JP2007325887A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a game from becoming monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, when a start lever 71 provided on the almost center left part of a front surface door 12 is operated, drawing relating to the winning and losing of a winning combination is performed and reels 42L, 42M and 42R visible through display windows 31L, 31M and 31R start to rotate. Thereafter, when stop switches 72-74 are operated, the corresponding reels 42L, 42M and 42R are stopped. In this case, in the case of winning a special winning combination, it is defined that the winning of the special winning combination is established and tokens are put out when the combination of special winning combination patterns is stopped on a preset effective line, and it is defined that RT winning is established and a game state is shifted to an RT game when the combination of "eggplant" patterns is stopped on the effective line. However, in order to establish the RT winning, it is needed to get the correct pressing order of the stop switches 72-74. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  An example of a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, an effective line is set according to the number of medals inserted when the player inserts medals, and then each reel starts to rotate when the player operates the start lever. By operating the stop switch after the start, each reel is sequentially stopped and one game is completed. Then, when all reels stop rotating, a prize is awarded when a predetermined combination of symbols is formed on the active line. Is granted to the player, and when the bonus combination winning is established, the player is given a privilege to shift the game state to a bonus game (special game state) advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game. The Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line, in other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of the slot machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  By the way, in the case of such a slot machine, whether or not a bonus combination or a small combination is determined is determined in accordance with the operation of the start lever. In other words, even if the stop switch is operated at the timing when the winning combination of symbols is formed on the active line, this symbol combination will not be formed on the active line unless the corresponding combination is won. Absent. In addition, there may be a case where a so-called miss-out occurs in which a winning combination is not achieved despite winning the lottery. This is because there are symbols arranged more than the maximum number of symbols that can rotate the reel from the timing when the stop switch is operated.

  In addition, while the bonus combination winning is valid until the corresponding winning is established, the small winning combination is generally invalidated after the game is ended regardless of whether or not the winning is established. Therefore, there is a possibility that only mechanical monotonous work such as operating a stop switch at the timing when a small role symbol that can be missed can reach the active line, so as to reduce the chance of missing a small role winning, for example. There is. Therefore, the present inventors have become concerned about the possibility that the feature of the slot machine that the player can actively participate in the game is diluted.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and then end the variable display based on the operation of the stop operation means.
JP 2002-355364 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing monotonization of games.

  Hereinafter, effective means for solving the above-described problems will be described while showing effects as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A plurality of revolving bodies (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) in which a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs) are arranged in the circumferential direction while rotating in the circumferential direction;
A display window (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of the patterns for each of the circulating bodies;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for lottery of a combination including a specific combination (special combination, KB) based on the operation of the start operation unit;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Starting drive control means (rotation start processing function S901 of the main control device 131) for starting and controlling the driving means so as to start the circulation of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the starting operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the lottery result of the winning combination and the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the circulating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is performed within a predetermined period (190 msec) from the operation timing of each stop operation means. Stop drive control means (stop control processing functions S902 to S909 of the main control device 131) for stopping and controlling the drive means so as to stop;
If the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position (effective line) visible from the display window forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stops, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (a payout determination process of the main control device 131, a medal payout process, a bonus game process)
As a stop mode in which the stop drive control unit stops the circulation of the circulating body, a stop mode in which the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position at the timing when the stop operation unit is operated is stopped as it is at the effective position. , And setting a plurality of stop modes among the stop mode to stop after moving the reaching pattern by a predetermined number of patterns (1 to 4 symbols) on the side of the circuit body,
An interval between the first specific pattern (special role symbol, KB pattern) that reaches the effective position first and the first specific pattern that reaches the effective position next to each of the circling bodies is determined during the specified period. By arranging the first specific pattern so that a section larger than the maximum number of patterns (4 patterns) that can be moved is formed, the first specific pattern is displayed only when each stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing. A configuration capable of reaching the effective position,
The stop drive control means includes
An operation order grasping means (stop operation confirmation processing function S1002 of the main control device 131) for grasping the operation order of the stop operation means operated after the start operation means is operated;
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, determination means for determining whether the grasping result of the operation order grasping means matches a predetermined operation order (push order confirming functions S1004 and S1801 of the main control device 131) )When,
When the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning and the stop operation unit is operated at the predetermined timing, the first specific pattern is stopped at the effective position regardless of the determination result of the determination unit. First stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the corresponding drive means (special role winning slip table setting function S803, S1004, S1112 of the main controller 131, KB winning slip table setting function S803, S1803, S1906 and reel stop Processing function S909),
When the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning and it is determined that the determination unit is coincident and the stop operation unit is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing, a second specific pattern (RT symbol, second pattern) If it is possible to make the special role symbol) reach the effective position during the specified period, the second stop drive control means (stop drive control means for controlling the corresponding drive means to stop the second specific picture at the effective position) RT control slide table setting function S1110 of the main control device 131, second special role winning slide table setting function SS1903 at the time of KB winning, reel stop processing function S909, etc.)
The privilege granting means
In the case where the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning, and the first specific pattern attached to each orbiting body stops at the effective position, the first winning (special combination winning, KB winning) is established as the first. First privilege granting means for granting privileges (15 medal payouts, KB games) (scheduled payout number set processing function S1308 and payout processing functions S1401 to S1406 of the main control device 131, KB start processing function S2005 and KB game processing function) S2101 to S2103),
If the winning result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, and the second specific design attached to each of the circulatory bodies stops at the effective position, it is more advantageous than the first privilege as a second winning (RT winning) is established. Second privilege granting means (RT start processing function S1313 and RT game processing functions S1410 to S1414 of the main control device 131, payout amount set processing function) for granting a second privilege (RT game, paying out 15 medals) having a large degree S1308 and payout processing functions S1401 to S1406).

  According to the means 1, when the specific combination is won, if the first specific picture attached to each orbiting body stops at the effective position, the first privilege is granted as establishment of the first prize and is attached to each orbiting body. If the 2nd specific picture stops in an effective position, the 2nd privilege with a greater advantage than the 1st privilege will be given as the 2nd prize establishment. In this way, even if one winning combination is won, the benefit given by the result of stopping each orbiting body is changed, so that the stop driving control of the rotating body is performed based on the lottery result of the combination. In the gaming machine, it is possible to diversify the results of stopping each circuit body. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress monotonous playing games.

  In addition, the first specific picture is arranged on each circuit body so that it can reach the effective position only when each stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. Then, when the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing when the specific combination is won, the first specific pattern stops at the effective position. On the other hand, if the stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing at the time of winning the specific combination, the operation order up to that time of the stop operation means coincides with the predetermined operation order, and the second specific design is set within the specified period. If it is possible to reach the effective position, the second specific picture stops at the effective position. That is, in order to establish the first prize, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means at a predetermined timing, and in order to establish the second prize, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means at least at a timing different from the predetermined timing. By adopting such a configuration, the stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing while expecting that the second privilege with a large degree of advantage is given, or predetermined to receive the first privilege with a small degree of advantage. It becomes possible for the player to select whether to operate each stop operating means at the timing. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game, and the monotonization of the game can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, since it is common for a player to play a game while expecting a privilege with a high degree of advantage, in such a configuration, the player stops each time to establish a second prize. It is considered that the operating means is operated. However, in order to establish the second prize, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means so as to coincide with a predetermined operation order in addition to operating the stop operation means at a timing different from the predetermined timing. In other words, in order to establish the first prize, a skill for operating each stop operation means at a predetermined timing is required, while in order to establish the second prize, the skill to operate the stop operation means at a timing different from the predetermined timing is required. In addition, luck is required to match the operation order. Therefore, depending on the situation, whether to operate the stop operation means to surely establish the first prize based on his skill or whether to operate the stop operation means to believe the luck of himself and establish the second prize It becomes possible for a player to select, and it becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Mean 2. The above means 1 comprises operation order determining means (push order flag setting function S711 of the main control device 131) for determining the operation order of the stop operation means when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination means determines whether or not the grasping result of the operation order grasping means matches the decision result of the operation order determining means.

  According to the means 2, when the lottery result of the combination is a specific combination winning, the operation order of the stop operation means is determined. With this configuration, it is possible to diversify the operation order set when a specific combination is won, and to suppress monotony of the game. For example, even if only one operation order is set in advance and it is determined whether such an operation order matches the result of grasping the operation order, the stop operation means is operated by the player in any operation order. This makes it possible to consider whether or not the game is monotonous. However, in such a configuration, when the game at the time of winning the specific role is repeatedly performed, there is a risk that the player may be able to see what operation order can be used to establish the second prize. There is a possibility that the monotonization of the game cannot be sufficiently suppressed.

  Means 3. In the above-mentioned means 2, the operation order determining means determines, as the operation order, a stop operation means to be operated first after each circuit body starts to rotate.

  According to the means 3, the stop operation means to be operated first after each circling body starts to circulate is determined as the operation order. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game while reducing the processing load related to the stop control of the circuit body. This is because if it is determined whether or not the operation order matches based on the operation of the first stop operation means, it is not necessary to determine the operation order thereafter.

  Means 4. In the above means 1, an operation order storage means (ROM 152 of the main control device 131) for presetting a plurality of specific roles as lottery roles for the lottery means to perform a lottery and storing in advance an operation order corresponding to the specific roles. A gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the means 4, a plurality of specific combinations are set in advance as lottery combinations, and the operation order corresponding to each specific combination is stored in advance. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the operation order with a relatively simple configuration, and it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the game. For example, in order to diversify the operation order while only one specific combination is set in advance, it is necessary to perform a lottery of the operation order in addition to the lottery of the combination. This can be increased. In addition, if it is set as the structure which matches each specific role with a 2nd specific design, it will become possible to let a player fully enjoy the game nature of operating a stop operation means in consideration of an operation order in addition to the said effect.

  Means 5. In the above means 4, the operation order storage means stores in advance a stop operation means to be operated first after each circuit body starts to circulate as the operation order.

  According to the means 5, the stop operation means to be operated first after each circling body starts to circulate as an operation order is stored in advance. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game while reducing the processing load related to the stop control of the circuit body. This is because if it is determined whether or not the operation order matches based on the operation of the first stop operation means, it is not necessary to determine the operation order thereafter.

  Means 6. In the means 4 or 5, the at least one of the circulating bodies (the right reel 42R) has a first specific design (“BAR” design, “7” design, which varies depending on the specific role, A gaming machine characterized by the placement of “Youth” designs.

  According to the means 6, the 1st specific design which differs according to each specific combination is arrange | positioned in at least 1 circulating body among each circulating body. With this configuration, it is possible to change the pattern combination for each specific combination when the first prize is established. Therefore, even when the stop operation means is operated to establish the first prize, it is possible to play the game while expecting what kind of pattern combination is formed at the effective position. Can be suppressed. In addition, since different combinations of patterns are formed according to the winning combination, it is possible to diversify the results of stopping the orbiting body.

  Mean 7 In the above means 6, the number of stop modes of the stop drive control means (stop mode for stopping as it is, stop mode for stopping after sliding for one symbol, stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, and for three symbols A game characterized in that a first specific design different in accordance with each specific role is arranged in the following ranges: a stop mode that stops after sliding and a stop mode that stops after sliding for 4 symbols. Machine.

  According to the means 7, the first specific picture that differs depending on each specific combination is arranged in a range equal to or less than the number of stop modes of the stop drive control means. With this configuration, it is possible to set an operation timing at which each first specific picture can reach the effective position, and each stop operation means is set to establish the first prize based on one's own skill. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a problem that the first prize is not established due to an incorrect design to be aimed despite the operation.

Means 8. In the means 4 or 5, the lottery means sets a plurality of second specific roles (second special roles) as the lottery for the role lottery, and the lottery result of the role is determined as the second privilege grant means. The second privilege is also given when the second winning combination is established and the second prize is established,
Second operation order storage means (ROM 152 of the main control device 131) for storing in advance an operation order corresponding to each second specific combination;
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specific winning combination, second determining means for determining whether the grasping result of the operation order grasping means matches the operation order corresponding to the winning second specific winning combination ( A push order confirmation function S1801) of the main controller 131 at the time of winning the second special role;
If the lottery result of the combination is the second specific combination winning and it is determined that the second determination unit matches, the second specific pattern is applied to the valid period during the specified period regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation unit. If it is possible to reach the position, the second specific picture stop means for stopping and controlling the corresponding drive means to stop the second specific picture at the effective position (second special role at the time of winning the second special role) A gaming machine comprising a winning slide table setting function S1903 and a reel stop processing function S909.

  According to the means 8, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, it is possible to make the second specified picture reach the effective position within the specified period so as to coincide with the predetermined operation order. If each stop operation means is operated at the timing, the second winning can be established. By setting the second specific combination that can establish only the second prize, it becomes possible to establish the second prize when the operation order of the stop operation means matches the operation order stored in advance. It can be avoided that the game is wasted. For example, for a player who cannot believe his luck, he selects to operate the stop operation means to establish the first prize and the second prize is awarded when the result of the lottery win is the specific prize winning. There is a possibility that the user does not select to operate the stop operation means to establish the above. However, by setting the second specific combination that can establish only the second prize, it is possible to cause the player to play the game when at least the second specific combination is won. It is.

  In addition, since a plurality of second specific combinations are set in advance as lottery combinations, and the operation order corresponding to each second specific combination is stored in advance, it becomes possible to diversify the operation order with a relatively simple configuration. It is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load related to.

  Means 9. In the means 8, the same number of the second specific combinations as the specific combinations are set, and the second operation order storage means stores the same operation order as the operation order stored in the operation order storage means. To play.

  According to the means 9, the same operation order as the operation order in which the second winning combination can be established when the same number of second specific combinations as the specific combination is set and the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning. Is stored in the second operation order storage means. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data related to the operation sequence, and it is possible to suppress an increase in storage capacity.

  Means 10. In the above means 8 or 9, if the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, an operation order suggesting means (speaker 14) capable of suggesting an operating order corresponding to the winning second specified winning combination. , A display control device 111, etc.).

  According to the means 10, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, an operation order corresponding to the winning second specified winning combination may be suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player the order of operations in which the second winning can be achieved, and when the result of the winning combination is a specific winning combination, it is stopped to establish the second winning. It becomes possible to give a 2nd privilege also to the player who does not operate an operation means. In addition, when the result of lottery winning is a specific winning combination, it is possible to motivate the user to operate each stop operation means to establish the second prize.

  Means 11. In the means 8 or 9, the specific rotating body (the right reel 42R) among the rotating bodies has a second specific pattern (“BAR” symbol, “7” symbol, which differs depending on each second specific role, "Youth" design) is arranged, and each second specific design is arranged so that the interval between one second specific design and another different second specific design is larger than the maximum number of designs. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 11, the 2nd specific design which differs according to each 2nd specific combination is arrange | positioned at the specific circulation body among each circulation body. Further, the second specific pictures in the specific circling body are spaced apart so that the interval between one second specific picture and another different second specific picture is larger than the maximum number of pictures. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, selection of the operation order for operating the stop operation means in any operating order, and any of the attached to the specific rotating body It is possible to cause the player to select a stop picture to determine whether to operate the stop operation means to stop the second specific picture at the effective position, and it is possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game. .

  In addition, in a gaming machine provided with effective position setting means (main control device 131) capable of setting a plurality of effective positions, one second specific design and another different second specific design are expressed as “(in the specified period Maximum number of patterns that can be reached (4 symbols)) + (Number of symbols that stop in the range where each effective position can be set in the specific orbiting body (3 symbols))-1 ” When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one of the second specific pictures can reach the effective position, the other specific picture can be configured not to reach any effective position. . Therefore, it is possible to make the player more clearly select the second specific picture to be stopped at the effective position.

  Means 12. In the above-mentioned means 11, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, an operating order according to the winning second specified winning combination and an operation order capable of suggesting a combination of symbols for winning winning A gaming machine comprising suggestion means (speaker 14, display control device 111, etc.).

  According to the means 12, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second specified winning combination, an operation order according to the selected second specified winning combination and a combination of the pictures that will become a winning combination may be suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give the second privilege to a player who does not operate the stop operation means to establish the second prize when the winning combination result is the specific winning combination. In addition, when the result of lottery winning is a specific winning combination, it is possible to motivate the user to operate each stop operation means to establish the second prize. Furthermore, when the result of lottery of the winning combination is a specific winning combination, the specific operation object is operated in spite of operating the stop operation means to establish the second prize and matching the operation order with the operation order stored in advance. It is possible to reduce the chances of occurrence of a failure in which the second prize is not established due to an incorrect design to be aimed at. As a result of the above, even if the combination of the pictures that will result in the second winning is different according to the operation order, if the combination lottery result is a specific winning combination, the player performs a stop operation to establish the second winning It is possible to avoid reducing the opportunity to choose to operate the means.

  Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 12, the stop drive control means determines that the determination means coincides after the second stop drive control means performs stop drive control of any of the drive means. In addition, when the stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing, the second specific picture has priority over the first specific picture if the second specific picture can reach the effective position during the specified period. Third stop drive control means (RT winning slide table setting function S1110 and reel stop processing function S909 of the main control device 131) for stopping and controlling the corresponding drive means to stop the specific pattern at the effective position is provided. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the means 13, when the circulating body stops based on the stop operation means being operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing, the operation is performed at the predetermined timing if it matches the predetermined operation sequence. However, the stop drive control of the other circling bodies is performed so that the second specific pattern has priority over the first specific pattern and stops at the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing, the first specific picture is not stopped at the effective position, and there is no possibility that the first prize is established. Therefore, by performing stop driving control of the other circling bodies so that the second specific pattern is stopped at the effective position with priority over the first specific pattern, the second prize can be obtained in a situation where there is no room for the first prize to be established. It is possible to leave room for winning.

  Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 13, the stop drive control means determines that the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination and the determining means does not match, and the second specific design is the effective When stopped at the position, fourth stop drive control means (main control) that controls the drive means corresponding to at least one of the circulating bodies in rotation to avoid the establishment of the second prize A gaming machine comprising a removal slide table changing process function S1111 and a reel stop process function S909) of the device 131.

  According to the means 14, when the operation order of the stop operation means does not coincide with the predetermined operation order and the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, at least one of the circulating bodies in circulation is Stop to avoid the establishment of the second prize. That is, the second winning is not established unless the predetermined operation order matches the actual operation order. With this configuration, whether to operate the stop operation means to ensure that the first prize is established based on his / her skill, or to operate the stop operation means to establish the second prize by believing in his luck Can be selected by the player according to the situation, and the monotonization of the game can be suppressed. Here, “avoiding establishment of the second prize” refers to not stopping the second specific picture at an effective position where the second prize may be established. For example, in a gaming machine capable of setting a plurality of effective positions, the second specific picture is not stopped at an effective position where there is a possibility that at least a second winning will be established.

  Means 15. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 14, in a predetermined rotating body (the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M) among the rotating bodies, an interval between the first specific pattern and the second specific pattern is the maximum pattern. A gaming machine, wherein the first specific picture and the second specific picture are arranged so as to be more than a few.

  According to the means 15, the first specific design and the second specific design are separated so that the interval between the first specific design and the second specific design is equal to or greater than the maximum number of designs in a predetermined circuit among the various designs. Are arranged. In such a case, the timing at which the second specific picture does not reach the effective position and the second specific picture can reach the effective position when the stop operation means corresponding to the specified orbiting body is operated at a predetermined timing. When the stop operation means is operated in step 1, the first specific picture does not reach the effective position. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circuit body after clearly selecting the player to operate the stop operation means to establish the first prize or the second prize. It becomes possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game.

  It should be noted that in a gaming machine equipped with effective position setting means (main control device 131) that can set a plurality of effective positions, the first specific design and the second specific design are expressed as “(the maximum at which the reached design can be moved during the specified period). Number of designs (4 designs)) + (Number of designs that stop within the range where each effective position can be set in the orbiting body (3 designs)) -1 "Any one or more specific designs if arranged apart from the design When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which can be reached at the effective position, the other specific picture can be configured not to reach any effective position. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to select more clearly whether to operate the stop operation means to establish the first prize or the second prize.

  Means 16. In any of the above means 1 to 15, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specified winning combination, an invalidating means (mainly) that invalidates the specified winning combination at least before the next game round is started. A gaming machine comprising a winning flag reset function S1313) of the control device 131.

  According to the means 16, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, the result is invalidated at least before the next game round is started. Therefore, when winning the specific combination, it is necessary to establish the first prize or the second prize in the game won for the specific combination. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player more actively participate in the game. If it is configured that the specific role winning is valid until any winning is established, it is considered that a general player operates each stop operation means to establish the second winning, and the value of the first winning May be diluted. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the specified winning combination is invalidated before the next game round is started, any winning is established, or the specified winning combination is invalidated without any winning. It will be. Therefore, in the game where the lottery result of the winning combination is a specified winning combination, it is possible for the player to carefully select which winning operation means to operate the stop operation means, and the player is actively participating in the game Can be prevented from diluting.

  Means 17. In the means 16, a plurality of predetermined roles (bells, replays, cherries, etc.) to which a privilege is granted when a winning is established as the roles to be drawn by the lottery means, and the lottery result of the roles is determined by the predetermined role winning In some cases, a second disabling unit (winning flag reset function S1313 of the main control device 131) for disabling the predetermined winning combination at least before the next game round is started, One rotating body (the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M) has a predetermined pattern corresponding to each of the first specific pattern and the predetermined roles within a range of the number of stop modes (five) of the stop drive control means. (A “bell” symbol, a “replay” symbol, a “cherry” symbol, etc. on the left reel 42L) are formed, and the second specific pattern and each predetermined picture are formed. Gaming machine, wherein a distance between the at least one predetermined pattern is spaced apart these pictures so that the said maximum picture number or more of.

  According to the means 17, a plurality of predetermined combinations are set in addition to the specific combination as a combination to which a privilege is given when winning a prize, and if the combination result is a predetermined combination winning, at least the next game round The result is invalidated before it is started. Therefore, when a predetermined combination is won, it is necessary to establish a corresponding winning in the game won for the predetermined combination. Then, at least one of the circulating bodies is formed with a section in which the first specific pattern and the predetermined pattern corresponding to each predetermined role are arranged in a range equal to or less than the number of stop modes of the stop drive control unit. In addition, these patterns are arranged apart from each other so that the interval between the second specific pattern and at least one predetermined pattern among the predetermined patterns is equal to or greater than the maximum number of patterns. Therefore, in order to establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means at a timing at which the first specific picture can reach the effective position, and the second specific picture reaches the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the winning combination can be made, the predetermined winning combination may be invalidated without establishing a winning corresponding to the winning predetermined winning combination. By adopting such a configuration, each stop operation means is operated to give a privilege based on a predetermined winning combination and to establish a second winning, or a winning corresponding to the winning winning combination is given. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to select whether to operate each stop operation means so that the monotonousness of the game can be suppressed.

  Means 18. In any of the above means 1 to 17, when the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning, it is possible to suggest the specific combination winning before the operation of each stop operation unit becomes effective. A gaming machine comprising suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 15, display control device 111, etc.).

  According to the means 18, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, the result may be suggested before the operation of each stop operating means becomes effective. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player an opportunity to operate the stop operation means in consideration of the operation timing and operation sequence. Therefore, at the time of winning the specific role, the stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing and in consideration of the operation order while expecting that the second privilege with a large advantage is given, or the first with a small advantage It becomes possible for the player to select whether to operate each stop operating means at a predetermined timing to receive the grant of the privilege. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game.

Means 19. In any one of the above means 1 to 18, random number acquisition means (random value acquisition function S602 of the main control device 131) for acquiring a random value based on the operation of the start operation means, and each lottery role such as the specific combination And corresponding value storage means (lottery table, ROM 152 of the main controller 131) for storing corresponding values (point values PV) corresponding to
The lottery means determines whether or not each of the lotteries has been won based on the random value and the corresponding value (win / fail determination processing functions S702 to S704 and S706 and S707 of the main control device 131); If it is determined that the corresponding selection determining means has won any lottery, the determination ending means for ending the determination by the winning determination means (after the affirmative determination in S704 of the main control device 131, the process proceeds to S708 via S705. A game machine.

  According to the means 19, whether or not the lottery is won based on the random value acquired based on the operation of the starting operation means and the corresponding value corresponding to each lottery stored in the corresponding value storage means. Determined. When it is determined that any lottery combination is won, the lottery of the combination ends. In such a configuration, when the specific winning combination is won, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the winning combination by setting both the first winning and the second winning. . Certainly, even if it is determined that the first specific combination in which the first prize can be established and the second specific combination in which the second prize can be established and it is determined that one specific combination has been won, If it is configured to determine the other specific combination without ending, it is possible to generate an opportunity that both the first prize and the second prize can be established in one game. However, in the case of such a configuration, when it is determined that at least one specific combination is won, it is necessary to make further determination on the other specific combination, and the processing load related to the lottery of the combination increases.

  Means 20. In any one of the above means 1 to 19, the first privilege granting unit grants a privilege to increase a game medium owned by a player as the first privilege, and the second privilege granting unit A gaming machine characterized in that, as a privilege, a privilege to be transferred to a special gaming state (RT game) in which more game media can be expected to increase than the first privilege until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

  According to the means 20, when the first winning is established, a privilege that increases the game media owned by the player is given as the first privilege. Further, when the second prize is established, a privilege for shifting to a special gaming state in which more game media can be expected to be increased than the first privilege until the predetermined termination condition is established is provided as the second privilege. The By setting it as this structure, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference between a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege. When the first privilege is granted, there is a high possibility that the game media will decrease in the subsequent game, while when the second privilege is granted, the game media is increased until the special gaming state ends. Because it can. Therefore, the player can be prompted to select which of the first prize and the second prize is to be established, and the stop operation is performed in consideration of the operation order of each stop operation means in order to establish the second prize. It is possible to drive the willingness to operate the means. In addition, when this structure is applied to the structure of the means 12, if it is set as the structure which gives the privilege which increases the game medium which a player owns even if which of the winning corresponding to each predetermined role is materialized, game media It is possible to allow the player to select whether to operate the stop operation means in order to establish a winning that increases, or to operate the stop operation means in order to shift the gaming state, and either the first prize or the second prize is selected. The player can be prompted to select whether to establish.

  Means 21. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 19, the first privilege granting unit is a first number (1) until a game is performed a predetermined number of times (one time) after winning the specific combination as the first privilege. About 7 cards) a privilege that can be expected to increase the game media, and the second privilege grant means, as the second privilege, is a privilege that increases the game media more than the first number in the game won for the specific role. A gaming machine characterized by providing

  According to the means 21, when the first winning is established, as the first privilege, a privilege that can be expected to increase the first number of game media from when the specific role is won until a predetermined number of games are played is provided. Further, when the second winning is established, as the second privilege, a privilege for increasing the game media more than the first number in the game won for the specific role is given. By setting it as this structure, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference between a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege. When the first prize is established, the player can expect an increase in the first number of game media by performing a plurality of games including the game times in which the first prize is established, while the second prize is established. This is because the number of game media increases more than the first number only in the game times in which the second prize is established. Therefore, it is possible to strongly encourage the player to select which of the first prize and the second prize is to be achieved, and to stop after considering the operation order of each stop operation means to establish the second prize. It is possible to drive the willingness to operate the operating means.

  In addition, as a gaming machine to which each of the above means can be applied, “a picture row made up of a plurality of pictures (specifically, a reel to which a picture is attached) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is rotated). Variable display means (specifically a reel unit) for confirming and stopping display of the columns is provided, and the variation of the picture is started due to the operation of the start operation means (specifically the start lever), and the stop operation means ( Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the picture is stopped due to the operation of the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed picture at the time of the stop is a specific picture A privilege such as occurrence of a state (bonus game, etc.) is given, a ball receiving tray (top plate, etc.) is provided, a charging device for performing a loading process for taking in a game ball from the ball receiving plate, and a game on the ball receiving plate Paying out a ball A game machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused, such as a game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is thrown in by a throw-in device. Also mentioned.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. In other words, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. As a result, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (trade name) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. In addition, the urging member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring for urging to the side maintaining the locked state. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or semi-transparent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is connected to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, the left reel 42L will be described as an example here with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L rotates, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 rotates around the drive shaft, and the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality, specifically 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is recognized which symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and arbitrary symbols are displayed on the display window. Control to make it visible from 31L, 31M, 31R can be performed.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. In other words, it can be said that the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are formed so that the three symbols of the upper, middle, and lower stages are visible. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, and these numbers are used for the main controller 131 to recognize the symbols that are visible from the display window. It is a number and is not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  The symbols include “Replay” symbol (for example, left belt 20th), “Bell” symbol (for example, left belt 19th), “Youth” symbol (for example, left belt 18th), “7” symbol (for example, (Left belt 16th), "Eggplant" design (eg left belt 12th), "BAR" design (eg left belt 8th), "Watermelon" design (eg left belt 5th), "Cherry" design ( For example, there are eight types (first left belt). As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying the identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have a configuration other than this as long as the symbol is variably displayed in the circumferential direction. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used. In addition to the mechanical reel configuration, an electric display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be used. A device for variably displaying the identification information may be provided, and in this case, it is possible to give abundant variations in the display form.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 so as to connect the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. Of course, the maximum number of combination lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combination lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (middle line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, it is won, and a payout process for a predetermined number of medals or a transition to a BB game or RT game which is a special game state. Processing is executed.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a bell prize, a watermelon prize, a special prize, and a cherry prize. If you stop alongside the “Bell” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Bell” symbol from the left on the active line, 11 medals will be paid out as a Bell prize, “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” from the left on the active line When the symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are stopped, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. In addition, if you stop alongside the “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, and “BAR” symbol from the left on the active line, you will receive a special role 1 prize as “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, “7” symbol. If you stop side by side, you will receive a special role 2 prize, and if you stop alongside the "Watermelon", "Watermelon", and "Youth" symbols, you will receive 15 special medals as a special role 3 prize. Is called. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R may be any symbol. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper stage or the lower stage), a cherry winning is established on each active line, and the overlapping effective The medal payout is made by multiplying the number of lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  There are a BB prize and an RT prize as state transition prizes in which the game state transitions. When stopped alongside the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, “7” symbol or “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol from the left on the active line, As a BB prize, the game state shifts to a BB game in which the game state is a special game state. In addition, when the game is stopped along with the “eggplant” symbol, “eggplant” symbol, and “eggplant” symbol from the left on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the RT game as an RT prize. However, even if the combination of these symbols stops on the active line, no medal payout is performed. That is, when the combination of the “7” symbol and the combination of the “BAR” symbol is established on the active line, the game only shifts to the BB game, and when the combination of the eggplant symbol is established on the active line. Only the RT game is transferred. In other words, the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are state transition symbols for transitioning the gaming state to the BB game, and the “eggplant” symbol is a state transition symbol for transitioning the gaming state to the RT game. It can be said.

  Furthermore, when the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped along the active line from the left, a re-game win is awarded. When the re-game winning is established, the medal payout and the state transition are not performed, but the player can play the next game without reducing the medal possessed and without inserting the medal.

  In addition, only when the gaming state is an RB game, which will be described later, when the game is stopped along with the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “7” symbol from the left on the active line, 15 JAC prizes will be awarded. Medals are paid out.

  In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the combination of the symbols described above does not stop on the active line, the medal payout, the transition of the gaming state, etc. Not done at all. That is, the “youth” symbol of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M and the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are not involved in any winnings. In other words, it can be said that each of the above-mentioned symbols is a no-benefits symbol unrelated to the privilege given to the player. As described above, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with a bonus symbol related to a winning such as a “bell” symbol and a no bonus symbol unrelated to the winning, respectively. In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the BB symbol combination is a symbol combination for a BB prize, that is, a “7” symbol combination or a “BAR” symbol combination. In addition, the symbol forming the special role winning is also referred to as a special role symbol. For example, the special combination 1 symbol corresponding to the special combination 1 is the “watermelon” design of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, and the “BAR” design of the right reel 42R. Therefore, the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 42R may be referred to as a BB symbol or a special symbol 1 symbol depending on a lottery result of a role described later. The same applies to the “7” symbol.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 30 is provided a start lever 71 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 52 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 42L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 73 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 42M is stopped and the right stop switch 74 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 42R is stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a medal slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value. The medal slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by the operation of directly inserting the medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 75 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to the player is configured by a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right portion of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. In addition, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a button-like first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment values at a time. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 77 to 79 constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value together with the medal insertion slot 75. Further, if the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 77 to 79 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 77. However, when there is no credited virtual medal, or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under certain circumstances. Here, instead of the above-mentioned lighting, the player may make it easier for the player to understand the prompt to insert a medal.

  On the left side of the start lever 71, a button-like settlement switch 80 is provided. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and winning medals as virtual medals. The virtual medal is paid out as an actual medal when the settlement switch 80 is pressed while stored and stored. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 80 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game value.

  It should be noted that the surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and the “credit mode” set to store and memorize the winning medals as virtual medals, the surplus inserted medals, In the case of a slot machine that can be switched to “direct mode” set so that the winning medal at the time of winning is paid out as an actual medal, the settlement switch 80 has a function as a changeover switch for mode switching. May be added. In this case, the settlement switch (changeover switch) 80 is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and switched on / off every time a pressing operation is performed. When the settlement switch 80 is on, the credit mode is selected. When the settlement switch 80 is off, the direct mode is selected. If there are virtual medals when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the virtual medals corresponding to the virtual medals are paid out as real medals. Thereby, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The settlement switch 80 constitutes a switching operation means for switching the input value and game value handling formats.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, a credit display unit 35 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored, and the remaining number of acquired medals that displays the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the BB game is over. A display unit 36 and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of medals acquired at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding middle line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line and the lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, surplus medals exceeding three are stored inside the slot machine if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50. At the same time, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 35 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 84 switches from the storage passage 81 to the discharge passage 82, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18. Is done.

  Further, when the stored number is displayed on the credit display unit 35, a virtual medal is inserted even when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed, and a bet is made. .

  When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, one numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is subtracted as one virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display unit 32 is lit. The middle line becomes the active line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, two numerical values displayed on the credit display unit 35 as two virtual medals are inserted are subtracted, and the first valid line display unit 32 and the second The effective line display unit 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the credit display unit 35 are subtracted as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 34 are displayed. Illuminates and a total of 5 combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 35 is 2, the first credit For example, when the insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 35 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is placed for the virtual medal that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is called the auxiliary display unit 15. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15, an upper lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a display control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131. The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124 and performing an ON operation. The reset switch 123 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a that detects the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, and 74a that individually detect the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, and 74, and a medal slot. An inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting a medal inserted from 75, credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting operations of the respective credit insertion switches 77, 78, 79, and a settlement for detecting an operation of the settlement switch 80. Detection sensor 80a, reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, payout detection sensor 91a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and reset detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset switch 123 123a, set to setting key insertion hole 124 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 124a for detecting that a key is inserted and turned on are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 151 via the input / output port 155. ing.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion slot 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured so that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 81 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. When an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, it is an error. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 volts DC in this example output from the power supply unit 161a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 131 is secured.

  On the output side of the main control device 131, each of the effective line display units 32, 33, 34, the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, the acquired number display unit 37, and the reels 42L, 42M, 42R is rotated. Stepping motors 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), a medal passage switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a display control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Therefore, the display control device 111 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main base that manages and manages games. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 111 controls the various display parts 32-37.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 152. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 153, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning number storage area 153a, a slide table storage area 153b, and a change table used for performing a process of stopping the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are changed. In addition to the storage area such as the symbol storage area 153c, a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter), the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 12), and the restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process (see FIG. 13) when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that has received the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S101, the data of the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, a power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the register used by the CPU 151, the save and restore processing to the backup area can be omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing periodically executed by the main control device 131. A timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main control device 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, for example, during the process of transmitting various commands, during the process of reading the switch state (on / off), the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the power failure process, and when the transmission is not completed, the transmission process is given priority, and the power failure process is executed after the unit command transmission process is completed. By doing so, it is not necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that power failure processing is executed during command transmission. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command transmission is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process and the output state of the output port in the input / output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM determination value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, a case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, although a detailed description is omitted, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed to enable the next timer interrupt to be set for the CPU 151 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S207, the state of various sensors (see FIG. 9) connected to the input / output port 155 is read, and sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor whether the read result is normal. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a start command to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, segment data setting processing for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 that is executed after the power is turned on. The main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, in step S402, whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124 and is turned ON, more specifically, whether or not the ON signal is received from the setting key detection sensor 124a. Determine. If the setting key has been turned ON, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a forced RAM clear process. In the subsequent step S404, a winning probability setting process is performed.

  Here, the winning probability setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 10 is prepared in advance with six stages of winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, and the winning probability setting process sets which of the winning probabilities is used to execute internal processing. It is a process to do.

  In step S501, the next timer interrupt is permitted. Thereafter, the current set value is read in step S502, and the current set value is displayed on the credit display unit 35 in step S503. However, in the process immediately after the setting key is inserted and turned ON, the data in the RAM 153 is cleared by the previous forced RAM clear process, so the set value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is “1”. is there.

  In step S504, it is determined whether or not the start lever 71 is operated. If the start lever 71 is not operated, setting update processing shown in steps S505 to S506 is performed. In step S505, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated. If the reset switch 123 is not operated, the process directly returns to step S503. If the reset switch 123 is operated, the set value is updated by 1 in step S506, and then the process returns to step S503. That is, in the setting update process, every time the reset switch 123 is operated, the setting value is updated by 1, and the updated setting value is displayed on the credit display unit 35. When the reset switch 123 is operated when the set value is “6”, the set value is updated to “1”.

  If the start lever 71 is operated in step S504, it is determined in step S507 whether or not the setting key is continuously turned on. If the ON operation of the setting key is continued, the process waits as it is, and if the ON operation is ended, the next timer interruption is prohibited in step S508. Thereafter, the set value is stored in step S509, data other than the set value stored in the RAM 153 is cleared in step S510, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the main process, after performing the winning probability setting process in step S404, a normal process for performing main control relating to the game is executed in step S405.

  On the other hand, when the setting key is not inserted in step S402, power recovery processing shown in step S406 and subsequent steps is performed. The power recovery process is a process for restoring the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is shut off. Therefore, in the power recovery process, it is necessary to first check whether the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  Therefore, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the set value is normal. Specifically, when the set value is any one of 1 to 6, it is determined to be normal, and when it is 0 or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed in step S407 whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, it is further confirmed in step S408 whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the checksum value of the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0 or not. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S409, where the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written into the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state before the power is shut off. Return to the state. Next, in step S410, a power recovery command for transmitting the power recovery process is transmitted to the display control device 111. After that, in step S411, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed, and in step S412, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S413, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

  On the other hand, if any of step S406 to step S408 is NO, that is, the set value is abnormal, the power failure flag that is set when the power is shut off is not set, or the RAM determination value is abnormal, There is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. In such a case, the operation prohibiting process shown in steps S414 to S416 is performed. As the operation prohibition process, first, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited in step S414, and in step S415, all output ports in the input / output port 155 are cleared, so that all actuators connected to the input / output port 155 are removed. Control to off state. Thereafter, in step S416, an error notification process for notifying the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error is performed. This operation prohibition state is maintained until the above-described winning probability setting process is performed.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the following, a case where a game is played with three medals bet will be described.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is determined in step S602 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S601 and step S602 are YES, the lottery process in step S603, the reel control process in step S604, the medal payout process in step S605, and the bonus game process in step S606 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S601. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S601 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S602, the process returns to step S601.

  Next, the lottery process of step S603 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, a lottery table for determining success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of medals bet, and the like. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. When “Setting 1” is selected, the lottery table having the lowest BB winning probability is selected, and when “Setting 6” is selected. The lottery table with the highest BB winning probability is selected. Further, the number of medals to bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a lottery table is selected such that the winning probability of winning combination increases as the number of bets increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. Here, the lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 17 is a lottery table that is selected when three bets are placed under the normal state of “Setting 1”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of winning combinations to be determined are set, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning value and a point value PV is set. Has been. That is, in the lottery table selected under the normal state, eight index values 1 to 8 are determined so as to determine whether or not the eight types of replay, cherry, bell, watermelon, special combination 1 to 3 and BB are correct. IV is set. However, the index value IV is not set for the RT combination (see FIG. 8) in which a winning can be achieved under the normal state. That is, in the present slot machine 10, the RT combination is not set as the combination for determining whether or not the player has won the RT prize under the normal state. As will be described in detail later, in the present slot machine 10, an RT prize is established when a predetermined condition is established under a situation where one of the special roles 1 to 3 is won. In each lottery table in the slot machine 10, the point value PV corresponding to the BB combination is set larger as the lottery table has a higher setting value, and the point value PV is set larger as the bet number is larger.

  In step S702, the index value IV is set to 1, and in the subsequent step S703, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated is set as the current determination value DV, and this random value is a point corresponding to 1 that is the current index value IV. The value PV is added to obtain a new determination value DV. Here, the random number counter will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated using two 8-bit shift registers. Each shift register is updated one by one periodically (for example, every 100 ns), a value obtained by switching the upper bit and the lower bit of each shift register is input to the CPU 151, and the start lever 71 is operated (that is, the start detection sensor 71a). (When the ON signal is received) is latched as a random value. This is a device for making the random value used in the initial determination value setting process irregular. For example, a value obtained by randomly replacing the bits of each shift register is latched as a random value. Also good.

  Thereafter, in step S704, whether or not a combination corresponding to the index value IV is determined is determined. In the determination of whether or not a winning combination is made, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If the determining value DV exceeds 65535, a winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in step S705. Incidentally, when the winning flag is the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag, these winning flags are reset at the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set. On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the combination of the BB symbols is established on the active line. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In addition, in the success / failure determination of the winning combination after the next game carrying over the BB winning flag, whether or not the small combination or replay is determined is determined, but the determination of whether or not the BB is related is not performed.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S704, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S706, and in the subsequent step S707, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a role to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a winning combination to be judged, the process returns to step S703 and the winning judgment is continued. At this time, in step S703, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S704, the winning combination determination is performed based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 17 is selected, the winning probability of each combination is about 1/300 for BB, about 1 / 7.3 for the re-game winning probability, and about 7 for the bell winning probability. 1/0, cherry and watermelon winning probability is 1/128, and special role winning probability is approximately 1/383, respectively. Furthermore, the probability of winning one of the special roles is about 1/128, the probability of winning any of the above roles is about 1 / 3.3, the probability of losing none of the roles. Is about 1 / 1.4. Therefore, under a normal state, the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning any combination. Hereinafter, the special roles 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “special roles”.

  After setting the winning flag in step S705 or if it is determined in step S707 that there is no winning combination, a slip table for setting a reel stop control (stop table) is set in step S708. Perform table setting processing. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel is slid (rotated) and stopped after the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. In other words, the slip table has a relationship between a reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed and a stop symbol that actually stops at the base point position. It is a set of stop data.

  Since this embodiment has a feature in the data structure related to the sliding table, this point will be described.

  In the slot machine 10, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, when the reaching symbol is stopped as it is, when the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding for one symbol, it is stopped after sliding for two symbols. In this case, five patterns are prepared as a reel stop mode when the slider is stopped after being slid by three symbols and when the slider is stopped after being slid by four symbols. This closely matches the timing at which the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 and the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops in a visible range from each display window 32L, 32M, 32R. It is a device for associating. That is, by stopping the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R until the specified time (190 msec) has elapsed from the timing at which the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, it is as if the stop outcome has been determined by the player's operation. It is possible to make a player have a good impression. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  There are five types of stop data relating to such a stop mode (no slip, one frame slip, two frames slip, three frames slip, four frames slip), five types for the middle reel 42M, and five types for the right reel 42R. is necessary. In this case, if the stop data related to each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is allocated in units of bits, 3 bits of stop data are required for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, and cannot be stored in one byte.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, since five types of stop data are required, the compressed data is created assuming that the stop data is collectively a hexadecimal number. That is, the stop data is configured as “(data of the left reel 42L) × 36 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the right reel 42R)”. In this case, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R is six, and there are 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 combination patterns for the stop data as a whole. The maximum value that can be expressed is 256 or less. As a result, the stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in one byte even though there are five types of stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R. Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R has 21 symbols, so one slide table can be composed of 21 bytes, and the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be reduced. It becomes.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 that stores each piece of stop data as compressed data, a predetermined decompression process is performed when each piece of stop data is used. Specifically, the compressed data corresponding to the symbol number of the reaching symbol is divided by “36” (= 6 × 6), and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L. Further, the remainder obtained by the division is divided by “6”, and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data for the middle reel 42M, and the remainder is grasped as stop data for the right reel 42R.

  Through the processing described above, the CPU 151 can grasp the stop data of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R as decompressed data. The stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured so as to be accommodated in one byte. For example, the stop data may be combined into a quintic number to create compressed data. . As a condition for stopping data to fall within 1 byte, a value obtained by multiplying the maximum number that can be prepared as stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R may be 256 or less. Therefore, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is not necessarily the same. For example, even when 6 types of stop data can be prepared for the left reel 42L, 8 types for the middle reel 42M, and 4 types of stop data for the right reel 42R, the combination pattern of the entire stop data is 6 × 8 × 4 = 192. Since the maximum value is 256 or less that can be expressed in 1 byte, stop data for all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in 1 byte. Incidentally, in such a case, the compressed data is “(data of the right reel 42R) × 48 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the left reel 42L)”, and the decompression process corresponds to the symbol number of the reaching symbol. The quotient obtained by dividing the compressed data to be divided by “48” is used as stop data for the right reel 42R, and the quotient obtained by dividing the remainder obtained by dividing by “6” is the stop for the middle reel 42M. The remaining data is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L.

  FIG. 18 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the watermelon symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “bell” symbol that is the third symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 42L stops without slipping, and the “watermelon” that is the fifth symbol "The symbol stops at the top. In addition, a symbol with a number whose slip number is not 0 means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “replay” symbol as the fourth symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 42L slides by one symbol and the “watermelon” as the fifth symbol. The symbol stops at the bottom. That is, in the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, if a stop switch is pressed when a symbol whose number of slips is not 0 has reached the lower stage, the corresponding reel stops after sliding the number of symbols described. Then, the symbol with the number of slips of 0 stops at the lower stage. Thus, in the slip table, the number of slips (stop mode) when the stop switches 72-74 are pressed at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number. Has been. Then, for example, stop data with a left slip number of 3, a middle slip number of 0, and a right slip number of 3 for symbol number 0 is used as 1-byte compressed data. The table is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the slip table setting process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S802, and the first winning number uniquely corresponding to the winning flag is set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. The winning number is a number used to set the slip table. When the first winning number is set, the winning flag is not set or only one winning flag is set. Means. In a succeeding step S803, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the first winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and this process is terminated. At this time, in the present slot machine 10, when a combination other than the special combination is won, the symbols corresponding to the winning flag of the left reel 42L are stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage so that the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R A slide table set so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag stops in the middle is set. If the winning flag is not set, a slip table in which no winning mode is established is set.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 18 is a sliding table that is set based on the first winning number when the watermelon winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that this is the sliding table that is set first when the watermelon winning flag is set. In such a sliding table, for example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol, which is the number 0 symbol of the middle reel 42M, reaches the lower stage, the middle reel 42M stops without slipping, and the first reel The “watermelon” symbol as a symbol stops in the middle. If the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol, which is the first symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower stage, the middle reel 42M slides by three symbols, “bell”, which is the fourth symbol. The symbol stops at the bottom, and the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, stops at the middle. The same applies to the right reel 42R. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “bell” symbol which is the first symbol of the right reel 42R has reached the lower stage, the right reel 42R slides by two symbols. The “Cherry” symbol, which is the third symbol, stops at the lower level, and the “Watermelon” symbol, which is the fourth symbol, stops at the middle level. As described above, the “watermelon” symbol is set to stop at the middle stage for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R.

  However, the left reel 42L is set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage. That is, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the third “bell” symbol has reached the lower stage, the fifth “watermelon” symbol stops at the upper stage and the fourth “replay” symbol or 5 If the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the number “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower level, the number “watermelon” symbol stops at the lower level. This is because the stop switches 72 to 74 are generally operated to stop the rotation in the order of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. It is a device.

  Even when the sliding table is set for the first time, depending on the timing when the stop switch is pressed, the “watermelon” symbol may not stop on the effective line, and so-called missing may occur. This is because the range that can be slid is predetermined within 190 msec (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing of pressing the stop switch, and the “watermelon” that reaches the lower row from the “watermelon” symbol that reaches the lower row This is because an interval in which the interval to the symbol is 5 symbols or more is set. For example, in the middle reel 42M, from the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 1 to the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 5 is only 3 symbols separated, from the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 5 to the No. 1 “Watermelon” symbol. Are separated by 16 symbols. For this reason, for example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the 11th “replay” symbol of the middle reel 42M has reached the lower stage, even if the middle reel 42M is slid by four symbols, the “watermelon” symbol Cannot be stopped on the active line.

  If the first winning number that means that one of the special roles is won in step S802 is set, in the subsequent step S803, the following sliding table is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and this processing is terminated. To do.

  If the special role 1 is won, the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the middle reel 42M is placed in the middle so that the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the left reel 42L stops at either the upper or lower level. In order to stop, the slide table set so that the “BAR” symbol or “eggplant” symbol of the right reel 42R stops in the middle stage is set. When the special role 2 is won, the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the left reel 42L stops at the middle level, so that the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the middle reel 42M is either on the upper level or the lower level. In order to stop, the slide table set so that the “7” symbol or “eggplant” symbol of the right reel 42R stops in the middle stage is set. When special role 3 is won, so that the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the left reel 42L stops in the middle, the “watermelon” symbol or “egg” symbol on the middle reel 42M stops in the middle, A sliding table is set in which the “youth” symbol or “egg” symbol on the right reel 42R is set to stop at either the upper or lower level.

  As described above, when a special role is won, either the special role symbol that forms a special role prize such as a “watermelon” symbol or the “eggplant” symbol that forms an RT prize will stop on the active line. Set the set slip table. Further, according to the selected special combination, a slide table having different reels set so that each symbol stops at the upper or lower level is set. In other words, when the special combination 1 is won, the left reel 42L, when the special combination 2 is won, the middle reel 42M, when the special combination 3 is won, the above-mentioned symbols attached to the right reel 42R are set to stop at the upper or lower level. To do. Although details will be described later, this is a device for performing a challenge effect with a relatively simple configuration when a special role is won.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 20 is a sliding table that is set based on the first winning number when the special combination 3 winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that the slip table is set first when only the special role 3 is won. In the slip table, the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L is set to stop in the middle. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “youth” symbol that is the 0th symbol reaches the lower stage, the left reel 42L slides by 4 symbols and the “replay” symbol that is the 4th symbol moves to the lower level. The “watermelon” symbol which is the fifth symbol stops in the middle. However, depending on the timing when the left stop switch 72 is pressed, the “watermelon” symbol may not stop on the active line. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed when the “watermelon” symbol which is the fifth symbol passes the lower stage and the “BAR” symbol which is the eighth symbol reaches the lower stage, the left reel 42L has three symbols. The “bell” symbol, which is the 11th symbol, stops at the lower level, and the “eggplant” symbol, which is the 12th symbol, stops at the middle level. Thus, in such a sliding table, if the “watermelon” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage, the “eggplant” symbol stops in the middle stage if it is possible to stop the “eggplant” symbol of the left reel 42L in the middle stage. It is set to be. Similarly to the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M is set so that the “watermelon” symbol or the “eggplant” symbol stops at the middle stage.

  In the case of the right reel 42R, the symbol that forms the special role 3 winning when the special role 3 is won is the “youth” symbol. Therefore, in the slip table, the “youth” symbol of the right reel 42R is set to stop at the upper or lower level. In other words, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “replay” symbol that is the second symbol has reached the lower stage, the right reel 42R slides by four symbols, and the “bell” symbol that is the sixth symbol is lowered to the lower stage. The “Youth” symbol, which is the 8th symbol, stops at the top. In addition, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “replay” symbol that is the 7th symbol or the “youth” symbol that is the 8th symbol has reached the lower level, the “youth” symbol that is the 8th symbol is the lower level. To stop. However, depending on the timing when the right stop switch 74 is pressed, the “youth” symbol may not stop on the active line. In such a case, the “eggplant” symbol can be stopped at either the upper or lower level. If there is, the eggplant symbol is set to stop at the upper or lower level. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “Youth” symbol as the 8th symbol passes the lower stage and the “7” symbol as the 9th symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 42R has two symbols. The “bell” symbol, which is the 11th symbol, stops at the lower level, and the “eggplant” symbol, which is the 13th symbol, stops at the upper level. In addition, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “replay” symbol that is the 12th symbol or the “eggplant” symbol that is the 13th symbol has reached the lower level, the “eggplant” symbol that is the 13th symbol is the lower level. To stop.

  Further, in this sliding table, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “youth” symbol which is the eighth symbol has reached the lower stage, if the right reel 42R is slid by three symbols, the symbol “13” will be obtained. Although the eggplant symbol can be stopped at the upper stage, the “youth” symbol is set to stop at the lower stage. That is, in the sliding table shown in FIG. 20, the “youth” symbol has priority over the “eggplant” symbol and stops on the active line. In other words, it can be said that the sliding table set when the special combination 3 is won is set so that the special combination 3 win is given priority over the RT win. This is not limited to the slip table set when the special combination 3 is won, but also applies to the slip tables set when the other special roles 1 and 2 are won.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, if it is determined in step S801 that the BB winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S804 whether another winning flag is set. If no other winning flag is set, it means that only the BB winning flag is set. Therefore, the processing from step S802 to step S803 described above is performed, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when another winning flag is set, it means that the player has won a small role or replay with the BB winning flag carried over. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and the second winning number uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. When the second winning number is set, it means that the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag are set. In the subsequent step S806, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the second winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and this process is terminated. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the symbol corresponding to at least one of the BB winning flag and the other winning flag is on the active line, more specifically, the upper or lower stage of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M and the right A sliding table set to stop at the middle stage of the reel 42R is set. Specifically, when the other winning flag is a re-game winning flag, the “replay” symbol has priority over the BB symbol (ie, “7” symbol and “BAR” symbol) and stops on the active line. Set the set slip table. On the other hand, if the other winning flag is a small role winning flag, the BB symbol is preferentially stopped on the active line, and if the BB symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, it corresponds to the small role winning flag Set the sliding table that is set so that the small role symbol to be stopped on the active line. That is, when a special combination is won with the BB winning flag carried forward, unlike the case where only a special combination is won, the BB symbol or Set the sliding table set so that the "watermelon" symbol stops.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process, when the slip table setting process is completed, the challenge effect setting process shown in steps S709 to S712 is performed. Here, the challenge effect is an effect that informs the player that the special role has been won. As described above, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning and an RT winning may be established. The RT winning is configured so as to be established when a predetermined condition is established under the special role winning, and it is set as a predetermined condition that the operation order of the stop switches 72 to 74 matches the preset operation order. . Therefore, by performing a challenge effect when winning a special role, it is possible to prompt the player to select the operation sequence of the stop switches 72 to 74 and to start the actual operation. , Game monotonization can be suppressed.

  In the challenge effect setting process, first, in step S709, it is determined whether or not a special combination winning flag is set. If it is set, it is further determined in step S710 whether or not a BB winning flag is set. To do. If the special combination winning flag is set and the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S711, and a push order flag corresponding to the selected special combination is set in the RAM 153. Specifically, when the special combination 1 is won, a push order flag indicating the first left stop operation is set, and when the special combination 2 is selected, the push order flag indicating the middle first stop operation is set. If the special combination 3 is won, a push order flag indicating the first right stop operation is set. In other words, if special role 1 is won, stop in any order of left stop switch 72 → middle stop switch 73 → right stop switch 74 or left stop switch 72 → right stop switch 74 → middle stop switch 73. The predetermined condition is established when the switch is operated. In the previous slide table setting process, the special role symbol or RT symbol attached to the left reel 42L when the special role 1 is won, the middle reel 42M when the special role 2 is won, and the right reel 42R when the special role 3 is won is the upper or lower stage. Set the slide table that is set to stop. Therefore, it can be said that in the slip table setting process at the time of winning the special role, a slip table is set assuming that the correct answer is assumed in the pressing order. Alternatively, it can be said that a pressing order corresponding to each special combination is set in advance.

  After the push order flag is set, in step S712, a challenge effect start process such as setting a start command to start the challenge effect is performed, and the process ends. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command to start the challenge effect such as the speaker 14 or the auxiliary display unit 15. Start drive control. More specifically, the display control device 111 may be able to win one of the special combinations 1 to 3 and the RT prize before the operations of the stop switches 72 to 74 become effective. Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15 and drive control of the upper lamp 13 and the speaker 14 is started. By displaying that a special combination winning can be established in addition to the RT winning, it is possible to allow the player to select which winning is to be established. In addition, by displaying all the special combination winnings, it is possible to allow the player to suitably select the operation sequence in the configuration in which the relationship between each special combination and the pressing order is set in advance. It becomes possible. The start command is transmitted to the display control device 111 in the command processing S210 (see FIG. 11) during the timer interrupt processing described above.

  On the other hand, if the special combination winning flag is not set in step S709, or if the BB winning flag is set in step S710, the present process is terminated without setting the push order flag. That is, when the special combination is not won and when the special combination is won with the BB winning flag carried over, the process is terminated without performing the process for starting the challenge effect.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S604 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In order to facilitate understanding, the description will be made in accordance with the progress of the actual game and will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement of FIG. 7 as appropriate.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S901, a rotation start process for starting rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is performed. In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, and after performing a wait process that waits until the time elapses. The rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is started. For this reason, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately start rotating. In the subsequent step S902, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 72 to 74 has been operated to generate a reel stop command, and more specifically whether or not an ON signal has been received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. If the stop command is not generated, the process waits until the stop command is generated. However, in this embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72˜ Even if 74 is operated, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are invalidated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a period from when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate until 0.5 seconds elapses is set as an invalid period.

  If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated in step S902 and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S903, and whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, only one reel rotates. It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been operated during the operation. If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated while all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotating, it means that the current stop command is the first stop command. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S903, and a first smooth table change process is performed in step S904. The first sliding table changing process is a changing process of the sliding table that is performed before the reels are stopped based on the generation of the stop command.

  In the first change process of the slip table, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the first stop command, the first stop change process shown in steps S1002 to S1012 is performed. In the first stop change process, it is confirmed in step S1002 which stop switch has been operated, and in step S1003, it is confirmed whether or not the push order flag is set. If the push order flag is set, it means that a challenge effect is being performed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1004, and it is determined based on the push order flag and the actual stop operation whether or not the answer is correct in the push order. That is, if the special combination 1 is won, a push order flag indicating the first left stop operation is set, so it is determined whether or not the operated stop switch is the left stop switch 72. If the correct answer is given in the order of pressing, the correct answer flag is set in the RAM 153 in step S1005, and this process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because, in the previous slide table setting process, a slide table is set that assumes that the correct answer will be in the push order when only the special combination is won.

  On the other hand, if the correct answer is not correct, the process proceeds to step S1006, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a special combination winning slide table for establishing a winning special combination winning combination. To end this process. In the slot machine 10, as with the slide table set in the slide table setting process, a slide table in which a plurality of positions where the special role symbol can be stopped is set for each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. . If the correct answer is not correct, the reel table corresponding to the operated stop switch is changed to a slide table in which a plurality of positions where special character symbols can be stopped are set. This is a contrivance for reducing the frequency of occurrence of missing items. The slip table shown in FIG. 20 will be described as an example. When the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower stage, The “bell” symbol stops at the bottom and the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on the active line. That is, when the middle reel 42M is stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 20, the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol as the special role 3 symbol can be stopped on the effective line. Nevertheless, he will miss the special role 3 prize. This means that if the correct answer is not given in the push order under the challenge effect, not only the RT prize but also the special role prize will not be established, and the frequency of missing will increase. Therefore, if the correct answer is not correct in the challenge direction, a plurality of positions where the special combination symbol attached to the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch can be stopped are set in order to establish a special combination winning. It will be changed to a special table winning special table.

  Incidentally, in the sliding table shown in FIG. 20, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “7” symbol, which is the 16th symbol of the left reel 42L, has reached the lower stage, the left reel 42L slides by 4 symbols. The “replay” symbol as the 20th symbol stops at the lower stage, and the “cherry” symbol as the 1st symbol stops at the upper level. However, this slide table is a slide table that is set when the special role 3 is won. When the left stop switch 72 is operated for the first time, a negative determination is made in step S1004 and a special role winning slide is detected in step S1006. Change the sliding table to a table. Therefore, there is no contradiction in which a cherry prize is established when the special role 3 is won.

  If the push order flag has not been set in step S1003, it is determined in step S1007 whether the operated stop switch is the left stop switch 72 or not. If the left stop switch 72 has been operated, the present process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because when a challenge effect is not performed, a slide table is set assuming that the left stop switch 72 is operated first in the previous slide table setting process (see FIG. 19).

  On the other hand, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated, the stop switches are operated in an order different from the assumed order (that is, the order of the left stop switch 72 → the middle stop switch 73 → the right stop switch 74). Means. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1008, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the subsequent step S1009, it is determined whether or not the re-game is won from the confirmed winning number. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is a first winning number meaning a re-game winning or a second winning number meaning a re-game winning and a BB winning. If the game is won by re-game, the process proceeds to step S1010, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a winning confirmation slide table for establishing a re-game win. finish. Here, the winning confirmation sliding table is a sliding table for avoiding the occurrence of so-called omission that a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

  FIG. 23 is a winning confirmation slide table that is set when the re-game is won. In the slip table, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped at the upper stage, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 42M is stopped at the middle stage, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 42R is stopped at the lower stage. ing. In other words, the winning confirmation sliding table at the time of re-game winning is set so that the re-game winning is established on the lower right line. This is a device for establishing a replay prize while avoiding the occurrence of a combination of combinations. Since the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L is a symbol that can be awarded by the symbol alone, if the left stop switch 72 is not operated for the first time, a winning combination may be made according to a combination of symbols such as a replay prize. A combination of winning combinations may occur between what is established and the cherry winning where the left reel 42L alone is awarded. Specifically, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped on the lower line in a situation where the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are stopped on the lower line. Since the “cherry” symbol, which is the first symbol on the upper line, stops, a combination of a combination in which a re-game winning and a cherry winning are simultaneously formed occurs. However, since both the re-game and the cherry are not won in the previous lottery process, it is necessary to avoid the contradiction that the combination of the combinations occurs. Therefore, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is first operated, a replay game is performed while avoiding the combination of the winning combinations by setting a winning decision sliding table on the right-down line so that the replay winning is established. Winnings can be established.

  If it is determined in step S1009 that the re-game is not won, it is determined whether or not only the bell is won in step S1011. Specifically, the winning number confirmed in step S1008 is the first winning number that means the bell winning. To see if it matches. If only the bell is won, the process proceeds to the above-described step S1010, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a winning confirmation slide table for establishing a bell winning. The process ends. Although a detailed description is omitted, the winning decision sliding table at the time of winning the bell is set so that the bell winning is established on the middle line. This is a contrivance for establishing a bell prize while avoiding the occurrence of a combination of combinations. For example, when the “bell” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped on the upper line in the situation where the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is stopped on the upper line, the lower line Since the “cherry” symbol, which is the first symbol, stops, a combination of a combination in which a bell winning and a cherry winning are simultaneously formed occurs. However, since both the bell and cherry are not won in the previous lottery process, it is necessary to avoid the contradiction in which the combination of combinations occurs. Therefore, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated for the first time, a bell winning combination is established while avoiding compounding of the combination by setting a winning decision sliding table on the middle line. It becomes possible to make it.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1011, that is, if a replay such as BB is won and a role other than the bell is won or if any of the roles is not won, the process proceeds to step S1012 and the slip table storage area of the RAM 153 The slip table set in 153b is changed to an irregular push slip table that uniquely corresponds to the winning number and the operated stop switch, and the process is terminated. In the slot machine 10, as with the slip table set in the slip table setting process, the slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, respectively. It is prepared. When a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is first operated, the stop switch operated from the slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set on the left reel 42L. Change to a slide table that has been set multiple times for the corresponding reel. This is a contrivance for reducing the frequency of occurrence of missing items. The slip table shown in FIG. 18 will be described as an example. For example, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower stage, The “Youth” symbol that is the symbol stops at the bottom, and the “Watermelon” symbol does not stop on the active line. That is, when the middle reel 42M is stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. You will miss the watermelon prize. Therefore, in order to suppress the occurrence of such a problem, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated for the first time, the irregular push sliding table is changed.

  After the slip table first changing process is completed, in step S905, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed at this timing. Specifically, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower stage is confirmed based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output. In the subsequent step S906, the slip amount of the reel to be stopped at this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The symbol number of the symbol to be actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. Do. In step S910, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. When the above-described processing of steps S903 to S909 is performed based on the first stop command, the two reels are still rotating. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S910, and a second smooth table change process is performed in subsequent step S911. The sliding table second changing process is a sliding table changing process performed after the reels are stopped.

  Here, the slip table second changing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the second change process of the slide table, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the currently set slide table is a winning decision sliding table. If the winning table is a winning decision sliding table, the process is terminated as it is. If the winning table is not a winning confirmation slide table, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the subsequent step S1103, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is the second winning number. If it is determined that the winning number is not the second winning number, the first winning number processing shown in steps S1104 to S1112 is performed. In the first winning number process, it is determined in step S1104 whether or not the push order flag is set. If the push order flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of the currently stopped reel is confirmed. In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. This process is terminated without change. If the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol, the process proceeds to step S1107, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the slip table for line change and this processing is performed. Exit. In the slot machine 10, as with the slip table set in the slip table setting process, the slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, respectively. It is prepared. Then, according to the stop symbol of the reel that has been stopped based on the first stop command, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is changed to a slide table in which a plurality of other reels that are rotating are set. This is a contrivance for suppressing the monotonous stop appearance and reducing the chance of missing.

  For example, when the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are configured to stop based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the upper or lower level, while the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M. Stops only in the middle. However, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the upper stage, there is still room for a watermelon winning even if the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops at the upper stage instead of the middle stage. Similarly, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the lower stage, there is still room for a watermelon winning even if the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops at the lower stage instead of the middle stage. That is, when the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are configured to be stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the stopping appearance of the middle reel 42M is excessively restricted, and the possibility of missing is increased. It will be. Therefore, in the present slot machine 10, the stopped symbol of the stopped reel is confirmed, and the line changing slide table is changed according to the confirmation result. Specifically, when the “bell” symbol, which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L, stops in the lower stage and the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, stops in the upper stage, the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M is in the upper or middle stage. Change to a sliding table that is set to stop. In addition, when the “watermelon” symbol which is the fifth symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the lower stage, the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M is changed to a sliding table set to stop at the middle or lower stage. That is, in the case of the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the “bell” symbol as the third symbol and the “watermelon” symbol as the fifth symbol are uniquely guided as the changed symbols, and when such a sliding table is set. In the configuration, “3” and “5” are set as the symbol numbers of the changed symbols in the changed symbol storage area 153 c of the RAM 153. The same applies to the other sliding tables, and the symbol number in the lower stage when the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is stopped on the active line is uniquely derived as the changed symbol.

  Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the stop symbol and the changed symbol match, the slot table is changed to the following slip table. When the left reel 42L is stopped, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is changed to a plurality of slide tables set for the middle reel 42M, and when the middle reel 42M is stopped, it corresponds to the winning flag. When the position where the symbol to be stopped can be changed to the slide table set for the right reel 42R and the right reel 42R is stopped, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set for the left reel 42L. Change to the completed slide table.

  If the push order flag is set in step S1104, the chance effect processing shown in steps S1108 to S1112 is performed.

  First, in step S1108, it is determined based on the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped in the lower stage whether or not the “eggplant” symbol is stopped on the active line. If the “eggplant” symbol is stopped, the process advances to step S1109 to determine whether or not the correct answer flag is set. If the eggplant symbol stops on the active line and the correct answer flag is set, the stop switch is pressed when the eggplant symbol stops on the active line in the pressing order corresponding to the selected special role Means that has been operated. In such a case, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1110. The slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the RT winning slide table, and this process is terminated. Here, the RT winning slide table is set such that a plurality of positions at which the “aubergine” symbol can be stopped are set, and the “aubergine” symbol is stopped on the active line in preference to the special role symbol. It is a sliding table.

  For example, in a situation where the special role 2 is won, when the “egg” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops at the upper level, the “egg” symbol of the right reel 42R is set to stop at the upper level or the lower level. Change to a table. In such a sliding table, if the “eggplant” symbol of the right reel 42R can be stopped at the upper stage, it is stopped at the upper stage, and if it cannot be stopped at the upper stage, it is stopped at the lower stage. Is set. When the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing when the “bell” symbol, which is the eleventh symbol of the right reel 42R, has reached the lower stage, if the right reel 42R is stopped without sliding, the “eggplant” symbol will be If the right reel 42R is slid by two symbols and then stopped, the “eggplant” symbol can be stopped at the lower stage. However, when the “egg” symbol of the middle reel 42M is stopped in the upper stage, it is necessary to stop the “egg” symbol in preference to the upper part rather than the lower part in order to establish the RT prize. For this reason, such a sliding table is set so that the eggplant symbol is stopped at the upper stage even if the right stop switch 74 is operated at a timing at which the eggplant symbol can be stopped at the lower stage. Has been. In addition, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing when the “7” symbol, which is the ninth symbol of the right reel 42R, has reached the lower stage, if the right reel 42R is stopped without sliding, the special combination 2 symbol The “7” symbol can be stopped at the lower stage, and the “eggplant” symbol can be stopped at the upper stage if the right reel 42R is slid by two symbols and then stopped. Here, when the “eggplant” symbol of the middle reel 42M is stopped at the upper stage, there is no possibility that a special combination prize will be established at this time, and the prize that may be established is an RT prize. Therefore, unlike the slip table set in the slip table setting process, change to the RT winning slide table that is set so that the “eggplant” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol, which is the special role 2 symbol, and stops at the top. To do.

  In other words, the correct table is changed in the order of pushing in the situation where the special combination is won, and the “sleeving” table is changed so that the RT winning can be established when the “eggplant” symbol stops on the active line. In other words, in the situation where the special role is won, if the answer is correct in the push order and the “Nu” symbol is stopped on the active line, the RT prize is given priority from the stop control that preferentially establishes the special role prize. It can be said that the control is changed to the stop control to be established.

  Incidentally, in this slot machine 10, when changing to the RT winning slide table, the slot table is changed to the following. When the left reel 42L is stopped, the stop position of the “eggplant” symbol is changed to a plurality of slide tables set for the middle reel 42M. When the middle reel 42M is stopped, the “eggplant” symbol is stopped. When the right reel 42R is stopped, the possible position is changed to the slide table set for the right reel 42R. When the right reel 42R is stopped, the stop position of the “eggplant” symbol is changed to the slide table set for the left reel 42L. To do.

  On the other hand, if the correct answer flag has not been set in step S1109, it means that the eggplant symbol on the active line is stopped but the correct answer is not given. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1111 where the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip-off slip table, and this process ends. That is, if the correct answer is not obtained in the push order, the slip-out table is changed so that the RT winning is not established. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the eggplant symbol and the special role symbol are arranged on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R so as not to be visible from the display window at the same time. Therefore, if the eggplant symbol stops on the active line, the special role symbol will not stop on the other active lines, so it has been changed to the slip-out sliding table, so not only the RT winning a prize but also the special role winning award. There is no problem of failure.

  Also, if it is determined in step S1108 that the “eggplant” symbol is not stopped on the active line, this means that there is no possibility that an RT prize will be established, but there is a possibility that a special combination prize will be established. . In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1112, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the special combination winning slide table, and this process is terminated. In other words, if there is no possibility that an RT prize will be established in a situation where a special combination is won, stop control that can establish a special combination prize is performed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, that is, if the confirmed winning number is the second winning number, in step S1113, it is determined whether or not the winning other than BB is a replay, and if it is a replay. Performs the first winning number processing in steps S1104 to S1112 described above, and ends this processing. However, since a negative determination is always made in step S1104 when the re-game is won, the processing from step S1104 to step S1107 is actually performed, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the winning other than BB is the small winning combination, the processing at the second winning number is performed in step S1114, and this processing is terminated.

  In the second winning number process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, it is determined in step S1201 whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. Specifically, the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of the currently stopped reel is confirmed, and whether or not the BB symbol (“7” symbol or “BAR” symbol) is stopped on the active line is determined. judge. For example, when the “bell” symbol as the 14th symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped at the lower stage based on the first stop command, the “7” symbol as the 16th symbol is stopped at the upper level. Therefore, at the stage where the left reel 42L stops based on the first stop command, there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established on the upper line and the lower right line. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1202, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is set to stop on the active line where the same BB symbol as the BB symbol stopped on the active line is awarded. The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the symbol corresponding to the winning small role is selected from the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The processing is terminated after changing to the small winning prize sliding table set to stop on the active line. For example, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line under the situation where BB and special combination 1 are won, the special table is changed to a special combination winning table to establish a special combination winning combination. In this slot machine 10, when the “eggplant” symbol stops on the active line under the situation where BB and a special role are selected, the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153 b of the RAM 153 is used for the RT prize. Does not change to the slide table. Although the details will be described later, it is because the BB winning is set as one of the RT game end conditions, and the player feels uncomfortable with respect to the fact that the RT game is not established but the game does not shift to the RT game. This is a device for avoiding this.

  As described above, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the first stop command and the sliding table second change process is performed, the process returns to step S902, and one of the stop switches corresponding to the rotating reel is operated. Wait until the next stop command occurs.

  If any stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated in step S902 and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S903 to determine whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command. If the stop switch is operated when any one of the reels is stopped, it means that the current stop command is the second stop command. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S903, and a first smooth table change process is performed in step S904.

  In the first change process of the slip table, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the second stop command, the second stop change process shown in steps S1013 to S1018 is performed. In the second stop change process, it is determined in step S1013 whether or not the currently set sliding table is a winning determination sliding table. If the winning table is a winning determination sliding table, the present process is terminated. If it is not the winning confirmation sliding table, the process proceeds to step S1014, and it is confirmed in which order the stop switch 72 to 74 are issued with the first stop command and the second stop command. In a succeeding step S1015, it is determined whether or not the confirmation result is a predetermined operation order. Specifically, whether the operation sequence is the operation sequence of the left stop switch 72 → the middle stop switch 73, the operation sequence of the middle stop switch 73 → the right stop switch 74, or the operation sequence of the right stop switch 74 → the left stop switch 72. Determine. If it is a predetermined operation order, the present process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because the slip table is changed on the assumption that the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated in any of the above-described operation orders in the previous slide table second change process.

  If it is determined in step S1015 that the operation order is not the predetermined one, the process proceeds to step S1016, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of the reel stopped based on the first stop command is confirmed. In step S1017, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. If not, the slip table is changed. The process is terminated without any processing. If the symbol number of the stopped symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol match, the process proceeds to step S1018, the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the slip table for line change, and this process is terminated. To do. Specifically, in accordance with the stop symbols of the reels stopped based on the first stop command, a plurality of positions where the symbols corresponding to the winning flags can be stopped are set for the reels to be stopped based on the second stop command. Change to the sliding table. For example, when the watermelon winning flag is set and the right stop switch 74 is operated as the second stop command under the condition that the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped at the upper stage, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R is operated. Is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage, the watermelon winning can be established on the upper line or the lower right line. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 72 → the right stop switch 74, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R is changed to a sliding table set to stop at the upper stage or the lower stage.

  After the slip table first changing process is completed, in step S905, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed at this timing. In the subsequent step S906, the slip amount of the reel to be stopped at this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The symbol number of the symbol to be actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. Do. In step S910, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. When the above-described processing of steps S903 to S909 is performed based on the second stop command, one reel is still rotating. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S910, and a second smooth table change process is performed in subsequent step S911.

  Here, the slip table second changing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the second change process of the slide table, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the currently set slide table is a winning decision sliding table. If the winning table is a winning decision sliding table, the process is terminated as it is. If the winning table is not a winning confirmation slide table, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the subsequent step S1103, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is the second winning number. If it is determined that the winning number is not the second winning number, the first winning number processing shown in steps S1104 to S1112 is performed. In the first winning number process, it is determined in step S1104 whether or not the push order flag is set. If the push order flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of the two reels currently stopped is confirmed. In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of each stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol uniquely derived from the currently set slip table, and at least one of them does not match In this case, this process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the symbol number of each stop symbol and the symbol number of each changed symbol coincide with each other, the process proceeds to step S1107, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip table for line change. The process ends. For example, when the watermelon winning flag is set and the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped in the upper row and the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M is stopped in the middle row, a watermelon winning is established on the lower right line. Can do. Therefore, in such a case, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R is changed to a sliding table set to stop at the lower stage.

  If the push order flag is set in step S1104, the chance effect processing shown in steps S1108 to S1112 is performed.

  First, in step S1108, the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of the two currently stopped reels is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the “eggplant” symbol of one of the reels is stopped on the active line. . If the eggplant symbol is stopped on the active line, it is determined in step S1109 whether or not the correct answer flag is set. If the correct answer flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S1110, where the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the RT winning slide table, and this process ends. In particular, if the eggplant symbol is stopped side by side on the active line, this process is changed to a smooth table that is set so that the eggplant symbol is preferentially stopped on the active line. finish. For example, when both the eggplant symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are stopped at the upper stage, an RT prize can be established on the upper line. Therefore, in such a case, the table is changed to a sliding table set so that the “eggplant” symbol of the right reel 42R stops at the upper stage. In addition, if the eggplant symbols are not stopped side by side on the active line, it means that there is no possibility that an RT prize will be established although the correct answer is given in the push order, but it is attached to the spinning reel. Change to the RT winning slide table so that the eggplant symbol stops on the active line.

  On the other hand, if the correct answer flag is not set in step S1109, it means that the correct answer is not made in the pressing order regardless of whether or not the “eggplant” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1111 where the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip-off slip table, and this process ends. That is, if the correct answer is not obtained in the push order, the slip-out table is changed so that the RT winning is not established.

  Also, if it is determined in step S1108 that the “eggplant” symbol of any reel has not stopped on the active line, there is no possibility that the RT prize will be established, but there is a possibility that the special combination prize will be established. Means that. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1112, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the special combination winning slide table, and this process is terminated. In other words, when there is no possibility that an RT prize will be established under the situation where a special combination is won, stop control is performed to establish a special combination prize.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, that is, if the confirmed winning number is the second winning number, in step S1113, it is determined whether or not the winning other than BB is a replay, and if it is a replay. Performs the first winning number processing in steps S1104 to S1112 described above, and ends this processing. However, since a negative determination is always made in step S1104 when the re-game is won, the processing from step S1104 to step S1107 is actually performed, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the winning other than BB is the small winning combination, the processing at the second winning number is performed in step S1114, and this processing is terminated.

  In the second winning number process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, it is determined in step S1201 whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. Specifically, check the symbol number of each stopped symbol at the bottom of the two reels that are currently stopped, and stop the same BB symbol (“7” symbol or “BAR” symbol) on the active line. It is determined whether or not. If the same BB symbols are stopped side by side on the active line, the process proceeds to step S1202, and the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is used for the BB winning set so that the BB winning is established. Change to a sliding table and end this process.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is awarded with the winning combination corresponding to the winning small role. Is changed to the small winning prize sliding table set so as to be established, and this processing is terminated. In the slot machine 10, even when “Nasu” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line in a situation where BB and special roles are won, they are set in the smooth table storage area 153 b of the RAM 153. The process of changing the sliding table to the RT winning sliding table is not performed. More specifically, the sliding table is changed so that the RT winning is not established. This is because BB winning is set as one of the end conditions of the RT game.

  As described above, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the second stop command and the slide table second change process is performed, the process returns to step S902, and the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to perform the next stop. Wait until the command is issued.

  In step S902, when a stop command corresponding to the rotating reel is operated and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is a third stop command. If the stop switch is operated when two reels are stopped, it means that the current stop command is the third stop command. In such a case, an affirmative determination is made in step S903, and the flow advances to step S905 without performing the first change process of the slip table.

  In step S905, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower stage at this timing is confirmed. In the subsequent step S906, the slip amount of the reel to be stopped at this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The symbol number of the symbol to be actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. Do. In step S910, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. When the above-described processing of steps S903 to S909 is performed based on the third stop command, all reels have stopped rotating. In such a case, an affirmative determination is made in step S910, a payout determination process is performed in subsequent step S912, and this process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting a payout number of medals or shifting the gaming state to the RT game on the condition that a combination of winning symbols is formed on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, first, in step S1301, a combination of symbols on a predetermined effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. In the subsequent step S1302, it is determined whether or not the derived symbol combination matches a symbol combination that will result in a re-game winning or small role winning. If a re-game winning or small winning combination has been established, the process advances to step S1303 to determine whether or not the winning winning combination matches the winning flag set in the lottery process. If the winning combination and the winning flag do not match, in step S1304, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Thereafter, in step S1305, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated, and the process waits until the reset switch 123 is operated. If the reset switch 123 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1306 to return from the error state and start the subsequent processing.

  If the winning combination matches the winning flag, it is determined in step S1306 whether or not a re-game winning has been established. If a re-game winning is established, a re-game process is performed in step S1307. In the re-game process, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the number of bets of the current game is performed without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 35. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the current game, the player can play the next game without reducing medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established in step S1306, it means that the small role winning is established. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1308, and the payout number corresponding to the established small role winning is set in the payout amount storage area of the RAM 153.

  On the other hand, if neither the re-game prize nor the small role prize has been established in step S1302, it is determined in step S1309 whether an RT prize has been established. If the RT winning is established, the process proceeds to step S1310, and it is determined whether or not the special combination winning flag is set. If the special combination winning flag is not set, in step S1311, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Thereafter, in step S1312, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated, and the process waits until the reset switch 123 is operated. If the reset switch 123 is operated, the process proceeds to step S1313 to recover from the error state and start the subsequent processing.

  If the special combination winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1313, and RT start processing is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT game. In the RT start process, an RT setting flag is set to obtain an RT game that is a kind of special gaming state. Further, 30 is set in the remaining RT game counter for counting the number of remaining RT games.

  Here, the RT game will be briefly described. The RT game is a game in which an RT game lottery table set exclusively for the RT game is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each combination is determined based on the lottery table. Then, the RT game ends when a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) the game is played or BB is won.

  FIG. 27 is an RT game lottery table selected under the “setting 1” RT game. In the RT game lottery table, the same combination as the lottery table selected under the base game (hereinafter referred to as “the base game lottery table”) is set as the combination to be judged. In addition, although the point value PV of the small role and the BB is set to the same value as the base game lottery table, the replay point value PV is 8980 compared to the setting value of the base game lottery table. 54418 is set very high. Therefore, the probability of winning a replay becomes very high when the RT game is entered. Since the re-game prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 72 to 74, the probability that the re-game prize is established is very high. By the way, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 27 is selected, the small role and the BB are won with the same probability as that under the normal game, and the replay is won with a probability of about 1 / 1.2, and 65536 minutes. No chance to win any role. That is, the RT game is a game in which a game in which no winning is achieved hardly occurs as compared with the normal game, and a re-game winning is established with a high probability. Therefore, when shifting to the RT game, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times without substantially reducing the medals owned by the player. By the way, under the RT game, whether or not the BB or small role is judged with the same winning probability as the normal game, the player has about 55 medals between the transition to the RT game and the end of the RT game. Can be expected to increase.

  Returning to the explanation of the payout determination process, after determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the predetermined active line is successful, in step S1314, it is determined whether or not the payout determination has been completed for all active lines. If not, the process returns to step S1301. That is, in this slot machine 10, when three medals are bet and five effective lines are set, it is sequentially determined whether or not a winning is achieved for each effective line.

  For example, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops in the upper stage, 2 is set as the scheduled payout number in the processing in steps S1301 to S1308 for the upper line, and the processing in steps S1301 to S1308 for the lower right line is performed. Then, 2 is set again as the expected number of payouts. As a result, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, 4 is set as the expected payout number, and four medal payouts are performed in the medal payout process described later.

  If the payout determination has been completed for all the active lines, a determination end process is performed in step S1315, and then this process ends. In the payout determination process, a process for clearing the push order flag and the correct answer flag is performed in addition to the process of resetting the small combination other than the BB winning flag and the replay winning flag. When a challenge effect is performed, a process for setting an end command is performed. Here, the end command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command, so that the speaker 14, the auxiliary display unit 15, etc. Drive control is performed. Note that the transmission of the end command to the display control device 111 is performed in the command processing S210 (see FIG. 11) during the timer interrupt processing described above.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S605 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, it is first determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S1401 matches the payout planned number stored in the payout planned number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S1402 whether the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit has not been reached, 1 is added to each of the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts in steps S1403 and S1405. Thereafter, in step S1406, a display unit changing process is performed in which the credit display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit in step S1402, the medal payout rotating plate is driven in step S1404 to pay the medal from the hopper device 91 to the medal tray 18 through the medal discharge port 17. put out. In subsequent step S1405, 1 is added to the number of payouts according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. Thereafter, in step S1406, a display unit changing process for adding 1 to the number of acquired number display unit 37 is performed. After performing a display part change process in step S1406, it returns to step S1401 again. If the number of payouts and the number of payouts match in step S1401, it is determined in step S1407 whether the current gaming state is a bonus game (BB game). If the current gaming state is a bonus game, a process of subtracting the number of payouts from a count value of a remaining acquisition number counter described later in step S1408 and subtracting the number of remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is performed. Note that the process of subtracting the number of remaining acquisition number display part 36 may be performed in the display part changing process in step S1406. After that or when the current gaming state is not a bonus game, a payout end process for resetting the values of the payout amount storage area and the payout number counter to 0 is performed in step S1409.

  After performing the payout end process in step S1409, in step S1410, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT game based on the presence or absence of the RT setting flag. If the current gaming state is an RT game, it is determined in step S1411 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, it means that the RT game end condition is satisfied, and therefore the RT game end process of clearing the RT setting flag and resetting the value of the remaining RT game counter in step S1412. To end this process. On the other hand, if the BB winning flag is not set in step S1411, it means that one RT game has been consumed, so in step S1413, the value of the remaining RT game counter is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S1414, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining RT game counter has become 0. If not, the process is terminated as it is. Further, when the value of the remaining RT game counter is 0, it means that the RT game end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the RT game end process described above is performed in step S1412, and this process ends.

  Next, the bonus game process of step S606 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the bonus game process, the bonus game will be described. The BB game is composed of a plurality of RB games. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which only one bet is allowed, and is a game with a very high probability that a combination of JAC symbols is aligned on an active line, that is, a probability that a JAC winning will be established. When a JAC winning is established in the RB game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC winning is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Also, the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). When the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number during the RB game, not only the BB game but also the RB game is ended. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols to be transferred to the RB game is not set, and the structure is set to shift to the RB game immediately after the shift to the BB game and immediately after the RB game ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB game is a game that continuously shifts to the RB game until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the bonus game process, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game. When it is not during the bonus game, bonus symbol determination processing shown in steps S1502 to S1505 is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, it is first determined in step S1502 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If it is not set, this process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1503, where it is determined whether or not the combination of BB symbols has been stopped on the current effective line, and when the combination of BB symbols has not stopped, this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the combination of BB symbols is stopped on the current effective line, BB start processing is performed in step S1504. In the BB start process, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to be a BB game which is a kind of bonus game. In addition, 400 is set in the remaining acquisition number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB game, and a process of displaying 400 on the remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is performed. Incidentally, whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game is determined based on whether or not the BB setting flag is set. In subsequent step S1505, RB start processing is performed, and then this processing is terminated. In the RB start process, 8 is set in the remaining JAC winning counter for counting the number of possible JAC winnings, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the remaining number of JAC games.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the gaming state is a bonus game, the process advances to step S1506 to determine whether or not the combination of JAC symbols has stopped on the active line. When the combination of JAC symbols stops on the active line, the value of the remaining JAC winning counter is decremented by 1 in step S1507. After that, or when the combination of JAC symbols does not stop on the active line in step S1506, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S1508, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining JAC game counter. In step S1509, it is determined whether either the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC winning is achieved 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB game end condition is satisfied, so in step S1510 the remaining JAC winning a prize. RB end processing is performed to reset the counter and the remaining JAC game counter values. In a succeeding step S1511, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number, and the BB game end condition is not satisfied, so that the process proceeds to step S1512 and the RB start described above is started. After performing the processing, the present processing is terminated.

  If neither the remaining JAC winning counter nor the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S1509, that is, if the JAC winning is not yet established 8 times and the JAC game is not consumed 12 times, step In S1513, it is confirmed whether the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 or not. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB game is not satisfied. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied, and the bonus game end process shown in steps S1514 to S1515 is performed. In the bonus game end process, first, in step S1514, the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S1515, a BB end process for appropriately resetting the BB setting flag, various counters, and the like or performing an ending process is performed, and this process ends. In addition, even when the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 in step S1511, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in step S1515, the BB end process is performed, and this process ends. To do.

  Next, since the present embodiment has a feature in the arrangement order of symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the feature portion will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the left reel 42L, a “bell” symbol that forms a combination of symbols that will win a bell, and a “replay” symbol that forms a combination of symbols that will win a replay will be displayed next to the symbol that reaches the lower line first. It arrange | positions so that it may become 4 symbols or less between the symbols which arrive at. For example, the number 3 “Bell” design and the number 6 “Bell” design are separated by 2 designs, and the number 14 “Bell” design and the 19th “Bell” design are separated by 4 designs. It is arranged like that. Similarly, the 4th “Replay” design and the 7th “Replay” design are separated by 2 designs, and the 15th “Replay” design and the 20th “Replay” design are 4 designs. It is arranged to leave. As described above, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol are arranged such that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Since the left reel 42L can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing at which the left stop switch 72 is operated, such a symbol arrangement allows the left stop switch 72 to be operated at any timing. Even so, if the bell winning flag or the re-game winning flag is set, the corresponding symbol can be stopped on any valid line. Specifically, when the bell winning flag is set, the 15th “Replay” symbol arrives on the lower line, that is, the timing after the “Bell” symbol passes the active line. Even when the switch 72 is operated, the 19th “bell” symbol can be stopped on the lower line by sliding the left reel 42L by four symbols.

  The “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol are arranged in the same positional relationship on the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R. That is, these symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, if a bell or replay is won, a corresponding winning can be established regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated.

  On the other hand, on the left reel 42L, only one “watermelon” symbol forming a combination of symbols for a watermelon prize and a special role prize is arranged at the fifth position. Accordingly, it is necessary for the left reel 42L to rotate by 20 symbols from the time when the “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line to the time when it reaches the lower line next time. That is, in the case of the left reel 42L, the same “watermelon” symbol, that is, the “watermelon” symbol corresponding to the fifth symbol, needs to reach the lower line again. However, since the left reel 42L can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, if the left stop switch 72 is operated at a timing after the “watermelon” symbol passes on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol is lowered. It cannot be stopped on the line. In other words, only when the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing, the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the predetermined effective line from the “bell” symbol of the sixth reel 42L. It can be said that a non-arranged section in which the “watermelon” symbol is not arranged is formed between the “replay” symbol No. 4 toward the rotating side. By the way, in order to stop the “watermelon” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “watermelon” symbol of No. 5 reaches the predetermined effective line after the first “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 before reaching the line. In order to stop the “Watermelon” symbol on the lower line, the time between the first “Cherry” symbol reaching the lower line and the fifth “Watermelon” symbol reaching the lower line. The left stop switch 72 must be operated at the same time, but in a configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31L and an effective line is set for each position, the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 is Even if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the timing when it reaches the line, the fifth “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the upper line. On the right reel 42R, only one “watermelon” symbol forming a combination of symbols for winning a watermelon is arranged at the fourth position. Note that the description of the right reel 42R is omitted because only the position attached to the left reel 42L is different.

  On the middle reel 42M, “watermelon” symbols forming a combination of symbols for watermelon winning and special role winning are arranged at two locations, No. 1 and No. 5. Therefore, the middle reel 42M needs to rotate by 4 symbols after the first “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line until the fifth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line. . On the other hand, it is necessary for the middle reel 42M to rotate by 17 symbols from the time when the 5th "watermelon" symbol reaches the lower line until the time when the 1st "watermelon" symbol reaches the lower line. . However, since the middle reel 42M can only slide up to 4 symbols, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing after the 5th “watermelon” symbol passes on the lower line, the “watermelon” The symbol cannot be stopped on the lower line. In other words, only when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a predetermined timing, the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the predetermined effective line so that the “replay” symbol from the sixth reel 42M can be stopped. It can be said that a non-arranged section in which no “watermelon” symbol is arranged is formed between the “cherry” symbol of No. 0 toward the rotating side. Incidentally, in order to stop the “Watermelon” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 5 reaches the predetermined effective line after the “Youth” symbol of 18th reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 before reaching the line.

  As described above, the “watermelon” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R so as not to stop on a predetermined effective line unless each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a predetermined timing.

  Only one “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L, which does not require a symbol combination and is awarded alone, is arranged at the first position. That is, as with the “watermelon” symbol, the “Cherry” symbol can be stopped on the predetermined effective line only when the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing. It can be said that a non-arranged section in which no “cherry” symbol is arranged is formed from the “young man” symbol of No. 0 toward the rotating side of the left reel 42L. By the way, in order to stop the “Cherry” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “Cherry” symbol of No. 18 reaches the predetermined effective line after the “Young” symbol of No. 18 reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 before reaching the line.

  Further, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L are arranged so as to be separated from each other by three symbols. That is, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L are arranged within a range of five symbols. This is a device for setting a position that can accommodate all of the small role winning and the replay winning in the slot machine 10 having five patterns as the reel stop mode, and further limits the operation timing of the left stop switch 72. It is also a device for. In other words, a section was formed between the 1st “Cherry” design and the 5th “Watermelon” design that allowed the symbols to be used for the small role winning and replay winning to reach the predetermined active line. It can also be said. In such a configuration, an effective line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and when one of the “cherry” and “watermelon” symbols stops on one of the effective lines, the other The symbol does not stop on any active line. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the combination of “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols that do not stop on the active line unless the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing, and reduce the number of slide tables prepared in advance. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of data stored in the main controller 131. When the “watermelon” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are both arranged on the active line, and the stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated as the first stop command, the combination of roles is changed. This is because, for example, control such as limiting the stop position is necessary so as not to occur, and it is necessary to prepare a plurality of sliding tables in advance. In addition, when the control to limit the stop position is performed, the timing of operating the stop switch will be more limited, so the frequency of missing will increase, but the “cherry” design and the “watermelon” design will be By using a symbol arrangement that does not stop on any of the active lines, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing. Furthermore, it can be said that the “cherry” design and the “watermelon” design are arranged apart from each other so as not to be visible from the display window 31L.

  In addition, “youth” symbols not related to winning are arranged above and below the “cherry” symbols on the left reel 42L. This is a contrivance for suppressing the occurrence of a combination of a combination of a combination of symbols such as a “bell” symbol and a “cherry” symbol in which a winning is achieved by the left reel 42L alone. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of slide tables prepared in advance, and to reduce the amount of data stored in the main controller 131 in advance. When a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated as the first stop command, it is necessary to limit the stop position of a combination symbol such as a “bell” symbol in order to avoid the combination of the symbols. Since the combination symbol is arranged at least between one symbol separation, it is possible to suppress the restriction on the stop position, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of sliding tables prepared in advance. It is.

  As described above, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L can be stopped on a predetermined effective line regardless of the timing when the left stop switch 72 is operated. The “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L is left-stopped between the time when the first “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line and the time when the fifth “watermelon” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. If the switch 72 is operated, it can be stopped on the predetermined effective line. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L is left-stopped after the 18th “young” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line until the first “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. If the switch 72 is operated, it can be stopped on the predetermined effective line. In other words, in order to stop each symbol that will be a small winning prize and a replay prize on a predetermined effective line, the left stop switch 72 is turned on when the first “cherry” symbol arrives on the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate. In other words, if the left stop switch 72 is operated when the first “cherry” symbol has reached the predetermined effective line, each symbol that will be a small prize winning and a re-game winning will be displayed on the effective line. It can be said that it can be stopped. However, if an active line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and if each of the symbols that will be a small part prize and a replay prize is stopped on any of the active lines, the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 The left stop switch 72 may be operated after reaching the lower line until the first “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line.

  In the case of the middle reel 42M, the symbols for which the middle stop switch 73 needs to be operated at a predetermined timing among the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning form form a combination of symbols for the watermelon winning and the special winning winning. Only "watermelon" design. Accordingly, if the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol reaches the predetermined active line, the symbols that become the small winning prize and the re-game winning can be stopped on the predetermined active line. That is, if the middle stop switch 73 is operated between the time when the 18th “young” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line and the time when the 5th “watermelon” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line, the small stop switch 73 is operated. Each symbol that becomes a winning prize and a replay prize can be stopped on a predetermined active line. However, if an active line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and each symbol that becomes a small part winning prize and replay winning is stopped on any of the active lines, the “7” symbol of No. 16 is displayed. The middle stop switch 73 may be operated after reaching the lower line until the fifth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line.

  On the right reel 42R, only one "watermelon" symbol that forms a combination of symbols for winning a watermelon is arranged at the number 4 position, and a "youth" symbol that forms a combination of symbols for winning a special role 3 Is placed only at the 8th position, and only one “7” symbol is placed at the 9th position to form a combination of symbols that will win the special role 2 win, resulting in a special role 1 win. Only one “BAR” symbol, which forms a symbol combination, is placed at the 10th position. Therefore, these symbols can be stopped on a predetermined effective line only when the right stop switch 74 is operated at a predetermined timing. Further, in such a symbol arrangement, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol as the fourth symbol reaches the predetermined effective line, the right reel 42R is slid by the amount corresponding to four symbols and then stopped. Even so, the “youth” symbol as the eighth symbol stops on the predetermined effective line. In other words, when the right stop switch 74 is operated to stop the “watermelon” symbol forming the watermelon winning prize on the predetermined effective line, the “BAR” symbol of No. 10 which is the special symbol 1 symbol and the special symbol 2 symbol 9 If the number “7” symbol cannot be stopped on the predetermined effective line and the right stop switch 74 is operated to stop each special role symbol on the predetermined effective line, The symbol cannot be stopped on the predetermined effective line. However, if an active line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and if each of the symbols that will be a small part prize and a replay prize is stopped on any of the active lines, the 4th “watermelon” symbol will be displayed. The right stop switch 74 may be operated at the timing when it reaches the lower line. When the right stop switch 74 is operated at such timing, if the right reel 42R stops as it is, the “watermelon” symbol as the fourth symbol stops on the lower line, and the right reel 42R stops after sliding for four symbols. This is because the “BAR” symbol as the tenth symbol stops on the upper line.

  Also, on the right reel 42R, the “BAR” symbol which is the special role 1 symbol, the “7” symbol which is the special role 2 symbol, and the “youth” symbol which is the special role 3 symbol are adjacent to the 8th to 10th positions. Are arranged. That is, in the slot machine 10 having 5 patterns as the reel stop mode, the special role symbols are arranged so as to be within the range of 5 symbols. Therefore, the right stop switch 74 is operated between the time when the “bell” symbol as the sixth symbol reaches the predetermined effective line and the time when the “young” symbol as the eighth symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. For example, each special role symbol can be stopped on the predetermined effective line.

  On the left reel 42L, only one “eggplant” symbol, which is a kind of state transition symbol, is arranged at the 12th position. Therefore, for example, the left reel 42L needs to rotate by 20 symbols from the time when the eggplant symbol reaches the lower line to the time when it reaches the lower line. In other words, in the case of the left reel 42L, in order for the “egg” symbol to reach the lower line, the same “egg” symbol, that is, the “egg” symbol that is the 12th symbol needs to reach the lower line. However, since the left reel 42L can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, if the stop switch 72 is operated at a timing after the “eggplant” symbol has passed on the lower line, the “eggplant” symbol is set to the effective line. It cannot be stopped up. In order to stop the “egg” symbol on the predetermined active line, the “No.” symbol No. 12 on the predetermined active line after the “# 8” bar arrives on the predetermined active line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 until it reaches. However, if an effective line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and the eggplant symbol is stopped on one of the effective lines, the 6th “bell” symbol reaches the lower line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 until the 12th eggplant symbol reaches the lower line.

  On the other hand, in order to stop the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L on the predetermined effective line, the “cherry” symbol of the first after the 18th “young” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 before reaching the predetermined active line, and in order to stop on any active line, the 16th “7” symbol reaches the lower line. After that, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 until the first “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line. Therefore, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop the “cherry” symbol on any effective line, the “eggplant” symbol does not stop on any effective line. Conversely, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any effective line, the “cherry” symbol does not stop on any effective line. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish a cherry prize, the RT prize is not established, and when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish the RT prize, the cherry prize is not established. This is because the “eggplant” symbol is separated from the first “cherry” symbol by 10 symbols on the upstream side and 9 symbols on the downstream side.

  Further, in order to stop the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L on the predetermined effective line, the “watermelon” symbol of the fifth number after the first “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 before reaching the predetermined active line, and in order to stop on any active line, the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 reaches the lower line. After that, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 until the fifth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line. Therefore, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop the “watermelon” symbol on any effective line, the “eggplant” symbol does not stop on any effective line. Conversely, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any effective line, the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on any effective line. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish a watermelon prize and special role winning, the RT prize is not established, and when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish RT prize, the watermelon winning and special role are awarded. Winning is not established. This is because the “eggplant” symbol is separated from the No. 5 “watermelon” symbol by 6 symbols on the upstream side and 13 symbols on the downstream side. In other words, the “eggplant” symbol that forms the combination of symbols that will win the RT prize and the “watermelon” symbol that forms the combination of symbols that will win the special role are separated so that they do not stop within the visible range from the display window at the same time. It can be said that it is arranged.

  Furthermore, in order to stop each symbol that becomes the small role winning and replay winning of the left reel 42L on any active line, the first “replay” symbol after the 20th reaches the lower line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 until the “cherry” symbol on the line reaches the lower line. Therefore, when the left stop switch 72 is operated so as to stop each symbol that becomes a small role winning and replay winning on any effective line, the “egg” symbol does not stop on any effective line. Conversely, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on one of the effective lines, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol among the symbols that become the small role winning symbol Do not stop on top. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish a small role winning and replay winning, the RT winning is not established, and when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish the RT winning, a watermelon winning and special The role winning and cherry winning are not established.

  On the middle reel 42M, only one eggplant symbol is arranged at the 13th position. Therefore, in order to stop the “aubergine” symbol on the predetermined active line, the “Urban” symbol of No. 13 reaches the predetermined active line after the 9th “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined active line. It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 before reaching the line. In addition, in order to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any active line, the “bell” symbol of No. 7 arrives on the lower line and then the “eggplant” symbol of No. 13 arrives on the lower line. In the meantime, it is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73.

  On the other hand, in order to stop each symbol that becomes the small role winning and re-playing winning of the middle reel 42M on the predetermined active line, the symbol “5” after the 18th “youth” symbol reaches the predetermined active line. It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 until the number “watermelon” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. In addition, in order to stop the above symbols of the middle reel 42M on any of the effective lines, the No. 16 “7” symbol reaches the lower line and the No. 5 “Watermelon” symbol on the lower line. It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 until it reaches. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated to stop the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning on any effective line, the “egg” symbol does not stop on any effective line. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any active line, the “watermelon” symbol among the symbols for winning the small role does not stop on any active line. . This is because the “eggplant” symbol is separated from the 5th “watermelon” symbol by 7 symbols on the upstream side and the 1st “watermelon” symbol is separated by 8 symbols on the downstream side. Furthermore, in the case of the middle reel 42M, only the “watermelon” symbol is required to operate the middle stop switch 73 at a predetermined timing among the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning. Therefore, if the middle stop switch 73 is operated to stop the “watermelon” symbol on any effective line, it can be said that the “eggplant” symbol does not stop on any effective line. When the middle stop switch 73 is operated so as to stop on any active line, it can be said that the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on any effective line. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish a watermelon prize and special role winning, the RT prize is not established, and when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish RT prize, the watermelon winning and special role are awarded. Winning is not established.

  Here, the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M is arranged at the first and fifth positions, and the “cherry” symbol of number 0 from the “replay” symbol of number 6 toward the rotating side of the middle reel 42M. A non-arrangement section where no “watermelon” symbol is arranged is formed between the two. Therefore, the “eggplant” symbol is arranged in the non-arranged section of the “watermelon” symbol. In addition, 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 42M, and the “eggplant” symbol is separated from the No. 5 “Watermelon” symbol by 7 symbols on the upstream side, and downstream from the No. 1 “Watermelon” symbol. Since the eight symbols are separated on the side, it can be said that the “egg” symbol is arranged at a position that bisects the non-arranged section. In other words, the “eggplant” symbol that forms the combination of symbols that will win the RT prize and the “watermelon” symbol that forms the combination of symbols that will win the special role are separated so that they do not stop within the visible range from the display window at the same time. It can be said that it is arranged.

  On the right reel 42R, there are two eggplant symbols, number 13 and number 17. Therefore, in order to stop the “eggplant” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “eggplant” symbol of No. 17 arrives at the predetermined effective line after the “7” symbol of No. 9 reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 before reaching the line. In addition, in order to stop the “egg” symbol on any of the active lines, the “replay” symbol No. 7 reaches the lower line, and then the “egg” symbol No. 17 arrives on the lower line. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 until. However, as described above, when the right stop switch 74 is first operated in the situation where the special role 3 is won, the “youth” symbol, which is the special role 3 symbol, is given priority over the active line. To do. Therefore, in order to stop the eggplant symbol on one of the active lines in the situation where the special role 3 is won, after the symbol “7” on the ninth line reaches the lower line, the symbol “17 It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 until the symbol reaches the lower line.

  On the other hand, in order to stop each symbol that becomes the small role winning and replay winning of the right reel 42R on any active line, the right stop switch at the timing when the No. 4 "watermelon" symbol reaches the lower line 74 needs to be operated. Therefore, when the right stop switch 74 is operated to stop the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning on any effective line, the “egg” symbol does not stop on any effective line. On the other hand, when the right stop switch 74 is operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any active line, the “watermelon” symbol among the symbols for winning the small role does not stop on any active line. . The 13th eggplant symbol is separated from the 4th “watermelon” symbol by 8 symbols upstream, and the 17th eggplant symbol is 7 downstream from the 4th “watermelon” symbol. This is because the symbols are separated.

  In addition, the “BAR” symbol of No. 10 that is a special role 1 symbol and the “Nasu” symbol of No. 13 are separated from each other. The three symbols are separated, and the “youth” symbol of No. 8 and the symbol of “No eggplant” of No. 13 are arranged separately by 4 symbols. Therefore, the “eggplant” symbol that forms the RT winning combination and the symbols that form the special character winning combination are spaced apart from each other so that they do not stop within the visible range from the display window. It can be said that.

  As described above, when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated to stop each symbol that becomes a small role winning prize and a replay winning prize on any effective line, the “egg” symbol does not stop on the effective line. When each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated to stop the “egg” symbol on any of the active lines, any of the symbols for the small role prize and the replay prize (“cherry” symbol and “watermelon” The “symbol” does not stop on the active line. Therefore, when each stop switch 72 to 74 is operated so as not to miss the small prize winning, the RT winning cannot be established, and when each stop switch 72 to 74 is operated to establish the RT winning. Will miss one of the small roles (cherry, watermelon, special role).

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  If you win a special role, if the combination of special role symbols stops on the active line, the medal will be paid out as a special role winning combination, and if the eggplant symbol stops side by side on the active line, the RT winning will be established The gaming state shifts to the RT game. In this way, even when one winning combination is won, the benefit given by the stop result of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is changed, so that each reel 42L, In the slot machine 10 that performs stop control of 42M and 42R, the stop results of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be diversified. This is because the winning / failing of the combination does not uniquely correspond to the stop result of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress monotonous playing games.

  By adopting a configuration in which a privilege with a different degree of advantage can be given when a special role is won, it becomes possible to allow the player to select which of the stop switches 72 to 74 to receive a privilege, It is possible to prevent the slot machine from being actively participating in a game from being diluted in a game that is repeatedly performed. In addition, it is possible to provide a clear difference in the award granted by making one award a privilege for medal payout and the other award for a game state transition without medal payout. Become. Therefore, the player can be prompted to select which winning switch to operate the stop switches 72 to 74, and each stop switch 72 to 74 to stop the “eggplant” symbol on the active line. It is possible to drive the willingness to operate.

  Here, the difference in the advantageous degree between the special combination winning and the RT winning in the case where three medals are bet and all five combination lines become active lines will be described. When the special combination winning is established, 15 medals are paid out, and when the RT winning is established, the medals are not paid out, but the game shifts to the RT game. When shifting to the RT game, it is possible to expect an increase of about 55 medals until the RT game ends. Therefore, it can be said that when the special combination winning is made, it is more advantageous for the player to establish the RT winning than to establish the special winning. In addition, a game that does not win any role occurs with a probability of about 1 / 1.4 under the normal game, while a game that wins any role only about 1 / 536,536 under the RT game occurs. do not do. Therefore, when the game is played 30 times after the special role winning is established, there is a high possibility that the medals owned by the player will decrease, while when the game is played 30 times after the RT winning is established. There is a high possibility that approximately 55 medals will increase due to the RT game. Also from this point, it can be said that when the special role winning is achieved, it is more advantageous for the player to establish the RT winning than to win the special winning.

  By the way, it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in medals owned by the player. For this reason, it is considered that when a special role is won, a game is played with the expectation that an RT prize will be established rather than a special prize. However, the special combination has a preset stop switch to be operated as the first stop command. If the stop switch actually operated first does not coincide with the preset stop switch, the RT prize is established. It has a configuration that does not. In other words, when a special combination is won, it is necessary to make a correct answer in the order of pressing the stop switch in order to establish an RT prize. Therefore, in order to establish a special winning combination, it is sufficient to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the special combining symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. In addition to aiming at the symbol, the pressing order of the stop switches 72 to 74 must also be considered. Therefore, in order to establish the RT prize, in addition to the skill of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the symbol, an element of the player's luck of correctly answering in the push order is added. As a result, the stop switches 72 to 74 are used to establish either the special role winning that can be established depending on the skill of the player regardless of the luck or the RT winning that requires luck in addition to the skill of the player. It is possible for the player to select whether to operate according to the situation or the like, and monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed. For example, if you want to earn medals reliably under the situation where there are few remaining medals you own, operate the stop switches 72-74 to establish a special role winning and acquire more medals in situations where you have many medals. If the player wants to win, the player can select which winning goal he or she wants to win according to the situation at that time, such as operating the stop switches 72 to 74 to make the RT winning.

  When a special combination winning is established, a privilege is given that 15 medals are paid out, and when an RT winning is established, a merit that is transferred to the RT game without being awarded a medal is given It was. In such a configuration, for example, in a situation where there is no time left for a subsequent game due to circumstances such as closing of a store, when an RT prize is established, no medal payout is performed, whereas when a special role prize is established, 15 cards are awarded. A medal can be paid out. On the other hand, in the situation where there is still time to play 30 games, 15 medals will be paid out when the special role winning is established, while about 55 medals are expected when the RT winning is established. can do. In other words, when a special role winning is established, fewer medals can be obtained in a shorter time than when an RT winning is established. When an RT winning is established, a special role winning is obtained. Many medals can be obtained although it takes a long time compared with the case where it is established. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to make a selection according to the playable game time, and it is possible for the player to enjoy the game regardless of the length of the playable game time.

  By preparing three types of special roles 1 to 3 as special roles in advance and storing the operation order corresponding to each special role in advance, it becomes possible to diversify the operation order with a relatively simple configuration. It is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load of the main control device 131. For example, even if only one special role is prepared in advance and only one push order is stored in advance, a stop switch is provided to the player if it is suggested to match the push order in the challenge effect. It becomes possible to consider the pushing order of 72-74, and it becomes possible to suppress the monotonization of a game. However, in such a configuration, it is possible for the player who has experienced the challenge presentation more than once to grasp how the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated in order to establish the RT prize. There is a possibility that the monotony of the game cannot be sufficiently suppressed. Moreover, in order to eliminate such a concern, it is possible to prepare a plurality of push orders in advance and perform a lottery to determine the push order at the time of winning the special role. However, in such a configuration, it is necessary to newly perform a lottery process for determining the pressing order after the lottery process is performed, and the processing load of the main control device 131 is increased. Therefore, by preparing three types of special roles 1 to 3 as special roles in advance and storing the operation order corresponding to each special role in advance, it becomes possible to eliminate any of the above concerns. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game with a simple configuration.

  Regardless of which of the special roles is won, the player will be able to stop the “Nasu” symbol on the active line and establish an RT prize. It is possible to maintain the superiority of. If the combination of symbols that will result in RT winning is different depending on the selected special role, in addition to missing due to incorrect answer in the pressing order, it is possible that there will be a failure due to a wrong design. This is because, in the configuration in which the eggplant symbols are associated with each other, no omission occurs due to an error in the symbol to be aimed at, and therefore the frequency of occurrence of omission can be suppressed. In addition, by associating each special role with the “eggplant” symbol, a player who expects the establishment of the RT prize may operate the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “eggplant” symbol while considering the pressing order. Thus, it is possible to inspire the willingness to challenge in order of pushing in order to establish the RT prize instead of surely establishing the special role prize.

  In order to establish a special winning combination, it is necessary to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special winning combination on the effective line. That is, a combination of “watermelon” symbol, “watermelon” symbol, and “BAR” symbol is formed on the effective line if special role 1 is won, and “watermelon” symbol, “watermelon” if special character 2 is won. The combination of symbols “7” and symbols “7” must be formed on the effective line. If the special role 3 is selected, the combination of “watermelon” symbol, “watermelon” symbol, and “youth” symbol must be formed on the effective line. . That is, each special combination is associated with a combination of individual symbols as a special combination prize. When operating the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the RT prize, there is a pleasure to consider the pressing order. On the other hand, when operating the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the special combination prize, such a pleasure is enjoyed. not exist. Therefore, with regard to the special role winning that can establish a winning depending on the skill of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the symbol, it is possible to determine what kind of winning mode by associating the combination of symbols according to each special role. It is possible to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 while expecting to be formed, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game even when the player selects establishment of the special combination prize. In addition, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the stop appearance when the establishment of the special combination winning is selected.

  For the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, each special role is associated with the same symbol, that is, the "watermelon" symbol, and for the right reel 42R, a different symbol is associated with each special role as a special role prize. It was set as the structure by which the combination of each individual symbol was matched. In such a case, it is not necessary to prepare a special combination winning-use sliding table for stopping the special combination symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M on the effective line for each special combination. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of sliding tables prepared in advance, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main control device 131. In addition, by associating the special role symbol of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M with the “watermelon” symbol, it becomes possible to share with the watermelon winning slide table, and the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be increased. It becomes possible to suppress more suitably.

  In the slip table setting process at the time of winning the special role, a slide table is set in which the special role symbol is set to stop on the active line in preference to the “eggplant” symbol. That is, in order to establish an RT prize, it is necessary to operate the stop switch at least at a timing when the special role symbol does not reach the active line. The special prize winning is a prize that can be established depending on the skill of the player, while the RT winning requires the skill and luck of the player. A game in which stop switches 72 to 74 are operated in order to establish a special combination prize, when a “slipper table” is set in such a way that the “egg” symbol is set to stop on the active line in preference to the special combination symbol. Contrary to the intention of the person, there is a case where the “egg” symbol is stopped on the active line, and the chance of missing is increased, and the act of selecting the special role winning with a small advantage is diluted. On the other hand, a player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish an RT prize is considered to play a game on the assumption that a failure will occur if the correct answer is not made in the push order. Therefore, if the special role symbol is configured to stop on the active line in preference to the eggplant symbol, even if the special role symbol stops on the active line instead of the eggplant symbol, it is incorrect in the push order. The other stop switches 72 to 74 can be operated to convince the player and establish a special winning combination. As a result of the above, even if the player chooses to win any winnings by setting a sliding table that is set so that the special role symbol stops on the active line in preference to the eggplant symbol It becomes possible to ensure the superiority of the player.

  In the smooth table setting process, the special table symbol is set to stop on the active line in preference to the “eggplant” symbol, while in the second smooth table change process, the “eggplant” symbol is the active line. If the answer is correct in the order of pressing, the “sallet” symbol is changed to the RT winning slide table that is set to stop on the active line in preference to the special role symbol. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably establish the RT prize while the stop drive control is performed so that the special combination prize is preferentially established.

  When a special role is won, a challenge effect is taught to teach the result. By adopting such a configuration, when the special combination is won, the player is prompted to select which winning combination to operate the stop switches 72 to 74, and what is the case when the RT winning is achieved. It becomes possible to consider whether to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 in the pressing order. Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid such a configuration from being wasted despite the fact that a special configuration has been prepared that an RT prize can be established if the pressing order is correct when a special role is selected. It becomes. If it is configured not to teach special role winning, it is common for regular players to always perform forward push operations, so setting the push order may be useless. Because it is expensive.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with a special role symbol and an eggplant symbol so that they can reach the effective line only when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a predetermined timing. Further, regarding the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, when each stop switch 72 to 74 is operated aiming at the “watermelon” symbol which is a special role symbol, the “eggplant” symbol does not reach the effective line, and “ When each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated aiming at the eggplant symbol, the “watermelon” symbol and the eggplant symbol are arranged apart from each other so that the “watermelon” symbol does not reach the effective line. Therefore, the player operates the left stop switch 72 and the middle stop switch 73 after deciding whether to aim for the “watermelon” symbol to achieve the special role winning or to determine the “eggplant” symbol to establish the RT winning. There is a need. That is, by using the above-described symbol arrangement, it is possible to allow the player to select which winning switch to operate the stop switches 72 to 74, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  By arranging the “eggplant” symbols on the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M at least six symbols away from the “watermelon” symbols, the number of slide tables prepared in advance can be reduced, and the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be reduced. Can be prevented from increasing. For these reels 42L and 42M, one slide table can be prepared without separately preparing a slide table for preferentially stopping the special role symbol on the effective line and a slide table for preferentially stopping the eggplant symbol on the effective line. This is because the table can be set so that one of the “egg” symbol and the special role symbol is stopped on the active line. That is, the special combination winning table and the RT winning table can be shared, and it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main controller 131.

  On the right reel 42R, the "BAR" symbol which is the special character 1 symbol, the "7" symbol which is the special character 2 symbol, and the "youth" symbol which is the special character 3 symbol are arranged adjacent to positions 8-10. Has been. That is, in the slot machine 10 having 5 patterns as the reel stop mode, the special role symbols are arranged so as to be within the range of 5 symbols. By adopting such a configuration, if the player chooses to establish a special role winning rather than an RT winning under the challenge production, the special role winning may be due to a mistake in the special role design to be aimed at. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a failure that does not hold.

  The special role winning flag is reset in the determination end process. In other words, unlike the BB winning that is valid until winning is established, the special winning combination is invalidated when the game ends regardless of whether the special winning or RT winning is established. By adopting such a configuration, in order to avoid missing, it is necessary to establish a special role winning or RT winning in a game that has been won as a special role, and it is possible to make a player actively participate in the game. As in the case of BB, if the special combination winning is valid until either the special combination winning or the RT winning is established, each stop switch 72˜ 74 is considered to be operated, and there is a possibility that the value of the special winning combination will be diluted. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the special combination winning is invalid only for the game, either winning is established or the special winning combination is invalidated without any winning. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to carefully select which of the stop switches 72 to 74 should be operated in order to establish a winning combination in the game in which the special role is won, and the impression that the player is actively participating in the game is rare Can be suppressed.

  By adopting a configuration in which a special combination winning and an RT winning can be established when a special combination is won, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the game. Certainly, even if the RT combination is set as the determination combination and the determination of whether or not the RT combination is repeated when the special combination is won, the special combination winning and the RT winning can be achieved in one game. It is possible to produce. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to repeatedly determine whether or not the winning combination is made, and the processing load related to the winning lottery increases. On the other hand, in the case of the slot machine 10 in which the special combination winning and the RT winning can be established if the special combination is won without setting the RT combination, the special combination winning and the RT winning can be established by determining whether or not the single combination is successful. Since it becomes a situation, it becomes possible to suppress that the processing load regarding a lottery of a combination increases.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the first embodiment, three types of special roles are set and the push order corresponding to each special role is stored in advance. However, only one type is set as the special role and the push order is set. May be determined by performing a lottery process separately. Even with this configuration, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. However, since it is necessary to separately perform the process of determining the pressing order, there is a concern that the processing load of the main controller 131 increases.

  (B) In the first embodiment, the “watermelon” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are associated with each special role, while the right reel 42R has a different symbol associated with each special role. A different symbol may be associated with each special role for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. For example, if the “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, or “7” symbol is stopped side by side on the active line, the special role 1 winning is established, and the “Replay” symbol, the “Replay” symbol, the “BAR” symbol, If you stop side by side on the active line, you will receive a special role 2 prize, and if you stop side by side on the "Bell", "Bell", or "Youth" pattern, you will receive a special part 3 prize. It becomes the composition which becomes. Alternatively, there may be a configuration in which each of the special combinations is associated with a combination of specific symbols while having three types of special combinations 1 to 3 as the combination for determining whether or not it is correct. In other words, regardless of which of the special roles is won, the special role winning is established when the “watermelon” symbol, the “watermelon” symbol, the “7” symbol and the active line are stopped.

  (C) In the first embodiment, when a special combination is won, if the combination of special combination symbols stops on the effective line, a special combination winning will be established, and the eggplant symbol will be displayed on the effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and any configuration may be used as long as a winning combination having a different degree of advantage can be established when a predetermined combination is won. For example, a configuration in which a watermelon prize and an RT prize can be established when a watermelon is won, or a cherry prize and an RT prize can be established in a case where a cherry is won, is possible. In other words, in the situation where a special role is won, if a prize (medal payout) to which a privilege with a small degree of advantage is lost is missed, a prize (RT game) to which a privilege with a large degree of advantage is granted if the answer is correct in the push order. Any configuration is acceptable.

  (D) In the first embodiment, if the symbol arrangement of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is not stopped on the active line unless the stop switches 72-74 are operated at a predetermined timing. In addition, although the “eggplant” symbol is not arranged on the effective line, the symbol arrangement is not limited to such a configuration. If the stop switches 72 to 74 are not operated at a predetermined timing, the special role symbol is on the effective line. Any configuration that does not stop is acceptable. That is, the “eggplant” symbols may be arranged on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R so that the symbol interval is 4 symbols or less. In such a configuration, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a timing at which the special role symbol does not stop on the effective line, the “eggplant” symbol stops on the effective line.

  (E) In the first embodiment, the right stop switch 74 is placed at the timing when the symbol arrangement of the right reel 42R reaches the predetermined effective line with the "7" symbol or the "BAR" symbol as the special role symbol. Although it has been configured so that the “egg” symbol can be reached on this effective line when operated, such a configuration is changed and a “cherry” symbol, which is a non-privileged symbol, is placed at the position of No. 13. To do. In such a configuration, in any of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at the timing when the special role symbol reaches the effective line, the “eggplant” symbol becomes the effective line. If the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a timing when the “egg” symbol stops on the effective line without stopping upward, the special role symbol may not stop on the effective line. Therefore, there is no need to prepare in advance a sliding table that is set to stop on the active line with priority on the special role symbol and a sliding table that is set to stop on the active line with priority on the eggplant symbol. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main controller 131.

  More specifically, the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured such that the “eggplant” symbol and the special role symbol are separated by at least four symbols or more. Furthermore, in a configuration in which a plurality of effective lines are set in a visible range from the display windows 31L to 31R, the special role symbol and the eggplant symbol “(the maximum number of symbols on which the reel can be slid)” + (The number of symbols per reel that stops in a range where each effective line can be set, that is, the number of symbols per circuit body that stops at a position where the effective position setting means can set each effective position) -1 "symbol ( In other words, it may be configured to be spaced apart by 6 symbols). This is because when the stop switch is operated aiming at one of the symbols, the other symbol can be prevented from stopping on one of the effective lines. Specifically, in the case of a slot machine in which the reels can be stopped after sliding up to a maximum of 4 symbols and each effective line is set in the range of 2 symbols in the upper and middle stages, the special role symbol “ What is necessary is just to arrange | position 5 or more symbols (= 4 + 2-1) symbols between the eggplant symbols. In addition, in the case of a slot machine that is configured to stop as it is when the stop switch is operated (the reel does not slip) and sets the effective line only in the middle stage, there is another between the “cherry” symbol and the “eggplant” symbol. It is sufficient to arrange more than 0 (= 0 + 1−1) symbols. That is, in such a configuration, the “cherry” symbol and the “eggplant” symbol may be adjacent to each other.

  (F) In the first embodiment, the special role symbol and the eggplant symbol are separated by disposing another symbol such as a “bell” symbol between the special role symbol and the eggplant symbol. However, the special role symbol and the eggplant symbol may be separated by arranging a predetermined number of blank areas corresponding to one symbol between the special role symbol and the eggplant symbol. For example, the “watermelon” symbol is arranged at the 5th position of the left reel 42L, the “eggplant” symbol is arranged at the 12th position, and the symbols are not arranged from the 6th position to the 11th position. Even in such a configuration, it is obvious that the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (G) In the first embodiment, the cherry winning is established when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line. However, this configuration is changed. The “cherry” symbol is placed on the middle reel 42M so that it can reach the effective line when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a predetermined timing, and the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the effective line. In this case, a cherry winning is established. Alternatively, the “cherry” symbol is arranged on the right reel 42R so that the right cherry can be reached when the right stop switch 74 is operated at a predetermined timing, and the “cherry” symbol of the right reel 42R is on the effective line. It is assumed that a cherry prize is established when it stops.

  (H) In the first embodiment, the cherry winning is established when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line. However, the “cherry” of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M is used. It is good also as a structure where a cherry winning is achieved when a symbol stops along with an effective line, and a cherry winning is achieved when the "cherry" symbol of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R stops along with an effective line It is good also as composition to do.

  (I) In the first embodiment, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are separated from each other by three symbols and arranged on the left reel 42L. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol may be arranged adjacent to each other. In other words, any configuration may be used as long as the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are arranged within the same number of symbols as the number of reel stop modes. If the “watermelon” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are arranged so as to be spaced apart from the number of symbols less than three symbols, the operation timing of the stop switch that avoids missing can be relaxed. For example, when the “cherry” symbol is arranged at the 4th position of the left reel 42L and the “watermelon” symbol is arranged at the 5th position, it is 4 after the 1st symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. If the left stop switch 72 is operated before the number “Cherry” symbol reaches the active line, each symbol that becomes the small role winning and replay winning can be reached on the predetermined active line. .

  In a configuration in which a plurality of effective lines are set in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window 31L, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are expressed as “(maximum number of symbols on which the reel can slide) + (each The number of symbols per reel that stops within the range in which the effective line can be set, that is, the number of symbols per circuit body that stops at a position where the effective position setting means can set each effective position) ”(ie, 7 symbols) Any configuration may be used as long as it is arranged within the range.

  (J) In the first embodiment, one or two special role symbols and eggplant symbols are arranged on each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. However, the number to be arranged is arbitrary. However, if the number to be arranged is increased, restrictions on arranging other symbols increase, and there is a concern that the degree of freedom in design regarding the symbol arrangement is lowered.

  (K) In the first embodiment, if the BB winning flag is not carried over, the challenge effect is always performed when the special role is won, but a predetermined probability (for example, 2 minutes) when the special role is won It is good also as a structure which performs challenge production in 1). In such a configuration, there is a possibility that a special role will be won and an RT prize will be established even in a situation where challenge production is not performed, so it is possible to suppress the normal game from becoming monotonous be able to. In addition, if the special role winning is not performed and the challenge effect is not performed, if the configuration is such that the special role winning is notified after all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, the game at normal time becomes more monotonous. Can be suppressed.

  Note that, in a configuration in which an RT prize can be established even when a challenge effect is not performed under the special role winning, it is desirable to use the symbol arrangement shown in the first embodiment. In other words, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at the timing when the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning arrive on the effective line, the “eggplant” symbol does not reach the effective line, and “eggplant” When the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at the timing when the symbol reaches the effective line, the symbol arrangement is such that the watermelon winning and the cherry winning are missed. By using such a symbol arrangement, it is possible to avoid losing the meaning that the special combination winning and the RT winning may be established at the time of winning the special combination. If the “Cherry” symbol or “Watermelon” symbol is placed on the active line when the stop switches 72-74 are operated with the aim of the “Nas” symbol, the Cherry or Watermelon award will be missed. This is because it is considered that the opportunity to operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is significantly reduced in order to establish a special prize winning.

  (L) In the first embodiment, when a special combination is won, either 15 medal payouts or a transition to an RT game can be given as a privilege. However, the present invention is limited to this configuration. It is not a thing and what is necessary is just the structure which can provide the privilege from which an advantage degree differs. For example, either 4 medal payouts or 15 medal payouts may be given as a privilege, or a privilege that shifts to an RT game until a game is played 10 times after winning a prize, It is good also as a structure which can be provided with either of the privilege which transfers to RT game until a game is performed 30 times after winning a prize.

  (M) It is good also as a structure which transfers to the gaming state from which an advantage degree differs by the case where special prize winning is achieved and RT winning is achieved. For example, the game state is shifted to the special game state until 30 games are played regardless of which winning is achieved, but the player has a different degree of advantage in the special game state. A specific example will be described below.

  When the special role winning is established, the small role and BB are won with the same probability as under the normal game, and the re-game is shifted to the first RT game with a probability of about 1/4. When winning is achieved, the small RT and BB are won with the same probability as that under the normal game, and the re-game is shifted to the second RT game which is won with a probability of about 1 / 1.2. In such a configuration, the player's degree of advantage can be made different depending on the difference in re-game winning probability (difference in the probability of losing no winning combination).

  The first bell game in which when the special role winning is achieved, the bell winning probability is changed from about 7.0 / 1 to about 1/2, and 5 medals are paid out when the bell winning is established. When the RT prize is established, the bell winning probability is changed from about 7.0 / 1 to about 2.0 / 1, and 10 medals are paid out when the Bell prize is established. The configuration is shifted to a two-bell game. In such a configuration, the player's degree of advantage can be varied depending on the difference in the number of medals to be paid out when the Bell prize is established.

  When the special role winning is established, when the transition to the first high probability game in which the re-game winning probability is changed from about 7.3 to about 1/2. Is configured to shift to the second high-probability game in which the bell winning probability is changed from about 1 / 7.0 to about 1 / 2.0. In such a configuration, it is possible to make a difference in the number of medals that can be expected in each high-probability game due to the difference in the combination in which the winning probability is changed to a high probability, and it is possible to vary the player's degree of advantage .

  Needless to say, the above examples may be used in combination.

  (N) In the first embodiment, the RT game is configured to end when 30 games are played or BB is won. However, the RT game is not limited to this configuration. The termination condition of is arbitrary. Therefore, the configuration may be such that the RT game ends only when 30 games are played, or the RT game ends when 30 games are played or when a BB winning is achieved. good.

  (O) In the first embodiment, the RT game continues until 30 games are played unless the BB is won when the RT winning is established, but continues until 50 games are played. It is good also as a structure which continues until it wins BB. Or it is good also as a structure which continues until 15 games are played. In addition, since about 55 medals can be expected in 30 games when the game is shifted to the RT game, about 1.8 medals can be expected per game in the RT game. Therefore, in order to achieve a configuration in which the player's advantage (the amount of profit) is greater when the RT winning is established than when the special winning combination is established, the RT game may be continued for nine or more games.

  (P) In the first embodiment, even when any special combination is won, the game state shifts to the RT game as an RT prize is established when the “eggplant” symbols are stopped on the active line. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the combination of symbols for establishing the RT prize is different for each special combination. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to change the target symbol in consideration of the pressing order of the stop switches 72 to 74 under the challenge effect, so there is a concern that the frequency of occurrence of missing may increase.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, when the special combination is won, the special combination winning in which the medal is paid out and the RT winning in which the gaming state is shifted can be established, and the winning combination is determined. Although the RT role is not set, in addition to the special role, an RT role that can establish only an RT prize may be set, or a special dedicated that can establish only a special role prize A combination may be set. That is, in addition to the specific combination that can establish the first prize and the second prize, a dedicated combination that can establish only one prize may be set.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, it is possible to establish a second special combination winning in which medals are paid out and a KB winning in which the game state shifts to a small combination bonus (hereinafter also referred to as “KB”) game. A configuration in which a second special combination that can establish only the second special combination winning in addition to the KB combination will be described. Since the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the points different from the first embodiment will be described here.

  FIG. 30 shows a symbol array attached to each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R.

  As in the first embodiment, the symbols are “Replay” (for example, the 20th of the left reel 42L), “Bell” (for example, the 19th of the left reel 42L), “Youth” (for example, 18th of the left reel 42L), “cherry” design (eg, 17th of the left reel 42L), “eggplant” design (eg, 13th of the left reel 42L), “watermelon” design (eg, 5 of the left reel 42L) No.), “7” symbols (for example, the fourth of the left reel 42L), and “BAR” symbols (for example, the third of the left reel 42L). However, the number of various symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the arrangement order thereof, and the like are completely different from those of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 31 shows a combination of symbols for winning and the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  As the small role winning in which medals are paid out, there are a bell winning, a watermelon winning, a second special role winning, and a cherry winning. When the "Bell" symbol is stopped side by side on the active line, 11 medals are paid out as a bell prize. When the "Watermelon" symbol is stopped side by side on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. . In addition, when stopped on the active line in parallel with the “eggplant” symbol, “eggplant” symbol, and “BAR” symbol from the left, the “special eggplant” symbol, “eggplant” symbol, “7” "If you stop alongside the symbol, you will receive a second special role 2 prize, and if you stop alongside the" Nasal "symbol," Nasal "symbol, or the" Youth "symbol, you will receive a second special role 3 prize. A medal is paid out. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry winning.

  There are a BB prize and a KB prize as state transition prizes in which the game state transitions. When the “7” symbol is stopped side by side on the active line or when the “BAR” symbol is stopped side by side, the gaming state shifts to the BB game as a BB winning. Further, when the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the KB game as a KB prize. However, even if the combination of these symbols stops on the active line, no medal payout is performed. That is, when the BB prize is established, the gaming state only shifts to the BB game, and when the KB prize is established, the gaming state only shifts to the KB game.

  Furthermore, when the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped along the active line from the left, a re-game win is awarded. When the re-game winning is established, the medal payout and the state transition are not performed, but the player can play the next game without reducing the medal possessed and without inserting the medal.

  In addition, only when the gaming state is an RB game, 15 medals will be paid out as a JAC prize when stopping on the active line alongside the “Replay”, “Replay” and “7” symbols from the left. Is done.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the BB symbol combination is a symbol combination for a BB prize, that is, a “7” symbol combination or a “BAR” symbol combination. Further, the symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R forming the winning are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the second special combination 1 symbol forming the second special combination 1 winning is the “eggplant” design of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M and the “BAR” design of the right reel 42R. Therefore, for example, the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 42R may be referred to as a BB symbol, a second special role 1 symbol, or a KB symbol depending on the lottery result. The same applies to other symbols.

  Next, normal processing in the present embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bet has reached the maximum number (that is, 3). If the maximum number of medals is bet, it is determined in step S1602 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S1601 and step S1602 are YES, the lottery process in step S1603, the reel control process in step S1604, the medal payout process in step S1605, and the bonus game process in step S1606 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S1601. On the other hand, if the maximum number of medals has not been bet in step S1601, or if the start lever 71 has not been operated in step S1602, the process returns to step S1601. That is, in the present embodiment, the game can be played only when the maximum number of medals is bet.

  Next, the lottery process in step S1603 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, the outline of the same points as those of the first embodiment will be described, and the points of difference will be described in detail.

  In step S701, a lottery table for determination of success / failure is selected based on the current setting state and gaming state of the slot machine 10. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. When “Setting 1” is selected, the lottery table having the lowest BB winning probability is selected, and when “Setting 6” is selected. The lottery table with the highest BB winning probability is selected. The game state is any one of a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and a KB game, and a lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected.

  FIG. 33 is a lottery table selected in the “setting 1” base game. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of winning combinations to be determined are set, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning value and a point value PV is set. Has been. That is, in the lottery table selected in the base game, it is determined whether or not there are eleven types of replay, cherry, bell, watermelon, second special combination 1 to second special combination 3, KB1 to KB3, and BB. , 1 to 11 are set. Here, although there are only one combination of symbols for establishing the KB prize, as shown in FIG. 31, three combinations of KB1 to KB3 are set as combinations for determining whether or not the lottery is successful. ing. In the case of the present embodiment, when one of KB1 to KB3 is won, it is possible to establish a KB prize and any one of the second special role 1 prize to the second special role 3 prize. Because.

  After selecting the lottery table, in steps S702 to S707, the winning / no-going determination of the winning combination is performed using the random number value latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated and the point value PV set in the lottery table. If it is determined that the winning is made, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set. In the determination of the winning combination of the next game after carrying over the BB winning flag, the winning determination of the small combination or replay is performed, but the determination of whether or not the BB and KB1 to KB3 are performed is not performed.

  When the lottery table shown in FIG. 33 is selected, the winning probability of each combination is about 1/300 for BB, about 1 / 7.3 for the replay winning probability, and about 1/10 for the bell winning probability. Cherry and watermelon winning probability is 1/128, second special role winning probability is approximately 1/383, and KB winning probability is approximately 1/383, respectively. Furthermore, the probability of winning one of the second special roles is about 1/128, and the probability of winning one of the KBs is also about 1/128.

  After determining whether or not the winning combination is achieved, in step S708, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table for reel stop control is performed.

  In the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag is not set or when only the BB winning flag is set, the first winning number uniquely corresponding to the winning flag is set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. Then, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the first winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. At this time, the second special role winning flag (that is, any one of the second special role 1 winning flag to the second special role 3 winning flag) and the KB winning flag (that is, any one of the KB1 winning flag to the KB3 winning flag). When a winning flag other than (winning flag) is set, the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R stop in the middle so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag stops at either the upper or lower stage for the left reel 42L. Set the sliding table set to do. If the winning flag is not set, a slip table in which no winning mode is established is set.

  When the first winning number indicating that one of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won is set, the following sliding table is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153.

  If the second special combination 1 is won, the second special combination 1 symbol is set to stop at either the upper or lower level for the left reel 42L, and to stop at the middle level for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R. Set the smoothed table. If the second special combination 2 is won, the second special combination 1 symbol is set to stop at either the upper or lower stage for the middle reel 42M, and to stop at the middle stage for the left reel 42L and the right reel 42R. Set the smoothed table. If the second special combination 3 is won, the second special combination 1 symbol is set to stop at either the upper stage or the lower stage for the right reel 42R, and to stop at the middle stage for the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M. Set the smoothed table.

  In other words, when one of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won, the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is set to stop at the upper or lower level according to the selected second special combination. Set a slide table with different reels. This is a device for performing a navigation effect with a relatively simple configuration when the second special role is won.

  When the first winning number, which means that one of KB1 to KB3 is won, is set, the following sliding table is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153.

  When KB1 is won, the KB symbol and the second special role 1 symbol are set to stop at either the upper or lower level for the left reel 42L, and for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R to stop at the middle level. Set a smooth table. If KB2 is won, the KB symbol and the second special role 2 symbol are set to stop at either the upper or lower level for the middle reel 42M, and at the middle level for the left reel 42L and the right reel 42R. Set a smooth table. When KB3 is won, the KB symbol and the second special role 3 symbol are set to stop at either the upper or lower level for the right reel 42R, and at the middle level for the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M. Set a smooth table.

  In other words, when any of KB1 to KB3 is won, the symbols corresponding to any of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 in addition to the KB symbol are set to stop at the respective positions. Set the table. Then, as in the case where one of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won, according to the selected KB, the corresponding second special combination symbol is set to stop at the upper stage or the lower stage. Set a different sliding table. This is a device for performing a navigation effect with a relatively simple configuration when KB is won.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 34 is a slip table that is set based on the first winning number when the KB2 winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that this is the sliding table that is set first when KB2 is won.

  In such a sliding table, the “7” symbol, which is the KB symbol of the left reel 42L, is set to stop in the middle stage. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the 0th “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower level, the left reel 42L slides by 3 symbols and the 3rd “BAR” symbol stops at the lower level. The 4th “7” symbol stops in the middle. However, since only one “7” symbol is arranged at the fourth position of the left reel 42L, the “7” symbol may not stop on the effective line depending on the timing when the left stop switch 72 is pressed. There is. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the 4th “7” symbol passes the lower stage and the 8th “Youth” design reaches the lower stage, the left reel 42L slips by the 4th figure. The “Replay” symbol of No. 12 stops at the lower level, and the “No eggplant” symbol of No. 13 as the second special role 2 symbol stops at the middle level. Thus, for the left reel 42L, when the KB symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage, the second special role 2 symbol is stopped in the middle stage if the second special role 2 symbol can be stopped in the middle stage. Is set to The same applies to the right reel 42R.

  In the case of the middle reel 42M, the “7” symbol as the KB symbol is set to stop at the upper or lower level. For example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the 0th “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower level, the middle reel 42M slides by 2 symbols and the second “bell” symbol stops at the lower level. The 4th “7” symbol stops at the top. If the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the third “cherry” symbol has reached the lower stage, the middle reel 42M slides by one symbol and the fourth “7” symbol stops at the lower stage. . However, depending on the timing when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed, the “7” symbol may not stop on the active line. In such a case, the “eggplant” symbol, which is the second special role 2 symbol, is either the upper row or the lower row. If it is possible to stop the crab, the “eggplant” symbol is set to stop at the upper or lower level. For example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the 4th “7” symbol passes the lower stage and the 5th “watermelon” design reaches the lower stage, the middle reel 42M slides by one symbol. The “Replay” symbol of No. 6 stops at the lower stage, and the “No eggplant” symbol of No. 8 as the second special role 2 symbol stops at the upper stage. In addition, when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the 7th “bell” symbol or the 8th “eggplant” symbol reaches the lower stage, the 8th “eggplant” design stops at the lower stage. .

  Further, in such a sliding table, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the 4th “7” symbol reaches the lower stage, the 8th “eggplant” symbol can be obtained by sliding the middle reel 42M by 2 symbols. Can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the 8 symbols can be stopped in the lower stage by sliding 4 symbols, the 4th "7" symbol will stop in the lower stage as it is. Is set. That is, in the sliding table shown in FIG. 34, the “7” symbol, which is the KB symbol, is set to stop on the active line in preference to the “eggplant” symbol, which is the second special role 2 symbol. Therefore, when KB2 is won, the second special role 2 winning can be established when it is impossible to establish the KB winning so that the KB winning can be preferentially established. It can be said that the sliding table is set so that it is possible. This is the same not only when winning KB2 but also when winning KB1 and KB3.

  Returning to the description of the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the second winning number uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set to the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. Then, the sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the second winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153.

  After performing the slip table setting process, in this embodiment, a navigation effect setting process shown in FIG. 35 is performed instead of the challenge effect setting process shown in steps S709 to S712. Here, the navigation effect is an effect that informs the player that any one of the second special role 1 winning to the second special role 3 winning can be established. Each second special combination winning in the present embodiment is configured to be established when at least the operation order of the stop switches 72 to 74 matches the preset operation order. Accordingly, when any of the second special combination winnings can be established, a navigation effect is performed to select an operation sequence of the stop switches 72 to 74 and to perform an actual operation. The player can be encouraged to face the game, and the monotonization of the game can be suppressed.

  In the navigation effect setting process, it is determined in step S1701 and step S1702 whether or not each KB winning flag or each second special role winning flag is set, and when any winning flag is not set. Ends this processing as it is. If any winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1703, and a push order flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the RAM 153. Specifically, if KB1 or the second special combination 1 is won, a push order flag indicating the first left stop operation is set, and if KB2 or the second special combination 2 is won, the middle first stop A push order flag indicating an operation is set, and when the KB3 or the second special combination 3 is won, a push order flag indicating a right first stop operation is set. That is, if KB1 or the second special combination 1 is won, either the left stop switch 72 → the middle stop switch 73 → the right stop switch 74 or the left stop switch 72 → the right stop switch 74 → the middle stop switch 73 When the stop switch is operated in the pressing order, the second special combination 1 winning can be established. In the previous slide table setting process, if the winning of KB1 or the second special role 1 is won, the left reel 42L, KB2 or the second special role 2 is won, the middle reel 42M, KB3 or the second special role 3 is winning. If it is time, the slide table set so that the KB symbol attached to the right reel 42R or the corresponding second special role symbol stops at the upper or lower level is set. Therefore, it can be said that in the slip table setting process in the case where one of KB1 to KB3 or the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won, the slip table is set assuming that the correct answer is assumed in the push order. Alternatively, it can be said that the corresponding push order is preset for KB1 to KB3 and the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3.

  After setting the push order flag, it is determined in step S1704 whether any of the KB1 winning flag to the KB3 winning flag is set. If any of the KB1 winning flag to the KB3 winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1705, a KB command is set to navigate all the second special combination winnings and the KB winnings, and the process is terminated. Here, the KB command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command, and thereby the speaker 14, the auxiliary display unit 15, and the like are started to start a navigation effect. Start drive control. More specifically, the display control device 111 causes the auxiliary display unit 15 to display the KB winning mode and the winning mode of each second special role before the operation of each of the stop switches 72 to 74 becomes effective. . Further, the display control device 111 allows the speaker 14 to output a sound indicating that the KB prize can be established regardless of the pressing order, and that the second special combination winnings cannot be established unless they are correctly answered in the pressing order. That is, the pressing order corresponding to the second special combination winning that can be established in this game is not notified.

  If any one of the second special role 1 winning flag to the second special role 3 winning flag is set (step S1704 is NO), the process proceeds to step S1706, and the second special role winning corresponding to the winning combination is determined. In order to navigate the pushing order, the second special combination command corresponding to the winning combination is set, and this processing is terminated. Here, the second special combination command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command, and thereby the speaker 14 and the auxiliary display unit start the navigation effect. Drive control of 15 etc. is started. More specifically, the display control device 111 causes the auxiliary display unit 15 to display the second special combination winning that can be established in the current game before the operation of each of the stop switches 72 to 74 becomes effective. . In addition, the display control device 111 drives the speaker 14 and the like to notify the stop switch to be operated first by voice and lamp.

  Next, the reel control process in step S1604 will be described. The reel control process differs from the first embodiment in a part of the slide table first change process, the slide table second change process, and the payout determination process.

  If it is determined in step S1003 of the sliding table first change process that the push order flag is set, in this embodiment, either KB1 to KB3 or second special combination 1 to second special combination 3 is won. Means that In such a case, the push order determination process shown in FIG. 36 is performed instead of the push order determination process in steps S1004 to S1006.

  In the push order determination process, first, in step S1801, it is determined based on the push order flag and the actual stop operation whether or not the answer is correct in the push order. For example, if the second special combination 1 or KB1 is won, the push order flag indicating the first left stop operation is set, and therefore it is determined whether the operated stop switch is the left stop switch 72 or not. . If the correct answers have been made in the order of pressing, the correct answer flag is set in the RAM 153 in step S1802, and this process ends without changing the sliding table. This is because, in the previous slide table setting process, a slide table is set on the assumption that correct answers will be made in the push order.

  On the other hand, if the correct answer is not obtained, the process proceeds to step S1803, and it is determined whether or not one of KB1 to KB3 is won. If one of KB1 to KB3 is won, the process proceeds to step S1804, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a KB winning slide table for establishing a KB winning. This process ends. Specifically, if the correct answer is not obtained, the position where the KB symbol can be stopped is changed to a plurality of sliding tables set for a reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. This is a contrivance for reducing the frequency of occurrence of missing items. The slip table shown in FIG. 34 will be described as an example. If the right stop switch 74 is pressed when the 11th “BAR” symbol, which is the KB symbol of the right reel 42R, has reached the lower stage, Since the reel 42R stops after sliding three symbols, the “BAR” symbol does not stop on the active line. That is, when the right reel 42R is stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 34, the right stop switch 74 is operated at a timing at which the “BAR” symbol as the KB symbol can be stopped on the effective line. Regardless, you will miss the KB prize. This means that when any one of KB1 to KB3 is won, not only the second special combination winning but also the KB winning is not established, and the frequency of missing is increased. Therefore, if one of the KB1 to KB3 is won and the correct answer is not given in the pushing order, the stop position of the KB symbol is set to a plurality of KB winning slides set for the reels corresponding to the operated stop switch. I am going to change to a table.

  If it is determined in step S1803 that none of KB1 to KB3 has been won, the push order flag is set based on the winning of any of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3. Means that. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1805, where the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip-out slip table for preventing any winning mode from being established, and this process is terminated. That is, if the correct answer is not made in the order of pressing in the situation where one of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won, a missed out will occur.

  In the second change process of the slip table performed after the reels are stopped, if it is determined in step S1104 that the push order flag is set, the chance effect process shown in steps S1108 to S1112 is replaced with the process shown in FIG. Performs navigation processing.

  In the navigation effect processing, in step S1901, it is determined based on the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped in the lower row whether or not there is a possibility that the second special combination winning corresponding to the set winning flag is established. . That is, in the navigation effect processing after the first stop command, it is determined whether or not the second special role symbol corresponding to the winning flag is stopped on the active line. In the navigation effect processing after the second stop command, Then, it is determined whether or not the second special role symbol corresponding to the winning flag is stopped side by side on the active line. If there is a possibility that the second special combination winning corresponding to the set winning flag is established, the process proceeds to step S1902, and it is determined whether or not the correct answer flag is set. If the correct answer flag is set, the process advances to step S1903, the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the second special combination winning slide table, and the process is terminated. Here, the second special role winning slide table is set with a plurality of positions where the second special role symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped, and the second special role symbol is prioritized over the KB symbol. This is a slip table set to stop on the line, that is, a slip table set when one of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 is won.

  In other words, not only when the second special role is won, but also when the KB is won, if the correct answer can be made and the second special role winning can be established, the second table is set as the second table. Change to special table winning special table. In other words, in the situation where one of the KBs is won, if the correct answer is made in the push order and the second special role symbol stops on the active line, the second special role is controlled from the stop control that preferentially establishes the KB prize. It can be said that the control is changed to stop control that preferentially establishes a winning.

  If it is determined in step S1901 that there is no possibility that the second special combination winning corresponding to the winning flag set in step S1901 will be established, or if it is determined in step S1902 that the correct answer flag is not set, step Proceeding to S1904, it is determined based on the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage whether or not there is a possibility that the KB prize is established. In other words, in the navigation effect processing after the first stop command, it is determined whether or not the KB symbol is stopped on the active line. In the navigation effect processing after the second stop command, the KB symbol is on the active line. It is determined whether or not they are stopped side by side. If there is a possibility of winning a KB prize, it is determined in step S1905 whether one of the KBs has been won. If one of the KBs has been won, the process proceeds to step S1906, the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the KB winning slide table, and this process is terminated. In other words, when there is no possibility that the second special combination winning will be established under the situation where KB is won, stop control capable of establishing the KB winning is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1904 that there is no possibility of winning a KB prize, or if it is determined in step S1905 that the KB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1907 and the slip table is stored in the RAM 153. The slip table set in the area 153b is changed to a slip-out slip table, and this process is terminated.

  In the payout determination process performed after all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, if it is determined in step S1302 that neither the re-game winning or the small role winning is established, the processing is replaced with the processing in steps S1309 to S1313. Then, the KB determination process shown in FIG. 38 is performed.

  In the KB determination process, it is determined in step S2001 whether a KB prize has been established. If the KB winning is established, the process proceeds to step S2002, and it is determined whether or not any of the KB winning flags is set. If none of the KB winning flags is set, in step S2003, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Thereafter, in step S2004, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated, and the process waits until the reset switch 123 is operated. If the reset switch 123 is operated, the process proceeds to step S2005 to return from the error state and start the subsequent processing.

  If it is determined in step S2002 that any one of the KB winning flags is set, or if the error state is returned in step S2004, the process proceeds to step S2005, and the KB is set to shift the gaming state to the KB game. A start process is performed, and this process ends. In the KB start process, a KB setting flag is set to make a KB game which is a kind of special gaming state. Further, 1 is set to the remaining KB game counter for counting the number of remaining games of the KB game.

  Here, the KB game will be briefly described. The KB game is a game in which a KB game lottery table set exclusively for the KB game is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each role is determined based on the lottery table. Then, the KB game ends when a predetermined number of games (one time in the present embodiment) are played.

  FIG. 39 is a KB game lottery table selected under the KB game. In the KB game lottery table, unlike the lottery table selected under the base game (hereinafter referred to as “base game lottery table”), the replays, KB1 to KB3, and BB are set as the roles to be judged as successful. It has not been. In addition, the point value PV of cherry, bell, and watermelon is set to double the value of each point value PV of the base game lottery table, and the point values of the second special combination 1 to the second special combination 3 PV is set to 6498, which is very high, while the set value of the base game lottery table is 171 respectively. Therefore, when shifting to the KB game, the probability of winning a small role becomes higher than the probability of winning a small role under the normal game. By the way, when you move to the KB game, you win the bell with a probability of about 1/5, the cherry and the watermelon each with a probability of 1/64, the second special role 1 to the second special role 3 Each will be elected with a probability of about 1/10.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S1605 will be described. In the medal payout process, the KB game process shown in FIG. 40 is performed instead of the RT game process (steps S1410 to S1414, see FIG. 28) performed during the RT game.

  In the KB game process, it is determined in step S2101 whether or not the KB game is in progress based on the presence or absence of the KB setting flag. If the KB setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is, and if the KB setting flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2102. In step S2102, the value of the remaining KB game counter is decremented by 1, and in step S2103, KB game end processing such as clearing the KB setting flag is performed, and this processing ends.

  Since the bonus game process in step S1606 is the same as that in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, since the present embodiment has a feature in the positional relationship between the KB symbol attached to each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R and the second special role symbol, the feature portion will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, only one “7” symbol that forms a combination of symbols for the KB prize is arranged at the fourth position. Since the reel can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, even if any of the KB winning flags is set, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 72 and 73, the “7” symbol is on the effective line. If you do not stop it, you will miss it. Incidentally, in order to stop the “7” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “7” symbol of No. 4 reaches the predetermined effective line after the “watermelon” symbol of 0 reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the stop switches 72 and 73 before reaching the line. However, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31L and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the nineteenth symbol ("bell" in the left reel 42L) is used. Even if the stop switches 72 and 73 are operated at the timing when the symbol “replay” symbol on the middle reel 42M reaches the lower line, the fourth “7” symbol can be stopped on the upper line. .

  On the left reel 42L, only one “eggplant” symbol which forms a symbol combination for each second special winning combination is arranged at the 13th position. Since the reel can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, the operation timing of the left stop switch 72 is set even when either the KB winning flag or the second special role winning flag is set and the correct answer is given in the pushing order. Depending on the situation, the eggplant symbol does not stop on the active line and is lost. By the way, in order to stop the “egg” symbol on the predetermined effective line, after the “Cherry” symbol of No. 9 reaches the predetermined effective line, the “No eggplant” symbol of No. 13 reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 before reaching the line. However, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31L and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the “Replay” symbol No. 7 reaches the lower line. Even if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the same timing, the “No. 13” symbol can be stopped on the upper line.

  Here, in the left reel 42L, 8 symbols are arranged between the “7” symbol and the “eggplant” symbol, and other symbols are arranged between the “eggplant” symbol and the “7” symbol. Are arranged in 11 symbols. Therefore, when the left stop switch 72 is operated at a timing at which the “7” symbol can be reached on any effective line, the “eggplant” symbol does not reach any effective line, When the left stop switch 72 is operated at a timing at which the “eggplant” symbol can be reached on any valid line, the “7” symbol does not reach any valid line. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish the second special combination winning, the KB winning cannot be established, and when the left stop switch 72 is operated to establish the KB winning, the second special The winning prize cannot be established. More specifically, on the left reel 42L, a “7” symbol, a “watermelon” symbol, a “bell” symbol, a “replay” symbol, and a “cherry” symbol are arranged at positions 4-9. In other words, it can be said that the left reel 42L is formed with a section in which symbols that form a prize other than the second special combination prize are formed within a range of six symbols. Therefore, if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the timing when the 4th “7” symbol arrives on the lower line, winnings other than the second special combination winnings can be established. On the other hand, the “watermelon” symbol and the “7” symbol are not arranged within the range of six symbols including the “eggplant” symbol. Therefore, if the left stop switch 72 is operated at a timing at which the “Usu” symbol can be reached on any of the effective lines, a watermelon prize cannot be established in addition to the KB prize.

  In the middle reel 42M, only one “eggplant” symbol that forms a symbol combination for each second special winning combination is arranged at the eighth position. Since the reel can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, even if either the KB winning flag or the second special role winning flag is set and the correct answer is given in the pressing order, the operation timing of the middle stop switch 73 Depending on the situation, the eggplant symbol does not stop on the active line and is lost. By the way, in order to stop the “egg” symbol on the predetermined active line, after the “7” symbol of No. 4 reaches the predetermined active line, the “egg” symbol of No. 8 becomes the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 before reaching the line. Further, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31M and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the second “Liber” symbol reaches the lower line. Even if the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the same timing, it is possible to stop the “No. 8” symbol on the upper line.

  Here, in the middle reel 42M, three symbols are arranged between the “7” symbol and the “eggplant” symbol, and other symbols are arranged between the “eggplant” symbol and the “7” symbol. Are arranged in 16 symbols. When the second special combination 2 winning flag is set, the middle stop switch 73 is first operated to stop the “egg” symbol on any valid line. By operating 73, the “egg” symbol can be stopped on any active line. On the other hand, when the KB2 winning flag is set and the middle stop switch 73 is first operated to stop the “eggplant” symbol on any valid line, the “watermelon” symbol of No. 5 It is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 73 between the time when it reaches the line and the time when the “# 8” eggplant symbol reaches the lower line. This is because the slip table setting process in the case of winning KB2 is to set the slip table that stops the KB symbol on the active line in preference to the second special role 2 symbol.

  On the right reel 42R, only one “BAR” symbol that forms a symbol combination for a KB prize is placed at the 11th position. Since the reel can only slide up to 4 symbols, even if any of the KB winning flags is set, depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 74, the “BAR” symbol may be on the active line. Missing occurs without stopping. Incidentally, in order to stop the “BAR” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “BAR” symbol of No. 7 reaches the predetermined effective line after the “Bell” symbol of the seventh arrives on the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 before reaching the line. However, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31R and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the fifth “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line. Even if the right stop switch 74 is operated at the same timing, the 11th “BAR” symbol can be stopped on the upper line.

  Here, the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 42 </ b> R is also a symbol that forms a combination of symbols for the second special combination 1 winning. Therefore, even when the second special combination 1 winning flag is set and the correct answer is given in the pressing order, the “BAR” symbol can be stopped on the active line by operating the right stop switch 74 at the timing described above.

  On the right reel 42R, only one “7” symbol that forms a symbol combination for the second special combination 2 winning is arranged at the fourth position. Since the reel can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, the operation timing of the right stop switch 74 is set even if the KB2 winning flag or the second special role 2 winning flag is set and the correct answer is given. Depending on the case, the symbol “7” may not be stopped on the active line and may be lost. Incidentally, in order to stop the “7” symbol on the predetermined effective line, the “7” symbol of No. 4 reaches the predetermined effective line after the “0” “cherry” symbol reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 before reaching the line. However, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31R and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the 19th “bell” symbol reaches the lower line. Even if the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing, the fourth “7” symbol can be stopped on the upper line.

  On the right reel 42R, only one “youth” symbol that forms a symbol combination for winning the second special combination 3 is placed at the 18th position. Since the reel can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, the operation timing of the right stop switch 74 is set even when the KB3 winning flag or the second special role 3 winning flag is set and the correct answer is given. Depending on the situation, the “Youth” symbol may not be stopped on the active line and may be lost. By the way, in order to stop the “Youth” symbol on the predetermined effective line, after the “Cherry” symbol of No. 14 reaches the predetermined effective line, the “Youth” symbol of No. 18 reaches the predetermined effective line. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 74 before reaching the line. However, in the configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 31R and an effective line is set for each position as in the present embodiment, the 12th “bell” symbol reaches the lower line. Even if the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing, the 18th “youth” symbol can be stopped on the upper line.

  There are 6 other symbols arranged between the “BAR” symbol that forms the second special role 1 prize and the “7” symbol that forms the second special role 2 prize. Between the “7” symbol to be formed and the “youth” symbol that forms the second special role 3 prize, there are six other symbols arranged, and the “youth” symbol that forms the second special role 3 prize. Six symbols are arranged between the “BAR” symbols forming the second special combination 1 winning. Accordingly, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at a timing at which any second special role symbol can reach any valid line, any other second special role symbol becomes any valid line. Does not reach the top. For example, in order to reach the “BAR” symbol that is the second special role 1 symbol on one of the effective lines, the right after the “7” symbol that is the second special role 2 symbol passes the lower line. Stop switch 74 must be operated. Also, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at a timing at which the corresponding second special role symbol can be reached on one of the valid lines in a situation where the KB2 winning flag or the KB3 winning flag is set. The “BAR” symbol which is the KB symbol does not reach any active line.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When KB is won, the medal is paid out when the second special combination winning is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the KB game when the KB winning is established. In this way, even when one winning combination is won, the benefit given by the stop result of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is changed, so that each reel 42L, In the slot machine 10 that performs stop control of 42M and 42R, the stop results of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be diversified. This is because the winning / failing of the combination does not uniquely correspond to the stop result of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress monotonous playing games.

  By adopting a configuration in which benefits with different degrees of advantage can be given when winning KB, it becomes possible for the player to select which of the privileged switches to operate each of the stop switches 72-74, It is possible to prevent the slot machine from being actively participating in the game from being diluted in a game that is repeatedly performed. In addition, it is possible to provide a clear difference in the award granted by making one award a privilege for medal payout and the other award for a game state transition without medal payout. Become. Therefore, it is possible to strongly encourage the player to select which winning switch is to be operated to operate the stop switches 72 to 74.

  Here, the difference in the degree of advantage between the second special combination winning and the KB winning when the KB is won will be described. When the second special combination winning is established, 15 medals are paid out in the game won for KB. Since it is necessary to bet three medals per game, when the second special combination winning is established, the player can increase the number of medals owned by the player by twelve. On the other hand, when the KB prize is established, the game state of the next game shifts to the KB game, although the medal payout is not performed in the game won for KB. When shifting to the KB game, a small role is won with a higher probability than the normal game. The theoretical expected value of medal payout under the KB game is about seven. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish a KB prize in a situation where KB is won, it is expected that about 7 medals will be paid out as a theoretical expected value, and two games will be played. Since the player bets 6 medals, the player can expect an increase of about 1 medal. Therefore, it can be said that when the KB winning is achieved, it is more advantageous for the player to establish the second special combination prize than to establish the KB prize. Furthermore, since the push order for establishing the second special combination prize is set in three ways, when the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the second special combination prize, the correct answer is given. The probability of doing is 1/3. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish the second special winning combination in the situation of winning the KB, the player can expect to pay out 5 medals as a theoretical expected value. Can expect an increase of 2 medals. In other words, even if the correct answer is not taken into consideration, if the KB is won, the stop switch 72 to establish the second special combination prize is operated rather than operating the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the KB prize. It can be said that operating the -74 has a greater advantage for the player.

  By the way, it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in medals owned by the player. For this reason, in the case of KB winning, it is considered that the game is performed in expectation of the establishment of the second special role winning from the KB winning. However, a stop switch to be operated as the first stop command is set in advance for the second special combination, and if the stop switch actually operated first does not match the preset stop switch, the second switch The special role winning is not established. That is, when KB is won, it is necessary to answer correctly in the order of pressing the stop switch in order to establish the second special combination winning. Therefore, when establishing a KB prize, the stop switches 72 to 74 may be operated aiming at the KB symbol attached to each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. 2. In addition to aiming at the special role symbol, the pressing order of the stop switches 72 to 74 must be considered. Therefore, in order to establish the second special combination winning, in addition to the skill of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the symbol, an element of the player's luck of correctly answering in the push order is added. As a result of the above, the stop switch 72 is used to establish either the KB prize that can be awarded depending on the skill of the person regardless of luck or the second special prize prize that requires luck in addition to the skill of the person. It is possible for the player to select whether to operate ~ 74 according to the situation and the like, and the monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed. For example, if you want to win a prize in a situation where there are few remaining medals you own, you can operate the stop switches 72-74 to win a KB prize and earn more medals in a situation with many medals. If the player wants to win, the player can select which winning is to be achieved according to the situation at that time, such as operating the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the second special role winning.

  By preparing three types of KB1 to KB3 as lottery roles in advance and storing the operation order corresponding to each KB in advance, it becomes possible to diversify the operation order with a relatively simple configuration, and the main control device An increase in the processing load 131 can be suppressed. For example, even if only one kind of KB is prepared in advance and only one push order is stored in advance, the stop switch 72 may be provided to the player if the navigation effect suggests that the push order be matched. It becomes possible to consider the order of pushing -74, and it becomes possible to suppress monotonization of a game. However, in such a configuration, the player who has experienced the navigation effect a plurality of times grasps in what push order the stop switches 72 to 74 can be operated to establish the second special combination prize. There is a possibility that the monotonization of the game cannot be sufficiently suppressed. In order to eliminate such concerns, it is possible to prepare a plurality of push orders in advance and perform a lottery to determine the push order at the time of KB winning. However, in such a configuration, it is necessary to newly perform a lottery process for determining the pressing order after the lottery process is performed, and the processing load of the main control device 131 is increased. Therefore, by preparing three kinds of KB1 to KB3 as lottery roles in advance and storing the operation order corresponding to each KB in advance, it becomes possible to eliminate any of the above concerns, and a relatively simple configuration. This makes it possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  For the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, the second special combination is associated with the same symbol, that is, the eggplant symbol, and for the right reel 42R, the second special combination is associated with a different symbol for each second special combination. It was set as the structure by which the combination of each individual symbol was matched as a prize. In such a case, it is not necessary to prepare a second special combination winning slide table for stopping the second special combination symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M on the effective line for each second special combination. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of sliding tables prepared in advance, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main control device 131.

  When one of the second special roles is won, the stop switch to be operated first and the second special role winning that can be established in the current game are notified by the navigation effect. With this configuration, it is possible to ensure the player's superiority even in a configuration in which different symbol combinations are associated with each second special combination. For example, if there are three combinations of the push order and three combinations of symbols that will result in the second special role winning, if the push order and the winning mode that are correct in the navigation effect are not navigated, which symbol in which push order It becomes necessary for the player to select from nine ways to aim for. This results in the occurrence of missing due to an error in the symbol to be aimed at in addition to missing due to an incorrect answer in pushing order, leading to a decrease in the winning establishment rate in a situation where the second special combination winning can be established. Decreasing the winning rate may lead to a decrease in gaming motivation to establish the second special role winning. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the pushing order and the winning mode are navigated at the time of winning the second special role, the second special role winning can be established if the player operates each stop switch 72 to 74 based on the navigation effect. Therefore, the concern can be solved and the player's superiority can be secured.

  When KB is won, a navigation effect that teaches the result is performed. With this configuration, when the KB is won, the player is prompted to select which winning switch to operate the stop switches 72 to 74, and when the second special combination winning is established. It is possible to consider whether to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 in such a pressing order. Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game. In addition, it is possible to avoid such a configuration from being wasted even though a characteristic configuration is prepared that the second special combination winning can be achieved if the pressing order is correct when KB is won. It becomes. If it is configured not to teach KB winning, since it is common for regular players to always perform forward push operations, setting the push order is likely to be useless. Because. Furthermore, since the correct push order and the winning mode are navigated when winning the second special role, the player understands the push order to be operated when each second special role win is established. When the KB is won, it is possible to select whether to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish either the KB prize or the second special role prize.

  In the slip table setting process at the time of winning the KB, a slip table set so that the KB symbol is stopped on the active line in preference to the second special role symbol is set. That is, in order to establish the second special combination winning, it is necessary to operate the stop switch at a timing at which at least the KB symbol does not reach the active line. The KB prize is a prize that can be established depending on the skill of the player, while the second special role prize requires the skill and luck of the player. A player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish a KB prize when the second special role symbol is set to set a sliding table set to stop on the active line in preference to the KB symbol. Contrary to the above, there is an opportunity for the second special role symbol to stop on the active line, and an opportunity for the occurrence of missing is increased, and the act of selecting the KB prize having a small advantage is diluted. On the other hand, if the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish the second special combination winning, it is considered that the game is performed on the assumption that the game will be missed if the correct answer is not made. Therefore, if it is configured to stop the KB symbol on the active line in preference to the second special role symbol, even if the KB symbol stops on the active line instead of the second special role symbol, it is incorrect in the push order. The other stop switches 72 to 74 can be operated to convince the player and establish a KB prize. As a result of the above, even if the player selects any winning establishment by setting a sliding table that is set so that the KB symbol has priority over the second special role symbol and stops on the active line. It becomes possible to ensure the superiority of the player.

  At the time of winning the KB, the slip table setting process sets the slip table set so that the KB symbol stops on the active line in preference to the second special role symbol, while the slip table second change process sets the second If the special role symbol stops on the active line and corrects in the push order, the second special role symbol is changed to the second special role winning slide table that is set to stop on the active line in preference to the KB symbol. To do. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably establish the second special combination prize while the stop drive control is performed so that the KB prize is preferentially established.

  By sharing the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 42R with BB, the second special combination 1 and KB, the common slide table that is set when the right reel 42R is stopped in a situation where one of the above combinations is won Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main control device 131.

  By associating the “BAR” symbol with the second special role 1 out of the second special role 1 to the second special role 3, even if the same symbol is associated with the KB and the second special role, the process at the time of winning the KB is performed. The complexity can be avoided. When the right stop switch 74 is first operated to stop the “BAR” symbol on the right reel 42R on the active line, the “BAR” symbol is set so that a KB prize can be established because the answer is incorrect. Can be stopped on the effective line, and if the right stop switch 74 is operated after the left reel 42L or the middle reel 42M is stopped, the sliding table may be changed according to the stop result of the stopped reel. It is.

  The KB winning flag is reset in the determination end process. In other words, unlike the BB winning that is valid until winning is established, the KB winning is invalidated when the game ends regardless of whether the KB winning or the second special role winning is established. With this configuration, in order to avoid missing, it is necessary to establish a KB prize or a second special role prize in a game that has been won by KB, and it is possible to actively participate in the game. As in the case of BB, if the KB winning is valid until either the KB prize or the second special role prize is established, each player can establish a second special role prize if the player is a general player. It is considered that the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, and there is a possibility that the value of the KB prize is diluted. On the other hand, in a configuration in which KB winning is invalidated only for the game, either winning is established or KB winning is invalidated without any winning. Therefore, in the game won by KB, it becomes possible for the player to carefully select which winning switch to operate the stop switches 72 to 74, and the impression of actively participating in the game is diluted. It is possible to suppress this.

  By setting the second special combination that can establish only the second special combination winning, the game of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 while considering the pressing order is wasted. Can be avoided. For example, a player who cannot believe in his luck, operates the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish a KB prize that can surely establish a prize in a situation where the KB is won. There is a possibility that the stop switches 72 to 74 are not operated to establish the second special combination winning. This can lead to a useless game of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 while taking into consideration the pressing order prepared. However, when the second special combination that can establish only the second special combination winning is set, at least when the second special combination is won, the player can play the game. In addition, if the second special role winning can be established at the time of winning the second special role, the driver is eager to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish the second special role winning instead of the KB winning at the time of winning the KB. It is also possible to make it stand. Therefore, it can be avoided that the game of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 while considering the pressing order is wasted.

  By adopting a configuration in which a KB prize and a second special combination prize can be established when any of KB1 to KB3 is won, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the game. Certainly, even if it is determined that whether or not the second special role is determined repeatedly when the KB is won, it is possible to create a situation in which a KB prize and a second special role prize can be established in one game. . However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to repeatedly determine whether or not the winning combination is made, and the processing load related to the winning lottery increases. On the other hand, in the case of the slot machine 10 in which the KB prize and the second special role prize can be established if any of the KB1 to KB3 is won, the KB prize and the second special role prize are established by determining whether or not the role is won once. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load related to the lottery of the winning combination.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the second embodiment, three types of KB are set for determining whether or not to win, and the push order corresponding to each KB is stored in advance. Only the type may be set, and the pressing order may be determined by separately performing a lottery process or the like. Even with this configuration, the same operational effects as those of the second embodiment can be obtained. However, since it is necessary to separately perform the process of determining the pressing order, there is a concern that the processing load of the main controller 131 increases.

  (B) In the second embodiment, the “eggplant” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are associated with each second special role, while the right reel 42R is associated with a different symbol with each second special role. However, a different symbol may be associated with each second special combination in all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, or the same symbol may be associated with each second special combination in all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. Also good.

  In the second embodiment, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at a timing at which any of the second special role symbols can be reached on any of the effective lines, However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. When the right stop switch 74 is operated at a predetermined timing, each second special role symbol is not limited to such a configuration. It is good also as a structure which can make a design reach | attain on a predetermined effective line. For example, the “BAR” symbol forming the second special role 1 winning, the “7” symbol forming the second special role 2 winning, and the “young” symbol forming the second special role 3 winning are adjacent to each other. Arrange.

  (C) In the second embodiment, the push order that makes it possible to establish the second special winning combination at the time of winning the KB is not navigated. However, the push order that can be established at the time of winning the KB It is good also as a structure which navigates the winning aspect of 2 special roles. In addition, a configuration for navigating the winning order of the second special role that can be established with a predetermined probability in the case of winning KB, or until a predetermined number of games are played after the BB game is finished. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for navigating between the pushing order and the winning mode of the second special role that can be established if the winning is won. That is, it is good also as a structure which navigates the winning order of the 2nd special combination which can be satisfied and a pressing order, when predetermined conditions are satisfied. Needless to say, the same applies to the case of winning the second special role.

  (D) In the second embodiment, when a transition is made to a KB game, the winning probability of each small role is changed to a higher probability than that of the normal game. If the advantage of the person increases, the configuration is arbitrary. Therefore, for example, a lottery table in which a point value PV obtained by adding 1 to a point value PV corresponding to each small role in the base game lottery table is set for each small role may be selected in the KB game.

  In addition, when the game shifts to the KB game, the winning combination is such that a bell or the like is not lost in about 1.00, and when the winning is achieved, the maximum number of medals (that is, 15) is paid out. It is good also as a structure. In such a configuration, 15 medals are paid out by playing the game twice, and therefore an increase of 9 medals can be expected when the KB prize is established.

  (E) It is configured to navigate between the pushing order and the winning mode of the second special role that can be established at the time of KB winning, and when the KB winning is established, approximately 15 medals are paid out in the next game. It is good also as a structure performed. In such a configuration, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated to establish the second special combination prize, the pressing order is not incorrect, so the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated to establish the second special combination prize. In this case, the theoretical expected value for the increase in medals is 12. Further, when the KB prize is established, 15 medals are paid out by playing the game twice. Therefore, the medals increase when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated to establish the KB prize. The theoretical expected value for this is nine.

  (F) In the second embodiment, in a situation where the player has won the KB, the player who has won the second special combination has a greater advantage than the player who has won the KB, and the second The player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the special winning combination has a greater advantage of the player than the player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the KB winning, but the KB winning is established. Therefore, it may be configured such that the player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 has a greater advantage of the player than the user who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the second special combination winning. In other words, the degree of advantage in the case where the winning is actually achieved is larger when the second special role winning is established, and the degree of advantage in the theoretical expected value including the case where the winning is not established is achieved in the KB winning. A larger configuration may be used. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the said 2nd Embodiment. If you want to win many medals at once, operate the stop switches 72-74 to make the second special role winning, and if you want to win medals little by little, make a KB winning. This is because it is considered that the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated.

  (G) In the second embodiment, in the middle reel 42M, three symbols are arranged between the “7” symbol as the KB symbol and the “eggplant” symbol as the second special role symbol. However, as with the left reel 42L, a configuration may be adopted in which six or more other symbols are arranged. With this configuration, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated to stop the KB symbol on any valid line, the second special role symbol does not stop on any valid line, and the second special symbol When the middle stop switch 73 is operated to stop the winning symbol on any effective line, the KB symbol may not stop on any effective line. Therefore, the KB winning slide table and the second special role winning sliding table can be shared, and the data amount of the sliding table stored in the main controller 131 in advance can be reduced.

  (H) In the second embodiment, the slip table is determined by determining whether or not there is a possibility of establishing a KB prize when there is no possibility that a second special combination prize will be established in the navigation effect process. However, it is needless to say that the sliding table may be changed by determining whether or not there is a possibility that the second special combination winning will be established when there is no possibility that the KB winning will be established. Yes.

  (I) In the second embodiment, in the push order determination process, the slip table is changed to a slip-out slip table when the push order is removed in a situation where the second special role is won instead of KB. The configuration is changed as follows. That is, during the navigation effect after the slide table is changed so that the second special role symbol can be stopped on the active line until any two reels are stopped, and the two reels are stopped. In the processing, the structure is changed to the slipping-out slip table. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the establishment of the second special combination prize until the last rotating reel is stopped.

  (J) In the second embodiment, the KB symbols are not stopped on the active line unless the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a predetermined timing in the symbol arrangement of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. The second special role symbol also has a symbol arrangement that does not stop on the effective line, but this is not limited to such a configuration. If the stop switches 72 to 74 are not operated at a predetermined timing, the KB symbol stops on the effective line. Any configuration is acceptable. That is, the second special role symbol may be arranged on each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R so that the symbol interval is 4 symbols or less. In such a configuration, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a timing at which the KB symbol does not stop on the valid line, the second special role symbol stops on the valid line.

  (K) In the second embodiment, the KB symbol and the second special role symbol are separated by disposing another symbol such as a “bell” symbol between the KB symbol and the second special role symbol. However, a predetermined number of blank areas corresponding to one symbol may be arranged between the KB symbol and the special role symbol.

  (L) In the second embodiment, the KB symbols and the second special role symbols are arranged on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R one by one, but the number to be arranged is arbitrary. However, if the number to be arranged is increased, restrictions on arranging other symbols increase, and there is a concern that the degree of freedom in design regarding the symbol arrangement is lowered.

  (M) In each of the above embodiments, after the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate, the corresponding reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped when any one of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated. In addition to this, in addition to this, when a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is started, the rotating reel may be stopped.

  (N) In each of the embodiments described above, the winning flag to be set and the name of the role are associated with each other so that when the winning game is won, the winning flag for replaying is set. Needless to say, the names of the roles may be associated with each other. For example, in the second embodiment, the KB winning combination with the KB winning flag set is described. However, from the viewpoint that it is possible to establish the KB winning and the second special winning combination, Even if it explains, the same thing is clear.

  (O) In each of the above embodiments, the small combination and the replay winning flag are reset in the payout determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the small combination before the next game is started. In addition, any configuration that resets the re-game winning flag may be used. Therefore, for example, after the medal payout process is completed, the small role and the replay winning flag may be reset, or when the medal is inserted to start the next game, the small role and the replay winning flag are reset. Also good. That is, any configuration may be used as long as the small combination and the replay winning flag are reset before the effective operation of the start lever 71 (the operation after the medal bet) is performed.

  (P) In each of the above embodiments, the slip table is set in the slip table storage area formed in the RAM 153 of the main controller 131. However, address information or the like from which the slip table to be referred to can be derived is stored. Even in the configuration, it is obvious that the same operational effects as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

  (Q) In each of the above embodiments, the sliding table in which the relationship between the symbol that has reached the lower line when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated and the symbol that is actually stopped on the lower line is defined. However, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, the structure is provided with a sliding table in which the relationship between the symbol that has reached the lower line and the symbol that is actually stopped on the upper line is defined. It is good. This is because even in such a configuration, a symbol that stops on the lower line can be uniquely derived from a symbol that actually stops on the upper line. That is, the sliding table may be configured so that the relationship between the symbol that has reached the base point position when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated and the symbol that actually stops at the base point position can be determined. .

  (R) In each of the above embodiments, a privilege for paying out medals is awarded when a small role winning is established, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and some privilege is granted to the player. Any configuration may be used. For example, a configuration in which prizes other than medals are paid out when a small winning combination is established. In addition, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting of a privilege and medal payout.

  (S) In each of the above embodiments, a belt on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50. However, the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the outer peripheral surface of the belt is formed. It is good also as a structure which affixes a symbol separately. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt.

  (T) In each of the above embodiments, the medal payout is not performed when the BB winning or the RT winning is established. However, the medal payout may be performed. The same applies to the case where the KB prize is established.

  (U) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. Or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (V) In each of the above embodiments, three symbols can be visually recognized from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and an effective line is set at each visible position of these symbols. The effective line may be set only at the position of the part. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which five symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and an effective line is set at a position where the center and the three symbols above and below it are visible.

  Further, the number of positions where the effective line is set may be different for each reel. For example, in a configuration in which three reels of each symbol can be visually recognized from the display window, the upper row for the left reel, the upper row, the middle row, and the lower row for the middle reel, and the upper row and the lower row for the right reel are valid lines. The position to be set. Then, a first combination line connecting the upper stages of each reel, a second combination line connecting the upper stage of the left reel, the upper stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel, and a third combination line connecting the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper stage of the right reel. Any one of the five combination lines, the fourth combination line connecting the upper left reel, the middle middle reel, and the lower right reel, and the fifth combination line connecting the upper left reel, the middle lower reel, and the lower right reel. The active line is set according to the number of medals bet. Even with these configurations, the same operational effects as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

  (W) In each of the above embodiments, the so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, the B type, the C type, the combined type of the A type and the C type, the combined type of the B type and the C type, and further the CT game. The present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a provided type, and it is apparent that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (X) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (Y) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 10 in which the number of valid lines set according to the number of medals bet has been described, but a fixed number (for example, five) regardless of the number of medals bet. You may apply to the slot machine which sets the effective line of. Even when applied to such a slot machine, it is clear that the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  (Z) In each of the embodiments described above, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a winning mode and a medal payout number. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a winning probability setting process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of a lottery table. The figure which shows an example of the slip table set at the time of watermelon winning. The flowchart which shows a slip table setting process. The figure which shows an example of the slip table set at the time of special role 3 winning. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 1st change process. The figure which shows an example of the sliding table for re-game winning prize confirmation. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 2nd change process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the 2nd winning number. The flowchart which shows payout determination processing. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for RT games. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus game process. The developed view of the belt-shaped belt which comprises each reel in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the winning aspect and medal payout number in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the normal process in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the sliding table set at the time of KB3 winning in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the navigation effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the pushing order determination process in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of chance production in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows KB determination processing in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for KB games in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the KB game process in 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of gaming machine main body, 12 ... Front door which constitutes a part of gaming machine body or opening / closing member of gaming machine body, 14 ... Constituting means 15 ... auxiliary display unit constituting suggestion means, 31 ... display window, 42 ... constituting circulation display means and reel as rotating body or endless belt, 61 ... constituting circulation display means and drive means Stepping motor 71: Start lever as start operation means 72-74 ... Stop switch as stop operation means 111 ... Display control device constituting suggestion means, 131 ... Stop drive control means, privilege granting means, etc. Main control device to be configured, 151... CPU constituting various control means such as main control means, 152, 153... ROM, RAM as storage means, 1 1 ... power supply.

Claims (1)

A plurality of rotating bodies that circulate in the circumferential direction and in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction;
A display window that allows a part of the design to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing lottery of a combination including a specific combination based on the operation of the starting operation unit;
A driving means provided for each of the rotating bodies, and for rotating the rotating bodies;
Start drive control means for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of the revolving bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the lap of each of the lap members;
Based on the lottery result of the combination and the operation of each stop operation means, the circulation of the circulating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped during a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. Stop drive control means for stopping and controlling each of the drive means;
In the effective position visible from the display window, when the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination forms a predetermined combination and stops, a privilege granting unit is provided that gives a privilege to the player In gaming machines,
As a stop mode in which the stop drive control unit stops the circulation of the circulating body, a stop mode in which the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position at the timing when the stop operation unit is operated is stopped as it is at the effective position. , A stop mode to stop after moving the reaching pattern by a predetermined number of patterns on the side of the orbiting body, set a plurality of stop modes,
A section in which the interval between the first specific pattern that reaches the effective position first and the first specific pattern that reaches the effective position next to each circling body is larger than the maximum number of patterns that the reached pattern can move during the specified period By arranging the first specific picture so that the first specific picture is formed, the first specific picture can reach the effective position only when each stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing. ,
The stop drive control means includes
An operation order grasping means for grasping the operation order of the stop operation means operated after the start operation means is operated;
When the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning, a determination unit that determines whether the grasping result of the operation order grasping unit matches a predetermined operation order;
When the lottery result of the combination is the specific combination winning and the stop operation unit is operated at the predetermined timing, the first specific pattern is stopped at the effective position regardless of the determination result of the determination unit. First stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the corresponding drive means;
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, and it is determined that the determination means match, and the stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing, the second specific design is set within the specified period. If it is possible to reach the effective position, a second stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the corresponding drive means to stop the second specific picture at the effective position,
The privilege granting means
The first privilege grant that grants the first privilege as the first prize is established when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination and the first specific pattern attached to each of the circulating bodies stops at the effective position. Means,
In the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific winning combination, and the second specific design attached to each of the circulatory bodies stops at the effective position, the second prize is established, which has a greater advantage than the first privilege. A gaming machine comprising a second privilege granting means for granting two privileges.

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