before the final logical sum operation (step S1010) of the upper area data and the lower area data (step S1005). Bit rotation is performed (step S1006), and exclusive OR operation is performed on the lower area data (step S1007), and the upper area data is processed in advance. However, not all of these steps are necessarily required, and either one or two may be applied, or these steps may not be performed at all.

  If it is assumed that the process of step S1007 is not performed, the process of step S1008 performs an exclusive OR operation on the data of the upper area and the data of the lower area for each bit to obtain the exclusive logic. The result of the sum operation may be stored as new lower area data. Moreover, the order which performs the process of step S1005-S1007 can be changed into arbitrary orders. If at least one of steps S1005 to S1007 is applied, the upper region data after performing all the steps applied in steps S1005 to S1007 without performing step S1010. May be the final upper byte data in the random number for internal lottery.

  Also, the value to be subtracted in step S1005 is not limited to 11h, and any value other than 00h can be added or subtracted. In step S1006, the rotation is not limited to 1 bit, but 7 bits. Rotate up or down by any number of bits up to. The lower area data subjected to the exclusive OR operation in step S1007 may be data obtained by performing a predetermined operation on the data first input to the lower area from the random number generation circuit. As a calculation performed on the data in the upper area, a calculation by an arithmetic expression other than this can be applied. Further, the save area data that is exclusively ORed with respect to the upper area data in step S1010 may be data that is first input to the lower area from the random number generation circuit 42, and steps S1007 and S1009. May be data obtained by performing different predetermined calculations.

  In the above embodiment, data obtained by performing an exclusive OR operation on the data in the upper area and processed in steps S1005 to S1007 is the final lower byte data in the random number for internal lottery. On the other hand, the data input to the lower area first from the random number generation circuit 42 may be used as the final lower byte data in the random number for internal lottery. The data in the save area after adding 78h in step S1009 may be used as the final lower byte data in the random number for internal lottery (or, 78h is added to the data stored in the lower area in step S1008 to obtain the final It is also possible to use low-order byte data). Furthermore, as a calculation to be performed on the data in the lower area, a calculation based on another calculation formula may be applied, and the calculation result may be the final lower byte data in the random number for internal lottery.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in step S1005, 11h is subtracted from the data stored in the upper area of the RAM 41c, and the data of the subtraction result is stored in the upper area. In step S1007, the exclusive OR operation is performed on the data stored in the upper region of the RAM 41c and the data stored in the lower region of the RAM 41c, and the result of the exclusive OR operation is stored in the upper region. Was supposed to be stored in. However, the direct calculation using the area of the RAM 41c is possible only when the instruction set of the CPU 41a is the 2-address system or the 3-address system.

  On the other hand, when the instruction set of the CPU 41a is a one-address system, for example, when subtraction is performed as in step S1005, the data stored in the upper area of the RAM 41c is first loaded into the accumulator (general-purpose register). Then, 11h is subtracted from the accumulator data, and the subtraction result data is stored again in the accumulator. Here, when the data stored in the upper area of the RAM 41c is loaded into the accumulator, the accumulator effectively acts as the upper area. Here, the accumulator still operates on the data in the upper area. It is not necessary to store the data in the upper area of the RAM 41c.

  In step S1006, the accumulator data in which the result of the subtraction in step S1005 is stored is rotated bit by bit and the result data is stored again in the accumulator. In step S1007, the data stored in the lower area of the RAM 41c is subjected to an exclusive OR operation for each bit with respect to the accumulator data in which the result of the operation in step S1006 is stored, and the resultant data is stored in the accumulator. To be. At this point, since the accumulator is still functioning as the upper area of the RAM 41c, it is sufficient to store the accumulator data in the lower area of the RAM 41c in step S1008.

  Furthermore, in step S1009, the data in the save area of the RAM 41c is loaded into the accumulator. Here, the accumulator functions as a save area, and 11h is added to the accumulator data and stored in the accumulator. In step S1010, the accumulator data is exclusive ORed with the data in the upper area of the RAM 41c for each bit, and the result is stored in the accumulator. After the result of the exclusive OR operation is stored, The accumulator will again act as the upper region.

  As described above, the accumulator in the CPU 41a having the one-address instruction set functions as any of the upper area, the lower area, and the save area depending on the data stored in the calculation process (however, as described above). In the random number processing method, the accumulator does not act as a lower region). Similarly, the stack in the CPU 41a having the instruction set of the 0 address system also acts as any of the upper area, the lower area, and the save area depending on the data stored in the calculation process.

  Further, if the CPU 41a has a plurality of general-purpose registers, the RAM 41c may not be provided with an upper area and a lower area, but any of the two general-purpose registers may be applied as the upper area and the lower area. In particular, if the CPU 41a has a 2-byte general-purpose register in addition to the 1-byte general-purpose register, it may be used for the upper and lower areas.

  In the above embodiment, the same upper region and lower region are stored in the region for storing the 2n-bit numerical data fetched from the sampling circuit 43 and the region for storing the finally generated random numbers for internal lottery. However, it is also possible to use separate areas. For example, when a 2-byte random number area in which a finally generated random number for internal lottery is stored is provided separately from the upper area and the lower area, in step S1008, the upper area data is transferred to the lower area of the random area. In step S1009, the data of the result of the exclusive OR operation may be stored in the upper byte of the random number area.

  In the above embodiment, the number of random numbers for internal lottery is 16 bits that is the same as the number of random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 42 and takes a value of 0 to 65535. The range of values that can be taken by the random numbers for internal lottery may be made smaller by thinning out the bits. For example, after the step S1010, the most significant bits (the seventh bit and the fifteenth bit as random numbers for internal lottery) of the upper region and the lower region may be thinned out.

  In this case, the 8th to 14th bits of the random number as a result of step S1010 are shifted from the 7th bit to the 13th bit, and the 15th bit and the 14th bit are set to 1 (as in the above-described modification). When winning determination is performed by subtraction, 0) can be inserted. Further, the 2-bit numerical value indicated by the 14th bit and the 8th bit thinned out from the result of step S1010 can be used for lottery of other processes (for example, effects for bonus notification). Thereby, the thinned bit value can also be used effectively.

  In the above embodiment, the lower byte of the random number for the internal lottery is generated by reversing the order of the bits of the upper byte of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 and the lower byte of the random byte generated by the random number generation circuit 42. The upper order byte of the random number for internal lottery was set in reverse order. However, the order in which the bits are arranged in each byte is not necessarily limited to the reverse order. For example, the most significant bit and the least significant bit in each byte may be interchanged. Of course, it is preferable that as many bits as possible are replaced in the upper byte of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 with a small change in value according to the difference in timing.

  In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area uses a 2-byte area to store the determination value number in each case. However, in a general slot machine, the number of judgment values for a combination such as a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) may be set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Absent. 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, in the normal gaming state or RT, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the number of bets. On the other hand, even in the normal gaming state or RT, it is possible to start the game by setting 1 as the number of bets, or to start the game by setting 2 as the number of bets. You may do it.

  When 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state and RT, the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery is lowered as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number, and when winning the small role The number of game balls to be paid out can be increased. Further, in a slot machine that can set any one, two, or three bets as the number of bets in the normal gaming state and the small bonus game in the big bonus, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6. There may be a combination that is stored in common for all of the bets 1 to 3 as well as a combination that is stored. In this case, the storage area for the number of determination values can be reduced according to the number of bets, and the storage capacity can be further reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus, if the regular bonus medium flag is not set in the RAM 41c when the start switch 7 is operated, this is set and controlled to the regular bonus. However, the condition for controlling the gaming state in the big bonus) to the regular bonus is not limited to this. For example, on the condition that a predetermined result (JACIN) is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2 in the big bonus. It is good also as what controls to a regular bonus. In this case, when the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, JACIN is also selected as a lottery target in the internal lottery, and when JACIN is won, the JACIN winning flag may be set in the RAM 41c. JACIN winning is subject to the setting of the JACIN winning flag.

  In the above embodiment, the winning symbol is determined based on the symbol position and winning flag setting status for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. As an example, a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a control system that performs pull-in control so that the symbols of the winning combination are not aligned, or performs removal control so that symbols that are not won are not aligned, has been described.

  On the other hand, the reel where the stop position of the symbol is registered in advance according to the setting position of the symbol position and the winning flag for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. With reference to a control table (preliminarily selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the game state), the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped by a table system in which the reels are stopped at the symbol stop position registered in the reel control table. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops rotation (see, for example, Japanese Patent No. 2627604). Here, in the reel control table, the stop position of the symbol is determined in advance, but is determined within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds. That is, the symbols that are stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R 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 switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. Depending on which reel control table is selected, the reel control table is stopped. Even if the operation timings of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R 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 symbol position displayed when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected and the position where the symbol should be stopped. Since the symbol stop position registered corresponding to the symbol position when the operation of 8C, 8R is detected is selected, the symbol stop position is determined when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. It can be said that it is a choice.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R 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 2L, 2C, and 2R. 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. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an operation console provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an intake device provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an intake device provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is AA sectional drawing of the taking-in apparatus shown in FIG. 5 of FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a dispensing device provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the signal exchanged between a game control board, a payout control board, and a payout control board and a card unit. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in a game control board. (A) is a figure which shows typically 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 block diagram which shows the structure of a random number generation circuit. It is explanatory drawing until a random number extracted from the random number generation circuit is processed into a random number for internal lottery by software. It is a figure which shows the continuous production | presentation selection table stored in ROM in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game process which the control part in a game control board performs. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment control process of FIG. 20 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payment request process of FIG. 21 in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the capture control process of FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of FIG. 19 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the random number acquisition process of FIG. 24 in detail. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the reel stop process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 19 in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the prize ball giving process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the payout request | requirement process of FIG. 28 in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail a game end process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET processing of FIG. 31. FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of a start-time process of FIG. 31. FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of a reel stop process in FIG. 31. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the execution mode of an effect when the additional effect is selected by the end game of a continuous effect. It is a figure which shows typically the execution mode of the production when change of production is chosen in the end game of a continuous production. It is a figure which shows the winning combination table according to gaming state applied in the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the table for winning determination used in the further modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in the further modification of embodiment of this invention in detail.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Game control board 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
41R refresh register 41GR general purpose register 42 random number generation circuit 43 sampling circuit 51 liquid crystal display 90 effect control board 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (10)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, a take-in device for taking in game balls owned by a player, and a take-in request operation operated when requesting take-in of game balls A capture control means for performing capture control for causing the capture device to perform a capture operation for capturing the game ball by the capture device when the capture request operation unit is operated. Bet number setting means for setting the bet number in accordance with the number of game balls captured by the capture operation of the capture device,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by the betting number setting means, and one game is ended by deriving a display result of the variable display device. A slot machine using a game ball that can be awarded according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, it is determined whether or not the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including the special display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state is permitted. Pre-determining means to
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result;
Fluctuation stop control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device by stopping the variable display according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the continuation is longer than one game. Continuous production determining means for deciding to execute a continuous production that lasts during the production period;
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be executed, the continuous effect is continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display result is derived when the continuous effect determining means is determined. Continuous production execution means for informing the continuous production of information indicating whether or not permission is determined;
In a game in which the continuous effect period ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous effect is executed in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, Special decision determining means for determining whether or not it is determined to permit derivation of the special display result after making the determination,
The continuous production execution means is determined to permit derivation of the special display result when it is determined by the special determination determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. After the determination is made, at least a part of the production until the end of the continuous production period is replaced with another production, and information indicating that permission for deriving the special display result has been determined A slot machine using a game ball, characterized in that it includes means for executing at the time of replacement to be notified in a later presentation. The continuous production execution means includes
Addition that executes an additional effect that continues for a predetermined additional effect period after the end of the continuous effect period, and informs the additional effect that information indicating that the derivation of the special display result has been determined Production execution means;
When it is determined by the special determination determining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, at least a part of the effect until the continuous effect period ends is replaced by the replacement execution means. The slot machine using a game ball according to claim 1, further comprising: an end effect selecting unit that selects whether to execute the additional effect by the additional effect executing unit. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, a take-in device for taking in game balls owned by a player, and a take-in request operation operated when requesting take-in of game balls A capture control means for performing capture control for causing the capture device to perform a capture operation for capturing the game ball by the capture device when the capture request operation unit is operated. Bet number setting means for setting the bet number in accordance with the number of game balls captured by the capture operation of the capture device,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by the betting number setting means, and one game is ended by deriving a display result of the variable display device. A slot machine using a game ball that can be awarded according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, it is determined whether or not the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including the special display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state is permitted. Pre-determining means to
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result;
Fluctuation stop control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device by stopping the variable display according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the continuation is longer than one game. Continuous production determining means for deciding to execute a continuous production that lasts during the production period;
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be executed, the continuous effect is continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display result is derived when the continuous effect determining means is determined. Continuous production execution means for informing the continuous production of information indicating whether or not permission is determined;
In a game in which the continuous effect period ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous effect is executed in a state where it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, Special decision determining means for determining whether or not it is determined to permit derivation of the special display result after making the determination,
The continuous effect execution means continues to the ended continuous effect after the continuous effect is ended when it is determined by the special determination determining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. An additional effect executing means for executing an additional effect that continues during a predetermined additional effect period and notifying the additional effect that information indicating that the derivation of the derivation of the special display result has been determined. A slot machine using a characteristic game ball. The replacement execution means includes means for executing, in the post-replacement effect, an effect that is not included in the continuous effect that is executed in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. A slot machine using the game ball according to claim 1 or 2. The additional effect executing means includes means for executing, in the additional effect, an effect that is not included in the continuous effect that is executed in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. A slot machine using the game ball according to claim 2. Replaying with the pre-determining means accompanied by replaying when the specific small combination display result of the small combination display result accompanied by paying out the game ball is derived as the display result of the variable display device A specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a specific gaming state in which the probability of deciding to permit the derivation of the display result is higher than the normal gaming state;
The variation stop control means, when it is determined that the derivation of the replay display result is permitted in a state where the derivation of the special display result is determined by the prior determination means, Replay priority deriving means for deriving the regame display result with priority over the display result,
The pre-determining means newly determines only that the derivation of the specified small role display result is permitted in one game, and permits the derivation of the special display result in one game and the specific small role display It is possible to make a new decision both to allow the derivation of the results,
The said continuous production | presentation execution means performs the said continuous production | presentation on condition that the said specific small combination display result was derived | led-out as a display result of the said variable display apparatus. A slot machine using the game ball described in the item. It has been determined that a specific display result that is different from the small role display result with payout of the game ball and the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, and that the special display result is allowed to be derived. In any case, the pre-determining means controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state in which the probability of deciding that the derivation of the re-game display result with re-game granting is allowed is higher than the normal gaming state. Further comprising a specific gaming state control means,
The variation stop control means further determines that the variation display of the identification information is stopped in accordance with the operation procedure of the stop operation means by the player, and that the special determination result is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means. Replay priority deriving means for preferentially deriving the replay display result over the special display result when it is determined that the derivation of the replay display result is permitted in a state of being performed,
The specific display result is derived when the small combination display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the stop operation unit in a state in which it is determined that the derivation of the small combination display result is permitted by the prior determination unit. A means for deriving a specific display result when a small role is determined;
Special determination for deriving the specific display result when the special display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the stop operation unit in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the prior determination unit. And a time specific display result deriving means,
The said continuous production | presentation execution means performs the said continuous production | presentation, when the game state is controlled to the said specific game state by the said specific game state control means. A slot machine using the game ball described in 1. 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;
Range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of range specifying data determined so that ranges of determination values for determining that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the plurality of types of winning display results can be specified. And further comprising
The range specifying data storage means is a non-special display result that is the special display result and a winning display result other than the special display result by the pre-decision means when it is determined that the numerical data for determination is included. Storing a plurality of range specifying data including overlapping range specifying data specifying a range of determination values determined to allow both of the derivations;
The pre-determining means allows the derivation of the special display result and the non-special when the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the overlapping range specifying data The slot machine using a game ball according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein both allowance of derivation of the display result is determined. 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;
Special range specifying data storage means for storing special range specifying data determined so that a range of determination values for determining that the predetermination means permits the derivation of the special display result can be specified;
A range of determination values for determining that the pre-determining means allows derivation of a non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result is determined to be specified for each type of the prize display result. Non-special range specifying data, wherein at least part of a range of determination values for determining that the non-special display result is derived is included in the range of determination values specified by the special range specifying data A non-special range specific data storage means for storing specific data;
The pre-determining means includes
On the condition that the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not carried over by the special decision carry-over means, the determination numerical data is obtained from the special range specification data stored in the special range specification data storage means. Special decision means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of the special display result by judging whether or not it is included in the range of the specified judgment value;
The pre-determining means stores the determination numerical data in the non-special range specifying data storage means regardless of whether or not the special-decision carry-over means carries out the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result. Non-special determination means for determining whether to permit derivation of the non-special display result by determining whether or not it is included in the range of the determination value specified by the non-special range specifying data stored in The slot machine using the game ball according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by comprising: Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. Allowable stage setting means to set,
Data storage means for readable and writable storing data for controlling the progress of the game including data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means;
Stored data determination means for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal;
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means, the progress of the game is performed on the condition that the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means. The slot machine using the game ball according to claim 1, further comprising: a disabling canceling unit that cancels the disabled state and enables the game to proceed. .

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